CCRC group on Facebook

Check out the CCRC Group on Facebook here CCRC join now..... Help us re-elect Lt. Gov Bill Bolling and elect Attorney General Bob McDonnell as our next Virgnia Governor in 2009

CCRC 7th Annual Christmas Gala

RALLY! RALLY ! RALLY!

The tide IS turning in Virginia and in the Country with less than a week to go and we need to RALLY!

We will be holding a final Rally for the McCain/Palin, Randy Forbes, Jim Gilmore and Eric Cantor campaigns this Saturday (November 1st) 12:30 at Victory HQ (Rockwood Office Park 9507 Hull Street Road.) All Poll workers, CCRC members, McCain, Cantor, Forbes and Gilmore supporters need to come, get even more excited about this election, as we fight our way to VICTORY on election day! This is ALL HANDS ON DECK time and we need YOU! (yeah, I'm talking to you…) We are now winning - in Virginia...and in the Battleground states where we need to win. I'M READY TO WIN!!! MCCAIN, CANTOR, FORBES and GILMORE are READY TO WIN!!! ARE YOU READY TO WIN? I thought so… SEE YOU THERE!!!!

CCRC Meeting Call Monday, October 27, 2008, beginning at 7 PM, at Manchester Middle School

Chesterfield County Republican Committee
Regular Business Meeting
Monday, October 27, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Manchester Middle School ¨ 7401 Hull Street ¨ Richmond, VA 23235
I, Donald C. Williams, Chair of the Chesterfield County Republican Committee, do hereby issue this call for a meeting of the Committee to take place on Monday, October 27, 2008, beginning at 7 PM, at Manchester Middle School located at 7401 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23235.
AGENDA
Call to Order
Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and the Republican Creed
Introductions
Special Program Pre-Election Observations
The Honorable William "Bill" Bolling
Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
Approval of Minutes from last meeting of the CCRC
Reports from Standing Committees and Campaigns
Treasurer’s Report
Vice Chairs’ Reports for Organization, Special Projects & Finance
Report of Proxy Committee
Report from RPV, State Central, 4th District and 7th District Representatives
Reports from VFRW, HRWC and other Organizations
Reports from Campaigns
Reports from Magisterial District Chairs
Old Business
Other old business
New Business
Election of New Members
Alexander Morris, Margaret Morris, George Botens, Dana Buchwald, Galen Rice, Lisa Seaborn, Todd Carver, Barry Woody, Ned Morris, Lisa Drummond, Frank Ferguson, Susan Ferguson, Mike Henneman, John Kwapisz, Howard Estes, Jr., Dick Clark, Marge Clark, Garth Stevens, Robin Quarles and Gary Metzinger, Roy Cooke, Alice Cooke, Marie Harrison, Nancy Jo Billings
Other New Business
Announcements
Upcoming meetings, events and activities
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Proxy
A member of the Committee may be represented in this meeting by a member carrying a duly executed and valid proxy. All proxies must be in writing and must be signed by the maker of the proxy.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT, that I ___________________________
of ____________________ District in Chesterfield County do hereby constitute
and appoint ________________________________________(name of proxy) of
_______________ District my true and lawful attorney, to vote as my proxy (with full power of substitution*) at a meeting of the Chesterfield County Committee on October 27, 2008, or at an adjourned meeting thereof and for me and in my name, place and stead to vote upon any question that properly may come before such meeting, with all the powers I should possess if personally present hereby revoking all previous proxies.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this _____ day of October, 2008.

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Thank you and if you have any questions regarding this CCRC NewsReleases please contact:Mr. Jody WilcoxDirector of Media and Public Affairs Chesterfield County Republican Committee

All Hands on Deck for Women for McCain Rally (with Joe McCain and Susan Allen) tomorrow

All hands on deck!!!!Wednesday at 2:30 the Women for McCain will be holding a Rally in support of John McCain and Sarah Palin and we NEED you and everyone you know to attend and show the press (and the Obama supporters likely to be there as well) that Chesterfield is McCain Country!!! With less than 2 and half weeks until this most important election we need to get people out, excited and showing their support for McCain to the country and e leaders in getting this election won by our ticket. The press will be there so we have to make sure they report that our county will not fall into the hands of Democrats and we are not a battleground county or state, McCain has won the battle here. If you have ever thought of attending a rally and showing your support for our candidate, tomorrow would be the day to do it. The CCRC and John McCain need you to be at the CCRC/Victory 2008 Headquarters - 9507 Hull Street Road - in the Rockwood Business Park tomorrow by 2:15 (rally begins at 2:30) ready to cheer on John McCain and Sarah Palin to victory! -Jody-Women for McCain Rally with Joe McCain and Susan AllenCome Join Joe McCain, Susan Allen, CCRC Chair Donald Williams andlocal leaders as we rally in support of McCain/Palin in Chesterfield.What: Women for McCain Victory 2008 RallyWhen: October 15, 2008 Starts at 2:30 p.m.Where: Chesterfield Victory 2008 Headquarters 9507 Hull Street Road - in the Rockwood Business Park
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Debate Watch Party at CCRC Chesterfield Victory 2008 Headquarters 9507Hull Street Road - in the Rockwood Business ParkWhat: McCain/Obama Debate Watch PartyWhen: October 15, 2008 Social at 8:30 p.m. Debate begins at 9pmWhere: Chesterfield Victory 2008 Headquarters 9507 Hull Street Road -in the Rockwood Business Park
Posted by Jody L. Wilcox at 4:00 PM
Labels: John McCain for President, Sarah Palin for Vice President, Women for MCCain/CCRC Rally for McCain/Palin

CCRC Breakfast - Guest Speaker Congressman Randy Forbes

CCRC Breakfast - Guest Speaker Congressman Randy Forbes Breakfast with Congressman Randy Forbes at 8am at the O'Charley'sRestaurant in Chester near the Home Depot on Rt. 1 - Jefferson DavisHwy (Just north of intersection of RT. 10 and Rt. 1) Please call orE-mail Marie Quinn and let her know you arecoming(mquinnbonair@aol.com or 272-0865)

Correction for Palin Event in Richmond, now being held at RIR/Statefairgrounds‏

Governor Sarah Palin Road to Victory Rally
What: Road to Victory Rally in Richmond, VA with Governor Sarah Palin
When: October 13, 2008 Starts at 1:00 p.m., doors open at 11am
Where: RIR/State fairgrounds
TO VOLUNTEER, EMAIL OR SIGN UP AT A VICTORY OFFICE?Richmond Regional Victory Headquarters2819 N. Parham Road, Suite 210Richmond, VA 23294Allan Sharrett - asharrett@rnchq.orgChesterfield County Victory Headquarters9507 Hull Street Rd., Suite B Richmond, VA 23236Gabby Bergeret - bergeretgf@gmail.com We are now able to print tickets for the McCain/Palin events nextMonday (10/13.)from the McCain website. Please PRINT tickets forGovernor Palin's visit to Richmond on 10.13 from the website @http://www.johnmccain.com/ste/eventrsvp.aspx?guid=c06cf98a-2266-4673-b184-8b62613bf394...and a special thanks to all that attended the CCRC BBQ last nightit was a rousing success and a great event. Hats off to EricFinkbeiner and his CCRC BBQ committee for an outstanding job hostingthe event this year.

Chesterfield County Republican Committee BBQ

Mouth watering BBQ, the Attorney General Bob McDonnell, Co-chair of the McCain campaign, telling us all about the exciting state of the McCain/Palin campaign and Fried Chicken!!! It's fun, it's tasty, it's perfect, , it's what we look forward to every year.....It's the Chesterfield County Republican Committee Family Barbecue this Thursday. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, people you meet in the grocery store line or anyone you may know that likes BBQ, Politics and fun to our premiere event of the year! For only $25 you get all the above plus the "The Sleepy Hollow Bluegrass Band" led by are very own Don Sowder, this is going to be a "do not miss" time!!!! You know you want to come to the festivities at Meadowbrook Country Club, we want you to come to the festivities at Meadowbrook Country Club, so how can you say no? You can't resist so I'll see you there!!!! -Jody-
Chesterfield County Republican Committee Family Barbecue
Thursday, October 9
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Meadowbook Country Club
3700 Cogbill Road
Featured Guest
Attorney General Bob McDonnell
Music by The Sleepy Hollow Bluegrass Band
Tickets are $25. Children 12 and under are free
Please email or call Marie Quinn to RSVP for you, your friends and family. mquinnbonair@aol.com 804.272.0865
Your information will be helpful for us to plan on the right amount of food and beverages for the event. Hope to see you on the 9th!

The "Forbes Fall Family Rally" Thursday, Oct 2, from 5 PM to 7:30 PM at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds

The "Forbes Fall Family Rally" Hosted by Delegate Sam Nixon and a host committee will be held this Thursday, Oct 2, from 5 PM to 7:30 PM at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds in the Exhibition Building. (This is a RSVP event.) If you would like to attend you will need to RSVP one of the individuals below. This Event has registered a large crowd, and in order to properly prepare for you please let them know if you will be attending.

RSVP by phone or email to Cynthia Haake, 745-4335 or csh27@aol.com, Ron Stack, 272-8272 or sfgstack@comcast.net, Jack Wilson, 425-9474 or Jack@JackWilsonPLC.com

CCRC Special Meeting In memory of the Victims of September 11, 2001 today at 7PM Monacan High School

Join the Chesterfield County Republican Committee
For a Special Program and PresentationsIn memory of the Victims of September 11, 2001 and in honor of those who served so heroically on that dayIncluding a Special Presentation by The Honorable Wayne HugginsFormer Superintendent of the Virginia State PoliceFormer Chairman, Commonwealth Preparedness & Security Panel
September 11, 2008 7:00 PMMonacan High School11501 Smoketree DriveRichmond, Virginia 23236

RPV Chairman Weekly Update

Republican Party of Virginia Jeffrey M. Frederick, Chairman In this week's update:

Chairman's UpdatePrimetime PinocchioLong before there was Barack Obama, the media gave us Democrat Mark Warner. Sure, they may not seem all that similar at first glance – but look again, and you’ll see a kinship between them that made Warner a natural to be chosen by Obama to give the keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver next week.You may recall that it was Obama’s role as the keynote speaker for the 2004 Democrats that launched “Obamania” into the national spotlight.But more than each giving the “honorary” Tuesday night convention speech, their true kinship comes in the form of press treatment that largely ignores the substance of each man in favor of puff coverage focusing on their gregarious personalities and “moderate” political tendencies. And this is exactly what Obama has in mind.Obama is no dummy when it comes to political theatre. He knows that when Mark Warner appears on TVs all across America (those TVs that are not tuned to something more interesting, like the National Spelling Bee contest) the media will laud the former Governor as a moderate bridge builder, or a Democrat who won the hearts and minds of “Red State” Virginia. Warner, they’ll say, is a model for the type of bi-partisan, non-ideological politician that Obama aspires to be, thus marginalizing criticisms of Obama’s liberal positions on the issues.But who are we kidding? We know that you don’t get rated by National Journal as the MOST liberal U.S. Senator for no reason. And in case you forgot: this means that Obama is more liberal than an avowed socialist, Independent (Socialist) Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont.Yet this is the man who Mark Warner chooses to honor in the form of giving his keynote address. For years the Democrats in Virginia said they were different from their national counterparts who were on the far left; people like John Kerry, Jesse Jackson, and Barbara Boxer. But the convention in Denver will once and for all dispel any myth to the contrary.The fact is that Mark Warner is the perfect choice to keynote the Democrat convention. As the guest of honor of a far-left gathering, Warner can give a clinic to Obama and the national Democrats on how to campaign as a bi-partisan, non-ideological candidate, but then push through a hard core liberal agenda once elected; he can show the Democrats how to make campaign promise after campaign promise, and then break every one of those major promises and have the media never hold you accountable.Barack Obama and most of the liberals in the room that evening will want to push through record tax increases on America, but Warner has already done it. Obama and the Democrats want to kill offshore drilling for energy independence, but Mark Warner has already vetoed offshore drilling. The Democrats want to push a liberal social agenda without catching heat in return, and as Mark Warner put up his own money to (unsuccessfully) defeat the marriage amendment, he can help here too.Let’s not forget how skilled Mark Warner is at manipulating people. This is the politician that promised he would not raise taxes, and then hid favorable state financial forecasts to push through the largest tax hike in Virginia’s history. Now, imagine – for example – you hid facts from your insurance company to get more money from them as Mark Warner hid facts to get more tax money out of Virginia taxpayers. You wouldn’t get elected to the Senate, you’d go to jail!So, Barack Obama could not have picked a better person to unveil the blueprint of how to fool voters, the press, and even the legislative branch. Mark Warner is the perfect choice.And this is why it is so important we make sure we get all of our family, friends, and co-workers to vote for both John McCain and Jim Gilmore this fall. Our message must be that it makes absolutely no sense to vote for McCain, only to cancel your vote by supporting a Barack Obama clone for the U.S. Senate like Mark Warner. One thing you certainly won’t hear from the media is that Mark Warner may be worth millions, but his word is worth about as much as a $3 bill.Ready to Lead? A Look at the NumbersNumber of years of military service:John McCain: 22Barack Obama: 0Time in Congress:John McCain: 9,490 daysBarack Obama: 147 daysYeah, Obama's ready to be the leader of the free world, right? The other day I was tossing a ball with my 23 month old daughter Gracie. Maybe she’s ready to quarterback the Redskins?Democrat Budget Strategy; Abandon Ship!Just last week Governor Kaine stated that his “most likely focus” between now and Election Day was helping Barack Obama win the election. That may not seem so bad on its face, except for the fact that because of faulty budget forecasts by the Kaine administration, Virginia now faces over $1 billion in budget shortfalls.It is a shame that Governor Kaine did not exert the effort into his duties as Governor that he has traveling the nation on behalf of Obama. Otherwise, we may not be facing such a troubling financial situation.As pointed out in the press recently, both conservative and liberal groups warned Kaine to modify his budget numbers or just such a shortfall would occur. So what do we do now? Well, the answer certainly isn’t to raise taxes, and I was very happy that the Republicans in both chambers of the General Assembly stood together this year to vote against every new Democrat proposal to tax hardworking Virginians more. Further, tax increases have been shown time and time again (a lesson the Democrats either can’t learn, or don’t want to learn) to be counterproductive to solving budget shortfalls and improving the economy. Mark Warner passed record tax increases just a few years ago, yet not only do we still have budget shortfalls, we have failed to adequately address the pressing issue of fixing transportation.I think Delegate Lacey Putney, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, summed up the urge to tax our way out of budget shortfalls best, saying: “In 2004, then-Governor Warner stated that the tax increase approved by the General Assembly would align our longer term revenue and spending requirements. Clearly, this did not work. The fact that state spending continues to grow faster than revenue growth is not indicative of the need for more revenue, rather the need for spending reform.”So, hard choices have to be made to reign in spending that has grown wildly beyond new revenues. It would be nice if it were a bi-partisan effort to make these choices, but it seems the Democrats did not want to be anywhere near Governor Kaine when he delivered the bad news about his budget numbers. Finance Secretary Jody Wagner conveniently stepped down last Friday, before Monday’s address by the Governor.Other top Democrat legislators were also scarce as the Governor delivered his bleak news. House Democratic Leader, Delegate Ward Armstrong – a member of the House Finance Committee – did not attend Monday's meeting of the money committees; and Delegate Brian Moran, House Democrat Caucus Chairman (also a Finance Committee member), was absent as well. Senate Democratic Leader Dick Saslaw, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, was a no-show too. It would be nice if the Democrats attended the budget meetings to show their willingness to fix our fiscal situation. Yet, I guess we can consider the bright side of their absence: if they’re not in Richmond, they can’t raise our taxes. And now, Tim Kaine is getting ready to travel the nation as he runs for national office. While Virginians are looking for leadership from their Governor to work out or economic challenges, Kaine jumps ship. But then again, he left Richmond City government in shambles, and so I guess he’s getting ready to do the same in state government.Monday was very disappointing. Virginians expected their Governor to give them straight talk about our troubling fiscal situation, but instead we got an elusive tap dance from a politician angling for a promotion that he hasn't earned, and clearly isn’t qualified for.Read these statements from our legislative leaders:Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, President of the Senate of Virginia“I am also concerned that Governor Kaine has offered no specific plan for closing these budget shortfalls. While he has announced approximately $49M in spending reductions to date, these reductions pale in comparison to the massive shortfalls we face.”Speaker Bill Howell“Frustratingly, many lawmakers – myself included – foresaw this problem last December …we urged the Administration to offer a more realistic, conservative fiscal forecast. The Governor refused, instead choosing to continue proposing new state spending when there were clear signs that the country could be headed into a broader economic slowdown.”Chairman Lacey Putney, Chairman, House Appropriations Committee“Last winter, I – and other members of the General Assembly – expressed concern that the revenue estimates proposed by Governor Kaine for the new biennial budget appeared to be overly optimistic... it is now evident that the weakness of the economy is greater than administration officials thought.” LG/AG/RPV ChallengeRepublican unit committees all around the Commonwealth are making great progress in the Challenge. Congrats to the following units for doing their phone calls; hosting their membership event; and doubling their membership (in some cases even doing better than that):

Bland (Chair Jack Morgan)
Bristol (Chair Joyce Kistner)
Buckingham (Chair Eric Winslow)
Colonial Heights (Chair John Wood)
Danville (Chair Nick Fowler)
Dinwiddie (Chair Susan McCammon)
Floyd (Chair C. Gene Bishop)
Halifax (Chair Pat Barksdale)
Highland (Chair David Kiser)
Isle of Wight (Chair David Willis)
Louisa (Chair Pat Mullins)
Montgomery (Chair Patty Manthe)
New Kent (Chair Jane Ladd)
Patrick (Chair Elizabeth Stanley)
Petersburg (Chair Linas Kojelis)
Pittsylvania (Chair Tom Arthur)
Prince Edward (Chair John Marsden)
Prince George (Chair Daniel Robinson)
Pulaski (Chair Beckie Cox)
Rockbridge (Chair Bob James)
Salem (Chair Greg Habeeb)
Smyth (Chair Adam Tolbert)
Tazewell (Chair Aaron Roberts)Keep up the great work!

The Davids Are Reading The Tea Leaves And It Doesn’t Look Good For “The One”…"Moreover, McCain is now on a sustained roll in his campaign. Since the time he shook up his organization a few weeks ago, he has been much more focused and has started to get through to voters. Democrats — and the press — didn’t like the quality of those ads, but they seem to have worked politically. His stand on drilling and on Russia have also strengthened his aura of command. And now Saddleback. … In short, the tide is moving for the first time in the Republican direction. And the realization is setting in that McCain might just win."– David Gergen"Republican John McCain's enjoying a pretty good run these days. He easily bested Democrat Barack Obama at Pastor Rick Warren's evangelical forum of presidential candidates Saturday night in California. And in Iowa, a new poll taken earlier this month shows that Obama's lead in the state dropped by half in only a month. … For Americans sizing up the two candidates, McCain looked more presidential. He knew who he was and what he stood for. Obama did nothing to ease fears of voters that he is not up to the job."– David Yepsen
Recent NewsWill the national spotlight burn Gov. Kaine at home? Daily Press Some say it would be difficult to run for VP while trying to fix Virginia's economy...At the moment, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine might be enjoying his national profile more than the duties that come with his day job... Aug. 19, 2008 8:17 PMGOP Raises Concerns about Kaine, VP Speculation The Washington Post Given the state's budget shortfall and an expected painful round of spending cuts this fall, Virginia Republican leaders said today Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) should consider whether he will step down as governor if he is selected by Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) this month to be his running mate in the presidential race... Aug. 19, 2008 9:39 AMObama on Clarence Thomas The Wall Street Journal Editorial Barack Obama likes to portray himself as a centrist politician who wants to unite the country, but occasionally his postpartisan mask slips. That was the case at Saturday night's Saddleback Church forum, when Mr. Obama chose to demean Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas... Aug. 18, 2008 8:33 PMShowdown at SaddlebackKristol Column in The New York TimesWhile normal people were out having fun Saturday night, I was home in front of the TV. But I wasn’t enjoying the Olympics. Your diligent columnist was dutifully watching Barack Obama and John McCain answer the Rev. Rick Warren’s questions at Saddleback Church. Virtue is sometimes rewarded. The event was worth watching — and for me yielded three conclusions...Aug. 18, 2008 1:39 PMThe Democrats' Missing History The Wall Street Journal As Democrats prepare to nominate Sen. Barack Obama to be the first black president, the Democratic National Committee and its chairman, Howard Dean, have whitewashed the party's horrific and lengthy record of racism. The omission is in the section of the DNC Web site that describes the party's history... Aug. 13, 2008 8:30 PM
Coming Events
Super Saturday8/23/2008
Rockbridge Area Republican Committee 25th Annual Labor Day Breakfast9/1/2008 8:00 AM
Congresswoman Thelma Drake's 13th Annual Beach Party9/13/2008 6:00 PM
Super SaturdayThis Saturday, our 2008 Victory effort will canvass Virginia for John McCain, Jim Gilmore, and our Congressional candidates. Virginia has been number-one in our grassroots efforts this year -- help us to keep that distinction and elect our candidates.Click here for information on activities in your area.
Working Families TourFormer Gov. Jim Gilmore will continue his Working Families Tour launched in early June by visiting eleven of Virginia’s towns and cities on Wednesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 21 bringing his message of lower gas prices, lower taxes and trust to Virginia’s working people. Gov. Gilmore will visit with working families in Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Chesterfield County, Henrico County, Caroline County, Fredericksburg, King George, Montross, Tappahannock, Kilmarnock and Gloucester. Click here for more info.
RPV's 25th Annual Don Huffman AdvanceFriday, December 5th - Sunday, December 7th, 2008 at The Homestead in Hot Springs, VirginiaJoin Republicans across the Commonwealth as we recap the 2008 elections and plan to win in 2009!
Who is the Real Barack Obama?"For the rising generation; by the rising generation"Read the book written by young conservatives (fellow grassroots Virginia Republicans) in the movement to inform young voters, about his true stance on issues such as the family, illegal immigration, the economy, etc. It is a quick read and looks to inform people of Obama's true intentions if he becomes President.Click here.
VideoMcCain Ad: "Taxman"McCain Ad: "Painful"McCain Ad: "Broken"Sen. Barack Obama's answer to meeting energy demandsThe pump up your tires speechMark Warner: Promises made; promises broken

CCRC News and Reminders - Show your Support for McCain at Obama/Kaine Event TODAY!!

All,

Please come help show your support for John McCain at the Obama/Kaine event today in Chester at John Tyler Community College. (Also, please be ready in case there is a time change or change in venue).

Thursday, August 21, 2008, @ 9:30AM
Meet @ 9:30AM in “Parking Lot A” nearest the Nicholas Student Center @ JTCC

Campus Map: http://www.jtcc.edu/downloads/about/chester_map.pdf

Directions to JTCC Chester campus:

Google Maps: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=13101+Jefferson+Davis+Highway,+Chester,+VA&sll=37.579957,-77.619095&sspn=0.272084,0.615234&ie=UTF8&ll=37.352897,-77.402887&spn=0.034114,0.076904&z=14
Website Directions: http://www.jtcc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=361&Itemid=175

John Tyler Community College13101 Jefferson Davis HighwayChester, Virginia 23831-5316


Thanks!!

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Allan A. Sharrett
Central Virginia Victory Field Director
(202) 222-8866
asharrett@rnchq.org

2819 N. Parham Rd., Suite 210
Richmond, VA 23294
McCAIN Victory 2008

Thank you and if you have any questions regarding this CCRC News Releases please contact:
Jody Wilcox
Director of Media and Public Affairs
Chesterfield County Republican Committee
JLwilcox54@hotmail.com

Wow, Eric Cantor gets the CCRC jazzed for the upcoming election season

The Sheraton was a buzz as Congressman Eric Cantor spoke at the CCRC Member/Guest event last night. With the goal, of CCRC Chairman Donald Williams and New Membership Chair Bakeer Al Mateen, to double CCRC membership to meet the RPV, AG, LG Challenge this social event was a hit with all. Congressman Cantor provided a clear message that the Republican choices this year are not only the best choices for Chesterfield and Virginia but the best choices for the United States. Along with Chesterfield's other Congressman Randy Forbes and soon to be Senator Jim Gilmore, Eric Cantor proves that our Virgina Republican representation in Washington is unparalleled....simply put these men (along with John McCain) show the U.S. what real leaders should be.

Jody Wilcox
Director of Media and Public Affairs

RPV Chairman's weekly Update

Republican Party of Virginia Jeffrey M. Frederick, Chairman In this week's update:

Chairman's UpdateInflated Tires, Inflated EgosOkay, so has everyone finished inflating their tires? Great, because according to Barack Obama, we’ve just solved America’s energy crunch. And we didn’t even need to drill offshore to do it – something Obama adamantly opposes (I think… maybe not… has he announced yet today his current position? Maybe all this change he’s talking about is in his positions).As Obama said a few days ago, “we could save all the oil they’re talking about getting off of drilling, if everybody was just inflating their tires.” With any
luck, we can expect gas to be under $2.00/gallon just a little after lunchtime.
So, thank you Senator Obama for that innovative solution. Maybe now he can apply
the same insight and leadership on other issues – like healthcare. How about:
“take two aspirin, and call back us in the morning”? Why not? It makes about as
much sense as his energy plan. The fact is, this is sheer lunacy, and underscores a profound disregard for the facts on Obama’s part. According to government statistics, only a fraction of people at any given moment have improperly inflated tires. America consumes 20 million barrels of oil a day, and doing as Obama suggests would save oil in the tens of thousands of barrels, barely a blip. So gas prices will be unaffected and we’ll be just as dependent on foreign oil. Obama has apparently taken on the bold campaign strategy of writing off the votes of people able to think their way out of a wet paper bag. He hasn’t a clue on making us more energy independent or lowering gas prices for America’s families who are now hurting. But neither do most celebrities. After all, Obama is the biggest celebrity in the world (see latest McCain ad).Polls show that even 70% of the people from Obama’s own party support drilling for oil offshore now to make America more energy independent. Yet Obama and the Nancy Pelosi Democrats in Congress remain fanatical about blocking even a vote on lifting the moratorium on offshore drilling.Pelosi’s fanaticism came into plain view last week on the Sunday news program This Week, when asked why she wouldn’t allow a vote on drilling. Said Pelosi, “We are spending all of this time on a parliamentary tactic, when nothing less is at stake than the planet, the air we breathe, our children breathe. [sic]” She told The Politico on July 29th she opposed increasing oil supplies because she was “trying to save the planet.”The Democrats constantly promote themselves as the Party of regular people who will stand up for the “little guy.” And it seems to be true, so long as the “little guy” also happens
to be a Hollywood millionaire or a radical environmental lobbyist. But if you’re
a regular American, sick of paying through the nose just to get to work or drive
your kids to school, well obviously you don’t fit into their agenda of “saving
the planet.”Compare the Democrats’ approach to Senator John McCain and our
Republican Members of Congress. While the Democrats are on vacation, Republicans
stayed behind in Washington to demand action on energy. And it wasn’t for a bill
to inflate tires, it was for the only option that would help secure our economic
and national security: tapping American oil that is currently off-limits.Republicans have been hammering this issue at every opportunity, because when it comes right down to it, few other issues matter when our economy is shaking under the weight of foreign oil dependence.The result is that Virginia – and indeed America – is getting a clear view of which Party stands with them on basic quality of life issues that affect our future in America, and which party arrogantly grandstands but produces nothing to make our lives better. Polls show consistently that Senator McCain has closed the gap nationally – and in some key states – against Barack Obama.The bottom line,
as we approach the November elections, is that we have a lot to be encouraged
about, but we also must continue to hold the Democrats accountable – so Barack
Obama and Nancy Pelosi cannot continue to hold America’s future hostage on the
floors of the U.S. House and Senate. We know the other side is in love with air,
but we have something much better: the support of the majority of the people,
and the facts. Republicans this election have a real opportunity to change the
political landscape and help lead America into a future of true energy independence. The record is clear, and it’s the Republican Party that truly stands with the “little guy,” working families, and businesses to keep America safe, prosperous and strong.

Straight Talk Express in Richmond with Gov. Haley Barbour (MS) - Tuesday, August 12th has been postponed

This event has been postponed for now !Please join Republicans all across Richmond in welcoming Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour arriving on the McCain Straight Talk Express next Tuesday, August 12 @ 9:30 AM @ the McCain Victory Headquarters on 2819 N. Parham Rd., Suite 210, (across from Tucker High School).

Come show your support for the Governor in his campaign efforts on behalf of Senator McCain!

Join us for refreshments, a chat with Governor Barbour and a chance to tour the famous bus in the journey across America.

RSVP: Astitzer@rnchq.org


Allan A. Sharrett
Central Virginia Victory Field Director
(202) 222-8866
asharrett@rnchq.org

2819 N. Parham Rd.
Richmond, VA 23294
McCAIN Victory 2008

RPV in good hands

Good post over at The Contemporary Conservative about the new Executive Director Allison Coccia who spoke last night at out monthly meetinng..and the new direction of the RPV Link Here:

New CCRC site is up!

The new site is up and open for business....www.chesterfieldgop.com I'll be making some adjustments in the coming weeks but there are many changes to the old site so check it out.

CCRC News and reminders- New RPV Executive Director to speak at tonight at the committee meeting; grab some BBQ for Forbes before hand

The County Committee meeting will be held today, Monday July 28th, at 7 PM at Fulghum Center (4003 Cogbill Road) with special guest Speaker - New RPV Executive Director Allison Coccia. The new Executive Director will be telling us about the exciting changes going on at RPV so it should be well worth a listen. Please make plans to attend the committee meeting as it is an exciting time to be a Republican in Chesterfield County and to be a member of the CCRC as we make thrilling enhancements to our committee. … Bring a friend or family member to sign up and join the committee! AND....BEFORE THE MEETING please stop by the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Toalson at 14003 Summercliff Terrace and join Delegate Sam Nixon and Senator Steve Martin in support of our favorite 4th district Congressman, Rand Forbes, and eat some delicious BBQ….Politics and BBQ a tasty combination. This event begins at 6:30 and is in the neighborhood of Cong. Forbes' opponent. Let's all take a few minutes and stop by before the County Committee Meeting, wish Randy all the best in upcoming the campaign and show the democrats that CHESTERFIELD IS REPUBLICAN COUNTRY!!!
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Toalson
Senator Steve Martin and Delegate Sam Nixon
Cordially invites you to a backyard BBQ with special guest
Congressman J. Randy Forbes
Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District
July 28, 2008 6:30 pm
Toalson Residence
14003 Summercliff Terrace Chesterfield, Virginia
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Thank you and if you have any questions regarding this CCRC News Releases please contact:
Jody Wilcox
Director of Media and Public Affairs‏
Chesterfield County Republican Committee
JLwilcox54@hotmail.com


Future Announcements

August 9th – The Huguenot Women’s Club will be holding a Veterans Recognition Dinner, Please contact Loretta Miller for tickets or to volunteer at gunga4x@comcast.net or 804-920-3372.

August 22nd to August 30th - Chesterfield County Far and we need workers to get the word out about Republican ideals and the candidates we support. Work 3 hours and get a free pass for the fair. Represent your district: The Dale district has Monday, Midlothian has Tuesday, Matoaca has Wednesday, Clover Hill has Thursday and Friday belongs to Bermuda. The other days of the fair are wide open so come on down to the fair and spread the word, as well as, get some cotton candy and ride on the rides…see you there! Please contact Marie Quinn for further details (mquinnbonair@aol.com) 272-0865

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Welcome to the Neighborhood! Sit down, relax and let's talk about the issues effecting Chesterfield and how best we can solve them for the betterment of us all.