Dave Schmidt For 10th District Chairman.

With a special letter from Jim Rich below the post.

Republican delegates to the 10th District Convention in May, 2010, I would like you to meet one of the hardest working Republicans you weren't aware of. So many times we see folks who work when they have to, but who will eagerly step over others to get to the spotlight. But this is a man who's worked under the radar and behind the scenes, wishing no glory for himself, but only working for the image of the candidates he supports.

Meet Dave Schmidt. He has been elected to the Leesburg Town Council, not once, but twice... 2000-2004 and 2008

As you'll read down this page, Mr. Schmidt is generous with his money, and his time in pursuit of electing great Republicans to office. As an activist, myself..I know the amount of hours and the meetings, and the labor of love Mr.Schmidt commits a large portion of his life to. Just for fun, you can compare the amount of money that Dave has given the 10th District over the years to the one time contribution Howie Lind gave to run for office...and it's arguable that even that was on Howie's personal check.


As a proud life long Republican I have been active in every presidential campaign since I was six years old, after seeing Barry Goldwater speak in Cincinnati. I have volunteered for Republicans in state and local elections in Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas, and Virginia. - Dave Schmidt

Professional Experience:
President & CEO, International Food Information Council -- also held the positions of Executive Vice President, and Vice President.
Frequent speaker on food safety and nutrition
Serves on the National Advisory Board for Risk Communications Research at the University of Maryland
Serves on the Steering Committee for America’s Heartland
Presidential Appointee in the President George H.W. Bush Administration, Schedule C/Director of Information and Legislative Affairs, USDA Food. Safety and Inspection Service
Elected Councilman for the Town of Leesburg, 2000-2004 and 2008

Political Experience:
Heritage Precinct Captain, McDonnell, Bolling, Cuccinelli, McCain/Palin (2008), Senator George Allen and Congressman Frank Wolf
Has given strong financial support – 10th District Events - Oktoberfest and Jefferson Dinner.
Elected At-Large Delegate from Virginia to the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis, 2008, and elected Alternate Delegate in 2004
Delegate to 10th District Congressional and Virginia State Conventions
Contributor to McCain for President, RNC, RPV, LCRC, Frank Wolf for Congress, Bush for President, Joe May For Delegate and a regular contributor to numerous Republican Candidates and Organizations
Leesburg Coordinator, George W. Bush for President (2000 primary)
Member of the Republican National Committee since 1980, Loudoun County Republican Committee
National Delegate Nominee/Phone Bank Chairman, Dallas County Bush for President (1988 primary and general election)
Founder & President, Students for Reagan, Vanderbilt University(1979-80)

It should be crystal clear which one of these gentlemen can form the Tenth into an enviable entity, worthy of a similar moniker that the "Fighting Ninth" enjoys today.
Vote Dave Schmidt, and let's make that a goal for the coming year under his excellent leadership.

UPDATE: Endorsements have started coming out for Dave's opponent.
They include these doozies:
JoAnn Chase, who has bad-mouthed the #1 Unit Chair of Virginia.
Pat McSweeney, former Chairmanof RPV, who went so far in Loudoun as to actually raise money and funnel it to an independent instead of the republican.
Mike McHugh, Warren County- The #1 instigator and loudmouth at the 10th District Convention of 2006.
David Ray, Fairfax County- who was on hand to coordinate the fiasco at the LCRC meeting that detained members for an additional hour and a half- over nothing.
John Grigsby- all around off-balance, and part of the lame attempt to influence a committee outcome with Ray and Volpe.
Willie Deutsch, Vice President, Virginia College Republicans-

This reads like the who's who of Jeff Frederick supporters...and will probably revert the 10th District to that kind of rule. We should avoid this team at all costs.

Jim Rich endorses Dave in a letter sent out this week.

James E Rich
Chairman

Dear Fellow 10th District Republican:

I wanted to let you know directly from me about my political plans for the future. After 20 years of service as congressional district chairman (I believe that I may be one of the longest serving district chairs in the history of the Commonwealth), I will not seek reelection to that position.

Prior to the district chairmanship I served 3 terms as Fauquier County Chairman. For over 30 years I have been a precinct chairman. Beginning in 1984 and every 4 years thereafter, I have served as a delegate or alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention and in 1988, I served on the Platform Committee. One of the most memorable times was in 1976 when I was a press aide and advance man for Governor Reagan who was making a run for the presidency. I have lost track of all of the races and candidates I have supported over the years.

It has been an honor and privilege for me to have held leadership positions in our great party. I believe that our principles of limited, Jeffersonian government, freedom and opportunity as set forth by our Founders are the best hope for America. Ever since I was old enough to read serious publications and literature, I read biographies of all of the greats: Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Patrick Henry, Robert E. Lee, Churchill, Reagan, John Adams, among others. They inspired me to believe that if I could do just a small part to promote freedom and limited government, it would be a worthwhile endeavor. All of the hours on the phone banks, at the polls, going door to door, attending meetings and chicken dinners have all been worth it. Additionally I have had the opportunity to work with many great people who love their country. It has been a very special opportunity to work closely with one of the most dedicated, principled and honorable Member of Congress—Frank Wolf.

This is a great time to be a Republican. We have reason to be proud of the big victories in Virginia, New Jersey and Massachusetts. The American people are rediscovering concepts of federalism, limited government, the importance of our free enterprise system and sensible frugal spending policies. We have many hard working volunteers in the 10th District and we have played our part in these recent victories. The 10th District provided landslide victories for Bob McDonnell and the statewide ticket with many of our units at the top of statewide lists for highest McDonnell percentage, winning margin and Republican shift. Statewide, we increased our margin in the House of Delegates by 6 seats. 3 or half of those winning seats came from the 10th District with the election of Tag Greason, Jim LeMunyon and Barbara Comstock. The 10th District pumped thousands of dollars into key 2009 races. 10th District Loudoun County GOP Chair Glen Caroline was named outstanding unit chair in the Commonwealth and Fairfax County was named the best unit statewide. Our units are well organized and headed by effective and hardworking chairs.

The Wall Street Journal recently reported in a January 19 article written by Gerald F. Seib that Wall Street Journal/NBC polls clearly show America is a conservative or center right country: 34% are conservative, 38% are center and only 21% label themselves as liberal. In Virginia about 30% of the people are Republicans, 30% Democrats and 30% Independents. When we nominate conservatives like Ronald Reagan, Bob McDonnell and Frank Wolf who can communicate our philosophy along with concern for kitchen table quality of life issues such as jobs, education, transportation, we win big. As we stay true to our core principles, we must work with center right Independents. The latter don’t vote for party label. They look beyond the label to look at the contents. Wasting time with circular firing squads trying to force an artificial 100% unanimity within our base will lead to certain defeat at the polls. Remember President Reagan’s 80/20 rule. Let us understand that our role as party officials is to elect candidates to office. Only they can cast the votes necessary to ensure freedom and opportunity. Let’s reach out to Independents with the confidence that our message of freedom and opportunity will be well received if articulated well. The politics of addition will lead us to retake the Congress in 2010 and the White House in 2012.

Thanks again for giving me the opportunity to serve and for all of the hard work that so many have given freely. A chairman is nothing without wonderful allies and volunteers who care about America and our Commonwealth.

I am optimistic about our future and will continue working for our great cause of liberty. My optimism for the future of the 10th District is also founded on the knowledge that we have a very well qualified, thoughtful conservative ready and willing to lead in the 10th District and the Commonwealth—Dave Schmidt. I strongly endorse Dave as the next 10th District chair. He is a limited government Jeffersonian, a successful businessman, a hardworking Republican who has put in years of service for our cause including strong support for 10th District activities and events. He knows how elections are won as he himself has won a seat on the Leesburg Council. Dave has always supported Congressman Wolf and Republican stalwarts like Ronald Reagan and Bob McDonnell. Most important, he is a man of character. Please give Dave your favorable consideration. See you on the campaign trail.

Best wishes.

Jim Rich

CONGRESSMAN FRANK WOLF’S Birthday/kickoff

Congressman Wolf will kick off his 2010 re-election campaign at his biennial “Birthday Party” celebration on February 5 at the Washington Dulles Airport Hilton. The event is from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $30 each. To make reservations, contact Linda Douglas with the Wolf for Congress Committee at (703) 620-4115.

Sponsorship levels are available, and Federal law requires political committees to use their best efforts to obtain and report the name, address, occupation, and employer for each individual whose contributions aggregate in excess of $200 in an election cycle. Contributions to Friends of Frank Wolf are not deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes. Contributions from corporations, people under the age of 18 and foreign nationals are prohibited.

Well?

Look, at this point, just into the one year anniversary of the "Dipshit" empty suit.... Even Clinton has started to look pretty smart.

In the General Assembly, Joe May sets to work.

"Since we have had several transmission lines planned and /or proposed to go through the 33rd House District, some of my legislation deals with that issue.
HB 671 requires the State Corporation Commission to conduct a public hearing in any proceeding involving approval of the construction or operation of an electrical utility facility. At least one hearing shall be held in the area affected by the proposed facility, and at least one Commissioner of the State Corporation Commission is required to be physically present at any hearing held in the area affected."

Thank you, Joe. What many here in the area saw from the process now in place was that the SCC never saw people's displeasure up close and in person. Those making decisions for our area may have felt somewhat insulated from the populance they were deciding for. Your bill puts them face-to-face with the folks who will be directly affected.

HB 675 would require the State Corporation Commission, as a condition of approving the construction of an underground or overhead transmission line, to establish certain conditions to minimize adverse environmental impact and the aesthetic appearance of the right-of-way.

This addresses a concern that our particular community had. Many of the properties in question were adjacent to the Potomac River, and provide for the difusion of pollutants into the water supply hitting that river. Stripping thse properties of the trees and brush and disturbing the ground adjacent to the river will ultimately allow for increased pollutants into the water supply..even affecting the Chesapeake Bay below us.


Great Job, Joe. Thank you for all you do.

Denial....more than just a river in Egypt.

As I have observed the dem's responses to Brown's victory yesterday....I cannot stop chuckling. They still don't get it.
Obama even went so far as to say that people are mad...not just at this administration, but the last one as well. So-- they're pissed at republicans, and voted for one just to show us what they meant, Obama?

Gibbs is such a loser , both as an appointed communications officer, and a person.
I looked for Obama to replace this retard some months ago -- but I suspect that noone is lining up for that particular job.

Pelosi is in complete denial, as is Harry Reid. Should Reid's election be held today, he'd be 10 points behind any one of the Republicans in that race.

Gumby Webb actually took pause to read the writing on the wall last night. He's stepped up to stop the vote until Scott Brown is seated. Don't think for a minute that this is about his concern for proper process. This is born out of concern for his re-election effort. He's at least smart enough to realize that his prospects do not look particularly good right now.

Funniest channel to watch last night and this AM.... MSNBC by far. These cats couldn't purchase a clue with a discount card to help them. Particular attention to those "professional and objective" newswomen who actually teared up during the broadcast. And Keith Obermann.... I hope your head explodes. You were really, really close last night.

Stay tuned...there's more ass-kicking coming, boys and girls. You have to endure the rest of 2010, and then again in 2012.

Mr. Brown Goes To Washington.

Scott Brown just recieved a concession call from Martha Coakley. He is now set to go to Washington.
In proof positive that Obama has egg all over his face since that first Olympic" moment, his last minute visit actually bumped Scott Brown's numbers by some five points, and sealed the deal for those Massachusetts voters who are sick and tired of the shenanigans in Congress of late.

Massachusetts has one of the largest amount of independents in the Country. 71% of them just elected Brown.
Obama, Pelosi and Reid might want to reflect on this moment for a couple of hours before they open their mouths. They can, in one false move, change the feelings of even more Americans who have yet to vote in further contests. Those folks may sense that these jackasses don't get it yet....and feel they need to deliver even more electoral pummeling to make themselves heard.

I'm sure everyone is going to tune in to hear the WhiteHouse excuses tomorrow morning. Stay tuned. We'll get more of the WhiteHouse Spokesman saying this election was all about voters being mad at Republicans....so much so, that they were forced to vote for one.

Martha: You got some 'splaining to do..

Brutality, pushing unfavorable reporters around, etc...
Viciously prosecuting innocent people to further your own career?
Damn, woman. Karma's gonna be a bitch, ain't it?


Seems some other folks have documented this, too...

UPDATE: Politico polling shows Scott Brown with a 9 point lead over Coakley.
What if the President's visit gave him a 5 point bounce??
I'm gonna borrow my favorite blog posting seen so far today...."So now it isn’t just about those who “cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren’t like them”…..it also is those that who own pick up trucks too?"

Dems have developed a severe case of foot-in-the-mouth disease, or they're so arrogant that they think it's now acceptable to look down their noses at the common man that they actually work for.

Election results coming, friends...
9:10PM 67% reporting Brown 53% Coakley 46%
9:20PM 73% reporting Brown 52%

Wait for Boston, and we're set.
Coakley has made her concession call.
Mr. Brown is going to Washington!!!!!!!!!!