So far 3 members of the GOP have expressed interest to challenge the Dems for Brian Moran’s open seat. They are: Phil Cefaratti, Lisa Marie Cheney, and Sasha Gong
There will be a special canvass from 6-9PM this Tuesday, Dec 16 at William Ramsey Recreation Center, 5650 Sanger Ave. More details at: http://www.alexgop.org/campaign/canvass_hd46.php
The special election will be held on Jan 13, 2009. Expect a story in tomorrow’s Washington Post about the race.
Find out more about each candidate after the break.
Phil Cefaratti:
Personal Background
As a sixth generation Washingtonian and attended St. Anselm’s Abbey School where he appeared on It’s Academic in 1982!
BA from The Catholic University of America.
MBA from Georgetown University.
lived and worked throughout the D.C. Metro area
Professional Experience
Former USN Lieutenant Commander who served and deployed onboard the USS Austin (LPD-4) during Desert Storm.
Certified as a government contracting officer.
Negotiated and closed multimillion dollar contracts for the U.S. government, Lockheed Martin and for several high tech companies.
Areas of Expertise
Heavily involved in mergers and acquisitions activity for an internet company.
Managed all financial transactions for several commands in the USN.
In-depth understanding of the Time Value of money, Return on Equity, and data analysis.
Professional Credentials
Speaker at two world wide high tech conferences.
Created advertising collateral for a software company.
Community Involvement
Former President of the Seminary Ridge Citizens’ Association
Consumer Advocate and author of several consumer complaint letters receiving positive replies from companies including Hyundai Motor America, Canyon Ranch Spa, DC Mayor Tony Williams, United Airlines, and US Airways.
Lisa Marie Cheney:
Education
BA, political science, George Washington University
MA, national security statecraft, Institute of World Politics.
Occupation
President, PSMA Inc.
Elected offices/civic activities
Candidate, VA-08 House of Representatives (2004)
Member, Seminary Hills Civic Association
Member, Alexandria Republican City Committee
Member, American Institute Aeronautics and Astronautics
Former member, Women in Aerospace
Former member, National Association of Female Executives
Former member, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pages/pre/VA/H/08/141195/content.html
Sasha Gong is a former Hillary Clinton supporter turned Republican. (once Hillary lost primary).
Sasha Gong is a political dissident from China, has even spent a year in jail there. She recently returned to China during the Olympics as a “freedom activist”. Her article in the Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/03/AR2008080301575.html
Here is an article she wrote in support for John McCain in AsianWeek:
http://www.asianweek.com/2008/10/28/two-sides-of-the-asian-american-vote/
Education
History, Peking University
PhD, Sociology, Harvard
Work
Journalist
Writer
Scholar
Woman Owned Small Business for consulting services
According to her Facebook page she is a fan of Mark Warner and Hillary Clinton and has Moderate political views: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1030565083
Also maintains a Chinese language blog: http://gongxiaoxia.blog.tianya.cn
