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10 Responses to "3 GOP members vying for Moran’s empty seat"

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   Kathryn Coomsb December 14, 2008 18:09 pm

   just so you know – Google ads is serving up banners for Jody Wagner’s L:t. Governor campaign on your blog. Generally, they have a policy where yuo can specify what kinds of ads are not acceptable, so you might want to look into this. She’s putting a LOT of money into online advertising early in the campaign to build name ID and thsi could cause confusion among GOP / Conservative voters who aren’t activist enough to figure out that she’s a D.

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   Kathryn Coombs December 14, 2008 18:09 pm

   doh – typo in my own name.

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   Amit December 14, 2008 18:11 pm

   here is some info 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.

   I will gather info on the other candidates as well

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   Jason Kenney December 14, 2008 19:50 pm

   Sasha Gong was a nominee to be a Clinton Delegate last year out of Fairfax County’s Mason District (if it’s the same Sasha Gong):

   http://www.va8thcddems.org/archives/2008-convention-ballot/

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   Amit December 14, 2008 20:38 pm

   a little info on 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

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   Amit December 15, 2008 06:44 am

   I didn’t find as much information for Sasha Gong but it seems she 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

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   Amit December 15, 2008 12:47 pm

   today’s WaPo article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/14/AR2008121402051.html

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   46th Democratic Caucus Begins Tonight | Bearing Drift :: Virginia Politics and Podcasts December 15, 2008 15:59 pm

   [...] will hold their caucus Tuesday night at the same location.  There are currently three candidates for the Republican nomination: Phil Cefaratti, Lisa Marie Cheney, and Sasha [...]

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   Charles Harvey December 15, 2008 17:17 pm

   A few more pieces on what Sasha Gong has done after she came to the Party of Reagan from the same party Reagan used to belong.

   CBS News Working the McCain Phone Banks
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64BuUNVz8MU&feature=channel_page

   Discussing Freedoms with President Bush
   http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/freedomagenda/photos/9_0.html
   http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080729-4.html

   Debating as a surrogate for McCain at Chinese American forum
   http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=77670&catid=189
   http://www.wusa9.com/video/default.aspx?aid=66894

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    46th Republican Primary Update | Bearing Drift :: Virginia Politics and Podcasts December 15, 2008 19:40 pm

    [...] Sources say Lisa Marie Cheney will NOT be running for the Republican nomination to replace Brian Moran in the 46th District special election.  This leaves Phil Cefaratti and Sasha Gong as the only announced candidates vying for the Republican nomination.  You can find out more about each of them here. [...]