RPV State Central is meeting today to cover party business and nominate a new temporary chair until one is elected at the convention at the end of this month.
SCC member Tucker Watkins is livetweeting the meeting.
So far Pat Mullins has been nominated by Kathy Haden Terry and seconded by Gary Byler, who was a Jeff Frederick supporter and defender at April’s meeting that removed the former Chairman. Becky Stoekel also seconded.
10:55 am UPDATE: Mullins elected.
11:09 am UPDATE: Not unanimous but very close.
12:20 pm UPDATE: Jeff Frederick responds via Twitter:
VAGOP SCC selected new chair; bad move since appt only valid 4 27 days. An attempt to instruct the Convention delegates, once again showing disdain 4 grassroots
Jim Hoeft expressed concerns on Tuesday that predicted Frederick’s as well as what may be the grassroots’ response. Whether Frederick’s reaction reflects his own thoughts or a greater movement will show itself over the next four weeks and into the Convention at the end of the month.
1:27 UPDATE: And the fight continues on Facebook:
4:25pm UPDATE: Bob McDonnell’s statement on the election of Pat Mullins after the break.
Statement of Bob McDonnell on Election of Pat
Mullins as Chairman of the Republican Party of
VirginiaWinchester-Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Attorney General of Virginia, issued the following statement today regarding the election of Pat Mullins as Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia.
“I commend the members of the State Central Committee for the professional manner in which they have handled the transition of leadership within our Party. Today’s election of Pat Mullins provides our Party with a dedicated, conscientious conservative leader who comes from the grassroots of our Party, and who knows what it takes to win in a competitive state. Pat has exceptionally led the Fairfax County and Louisa County Republican committees with skill and good results. He is committed to bringing in new voters to the Republican Party by demonstrating how our conservative principles lead to the common sense solutions that will create new jobs, provide more opportunities and make this a better Virginia for all our citizens. I am confident he will unite the business and activist base in our party, bring in independent voters, and help us win in November. I look forward to working with Pat Mullins and our grassroots Republican leaders during this pivotal election year.”
