(Updated with NRCC/WSJ info) Taylor explains “endorsements”; Rigell outraises everyone; Loyola’s wife has a baby; Golden submits a joint resolution
By JR Hoeft | Monday, February 8th, 2010 | PoliticsSome rumors have been circulating to me via email about Scott Taylor’s endorsements from Rep. Duncan Hunter and Virginia Beach School Board Chairman Dan Edwards…rumors to the effect that they never were.
Regarding the Hunter endorsement, the Taylor campaign insists that it is legit, and that Hunter has both authorized a statement of support and will be appearing at a fundraiser for Taylor on March 5 with former Survivor star and Navy SEAL Rudy Boesch.
According to the Taylor campaign, “We will stay true to our conservative message of fiscal responsibility, energy independence and strong national defense. We will never attack or defame any other candidate in such a loathsome and repulsive manner as has been done to us. The citizens of the Second Congressional District deserve better than nauseating gutter politics.”
The Taylor campaign also referred to another campaign having the “funding” to launch these attacks, which, if you read between the lines, is that they believe these rumors are being spread by the Rigell campaign.
But there might be some truth to the Edwards’ rumor.
The only time that endorsement appeared in public was in a post by DJ Spiker who said that it the endorsement was forthcoming…it never did.
When I emailed Edwards this past week if he was endorsing Taylor, I received a blunt, “NO,” with no explanation.
Certainly that’s the case now, but that’s now how the Taylor campaign saw it in January.
“Scott Taylor met with Dan Edwards and was under the impression he was to be endorsed,” wrote the Taylor campaign in a response to a Bearing Drift query. “We received a message backing out of authorizing a quote for our campaign and have not issued any official endorsement statement. We are happy to have the financial support from Dan Edwards and understand the position he is in.”
Edwards wrote a check to the Taylor campaign.
In related news, Virginia Beach City Councilman and former Fire Chief Harry Diezel has had no problem unequivocally endorsing Taylor:
“I am pleased to endorse Scott Taylor for US Congress. Taylor understands the importance of public safety and the issues confronting our citizens.”
And another member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Trent Franks (R-Ariz.), has also endorsed Taylor.
Fundraising
Over the weekend, we learned that Scott Rigell had a solid fundraising quarter, as well as more about how the other candidates are doing.
Rigell raised from individual contributors for the reporting period covering October 1 through December 31, 2009, a total of $113,784. He also matched the support of his donors by contributing $100,000 of his personal money for a total of $213,784 raised during the quarter. This brings Rigell’s cash-on-hand to over $500,000 – with 80% of his donors coming from Hampton Roads or the Eastern Shore.
Additionally, Rigell received good news today from both the NRCC and the Wall Street Journal.
First, the NRCC has upgraded Rigell’s status in the “Young Guns” program to contender, based on benchmarks for fundraising, press, campaign management, grassroots, etc.
“Scott has done a fantastic job doing all the things that winning campaigns do, which is why he’s being moved up from ‘On the Radar’ (first step) to ‘Contender’ (second step),” said Andy Sere of NRCC. “‘Young Gun’ is the third and final step, which makes a candidate eligible for any and all assistance NRCC may be able to offer in the fall.”
Also, Rigell was featured today in the WSJ.
However, Rigell is not the only one doing well. Bert Misuzawa is perhaps the surprise candidate of the race – according to his Dec. 31 report, he has raised over the course of the campaign $203,000, with nearly 75% of it coming from donations. He has $193,000 on hand. There is some question though regarding the number of donors from within the district.
Contrast Misuzawa with Loyola, and they both have raised about the same amount – the big difference is Loyola has self-funded about 75% of it and now has only $100,000 left.
The Taylor campaign reports having $26,000 on hand and raised $23,000. Taylor self-funded $10,000 via a loan, but still had over 150 donors…. almost all of them smaller donations and unitemized in the report.
Ken Golden only just entered the race, so there is not much financial data available for him and Ed Maulbeck is running on a shoe-string.
Loyola’s baby
In other matters, congratulations to Ben Loyola and his wife, Gretchen, on the birth of their daughter Isabel Ann on Jan. 28! Which got Loyola to thinking a little about the recent actions of Congress to raise the debt ceiling yet again:
“Congress is like the guy who maxed out credit cards wasting money on things he couldn’t afford, and then thinking he’d solve his problems if he got another credit card,” explained Loyola. “The problem is spending, and Congress has shown it can’t stop.”
The national debt currently is $40,000 for each man, woman and child in America and this increased it to $46,000.
“The leadership in Congress is writing checks that we can’t cash anymore,” added Loyola. “Congressman Glenn Nye supports Speaker Nancy Pelosi and his token votes pale in comparison to his vote to make her Speaker of the House.”
“In retrospect, it’s the most expensive vote he could’ve made.”
Golden Resolution
Additionally, Ken Golden also piled-on Nye regarding the congressman’s handling of an aircraft carrier moving to Mayport, Fla. Golden wrote a joint resolution for the House of Delegates, which Del. Bob Tata will be introducing.
“Congressman Nye and Senators Warner and Webb have failed to make a cohesive argument against the Navy’s proposed move of at least one carrier to Florida,” Golden said. “The resolution I delivered to Delegate Robert Tata of Virginia Beach lays out the logical case against the relocation of any aircraft carrier to Florida, and why such a move would be a disaster for national security, fleet preparedness, and fiscal sensibility.”
“The region stands to lose a minimum of 10,000 jobs and over one percent of its gross regional product,” Golden explained. “Thus, the loss of one or more carriers would drive a dagger into the Hampton Roads’ economy. It is not only the carriers that will move, but also the families of the sailors, the support staff, and perhaps even the entire battle group. The ripple effect through the economy will be several times that of the closing of the Ford plant.”
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Conservative to the core; liberal with his opinion! J.R. has been involved in politics for over a decade and has worked on several campaigns in Hampton Roads. He has served on the Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Chesapeake and the Central Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia. He is also the director of “Blogs United” in Virginia. E-mail J.R.. Follow J.R. on Twitter.
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85 Responses to "(Updated with NRCC/WSJ info) Taylor explains “endorsements”; Rigell outraises everyone; Loyola’s wife has a baby; Golden submits a joint resolution"
Congrats to Scott Rigell! Fundraising within the community is a sign of how well that person’s strength in the community and his strength as a candidate. Going on-line, he has over 300 donors from the area alone; which is more than all of his opponents combined.
I respect the job he has done as a entrepreneur and businessman; and its great to see so many other Hampton Roads residents doing the same!
I’m so excited Rigell’s campaign has the momentum to beat Nye! That is exactly what we need. He is excelling in grassroots and fundraising- a winning combination!
FYI- anyone random weirdo can launch facebook attacks against a candidate, there is no funding needed for that. I know the kind of person Scott Rigell is and he would never smear another candidate, and from a strategic standpoint…he doesn’t need to!
“The only time that endorsement appeared in public was in a post by DJ Spiker who said that it the endorsement was forthcoming…it never did.”
That’s not entirely accurate. I just looked at Scott Taylor’s Facebook page, and there is a link to Bearing Drift dated January 12 with DJ Spiker’s post about Dan Edwards. If the Taylor campaign linked to that article on their Facebook page, it sure looks to me like Taylor was publicizing that he got that endorsement or at least trying to imply that Taylor was endorsed by Edwards. Why hasn’t Taylor taken that link down if they know Edwards isn’t endorsing Taylor? Especially when someone posted a message calling him out on it? Seems pretty shady. Frankly, though, who really cares. Taylor’s fundraising – or lack thereof – shows that he isn’t a serious player.
As for the other candidates, the “in district fundraising” looks like a really good way to gauge local support. Since someone has obviously analyzed those numbers, can anyone tell me the number of in district contributions that Mizusawa received? How about Loyola? Raising money outside the district might be easier for some, but it isn’t going to win local votes…and that’s what it will take to get Glenn Nye out of here!
LC – I have a query into Mizusawa about that very point regarding in-district fundraising numbers. An analysis has been done, but I would like to get the campaign’s reaction to it before I post. Thanks.
As for the Facebook link – I hadn’t seen that. Appreciate the added info. But, as you see from the post, the Taylor campaign clearly thought at that time they were getting an Edwards endorsement. Something or someone changed Mr. Edwards mind – or the Taylor campaign really misjudged what Mr. Edwards promised – it would appear.
J.R. – Thanks for the quick response. I’d be curious to see the in district fundraising analysis for all of the campaigns. Maybe it will help separate the men from the boys, so to speak.
Regarding Taylor, I understand from your article what Taylor supposedly thought at the time. My point was simply that I fault Taylor for not removing that link on his Facebook page. Now that the Taylor campaign clearly knows Edwards is not endorsing Taylor, it is misleading to leave the link up on Taylor’s Facebook page. That’s all.
Aside: Thanks for all that you do through Bearing Drift. I’ve been an “observer/reader” here far longer than a “poster”, and I’ve always appreciated your impartiality and professionalism. Keep up the good work.
Who’s Dan Edwards?
All things being equal concerning fund-raising, I find it hard to believe that a candidate that has the personal resources to fund his or her campaign with hundreds of thousands will able to draw empathy from struggling independent middle class in this economy. Likewise, elected officials’ endorsements in the current financial and constitutional atmosphere may be a hindrance instead of a blessing.
If this GA session comes out as a flop, endorsements may be an albatross about the neck.
All fundraising numbers aside, lets face the facts. Scott Rigell is a car dealer. In the WSJ article, his occupation is listed solely as “car dealership owner.” He has no policy experience, he knows nothing about national security, foreign policy, or the military. Glenn Nye will mop the floor with him at debates and Nye isn’t even that good on his feet. Rigell’s is running on a platform of jobs, but the biggest jobs issue right now is the carriers leaving and Newport News not building anymore carriers after the Ford is finished. Rigell criticizes Nye for his handling of this issue, but the fact of the matter is Rigell has much less military and national security experience than Glenn Nye. The only thing Rigell has going for him is money, which has translated into support. But make no mistake, Rigell is not qualified to be a congressman. He will end up just like every other good man with no experience who goes to Washington; a lapdog of the national party and a tool of the consultants that got him there.
I have a question for the Rigell supporters. Other than donating money to campaigns what has Mr. Rigell done to help campaigns? Has he helped knock on doors, phone bank? I know that he helped this past fall with McDonnell’s campaign but before he decided to run for Congress what did he do? Because I helped out for McCain/Drake and I don’t believe that I ever saw him.
Lilly K -
You make no sense. While I readily met that Rigell isn’t a chairman of the Joint Chief of Staffs, to say he has “much less military and national security experience than Glenn Nye” is stupid.
Glenn Nye NEVER SERVED IN THE MILITARY. Scott Rigell has served for 6 years. While he obviously hasn’t served in the two current wars, thats pretty impressive in my book.
And I realize you want the top issue in the country to be about national security, but its not. The top issue is jobs. The second issue is jobs. The third issue is jobs.
And only one man has created jobs and not used government contracts and hired lobbyists to make a living. The other candidates either hire lobbyists, work for firms who employ lobbyists, or basically lobby on their own.
And if it is about National Secutiy – Glenn Nye already lost.
Matt -
Even Bob McDonnell says Scott Rigell has walked for him door to door since 1990. He still does phone banks and walks door to door for many candidates. He understands money is one thing, but he also lends his time as often as he can.
Lilly- I disagree with your assesment of Rigell. Talking to Rigell, it’s very clear he is a learned man who has an impressive grasp on national security, foreign policy and our military. None of the candidates have “policy experience”. None of them have served in public office! They have military experience, yes. Military experience does not equal policy experience. To say someone is not qualified for office because they don’t have “policy experience” excludes a whole lot of people who would and are exemplary members of Congress. What about Randy Forbes who was a lawyer before he was in the General Assembly? What about William Whitehurst who was a professor? They didn’t have the “policy experience” you speak of, but they had leadership.
Also, have you seen Glenn Nye speak in public? He will not mop the floor with Rigell or any other of our candidates if they are the nominee. Glenn Nye has the personality of a doorpost. Rigell can and will go to head to head with Nye substantively on any issue.
Nye’s lack of leadership caused us to lose our carrier. Rigell would never have let that happen because he understands our military assets and he knows the importance of prioritizing. That’s what leaders do, they prioritize and focus on the most important things first. Rigell is a proven leader with deep and wide support in the district that no other candidate has.
Lilly, wow, what an indictment of the “anointed one” in the Second District! By the way, looking back at the public campaign donation records, Rigell donated more to Obama’s campaign than Glenn Nye ever did.
Is Rigell going to run campaign ads that he was a much larger financial supporter of Obama so that Democrats should vote for him vs Nye?
Now there is Taylor taking liberties with bogus endorsements and Rigell having to do the same having to walk back a bogus endorsement from Adm. Jack Cavanaugh.
There is disturbing comment in the WSJ article which Lilly referenced where Rigell was quoted: “The Republican brand is damaged,” Mr. Rigell said. “I have to overcome that.”
What does that mean Mr. Rigell? Are you going to turn to Democrats to help you “overcome” the Republican brand “damage”? As a member of the Tea Party, we don’t take pandering to voters lightly.
Matt,
You didn’t see him because he was being moved by Obama’s rhetoric (see his own writing) http://www.virginianewssource.com/editor/?p=369. He was moved enough to write a one thousand dollar check.
This “fiscal conservative and limited Goverment” in his speeches guy also gave TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS to a proposed tax raising and unelected campaign (the YES campaign), later to be deemed unconstitutional.
For the record, I’ve heard Rigell speak countless times that he went door to door and phone banked for Bob McDonnell back in 1991 (close to 20 years ago) when Bob was a little known prosecutor running for House of Delegates. He was a founding member of the Tusk & Trunk Club to help Republicans get elected, was an original delegate for George Allen to the 93 state convention, and has done a ton for local candidates, not just donate his time and treasure.
In fact, I don’t know of any of the other candidates in this race that have been involved in the Party longer than Rigell.
Jared,
Get your facts straight. First, that was the 2002 Referendum that was voted on and supported by then Delegate Bob McDonnell (SB 668). You are confused with the 2005 Regional Authorities that were later struck down by the State Supreme Court.
Tim J,
I’m pretty sure what Rigell meant is that the Republican Party has been talking the talk but not walking the walk and people are disillusioned with Republicans. True conservatives are dissastisfied with the party, I’d imagine you would be included in that group as a Tea Party member, i.e. the “brand is damaged”.
Would a “TRUE” conservative give Barack Hussein Obama one thousand dollars?? I think not.
Eric, your bashing other candidates who work for or have government contract companies, are you aware of the percentage of the economy in the district comes from those? How about car dealerships?
You fail to mention Rigell’s CASH FOR CLUNKERS program. He is financing his campaign with some of that money or at least putting his face all over tv and radio now under the guise of his company, with this government bailout.
Jared, you need to take some wind out your hate sails. Nothing says radical like pulling the “hussein” reference…please.
Reid, your wrong. Are you a spokeman for the Rigell campaign and are now speaking for Rigell?
To call the Republican brand “damaged” is insulting and dismissive of the great potential of the Republican party and Tea Party efforts to move it back to core principles.
If Rigell doesn’t recognize this and views it as “a damaged brand” then he had better start his own party because we don’t want anything to do with his comments, his opinions his broken loyalty and negative psychology about what we are about.
I know I’m radical, because I disagree with all of Rigell’s staff on here, because I think principles are important and should never waiver, and don’t like someone buying my representation. Man I must be a nut.
Nope, not a spokesperson, just trying to shed my perspective on what I interpreted the quote to mean based on what I’ve heard Rigell say about the party.
When you are Kenny Golden or Bert Mizusawa, military experience does equate policy experience. Kenny did 2 years in legislative affairs, 2 writing congressional testimony and 2 being the officer in charge of the carrier based helicopter program. Bert was a Senate Armed Services Committee professional staff member, worked at the Pentagon, and wrote the national security platform for the RNC one year.
To say none of the other candidates have policy experience is an insult to both of them and the service they have rendered to the military. Is this how Scott Rigell feels? It’s all we hear on the blogs from his supporters, that no one else is qualified but Scott. Why is Scott qualified? Because he knows how to prioritize? Because he sold cars? Because he went to Israel and “Watches the History Channel?” Scott must be an expert in end of the world prophecies, UFO and Bigfoot. That comment that he has national security experience because he watches the history channel is on tape, one bearing drift, if you don’t believe me.
For the record, Whitehurst as a professor has quite a bit more experience than Rigell who sells cars. Same with Forbes and being a lawyer, who works with laws. What requires more academic rigor? What is most similar to the life and job of a congressman? Rigell is a great candidate, of this there is no doubt. But it stops there. He can win an election because he knows people, he can sell himself, like he sold cars, and he can raise money. But that doesn’t take away from the fact that he has no experience and has no foundations with which to base his decisions. Who is he going to depend on to make decisions? The same people who got us into this mess, that’s who.
You think Rigell can handle the carrier issue? Rigell doesn’t know anything about the Navy or Aircraft Carriers. Kenny Golden has been flooding my email box with releases since January about it. He challenged Admiral Harvey when he made those comments in the paper and as this articles shows, even gave the General Assembly a ready made resolution that lays out the case for keeping the carriers here. Rigell could never write something like that without having to spend $25,000 on consultants. Kenny has been the first one to realize that we are in danger of losing 2 carriers to Mayport and that under Obama’s budget, we won’t build any new carriers in Newport News once the Ford is done. I haven’t heard Rigell mention that, why? Because he doesn’t have a clue how the military operates.
Eric, what you say is untrue and uninformed.
Glenn Nye was in the Foreign Service and his claim to fame is that he rescued a few thousand people form some crisis. Rigell can’t match that with his few years in the Marine Reserves and Glenn has been in congress for 2 years, so that gives him an edge.
The top issue is jobs. The biggest employer is the military. 45% of Hampton Roads Gross Economic Activity originates from the military according to ODU. That carrier leaving is the biggest jobs issue, as I’ve already stated, Rigell can’t handle that and Kenny Golden is the only one who can.
Kenny got out of the Navy in ’04 and then served as operations officer, vice chair, and the immediate past chair of the Republican Party of Virginia Beach. After serving 31 years of active duty in the Navy, having a wife who served 22years, and a daughter who is still serving, I think he is entitled to work for a contractor and make sure the equipment our soldiers are getting is top notch.
Your attitude and the attitude of all the other Rigell supporters discounts and disrespects the military service of men like Golden, Mizusawa, and even Loyola and Taylor. Scott should be ashamed of himself for having somehow encouraged supporters like you to outright disrespect the other candidates’ military service. This is a military town, with predominately military-economic issues. For Scott to say he is qualified because he has sold cars is simply unrealistic.
Lilly, you lose all credibility when you write this:
Glenn Nye was in the Foreign Service and his claim to fame is that he rescued a few thousand people form some crisis.
It was one or two people. Not a few thousands. You don’t have your facts straight. You have no credibility.
Tim J – you really don;t think the Republican “brand” is damaged? Let’s see, George Allen lost in 2006, McCain lost to Obama (seriously, Obama?) and Drake lost to Nye the Loser in 2008. Of course the brand is damaged. To deny that is ridiculous. Rigell was saying he is going to have to overcome that, just like every other GOP candidate in the country will have to overcome that. How do you appeal to moderates and independents? You campaign on issues – IMPORTANT TO THEM. That’s what McDonnell, Cristy and Brown did in the last several months, and guess what – it works. It will for Rigell, too.
It was 26 people, I stand corrected, I was thinking about Kenny Golden’s website and how he rescued 4,000 people from the Albanian crisis. So how does Scott Rigell compare to Kenny Golden who rescued 4,000 people? How does he compare with Glenn Nye who has at least served in a position overseas and been involved in a crisis? What is the biggest crisis Scott has ever faced? I’ll admit I confused my number, but why have you not challenged anything else I said? I see it as an implicit admission that Rigell is an empty suit.
Wait just a minute….. That suit is Armani.
This site was interesting http://online.worldmag.com/2010/02/08/recruiting-car-dealers-football-players/
“Running political newcomers is a proven strategy when the political tide swings drastically toward one side, and at times when voters have soured on Washington in general. In 1994, when Republicans won a majority of House seats after four decades in the minority, 55% of the party’s 73 freshmen lawmakers had never held political office. Similarly in 2006, when Democrats took control, 45% of their new lawmakers had never held office before.Voters still have a lot of wrath for Republicans, even if the party in power now is out of favor. So having zero political history allows candidates to cast themselves as “beholden to no one.”
“I have met Scott Rigell and he is the real deal……there are many reasons that we should elect more business people to DC, the first one being that they actually understand what it takes to run something on a budget. We have been making huge mistakes electing a bunch of lawyers to DC, they have no idea what it takes to run a business, they think you litigate and money appears out of thin air and then they get into Congress and they love a good debate and love to produce mounds of paper.
By going back to electing business people we will see bills that the average person (who works in business by the way, not legalese or political) can understand.”
I believe Bert Mizusawa, Kenny Golden, Ben Loyola, Ed Maulbeck, Scott Rigell, Scott Taylor, and Glenn Nye to be excellent candidates for the 2nd district. The voters of the 2nd district will select the best person and I am sure that person will do an excellent job.
Party like its 1773
Some advice for Rigell:
It’s hard to run as a conservative when you donate money to Obama (and the Yes campaign, and Mark Warner…)
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It’s hard to run as the anti-establishment grassroots populist when you’re in the pockets of big republican money.
Anthony; its hard to take you seriously as a man when you publish fake posts with fake allegations. Rigell posts his home number on his website; do you have the balls to do that?
What a coward; you make a false statement about a man yet won’t reveal yourself. Be a man.
The derangement people have towards Rigell borders on the bizarre. I used to work for Rigell; he is a natural leader.
Lilly, life is too short for me to have disprove all of your factual errors. These campaigns are not about who has been involved in the biggest crisis. If it was McCain would have beat Obama. Gilmore would have beat Mark Warner. Kenny Golden has raised no money – that means he has very little support among people in the district. I have actually looked at Kenny’s FEC report. I see no contribution from a “Lilly.” Put your money where your mouth is. Donate a week’s – no a day’s pay – to Kenny. Let’s see how it goes for you all…Good luck.
This campaign is about which rational adult is ready to serve as a leader and work in Congress to build the coalitions it will take to help rebuild America’s economy, cut federal spending and reform entitlements that if left unchecked will bankrupt our country. Scott Rigell is highly qualified for the job.
Anthony – if you have proof of the accusation I deleted, please send it to me so that I can verify the validity. If not, please don’t write things on this blog that are slanderous.
Ron – you’re basing your thoughts about Golden on a month’s worth of fundraising? Seriously – didn’t he only just enter the race just after Blogs United in late November and had to contend with fundraising during the holidays?
I’m at least willing to let the man have through the next reporting period. Then we can pass judgments.
It remains my hope that we can talk positively about these fine candidates – and they all rock – without diminishing into innuendo and false bravado.
PS – and this goes to anyone emailing me – I will fact check before I post. Do not think I will just regurgitate what you send me.
What factual errors? Are you going to dispute Golden’s or Bert’s record? Are you going to dispute that Rigell is a car dealer? Yes, Golden has no money, but does that mean he has no support? No, that means he has no support from people wealthy enough to make a financial contribution. At least not at this point in the campaign. He got a late start because he promised Bob McDonnell he would stay chairman until after he was elected, and he kept his promise. That shows he is a man of his word and has integrity. It doesn’t mean he is not qualified. You say Rigell is qualified because he has money; you must mean qualified to be a puppet. Rigell’s qualifications by his own words are that he watches the History Channel and has been to Israel.
Scott has no backbone, as evidenced by the pitiful trolls he allows his consultants to put on the blogs. Yourself included. You demand I donate money to Golden? Have you though? I can’t afford to give away a days pay, even to someone I think qualified. I will donate my time, but some people just can’t afford to donate money. That you would say such a thing shows how totally out of touch with reality you are. Money where my mouth is? I am, it’s called buying food.
You are going to say a man with 12 years as a ship’s commanding officer is not rational? You are going to say he has no leadership ability? He commanded the biggest Naval fleet since the Korean war. Rigell owns a car dealership. Give us all a break. Everyone on these blogs can plainly see how ridiculous Rigell’s paid posse is. Every post they come out with pre-made talking points about how great Rigell is. Why is he great? Because he can sell cars and raise money? Again, all he is qualified for is to be a puppet.
He may be the best “candidate” because he can raise money and has connections, but he is in no way more qualified than Kenny or Bert, and that he will win on money alone is a crying shame. What’s worse, Rigell knows he isn’t the best man, if he didn’t, his consulting team wouldn’t make such a point out of sending fools like you to try and discredit men who have done more for his country than Rigell and you could ever dream of doing.
I’m so glad that the Wall Street Journal recognized Scott in this race. I’ve known Scott for 19 years and have always supported him in every endeavor he has undertaken, and this campaign is just the latest of his good works. It is thrilling to see his campaign getting the recognition it deserves!
I’m on no one’s staff. Also, I see no consultants listed on Scott Rigell’s payroll on his FEC report so there actually aren’t any. You see actual people support Scott Rigell for Congress because THEY LIKE HIM.
Then you call people who blog here in support of their candidate “pitiful trolls.” Is that really necessary? Geez, lighten up.
Lilly, are you sure you cannot donate just $10 to Kenny’s campaign? You see, just “supporting” Kenny isn’t enough. You really need to empty that biggy-bank, have a car wash, go door to door with a tin cup, do whatever it takes if you really believe in a candidate. I wish you and Commodore Kenny the best.
Ron Mexico- I heard one of Rigell’s staffers say they have consultants. And yes thats with a “s.” I’m not sure why there weren’t listed on his FEC filings, however I’ll be looking into that query.
All the men in this race have impressive resumes. However, we are still in the middle of a Global War of Terror so to say that the main issue in the race is jobs is short sighted. Talk to the people in NYC, DC or PA on Sept 12, 2001. Do you think they cared about education, health care or global warming?? Nope. If we don’t feel safe in this country, nothing else but a strong national defense matters. And to that end I think someone with a military background is the best person to send to Congress. We in the 2nd District are lucky that all candidates running have that military experience. Granted, some choose active duty versus reserve duty. Personally, I think it’s hard to beat someone who has actually served in our war. One thing I find confusing is Scott Rigell’s flag waving. He mentions time and time again he’s proud to be part of family who has had three generations to serve in the military. If he is so proud of the military why did he turn his back on a POW and celebrated war hero, John McCain in the 2008 election? Instead, he chose to write a $1000 check to someone who never wore a military uniform, but instead hung out with anti-war activists. I’m confused as to why he would do this.
And I’m suspicious of all the banter for Rigell. He’s childhood friends with McDonnell so it’s not surprising McDonnell is supporting in the background. And for the past few years Rigell has walked around with a blank check to almost every candidate (some Republicans and some Democrats) and organization. Is it now surprising that those same people and organizations are now supporting him? Not in my book. It’s just another person playing the game of politics and is quoted saying “the Republican brand is damaged.” Hmmmm…and I wonder why that is??
Settle down everybody.
Everybody is all concerned about money. Why?Because it’s a big deal, but not how some of you are presenting it. Money is a requirement to win elected office and it has been since the republic’s inception. Money means you can get yoour message out. It’s that simple. That’s why the WSJ and the RNCC look at Rigell as the leading candidate in the 2nd.
Think critically here about who is the best candidate to win an election. Logic will always direct you toward the candidate who can get his message out, which costs money.
Why are people so upset that Scott succeeded in his business? Most businesses fail. His did not. So why is he the focus of derision here? He did nothing illegal to in earning his success. He employed sound business practices and conservative priniciples to build his business and his wealth for his family. If you’re so obsessed with money-you might want to pay attention to how he got it. Just a suggestion.
This election will not be about national defense. It will be about the economy-specifically our local economy. People don’t want politicians. They want people who can lead us through this difficult economic time. This plays to Rigell’s and Ben’s natural strengths, but Rigell is the definitive leader on this issue because of the scope of his success.
Republicans (I mean voters-not party loyalists)… Republicans and independents will look toward a man with proven business acumen. Then they will look at his character. Rigell will do exceptionally well when voters must decide between Nye or the GOP nominee. The WSJ and NRCC undersatnd this. They look beyond money and so should we. The WSJ and NRCC aren’t driven by blind party loyalty or wealth envy. Look at it analytically-in othr words, remove your bias, and you’ll see that Scott Rigell is a solid conservative candidate.
Then add in his deep roots in the community. When you live, worship, and are involved civicallly you begin to tear down the political walls that people readily hide behind. It’s difficult to eviscerate a man when you know them. The peope of Hampton Roads know Scott Rigell-and he is not perceived by people in the community as he is by a few of you on this blog. Widen your vision and you’ll see a civic leader who has the respect and admiration of many disparate groups within our small community. It’s a daunting obstacle fo rthe other GOP candidates to overcome. I appluad their efforts, but the loyal and passionate defenders of these guys must raise their heads from time to time and see that most voters don’t view Scott as this political machiavellian machine subverting campaigns and blindly collectinng money from a cash cow business. That’s hard to type. It’s seems so ludicrous when it is broken down to the image you guys are trying to present.
Mr Rigell you’re a vetern, a true civic leader, an accomplished business person, and (most importantly) a committed husband, father, and grandfather-if that disqualifies you in the eyes of a few misguided blog posters then wear that as a badge of honor. I salute you and all of our candidates who have to endure these ridiculous attacks.
Richard- it almost sounds like Rigell is getting his feelings hurt by these comments. If so, he’s certainly not ready for the spotlight of a targeted general election and the glare of Congress.
I have no problem with Mr. Rigell, I just do not think that he is the best person for the job. I do not feel as though he is qualified to serve as a Member of Congress. Just because he has a lot of money and wrote checks for people so they are now repaying the favor for him. So he walked for Bob McDonnell anyone else? Has he ever helped out on campaigns other than money? And, if he has always supported the GOP party how come he just joined the VB GOP party this past year?
I was in DC on 9/11. I have personal friends that served and died in Iraq. No one will ever have to explain the war on terror to me.
Confused, why would you say this?
Richard- it almost sounds like Rigell is getting his feelings hurt by these comments. If so, he’s certainly not ready for the spotlight of a targeted general election and the glare of Congress.
That’s preposterous. Does anyone here actually think we are channeling the candidate’s thinking?
And, Matt – you say Rigell is not qualified? Are you serious? Have you ever been to DC and met members of Congress? Rigell would instantly brighten Congress by a 1000 watts. Of course he is qualified by any measure.
All of the GOP candidates are qualified and would do a fine job as our Congressman. But lets be realistic, and not get confused, about who is likely to be the nominee.
If you want to be a real candidate you have to raise real money – in this case more than $2 million. So far only one GOP candidate has proven his ability to raise money in the district. That’s Rigell.
Ron Mexico- “I’m on no one’s staff. Also, I see no consultants listed on Scott Rigell’s payroll on his FEC report so there actually aren’t any. You see actual people support Scott Rigell for Congress because THEY LIKE HIM.”
Did you actually look at his FEC report? If so, you would have seen a payment of $6199.12 on October 1, 2009 to a company named SMP08, LLC for “campaign management consulting.” That same company was hired by John Amiral. He gave them $1600 on July 1, 09, $2637 on July 13, 09 and $734.10 on July 22,09.
Come on Ron. Do you your homework. That was just plain lazy.
Confused-I dont speak for Rigell, I’m sure he’s heard far worse in his life and career than what some people are insinuating here. When I see a comment so inane, for example: “is he getting his feelings hurt,” I stand up to the ridiculous accusation and try to shed some light on the reckless, intellectually-shallow posts of people hiding behind clever taglines.
Matt-he’s not running -and leading-just because he wrote a bunch of checks. He’s a legitimate candidate. He was recruited by countless people within the party, as you define it, to seek this nomination. It is a fallacy of logic to conclude that Scott Rigell is a candidate for office because he wrote checks.
Scott Rigell has been on the political scene locally for two decades. He has been influential in our area’s ability to have full GOP representation in Richmond and in assisting Bob McDonnell in his gubernatorial win.
I’m a party guy-believe it or not. We all can give to the party in different ways. I don’t think money is the only sign of support (to the guy who called out the lady to donate a days pay-it’s the wrong tact-I’m glad she’s involved and hopefully listening and learning about the process). I donate a ton of time-and a little money-because I have no money and I love politics. Other people share my passion, but they can’t serve with time as I am afforded to at this period in my life. I’m sure that will change one day. So we have countless people who might come to an event or work the polls etc. I have a neighbor-76 years old-he’s worked the polls at my local polling station for twenty-five years (Go-Bob Tata). He’s never been to a breakfast or an Advance or even attended a political fund raiser-is he a republican? He is more of a republican than say for example: one of the co-founders of Tusk and Trunk? Or the HS kid who gives 20+ hours a week at a phone bank? How do you rank the “republicaness” of my neighbor? I rank him high. You might not.
What I’m saying is that each person who considers themselves a republican is fine with me-please do more if you can, but I won’t criticize a person because i deemed they should do more by my own arbitrary criteria. The 2nd District Chairman’s job is to recruit candidates. The local VB Unit chair’s job is to recruit candidates. Kenny Golden helped recruit Scott-because Kenny is a stand up guy and he was faithfully fulfilling the duties of his office. I will always respect Kenny for how he managed his time as chairman. Now was it recruitment like Thelma Drake recruited Rigell?-I doubt it, but Kenny did his job fully because that is what the party does. We identify and recruit candidates and new members. You guys need to get off the party high horse and broaden your thinking about how political parties work.
You guys make Rigell out as a guy who emerged from the shadows to self finance a political campaign to join comrade Obama in Washington. It is simply ridiculous.
Richard let’s talk political party talk, since you are tutoring us on how parties work.
Is Rigell eligible to hold the 2nd District Chairman position, the same chair that Kenny Golden held?
I am simply pleased with ALL of the candidates. We are blessed here in the 2nd District. I liked Chuck Smith too.
‘Statement of support’ does this equal endorsement? Sounds like a play on words. Hunter and Edwards endoresment anouncements were circulated on Taylor campaign emailing list too. How can this be blamed on another campaign? Did they also hijack the campaign’s mass email list or just bought it with all of the excess money. What does ‘unitemized in the report’ mean? I thought campaign donations were supposed to be reported if over certain amount. Only Edwards money was kept track of?
How much can these guys self fund? Doesn’t seem fair. Is there a link to find out who contributes to who?
If you read the story above, you would see there was never an Edwards announcement ever made, except by BD. I also just recieved a flyer from Taylor with Hunter coming down to do a fundraiser for him. That along top of a sitting City Council endorsement and another endorsement from a sitting member of Armed Services. At the end of the day what does an endorsement really mean.
Unitemized donations are recorded, but do not need to be reported in an FEC filing unless they are over a certain amount of money.
To look at filings go to http://www.fec.gov and search reports.
John Q, not true. Taylor campaign sent out through their email list announcement of Edwards’s ‘endorsement’ last month. Also sent through same email list Hunter’s ‘endorsement.’ Endorsement was the exact word used. I also received the announcement of the special event through the Taylor campaign about the fundraiser but the original email send said ‘Congressman Duncan Hunter Endorses Scott Taylor.’
I.e. whatever ‘endorsement’ means it doesn’t mean ‘fundraiser.’ Also, since these emails were sent out by the Taylor campaign his campaign can’t blame it on anyone else.
Chris, I do not recall any such email about Edwards – care to prove your accusation? As for the Hunter endorsement/non-endorsment garbage, if the man is coming to do a fundraiser for you, whether they use the word endorsement or not it is a defacto endorsement. Just like Bob McDonnell showing up at Rigell’s kickoff is defacto support, whether he says it is or not.
Tim J. – Kenny was never the 2nd District District Chairman (Gary Byler is, before him Bruce Meyer, before him Mike Ball). Kenny was the Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia Beach. Obviously your question is rhetorical so why don’t you enlighten the rest of us as to the answer. Thanks.
GovGirl, ask anyone on the UDT SEAL email list that Taylor got a hold of. This was not a voluntary email list that people joined to receive Taylor updates yet he keeps sending them. Someone appearing at an event or fundraiser is not an endorsement. You can pay Rudy to appear just about anywhere. I could give that guy $100 and he’d show up at my house for dinner. I am sure this is true of just about every political figure. You give them money, they show up. An endorsement is saying ‘I vote for you and I put my name on your name.’ Not pay me $100 and I’ll show up at your event.
Naysayers anonymous. 12 step program…. the first step is denial.
Also, if your argument is you could pay anyone(politicians included) to show up to do events and fundraisers for you…. Can you remind me who showed up to Rigell’s kickoff?
The same people were on here talking about “de facto” endorsements from Bob that are now angered over another Republicans success. No wonder the party is “damaged”.
Jimmy, not sure who showed up to Rigell’s kickoff. Was it someone who endorsed him? Friend of his? Or someone that gets paid for appearances? And, was there an entrance fee to come to this event like there is for Taylor’s Hunter even?
What a horrible thing to say about Rudy. That man served this nation for decades. I highly doubt he is getting paid. Chris, if you were half the man Rudy was you would never post such a deplorable cowardlike comment.
Well if you knew the answer you could respond to me instead of just igniting tensions.
Chris/Rigell Supporter,
“You can pay Rudy to appear just about anywhere. I could give that guy $100 and he’d show up at my house for dinner.”
Is that how you show respect to a veteran? I was hoping you wouldn’t sink as low as talking trash about an elite member of our military. I certainly hope you aren’t in the military or a military wife in disguise. If so, thats pretty sad.
Is Rudy being paid? Easy enough to dismiss. What’s the deal?
Chris, that is right, Congressmen from CA just travel around getting paid to show up at fundraisers . . . when you reach the realm of the illogical you know your arguments have lost. What do you think we are, stupid? A member of Congress is not going to headline an event for a candidate with whom they do not agree/support, this is not rocket science people. That is like Obama saying he went to Rev. Wright’s church for 20 years but didn’t agree with anything he said – it does not pass the basic elementary logic test. So one can assume that if he is headlining an event for Taylor, he supports Taylor. I don’t see him making the rounds to anyone else’s campaigns – oops, but there I have hit on the problem haven’t I? It is a big deal to be supported by longtime incumbent members of Congress, especially ones that sit on the Armed Services Committee and Taylor’s competition can’t stand it.
Govgirl,
I am pretty certian that I received an email about the Edwards “endoresment” as well from the Taylor campaign. It came on my phone, which I read and deleted, but I am sure it is stil on my personal email at home. I will look for it and post what I found.
JM, I looked, there was NEVER any official message sent out about Edwards.
@Ripley, my question about Rigell’s eligibility to hold a District Chair or for that matter, become a member of the “Official Committee” goes back to the Virginia Republican Plan (amended 11-09) Section C. “Removal”, second paragraph:
“A member of an Official Committee is held to a higher standard of support for nominees of the Republican Party than an individual who merely participates in a mass meeting, party canvass, convention or primary. Therefore, a member of an Official Committee is deemed to have resigned his Committee position if he
(a) makes a reportable contribution to and/or
(b) allows his name to be publicly used by and/or
(c) makes a written or other public statement in support of a candidate in opposition to a Republican nominee in a Virginia General or Special Election. Such member may be re-instated by a majority vote of the other members of the Committee.”
Has Rigell been granted a waiver for his actions against the Republican Party?
“The Republicans’ current surge is a two-edged sword for the GOP in some places. With the 2010 elections looking like a good opportunity for Republicans – a trend underscored by last week’s victory for Scott Brown (R) in Massachusetts – hotly contested and often divisive primaries or conventions are developing which could threaten the GOP’s potential victories, much like the party split that elected a Democrat for the first time in decades last November in New York’s 23rd District.
The Virginia GOP is a prime example of the anti-Obama agenda resulting in too much of a good thing. The intense opposition to the president’s liberal domestic proposals, especially health-care reform and “cap-and-trade” curbs on industrial emissions, has taken on somewhat populist dimensions, with hotly contested primaries threatening to divide Old Dominion Republicans.”
from http://www.southernpoliticalreport.com/storylink_126_1232.aspx
Jared, I know Rudy personally, yes, he gets paid to appear everywhere. I’ve served longer than he has so don’t bring that into it unless you know someone.
Jimmy, I don’t know the answer to that question. I was asking you.
All I am saying is Taylor’s campaign is blaming DJ and other campaigns for the false Edwards endorsement. This is shameful. Taylor’s campaign itself sent out emails regarding this endorsement. For their campaign to blame it on anyone except for themselves is inaccurate. It has already been pointed out it was posted on Taylor’s Facebook page as well. Stand up and take responsibility for your actions Taylor campaign. Quit playing the blame game.
I find it hard for someone to say that you are being ‘endorsed’ by an individual and not paying for their appearance when you are charging $75 to $600 for entrance and a photo op.
Chris – this is the second time you have accused the Taylor campaign of sending out an email, however you have still failed to produce said email. Also they are not blaming anyone, what they are saying is that they did not lie about an endorsement from Edwards, it was rumored that he would endorse (per both DJ’s and this BD posting) and this was based on a conversation with the campaign. However, Edwards backed out of making the endorsement and no official campaign announcement was ever made. It is not wrong for the Taylor campaign to defend themselves against the deliberate smears and accusations being leveled against them. In addition to this, can you not read? Everything I said, was said in JR’s article, which you obvioulsy did not bother to read before making such ridiculous statements
GovGirl, ‘Regarding the Hunter endorsement, the Taylor campaign insists that it is legit.’ (claiming Edwards endorsement)
‘Scott Taylor met with Dan Edwards and was under the impression he was to be endorsed,’ wrote the Taylor campaign in a response to a Bearing Drift query.’ (sending email to this effect)
‘The Taylor campaign also referred to another campaign having the “funding” to launch these attacks, which, if you read between the lines, is that they believe these rumors are being spread by the Rigell campaign.’ (and this is where your campaign is obviously trying to blame another campaign)
GovGirl from Taylor’s campaign. Check your sent box for the scott@anytimefitness-va-virginiabeach.ccsend.com and you will find what the email.
Well the answer “Chris”, is this: you say Taylor is paying for someone to show up at an event for him. Have you not looked at the laundry list of donations by Rigell to any and every person who he thinks can help him? They showed up to the event for him.
Also, just because someone infers that it was a shot to Rigell, was it?
Not everything has to be about him, as much as y’all want it to be.
The Rigell camp seems to have a problem with Kenny Golden, Ben Loyola, Scott Taylor and Bert Mizusawa because they will not roll over and bow to the almighty. The party is “damaged” because of exactly this.
TimJ.
You are referring to an action taken against a city committee member who engages in such activity. When Rigell made the contribution or stated positive comments about BHO (according to previous posts), he did this before he was a member of city committee. Therefore he was not in a position to be “re-moved”, since he wasn’t a member of CC at the time. He is a member in good standing now and was elected to the committee by a majority of committee members.
I mean if you want to discuss the issue regarding the contribution by all means do so. But your interpretation of the situation as it pertains to the State Party Plan is inaccurate.
Jimmy, I don’t know. I don’t get Rigell emails. I shouldn’t get Taylor emails either. I’m just saying I got the Taylor emails he claims he didn’t send and they said he was ‘endorsed’ not that these people were showing up to an event. The event they were showing up at is charging $75 minimum. I know Rudy, he charges for appearances. I know several political figures charge for appearances. Were these people that showed up endorsing Rigell or just attending an event? I just see a difference between showing up somewhere for someone and actually putting your ‘brand name’ on someone.
Look at any endorsement page Chris…
Sorry to disappoint you Chris, but I am not from the Taylor campaign – don’t even live in the district, just know a smear when I read one, especially when I read it SEVERAL times.
GovGirl, yes, yes, the fact that you heard something several times definitely means it’s a smear. It couldn’t possibly mean that it’s true.
Chris,
Since you were the SOURCE off all afor mentioned smears it is a little difficult to take your claim to that making it accurate seriously. Still waiting for you to produce the email by the way.
GovGirl, there are other people on here claiming to have received the same email. There is also a reference to a post on Facebook. I gave you the source, look it up.
Chris – I tried, surprise, surprise it didn’t go anywhere. Plus, I am a little confused as to how you would have access to the sent mail of a private business owner, pretty sure that is illegal. Yes, there is ONE other person, who has also not produced said email. And the facebook reference is a link to the BD story. So, keep trying – if this email exists wouldn’t it be easy to just copy and paste it into the browser? Just saying.
@Ripley, so the answer to my question based on your interpretaton of the rule is that there is a “statue of limitations” where previous support and indiscretions become history when a member petitions for membership to the committee.
So in Rigell’s case, his contributions and support for Democratic candidates and causes are can’t be used as issues because they happened before he was a committee member.
The other candidates and the Republican party will be pleased with your interpretation of their Plan.
Chris & GovGirl – it’s a moot point. Regardless of whether there was an email from Taylor about the alleged Edwards endorsement, Taylor previously publicized the endorsement via Facebook. I just looked at Taylor’s Facebook page, and the post has now been removed. That was the honorable thing to do, even though it should have been done long ago. Hopefully his campaign will be more careful in the future.
Tim J. – you wrote “Now there is Taylor taking liberties with bogus endorsements and Rigell having to do the same having to walk back a bogus endorsement from Adm. Jack Cavanaugh.” Don’t just throw that kind of stuff out there; show proof. Where and when did Rigell claim an endorsement from Admiral Cavanaugh that did not exist? I don’t see any such endorsement anywhere on Rigell’s website or Facebook page, nor have I heard any mention of such an endorsement. You seem to bash Rigell a lot. While I’m sure he’s a big boy and more than capable of handling it, I personally expect more from the local party activists. Be credible if you’re going to post here. Don’t forget that the ultimate goal is getting Glenn Nye out of office, not ripping apart our local candidates. Any of our local candidates would be better than Glenn Nye!
Tim J.
I just answered your question based on the rule that you posted. You cited a clause in the party plan dealing with the removal of city committee members who engage in one or more of three listed activities. In my view he engaged in clause #1 – giving money to a candidate other than a Republican. Again he did this before he was a member of the committee, thus he faces no discipline for it. The clause also stipulates that a member can be re-instated by a majority vote of the other members of the committee (your statute of limitations issue)
You seem to be missing the fine point, which is that Scott Rigell filed his application to become a member of the Virginia Beach Repulican City Committee, it was reviewed…his membership was voted on and he was elected by a majority of the membership to join.
Also, you didn’t comprehend my post, since I said if you want to discuss the issue of the contribution, go ahead, but your interpretation of the party plan and how it is applied to Rigell’s current membership in the local party is inaccurate.
“A member of an Official Committee is held to a higher standard of support for nominees of the Republican Party than an individual who merely participates in a mass meeting, party canvass, convention or primary. Therefore, a member of an Official Committee is deemed to have resigned his Committee position if he
(a) makes a reportable contribution to and/or
(b) allows his name to be publicly used by and/or
(c) makes a written or other public statement in support of a candidate in opposition to a Republican nominee in a Virginia General or Special Election. Such member may be re-instated by a majority vote of the other members of the Committee.”
Has Rigell been granted a waiver for his actions against the Republican Party?
@Local Conservative, if the current crop of candidates can’t stand up in this small forum to account for their history, policies, endorsements or personal ethics, then the Democrats will lead them to slaughter in the upcoming election. If you haven’t noticed lately, Nye is voting with Wittman and Forbes on almost every vote taken.
That is one steep hill to climb for any Republican candidate who is going to try to differentiate themselves as better and more conservative in the election. A fall campaign fundamental issue right now is that Nye voted for Pelosi as Speaker, but he has voted against her with Forbes and Wittman more than not. And furthermore, Rigell donated more to Obama than Nye did during the last election.
There has been a lot of talk recently about independents and Tea Party folks merging with the Republican party eventually, when Republicans finally adopt core conservative principles. That will not happen as long as you put up RINO candidates, dressed up as a Republicans and using conservative makeup.
@Ripley, point taken and you are right. Rigell joined after the fact and before the clause in this rule was amended in October of 2009.
Tim, you and I are in full agreement that “if the current crop of candidates can’t stand up in this small forum to account for their history, policies, endorsements or personal ethics, then the Democrats will lead them to slaughter in the upcoming election.” I’m all for a competitive primary. I want the strongest Republican candidate to win the nomination so that we’re in a good position facing Nye.
Now, back to my earlier question: where is your proof about this Rigell endorsement from Admiral Cavanaugh (or rather the lack thereof)? I dislike defamatory remarks about any of the candidates. If you don’t have proof, please retract.
Govgirl: If you are questioning whether or not Mr. Taylor’s campaign knew about the so-called endorsement by Mr. Edwards I would also refer you to DJ’s own thread announcing the endorsement. The first comment, by Scott W, is from Mr. Taylor’s campaign manager. I also called Mr. Taylor out on this SEVERAL (as you would put it) times on his Facebook page and via personal Facebook message. He did not take it down until just recently. I would have to say that they most certainly knew.
Chris: An endorsement is publicly declaring one’s support of a candidate. Duncan Hunter has not “endorsed” Mr. Taylor. Duncan Hunter is paid for appearances; all of the funds made through these appearances go towards his re-election campaign. This is not to say Mr. Taylor is paying Duncan Hunter, you will have to look at his finance report to determine that.
Since Govgirl will question this information, the non-endorsement as well as how Mr. Hunter is paid for appearances is verifiable through Congressman Hunter’s Campaign Office (619)463-3896.
@Logical Conservative,
Several weeks ago Admiral Cavanaugh was approached by several of the other 2nd District candidates for an endorsement. His response at that time was that he hadn’t endorsed anyone in the 2nd district, however Adm. Cavanaugh’s endorsement had been on Rigell’s website for months. Adm. Cavanaugh informed the Rigell campaign about the problem, and it has been removed from the Rigell for Congress website.
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