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.

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.

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.

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?

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!

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.