Stanley to run for State Senate
By JR Hoeft | Thursday, November 4th, 2010 | PoliticsBill Stanley, Chairman of the GOP’s Fifth District Congressional Committee, will be running for the State Senate to replace Congressman-elect Robert Hurt. It is our understanding that the Democrats are not fielding a candidate at this time (Update: Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors Chairman Hank Davis may be interested…more to follow).
However, Bill is expecting at least one, if not more, names to come out for the R nod, where they expect a three week nominating process.
Via Bruce Hedrick of Southside-Central and WMDV-TV (Danville):
Danny Marshall has said “No”, Don Merricks said “I’d like to, but I can’t while running a business”, and Charles Poindexter said “I’d do better in the House for my area”. Kathy Byron hasn’t returned a call.
Fred Shanks (Danville City Councilman) is looking for something much bigger… he’s got something planned soon.
Of course, if Stanley does get the nod, that will make determining the new 5th District Chair an interesting topic for discussion too.
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JR, I’d just like to clarify that my comments about Fred Shanks are my personal observations.
Shanks has taken a “Watchdog of the Treasury” role on Danville’s City Council and appears to be up-and-coming in the Republican ranks. As a Danville resident, I am a strong Fred Shanks supporter.
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That would be a real tought seat for a Democrat to pick up.
Bring back Charlie Hawkins.
Only Democrat I could see having a chance out there (and would likely still be an underdog) is Whitt Clement, but isnt he practicing law in Richmond now
Still, crazy things can happen with special elections. I guess losing Tom Perriello really dispirited Southside Democrats.
I think Whitt is in Richmond now. He’d do well in Danville, but Pittsylvania and Campbell are very Republican.
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Whitt Clement?
The man who left Danville in his rear-view mirror once he lost the primary for Attorney General?
Oh hell no.
This is a no brainer – Bill Stanley is a great candidate whose contribution to taking back VA-05 is commendable. Send Stanley to the Senate!!!
Im sure Bill Stanley would make a fine State Senator but how is he going to be effective as a State Senator,5th district chairman and run a law office ? I just don’t see how he could do a good job at all three.
Will, though I am not sure, I would suspect that if elected to state Senate, Bill STanley would relinquish 5th District Chairman’s job. And since the law practice is his own, I suspect he could keep that.
I hope you are right but someone told me he had plans to do all three.Im not sure that would be the best thing for the 5th district as im sure you know being a 5th district chairman takes alot of time.
I just spoke with Hank Davis and his official reply is “No comment”.
FYI: Bill Stanley is scheduled to be on WMDV at 6:00 PM
Well I am a fan. If the precedent is there for being senator and district chairman at the same time, or it doesn’t pose a problem go for it. He did a great job with that district this year. Helped unite the party around Hurt after the primary, and would make a great senator.
Willie,
Bill Stanley made many campaign promises that he has broken, including saying he would not use the 5th District Chairmanship to run for any elected office.
Now he wants to run for office AND keep the chairmanship ? How hungry is he for power ? Many problems in a number of units have been swept under the rug by Bill to get through the election. Now he is going to effectively forget most of the district for the next several months and let the problems go unresolved ? Wait till you see how many promises he did not fulfill that he made when he was running. Since you are not in the district, you really have no idea.
Remember the promise to raise $250,000 for the 5th District GOP? SHOW ME THE MONEY
How hungry is he for power? RPV CHAIR, 5TH DISTRICT CHAIR, VA-19 SENATE, hold on to 5th District Chair, just in case he loses Va-19 Senate …
I understand the money he raised was less that 10% of what he promised so he made another promise to raise it next year. How will he do that while being in the state Senate and raising money for himself ? Was he thinking about running himself when he made that promise for next year ?
BTW, what ever happened to his voter registration project ? Did anyone get registered ? Anyone at all ?
Fred Shanks is in the race against Bill Stanley (just as I had a strong feeling he would be).
This is going to be interesting.
Well Not Bill Stanley let me take a guess as to who you are.Christian Schonewald or Rachel Schonewald ? The midget or the amazon woman ?
You two should be in a circus way away from the 5th district.Albemarle county went for Perriello maybe it is time for a new chair there.
Will: the Schoenwalds have been very good to the 5thCD. They have helped with training, fundraising, phone banking–all aspects of grass roots politicking.
they have also been very supportive of Bill Stanley’s efforts.
Albemarle went for Perriello because the county’s demographics are 4 to 1 Dems.
From what I can see, Bill Stanley told everyone that it wasn’t fair for him to raise money for the committee when they needed to raise all they could for Robert Hurt against the well-funded Tom Perriello. He raised a bunch of money for Robert, even held a fundraiser for him. I am told that he gave the maximum amount to Hurt for the general election. Plus, he poured a lot of his own money into the Fifth District committee. And, @NotBillStanley, I watched him work his tail off to organize the fifth district to help Hurt beat Perriello. He got signs and sample ballots for the polling places, and tried to have them all covered on election day. He did training throughout the 5th, I went to two of them, one for grassroots training in Farmville, and one just recently for inside poll workers in Danville. When he ran for Chairman, he promised to get the Republican nominee elected, and he did that. That’s better than Tucker Watkins can say, who couldn’t even help Virgil Goode to victory in 2008. Are you quibbling with success? And, I know a lot of the unit chairmen in the 5th, and they like him and said they helped them locally. There will always be problems with a few of those local committees, you can’t make it all perfect.
I say, “go Bill!” We need a hard-working CONSERVATIVE to keep this senate seat out of the Democrats hands. He is the strongest candidate I see.
Will, You never have to guess if I or my wife are making a comment on a blog. We post under our real names because we have the courage to stand by what we say. I don’t know why you seem to have a reserve of malice towards me and Rachel. Name calling (midget and amazon) seem to be unnecessary and derogatory. I don’t believe either of us have done anything to harm you, Bill Stanley or the Party.
I am a Party loyalist. Bill Stanley won in a fair fight. Every time he has asked me to do something over the last 5 months, I have done it – ie. training sessions, running for District Vice-Chair, etc. As far as the Senate special election goes, I have no opinion one way or the other because, as a matter of practice, I don’t involve myself in races where I don’t live or that don’t affect my community. I would honestly like to know what your problem with me is. This is the second time in less than 6 months that you have seen fit to accuse me of things that are completely baseless. If this was another time, the words “insulted my honor” may come to mind and, of course, the requisite actions after that statement. If you have an issue with me, why don’t you be a man and call me (434-242-1895) and tell me what the issue is… but I suspect you don’t have the stones to do that because it is much easier to take anonymous pot-shots on a blog.
Christian I do use my real name. Also if you would have answered your phone I would have told you exactly what my problem is with you.You are nothing more than a tool for the past chairman.People like you are exactly what is wrong with the Republican party.People like you are the very reason we now have the Tea party.From what I have heard Rachel causes the 5th district meeting to look like a circus with her constant objecting.Most people at the meetings think she is a idiot.You and the people you worship have caused very good people to leave the 5th district GOP but I guess you think you are doing a great job.You are part of the problem we have in the 5th district.Did I leave any questions for you ? I hope not if so I can go on.
Kelley how do know so much about the Schoenwald’s ?
Not Bill Stanley,
Bill raised a ton of money for Hurt and other candidates in the 5th district.
Also, did Fred Shanks raise taxes as councilman?
Will – I’m glad to hear you post under your real name. That will make it easier in the future when you attack me to file a defamation lawsuit. Let’s also be straight – you never did call me. iPhones keep a log of the calls they receive and there are no numbers or calls over the last 24 hours from people I don’t know. I have also answered every call I have received in the last 24 hours.
You seem to think I’m someone that I’m not. I don’t know where you get that perception from and I still don’t understand the extreme level of malice that you have towards someone who has worked for over 5 years for zero pay to get conservative candidates elected from school board all the way up through president. As far as your issues with my wife go, it sounds like you’re working from hearsay. I also find it interesting that it troubles you that in District meetings she’s trying to make sure that the rules are followed. After all, I thought we were the party of law and order.
I still invite you to call me to talk to me directly. Your lying about calling me already tells me that you probably won’t, but we will see.
I would love to know who these people are that you claim I worship. I reserve worshiping for only one entity and that would be God. Will, you have nothing to fear from me since I no longer have any power in the party. I hold no office and have minimal influence. Perhaps you should spend your time taking out your rage on people that still have power and authority in the party.
No sir you are a liar I called the number you gave.Please file a defamation lawsuit against me.I would love to help you waste your money LMAO.As to who the people you worship ypo know exactly who they are little man.
Will, what possible problem could you have with the Schoenewalds? do create any more problems. We have enough in the 5th already.
what I meant to say: please don’t create any more fussing than we have already in the 5th.
Hey Kelley im a old fart but I still know a few people that are working hard for the Republican party and doing it for the good of the party not for self gain.Things sure have changed alot from back when I was helping.Back then everyone worked had for the party now days alot of people just want a title.You might be shocked at some of the stuff that goes on nowdays.
Kelley – I agree with you completely: there are far more important things in the 5th District and the Commonwealth to worry about and deal with than someone who takes pleasure in creating problems. For my part, Will is of no account and I see no further need to take any of his bait or allow him to continue taking pleasure from what he seems to hope is my displeasure. I feel sorry for someone who is this angry and twisted up inside.
Well Christian you sure changed in just a few hours cause at 11:37 you were going to file a lawsuit against me.
Kelley im not trying to start a fuss but maybe you should attend a 5th district meeting and see who is causing the division in the 5th district.It sure as hell isn’t me.
“I still know a few people that are working hard for the Republican party and doing it for the good of the party not for self gain.”
So for Bill Stanley:
1. Unknown unit chairman acts as lawyer for Jeff Frederick
2. After Frederick gets booted, makes a run for RPV Chair
3. After losing RPV Chair, runs for 5th District Chair blaming his opponent for Virgil Goode’s loss and accusing his opponent of being a Clinton Democrat
4. Promises not to use his position as a stepping-stone to run for higher office
5. Remains as unit chairman just in case he loses his bid for 5th District Chair
6. Cuts a backroom deal with Rick Boyer (who attacked Steve Newman’s conservatism) to earn his support and get elected 5th District Chair
7. Does everything he can to make sure Jim McKelvey knocks off Robert Hurt in the primary (no luck)
8. Fails to raise $250,000 as promised in his run for 5th District Chair
9. Announces his run for Virginia Senate the next day after Robert Hurt wins the election and less than a year after being elected 5th District Chair
10. Remains as 5th District Chair just in case he loses his bid for Virginia State Senate
Bill Stanley doesn’t fit that bill.
Well please tell me who YOU think is working FOR the party ?
Isn’t Rick Boyer Tim Boyer’s brother that just got his ass kicked in Campbell County ? If Rick didn’t do any better job campaigning than Tim does making it to 5th district meeting no wonder he lost so bad.Didn’t Hurt endorse Rick ?
“Isn’t Rick Boyer Tim Boyer’s brother that just got his ass kicked in Campbell County?”
Yes, that would be the one. The same one who co-opted Lynchburg Tea Party Chairman Mark Lloyd into helping elect Bill Stanley 5th District Chair. The same one who bandied about trying to paint Robert Hurt as a left-wing socialist (until Rick Boyer decided he needed the nomination of the Republican party to have a chance in the clerk of court’s race).
None of these folks are working for the good of the party.
Once Rick Boyer got the “R” beside his name, all the elected Republicans endorsed him; I guess the folks in Campbell County knew better.
Wow the fifth district sure has alot of twists and turns.
Not Bill Stanley,
Is that you tucker? Still bitter after the 5th district convention?
The fact of the matter is that Bill Stanley is the best candidate for this job. He has a proven record of working hard for this district, he is a solid conservative, and he understands the needs of this district.
We cannot afford to let what happened to Ken Cuccinelli’s seat happen to Robert Hurts. This is an election we should win, and Bill Stanley gives us the best chance to do that.
Will, would love to attend 5th district meeting. perhaps we could sit together.
@Aaron-
Oh please, no, this is not Tucker Watkins, and we can do a lot better than Bill Stanley.
Kelley that is a great idea.I have been wanting to go for some time just to see what really goes on.
Has Robert Hurt said who he will support ?
If people dont think bill stanley is the right person for the job, then please tell me who is better for it out of the 4 that are running?
A Legislative assistant?
A councilman?
An Engineer?
A 5th district chairman?
thank about it
Will White
You are a liar. Over and over again. A mean liar at that.
A liar about your using your real name, a liar about how long you have been involved in politics in the 5th and a liar about almost everyone you attack. Those you attack do a heck of a lot of hard work wile you sit back and run your list of personal attacks against them. You are not needed so go away.
Christian and Rachael Schoenewald did more this week in a weekend than you did the entire campaign.
Ypu need to go back into the bottom of your slimy cesspool and not bother anyone again.
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