Breaking – SCC votes for primary, against increased convention and delegate fees
By Brian Schoeneman | Saturday, November 20th, 2010 | PoliticsThis just in from the RPV Advance – the State Central Committee has voted in favor of a primary to choose our nominees for the 2012 election cycle. In addition to opting for a primary over a convention, SCC voted against amendments to the party plan that would increase the amount of the filing fees for candidates at a convention, and impose a mandatory $50 fee on all delegates to the convention.
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A veteran political professional, a long-time Republican party activist and new attorney, Brian W. Schoeneman has been offering his opinions at Bearing Drift since 2010. He serves on the Board of Virginia Line Media, LLC, which operates Bearing Drift and spends his days representing the U.S. Merchant Marine in Washington, D.C. He hails from Fairfax County, Virginia, where he lives with his wife and son.
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If George Allen doesn’t say an obscure he mine as well start picking out the drapes.
Good news about not increasing the fees. Bad news about choosing a primary over a convention.
BERT 2012
Great news. If you like the idea that we the taxpayers will now have to foot the bill for this. Thanks RPV, So glad we get to now spend 2.5 million dollars on a REPUBLICAN primary. Jerks. This primary will not even take place till JUNE of 2012!
Yay for common sense!
Smart move! and ditto Turbo.
If the taxpayers are footing the bill for an open primary, then the political parties should be held to the same state election laws and oversight as a general election.
If it’s Allen, I’ll pick Webb.
Bert Mizusawa 2012!!!!
Good news on both counts. This certainly makes the election process much more participatory and is good for party-building. Primaries are good for candidates to get ready for the General. I never understood the proposed new rule to the party plan of charging candidates a whopping $50,000 filing fee. I am thrilled that one got thrown in the round file.
But the Libertarian streak in me still thinks any political party should foot the bill for public elections.
Let the games begin! George Allen is out. After a hard look at Delegate Marshall… too old (68 in 2012) and too far right (social issues) for my taste (likely also a turn-off for Independents). I hope Bert throws in AND is encouraged to run by McDonnell, Rigell, Cantor, Mullins, et. al. Guessing (by BD’s previous endorsement of Bert for Congress), he would have BD in his camp??
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Bert Mizusawa is a Virginia throw-back. He is a man straight out of the history books who exemplifies Virginia’s heritage of producing statesmen. Whether it is his proven military leadership under fire, sustained academic excellence, or superior business savvy, Mizusawa takes us back to an era when our leaders possessed an “all of the above” quality that left us all proud.
Mizusawa has had a career of service to his country – and in the service-oriented second, no candidate comes close to having the qualifications and regional ties that Bert does. After growing up in Hampton Roads and graduating from Kecoughtan High School, he earned a presidential appointment to West Point and merely graduated first in his class. He then served as a paratrooper in Europe during the Cold War, and, while stationed in Italy, made hundreds of drops along the “Iron Curtain.” His skills led to his selection to command the Army’s forward-most combat unit in the Korean DMZ where he earned a Silver Star. His efforts at leading soldiers in combat to rescue a Soviet defector were later recognized by President Ronald Reagan in the Reagan Diaries.
Following active duty, he earned a law degree from Harvard Law School and was selected a MacArthur Fellow in National Security. After spending some time on Wall Street, he was appointed by Chairman Strom Thurmond as a Professional Staff Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. His responsibilities included oversight of the nascent Joint Forces Command – an effort which has led to the creation of more than 5,000 jobs in Hampton Roads – not to mention greater efficiency in manning, training and equipping the Armed Forces. After a mere three years working in the Senate, he was selected as the Army’s Senior Executive for interagency and international affairs.
While leading our country in government in a civilian capacity, Mizusawa has also been called to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan in a military capacity and is currently a Brigadier General in the Army Reserve, responsible for 4,000 soldiers. But while his service to country is exemplary, over the course of the campaign, Bert Mizusawa has also proven himself to be a keen statesman, able to lead on ideas and solid policy.
Mizusawa has never shied from a debate; he has never allowed questions of his credibility; he has never wavered on his conservatism; he has only grown stronger as a candidate. Bert Mizusawa has shown a depth of knowledge on the issues most important to the people of the Second District and is the one candidate most prepared to deliver results on day one. He brings the experience, credentials, knowledge and reputation to best serve the Second District and represent the people’s interests in Washington.
Bearing Drift is exceptionally proud to endorse Bert Mizusawa for Congress.http://bearingdrift.com/2010/06/01/bearing-drift-endorsement-2nd-congressional-district-bert-mizusawa/
Marshall is too old or have a problem…for the most part that he has a few social issues that I don’t agree on. I believed evryone is entitled to their beliefs. No need to be in the closet on anything. Even as a Libertarian, I can work with the religious right. Even listen to them express their beliefs on how things should be. No problem with attempts to change hearts & minds. That’s the 1st amendment. Just don’t go making people felons for having adult CONSENTING sex with other people. Ok, I strongly favor civil unions,but I can live with people not being perfect. The fact is that on many fronts, Marshall stands for freedom and I would be proud to have him replace Webb.
However, I really do like Bert Mizusawa. That said, if he has any inclination to run, he better show it real fast BEFORE people commit to either Marshall or Allen.
Meant to say I don’t think Marshall is too old or too socially conservative. Evidently, I am too old to post from my cell phone.
I spoke with Bert yesterday and was satisfied to hear that he would consider running for the job. It takes money and a coalition of volunteers to get the word out asap so here is my support.
There is no degree of experience Allen has gained as governor or senator that offsets the worldy experiences of someone with distinguished armed forces experience and aside from Macaca, Allen has a profoud lack of experience that I feel a Virginia Senator must have. When Warner retired we were left exposed leaving Webb as the choice of many R’s including myself. If the R’s are going to field a candidate that person must have R, D & I appeal and not by any measure harbor ugly bias towards any citizen. Allen blew it big time and is in my book unfit for high office. It is very telling to wit who is already endorsing and supporting Allen and I have harsh words for some of them that I will save for now.
I join several others who in the last 24 hours have pledged to contribute to an exploratory committee for Bert as soon as one could be formalized. Time to put money where the mouth & blog comments are. I pledge $1000 to Bert for U.S. Senate! Where do I send my check?
@ Reid, I admire Delegate Marshall’s mind and convictions. But if this recent Washington Post story is accurate … “There’s nothing subtle about the goal at the Republican Governors Association meeting that began here Wednesday – it’s nothing less than an effort to start rebranding a party long known as a bastion of white men.” … then he’s the wrong guy for 2012. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/17/AR2010111701434.html?hpid=moreheadlines
Marshall is an accomplished legislator; I admire his grit and candor. However, the Feb. comments (which were plain stupid) will either kill him, hound him, and/or shape 2012 dialogue, especially in Virginia cities where voters are not so evangelical or zealous re contraception and abortion (i.e. Richmond and NOVO, which Webb won 58.1 % over Allen).
In 2012 Virginia will be in the cross hairs; Obama can’t loose Virginia. I would encourage others to do their own research, view clips, and come to their own conclusions about Marshall’s viability as the republican candidate.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVPR4A8pVq0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V5df7Nsq8A&feature=fvw
@Turbo – thumbs up!
Sorry – last one was meant for Britt Howard. Duh!
I had no idea Del. Marshall was that old. He’s holding up pretty well.
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