Ben Marchi Leaves AFP-VA
By Shaun Kenney | Thursday, January 13th, 2011 | PoliticsWhat the hell is Americans For Prosperity? Four years ago, that would have been a serious question. Today, just ask (former) Congressman Rick Boucher whether AFP-VA matters.
Ben Marchi announced his departure today from AFP-VA, and the list of accomplishments is worthwhile. Rising from literally nothing, AFP-VA has scalps — and that’s a claim that few state fiscal conservatives groups can manage to brag about.
At an AFP-VA staff meeting, Ben Marchi reminds others that he is a direct descendent of the mountain man Jim Bridger...
I’ve known Marchi for a number of years. Everything he touches seems to turn either to gold… or a big baseball bat with a spike through it.
In fact, the workers deep in the Bearing Drift Vaults have video of this phenomenon in action:
You think we kid?
It’s about the political version of clubbing baby seals.
So go ahead. Ask someone who wants to raise taxes in Virginia whether they want to take on AFP-VA head on. Nice to have a prizefighter in your corner… and in a state where worthwhile campaign operatives on the right are preciously thin, Marchi is one of the best we have in Virginia.
Best of luck in your future endeavors, Ben.
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Shaun Kenney is the Chairman of the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors, former Communications Director for the Republican Party of Virginia, and an active blogger since 2002. Shaun lives in Thomas Jefferson's backyard with his wife, six children, and a modest attempt at a farm in Kents Store, Virginia.
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7 Responses to "Ben Marchi Leaves AFP-VA"
Marchi alludes to a business he and his wife are establishing. If that business should have anything to do with political consulting, or something of that ilk, I would not be surprised if this were a precursor to an imminent George Allen announcement (knowing Ben’s affinity for the former U.S. Senator).
You’re also right, Shaun. Marchi is a someone you want on your side…especially when he’s swinging clubs.
Nice tribute Shaun!
[...] See also Shaun Kenney’s post at Bearing Drift…. [...]
Scary thing is, Ben Marchi might actually –be– a distant relation to Jim Bridger… geez!!
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Bearing Drift and Marcy Hernick. Marcy Hernick said: RT @AFPVA: "What is AFP? 4yrs ago, that would've been a serious question. Today, just ask fmr Congressman Rick Boucher" http://bit.ly/ftD3AM [...]
Nice quickie Shaun, I enjoyed the comparasons.
Ben and I are starting our own chain of ice cream stores in Virginia and franchising them nationwide. stay tuned for more details.
[...] Those were the days when Ben “the Apache” Marchi was running the joint. [...]
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