Quiet Summer Days, Mint Juleps and Lots of Politics

For a mid-July week when many people are on vacation, you wouldn’t think much would be happening. The election isn’t until early November and the weather has been so hot and sticky, the last thing anyone wants to think about is knocking doors or ringing up constituents on the phone.


But as we all know, politics never takes a holiday in Virginia. So we needed a little shot in the arm so to speak. The excitement started out this week with the grand opening of several Victory Offices here in Central Virginia. We had the distinct pleasure of opening some of these offices on Thursday with the Chair of the Republican National Committee, Reince Priebus. A down to earth Wisconsinite, Chairman Priebus reminded us that we need to work hard in accomplishing the four basic steps as a party: 1: we need people of their word; 2) who will run for office; 3) win the election; and 4) govern like they campaign. Sounds simple enough, the trick is finding that ideal candidate. You can see the Chairman’s and Ken Cuccinelli’s speeches at www.BiGWand.net.

This Saturday Virginia’s own former first lady, Susan Allen, came to Richmond to promote her children's book, “The Remarkable Ronald Reagan, Cowboy and Commander in Chief.” Mrs. Allen spent time with the children (and the adults) talking to them about the estimable Ronald Reagan, his dedication to conservative values and shared some inside stories about George Allen Sr., George Allen Jr. and the President. Always the gracious hostess, while signing the books she took the time to converse with old friends and get to know the new friends who came out to see her.

Later that afternoon the grand Opening of the Powhatan/Goochland Victory Office held its kick off. Ben Sloan, Chair of Goochland County and Tim Gresham, Chair of Powhatan County were on board to meet and greet the 100+ volunteers in attendance. The Goochland Women’s Republican Committee provided excellent snacks and goodies and members of Goochland’s Board of Supervisors and School Board were in attendance. Our 65th District representative, Delegate Lee Ware was there to show his support for gubernatorial candidate, Ken Cuccinelli. Ken spoke to the crowd, encouraging volunteerism from every corner of the district and fielded some questions.

So get out your pile drivers, put on your candidate hats and lapel stickers and get ready for another season of politicking so we can win back our state, our nation and our freedom.


By JG

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