Virginia House of Delegates Republican Caucus
Campaigns & Elections
Statement of Speaker Howell on Resignation of Attorney General Bob McDonnell
Feb 3rd
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) today commented on the announcement by Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell of his resignation, effective February 20, 2009:
“Bob McDonnell is a strong, principled leader with common sense ideas and practical solutions to problems that people care about as well as an impressive track record of bipartisan legislative success that has helped make Virginia better, safer and more prosperous,” said Speaker Howell.
“I was pleased to serve with Bob in the House of Delegates for many years and to work closely with him the past four as Attorney General. Name almost any major issue – crime, education, welfare, strengthening families, transportation or jobs and economic growth – that Virginians have grappled with over the past 15 years and Bob McDonnell was there, leading with conviction, championing policy innovations and demonstrating a genuine willingness to work collaboratively for the future of Virginia.
“Bob McDonnell is a man of character who has served the citizens of the Commonwealth ably and effectively as their Attorney General. I thank him for his distinguished service and wish him and all of his family continued success.”
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Special Election in the 46th District
Jan 10th
Joe Murray is running a fantastic campaign in the 46th District. The special election is Tuesday January 13th.
Email from the Murray campaign,
The campaign is going great! Thanks to your help we have hit our fundraising goals – THANK YOU! Now we really need your help to turn out the vote.
Even if you don’t live in Virginia’s 46th district (or the state) I hope you help us make calls, go door to door, or help us next Tuesday – ELECTION DAY!
For friends and family who live out of state and want to help – we’ll send you the phone lists and you can dial from your home! Lots of options here to fit your schedule. We’ve done great so far, please help us bring home a victory next week – this will be a first for Republicans!
Phone Banks–Every night from Monday, Jan 5, to Monday, Jan 12, 6 pm to 8:30 pm. These are easy calls–we’re only calling known Republicans. Chris Marston’s House, 110 Shooters Ct, Alexandria. Please RSVP to chair@AlexGOP.org. Bring your own cell phone if you can. (If you’d rather make phone calls from home, we can send you a list, just contact chair@AlexGOP.org).
Door-to-Door Canvassing–Saturday, Jan 10 at 10 am, 12:30 pm, or 3 pm (or all three shifts); Sunday, Jan 11 at 12:30 pm or 3 pm. Meet at Panera Bread, 3201 Duke St, Alexandria. Please RSVP to chair@AlexGOP.org.
Election Day Operations–We need volunteers to serve as poll watchers, make GOTV calls to identified supporters, provide rides to the polls, and serve as couriers between the polling places and phone banks: Poll Watching Shifts (3.5 Hours)–5:30 am to 10 am; 10 am to 1:30 pm; 1:30 pm to 5 pm; 5 pm to 7:30 pm–Contact Marianne Coates to volunteer (m-b-coates@comcast.net) NB: Must be registered to vote in the City of Alexandria.
Phone Bank Shifts (3 hours)–10 am to 1 pm; 1 pm to 4 pm; 4 pm to 7 pm–Contact Brenda Hankins to volunteer (bmhankins@gmail.com) Rides to the Polls/Couriers (3.5 hours)–9:30 am to 1 pm; 1 pm to 4:30 pm; 4:30 pm to 7 pm–Contact Jerry Lipson to volunteer (lojer7747@aol.com)