Does anyone know anything about Susan Stimpson, chairwoman of the Stafford Co. BoS? The blog rumors are that she's going to announce for Lt. Gov. this week, and judging from some of the names confirmed to "attend" her FB announcement, she seems like she's one of ours.
Susan Stimpson for Lt. Gov. 2013
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Looking at her facebook page, she seems to be a bit of a fiscal hawk and not afraid to point out corruption. Too bad she isn't on the Board up here in Prince William. She seems to be a lot easier on the wallet than ̶B̶o̶s̶s̶ ̶H̶o̶g̶g̶ Corey Stewart, as well as on the eyes.
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Got this email from Jeff Frederick. He and his wife are legit pro-liberty folks. Susan Stimpson has a history of stomping out the grassroots that we should be aware of.
"And, with one election year behind us, we in Virginia get to look forward to another just around the corner. Before we get much deeper into the campaigns, I wanted to share my thoughts with you on two of those races: Lieutenant Governor (LG) and Attorney General (AG).
For LG, Amy and I will be supporting our friend and (now) delegate Scott Lingamfelter. Scott and I served together in the House of Delegates where we were close allies. He was there for me in my tough re-election efforts, and in the early stages of my campaign for state party chairman, he offered his support without hesitation. Scott also was among the first people to encourage me to run for the state Senate last year. In that race, he went beyond the call of duty in helping me to lock up the nomination and was a true partner for the general election campaign. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that he served our nation in combat as an Army officer, retiring a Colonel. He is grounded by his wife Shelley, and is the father of three.
But in addition to all of that, Scott has a long and diverse voting record – and I can tell you it’s solid. During his time in elective office, he’s fought the right battles and has always stood strong for freedom and liberty. We can count on him to continue that fight as Lt. Governor, evidenced not simply because he says the right things now that he is seeking higher office, but rather because he’s got nearly 10 years of votes and sponsored legislation to prove it.
Finally, and importantly, for a guy who has spent his life in serving his Commonwealth and his country, having been awarded two titles of high honor (Delegate and Colonel), the titles he values most are husband and father. His service is rooted in faith and family. Period.
With respect to AG, we’re supporting Rob Bell, another former colleague of mine in the House of Delegates. I don’t think many would disagree that in his 5 terms in the House, Rob – a former state prosecutor – has distinguished himself as a top leader on judicial and criminal justice issues. There isn’t a property rights or criminal justice law passed over the last decade that didn’t have Rob’s fingerprints on it, and more likely, one that he wasn’t taking the lead on. Virginia is a safer place to live, work, and raise a family because of Rob’s work. Really. He is beyond qualified for the AG job.
Rob also has a solid voting record on all issues important to conservatives like me; he co-authored the Property Rights Amendment that just passed; is an Eagle Scout; and is married with two kids. Plus, Rob understands better than most that he works for the people who he represents and sets the standard for many in being responsive and accessible to his constituents. We often compared notes on that.
And, for both Scott and Rob, I’ve never seen either of them cast aside friends or principal in pursuit of some short term political opportunity. Which brings me to…
While I always prefer to be for someone than against someone, I’d be remiss if I wasn’t completely candid with you about serious doubts I have about a couple other candidates running for these offices.
During my time in public office I quickly learned that the real test of one’s character and commitment isn't simply what they say. Talk is cheap. Rather it is how one conducts themselves -- and more specifically, what they choose to do or not do when the heat is on. Are they consistent when the pressure is unbearable, or are they quick to sell out to relieve that pressure? Further, in this time when so many politicians say one thing and do another, I think it is instructive to take any and every opportunity to look beyond the rhetoric and try to determine who a candidate really is.
There are two people I’d like to warn you about.
I got to know Susan Stimpson (who is running for LG) during my time as RPV Chairman and in the period prior when I was seeking that job. I considered her a friend. Yet, she was a strong ally of Bill Howell (she owes her current elective office to his blessing in her seeking it). When she announced her candidacy for LG and in the subsequent time since, her rhetoric has reflected the exact opposite of the person I knew. Of course, she sounds great now (convenient as she pursues statewide office), but my experience is that she is a top-down establishment Republican who is more interested in position and power rather than her recent claims to be about people and principle. It is only because her public record is so brief that she has been so effective at leading others to believe she's something she is not. And, I should mention that she was among the loudest voices in supporting the effort to reverse the will of the grassroots in removing me as state chairman.
Unlike Susan, Mark Obenshain (running for AG) does have a long voting record, and, in all honesty – it’s not bad. But for someone who I counted on as a friend and an ally in the legislature, I was shocked to find Mark’s name on a letter calling for my removal as RPV chairman. When I called him on it at the time, the best excuse he could muster was that he was now in the state senate party leadership and he had to go along with the other senate GOP leadership in coming out against me. Now, if he’s willing to compromise friends and principle because of some "leadership" position, it seems it wouldn't take much for him to "go along" when something of real importance hangs in the balance -- when politics dictates that doing so will further one's ambitions -- and especially for someone who is pursuing a position of even greater leadership.
I hesitated sharing this less-than-positive information with you, but putting aside any personal animosity I may have for these two people, there are few truly defining moments in political careers, particularly young careers. The battle – not for my chairmanship—but for our efforts to create a bottom-up, grassroots controlled, and effective Republican Party of Virginia was one of those watershed moments for our Party and these two people chose to stand with the status quo and the corrupt party establishment instead of the very grassroots they now claim to represent.
The nominations for these offices will be determined by a statewide Republican convention. If you’re interested in participating, please pay close attention to announcements from your local GOP unit committee on the process in becoming a delegate to the state convention. Generally, everyone/anyone who wants to go can, but you must participate in the process to get there – which will start not long after the new year. Feel free to reach out to any of the campaigns for further information – I’m certain they’d receive your interest enthusiastically. Of course, I’m happy to help however I can too."
"And, with one election year behind us, we in Virginia get to look forward to another just around the corner. Before we get much deeper into the campaigns, I wanted to share my thoughts with you on two of those races: Lieutenant Governor (LG) and Attorney General (AG).
For LG, Amy and I will be supporting our friend and (now) delegate Scott Lingamfelter. Scott and I served together in the House of Delegates where we were close allies. He was there for me in my tough re-election efforts, and in the early stages of my campaign for state party chairman, he offered his support without hesitation. Scott also was among the first people to encourage me to run for the state Senate last year. In that race, he went beyond the call of duty in helping me to lock up the nomination and was a true partner for the general election campaign. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that he served our nation in combat as an Army officer, retiring a Colonel. He is grounded by his wife Shelley, and is the father of three.
But in addition to all of that, Scott has a long and diverse voting record – and I can tell you it’s solid. During his time in elective office, he’s fought the right battles and has always stood strong for freedom and liberty. We can count on him to continue that fight as Lt. Governor, evidenced not simply because he says the right things now that he is seeking higher office, but rather because he’s got nearly 10 years of votes and sponsored legislation to prove it.
Finally, and importantly, for a guy who has spent his life in serving his Commonwealth and his country, having been awarded two titles of high honor (Delegate and Colonel), the titles he values most are husband and father. His service is rooted in faith and family. Period.
With respect to AG, we’re supporting Rob Bell, another former colleague of mine in the House of Delegates. I don’t think many would disagree that in his 5 terms in the House, Rob – a former state prosecutor – has distinguished himself as a top leader on judicial and criminal justice issues. There isn’t a property rights or criminal justice law passed over the last decade that didn’t have Rob’s fingerprints on it, and more likely, one that he wasn’t taking the lead on. Virginia is a safer place to live, work, and raise a family because of Rob’s work. Really. He is beyond qualified for the AG job.
Rob also has a solid voting record on all issues important to conservatives like me; he co-authored the Property Rights Amendment that just passed; is an Eagle Scout; and is married with two kids. Plus, Rob understands better than most that he works for the people who he represents and sets the standard for many in being responsive and accessible to his constituents. We often compared notes on that.
And, for both Scott and Rob, I’ve never seen either of them cast aside friends or principal in pursuit of some short term political opportunity. Which brings me to…
While I always prefer to be for someone than against someone, I’d be remiss if I wasn’t completely candid with you about serious doubts I have about a couple other candidates running for these offices.
During my time in public office I quickly learned that the real test of one’s character and commitment isn't simply what they say. Talk is cheap. Rather it is how one conducts themselves -- and more specifically, what they choose to do or not do when the heat is on. Are they consistent when the pressure is unbearable, or are they quick to sell out to relieve that pressure? Further, in this time when so many politicians say one thing and do another, I think it is instructive to take any and every opportunity to look beyond the rhetoric and try to determine who a candidate really is.
There are two people I’d like to warn you about.
I got to know Susan Stimpson (who is running for LG) during my time as RPV Chairman and in the period prior when I was seeking that job. I considered her a friend. Yet, she was a strong ally of Bill Howell (she owes her current elective office to his blessing in her seeking it). When she announced her candidacy for LG and in the subsequent time since, her rhetoric has reflected the exact opposite of the person I knew. Of course, she sounds great now (convenient as she pursues statewide office), but my experience is that she is a top-down establishment Republican who is more interested in position and power rather than her recent claims to be about people and principle. It is only because her public record is so brief that she has been so effective at leading others to believe she's something she is not. And, I should mention that she was among the loudest voices in supporting the effort to reverse the will of the grassroots in removing me as state chairman.
Unlike Susan, Mark Obenshain (running for AG) does have a long voting record, and, in all honesty – it’s not bad. But for someone who I counted on as a friend and an ally in the legislature, I was shocked to find Mark’s name on a letter calling for my removal as RPV chairman. When I called him on it at the time, the best excuse he could muster was that he was now in the state senate party leadership and he had to go along with the other senate GOP leadership in coming out against me. Now, if he’s willing to compromise friends and principle because of some "leadership" position, it seems it wouldn't take much for him to "go along" when something of real importance hangs in the balance -- when politics dictates that doing so will further one's ambitions -- and especially for someone who is pursuing a position of even greater leadership.
I hesitated sharing this less-than-positive information with you, but putting aside any personal animosity I may have for these two people, there are few truly defining moments in political careers, particularly young careers. The battle – not for my chairmanship—but for our efforts to create a bottom-up, grassroots controlled, and effective Republican Party of Virginia was one of those watershed moments for our Party and these two people chose to stand with the status quo and the corrupt party establishment instead of the very grassroots they now claim to represent.
The nominations for these offices will be determined by a statewide Republican convention. If you’re interested in participating, please pay close attention to announcements from your local GOP unit committee on the process in becoming a delegate to the state convention. Generally, everyone/anyone who wants to go can, but you must participate in the process to get there – which will start not long after the new year. Feel free to reach out to any of the campaigns for further information – I’m certain they’d receive your interest enthusiastically. Of course, I’m happy to help however I can too."
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Funny coincidence, I just signed up at Stimpson's site to be a convention delegate for her last night, while doing research on the candidates.
I'm still not sold on either Cuccinelli or Obenshain, but I'm open to be persuaded.
I'm still not sold on either Cuccinelli or Obenshain, but I'm open to be persuaded.
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Word has it that Stimpson rocked the house at RPV Advance today.
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LT gov? I hope we're just grooming her for better things....
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She appears to be the best candidate in the Lt. Gov. race; if she intends a higher level office one day she can make her case by performing the job well. Lt. Gov is not the hardest job in town so it will be interesting to see how she uses the office if she gets it.
I'm less concerned about grassroots politics than I am about a sober evaluation of what she has done with the offices she has held in the past. In terms of actually getting things done on issues of importance, her record looks pretty darn good to me, like a genuine fiscal AND small government conservative. I don't see anyone else in the race being able to make the same claim.
I'm less concerned about grassroots politics than I am about a sober evaluation of what she has done with the offices she has held in the past. In terms of actually getting things done on issues of importance, her record looks pretty darn good to me, like a genuine fiscal AND small government conservative. I don't see anyone else in the race being able to make the same claim.
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After what happened to us in Tampa and what the party did to Mr. Frederick (who is a major Ron Paul supporter) I can't believe anyone would take that position.
I live in the adjacent county. The Ron Paul supporters in Stafford aren't singing her praises including one of the main trainers of the C4L classes and the Ron Paul legacy dinner. In fact, he insisted that the 3rd district GOP chair(who used to be the Ron Paul state chair) did not endorse her which he did anyway. She has been the chair of a Republican Board of Supervisors and all she has is the BPOL repeal and lowered property taxes a whopping 25 dollars per year while raising assessments anyways. Meanwhile we bash a candidate with a better record, actual Richmond experience and a better chance to win...give me a break.
I'm not writing just to bash Stimpson, in fact, if she won the LG primary, I would be very excited as she is my 2nd pick. But be careful of making heroes just because one RP guy supports her...especially when there is another candidate in the race with a better record and actual experience in Richmond. Considering Lingamfelter's record is virtually identical with Cuccinelli's state senate record.
These supervisors try to make themselves heroes and get away with it because 99% of those at the convention don't know them well enough to call the out.
The LG seat is very important. With it being the tie-breaking vote in a senate split 20/20 between Democrats and Republicans and the potential of Cuccinelli being the governor, if we have someone who caved under pressure from the establishment on something like the chair of the RPV, they will likely do the same on a controversial pro-liberty piece of legislation. If that's the case, it won't matter who is the governor because the LG will vote against it or get the 4-5 moderate senators to kill it committee or vote against it to keep their noises clear. (McDonnell did this all the time with Senators Wagner, Watkins, Norment, Stosch and Blevins to avoid him from having to sign anything controversial when he was trying to be the VP pick and to keep Bolling's nose clean too).
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The thing that drives my thinking is that while Republicans who claim they would cut budgets are common, Republicans who actually do that once they get a taste of power are extremely rare. I can't write off someone who is one of the few who have actually done it.
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Well I'll take back what I said about Scott Lingamfelter.
http://scottforva.com/content/ron-paul-said-what-he-meant-and-meant-what-he-said
It stinks to see someone I mostly agree with use this tragic situation to capitalize on the anti-Ron Paul sentiment in the party as a way to improve their stance in the LG race.
It is almost as bad as Jeannemarrie Davis using 9/11 anniversaries as a fundraiser.
Going after Rand Paul at the end was a dick move.
Still not 100% sold on Susan though. I know a lot of "non-establishment" Ron Paul supporters, if there is such thing, are getting behind E.W. Jackson. He had a strong showing at the Fredericksburg Patriots Candidate Forum.
I'd be alright with either one.
http://scottforva.com/content/ron-paul-said-what-he-meant-and-meant-what-he-said
It stinks to see someone I mostly agree with use this tragic situation to capitalize on the anti-Ron Paul sentiment in the party as a way to improve their stance in the LG race.
It is almost as bad as Jeannemarrie Davis using 9/11 anniversaries as a fundraiser.
Going after Rand Paul at the end was a dick move.
Still not 100% sold on Susan though. I know a lot of "non-establishment" Ron Paul supporters, if there is such thing, are getting behind E.W. Jackson. He had a strong showing at the Fredericksburg Patriots Candidate Forum.
I'd be alright with either one.
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I know plenty of Ron Paul supporters headed towards Jackson. You'd be surprised James.
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No need to attack anyone that isn't Stimpson just because they are running against your candidate.
Jackson spoke specifically against the NDAA and Patriot Act when asked at the Fredericksburg Patriots' Forum by Ron Paul supporters and even talked up the legislation VA-C4L is pushing in Richmond to limit the damage done by both.
This "my guy or no one at all" attitude has got to stop. Especially when there are other solid candidates on the same ticket.
If Jackson somehow was still in the race and Stimpson was eliminated before him...and all that could stop Snyder was Jackson, you wouldn't vote for him at the convention?
You got to keep in mind you're going to have to win some delegates of the candidates who will be eliminated in the first two or three rounds of voting in order to win at the convention.
Tearing apart other generally pro-liberty candidates is going to make it that much harder.
Jackson spoke specifically against the NDAA and Patriot Act when asked at the Fredericksburg Patriots' Forum by Ron Paul supporters and even talked up the legislation VA-C4L is pushing in Richmond to limit the damage done by both.
This "my guy or no one at all" attitude has got to stop. Especially when there are other solid candidates on the same ticket.
If Jackson somehow was still in the race and Stimpson was eliminated before him...and all that could stop Snyder was Jackson, you wouldn't vote for him at the convention?
You got to keep in mind you're going to have to win some delegates of the candidates who will be eliminated in the first two or three rounds of voting in order to win at the convention.
Tearing apart other generally pro-liberty candidates is going to make it that much harder.
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When I visited Washington and Lee University a couple of weeks ago to hear Ron speak at his college kick off tour, I had the opportunity to shake her hand. I introduced myself to her. Immediately after, there was a pizza meet-n-greet with her, but I tackled the weather elements to meet Ron and shake his hand. The only thing I know about her is that she is running for Lt. Govenor here in VA. As a VA resident, I will have to research her though.
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