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Gerry Connolly's So-Called Customer Service
When was the last time Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) actually listened to his constituents? Was it when he voted to direct funding for naming a post office in Maine or was it when he voted for Obama’s health care reform package (even though, a majority of his constituents didn’t)? Connolly has not been exactly receptive to the needs or wishes of his constituents. Connolly also skipped a vote to defund ACORN…ironic, don’t you think?
The Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) created a video to remind those in the 11th Congressional District of Connolly’s abysmal customer service. Connolly voted for 97 percent of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s liberal agenda and shows why he is so out-of-touch with his constituents. Yet another reason Connolly should be ousted in November.
Keith Fimian Releases First TV Ad of 2010 Campaign
Keith Fimian, candidate for Congress in Virginia’s 11th District, released his first TV ad today. The ad, “Mess,” which focused on the budget deficits and Congress’s inaction to address the economy. Fimian released the following statement regarding the release of the new ad:
“I am excited to announce that my campaign is again the first one on the air in this race. First radio and now TV taking on Gerry Connolly and Nancy Pelosi for the ‘mess’ they have created. Their policies are destroying our economy, from the government healthcare takeover to their failed stimulus to their trillions in debt,” Fimian said.
“I am the only candidate in this race who has created even one job—and I have created hundreds of them. I have the know-how to get our economy moving again. These are skills career politicians simply do not possess. We need more than the same tired rhetoric from career politicians to clean up the mess Connolly and Pelosi have created in Washington,” Fimian said.
“My campaign is the leader in the fight against liberal Gerry Connolly,” Fimian added. “I out-raised my primary opponent in his first quarter in the race and I am the first one on the airwaves. I am the only candidate with the message and resources to defeat Gerry Connolly.”
Update: Gerry Connolly "Undecided" on Health Care
Rep. Gerry Connolly appeared on CNN today, and he stated that he is still “undecided” on the health care bill. Since he is still undecided, it is probably a good time to remind him of how voters really feel about Congress’s health care reform legislation. Perhaps, Connolly should remember the protests outside his office or the town hall meetings.
Poll: Fimian Beating Connolly 40-35%
Keith Fimian, candidate for Congress in the 11th District, released a poll today showing him beating incumbent Rep. Gerry Connolly 40-35% in the General Election. The poll conducted by McLaughlin & Associates showed these results with 25% undecided. Among independent voters, the poll showed Fimian defeating Connolly 43-28%.
“Keith Fimian is in an outstanding position to win the race for U.S. Congress in Virginia’s 11th District. Voters are extremely disenchanted with the current state of affairs in Washington and are significantly more favorable toward a Republican candidate,” Jim McLaughlin, Fimian’s pollster said. “Congressman Gerry Connolly’s favorable rating and vote share are both well below the 50% thresholds for strong incumbents. The fact that Keith Fimian is already beating Gerry Connolly shows how vulnerable Connolly is to Fimian’s challenge.”
“I am excited that this poll shows that I am the best candidate to win this seat.” Fimian said. “This is because of my energetic grassroots support, strong fundraising results, my message of fiscal responsibility and the concrete proposals I am offering to create a vibrant environment for job creation. Voters also welcome my commitment to eliminating the culture of wasteful spending and corruption that career politicians have created in Washington.”
Fimian has also raised more money than Connolly for two consecutive quarters, in addition to being named a “Contender” in the NRCC’s Young Guns Program.
Fimian Minute
Keith Fimian, who is running for the Republican nomination in the 11th District, is releasing a new video series called the “Fimian Minute.” Each of these clips will be based on items of local, state, and national importance. Here is his first video.
Update on the Special Elections in Fairfax
We are looking at an automatic recount in the 41st House District, where Democrat Eileen Filler-Corn is leading Republican Kerry Bolognese by 37 votes. I will be following this closely and keeping you updated once the recount is finished.
Meanwhile, in the Mason District, Samantha Rucker lost her race to fill the open school board seat, once held by Kaye Kory. Rucker ran against Sandy Evans. Evans won with 56% of the vote, while Rucker only had 43%.
Election Day in the 41st House and Mason Districts
If you live in the 41st House District or the Mason District, there are two special elections being held to fill vacant seats. In the 41st, Kerry Bolognese is running for the open Delegate seat once held by Dave Marsden. There is also an election in the Mason District to fill the school board seat once held by Kaye Kory. Samantha Rucker is running to fill this seat.
If you live in either one of these districts, you can vote at your normal polling locations.
What Republican Figure Will Democrats Invoke Next?
For the past two special elections in Fairfax County, Democrats have resorted to creating door hangers for GOTV invoking certain talk show hosts and public figures as scare tactics. Dave Marsden used Sarah Palin (we could use it to, as we could say, “I can see my house from my basement apartment”), and now, Eileen Filler-Corn, who is running against Kerry Bolognese, is using Rush Limbaugh. So, my question is: who will they use next?
Bolognese releases new TV ad
Kerry Bolognese, candidate for the open House of Delegates seat in the 41st District recently released a new TV ad. The special election to fill this seat will take place on March 2nd at polling locations throughout the 41st District.
Panic Mode for the DNC in the 5th District
It seems like Rep. Tom Perriello’s seat might not be safe after all, especially after The New York Times reported in this weekend’s edition that there are concerns about his re-election chances.
“After collecting pledges for millions of volunteer hours, O.F.A., under the auspices of the Democratic National Committee, is starting its “You Fight, We’ll Fight” effort by asking people to help in two regions to aid vulnerable lawmakers — in Colorado, for Senator Michael Bennet, the Democrat appointed last year — and in Virginia’s 5th congressional district, for Representative Tom Perriello, the freshman Democrat.”
If you think this is bad, then you should definitely check out the special plea that David Plouffe sent to Organizing for America.
“Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado and Congressman Tom Perriello of Virginia are two new members of Congress who have stood up for health reform and suffered vicious, deceptive attacks from the opposition. Now they’re both facing tough re-election fights, and they need our support.”
Why would the Democrats be having anxiety attacks over this race? Is it due to Perriello’s support of almost all of Obama’s policy objectives? After all, Perriello supports Obama’s cap and trade initiatives, when the district he represents is not in favor of many of the President’s key policies.
