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A New Mistake in the 8th
Mistakes happen. They happen a lot during campaigns and some come with consequences. Unfortunately, some campaigns have a habit of making consistent errors in emails. Granted, we are not perfect and I know for certain that I have my flaws and make errors too, but when we make errors, we should learn from them and not make them again.
This lesson has not dawned on Patrick Murray’s campaign, as they have sent out another erroneous email to supporters. Murray’s email cited that he was the only Virginia Congressional candidate to receive an endorsement from the group, Iraq Veterans for Congress.
I am delighted that the Iraq Veterans for Congress has endorsed our campaign to defeat Jim Moran and to restore honor and integrity to the representation of Virginia’s 8th Congressional District. Fewer than 20 campaigns nationwide have received this coveted endorsement, including Alan West’s in Florida’s 22nd. We are the only campaign in Virginia endorsed by Iraq Veterans for Congress which has received high praise from Governor Sarah Palin.
The fact is that Murray is not the only Congressional candidate to receive the endorsement from Iraq Veterans from Congress. Scott Taylor, who is running for Congress in the 2nd District received the same endorsement and was featured on the group’s web page. I think it would have been the first thing that Murray’s campaign would catch, right?
Getting to Know the People Who Endorse You
Shouldn’t a candidate know who is endorsing them? It may sound like an obvious “yes,” but a candidate running in the 8th Congressional District primary upon reporting his recent endorsement forgot some details.
Patrick Murray recently received the endorsement of Jay McConville, who ran against former Fairfax County Democratic Committee Chair, Scott Surovell (who eventually won the seat) for the Delegate seat, left vacated by retiring Delegate, Kris Amundson. In a recent email sent out to supporters, Murray said McConville ran against Amundson.
Delegate Candidate Jay McConville Endorses Patrick Murray
Our campaign to defeat Jim Moran and replace him with ethical and honorable leadership for Northern Virginia’s 8th Congressional District received yet another major boost today with the endorsement of 44th Delegate District candidate Jay McConville. Jay carried proudly the Republican banner against Kris Amundson in the last election cycle. An established community and Republican leader, Jay’s delegate district was spread throughout the 8th District in South Fairfax County (Alexandria).Jay had an enthusiastic and visible campaign in the 44th District and his support is a very welcome addition to our growing team – especially right on the heels of our endorsement by Senator Jay O’Brien, and former candidates Tim Nank and Mark Ellmore!
In making the endorsement, Jay McConville issued the following statement:
I am writing to give my full and enthusiastic endorsement to Patrick Murray. He is the right person to represent Virginia’s 8th Congressional District in the United States Congress.
It is well past time for strong, honest, honorable, and competent leadership in the 8th District. Having had the privilege to spend time with Patrick, I am very confident that, armed with experience, proper temperament, a dedication to first principles, and unquestioned integrity, he will work to set matters right in Washington.
As a recent Candidate for Delegate in Mount Vernon, I saw firsthand how concerned citizens are with the direction Washington is taking our nation. Out of control spending, ever-growing regulation, and a concentration of federal power has rightly alerted our people to the need for a return to the principles that made our nation great. We need new and strong leadership to set our course right. Patrick Murray has served his country with distinction and I am confident he will bring mature, fiscally responsible, and honorable representation back to the 8th Congressional District
It might seem like a small mistake or an oversight error. However, this is someone who endorsed your candidacy.
Moran Attempts to Explain the Health Care Myths
At Tuesday’s townhall hearing in Reston, Rep. Jim Moran had a difficult time explaining the health care myths to many in the audience. Of course, there were some who were enthusiastic about the proposed health care plan in Congress, but many of Moran’s constituents did not buy the so-called “truths” about the health care bill, H.R. 3200.
After Moran finished talking, it proceeded to a contentious Q & A period, which you can watch in much better quality video on C-SPAN. During this Q & A, there were a few fights that broke out among members of the audience.
We can’t afford this health care plan, especially with our government driving us into a $1.27 Trillion deficit. Perhaps, it’s time that the government address their spending issues prior to the passage of health care reform legislation.
Scenes from inside Moran Townhall Meeting
*Video filmed on a Blackberry Curve 8310, if the quality seems crummy*
*Video filmed on the Casio Exilim, much better quality IMHO*
