Congratulations!
(And if I had a wheelbarrow full of money, you'd get it!)
Congratulations!
Jay, it might behoove you to publish a quick sketch of your platform, just to let FReepers know what you stand for. THere's a lot of political expertise on this site, including door knockers, envelope stuffers, campaign assistants, etc.. Volunteers are priceless in a political campaign, as I'm sure you know.
Again, congratulations, and by all means, keep us posted!
Conservative bump!
When we had our conversations at CPAC, it was apparent you had the drive, the intelligence and the commitment for the job...and the principles you represent are WINNING principles!!
Focus on the core reasons that Rockefeller has violated his oath to protect and preserve our Constitution and the security of the American people...his total disregard for the Jeffersonian principles of Life and Liberty.
As a Daschle Democrat, he has empowered the abortion industry...strengthened the gun-grabbers who would remove our God-given, unalienable right to protect our families and our republic...supported the CFR bill which is a body blow to protected First Amendment political speech....supported the Dems consistent attempts (many successful) to break down and weaken our national security...etc., etc., etc.
Just as you are communicating directly with the FReeper community, build such a deep and thorough grassroots support network that you will have the ability to communicate directly with the citizens of WV.
Hammer him over, and over and over again...don't let up...and don't let the 'experts' tell you to run some wimpy campaign that will only let Rockefeller off the hook in the end.
Our prayers are with you, and our support...at least where we can spare bullets from our portion of the battlefield! ;-)
With the highest regards,
EV
I imagine that West VA is a lot like the UP in Michigan. Very rural, lots of union members, democrat leaning, but social conservative.
I would play up the social issues. I'd make sure I'd have WVA Right to life on your side, farm bureau is another one, although that's probably bigger in Michigan based on geography. I'd go to every NRA event around since Gore lost on probably this issue and Right to Life more than any other.
Most importantly, I'd go door to door, and to every GOP and NRA event. This is a pure grass roots campaign.
And if Bush can win West VA AND the UP, it's possible to pull it off. No one thought John Engler would win in 1990 either.
I imagine that West VA is a lot like the UP in Michigan. Very rural, lots of union members, democrat leaning, but social conservative.
I would play up the social issues. I'd make sure I'd have WVA Right to life on your side, farm bureau is another one, although that's probably bigger in Michigan based on geography. I'd go to every NRA event around since Gore lost on probably this issue and Right to Life more than any other.
Most importantly, I'd go door to door, and to every GOP and NRA event. This is a pure grass roots campaign.
And if Bush can win West VA AND the UP, it's possible to pull it off. No one thought John Engler would win in 1990 either.
Can't adjust this summer's plans but am receptive to receiving an absentee ballot ;-)
