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To: kabar
I'll suggest that the Tea Party was really split between several candidates. The Richmond Tea Party and I believe Federation co-founder Jamie Radkte including the great activist Donna Holt supported Supervisor Susan Stimpson. The Middle Resolution that worked with some Tea Party groups evaluated the L.G. candidates and had Corey Stewart one, Pete Snyder two, and E. W. Jackson three. Other Tea Party groups supported other candidates indirectly including E. W. Jackson. In one sense, Tea Party groups can't endorse a candidate - ask the IRS.

I will also argue that at least 60% of the folks at the Convention yesterday have either direct or indirect ties to their local Tea Party organizations. They voted for the Bishop - so I see it really as a win for the Tea Party organizations, minus some of their leaders.

BTW, Corey Stewart walked hand-in-hand with Bishop Jackson around the Coliseum just before the last ballot.

24 posted on 05/19/2013 7:29:51 AM PDT by 103198
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To: 103198
I'll suggest that the Tea Party was really split between several candidates. The Richmond Tea Party and I believe Federation co-founder Jamie Radkte including the great activist Donna Holt supported Supervisor Susan Stimpson. The Middle Resolution that worked with some Tea Party groups evaluated the L.G. candidates and had Corey Stewart one, Pete Snyder two, and E. W. Jackson three. Other Tea Party groups supported other candidates indirectly including E. W. Jackson. In one sense, Tea Party groups can't endorse a candidate - ask the IRS.

The Tea Party Federation including the Richmond Tea Party endorsed Stewart and Obenshain. Yes, Donna endorsed Stimpson. Donna is a Libertarian and Campaign for Liberty chairperson for VA. She is a big Ron and Rand Paul supporter.

Middle Resolution and the Tea Party Federation held interviews of all the candidates for LtGov and AG. You can view the interviews on the Internet. The vast majority of Tea Party groups are part of the Federation. A representative of each Tea Party federation member participated in the interview process along with Middle Resolution.

I will also argue that at least 60% of the folks at the Convention yesterday have either direct or indirect ties to their local Tea Party organizations. They voted for the Bishop - so I see it really as a win for the Tea Party organizations, minus some of their leaders.

Pure fantasy. I know for a fact that there was a major effort during the voting process to defeat Jackson by the Tea Party federation and MR people. The fear is that Jackson will not be a serious candidate and lacks the money and organization to run a real campaign.

There is no doubt that this was a serious defeat for the establishment similar to Jeff Frederick's victory as RPV Chairman.

BTW, Corey Stewart walked hand-in-hand with Bishop Jackson around the Coliseum just before the last ballot.

I was there and expected nothing less from Corey who was my choice.

32 posted on 05/19/2013 7:48:30 AM PDT by kabar
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To: 103198

Not trying to interpret that the wrong way but... what?
“BTW, Corey Stewart walked hand-in-hand with Bishop Jackson around the Coliseum...”


65 posted on 05/19/2013 10:55:37 AM PDT by swampthang77
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