About Eric M

Eric uncomfortably admits that until about 20 years ago, he was a political "free rider", always thinking that others would do the heavy lifting to keep America on course. After watching both democrats and republicans steer us FAR in the wrong direction, Eric knew he had to get involved. Now working with Richmond Tea Party to advance conservative principles, Eric serves on the Board of Directors and as a resource for "all things technology".

Ok Virginia, It’s TIME TO VOTE!

It's that time again...time to go to the polls to make your various picks for future VA representation. Election day is Tuesday, November 8th. This year the elections ARE A VERY BIG DEAL...100% of the state senators and house delegates are up for election! Alright, so you know you need to vote, but you have [...]

By |2011-11-07T01:39:56-05:00November 7th, 2011|Action Alerts, Government|0 Comments

RTP Discusses City Complaint on Fox Business (Cavuto)

From Fox Business: Richmond Tea Party’s Colleen Owens on why the “Occupy” protests in Richmond and across the country should get all the permits and pay all the fees required just like the Tea Party has for its rallies." See video HERE: http://video.foxsmallbusinesscenter.com/v/1251651966001/occupy-wall-street-getting-a-free-pass/?playlist_id=89637

By |2011-11-01T23:09:42-04:00November 1st, 2011|Government, Media, Video|0 Comments

RTP Delivers Invoice for Rally Fee Repayment to Richmond City. (Video)

Members of Richmond Tea Party deliver the invoice and letter to the Office of Mayor Jones in protest of the preferential treatment given to the "Occupy Richmond" encampment in Kanawha Plaza in downtown Richmond. Covered by Angela Pellerano of WTVR CBS6.  

By |2011-10-30T21:09:17-04:00October 30th, 2011|Government, Media, Video|2 Comments

Press Release (10/28/2011): Refund for Tax Day Rallies

Press Release Update from 10/28/2011:                                                      For Immediate Release:  Update October 28, 2011 The City of Richmond, VA has yet to correct the unequal application of its laws by allowing the Occupy Richmond group to use the Kanawha Plaza illegally, after forcing the Richmond Tea Party to follow every applicable law and requirement, resulting in [...]

By |2011-10-30T21:01:22-04:00October 30th, 2011|Press Releases|1 Comment

Senate Candidate Jamie Radtke Discusses the Question We’re Facing

  Have you been wondering what prior RTP president (and current US Senate candidate) Jamie Radtke has been doing lately? Below is a recent video from her Columbus Day discussion with the Northern Virginia Tea Party. This is not about republican or democrat, it's about doing the right things. To keep up with Jamie's activities, [...]

By |2011-10-13T23:48:17-04:00October 13th, 2011|Media, Politics, Tea Party, Video|0 Comments

AP: Deciding Which Candidates You Need to Hear

In typical establishment media fashion, the Associated Press has decided that the VA republican senate primary is over, and that you don't need to hear from the candidates. You see, it's really easy (lazy) to simply deem that only the well-known big-money candidates have a message worth hearing. In a message from prior RTP president [...]

By |2011-09-21T00:53:23-04:00September 21st, 2011|Action Alerts, Politics|0 Comments

Attorney General Cuccinelli Comments on the 4th Circuit Ruling

As you all probably know, we heard from the Fourth Circuit last week in Virginia's healthcare lawsuit. The court decided unanimously to throw the case out on standing and not address the merits of our constitutional arguments.

By |2011-09-17T12:47:23-04:00September 16th, 2011|Healthcare|1 Comment

Obama Speech: Same old approach, new spin

Jamie Radtke’s statement regarding President Obama’s “jobs speech” President Obama’s speech proves one fact: He doesn’t understand how to get government out of the way of job creators. So he’s trying the same old approach that he already tried and that already failed and is just putting a new spin on it. He’s chasing the [...]

By |2011-09-10T00:40:31-04:00September 10th, 2011|Economy, Politics|2 Comments

RTP to Welcome President Obama to Richmond

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TOMORROW MORNING… PRESIDENT OBAMA’S COMING TO RICHMOND! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RALLY AT UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND Friday, September 9th 10:00 a.m. Meet at Parking Lot Directly Across Robins Center Campus Drive, Richmond, VA 23173 LET’S MAKE SURE PRESIDENT OBAMA KNOWS [...]

By |2011-09-08T21:05:54-04:00September 8th, 2011|Action Alerts, Tea Party|1 Comment

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