On Thursday night (9/25/2014), RTP held its monthly meeting for September, and it was great to see everyone in our new meeting location! We heard that there were a few that found it hard to find the location, so we'll be sure to share more specific information so that you can find us for our [...]
In the special election tonight in VA's 38th Senate district, republican Ben Chafin wins the special election with 60% of the vote. This gives republicans total control of the Senate with a count of 21, or +1 more than 50% of the Senate seats. Details from WDBJ7: http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/republican-ben-chafin-wins-state-senate-special-election/27622528 Results: NAME VOTES Pct. 38th Senate [...]
In the latest copy of the Chesterfield Monthly magazine (print and online), there was a multi-page spread discussing the Dave Brat win over Eric Cantor and the general activist-machine across the Richmond area. Also covers items like the Chesterfield comprehensive plan and the meals tax. A good read, but with a leftward slant here-and-there. Whether [...]
[gdl_icon type="icon-warning-sign" color="#cccccc" size="30px"] ATTENTION: July meeting date has changed to Monday, July 21st (Same time and place) Meeting Guest: Dave Brat Dave Brat, the Republican candidate for the 7th Congressional District wants to meet with YOU. Here's a great chance to ask Dave any question you want. Please submit your questions to us via our [...]
Virginia has a new voter ID law on the books effective today, requiring that voters provide photo ID. To address the breathless claims of "repressing the vote" by requiring ID, the law makes it pretty darn easy to obtain a free ID. Details below, from Breitbart and the AP: The new law now requires that [...]
Today in the VA 7th district republican primary, insurgent "tea party" candidate Dave Brat defeated "establishment" House Majority Leader Eric Cantor by a tally of 55.55% to 45.45%. The political shock-waves of this upset will likely be rippling across the state for weeks to come. Although this win is unusual in the context of incumbent [...]
VOTE! 7th District Congressional Primary Tuesday, June 10th, 6am-7pm Normal Polling Places Tuesday is Primary Day in the 7th Congressional District! We encourage you to learn about the candidates and exercise your right to vote. The winner is likely to be your next congressman, since there is no other challenger. America has been trending [...]
News contributor Laura Ingraham is coming to Richmond this Tuesday to join Dave Brat for a rally in Eric Cantor's own neighborhood - the Dominion Country Club. Laura is a principled conservative that is an outspoken advocate against amnesty for illegal aliens and for the American worker. Alan Keyes and Shak Hill will also be [...]
NOTICE: Change in location for 7th District Convention From 7th CD Chairman Linwood Cobb: Due to the large number of Delegates that have filed to attend the 7th District Convention, as per the "Call" we have decided to move the location. The new location is the: Hilton Richmond Hotel and Spa / Short Pump 12042 [...]
The Conservative Campaign Committee just released this video hitting VA gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on his support for the failing Obamacare program. Do you think this is an effective video? Too far? Not far enough? Sound off in the comments!
Nov 5 Election: What is going on? Why vote? What's at stake? From where is the out-of state money coming? Here is a note from from Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc.(VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is [...]
Help get out the vote in a new & easy-to-understand way! Richmond Tea Party has partnered with another conservative group to make use of their hi-tech, fully-automated (and expensive) phone system. Auto-dial & a short script makes calling effective and FAST! We are doing a "flash" phone bank EVERY SATURDAY morning at 10 am! That's [...]
