Politics, elections
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 [...]
Although Richmond Tea Party does not officially endorse political candidates, we do try to help our readers understand what "makes them tick." Shak Hill is a candidate for U.S. Senate, a challenger for the seat now held by Mark Warner. When I last spoke with Shak, I wanted to find out a little bit more [...]
This Thursday, January 9th, Dave Brat will formally announce his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives (Va-7th)! He will then begin a 2-day tour of the 7th District. Dave is an economics professor at Randolph-Macon College, who also attended Princeton Seminary. He regularly speaks to business associations, government officials, and conservative organizations, including Tea [...]
“Bring It!” In a recent news article, published by a major firm, the headline refers to Tea Party and other groups as “insurgents.” The story caption reads “The Republican establishment’s much-anticipated pushback against the tea party wing is underway…”, as if reporting on a back-and-forth conflict in some far-off 3rd world country. Truly, civil war [...]
Rep. Justin Amash (R-Michigan) More on this in the coming weeks, but there's more-and-more stories coming out now about how the "establishment" GOP is working to "take out" any opposition to its big government plans by tea party/liberty politicians. The latest air raid siren to go off pertains to representative Justin Amash (R-Michigan), [...]
The title might surprise you, but there is ample evidence to support the claim. The Left has been, and still is, the incubator and dwelling place of rampant racism in this country. Although it is common to see conservative groups of the Right painted with the broad brush of bigotry, history and current events show [...]
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!
Click the link to see what Richmond Tea Party thinks about Lois Lerner retiring from the IRS on your dime! http://gretawire.foxnewsinsider.com/video/video-richmond-tea-party-executive-director-larry-nordvig-on-the-record/
Richmond, VA—The Richmond Tea Party announces the “Cantor Encounter!” event. This is a street demonstration outside Congressman Eric Cantor’s office, followed by a town hall. The event will be held September 4th. The Richmond Tea Party and fellow grass roots activists will be joined by Jenny Beth Martin, National Coordinator of Tea Party Patriots, L. [...]
Dr. Benjamin Carson delivered a noteworthy National Prayer Breakfast keynote speech in President Barack Obama’s presence Carson attacked political correctness as a “dangerous” threat to free speech and encouraged Americans to boldly share their views The pediatric neurosurgeon also provided his theories about the national debt, deficits, taxation and health care, taking stances that were [...]
The Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation has issued a press release regarding the recent republican purge of conservatives from various House committee positions. Full text below: For Immediate Release December 5, 2012 Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation Contact: Mark Daugherty 540-885-5627 Email: trail100liberty@gmail.com 540-255-1431 Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation Demands That Speaker Boehner Reinstate House [...]
Well, just more fuel for the fire. House Republicans are now working directly against you, purging conservatives from committee positions in the House. You see, you can't have uncomfortable ideas like "fiscal responsibility" and "liberty" gaining foothold....no, those ideas must not be allowed to stand. So in moves that have taken the breath away from [...]
