First, candidate for Governor Corey Stewart threw himself in front of a statue of Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville. Later he moved on to Roanoke to defend the Confederacy and the “Stars and Bars” flag of the Civil war.
This past weekend Stewart took it a step further at the “Old South Ball” in Danville Virginia. He said the Confederate flag was not about racism or slavery but about our heritage. From this website:
“I’m proud to be next to the Confederate flag,” Stewart said from beneath, beside and in front of the symbol of the Confederacy. “That flag is not about racism, folks, it’s not about hatred, it’s not about slavery.”
“It is about our heritage,” the candidate concluded to cheers. “It’s time that we stop running away from our heritage. It’s time that we embrace our heritage, we embrace our history, and we take back Virginia.”
Take Virginia back to where? 1861?
Stewart attended the “Old South Ball” in something that looked like period attire, although he later claimed he was wearing a formal jacket that he normally wears with a kilt. Judge for yourself and listen to his remarks at the ball:
This website says “Corey Stewart embraces the Confederate flag as a running mate” and they are correct. Stewart has made the Confederacy, their flag, and their heroes the centerpiece of his campaign. Dumbest campaign idea ever. How many voters does he expect to attract with this approach? Many more will be turned off by it.
Before readers accuse me of not supporting our history and heritage, let me say, my ancestors served in the Confederacy and I am very proud of them and my southern heritage but to make it the focus of any campaign is beyond absurd, it’s harmful to both the Stewart campaign and the Republican party. Democrats will use it against Republicans. They already have. BlueVirginia.us is asking questions:
So…does the Virginia GOP agree with this crap? Does it condemn it? Silence? What’s the deal?
Good questions. What is the deal with this awful campaign?
More here, here, and here. An editorial on Stewart’s “sad and embarrassing campaign” here.
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Funny Jeanine your writing about it !
Trump hit a nerve with the American people, and the main stream media and the Establishment of the GOP all thought he was out-to-lunch. Now he is president. It is true that he had financial resources and name recognition, but a year ago no establishment party person would ever admit he had a chance. They just kept trotting out the same old mantra about how even if he, unlikely that it be, would win the nomination, he’d never win the General.
Don’t write off Stewart just yet. He has found a nerve with many Virginians tired of being vilified.
Time to start being proud of your heritage Jeanine. If the Trump campaign taught us anything, it’s that cowering and apologizing to the left is a losing strategy. Stand up and be proud.
Stewart might have started a movement. This “diversity” crap is a two-way street.
This is really turning out to be a disappointing election year. I don’t feel at all enthusiastic about Gillespie, but then the alternative is a guy who cheered Trump over an obvious conservative constitutionalist in the primaries, including using the word “cuck” and “cuckservative,” and now he’s digging in on this Confederate Flag thing. I get that many native Virginians draw a distinction and don’t see the Confederate Flag as being a symbol of defense of slavery, but each time this issue comes up I have to think to myself, “Now why did that not symbolize defense of slavery again?” In other words, I get that Federalism is central to the checks and balances that were put in place to keep Washington from becoming abusive, but to the millions of people who do not think so deeply about these things, it seems like splitting hairs or making excuses for bad things.
In voting for a chief executive, whether State or Federal, many of us expect someone who has not only good character and sound principles, but also good judgment and knows where and how to focus his/her message.
And please remember: many of us Virginia conservatives are not native from here but transplants from elsewhere. What may seem so obvious to some who grew up here (e.g. the point about the Confederacy not being synonymous with support for slavery) is still murky to many, many people who are conservatives – particularly since our Republican Party was founded in opposition to the pro-slavery Confederate Democrats and the Democrat Party to this very day embraces the core principles of the pro-slavery Confederacy. So, this whole defending the Confederate flag thing – even in opposition to political correctness which we all rightly dislike – is confusing, is not a unifying move, and will not help a Republican candidate in the general election since it (the federalism argument notwithstanding) alienates a huge portion of the Republican base.
In my opinion.
Thanks for being a conservative, but I think there is still a cultural divide between North and South. If you did not grow up in the South or have Southern roots, you may miss a nuance.
The principles that matter for all Americans apply in North and South equally: self governance, federalism, checks and balances, rule of law, unalienable God-given rights, liberty and justice for all, capitalism (free markets), opportunity, individual responsibility. We should focus on unity as Americans.
Following the same Trump primary scenario almost to a tee. Same phony pretense of even handed treatment of all candidates, same implied smearing of values of Stewart supporters (rather then Trump this time), same veiled accusations regarding race and same low class smearing of the candidate and his approach to elected office thrown in to top things off. I can further almost guarantee you that if Mr. Steward does win the primary there will be the same disingenuous claims that (as one writer has claimed here in the past) we were all “really” allies all along and the selected choice has our complete (?) support (except when we are stabbing him in the back of course). These are the same people that claim constantly that they are the real future of the Virginian Republican Party along with Ed Gillespie. They can’t even see they are actually becoming toxic to the voting base based on their behaviors, smears and outright lies. If they win (forget Gillespie for a second) we all will lose. Well maybe not all if you include the Democrats!
At the debate when it came to immigration only one candidate uttered the word fraud.
Ms Martin,
The title uses the word dumbest.
It is ok to use the word dumb in my book.
How smart are Republicans ?
Are they just dumb?
How will any of these Republican Gubernatorial Candidates address
Governor McAuliffes Executive Order 24?
Will the keep McAuliffes VOSHA/DOLI notification to DPOR policy in place?
What are they looking to see in Employee Misclassification Legislation that the next Governor will be signing ?
Dumb?
I hope that Mark Spain ask all three these questions this evening.
If the article was about Gillespie, instead of “dumb” the author would have used the phrase, “ill advised.”
I fully understand.
I cannot bash Ms.Martin
Jonny J , she has graciously allowed me to rip up R ‘s and D’s on the illegal employment in Va.
It would be nice of her to run a story on how the current Va. Administration knew of this illegal employment approximately 9 months prior to being elected and the conduit for communication was provided by a Labor Union leader.
On the lighter side .
Now is the time to make sure that our dues are paid up in full and work to bolster membership to
SCARY.
Southern
Citizens
Against
Relocating
Yankees.
Remember Ted Cruz and the SC robot calls saying who is Trump to cone down here and tell us about the flag.
So now reverse that to play it again only this time against Mr. Stewar. Is that just because he wants to call ICE on all illegal aliens in Va. including some Republicans employees.
Poll this pole that
Poles are made for flags!
Or the heads of MS-13!
Stewart for Governor
#MVGA
I think what is sad is that it appears that people feel they must take up the fringe extremes and cannot find the middle ground.
Can the battle flag of the army of northern Virginia be a symbol of the heritage of the south defending states’ rights? It is.
Real history, real substance, and we are still fighting the battle of states’ rights vs. federal overreach today.
Is it possible that this flag was usurped in part by racists such as the KKK and is now a symbol of negativism at least and possibly of bigotry and hatred to some people in our communities? It is.
Real history, real crimes against minorities- real people whose lives were lost, real families who have not forgotten.
Can we not see both sides and offer a little grace and understanding for both? One sides is “Dumb” and “racist” and the other side “has no respect for history” and is a “libtard”.
I’ve not chosen a candidate yet but if we are going to get rid of leftist progressives like the one we now have, we are going to have to find a way to focus on the issues, find some common ground, and come together behind one candidate who can support and defend the Virginia constitution and the Constitution of the United States of America.
Jeanine,
This whole Stewart-Confedate thing! First I was shocked! Said “Stewart’s campaign just went down in a hail of Confederate gunfire”. Then played the video, and laughed. Then other bloggers called him a “Yankee”, and I’m like “don’t insult him, he’s lived in Va for years, and unlike his opponent has actually been elected to public office”.
Didn’t even know there was an “Old South Ball” in Danville. Wonder if one can attend for fun without being in period costume. This is a state that takes its history very seriously. Both the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War era, figure prominently virtually every where you go in Va. There is always a plaque. There is always somebody whose Great Great Uncle was at some battle. There is always somebody whose family lineage goes back to Colonial times and they are somehow related to someone important in Va history, and they make sure you know about it.
Hey, we are talking about it, aren’t we?
you don’t have to be in period dress, we have one every year and also reanactors have them
The comments show that Republicans seem to consider other Republicans the bigger enemy, rather than the democrats, If we keep up that attitude, we will be ushering in another Democrat to the Governor’s Mansion. Keep the correct opponent in your sights!
you are right but we want the right one ed is a rhino
According to the comments, Ed is either “the best man for the job,” “a rhino,” or Establishment Ed.”
Corey Stewart is either “dumb,” “#FakeNewsCorey,” someone who “loves slavery” or “the true conservative who is the only one for the job.”
Wagner appears to have escaped much comment, whether positive or negative.
Comments that criticize the democrats to the same degree? Totally non-existent. Yes, we want the best person for the job, and whether that is Corey Stewart or Ed Gillespie remains to be seen. But any of the 3 GOP candidates are better than Perriello or Northam. Somehow, I think that fact has escaped many of the readers. As things stand right now, the Republican primary voters would rather hand the reins to a democrat that see their less-favored Republican in office. That’s the path to defeat.
1) We want someone who will present a contrast with the Democrat. 2) We want someone who will not bring along a whole bunch of baggage and hurt the conservative cause down the road.
Gillespie is no conservative, but neither is Stewart, in my observation. By calling Stewart the “conservative” choice, people are doing conservatism a great disservice. My feeling is that Stewart is on SOME of the major issues taking the right stance (for example, opposition to sanctuary cities) for the wrong reasons (i.e. not simply because everyone should be equal and laws should apply to everyone).
We conservatives have fought very hard for a very long time to help people understand that equality is a conservative principle – and that equality is precisely the reason that amnesty must be resisted.
We conservatives have fought a long time to help people understand that capitalism is the road to opportunity and that government picking winners and losers (including via protectionism) eventually makes everyone into losers.
If we put forward a populist/nationalist and play along with the fiction that he is a “conservative,” when the bad outcomes start emerging, conservatives will get the blame. We need to do everything we can to avoid that. This said, I am not quite sure what to do here.
I agree. I’m a die-hard conservative. But if it comes down to a choice between a moderate-Republican and a Democrat, I will choose the Republican every time. Even a liberal Republican is generally more conservative than the most conservative democrat.
But we are so busy beating up on fellow Republicans that we save Democrats the trouble of having to do it. Our candidates are always bloodied and bruised by the time the primaries end. All the Democrats need to do after the primaries is to repeat what Republicans have already said against the winning candidate.
You say that we put forward a “populist/nationalist” and fear that conservatives will get the blame “when the bad outcomes start emerging.” That may be. But conservatives would get the blame if bad things happen whether it’s a conservative or a liberal Republican in office. Assuming you are referring to Trump, I’d rather accept blame for Trump’s mistakes than to suffer through Hillary’s “successes.”
This article is written by the alt-left! It’s time real conservatives we’re elected. The convention people are just as bad as the primary people with power grabs. Pathetic.
I’m not the alt-left?! And I have something to do with the convention vs primary debate? Who knew?! You are too funny! Why don’t you defend your guy and his flag wavers?
Jeanine you’re acting exactly like the alt-left. The comparison from convention vs primary is only the comparison of cowboys vs redskins. It’s never been about restoring our Republic, for them just power grabs and the grassroots are the pons.
That ends with a real grassroots governor.
The only reason many of these so called convention types use the grassroots and I do mean use, is to yoke our strength for their own control. With the absence of Russ the inmates run the asylum. That ends from now on! The key to success is to make it irrelevant whether we have a convention or primary. I can do that and will.
You are a complete hypocrite and so are the so called grassroots leaders that would support #EstablishmentEd. If any of you had a brain at all you would see the value of Corey and make him your ally. Instead your stupidity overcomes your sensibility.
May God grant us his favor and actually allow us to restore what he gave us before. #TeamCorey ! #MVGA!
well said waverly
what is with you about the dam flag you got to be a libtard jeanine
Ms. Martin, I agree somewhat with your position that using the Confederate flag is a niche loser, even though I agree with Stewart that Southerners should make a stand against the multicultural Marxists, and black racists that are succeeding to
destroy Southern culture. Moreover, from what I have seen since moving down here from NY five years ago, is the passive attitude taken by Southerners, while the swine up north, the government, the media, etc. destroy their heritage. Further, the polutiion the Rockefeller Republicans have caused has even infected places as far south as Franklin County.
When all is said and done, a vote for Gillespie will accelerate 2 things. The destruction of Southern history will continue. And the rapes, murders, and other atrocities by Muslims, illegal aliens, and inner city savages will go on unabated by this open borders, and sanctuary city supporting hack.
Stewart for governor.
right on johnny
Ring that bell of Freedom.
If we don’t elect Corey Stewart the Republican free market idea of illegal immigration will rape Va’s jobs and her general fund for corporate welfare.
Excuse me: Illegal immigration is NOT a “free market” idea. Free markets require equality under law – not lawlessness and anarchy.
Governor McDonnell and Attorney General allowed Illegal aliens and much more to operate illegal businesses and illegally employee illegal aliens as unlicensed contractors .
Then they were detected by the VEC.
The local VEC office was questioned by many local legal contractors on this.
Some of the quotes from the Tax auditor themself;
“It is not my job to do DPORS’ job”
“It is not my problem that you chose this line of work”.
Thanks Commissioner Broadway.
You are right it is not your job to do DPORS job , you should not have been deregulating Statute 54.1-1100 and the Va. Employment Compensation Act.
A reasonable man would believe that politically appointed Commissioners act in concert.
I wonder was this officer being bribed to look the other way we he detected the use of unlicensed subcontractors in their audits?
200 violations issued by VOSHA/DOLI , this same year no record of cases forwarded to Commissioner Cheng Dept.of Commerce. By the VEC yet they audited the same General Contractor employing the unlicensed contractor ( they seen the checks and the 1099 issued to them )
“Rouge Subcontractors undermine Va’s Legal Workforce”
http://watchdog.org/202012/subcontractors-shadow-economy
And to think Cuccinelli could go through the trouble to address abortion clinics hallway widths bit failed to see that the various Depts. and Agencies were no operating whithin the law and administratively deregulating it for killers, rapist, drug dealers, gang members , tax evasion , child support evasion , evading court fines and allowing MS-13 to infect our sleepy little communities.
With Conservatives like this who needs a liberal?
Oh yea the bathroom thing.
The #neverTrump bloggers now want to weigh in on another fighter they don’t “get.”
We love that Corey Stewart is passionate about defending our heritage and can’t wait to vote for him in the primary.
#TeamCorey
#FakeNewsCorey http://www.syracuse.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/03/fake_news_altered_headline_on_facebook_jolts_virginia_governor_race.html
I have so got to meet you! Corey is scaring them! #GoCorey !
I’m betting her name is DonnaRae. Just a guess.
What does her name have to do with me meeting her?
Not sure if you are referring to me but I voted for Trump.
Once again, there are two words that should take Mr. Stewart out the race for governor, they are, STEVE CHAPMAN. Do your research and you’ll see the light.
bull
That’s not much of a response. If you are more clear, I can explain. I live in Prince William County and those of us who do, know him best. We love an election year Corey. He is the best conservative out there when up for election. After he is elected, his actions are not conservative at all. I could write a whole article on why Stewart is not conservative. I suspect you are not aware of many of the actions Corey has taken over the past several years. Do your research and you will see. If you need help, let me know.
The Corey lovers are out in full force and will not take your word it – nor will they look for the evidence. You had better explain more fully or it will fall on deaf ears.
— A fellow PWC resident who knows Election Year Corey
(as well as the After-Election Corey.)
Here’s one example…Below is what the Stewart campaign sent me a few days ago….sounds great! Right? What most people don’t know is that a few years ago Corey Stewart led the charge with two Democrats and a few RINOs on the PWC Board of County Supervisors to raise property taxes over 21% in a five year period. A 4% a year increase for 5 years while wasting millions and millions of taxpayer dollars in other areas. And then election year Corey raised his head and voted to reduce the same tax increase last year. I’ll give you another example in another post…He’s fooling many of you.
William,
Lowering taxes is the key to prosperity in Virginia. That is why I call my tax plan “Corey Stewart’s Big, Bold Virginia Tax Cut”. My tax plan will bring back jobs and put money back in the pockets of Virginians. In year one, my tax plan will reduce the tax burden on working Virginians by 17.4% and phase out income tax over the next several years.
We cannot tax our state into prosperity. Will we see an more of an improvement in our economy by cutting taxes.
William, Lowering taxes is the key to prosperity in Virginia. That is why I call my tax plan “Corey Stewart’s Big, Bold Virginia Tax Cut”.My tax plan will bring back jobs and put money back in the pockets of Virginians. In year one, my tax plan will reduce the tax burden on working Virginians by 17.4% and phase out income tax over the next several years.
We cannot tax our state into prosperity. Will we see an more of an improvement in our economy by cutting taxes. William, Lowering taxes is the key to prosperity in Virginia. That is why I call my tax plan “Corey Stewart’s Big, Bold Virginia Tax Cut”.
My tax plan will bring back jobs and put money back in the pockets of Virginians.
In year one, my tax plan will reduce the tax burden on working Virginians by 17.4% and phase out income tax over the next several years. We cannot tax our state into prosperity. Will we see an more of an improvement in our economy by cutting taxes.
Corey’s beliefs vary greatly depending upon whether the election is coming up or just passed. I’m not in favor of NO state income tax. As nice as it would be to not have the tax to pay, Virginia needs the income. It’s absurd to campaign on eliminating the tax when he knows he cannot and will not follow through.
Here’s another example…I got the email below yesterday from the Stewart campaign. I mentioned in my previous post about how millions and millions of dollars are being wasted in PWC. As I write this post, Corey Stewart is leading the charge to build a ball stadium for a MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM in a very bad location. I’ll try to keep this semi-brief…in a nutshell, this bad idea started with funding coming from a $25 million check from the team’s owner, a $30 million dollar check from the developer, and $10 million coming from naming rights. Total = $65 million in 2012. Fast forward to 2017…the owner is now NOT writing the big check, the developer is not writing a check at all and the naming rights money goes to the team owner. The land will be owned by the developer, the stadium will be owned by the County (on leased land) and the 76 year old team owner will sign a 30 year payment plan to the County. All funded by Stewart and a few other libs voting to sell county bonds to fund it….Oh and did I mention Mr. Stewart has taken $140K in campaign donations from the team, the team’s owner and the original developer. The PWC taxpayers are getting fleeced by Mr. Stewart and his band of libs…is this who you want to be our Governor? And believe me when I say this and a WHOLE LOT MORE would come out if he won the nomination….And don’t forget STEVE CHAPMAN…do your research folks.
William,
Too often, our tax dollars are wasted because of the recklessly spending of government agencies.Corey Stewart’s Big, Bold Virginia Tax Cut will cut back government spending so we can balance the budget.
As governor, he’ll require every state agency to produce a three-tiered plan with recommendations for budget cuts totaling 5%, 10% and 15% of their budgets.
He will cut budgets based on what is most reasonable in order to decrease unnecessary spending. It worked in Prince William County and it will work across Virginia.
Contribute to Corey Stewart’s campaign if you want to reduce the cost of government in Virginia.
Is that better sir or ma’am?
Go to this blog and read the 13 April post… https://sheriffofnottinghampwc.blogspot.com. There is many other articles on Mr. Stewart there also.
Will be so glad when Corey is Governor. Maybe he will shout “fake news” at these paid for hit pieces the EdBots and The Bull Rino are running.
Get serious. No one pays me to write anything and Corey will never be Governor. Do you really think the cries of “Save the Confederacy” will strike a chord with primary voters outside of Southside?
Actually it has got him the vote of over 40 Son’s Of The Confederacy along with their family and friends right here in my small county. You know it’s about taking a stand, not backing down no matter the odds and how bad people like yourself attack. I find it a useful and great article you wrote. Just used it to get 7 more promises to vote for Corey and one of them is going to knock doors for Corey now. Please please, I beg ya. Write more stories on Corey. With your help EdRon don’t attend a chance and more and more CONfusED people are seeing the light.
Bingo!
#FakeNewsCorey http://www.syracuse.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/03/fake_news_altered_headline_on_facebook_jolts_virginia_governor_race.html
Wow! Really? 40 Sons are voting for him! WooWoo!
jeanine 40 here 40 there then hundreds and hundreds. you must be one of those dam yankees that come down wanting to change us aint gonna happen or you are a scallywag. stop your lips running and pay attention. we are for the constitution and freedom god and family apparently you know nothing about the south we are what the country that Jefferson and Washington wanted a constitutional republic after lincoln we became federalist empire and more socialist. again this is George not Donna
Yeah, just in this small county…. Plus their family and friends I am sure.
way to go William
A Real Big Clue in this election: Take a real hard look at two-time Loser Georgie Allen’s loses after berating the Confederate flag to get out of his Maccca mouthing. Two bad mouthing and attacking Southern families was Not very smart! The same applies here. I can easily forecast a Gillespie loss over the Establishment supporters attacking Southern families again. I guess they can’t “get it” how many there are! Without Corey Stewart, I see another Democrat Governor in the forecast for Virginia. “You can take that to the bank!”
what in the hell is wrong with you people about the confederacy, the lies and bull shit the victors always write history i suggest people study. jeanine sounds like you got a problem with southern heritage. all you do is hit on this subject have you not listen to him on other issues , it is a lot more than southern heritage this is virginia so you people that don’t like our heritage move out how would you like it if we tear down your heritage and a lot of people love him for saving our heritage because it means a lot to us southerners he is about bring jobs to Virginia and gun rights , law and order anti sanctuary cities against illegals and gangs lower taxes so why are some of you hitting him about our heritage you all act childish like children you do know they are after George Washington an Thomas Jefferson also it never ends.this is george on Donna post
“Corey will never be Governor.” Kinda reminds me of the “Trump will never be POTUS” Don’t count them chickens before they hatch!
Lies work.. #FakeNewsCorey http://www.syracuse.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/03/fake_news_altered_headline_on_facebook_jolts_virginia_governor_race.html
Not sure if lies work or not. If they do then the CONfusED EdBots will win in June. But I have faith in my state that Ed will never be our candidate.
I came across this “Hit Piece” and felt obligated to comment!
I am a Disabled Virginia Veteran who supports Corey Stewart in protecting Statues to our heroic past Virginia Veteran Soldiers. Obviously even Corey from Minnesota, who has live here decades, recognizes such patriotism of the likes of Robert E. Lee. Only a fool would not! Corey Stewart’s association with all Virginians along with me shows he is the right choice for Governor. His support of Virginians who respect the “Glory” earned by their Virginia ancestors/Veterans shows his strength over the “Politically Correct” Cowards who would let a few deranged city officials work to destroy our Historical Legacies/Monuments that belong to us and our future generations.
Anyone can go to YouTube and take a look at the ugly Charlottesville Virginia City Council action and anyone can see what Corey Stewart is looking to Preserve. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0I0T0Yu7FA There are more videos with more information about the hateful actions by the city.
Contrary to this article, Corey Stewart is not fighting the Civil War all over again! Corey Stewart’s Historical Preservation efforts are being very much Distorted and hatefully being used against him by some “bad Hombres”! That is a hard cold fact.
Corey Stewart’s Historical Preservation efforts are being very much Distorted and hatefully being used against him by some “bad Hombres”! That is a hard cold fact.
thanks for your service moody. Corey is the right man for the job
Corey is the only real conservative. He stands firm on his values no matter WHO he is talking to and is he hardest working person in this race BY FAR.
Corey Stewart is the “People’s Candidate” in this race! Corey Stewart for a Safer and more Prosperous Virginia.
Everyone should be able to see what the Establishment Republicans have delivered to us in the Past! Democrats!!! And that is an obvious fact!
Corey needs to work smarter, not harder. Do you know what they call the hardest working candidate with a bad message? A loser.
Do you know what they call people who refer to the Confederate battle flag as the “Stars and Bars”? – Ignorant
Yeah, I’m not one of those ‘flaggers’. Sorry!
those flaggers, sounds derogatory
You don’t have to be a “flagger” to do some investigating into the truth before publishing an article with incorrect info. But, I’m sure facts don’t matter to you as long as you get to bash Corey Stewart in the process. It’s about integrity and truth in journalism. It seems you are lacking in both. Even if Corey loses, he will walk away with his integrity in tact and the respect of those who support him.
what bad message, because he supports our heritage
It is better to have a good worker fall short of the task at hand rather than hire someone who will embellish their capillaries ( talking point ideas ) yet never produce.
#FakeNewsCorey http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/altered-facebook-headline-robert-elee-statue
If only taxes weren’t raised every year in Prince William county making it now the highest property tax district in the state.
Yet another wonderful group of Repub candidates here in VA.
Why are our choices always so bad in this state, is this really the best we can do? Seems like you could throw a rock out the window and hit someone better than the 2 front-runners.
it is not all bad Corey is the one we need
He’s got the to confederate vote on lock down. Let’s see if he goes with the swastikas, heritage not hate angle next.
That wasn’t nice at all! Corey has the support of honest, hard working, patriotic Virginians who don’t like ugly people trashing their families of 150+ years ago in any case. This is politics not a Hate Fest!
And those people are a small minority, that Corey has in his pocket right now, congratulations.
chris keep telling yourself that. you are the minority and spewing hate about our heritage all you lefties always attacking us but you would not like it if we went after your heritage. if you are a southerner you are disgrace. we fought for true govt. that the revolution fought .study, and if you think the flag is bad let me remind you the British flag flew during slavery and us flew during slavery and butchered the Indians raped and pillage our land and burned crops and starved women and children the battle flag flew 4 years. if you get off the hate and study you would know this. people always attacking our flag are so dam ignorant
Violent rebellion against the United States to deny people the most basic of freedoms based on the color of their skin. That is some awesome heritage you got going on there. You should be proud.
chris what in the hell is wrong with you how is confederate goes with swastikas we were the patriots the north was not you dumbasses always spewing crap you have no knowledge about so dam ignorant i guess stupid is stupid does
This must be that famous southern charm you always hear so much about. Well played ma’am.
Yet another reason to not vote for him.
The right name! LOL
I support the Stars and Bars as a symbol of our heritage. I also support Ed Gillespie because he’s running on issues which matter to every day Virginians. Including being able to feed your family, or start a business. Marketing our coal. Respecting our ports. The list goes on and on.
Oh. Then you must be talking about Corey Stewart.
You’re funny. I like that
John Massoud, Thanks for supporting what Corey is supporting in Charlottesville through your comment. We all have our views, but what the press has tried to do with Corey supporting those who oppose the destruction of Robert E. Lee’s statue in Charlottesville reminds me of what ISIS is doing in the Middle East.
What Charlottesville is doing or trying to do, is beyond disgusting.
have you not been listening to his speeches, get real ed is only for himself, same old establishment, Corey is for job growth, gun rights that we do not need to pay for permit because it is our right to carry lower taxes, and against illegal aliens and sanctuary cities. pay attention i don’t see ed on these issues he back peddles, no straight answers and yes he wants to protect our heritage and he is not afraid he has balls. i don’t understand you people, you judge and have no idea, i been to his rallies and debates.massoud he is for small business issues that matter i don’t understand were you are coming from this is George Randall posting on Donna page, you vote for ed you might as well vote a liberal in, i suggest you look into Corey apparently you have not heard anything about him