Saturday, June 30, 2012

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June 30, 2012


Dear Friends and Fellow Virginians,

Ken asked me to write you to pass along two more op-ed's we've had published today regarding the ObamaCare decision.   The first is in Human Events and you can read the article by clicking here.  The second was published in USA Today and you can read the article here.

Ken also wanted to pass along that we still need your help to meet our deadline tonight at midnight. 

This is our first fundraising deadline since announcing that Ken was running for Governor.

Can you help us raise an additional $6500 before our deadline?  We really need your help to make sure that we begin our campaign on solid financial footing!

In the last 10 days over four hundred individuals have given online towards our goal - but we still have a little ways to go!

Please click here to give before midnight tonight!

Again – if you're able to give ahead tonight's midnight deadline we would be very grateful.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

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RE: Fwd: 1 Day

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From: alexanderofyork@gmail.com [mailto:alexanderofyork@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Alexander of York
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 2:40 PM
To: Mike Thomas
Cc: voteMcDonnell@alexanderofyork.com; Susan Allen; Virginia@PeninsulaTeaParty.org
Subject: Re: Fwd: 1 Day

No, sorry. I give to CHKD when I intend them to affect the cost of health care. I still have no confidence that George Allen has the strength of character to stand up to the Republican Progressives who still want to expand the role of government rather than remove laws that stand in the way of free market solutions.  
I will keep my money and I will use it to replace obamacare. You just focus on repealing it.  
When you stop talking about doing my job and start talking about doing the job we need you to do in Washington, then and only then will I consider donating money to your campaign. 
Good luck with the fund raising and the election, you most likely will receive my vote, however you will always receive my scrutiny. I have shirked my responsibilities in the past but no longer will I allow my public servants to squander the gifts of liberty entrusted to me. 
You have little hope of my joining in on your campaign unless perhaps you consider joining mine.
Robert Bruce Alexander, citizen.
YorkTeaParty.org, PeninsulaTeaParty.org, VPLP.org
On Jun 29, 2012 5:59 PM, "Mike Thomas" <mikethomas@georgeallen.com> wrote:

Re: Fwd: 1 Day

No, sorry. I give to CHKD when I intend them to affect the cost of health care. I still have no confidence that George Allen has the strength of character to stand up to the Republican Progressives who still want to expand the role of government rather than remove laws that stand in the way of free market solutions.  

I will keep my money and I will use it to replace obamacare. You just focus on repealing it.  

When you stop talking about doing my job and start talking about doing the job we need you to do in Washington, then and only then will I consider donating money to your campaign. 

Good luck with the fund raising and the election, you most likely will receive my vote, however you will always receive my scrutiny. I have shirked my responsibilities in the past but no longer will I allow my public servants to squander the gifts of liberty entrusted to me. 

You have little hope of my joining in on your campaign unless perhaps you consider joining mine.

Robert Bruce Alexander, citizen.
YorkTeaParty.org, PeninsulaTeaParty.org, VPLP.org

On Jun 29, 2012 5:59 PM, "Mike Thomas" <mikethomas@georgeallen.com> wrote:

To view this email as a web page, go here.

Friend,
 
I wanted to make sure you saw Susan Allen's email message.
     
We're closing in on a very important fundraising deadline tomorrow, June 30.
 
That leaves us with just one more day to meet our goal of 500 new grassroots donors.
 
We have had such a great response. We exceeded our initial goal of 250 new grassroots donors in just 2 days, so now we must redouble our efforts.
 
Will you help George and Susan meet their goal of 500 new grassroots donors with a donation of $25, $10 or $5 today?
 
As Susan said, George is the leader we need in these challenging times, but he can't make it alone.
 
That's why we need your donation and your voice today.
 
Please remember to forward this email to 5 of your friends and ask them to join our team by giving today.

Thank you for your support.

Mike Thomas
Campaign Manager
George Allen for U.S. Senate

Allen for Senate

June 29, 2012

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Mike,
 Allen_FinishStrong
No matter where George and I are in Virginia, this costly government health care law is the top issue we hear about.
 
How increased premiums are straining family budgets, seniors are afraid they will lose their benefits and costly mandates are causing businesses to stop hiring.
 
I am convinced now more than ever that we need George's strong and steadfast record of leadership in Washington.
 
But we need you on our team.
 
I am not just proud of George for being a good father and husband - I am proud of his record of leadership for Virginia.
 
When others said it couldn't be done, he worked with Democrats to make historic reforms that changed Virginia long-term.
 
He is determined to get this health care law repealed and replaced with affordable, portable health care solutions.
 
George is the leader we need in these challenging times, but he can't make it alone.
 
Because of your support and enthusiasm, we beat our 4 day goal of 250 new grassroots donors in only 2 days!  
 
So now I am challenging you to help us get to 500 new grassroots donors by Saturday.  That's 155 more - can you help put us over the top?
 
A donation of just $5, $10 or $25 could ensure George is the 51st vote to repeal Obamacare.
 
Will you help George be your voice in Washington?
 
Thank you for your continued support.
 
Keep Winning,
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Friday, June 29, 2012

Wrong For VA: Drilling Denial

RNC State Release

Obama Stands In the Way Of Bipartisan Support For Energy Exploration And Virginia Jobs

_____________________________________________________________________

YESTERDAY, THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION EXCLUDED VIRGINA FROM NEW LEASES FOR OFFSHORE DRILLING

Obama's Interior Department Excluded Virginia From New Leases To Be Opened For Offshore Energy Exploration. "The 15 scheduled potential lease sales contained in the plan will occur in six planning areas – the Western and Central Gulf of Mexico, the portion of the Eastern Gulf Of Mexico not currently under Congressional moratorium, and the Chukchi Sea, Beaufort Sea and Cook Inlet Planning Areas offshore Alaska." (Press Release, "Interior Finalizes Plan To Make All highest-Resource Areas In The U.S. Offshore Available For Oil And Gas Leasing," Department Of The Interior , 6/28/12)

Obama Blocked Virginia From Offshore Drilling "Until At Least 2017." "The plan announced Thursday postpones drilling off Virginia's coast until at least 2017." (Anita Kumar, "Virginia Politicians Complain About exclusion In Offshore Drilling Pan," The Washington Post , 6/28/12)

Offshore Drilling Off Virginia's Coast Would Create Approximately 1,900 Jobs, Add $365 Million Annually To The GDP, And Generate Nearly $20 Billion In Additional Revenue. "By going forward with offshore Atlantic oil and gas leasing and with Virginia participating in the development of offshore Atlantic resources, a recent report estimates that the state's activity could: Create approximately 1,900 new jobs in Virginia; Add $365 million annually to the Gross Domestic Product; and Generate almost $19.5 billion in government revenues at all levels of government (federal, state and local)." ("Potential Job Creation, Economic Benefits And Revenue Sharing From Oil And Natural Gas Production And Exploration In Virginia," Southeast Energy Alliance, 10/14/10)

Democrats Criticized The Decision

"Political Leaders From Both Parties Are Expressing Frustration With The Obama Administration After The Department Of Interior Announced Today That It Will Not Include Virginia In Its Proposed Final Offshore Oil And Gas Leasing Program For 2012-2017, Which Covers Leasing Strategy And Sales On The Outer Continental Shelf." ("Leaders Respond To Drilling Decision," Augusta Free Press, 6/28/12)

  • "Most Of Virginia's Elected Officials, Regardless Of Political Party, Have Expressed Interest In Drilling, Saying Production Would Bring Thousands Of Jobs And Millions Of Dollars To The Financially Strapped State." (Anita Kumar, "Virginia Politicians Complain About exclusion In Offshore Drilling Pan," The Washington Post , 6/28/12)

Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA): "I Regret That The Administration Failed To Include Virginia In Its Proposed Final Five-Year Lease Plan." WEBB: "I regret that the administration failed to include Virginia in its proposed final five-year lease plan. … Energy exploration and subsequent production within the Virginia Outer Continental Shelf – if coupled with an equitable formula for sharing revenues between the state and federal governments – would boost domestic energy production, while benefiting the Commonwealth's economy." ("Leaders Respond To Drilling Decision," Augusta Free Press, 6/28/12)

Former DNC Chair And Senate Candidate Tim Kaine: Disagrees With Obama And "Department Of The Interior's Decision to Exclude Virginia From Their Five Year Lease Plan" And Disappointed "DOI Chose To Disregard" Bipartisan Support." KAINE: "I am encouraged by the recent increase in domestic energy production, but I disagree with the Department of the Interior's decision to exclude Virginia from their five year lease sale plan. When the Commonwealth was left out of the DOI's draft plan, I joined a bipartisan coalition, including Governor McDonnell and Senators Warner and Webb, which spoke out in support of adding Virginia to the final version. Unfortunately, the DOI chose to disregard this bipartisan show of support." ("Virginia Not Included In offshore Oil And Gas Program," Fairfax News, 6/28/12)

Obama "Administration Postponed Lease Sales" And "Never Included Virginia In Subsequent Plans." "Obama had announced that Virginia would become one of the first East Coast states to drill offshore. But the administration postponed lease sales after the spill and never included Virginia in subsequent plans." (Anita Kumar, "Virginia Politicians Complain About exclusion In Offshore Drilling Pan," The Washington Post , 6/28/12)

AFTER BILLING VIRGINIA AS THE FIRST EAST COAST STATE TO ALLOW OFFSHORE DRILLING, OBAMA SCUTTLED LEASING PLANS

"Obama Had Announced That Virginia Would Become One Of The First East Coast States To Drill Offshore. But The Administration Postponed Lease Sales After The Spill And Never Included Virginia In Subsequent Plans." (Anita Kumar, "Virginia Politicians Complain About exclusion In Offshore Drilling Pan," The Washington Post , 6/28/12)

A 2007 Department Of Interior Decision Set In Motion An Offshore Drilling Lease Sale Off Virginia's Coast. "The Interior Department has put the final touches on a five-year plan to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and offshore from Alaska and Virginia. Interior officials said Friday the plan will include more environmental buffer zones around lease areas and make other minor changes to a previous draft. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne is scheduled to announce the 'major oil and gas development program' Monday, a department statement says. … Interior's plan would, for the first time, allow drilling off Virginia's eastern shore, in a wedge-shaped area between the Maryland and North Carolina state lines stretching to a point about 200 miles east." ("Interior To Propose Expanding Offshore Drilling," The Associated Press , 4/27/07)

But In 2010, The Obama Administration Upended Virginia's Plans To Be The First Atlantic Coast State To Permit Offshore Drilling. "The pursuit of oil and natural gas off Virginia's coast, gaining momentum two months ago, came to an abrupt halt Thursday as President Barack Obama clamped down on the offshore drilling industry. Obama said he will cancel lease sales planned off Virginia and in the western Gulf of Mexico, continue a ban on new deepwater oil drilling permits for six months, and delay a lease sale off Alaska. … Canceling the Virginia lease sale upends Gov. Bob McDonnell's effort to make Virginia the first Atlantic coast state to permit offshore drilling." (Cory Nealon, "Va. Drilling Plans Dealt New Setback," Daily Press, 5/28/10)

And Last Year, The Obama Administration Excluded Virginia And The Rest Of The Eastern Seaboard From New Leases. "The Obama administration's new five-year plan for offshore oil and gas drilling includes lease sales in federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Alaska but will not offer leases for drilling off Virginia or other parts of the eastern United States." (Steve Mufson, "Offshore Drilling Plan Excludes Virginia," The Washington Post , 11/8/11)

  • The Announcement Signaled A "Step Back From Proposals President Obama Made In The Spring Of 2010…" "In postponing lease sales along the Eastern Seaboard, the plan took a step back from proposals President Obama made in the spring of 2010 before a blowout on BP's Macondo well triggered last year's giant oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico." (Steve Mufson, "Offshore Drilling Plan Excludes Virginia," The Washington Post , 11/8/11)
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) Called Obama's Decision "Disappointing, Because The Safe, Responsible Development Of Offshore Energy Resources Has Broad Support From Virginians And Among The Bipartisan Elected Leadership Of The State."

WARNER: "This is disappointing, because the safe, responsible development of offshore energy resources has broad support from Virginians and among the bipartisan elected leadership of the state. … I will be strongly urging the administration to take another look at including Virginia in its five-year plan." ("Virginia Left Out Of Offshore Drilling" The Fredericksburg Free Lance Star's "On Politics" Blog, 11/8/11)

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Wrong For VA: Drilling Denial

RNC State Release

Obama Stands In the Way Of Bipartisan Support For Energy Exploration And Virginia Jobs

_____________________________________________________________________

YESTERDAY, THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION EXCLUDED VIRGINA FROM NEW LEASES FOR OFFSHORE DRILLING

Obama's Interior Department Excluded Virginia From New Leases To Be Opened For Offshore Energy Exploration. "The 15 scheduled potential lease sales contained in the plan will occur in six planning areas – the Western and Central Gulf of Mexico, the portion of the Eastern Gulf Of Mexico not currently under Congressional moratorium, and the Chukchi Sea, Beaufort Sea and Cook Inlet Planning Areas offshore Alaska." (Press Release, "Interior Finalizes Plan To Make All highest-Resource Areas In The U.S. Offshore Available For Oil And Gas Leasing," Department Of The Interior , 6/28/12)

Obama Blocked Virginia From Offshore Drilling "Until At Least 2017." "The plan announced Thursday postpones drilling off Virginia's coast until at least 2017." (Anita Kumar, "Virginia Politicians Complain About exclusion In Offshore Drilling Pan," The Washington Post , 6/28/12)

Offshore Drilling Off Virginia's Coast Would Create Approximately 1,900 Jobs, Add $365 Million Annually To The GDP, And Generate Nearly $20 Billion In Additional Revenue. "By going forward with offshore Atlantic oil and gas leasing and with Virginia participating in the development of offshore Atlantic resources, a recent report estimates that the state's activity could: Create approximately 1,900 new jobs in Virginia; Add $365 million annually to the Gross Domestic Product; and Generate almost $19.5 billion in government revenues at all levels of government (federal, state and local)." ("Potential Job Creation, Economic Benefits And Revenue Sharing From Oil And Natural Gas Production And Exploration In Virginia," Southeast Energy Alliance, 10/14/10)

Democrats Criticized The Decision

"Political Leaders From Both Parties Are Expressing Frustration With The Obama Administration After The Department Of Interior Announced Today That It Will Not Include Virginia In Its Proposed Final Offshore Oil And Gas Leasing Program For 2012-2017, Which Covers Leasing Strategy And Sales On The Outer Continental Shelf." ("Leaders Respond To Drilling Decision," Augusta Free Press, 6/28/12)

  • "Most Of Virginia's Elected Officials, Regardless Of Political Party, Have Expressed Interest In Drilling, Saying Production Would Bring Thousands Of Jobs And Millions Of Dollars To The Financially Strapped State." (Anita Kumar, "Virginia Politicians Complain About exclusion In Offshore Drilling Pan," The Washington Post , 6/28/12)

Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA): "I Regret That The Administration Failed To Include Virginia In Its Proposed Final Five-Year Lease Plan." WEBB: "I regret that the administration failed to include Virginia in its proposed final five-year lease plan. … Energy exploration and subsequent production within the Virginia Outer Continental Shelf – if coupled with an equitable formula for sharing revenues between the state and federal governments – would boost domestic energy production, while benefiting the Commonwealth's economy." ("Leaders Respond To Drilling Decision," Augusta Free Press, 6/28/12)

Former DNC Chair And Senate Candidate Tim Kaine: Disagrees With Obama And "Department Of The Interior's Decision to Exclude Virginia From Their Five Year Lease Plan" And Disappointed "DOI Chose To Disregard" Bipartisan Support." KAINE: "I am encouraged by the recent increase in domestic energy production, but I disagree with the Department of the Interior's decision to exclude Virginia from their five year lease sale plan. When the Commonwealth was left out of the DOI's draft plan, I joined a bipartisan coalition, including Governor McDonnell and Senators Warner and Webb, which spoke out in support of adding Virginia to the final version. Unfortunately, the DOI chose to disregard this bipartisan show of support." ("Virginia Not Included In offshore Oil And Gas Program," Fairfax News, 6/28/12)

Obama "Administration Postponed Lease Sales" And "Never Included Virginia In Subsequent Plans." "Obama had announced that Virginia would become one of the first East Coast states to drill offshore. But the administration postponed lease sales after the spill and never included Virginia in subsequent plans." (Anita Kumar, "Virginia Politicians Complain About exclusion In Offshore Drilling Pan," The Washington Post , 6/28/12)

AFTER BILLING VIRGINIA AS THE FIRST EAST COAST STATE TO ALLOW OFFSHORE DRILLING, OBAMA SCUTTLED LEASING PLANS

"Obama Had Announced That Virginia Would Become One Of The First East Coast States To Drill Offshore. But The Administration Postponed Lease Sales After The Spill And Never Included Virginia In Subsequent Plans." (Anita Kumar, "Virginia Politicians Complain About exclusion In Offshore Drilling Pan," The Washington Post , 6/28/12)

A 2007 Department Of Interior Decision Set In Motion An Offshore Drilling Lease Sale Off Virginia's Coast. "The Interior Department has put the final touches on a five-year plan to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and offshore from Alaska and Virginia. Interior officials said Friday the plan will include more environmental buffer zones around lease areas and make other minor changes to a previous draft. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne is scheduled to announce the 'major oil and gas development program' Monday, a department statement says. … Interior's plan would, for the first time, allow drilling off Virginia's eastern shore, in a wedge-shaped area between the Maryland and North Carolina state lines stretching to a point about 200 miles east." ("Interior To Propose Expanding Offshore Drilling," The Associated Press , 4/27/07)

But In 2010, The Obama Administration Upended Virginia's Plans To Be The First Atlantic Coast State To Permit Offshore Drilling. "The pursuit of oil and natural gas off Virginia's coast, gaining momentum two months ago, came to an abrupt halt Thursday as President Barack Obama clamped down on the offshore drilling industry. Obama said he will cancel lease sales planned off Virginia and in the western Gulf of Mexico, continue a ban on new deepwater oil drilling permits for six months, and delay a lease sale off Alaska. … Canceling the Virginia lease sale upends Gov. Bob McDonnell's effort to make Virginia the first Atlantic coast state to permit offshore drilling." (Cory Nealon, "Va. Drilling Plans Dealt New Setback," Daily Press, 5/28/10)

And Last Year, The Obama Administration Excluded Virginia And The Rest Of The Eastern Seaboard From New Leases. "The Obama administration's new five-year plan for offshore oil and gas drilling includes lease sales in federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Alaska but will not offer leases for drilling off Virginia or other parts of the eastern United States." (Steve Mufson, "Offshore Drilling Plan Excludes Virginia," The Washington Post , 11/8/11)

  • The Announcement Signaled A "Step Back From Proposals President Obama Made In The Spring Of 2010…" "In postponing lease sales along the Eastern Seaboard, the plan took a step back from proposals President Obama made in the spring of 2010 before a blowout on BP's Macondo well triggered last year's giant oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico." (Steve Mufson, "Offshore Drilling Plan Excludes Virginia," The Washington Post , 11/8/11)
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) Called Obama's Decision "Disappointing, Because The Safe, Responsible Development Of Offshore Energy Resources Has Broad Support From Virginians And Among The Bipartisan Elected Leadership Of The State."

WARNER: "This is disappointing, because the safe, responsible development of offshore energy resources has broad support from Virginians and among the bipartisan elected leadership of the state. … I will be strongly urging the administration to take another look at including Virginia in its five-year plan." ("Virginia Left Out Of Offshore Drilling" The Fredericksburg Free Lance Star's "On Politics" Blog, 11/8/11)

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