Virginia@: RPV Advance: Bolling should repudiate his statements on Cuccinelli

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here

Dear Robert,

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! My husband, children and I had a wonderful, low-key Thanksgiving. My husband, John and six year old son, Luke, played golf in the morning. The girls and I cooked from scratch our pie, rolls, stuffing, sweet potato souffle, and more! And when I say fresh, I mean taking the grain, making our own flour, and going from there. I think the guys had it the hardest though, since they had to clean all the dishes.

Unfortunately, I am writing to you this morning on a much more serious matter. I'm sure you have seen the recent developments in the news about our Republican Lt. Governor, Bill Bolling, abandoning the Republican Party, attacking Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, and insinuating he may run as an Independent against Ken Cuccinelli for Governor. This is very disturbing and unbecoming behavior from a man who has represented our party for a long time.

As you may know, earlier this year grassroot conservatives decided to run for elected positions on the State Central Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia, so that we could have a voice in how business is conducted within the Republican Party. For too long the Republican Party has been dominated by big money, consultants, ideologues and politicians who have forced a top-down approach to politics. It was time to return to the Republican Party of Virginia that represented the voice of the Republican grassroot activists.

One reason it was important for grassroot conservatives to assume control of State Central Committee was to control the nomination method for our Republican candidates. Holding a Republican Convention is a preferred method to a Republican Primary in selecting our candidates, because then the grassroots choose the candidates rather than the big-money consultants with their multi-million dollar campaigns and slick TV advertising.

I wanted to forward you the press statement and letter I released this morning. I thought you would want to see it. If you desire, you can express your own thoughts to Bill Bolling directly by contacting him at 804.225.0750 or emailing at campaign@billbolling.com

I can promise you one thing about me: I will never stop fighting to ensure you have a voice and your rights are protected! As always, let me know if you have any questions.

-Jamie

Forward Message: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jamie Radtke

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 30, 2012

804.491.9898

jamie@jamieradtke.com

Jamie Radtke, a well-known conservative figure in Virginia, today called on the State Central Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia to adopt a resolution calling on Lt. Governor Bill Bolling to repudiate his unfortunate statements made earlier this week about the character and electability of Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. The Committee should resolve further that Governor Bob McDonnell should withdraw his delegation of responsibility to Mr. Bolling for economic development, if Mr. Bolling fails to repudiate his statements.

The State Central Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia will be meeting at the Republican Advance today, November 30th, at the Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach. To see Jamie's full letter to State Central Committee members, see below.

-----------------------------------------------------------

Dear Members of State Central Committee,

I humbly request your consideration to adopt a resolution calling on Lt. Governor Bill Bolling to repudiate his unfortunate statements made earlier this week about the character and electability of Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli as Governor. The Committee should resolve further that Governor Bob McDonnell should withdraw his delegation of responsibility to Mr. Bolling for economic development (Chief Jobs Creator) if Mr. Bolling fails to repudiate his statements.

Mr. Bolling's voting record and public positions vary little from those of Mr. Cuccinelli. Mr. Bolling's personal criticisms of Mr. Cuccinelli are groundless and would be just as offensive and outrageous if directed at a Democrat. Mr. Bolling has further stated to the media that he will refuse to support Mr. Cuccinelli as the Republican nominee for Governor at the conclusion of our Republican Convention in May, which is in direct violation of our Republican Party Plan. Conservatives have consistently demonstrated a willingness to abide by the process outlined in the Party Plan. The expectation should be no different with our elected officials.

Thank you for your time and consideration of this important proposal that will reaffirm our support and dedication to represent the Republican grassroots of Virginia. Family obligations will prevent me from being at your business meeting Friday afternoon, but I will be in attendance at the Republican Advance later in the day and Saturday.

All my best,