Comments on: More Ed Gillespie Rumors

By: CONVA

CONVA — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 22:13:18 +0000

Does it matter who takes over the RPV? What have they ever did for PWC? The onlt time I hear from them is when they are asking for money.

By: Bryanna

Bryanna — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 13:14:47 +0000

James, Loudoun Insider is right on target. The general concensus is even Conservatives will distance themselves from their own if integrity is in question. On a local level many agree they would rather have a good Democrat / Independent than a bad Republican. Our local conservative GOP’s have no one to blame but themselves. No need to name names for you, is there?

By: Loudoun Insider

Loudoun Insider — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 11:06:39 +0000

James, I want conservatives to be successful, but only while exercising the utmost integrity. The ends do not justify the means. Go back and re-read all of the posts on the 51st HOD and LCRC Conventions with an open mind (doubtful this is possible) and tell me that the actions of the local units were principled conservative actions.

By: James Young

James Young — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 04:48:49 +0000

That’s some wonderful rationalizing, “Loudmouthed Inciter.” When Conservatives are successful, blame Dems in disarray. I guess you’ll always have an excuse that sounds good among the Country Club set.

By: Dirk

Dirk — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 04:43:45 +0000

Who will take Gillespie’s place for the RPV?

By: Bryanna

Bryanna — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:32:52 +0000

I heard he had spoken with Tate and shortly afterwards decided RPV had more problems then he cared to deal with and upon voicing his dissatisfaction with the situation was offered a position with the Bush Administration. Done deal as of a week ago Thursday.

By: Loudoun Insider

Loudoun Insider — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:26:27 +0000

It does look like Faisal Gill may be the candidate to over-marginalize the GOP.

By: Loudoun Insider

Loudoun Insider — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:24:48 +0000

If you’re Gillespie and two of your first controversies are the 51st HOD Convention and the LCRC Convention, would you want to stick around? Does he see the future better than the Puritans and wants to get out before the bottom drops out? As long as the Puritans control the GOP nominating processes and ignore the vast majority of voters, they will continue to lose in NoVA. Of course this is only true if (and it is obviously a big if - see Bruce Roemmelt and Jeff Dion) the Dems control their own fringe elements and capture the center. The Loudoun Dems have got the message and will likely obliterate the LCRC this fall. Fortunately for PWC the Dems are more marginalized than the Puritan-led GOP.

By: James Young

James Young — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 02:21:54 +0000

I was always dubious about Gillespie. Why would someone go from National Chairman to a state party Chairman? Of course, NLW is half-right: the former half.

By: CONVA

CONVA — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 01:46:42 +0000

After the “amnesty” it will take a miracle to rescue “W”.

By: anon

anon — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 01:38:45 +0000

Gillespie to the rescue!

By: anon

anon — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 01:09:00 +0000

I wonder if the Marc Rich story in the Washingtonian Magazine had anything to do with it?

By: Not Lars Wiechman

Not Lars Wiechman — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 23:54:43 +0000

This is a mixed blessing—if it occurs. Gillespie has shown the potential to be a fundraiser and attract national names that would represent progress. Conversely, his staff selection and continued endorsement of the Norquist agenda will not help, especially in swing districts.

By: Picadilly

Picadilly — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:52:17 +0000

Hey Ed, thanks for all the hard work! Fortunately, there are no important elections this year, right?