Glad to hear you got a response from Aaron’s campaign; hopefully it was satisfactory. And, yes, every vote DOES count - no matter how hard the Democrats attempt to supress the absentee ballots of our fighting forces overseas.

I’m glad the campaign has the time to reply to inquiries from voters. I certainly realize that running as a Republican in Arlington is an uphill fight which I’m sure is quite time-consuming. Then again, every vote does count - even mine.

Many thanks to the individual from Mr. Ringel’s campaign who took the time to reply.

I took the liberty to forward Aaron’s phone number and email to Northern Ox, since he provided his email address when commenting. Although I haven’t heard any response from him, I hope he took another pass at reaching out, as I am sure he would be successful.

Thanks for posting the video and your support of my friend Aaron Ringel’s uphill quest to become the next member of the House of Delegates representing, in Aaron’s words, “the Fighting 48th” District in Richmond.

Aaron has been working non-stop to reach out to as many voters as possible and not just talk to them, but to listen to them - to hear their concerns. While I do not live in the 48th, (I live in the neighboring 45th and I hope readers from that district will vote for VICKI VASQUES on November 3rd) I do know how challenging that district can be.

But Aaron has a positive attitude, and does not back down from a worthy fight - he served in Iraq as a United States Marine, and now he is fighting for us at home in Arlington.

As for the concerns and questions coming from Northern Ox above, certainly I do not speak for Aaron or his campaign, however, having been a candidate for public office (twice) myself, I know the rigors of the campaign trail. If his website is shy of certain information you feel is relevant, call his campaign office and talk to his campaign manager - candidates rarely deal with their own websites - that’s not their job. As for specific questions you would like answered, again, I suggest you talk to his campaign manager to meet with Aaron at a specific event or let her know he has not responded to your questions and he can get back to you. Sometimes these things take time, especially when a campaign is basically a 24/7 operation. I know Aaron and you are not being ignored. I also know he will appreciate your support and vote on November 3rd.

The quote, “Despite his rural roots, Mr. Deeds has been ideologically flexible enough to support abortion rights; press for background checks on firearms buyers at gun shows; oppose displaying the Confederate flag on state license plates; and warm to equal rights for homosexuals.”

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/17/AR2009101701477.html

Or do I have to track him down at an event someplace to get simple questions about his positions on issues — which should be covered on his website, but aren’t — answered?