Comments on: Keith Fimian Gets More Endorsements

By: Doc

Doc — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:08:39 +0000

Too close to Christmas now, then too close to New Years Eve, then too close to the Hunt election. Then, Herrity might as well stay on as supervisor. Too little, too late. Fimian leads: http://rednova8.com/

By: Riley

Riley — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:43:32 +0000

I’m taking a wait and see approach. I believe that either Fimian or Herrity could defeat Connolly in 2010. I believe that can be done even if Fimian and Herrity oppose one another for the nomination. This is all speculation until Herrity makes his intentions known and I have it on solid authority that Ben jumped the gun and Herrity has not made up his mind yet.

By: Not Carl Schurz

Not Carl Schurz — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:54:59 +0000

About Fimian.

It is easy to pick at his campaign from 2008 and say it was a mess. Every campaign in NOVA was a mess that year. But many challengers start off the same way and learn from their failures. His campaign has been pretty active for a off year challenger. Nova Rep is challenging Keith for not being an elected offical on BOS or city elections. Sure it may help, or it may not, it is no magic potion. Keith has been hosting town hall meetings on the health care issue himself. Keith has been personally going door to door for GOP delegate candidates and organizing other to do so as well. There is no reason to think that Keith is any less clear about what folks want than Herrity or Connolly.

For whatever it is worth, Fimian just sent out a great Christmas card.

And no I don’t work for Fimian, but I do support him.

By: Not Carl Schurz

Not Carl Schurz — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:45:33 +0000

Unless Pat Herrity says something to actually hint that he is getting into the race this all smoke and no fire. It feels much more like a few people who want this to happen are suggesting it to some blogs and reporters in hopes that the press and debates forces Herrrity into running. This sort of rumor creation and hope driven angst happen all the time in sports and usually amount to nothing. So, Nova Rep doesn’t like Fimian, and two bloggers and Washington Post reporter all report the same rumor and we are supposed to believe them.

By: Steve L.

Steve L. — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:43:56 +0000

Wow, proof that if Herrity steps in, this is going to split the party. Some people (NovaRep) need to chill. Herrity hasn’t even made it official yet and people are already attacking both Herrity and Fimian. There goes party unity.

By: Greg L

Greg L — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:58:14 +0000

I’d be rather surprised if elected officials are providing the Fimain campaign with endorsement quotes but then saying those endorsements are conditional on Fimain running unopposed. It makes no sense at all. I really have to think that our elected officials aren’t that dumb.

Something about all that doesn’t add up at all. In fact, none of that stuff makes any sense.

By: Joe D

Joe D — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:45:05 +0000

I guess my post went right over NovaReps head.

*sigh*

By: NovaRep

NovaRep — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:55:10 +0000

From NLS:

Local media continues to print endorsements from Keith Fimian campaign press releases without checking up with people first. I did, and it is an embarassing picture for the Fimian campaign.

At least two of the elected official endorsements Fimian has recently rolled out told me they pledged their support to him months ago. Both told me they endorsed well before Pat Herrity was considering running, and if Pat ran they would support him instead.

This does not reflect well on Fimian’s organization or his campaign troll Jimmy Callahan who is putting this trash out there. A real Congressional campaign doesn’t roll out endorsements from months ago to try to lock down or embarrass people getting ready to abandon them. Maybe Keith should go run for something more at his ability level.

By: Kevin C

Kevin C — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:25:54 +0000

NovaRep said, “Just to confirm, NovaRep is DIFFERENT than Nova Republican….”

Do you REALLY, SERIOUSLY think ANYONE was confused ???

By: Harold72

Harold72 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:52:46 +0000

Ol “Hit and run” Connolly needs to go back to Ny or Mass where he came from.

He would fit in much better up there.

By: NovaRep

NovaRep — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:54:58 +0000

Just to confirm, NovaRep is DIFFERENT than Nova Republican….

By: Nova Republican

Nova Republican — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:42:39 +0000

Joe D is right we need to get Connolly out. We need a strong voice in Congress; Fimian can provide that voice, he sees the problems in DC and NoVa for what they are and has real solutions. Connolly is a Pelosi-Puppet who rarely listens to his constituents yet always seems to hear and heed the commands of the Speaker of the House. He toes the line of her job-killing agenda and forgets about Northern Virginia and the District he swore to serve.

By: Joe D

Joe D — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:56:20 +0000

Fimian or Herrity, it doesn’t matter to me. I just want Connolly out.

Please, folks, if there is a primary contest, don’t let it get nasty. We will essentially hand Connolly a victory. Fimian supporters: highlight Fimian’s strengths. Herrity supporters: highlight Herrity’s strengths. Then let us voters decide.

A person on this blog noted that Bill Bolling was crucial to the GOP winning in November because he did not run for Governor. That’s the kind of teamwork we need in Northern Virginia if we’re to have any success at all. If we get in a yelling match about “who’s more conservative,” we’re doomed. And then we can ALL look in the mirror for who is to blame.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:30:50 +0000

By the way that’s a response to NovaRep, not Doc. Sorry Doc!

By: Nova Republican

Nova Republican — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:28:21 +0000

Keith Fimian is the real deal and he can win in 2010 by sticking to the issues like Bob McDonnell did. McDonnell ran a great campaign and Fimian can do the same by following his lead. Many of the best people in Congress lost at least once before they won for the first time including Frank Wolf and Mike Pence. Fimian is our best bet this time around. Herrity would make a great Chairman of the Board in Fairfax and I would gladly support him if he decides to run for Chairman instead of the 11th. Everyone benefits if Herrity stays in local government, we need him to keep up the fight there.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:26:16 +0000

OK, a few things - First, doc is right when he states that Fimian lost in PW and FFX counties. However, don’t forget that Fimian was running against the heavy cottails of the Obama campaign. To underestimate the effect of this would be an egregious error. Now, to compare Keith to Wolf is dumb. Wolf has been an incumbent since 1981, right after Reagen won his first election. That’s way different than a challenger like Keith. Furthermore, doc, the idea that the endorsements for Keith were only made because they were “pre-pat” is an assumption. Maybe it is true with Corey Stewart, but what is your evidence for the that? I’m just curious. Thirdly, laying off 30% is the direct result of the housing crash (they are a home inspection company) not the management of Keith. How is Keith responsible for the macro effects of the economy? Once again, terrible argument.

PS: Since the existence of Keith is not in question, putting his name within quotations is incorrect. Just thought you should know.

By: Advocator

Advocator — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:07:29 +0000

Incidentally, a summary of traitor Gutierrez’ bill is at http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/sites/default/files/docs/CIR_ASAP_2009_Summary.pdf.

By: Advocator

Advocator — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:55:56 +0000

I think after Connolly joins up with Rep. Gutierrez and votes to legalize the Illegal Invasion Force, I could run my pet goat and beat the communist bastard .

By: NovaRep

NovaRep — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:25:38 +0000

I am not “upset” I am laughing at how naive you all are to think Fimian can win, that’s all. And, after reading some of things said about Pat Herrity, I am a bit shocked at how nasty the “Tea Party” people really can be.

By: Kevin C

Kevin C — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:23:03 +0000

NovaRep said on: “You…just need to calm down.”

GOOD advice.

Now stand in front of a mirror, say it again and TAKE IT?