GOP Congressman Endorses Sam Rasoul

The Rasoul for Congress campaign received the endorsement of Rep. Wayne Gilchrest, the Republican Congressman representing the 1st District of Maryland. Rep. Gilchrest sits on the Committees of Natural Resources and Transportation & Infrastructure and has served with Congressman Goodlatte on many issues common to both regions including this year's Farm Bill and Chesapeake Bay concerns. Congressman Gilchrest stated:

For 18 years I have served as a Republican member of the House of Representatives. But I am crossing party lines to endorse Sam Rasoul because of his positions on the important policy issues of today. I'm supporting Sam Rasoul because I know that he shares our values and will put principle above party in Washington.

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Yes, We Can Shenandoah Valley and Virginia

It it time for the final GOTV push all across Virginia. Don't depend on somebody else to get the job done - it is up to each and every one of us. Do your own personal phone banking over the next two days - call and email your friends and families and remind them to vote for Barack Obama, Mark Warner, and Sam Rasoul.

Staunton Newspaper Endorses Sam Rasoul

The News Leader of Staunton has joined The Roanoke Times by endorsing Sam Rasoul for Congress. Saying it is time for a change, time for a fresh approach, and time for new ideas for the 6th District, the News Leader says:

When Congressman Bob Goodlatte, R-6th, said he would only serve 12 years, we believed him. That was during his first run for the office in 1992....

In March, the nonpartisan research organization Knowlegis ranked the eight-term Republican 254th among 435 House members in the Congressional power structure. The study ranks members on their positions, indirect influence and legislative activity and earmarked funding for special projects.

After all his [Goodlatte's] years in Congress, we'd hope for something better than middle of the pack.

The News Leader goes on to write this about Sam Rasoul:

Rasoul, on the other hand, walks the walk. He is seeking a seat in Congress on a shoestring — he refused money from the National Democratic Committee because he didn't want to be beholden to the lobbyists attached to party money.

...we'd like to see a fresh approach to how our district is represented in Congress.

Rasoul is not part of the problem. We believe he could be part of the solutions.

Cross posted at Coarse Cracked Corn

Roanoke Times endorses Sam Rasoul

The Roanoke Times has endorsed Sam Rasoul in the 6th District with this strong statement of support:

Americans are dissatisfied with a dysfunctional Congress that has placed rabid partisanship and the influence of lobbyists above the interests of the Americans who elected them.

This Nov. 4 affords an opportunity for Americans to force change. Voters in Virginia's 6th Congressional District can help to hasten reforms by electing newcomer Sam Rasoul to replace longtime incumbent Bob Goodlatte.

Rasoul, at age 27, is the youngest person running for Congress. He is still wrapped up in the naïveté of youth. He believes that, with enough principled members, Congress could change. He is idealistic but doesn't seem to fully grasp or appreciate how the system works. Still, voters could do worse than give Rasoul a chance to prove himself.

He has shown through the campaign that he lives up to his principles. He won the Democrats' support as their nominee, but he has shunned all party and political action committee money.

Unseating an entrenched incumbent with a huge war chest is always tough. A newspaper endorsement doesn't guarantee victory. But, it is heartening to see a respected editorial board, which has closely followed this contest, come out with a bold and positive statement supporting Sam Rasoul. Hopefully, in this last week before votes are cast, the Roanoke Times has given undecided voters a reason to take a second look at this qualified candidate who will bring change to D.C. 

Paint the Valley Blue

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Bob Goodlatte has Gas

Bob Goodlatte blames the Democrats, and specifically Nancy Pelosi, for the prices you pay at the pump. BobbieBoy ought to learn more economics. He ought to be more honest.

There are several good posts on Cobalt6 and Coarse Cracked Corn exposing Goodlatte's hypocrisy and addressing the current oil/gas situation:

GasBag Goodlatte

Take a Gas-X, Bob

Bob's "Pelosi Premium"

Even the Roanoke Times is cacklin' about BadBob.

We have an alternative. There is leadership, for a change, in the 6th District.