I liked Omari Faulkner's message and his ideas. I think he could be a great senator. He has heavy competition in Gade. I would have still pulled the primary vote for Gade. Faulkner versus Speciale, Faulkner.
Here are his own words.
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Omari Faulkner For Virginia
21 hrs ·
It is with a heavy heart that I come to this decision. In this unprecedented time, with so much death, fear and anxiety for millions across the globe, my time and calling right now is not meant to continue my political campaign, but instead work together and combat an invisible enemy, COVID-19.
Words can’t fully express my disappointment, but a leader must know when to charge for the sake of others and for the common good. My heart is full of gratitude for the heartfelt reception I received from people all across the State. The goal was to bring a voice of civility and optimism to our party and return true servant leadership to the Commonwealth.
Jack Wilson, Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia is a good man who has worked tirelessly to rebuild our party and the negative comments made by campaign staff about the chairman are wrong and in no way reflect my opinion or beliefs. I have been very clear with Chairman Wilson, that it did not appear that the ballot verification procedure was executed in an organized and transparent fashion and much improvement is needed. I am saddened that thousands of my supporters will not be able to vote for me this November but I believe in God’s will for my path.
I would personally like to thank all of our volunteers and campaign donors across Virginia and my family for their continued support. Against conventional wisdom, I decided not to launch my campaign until after the November 2019 elections because I understood the significant need to focus solely on those elections. Our campaign was fully operating in January 2020 and building momentum across the Commonwealth that hasn’t been seen in a very long time. While our campaign surged, so did this global pandemic, wreaking havoc on everyone, including our campaign.
Many have asked that I pursue further action, yet the damage it would do to our cause and the division it would sow within our Virginia Republican Party would be counterproductive. My foundational principles have always been rooted in problem solving conservative leadership, which is desperately needed in this moment, as we face a global ill that hasn’t been experienced in over a century.
I am beyond grateful for the thousands of emails, text messages and phone calls that I’ve received in the past days. As I’ve shared with many, I am disappointed with the end result and events that were out of our control, but I am encouraged by the love and support of thousands of Virginians. I also remain encouraged by the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., ‘We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.’
Virginia, I promise you that I am not finished. During this campaign you have opened your homes, community rooms, churches, businesses and most importantly, you opened your hearts to me. I hear you loud and clear! Your voices have made me stronger and a better leader because of you. I will continue to fight for Virginia’s bright future today, tomorrow, and in the years to come, that I can promise you!
If it is God’s will for me to campaign for public office again, I can assure you that this experience has only prepared me, my family and all of our supporters for an astounding victory. For now, my focus is on defeating this global pandemic, rebuilding our economy, and the safety and security of our blessed United States of America.
Thank you again for your faith and confidence in me. My heart remains full of the American spirit- we never quit, nor surrender- we make the impossible a reality. God bless all the good people of Virginia!
God Speed,
Omari
April 07, 2020, 11:08 AM
smlsigJust a PSA guys.
If you are possibly concerned with going to the poles in June for the Republican primary you can fill out an absentee voter application form online and they will mail you your ballot.
Here’s the link:
https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformationI am supporting Gade for the US Senate! Don’t take too much time so they have the necessary time to process your ballot!
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Eddie
Our Founding Fathers were men who understood that the right thing is not necessarily the written thing. -kkina
April 07, 2020, 05:24 PM
vthoky^^^
Thank you for that, smlsig.
God bless America. April 08, 2020, 02:43 PM
sdyNortham also announced that because it’s within his power to move primary elections, he is moving Virginia’s June 9 primary back two weeks to June 23.
New Virginia primary date: 23 June 2020April 08, 2020, 02:50 PM
DSgrouseWhat an ass, it is time to sue.
April 08, 2020, 05:01 PM
vthokyRalph's a power-drunk jerk.
God bless America. April 10, 2020, 06:34 PM
fpuhanI didn't think I could despise Governor Blackface McBabyMurderer more than I already do, but he proved me wrong.
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Northam today signed
five new anti-gun measures into law. These include the "red flag" law, one gun per month purchase, stricter background checks, making it a crime to not report a stolen firearm within 48 hours, and one that raises the punishment for leaving a "loaded, unsecured firearm" near minors.
I want so badly to have this cretin run out of office. I know he can't run again -- at least for a consecutive term -- but I want him out of Virginia politics and publicly shamed. Tarred and feathered would be an acceptable option, too.
You can't truly call yourself "peaceful" unless you are capable of great violence. If you're not capable of great violence, you're not peaceful, you're harmless.
NRA Benefactor/Patriot Member April 10, 2020, 09:46 PM
jljonesLook at what’s going on. Look at the number of people that are cheer leading the Constitution being shredded in every state “to save one life”.
You make something scary enough, even so called gun owners will fold. If you run him out, another will take his place. Until people start standing up for the Constitution, this will continue.
April 11, 2020, 06:57 AM
vthokyquote:
Originally posted by jljones:
If you run him out, another will take his place.
True. Ralph is a rat, a cockroach. And there are more rats and cockroaches lined up behind him. I'm hearing that Terry McAwful wants another shot at the big chair. The line of rats and roaches is to be expected, but not necessarily to be
accepted.
quote:
Originally posted by jljones:
Until people start standing up for the Constitution, this will continue.
True again, and I hope the energy of the recent 2A sanctuary city movement can be maintained through the upcoming election cycle, punting a batch of the rats and roaches out of the system.
God bless America. April 11, 2020, 08:47 AM
jljonesquote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
quote:
Originally posted by jljones:
If you run him out, another will take his place.
True. Ralph is a rat, a cockroach. And there are more rats and cockroaches lined up behind him. I'm hearing that Terry McAwful wants another shot at the big chair. The line of rats and roaches is to be expected, but not necessarily to be
accepted.
quote:
Originally posted by jljones:
Until people start standing up for the Constitution, this will continue.
True again, and I hope the energy of the recent 2A sanctuary city movement can be maintained through the upcoming election cycle, punting a batch of the rats and roaches out of the system.
Currently in Kentucky, violent criminals are being let out of jail by the hundreds. And the same governor that is letting them out is threatening to arrest you if you go to church this Easter.
Not only is this happening, people are applauding it. The state police is being sent to churches and gatherings to take down license plate numbers so that people who dare to practice religion can be arrested in their own homes for 14 days.
April 11, 2020, 08:58 AM
vthokyI get it, Mr Jones. King Ralph has a plan to toss a bunch of prisoners back out into society as well. It's insanity.
God bless America. April 11, 2020, 09:00 AM
mutedbladequote:
Originally posted by jljones:
Not only is this happening, people are applauding it. The state police is being sent to churches and gatherings to take down license plate numbers so that people who dare to practice religion can be arrested in their own homes for 14 days.
Goose-stepping check cashing Gestapo fucks. I hope everyone remembers the ones that issue the citations to them and hem their assess up when the courts can get back to doing what they're supposed to.
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No thanks, I've already got a penguin.
April 11, 2020, 11:42 AM
jljonesAt this point, I am not going to be surprised if in one of his afternoon press conferences, he announces the creation of a secret police force to enforce his executive orders.
April 11, 2020, 11:59 AM
vthokyI think we should go back to literal
stump speeches rather than these controlled-environment
press conferences.
That way, We The People could bring back the tradition of throwing eggs, rotten vegetables, and worn-out shoes.
God bless America.
