Primary election results
Check out the links on VPAP.org to see the returns from the election on Tuesday, June 9th. Use the buttons at the top of the screen to switch between Senate, House, and Local races....
Hawaii abandons troubled state ObamaCare exchange
Yet another state healthcare exchange bites the dust. The entire Obamacare healthcare model is crumbling around us. And we all know who will be hardest hit…first the patients who lose healthcare options, then the taxpayers. This is all going just as conservatives knew it would. From FoxNews: H...
Lowest Average Q1 GDP Growth of Any President on Record
We have ongoing signs that the economy continues to falter…but you don’t need charts to tell you that. We see it everyday, all around us. We need to go forward with ideas based in sound economic policy, not redistribution and fake/crony capitalism. And it all starts in your local cities/...
When Will Climate Scientists Say They Were Wrong?
Perhaps we don’t need economy-wrecking EPA regulations and a massive global taxation scheme after all? People (like me) who are skeptical of global warming “science” are labeled “deniers”…but I think that people who continue to believe the hysteria should be calle...
Remember Those Who Gave All
On this Memorial Day, we ask that you remember and be thankful for those before us who gave their lives so that we may be free. Remember that today is not about cook-outs, sporting events, or sales in stores on products. We ask that you be sure to tell...
Election Tools: Voter Guides from VCA
Action Alert: June 9 Statewide Primaries Fellow Patriots: The Virginia Christian Alliance has made available comparative Voter Guides for the statewide primaries taking place on 9 June. All candidates were mailed and emailed a comprehensive 72 questions survey reflecting key issues ranging from property rights (including asset forfeiture) to government overreach, to taxes, to social issues. The actual surveys, including any notes provided by the candidate, are now posted at their grassroots website, vachristian.com. In addition to the surveys, you [...]
Plan Now for the June Summit Meeting
Please mark your calendars! The VA Tea Party Patriots Federation Quarterly Summit meeting will be held on June 13th in Richmond. REGISTER WHEN WHERE 13 June 2015 10:00AM - 4:00PM Crowne Plaza Downtown 555 East Canal Street Richmond, VA 23219 Reminder: NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN The annual June elections for the Federation Secretary and CoLA Executive Committee Chairs are now open. Nominations from member groups in good standing must be received by Friday, May 22. Please send your nominations to [...]
June Self-Governance Class Schedule Released
Learn to be EFFECTIVE Hello Everyone, We believe that attending and learning the information and skills from the Center for Self-Governance classes is one of the best ways to be an effective activist to bring about changes that are important to you and your families. The VTP strongly recommends that you attend these classes (must be attended in order). The JUNE CSG class schedule has been released, with classes centered around the Richmond area. Center for Self Governance Mission: We [...]
Stop Fast Track Trade Authority
IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED! STOP FAST TRACK TRADE AUTHORITY for OBAMA!!! Please go to obamatrade.com and register to send emails and paper letters to Congress. If you have an upcoming meeting, please consider passing out the attached backgrounder. What you need to know about Fast Track Trade Authority: What is fast-track trade authority? Fast track allows a treaty to be ratified with a simple majority vote in both houses rather than the constitutionally-required two-thirds majority in the Senate. It also requires that a [...]
Mark Lloyd Elected to Chairman Position
Mark Lloyd was elected to serve as Chairman of the VTP tonight, replacing prior Chairman Travis Witt. Some of you will remember Mark from his prior stint as Chairman several years ago. We appreciate Mark's willingness to step into the role to help lead the organization through 2015 and beyond. Welcome back, Mark!