Dear Friends of Suzanne:

Don’t miss the “Kick Off to Victory Party” for Suzanne at our house (9103 Wood Spice Lane, Lorton VA) Saturday May 17 from 6-9pm.  Suzanne, as you know,  was proclaimed the victor at the 11th District Convention Saturday morning.  She is a strong candidate ready to go up against Gerry Connolly.  Now starts the hard work, the fundraising, and getting the message out.  We know she will be outspent by the democrats but her message is strong and we believe she can win through hard work and the support of all those who believe in her and want the best representative for the 11th District i.e., Gerry Connolly has to go!!

This “Kick-Off to Victory Party” does not have a price tag on it.  Please come and celebrate with Suzanne and give a donation of any amount.  No donation is too small and, if you cannot give a donation, sign up to volunteer to door knock, spread the word, and get the vote out.

Former Governor George Allen and Susan are co-hosting this event and are looking forward to welcoming you all here next Saturday.  I would really appreciate RSVPs by Thursday so that I can estimate food.  And let me add that you do not have to belong to the 11th District to support Suzanne.  Our goal is to get a Republican elected in every district.  My husband and I are also enthusiastic supporters of Barbara Comstock in the 10th.

Please feel free to forward this invitation with the request that rsvps be sent to me by Thursday at [email protected]  Al and I look forward to welcoming you all in our home.

Sincerely,

Alice Butler-Short

Earns a Majority on First Ballot

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                   Contact: Anne Taylor
May 10, 2014                                                                                                                      [email protected]

SPRINGFIELD,VA – Today, the 11^th Congressional District Republican Party nominated human rights activist Suzanne Scholte to carry the Republican banner in November’s Congressional election.

“I can defeat Gerry Connolly, and today is the day we begin,” Scholte said.

Scholte was nominated by acclamation after receiving a majority of the vote, defeating retired CPA Gerald Geddes and retired Army Colonel Mike Litzelman.

In her nomination speech, Scholte stressed unity and appreciation of America. “This is time for all of us to come together to preserve what makes America the greatest nation on earth, our Constitution, our rule of law, and our freedoms,” she said.

Scholte faces Democrat incumbent Gerry Connolly in the November election.  Connolly is seeking a 4th term in the House of Representatives.

“We need a change from politics as usual.  Gerry Connolly is the poster child for the do-nothing dysfunctional, hyper-partisan Congress.  It’s time to put people before politics,” she said in her short acceptance speech.

Scholte also promised to run a positive, solutions-oriented campaign.  “We will bring together people from diverse backgrounds and build a unity of purpose to achieve greater opportunity and hope,” she said.

Scholte, 54, is President of the Defense Forum Foundation, a conservative 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation involved in national security matters and dedicated to a strong national defense.  A long time resident of Fairfax County, she is married to Chadwick R. Gore and is the mother of three sons.  The family attends Falls Church Anglican.

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