Farm Team Political Call of the Month with Congressman Glenn Nye

Posted by The Farm Team on Jul 22, 2010 in Statewide | 0 comments

The Farm Team invites you to join the Honorable Glenn Nye on our "Political Call of the Month"

Congressman Glenn Nye

Congressman Nye sits on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Veterans Affairs Committee in addition to serving as the Chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology.

POLITICAL CALL OF THE MONTH

With Congressman Glenn Nye (D – VA02)
Wednesday, July 28th from 12:00-12:30 pm

The call will begin promptly at noon, last for one half-hour, and will include time for questions and answers.

To RSVP email us at farmteam.va@gmail.com.  Once you rsvp you will be sent your call-in information.

We are limiting the number of callers so rsvp early to reserve your space.

These calls are for current Farm Team members only.  To renew your membership, please click here.

Wittman for Congress makes sexist remarks about female opponent, Krystal Ball

Posted by The Farm Team on Jul 20, 2010 in Statewide | 1 comment

Recently, a spokesperson for Congressman Rob Wittman of the 1st District of Virginia made a controversial statement about his opponent, Krystal Ball. In referring to Mrs. Ball, the Wittman campaign described her as “cute” stating, “As cute as our opponent may think she is…”

Today, Susan Platt, a founding member of The Farm Team said, “It is regrettable that Rob Wittman’s campaign feels it is acceptable to degrade the Democratic Nominee for Congress for the First Congressional, who happens to be a woman, in such a manner.”

Platt continued, “Krystal is running a smart, issue-oriented campaign and should be treated with respect. Not only is it disrespectful to Mrs. Ball, but to the many other women across Virginia who expect more from their elected officials. We hold our leaders to a higher standard. That’s why we’re supporting Krystal Ball for Congress.”

The comments were in response to a recent online video, www.ontheroadwithrob.com, where Congressman Rob Wittman is challenged on his voting record and his lack of accessibility to his constituents in the 1st district of VA.

The Farm Team is a grassroots organization established in 2008 to recruit, develop, and elect women to public office. More information about the organization can be found at www.farmteam.org.

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On the Road with Rob

Posted by The Farm Team on Jul 19, 2010 in Statewide | 0 comments

After numerous complaints that your Congressman refuses to answer your emails, answer your calls or show up to explain his votes, we decided to bring Rob on the road so people across the 1st District of Virginia would finally have a chance to share their concerns with their Representative.

We have just rolled out a new web site, www.OntheRoadwithRob.com. The site allows you to watch as Krystal travels the district and speaks to constituents about the voting record of the current incumbent, Rob Wittman.

In this video, we take Rob Wittman to task over his votes against the economic interest of his constituents. We listen to voters’ concerns about the Congressman’s notorious lack of accessibility to constituents. The web site also features Congressman Wittman’s Voting Record on key issues such as our veterans, seniors, and Wall Street. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Let’s go On the Road with Rob. WATCH HERE!

Thank you for all of your support on the road!

Danny Barefoot

Campaign Manager
Krystal Ball for Congress

PS. Help Krystal stay on the road with Rob with a $5, $25 or $50 contribution today!