Today is election day in Virginia and New Jersey. I urge our friends who receive this e-mail to vote today for the Republican tickets in those two states. The Patriots Committee is dedicated to fiscal responsibility. We are always ready to offer bi-partisan support for candidates who subscribe to those [...]
Click below to hear Governor Gilmore’s remarks on “America’s Financial Crisis: What Needs to be Done.”
Governor Gilmore’s remarks on America’s Financial Crisis
[...]by Richard Brownell
The naïveté of the Obama administration was on full display this past week after Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s trip to Russia failed to drum up support for tough sanctions against Iran. Clinton and Obama had hoped that Russia would join the United States in bringing heavy pressure [...]
James S. Gilmore, who served as governor of Virginia from 1998 to 2002, will give a talk on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., as the featured speaker in the BB&T Distinguished Lecture Series on Capitalism, hosted by Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business.
The talk, [...]
By Jim Gilmore
Posted 10/02/2009
Human Events
In 2008, for the first time since 1964, Virginia was carried by a Democratic presidential candidate. Many commentators heralded the vote for Obama as a historic shift, marking Virginia as a “blue” state.
This year, Virginia elects its governor, and most polls show Bob [...]
James S. Gilmore
Published: Fox News.com
How prepared is our country on the state, local and national level for another terror attack? Is the Department of Homeland Security the best vehicle for organizing a national response? What role should our military play? How safe are our borders?
In 1999 while I [...]
by Richard Brownell
President Barack Obama has finally outlined his plan for “reforming” America’s health care system. This comes several months after he first announced the epic initiative and allowed his loyal liberal colleagues in Congress to create a legislative plan that has brought staunch and growing opposition from the American [...]
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Washington Post
The Post’s May 31 endorsement of Jody Wagner in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor stated that she “helped extricate Virginia from the risky fiscal policies of former governor Jim Gilmore.” This deserves a response.
As governor, I did not exercise “risky fiscal policies.” My [...]
Published: May 27, 2009
Washington Times
The election of Barack Obama opens the door to the implementation of a new-left program, which I have called the “new socialism.”
Grounded in fear after the Sept. 11 attacks and Wall Street panic and fueled by a great anger and frustration with the Bush [...]
By James S. Gilmore III
Published: May 3, 2009
Lynchburg News Advance
On April 10, The News & Advance of Lynchburg published an editorial describing how “cold and uncaring” state Republican legislators appear for refusing federal stimulus money for expanded eligibility and benefits for the unemployed. The editorial drew a [...]
Published: April 29, 2009
Human Events
James S. Gilmore
We have learned a lot in the first one hundred days of the Obama administration. The most important lesson is that this administration’s operating ideology isn’t old-style liberalism or even old-style socialism. President Obama and his team are delivering a “New [...]
Former Governor of Virginia Jim Gilmore addressed the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society on Friday, April 17, 2009. His subject was “The New Socialism vs. the New Liberty.” Mr. Gilmore touched on themes of individual freedom in the context of taxation, economic stimulus packages, global warming, health care, gun ownership, [...]
Admin Note: Below is part of a video interview of Governor Gilmore, Sen. Sam Brownback and Rep. Tom Price with the George Washington College Republicans titled The Landmark Conservative Principles. Visit the GW College Republicans. Click here to watch the video.
[...]Published: March 24, 2009
Richmond Times-Dispatch
In an article on March 12, former Del. Richard Cranwell, chairman of the Virginia Democratic Party, attacked Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell as a candidate “who threatens to move us back to the failed days of the Gilmore administration.” Cranwell’s partisan attack was not [...]
Join me at the Prince William County Republican Convention tomorrow, Saturday, at Stonewall Jackson High School. I will be addressing the delegates and activists in attendance.
Stonewall Jackson High School is located at 8820 Rixlew Ln, Manassas, Virginia.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the convention begins at 9:00 a.m. For more [...]
By Jim Gilmore
As a former Governor of Virginia, I want to strike a new blow in the debate over the evolving economic policies of the U.S. From my state experience, it’s clear that the Obama administration and his allies in the Congress are moving the U.S. in the exact opposite [...]
Staff editorial
Published: March 6, 2009
Culpeper Star Exponent
Culpeper is talking about politicians and — to their credit — they are talking back.
In the past couple of weeks, two high-level state political figures have replied to columns published on the Star-Exponent editorial page.
In a Feb. 21 guest column, former [...]
Tuesday, March 10, at 7:30 PM at Stone Bridge High School the Attorney General candidates will engage in another debate. I hope you’ll join me as I moderate another discussion to see who has the best vision for the Attorney General’s office of Virginia. Stone Bridge High School is located [...]
Note from the Admin:
George Cranford in Richmond sets the record straight on the governorship of Jim Gilmore.
Published: February 25, 2009
Culpeper Star Exponent
James Clements’ column Feb. 8 (“Smoking ban will be Kaine’s lasting legacy and help preserve our health”) was amusing.
He praises two do-nothing governors for their legacies and [...]
As the former Attorney General of Virginia, I am honored to moderate the debate between former U.S. Attorney John Brownlee, Senator Ken Cuccinelli and former Arlington School Board Chair Dave Foster as they seek the Republican nomination for Attorney General.
The debate will be held March 3rd at George Mason University [...]
By James S. Gilmore III
Published: February 21, 2009
Culpeper Star Exponent
On Feb. 8, the Star-Exponent published a by James Clements extolling the fact that after four years of ineffective governance, Gov. Tim Kaine had finally found his legacy: banning smoking in restaurants and bars. This is pretty thin [...]
Join me at CPAC for a discussion on the future of entrepreneurship in America on Friday, February 27, 2009 at 3:00pm in the Regency Ballroom. The panel is titled Will Obama’s Tax Policy Kill Entrepreneurship? I encourage you to listen to the opinions of the various panel members and express [...]
By Jim Gilmore
People in Washington like to throw around elegant economic theories while debating the needed economic stimulus. But whether they’re Keynesians or supply-siders, conservatives or socialists, none seem to be focusing on what state governments need and could actually make use of to help them through these tough times.
We [...]
By James S. Gilmore III
Published: January 18, 2009
Lynchburg News Advance
On Jan. 12, The News & Advance published an editorial expressing skepticism as to whether it was such a good idea for Gov. Tim Kaine to become the chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
The editor could not help [...]
For updated information and inquiries please visit www.JimGilmoreForSenate.com.
[...]Admin Note:
Vist BillHobbs.com for his post titled Who is Jim Gilmore.
Gilmore was governor of Virginia from 1998-2002 - known for education reform, for cutting taxes and spending, and for being strongly pro-life, but also for a streak of progressive conservatism.
[...]I want to take a moment during this season to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and happy holidays. This is the time of year when we all give thanks for the many blessings we have received and we reflect on how grateful we are for our friendships.
I [...]
Admin Note:
Be sure to visit Jim Gilmores YouTube page for updated campaign videos.
[...]I would like to congratulate Rob Wittman on his victory in last nights special election. Rob will be a great Representative for the 1st Congressional District. I look forward to working with him to create jobs, hope and opportunity for the people of Virginia.
[...]I just finished my blog chat with Vincent at TooConservative. Please take a moment and read the Q & A.
[...]Admin Note:
Chat live with Jim Gilmore, Friday morning, on Too Conservative. Click here to leave a question.
[...]Admin Note:
Be sure to check the Jim Gilmore for Senate blog throughout the day for updates from the RPV Advance.
[...]Jim Gilmore and his campaign would like to invite all Republicans to come out to the annual Donald Huffman Advance at the Hyatt Regency in Arlington this weekend. The Advance will begin this Friday, November 30th and continue through Sunday, December 2nd. For more information please refer to the Republican [...]
Roxane and I would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. At this time of the year we all pause to reflect on the gifts that God has given us and the blessings we have received as individuals, families and as a nation. Happy Thanksgiving and God bless America.
[...]Admin Note:
Gov. Gilmore will be participating in an interview with Media Lizzy at BlogTalkRadio at 10:30am today to discuss the race for the U.S. Senate. Click here to listen.
[...]These are challenging times for our country. We are threatened by terrorism, concerned about a difficult war, stuck in traffic, dissatisfied with how our children are educated; and too often our culture seems more interested in the latest doings of tabloid celebrities than the debates that could decide our country’s [...]
Admin Note:
College Republican Federation of Virginia State Chairman Jarrett Ray was recently interviewed about young people, technology, and politics. Click here to read the story.
[...]Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s [...]
I would like to thank the countless activists and volunteers across the Commonwealth of Virginia who dedicated their time, money and labor to our Republican candidates over the past several weeks. Several races were decided by less than a few hundred votes thanks to the hard work of so many. [...]
Admin Note:
Virginia Virtucon, in cooperation with Js Notes, will be live blogging from the Republican Party of Virginia starting at 7:00pm. Their coverage will include exclusive thoughts and comments from the RPV as the night goes on. They will also be answering any questions you might have. [...]
Today I ask that each of you vote. We must keep the Republican majorities in the State Senate and House of Delegates if we are to continue down a path of prosperity in the Commonwealth of Virginia. If we allow the Democrats to take control, we can be assured that [...]
Tomorrow night when the polls close the future of Virginia will be decided. I encourage all of you to spend some time volunteering to help retain the Republican majorities in the House of Delegates and the State Senate. Please contact the Republican Party of Virginia, the Young Republican [...]
There are only four days left until Election Day. If you havent already, please take some time to volunteer for your local Republican candidates. If you are interested in getting involved you can sign up at the Republican Party of Virginia website.
[...]Last night I attended an election countdown party for Patricia Phillips in Ashburn. Patricia, who is running for the 33rd State Senate District, is a leader on the key issues affecting Northern Virginia. Whether it is transportation, education, public safety or taxes, Patricia possesses the leadership skills necessary to address [...]
Over the weekend I had the opportunity to meet with several friends and activists from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach as Republicans gear up for the election next week. Friday night I attended a fundraiser for Brenda Pogge who is running for 96th House District. The event hosted a large number [...]
As the former chairman of the Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce I would like to congratulate the United States Senate for extending the federal Internet tax moratorium once again. As chairman of the commission working to block this burdensome tax, my plan was to protect the American people from Internet [...]
California firefighters, first responders and residents are ably dealing with the wildfires plaguing the southern region of the state. Immediate action was taken by state and local authorities to ensure the safety of tens of thousands of residents in the vicinity of the wildfires. This is another example why each [...]
I wanted to take a moment and remind everyone that Election Day is rapidly approaching. Please take some time and volunteer for your local Republican candidates. Your help would be greatly appreciated. If you are looking to get involved please contact the Republican Party of Virginia.
[...]Join the Richmond City GOP and Jim Gilmore on Thursday, October 25 at the Republican Party Headquarters at 6:30pm for a Pre-Election Working Meeting.
For more information please visit Richmond-GOP.org.
[...]Citizenship is a common bond each of us shares that reaches beyond geographic, social, historical and economic boundaries. This privilege and honor unites us in the principles of limited government, liberty, individuality and freedom. And this is what has made the American experiment so unique and successful for over 200 [...]
