This week’s updates from around the district:
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The long-festering failure of Democratic foreign policy in Syria took another tragic turn last week as Islamist militants stormed the town of Suweida and launched a barbaric attack on that city’s Druze and Christian populations. The photos and videos are gruesome. Entire families executed. Women kidnapped, undoubtedly to be forced into sexual slavery. Peaceful inhabitants forced to jump from balconies. It was, without question, a genocidal event. The bloodlust of the Islamist militants is stomach churning.
Remarkably, the same progressive Democrats who have been screaming over a non-existent genocide in Gaza are silent. The same progressive Democrats who endlessly accuse Republicans of waging a War on Women have nothing to say about the rapes and kidnappings of women and girls from their homes for sexual abuse. The UN bureaucrats so beloved by the Democrats who falsely blamed Israel for bombing a hospital have nothing to say about Islamist militias rampaging through a Suweida hospital’s halls, killing every patient, doctor, and nurse they could find.
Once again, a Middle East conflict has exposed the bankruptcy at the heart of progressivism. Human rights are valued only to the extent they can be weaponized against political opponents. Violence is only to be spoken of if it can be blamed on the enemies of progressives. If the violence is perpetrated by Islamist fanatics with whom anti-Western progressives find themselves in temporary alliance, mum’s the word.
Thankfully, the Trump Administration is working hard to broker an end to the Islamist barbarism, and the Israel Defense Forces have deployed to try to stop the violence, protect the Druze and Christians in Suweida from further massacres, and deliver humanitarian aid. We can be proud of the Trump Administration’s efforts. They are a far cry from Obama’s and Biden’s serial blunders that opened the door to Russian and Iranian occupation of Syria and led to vicious Syrian Civil War, the effects of which we are still dealing with today.
It was a busy week for Stewart Whitson with a breakfast meeting in Herndon, alongside 7th Delegate District candidate Cass Aucoin; door knocking on Super Saturday; an outreach event to the Asian-American community; a meeting with the Hunter Mill Republican Women’s Club and a Meet & Greet with the Nepalese community, to name just a few! Thanks to former 11th Congressional District candidates Mike Van Meter, Sam Wong, Lucas Rand and Nathan Headrick for stepping up in various ways to support Stew’s campaign. Unity is a beautiful thing!
Check out the fundraisers for Team Whitson below with more to come! If you’re unable to attend any of these events, please make a donation at whitsonforcongress.com, because we know it takes money to run against the Democrat machine. If you would like to volunteer, please contact staff@whitsonforcongress.com.
If everyone does something, Stew will win!
You are invited to a fundraiser in support of Winsome Sears for governor with special guest Michael Whatley, RNC Chairman, on Thursday, July 24, at 6:00pm in Clifton (address provided upon RSVP).. RSVP to Gretchen Moss at Gretchen@gretchenmoss.com or 703-201-7776.
Please join the Protect the Vote Tour event in West Springfield, an important and timely poll worker information session focused on building a strong team of Election Officers and ensuring secure and transparent elections across Virginia.
We are honored to welcome RNC Chairman Michael Whatley as our special guest for this event.
Please note:
Click here to RSVP: Protect the Vote Tour: West Springfield
The Jason Miyares for AG campaign will be canvassing Fairfax County this weekend and needs your help. Join Team Miyares to door knock this Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27. Here are the details:
Sunday, July 27:
Afternoon shift: 1:30pm
Meet at the Fairfax GOP headquarters, 4246 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax 22030.
Also: there will be door knocking in the City of Alexandria on Saturday, July 26:
Saturday, July 26:
Afternoon shift: 1:30pm
Meet at 221 S. Henry St, Alexandria 22314
Contact Sam Hazen at samh@jasonmiyares.com to RSVP.
Join Stewart Whitson and Team Whitson for a Super Saturday door knock this Saturday, July 26. Meet at 8:30am at the Fairfax GOP headquarters, 4246 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax 22030.
Join Stewart Whitson at a meet-and-greet at the Eden Center this Sunday, July 27, from 3:00-4:30pm. The Eden Center is located at 6751 Wilson Blvd., Falls Church 22044. Text 703-919-4370 to RSVP.
The Reston Citizens Association is hosting an 11CD candidate forum with GOP nominee Stewart Whitson and Democratic nominee James Walkinshaw. Come out and support Stewart at this great opportunity to contrast the GOP record with the failed record of Democratic governance here in Fairfax County and 11CD. Registration is required for attendance and seating is limited–use the QR code in the graphic pictured to attend or register online here:https://form.jotform.com/rapidsahead/july-28-congressional-forum.
We have three great fundraisers coming up in the next two weeks to support our candidate for Congress, Stewart Whitson. Please try to come to one or all to support the campaign!
(1) Breakfast Fundraiser with Governor Youngkin on Monday, July 28. Details in the flyer pictured. RSVP: https://secure.anedot.com/whitson-victory-committee/youngkin
(2) Reception with Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts on Thursday, July 31. Details in the flyer pictured. RSVP: https://secure.anedot.com/whitson-victory-committee/heritage
(3) Fundraiser hosted by Srilekha Palle on Sunday, August 3. Details in the flyer pictured. RSVP: https://secure.anedot.com/whitson-victory-committee/palle
Join Stewart Whitson for a Pizza Night Meet-and-Greet at the home of Suzanne Spikes and Vernon Kuhns on Tuesday, July 29 at 6:30pm. Address provided upon RSVP. RSVP to: pizzanights2021@yahoo.com.
Since 2009, the Fort Belvoir Garrison, Franconia-Springfield area residents, businesses and elected officials have walked across the Veterans Bridge from Springfield Plaza to American Legion Post 176 to commemorate the renewal of the United States Army’s Community Covenant. The short walk ends with a community celebration featuring refreshments and entertainment. You are invited to join them!
Meet on Sat., Aug. 30, at 9:30am at Springfield Plaza (near the FedEx store), 6998 Bland St., in Springfield. Details in the flyer pictured.
