Al Weed for Congress
P.O. Box 608
Lovingston, VA 22949
434-220-2434
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I'm running for Congress because I believe a lean and efficient government should be a partner to all people in achieving the American Dream. The Republican Congress has failed to be this partner. It angers me to see the American values that I fought to protect in combat being ignored.
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November 10, 2006
By this time you all know the outcome on Tuesday: we lost. It was a well run campaign and we did all we could to change the balance in the 5th Congressional District. Sure, we came in over 40%, but it left a long way to go.
At some point we will look closely at what we should have done better, but for now, know that we took the fight to Virgil Goode as it has never been done before. All of us Democrats who ran in Virginia helped bring out the vote for Jim Webb, and his victory is the key to Democratic control of the Senate. With the House also in Democratic hands, we can be glad that getting America back on track starts in January. I am sad that I will not play a part in that effort.
The efforts of thousands came together to make the campaign a success, no matter the outcome. I am grateful to all of you. Volunteers, donors, bumper sticker bearers - all were part of the campaign. Together, we have strengthened the Party in our District and this will contribute to Democratic victories starting in 2007.
My family and I will be forever grateful for your support and encouragement. Do not stop as there is much to do. Democracy is alive and well in America.
Democrats across the district are full of energy as we enter the final push of the campaign. Al greeted volunteers in Bedford, Martinsville, and Danville before heading out to knock on doors in Danville and remind people to get out Tuesday and vote.
Earlier in the week Al attended a wide varity of events including a rally with Jim Webb and former Senator Max Cleland. He then laid a wreath at the veterans' memorial in Drakes Branch. Later in the week he stopped by Halifax for a Stew. He joined Governor Warner and Jim Webb in Martinsville, and stopped by the Goodyear picket line in Danville again. Friday he stopped by the studios of K92 in Roanoke where he jumped in the boxing ring with Zack Jackson. Zack put up a good fight, but Al's blue-gloved fists were too much for the radio DJ.
Yesterday Al was endorsed by the Roanoke Times. They write, "Weed understands the military, having spent 42 years in the Army, including the special forces during tours in Panama and Vietnam. This lends him an insight that too few members of Congress possess. Few are veterans, and few have sons and daughters in today's military. Weed does..."
Al responded to the endorsement, "I'm honored to be recognized by the Roanoke Times. This campaign is about change for our district and for our region. Voters across the fifth district have been responding to the message, and I believe this endorsement is a reflection of that.
Al joined Democrats in Chatham on Wednesday to talk about a great opportunity for Pittsylvania. Unfortunatly, Mr. Goode - as usual - doesn't agree with Al. Jack White joined Al to talk about his work on a community center outside of Danville. He envisions a place where kids can go afterschool and have fun and stay productive.
Mr. White told the Danville Register and Bee that young people in his neighborhood, "need positive role models.” When Mr. White approached Mr. Goode for help he was just brushed off. Even though Mr. Goode has the ability to get an earmark that would make Mr. White's vision a reality, he claims he cannot help.
This week Al Weed and Republican incumbent Virgil Goode met face to face to debate the issues for the first time since August. Monday they debated in front of a live television audience at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. The following night the pair met in Danville at the American Legion Memorial Post 325. Viewers of both debates left with a clear picture of how Al plans to help the citizens of the Fifth District.
Al faced the hard questions while Virgil danced around the issues. When asked to explain the hypocrisy of accepting tens of thousands of dollars from companies who employ illegal aliens while at the same time claiming to be against illegal immigration, Virgil ignored the question. After years of job loss in Southside, a huge federal debt, and the loss of over 2700 American soldiers in Iraq, the voters deserve someone who will address their concerns openly and honestly.
Read about the debate: Lynchburg News and Advance, Charlottesville Daily Progress, Roanoke Times, and Danville Register and Bee.
Podcast of Al Boxing on K92 FM Morning Show! Podcast of Al on K92 FM Morning Show! Podcast of 9/29 Talk with Cumberland H.S. Students Podcast of 8/27 Albermarle County BBQ Podcast of 8/29 Senior Statesman Forum Podcast of 03/13 Town hall meeting on Iraq war Podcast of 02/01 DFA candidate forum Podcast of 01/21 candidate forum
Podcast of Al Boxing on K92 FM Morning Show!
Podcast of 8/27 Albermarle County BBQ
10/10 Goodyear Picket Line