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Updates from the Fimian for Congress Campaign
Mar 08, 2010
Virginia Congressional candidate Keith Fimian (R-11) recently made a statement regarding the attempts to revamp health care by the federal government. Mr. Fimian directed his comments at the man who currently holds the seat he is trying to win in November.
“With the news that initial unemployment claims have surged 12 percent nationally in the past two weeks, residents of the 11th District are asking why Gerry Connolly is still more focused on ramming a trillion dollar healthcare bill through Congress by any means necessary, rather than working to enact policies to put Americans back to work and get our economy moving again,” Fimian said.
Fimian to Speak to Republican Women of Clifton
Mar 05, 2010
Our next meeting will be Monday, March 15. The location will again be Clifton Elementary School. We are having a very special evening and the logistics will be a little different for the meeting. We will have a brief membership meeting starting at 7pm – 7:25pm.
We will then have a “Q&A” with both Keith Fimian and Pat Herrity – 11th Congressional District Republican Primary candidates.
We will open the doors to the general public and to the candidates at this time with a “Meet and Greet” from 7:25 to end with the Q&A business portion with the candidates beginning at 7:50pm until 9pm
Feel free to invite friends, neighbors, family to learn about the candidates for our June primary.
Fimian Kicks Off Campaign with Fiscally Conservative Message
Mar 03, 2010
As businessman Keith Fimian (R) kicked off his second campaign for the 11th Congressional District last Saturday in Haymarket, he checked off an imagine list of conservative positions.
Pro-second amendment? Check. Anti-card check, or what he called “forced unionization?” Check. Pro-life? Check. “Secure our borders?” Check. Tough on terror? Check.
Yet all those issues to a back seat to the economy, particularly the money going in and out of the federal government. Fimian, who first ran for the 11th Congressional district in 2008, railed against taxes, government spending and “career politicians” after receiving an introduction by Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart (R). “You’re money’s your money,” he told the audience of more than 100 people gathered on the second floor of Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant. “I just don’t trust politicians anymore. I think you should have more of your pay, so I took the no-tax pledge.” Fimian focused
his message on the concept that he’s created jobs in the private sector while Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11th) and Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Spingfield) have not, despite any claims to the contrary. “...I know what it takes to create jobs,” said the former CEO of US Inspect. “It’s what I do. It’s what I’m good at. And I’ve created hundreds of jobs. That’s something we don’t have in government, it’s something we desperately need.”
Fimian to Speak Directly to Voters with “Fimian Minute”
Mar 02, 2010
Fairfax, VA – On Tuesday, March 2, Keith Fimian, Republican candidate for Congress (VA-11), is launching a series of one-minute web video commentaries to inform the voters about his campaign, his positions on policy issues, and his take on items local and national.
The recorded one-minute messages will appear Monday through Friday on Fimian’s campaign website, www.KeithFimian.com. They will also be posted on YouTube and archived on the website.
“This is a tool for informing voters,” Fimian said. “It’s a way for people to very quickly find out where I stand on matters that interest them, one minute at a time. Website visitors will also be encouraged to comment on their content.”
Fimian’s Prince William Kick Off
Feb 28, 2010
Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending Keith Fimian’s Prince William Campaign Kickoff at Guiseppe’s Italian Grill in Haymarket, Virginia. Who is Keith Fimian? Well, it is my hope this man will be the 11th Congressional District’s next Congressional Representative. This post is about what happened at the Kickoff.
The notables included:
* Supervisor Corey Stewart.
* Sheriff Glen Hill.
* School Board Member Milt Johns.
* PWCRC Chairman Lyle Beefelt.
* Bob FitzSimmonds (Note that Bob expects to run once again for the State Senate seat currently held be Chuck Colgan.)
Fimian spoke about his reasons for running.
* He wants his children to have the same opportunities he had. Americans, not America’s government, make America a great place. Instead of helping America, our government is now spending our grandchildren’s future. Fimian spoke of speaking to some of the senior citizens at Heritage Hunt. These people, proud of the legacy they had left subsequent generations, now see that legacy being squandered. Fimian wants to get our country back to its tradition of leaving a better America for the next generation.
* The people we have sent to Washington D.C. to govern us need to be replaced. These people are wreaking our economy, and they do not know how to fix the problems they created.
NRCC Announces New ‘On the Radar’ and ‘Contender’ Candidates
Feb 08, 2010
Washington- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) today announced its next round of ‘Contender’ candidates and a new round of ‘On the Radar’ candidates as part of its Young Guns recruitment program. Originally founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Reps. Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Paul Ryan (R-WI) as a member-driven organization, the Young Guns program has become an official NRCC effort dedicated to electing open-seat and challenger candidates nationwide. These candidates have proven their ability to build a successful campaign structure and achieve important goals and benchmarks.
Fimian Statement on Newfoundland Premier Seeking Medical Care in US
Feb 03, 2010
Fairfax, VA – Keith Fimian, Republican candidate for Congress (VA-11), issued the following statement in response to news that Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams will have heart surgery in the United States rather than in Canada’s government run system:
Fimian Out-Raises Connolly by $70,000
Feb 02, 2010
Fairfax, VA –Keith Fimian, Republican candidate for Congress (VA-11) outraised Congressman Gerry Connolly by $70,000 dollars over the final three months of 2009. Among individual donors (non-PAC donors), Fimian outraised Connolly by more than $130,000 dollars.
Keith Fimian is in the Money
Jan 31, 2010
Fairfax, VA — Keith Fimian, Republican candidate for Congress (VA-11) announced today that fourth quarter Federal Election Commission financial disclosure statements show his campaign has raised more than $250,000 in the 4th quarter of 2009 for a total of more than $537,000 for the year. Fimian has more than $472,000 cash-on-hand going into 2010.
Republicans See Opportunity In the 11th
Jan 27, 2010
2009 might be remembered as the year the Fairfax County Republican Party got its grove back. The Grand Old Party won special elections for Braddock District supervisor and Providence District school board member, two seats that had been held by Democrats for several years. They also managed to knock off two incumbent Democrats in the House of Delegates after losing ground on that front in the last two campaign cycles.
Democrats Drop Health Plan in Face of Voter Anger
Jan 25, 2010
Congressional Democrats are abandoning their massive health care package in the face of strong public resistance manifested in the election of Republican Scott Brown of Massachusetts to the Senate.
Fimian Answers My Questions 1-9
Jan 21, 2010
The other night I was having dinner with my fiance and low-and-behold I get a call from Keith Fimian, who very cheerfully introduced himself (it impressed my lady) and said that he had answers for my questions. He shot over an email answering 1-9 and said that he’ll have more for #10 when he had a chance to really talk. So here are the answers:
Fimian vs. Herrity, Round 1
Jan 21, 2010
My good friend 200 Grande makes the case on CCC that Keith Fimian won the opening round of the Fimian-Herrity primary, and I tend to agree.
Herrity Makes Candidacy for Congressional Seat Official
Jan 20, 2010
Before he gets to take a swing at his former Board of Supervisors rival, freshman U.S. Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (D-Dist. 11), Herrity will have to fight a well-funded Republican primary opponent who already has one congressional campaign under his belt.
GOP: We’ll Take Back the House
Jan 19, 2010
GOP leaders have privately settled on a strategy to win back the House by putting the vast majority of their money and energy into attacking Democrats — and turning this election into a national referendum on the party in power.
Keith Fimian Welcomes Pat Herrity to Republican Primary
Jan 13, 2010
Fairfax, VA—Today Keith Fimian, Republican candidate for Congress (VA-11) issued the following statement on Pat Herrity’s announcement that he would run for Congress.
“I welcome Pat Herrity to the race for Congress. His opportunistic ambition to run for Congress is another sign that Gerry Connolly is vulnerable due to his reckless tax-and-spend policies.
“Sadly Pat Herrity misreads what Virginians’ want from their leaders. They do not want a career politician more concerned with power than results. Pat Herrity lost his race for Chairman of the Fairfax Board of Supervisors because Democrat Sharon Bulova repeatedly criticized him for missing 103 votes his first year in office. Instead of staying focused on the job he was elected to do, Herrity is again abandoning his job while drawing a taxpayer salary to seek another office. This will be the third different office he has sought within four years. His ambition outruns his responsibilities.
“I am in this race to win. I know I am the best champion in 2010 for our Conservative Republican values. I am not a career politician always angling to climb the next rung on the campaign ladder. I am not a politician who says one thing and votes another. Northern Virginia is tired of that. They will not accept it from Republicans any more than they will from Democrats. Last year I warned that if we elected a career politician like Gerry Connolly, we would get more taxes and out-of-control spending. Sadly that has been the result and families suffer.
“I offer a break from politics as usual. I am not a politician and that is a problem to the insiders who cut deals and want to anoint their friends. Instead, I care passionately about our country’s future. I am absolutely committed to creating jobs, reducing taxes and defending our freedoms. I remain the only candidate in the race who holds those views and I look forward to the campaign ahead to turn our country around and stop these reckless policies the politicians keep pushing.”
Fimian Preps for GOP Race with Herrity in Northern Virginia
Jan 13, 2010
Virginia businessman Keith Fimian (R), who is preparing for a rematch against Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (D) in the 11th district, says that he is ready to first face Pat Herrity (R), a county supervisor who is set to announce his candidacy Wednesday.
“I will fully compete with Pat Herrity,” Fimian told CQ Politics Tuesday afternoon. “I am in this race to win it.”
Candidates Off and Running in Congressional Races
Jan 12, 2010
Keith S. Fimian, who lost to Connolly by nearly 12 points in 2008, announced in late 2009 that he plans to take another shot at the former Fairfax County Board of Supervisors chairman.
“I am running for Congress because we need new policies to get our economy moving again,” Fimian wrote in an e-mail to supporters in November that also said he wants “common sense” solutions to energy and health care issues. “We need to stop the out-of-control spending that is crippling our nation.”
Fundraising Roundup
Jan 07, 2010
‘08 VA-11 GOP nominee/businessman Keith Fimian (R) will report having nearly $500K in the bank after the past 3 months.
Del. -elect Anderson endorses Fimian
Jan 01, 2010
Republican congressional candidate Keith Fimian recently announced that he’s been endorsed by Del.-elect Richard L. Anderson.
Fimian Receives Key Endorsements, Signs “No Tax” Pledge
Dec 17, 2009
Poised for a rematch this coming November against “Jihad” Gerry Connolly in VA District 11, Keith Fimian has a couple of news items.
Keith Fimian lines up support from Fairfax
Dec 16, 2009
With the soon to be entrance of Pat Herrity into the race, Keith Fimian has shown that he won’t back down. After getting support from Prince William, now he seems to be working on Fairfax’s support, which cuts into Herrity’s natural base.
Keith Fimian Gets More Endorsements
Dec 16, 2009
The bar for someone to challenge Keith Fimian for the nomination to take on Gerry Connolly got a little higher today as Delegates-Elect Rich Anderson and Jim LeMunyon add their endorsements to Keith’s list.
Victorious Delegates Endorse Fimian for Congress
Dec 15, 2009
Keith Fimian’s campaign received another round of support today with the endorsement of the two Republican Delegate-elects from the 11th Congressional District.
Keith Signs “No Tax” Pledge
Dec 14, 2009
Today Keith Fimian, Republican candidate for Congress (VA-11) signed the Americans for Tax Reform “Taxpayer Protection Pledge.”
Eric Cantor Endorses Keith Fimian
Dec 10, 2009
The number two ranking Republican in the House of Representatives, Congressman Eric Cantor (VA-7), announced his endorsement of Keith Fimian for Congress.
Republicans start the party
Dec 06, 2009
The GOP Advance kicked off tonight with plenty of congratulations, laughter and, of course, drinks.
Republican activists and elected leaders gathered tonight at the Williamsburg Marriott for their first gathering since their huge victories in last month’s election.
GOP challenger gets endorsements
Dec 05, 2009
GOP congressional candidate Keith Fimian has received endorsements from the House minority whip and several local Republicans over the past few days.
Fimian seeks to unseat Rep. Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly, a Democrat who represents most of Prince William County.
Southerners among GOP’s favored challengers
Nov 22, 2009
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) recently named its top candidates across the nation who are either challenging incumbent Democrats or running for an open seat.
Protesters Rally Against Rep. Connolly’s Health Care Vote
Nov 21, 2009
They call him “Tito the Builder,” but he was more like “Tito the Health Care Crusader” on Tuesday.
Tito Munoz wore a hard hat adorned with images of a bald eagle and an American flag, and in the breast pocket of his fluorescent green vest was a copy of the Constitution.
He also was not above pointing his finger at the staff of Rep. Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly as he railed against the congressman’s vote in favor of health care legislation.
Fimian: Game on and Stewart is With Me
Nov 21, 2009
Republican Corey A. Stewart, chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, is not running for Congress next year.
We know this because Stewart and three other Prince William Republicans just announced that they are supporting Keith S. Fimian, who is preparing for a rematch against Democrat Gerald E. Connolly next year. The others are: Supervisor Mike May and delegates L. Scott Lingamfelter and Robert G. “Bob” Marshall.
Stewart Out in the 11th; Fimian gaining steam
Nov 20, 2009
In an all but expected decision, PWC Chairman Corey Stewart has quietly backed away from consideration to face sitting Congressman Gerry Conolly in 2010.
NRCC adds 32 to Young Guns program
Nov 11, 2009
In addition to Walberg, repeat candidates on the list also include Rep. Ron Klein’s (D-Fla.) challenger, Allen West, and Rep. Gerry Connolly’s (D-Va.) challenger, Keith Fimian.
Virginia GOP Plans to Clean House in 2010
Nov 11, 2009
Emboldened by the results in the race for Virginia governor, Republicans are expressing renewed confidence about unseating one or more of the state’s Democratic House incumbents in the 2010 midterm elections.
Keith Announces his Candidacy
Nov 09, 2009
Fairfax, VA —Last year I campaigned for Congress on the platform of fiscal responsibility, opposition to corruption and the need to get our economy moving. Those issues are even more critical today.
Consider how Congress has gone out-of-control on spending:
A staggering one year Federal budget of $3.6 trillion, nearly half of which ($1.7 trillion) will be financed by debt.
$787 billion stimulus law that has done nothing to slow unemployment or spur economic growth.
A cap-and-trade boondoggle that contains massive taxes that will hit Northern Virginia families.
The numbers are mind numbing. And that doesn’t even include the trillion dollar health care bill being debated!
This Congress has blown through spending records without even reading the bills they are voting on! And the spending has not slowed the growth in unemployment. Rather, creating economic insecurity. Northern Virginia families are hurting and Congress has no answer but more spending.
I had hoped that Gerry Connolly would learn from his mistakes. He drove Fairfax County’s budget into a $648 million ditch of red ink. Then he moved across the Potomac and has continued being a rubber stamp for runaway wasteful spending in the trillions.
We have to say NO to the politicians and special interests who are pushing our nation into bankruptcy. We need to encourage, not burden, small businesses so they can hire people and help our economy grow again.
Because Gerry Connolly has proven he is incapable of addressing the challenges Northern Virginia families face, I have decided to run once again for the 11th Congressional District.
The hard truth is America faces enormous challenges. We are mortgaging our grandchildren’s future with this spending and massive debt. It jeopardizes our jobs, economy, retirement, homes our entire way of life.
I’ve created jobs. I’ve tackled tough budgets. In Congress I will put the brakes on the spending, curb the special interests and focus on getting our economy moving again, so our children and grandchildren will have an America as great as the one we inherited. I ask for your support.
Keith Fimian
