Eickholt for Congress

I just want to thank everyone who helped me with the campaign, and every one of the people who voted for me, as well as those who have sent all the kind words in the last couple of days. Those words certainly mean a lot to me and will keep me working towards my goal. Obviously the vote did not go the way we wanted, but it was definitely a learning experience. I am confident that I will run again and I truly believe our message will continue to resonate with voters. Thank you all.

Tomorrow is Election Day and whether you vote for me or any of the other candidates it is imperative that you vote. Please believe that your vote counts. I am not sure how much it means to any of the other candidates, but every single vote that I receive tomorrow will be special to me. I would like to thank everyone who helped me from those who went door-to-door to those who Liked our page, shared or liked our comments. There is a movement in this country away from the two party system, as well as more and more people working to improve our country through Campaign Finance Reform and putting an end to Gerrymandering. Whether I win tomorrow or come in last, I will continue to dedicate myself to pushing these issues forward. Thank you all!

From a recent Washington Post Poll... We just need everyone to vote this way and we will make a real difference!!

Q: Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a...

Democrat 32%

Republican 24%

Independent 36%

Other 5%

No opinion 3%

Another debate, to which we were not invited, is in the books and we still have heard nothing of substance from either candidate.

10th District creates challenging climate for third-party candidates -- FairfaxTimes.com

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Thank you to the Fairfax Times for highlighting the challenges that we, and all 'third-party' candidates, face trying to change the culture in our election process. I still believe we have a chance in this election. As this article points out, many people are looking beyond the two parties for solutions. BE INDEPENDENT!

fairfaxtimes.com Foust, Comstock cast large shadow over trio of lesser-known challengers

Independent 10th District Candidate Asks Foust To Withdraw

leesburgtoday.com The independent candidate for the 10th District challenged Democrat John Foust to withdraw to show support for the third-party candidates in the race to replace retiring Rep. Frank Wolf.

Virginia Congressional District 10 — VOTE411 Voter Guide

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You can compare the candidates at this site. Pick to candidates to see how we differ on issues.

onyourballot.vote411.org Elected to a two-year term, each representative serves the people of a specific congressional district by introducing bills and serving on committees, among other duties. As of January 2010, the annual salary of each Representative is $174,000.

Burn Noticed

http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/8q3nmm/burn-noticed

As hard as this election is going to be to win, having to deal with people who still deny science is going to be even harder. But we don't expect any of this to be easy.

thedailyshow.cc.com A House of Representatives committee is unable the grasp the concept of climate change.

I want to thank the ADAMS Center for not only the honor of speaking to their members, but also for their advocacy and their encouraging their member to take part in the political process. This is truly a wonderful and inclusive organization.

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What a terrific crowd at the ADAMS Center yesterday! I really enjoyed speaking to members of the Muslim-American community, who were very receptive to our message. I appreciate the ADAMS Center message of inclusiveness and their advocacy and encouragement of their members to vote.

What a terrific crowd at the ADAMS Center yesterday! I really enjoyed speaking to members of the Muslim-American community, who were very receptive to our message. I appreciate the ADAMS Center message of inclusiveness and their advocacy and encouragement of their members to vote.

House candidates take chance to make their case to electorate - Local News

http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2014/09/house_candidates_hob_nob_at_hob_nob-mobile.html

Barbara Comstock may have won, but the voting took place before I got to give my speech, which the attendees responded well to. We are going to keep pushing and make this a race before November 4th.

nvdaily.com John Fox, right, gives assistance to Marilyn Williams, left, and Rick Steele, center, both of Front Royal, while they cast their votes during a straw pole during Friday evening's Hob Nob in the Valley event held at Lord Fairfax Community College in Middletown. Rich Cooley/Daily

On GPS: Cheaper, safer nuclear energy?

This appears to be nothing short of a miracle and the future of energy.

http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2014/08/18/exp-gps-dewan-sot.cnn.html

cnn.com Fareed talks to Leslie Dewan, co-founder of a company with an innovative approach to nuclear power.

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Top of Virginia Regional Chamber

THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL YOU WILL EVER EAT.

Hob Nob in the Valley 2014
Friday, September 12, 2014
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

If you want to begin to change the way Congress works, attend this event. There is a straw poll at the end, available to all in attendance. This is our first chance for a great showing, and a huge opportunity for the free media that our campaign will need to compete against the two major parties.

The cost is $25, but includes dinner, so please bring your friends for a fun evening in the valley. Tickets can be purchased through the link below.


http://www.regionalchamber.biz/calendar.php

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A special thanks to Loc Le for his excellent camera work.

I want to thank everyone who came out to help at VietFest and all the wonderful voters for the conversation. We had a great time.

Looking forward to VietFest this weekend. I hope you all come out to visit our booth. See you there!

VietFest | Vietnamese Heritage Festival

Come visit our table and meet the candidate this weekend at VietFest 2014.

http://www.vietfest.com/

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Out of Many, Two? by @peggynoonannyc

online.wsj.com They may not mean to do it, but America's political leaders are deepening the nation's divisions, writes Peggy Noonan.

Sick of politics as usual? Think: "No more D and R". Be Independent!

Businesses use Tax Inversions to make more money at the expense of U.S. tax payers. To quote Kevin Cosner in JFK, "What do you expect form a pig, but a grunt?"

Contribute

With less than 100 days left to Election Day, it is time to move the campaign into high gear. Therefore, this will be the one and only time that I ask you, my friends, to contribute to our campaign. Please visit www.eickholt4congress.com/contribute for the easiest way to donate. We need to purchase signs to help get the word out about our campaign, so please be as generous as you can. Thank you for your help.

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Don't forget to come out to see us in Manassas Park this afternoon!

It's official, folks! My name is going to be on the ballot in November. Time to start moving this campaign into high gear. Please invite your friends to like our page so they can keep up with the latest news from the campaign.

I want to make one thing clear. This is not just a campaign for me to get into Congress. This is the beginning of a movement of people who want to Be Independent. Those who want to change the way our government works. For all of those who look at the two parties that 'run' our country and sigh with the frustration of someone who thinks it will never be fixed. I am here to say that it can be fixed, and WE can fix it, by standing together and saying, "We have had ENOUGH."

Exclusive - Philip K. Howard Extended Interview Pt. 2

http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/922jau/exclusive---philip-k--howard-extended-interview-pt--2
This is what we need. Can't wait to read this book!

thedailyshow.cc.com Philip K. Howard explains why no one knows how to do anything in Washington.

After a trip to Richmond yesterday, I have officially filed to have my name on the ballot in November. It's getting real now! It's time to start fixing our political system.

Herndon Festival this weekend! I hope you will all come out to celebrate!

I will be at the Leesburg Farmer's market Saturday. Feel free to stop by and say hello.

Get ready 10th District. This is the kind of campaigning we are going to be subjected to for the next 6 months. Our campaign will focus only on the issues and how we plan to solve them.

“We can’t allow her Tea Party agenda to represent us in Congress,” the Foust email said. “But, it’s up to us to help John fight back and win. Remember, Comstock is the same candidate the Washington Post just wrote a scorching editorial about – even calling her 'sycophant' to Rush Limbaugh.”

“Now is the time for all Republicans to unite and pool our resources together to defend this seat from Nancy Pelosi’s hand-picked candidate,” Comstock said in her victory statement April 26. “The election in November will be about my plans to get the economy growing again, creating jobs, and repealing and replacing Obamacare. Congress is in desperate need of problem solvers and I intend to use my common sense principles to better the lives of my constituents.”

I would like to thank Kim Eickholt for her hard work, and Stacey Leach for the idea. Kim and I spent the morning collecting signatures out in Wi******er at the Apple Blossom Festival. I wish I could have stayed there all day, as there was a great crowd that was very receptive to our common sense ideas.

I'm going to be working the crowd in Wi******er Saturday morning. Perhaps I will run into some of my Clarke County friends at the Apple Blossom Festival 5K race. I could use a couple folks to hold some clipboards for me. Please contact me if you would like to volunteer.

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When you look at the chart above, it is easy to tell that anyone who tells you we can balance the budget by cutting spending, without changes to Social Security and Medicare, is being at best disingenuous and at worst they are outright lying. Also, do not believe that we can grow our way out of the problem. Cutting taxes in order to grow the economy will never make up for the lack of revenue. Every time I hear Boehner say we don't have a tax problem, we have a spending problem, I want to scream. No we have both, and cutting taxes is not going to fix either.

When you look at the chart above, it is easy to tell that anyone who tells you we can balance the budget by cutting spending, without changes to Social Security and Medicare, is being at best disingenuous and at worst they are outright lying. Also, do not believe that we can grow our way out of the problem. Cutting taxes in order to grow the economy will never make up for the lack of revenue. Every time I hear Boehner say we don't have a tax problem, we have a spending problem, I want to scream. No we have both, and cutting taxes is not going to fix either.