To set the record straight: "Blair Hawkins to Fight Windmill"
(Sorry about the glitch. First time I published this, it came back with an error saying I was out of space and I lost the file and had to retype the first few paragraphs and clean up the rest to delete special characters and white space. Then I reposted. Then I discovered both files so I deleted the first.)
In 2003, dues-paying Republican Blair Hawkins was the only announced oppostion to Democrat Mitch Van Yahres. The filing deadline was announced only a couple weeks before the nominating convention and the filing fee was $500. Hawkins was out of town working for Blue Ridge Light Forms and missed the deadline. Hawkins kicked off his campaign 8 weeks before nomination and, out of courtesy, informed Van Yahres of the campaign 10 weeks before nomination. Hawkins repeatedly sought the filing deadline so his campaign could build momentum.
In 2005, the filing deadline was publicized 10 weeks before nomination and the fee was only $200. Hawkins was aware of the double standard he was working against at the time. Understandibly, he wasn't too happy to be working against both parties. Chairman of the Republican Party, Bob Hodous, should have had the integrity to inform Hawkins his participation was not welcome so he could have switched to a public awareness campaign. Hopefully, the new chairman Charles Weber will be more inclusive and fair.
In retrospect, the clash of cultures and obvious discrimination are clear. Today it is common knowledge that Van Yahres supports substituting eminent domain for due process to seize property for private use.
Timeline and documents from Hawkins' 2003 campaign
Calling his bid a David verses Goliath challenge, Koleszar said, "Rob Bell is this professional, polished, personable politician who everybody thinks is this giant ... I look around and I don’t see anybody else coming forward to do this, so I am going to have to do it." ( "Democrat to challenge Bell for 58th House seat", March 17 2005, The Daily Progress)
Blair Hawkins to Fight Windmill CvilleNews.com, May 30, 2003
Jack writes: Local Republican Blair Hawkins says that he intends to run against Mitch Van Yahres for Delegate, despite that fact that he missed the deadline to officially file his candidacy. Stating that “The campaign is far from over,” Hawkins explains that he missed the deadline because he was out of town working as a lighting technician for weddings. In a separate statement, he has offered that he was unaware of the deadline because he has not checked his email in several weeks. Hawkins intends to deliver a nomination speech at the Republican mass meeting on June 2 at McIntire Park. 06/03 Update: Hawkins bowed out at last night’s Republican mass meeting.
Press Release: May 29, 2003
The Hawkins campaign for House of Delegates 57th District continues.
“I will be at the Republican mass meeting Monday June 2, 6 pm, at McIntire Park. I will deliver my nomination speech and/or hand out copies of the speech to those interested. The speech will explain the reasons I have to run.
A political ad will appear in the Public Notices section of the Daily Progress classifieds for one week beginning Friday May 30. The campaign is far from over.
I failed to file by the deadline for the Republican Convention because I have been working out of town and very long hours the last few weeks as lighting techinician for weddings and big tent parties. I simply missed the newspaper with the announcement that came just one week before the convention.
I look forward to a stimulating campaign over the summer. The incumbent Mitch Van Yahres will have opportunities to explain why he opposes the Fifth Amendment and supports Urban Renewal.”
Blair Hawkins
13 Responses to “Blair Hawkins to Fight Windmill”
Jack Says: May 30th, 2003 at 11:32 am
I can’t decide whether this is funny or just sad. Perhaps Mr. Hawkins is under the impression that the job in question will not involve such hurdles as deadlines, communication, homework or organization that he has such difficulty with. Then again, maybe Rob Schilling has provided him with a shining example of how one can fail to overcome such deficits while still holding public office.
Indie Says: May 30th, 2003 at 1:01 pm
What a joke… Why is anyone even bothering paying attention to this guy?
Big_Al Says: May 30th, 2003 at 1:39 pm
AH - so the established rules only apply when convenience allows. Yeah - this guy will make excellent cannon fodder! Tilting at windmills, indeed.
lettuce Says: May 30th, 2003 at 3:34 pm
When did Mitch Van Yahres say that he opposes the 5th Amendment? My other question is, what’s wrong with supporting urban renewal? We’re just supposed to abandon our cities or something?
Big_Al Says: May 30th, 2003 at 3:50 pm
As long as the tax cuts are big enough and deep enough, the cities will rebuild themselves. Don’t you understand anything about the new economics?
Indie Says: May 30th, 2003 at 3:58 pm
Hawkins is talking about Vinegar Hill. He won’t let this issue go.
JizzMasterZero Says: May 30th, 2003 at 5:10 pm
He crazy.
Jack Says: June 2nd, 2003 at 12:32 pm
Why Blair Hawkins chooses to cc me- an officer of the Democratic Party in Charlottesville- utterly eludes me. I can only conclude that Mr. Hawkins seeks my help in publicizing the sad intrigues of the Cville GOP.
Here ’tis.
-Jack
June 1, 2003
Dear Bob Hodous,
If I can’t stand up to a local political party, how will stand up to the General Assembly on behalf of this community?
At tomorrow’s mass meeting, a member of the party will make a motion that the floor be opened for nominations for the 57th House District seat. A second member will second the motion. You will have to vote to exclude members from consideration as candidates.
I will arrive at McIntire Park at 5 pm to put up a poster or two, hand out buttons or cards, give interviews, and to get my uncle, veteran politician Thomas Dowell settled in. Mr. Dowell ran for City Council three times in the 1970s to stop urban renewal and was denied the opportunity to present himself before the Republican party as a candidate for the very seat I now seek.
I will have the filing fee in the form of a cashier’s check from Virinia National Bank in the amount of $500 made out to the 57th House District Republican Committee. Mr. Hodous, if you support the Democratic nominee, please resign as chairman of the Charlottesville Republican Committee.
Sincerely,
Blair Hawkins
— “Robert P. Hodous” wrote:
Dear Blair,
The rules laid down in the properly-approved call for the meeting are to be followed. I shall be happy to recognize you for a brief issue speech, but at this time there is no one who can be nominated as the Republican candidate.
Sincerely,
Robert P. Hodous
(adress omitted)
E-mail: bobhodous@flawedlaws.com
—–Original Message—–
(email list)
Subject: Re:
Press Release: May 29, 2003
The Hawkins campaign for House of Delegates 57th District continues.
“I will be at the Republican mass meeting Monday June 2, 6 pm, at McIntire Park. I will deliver my nomination speech and/or hand out copies of the speech to those interested. The speech will explain the reasons I have to run. A political ad will appear in the Public Notices section of the Daily Progress classifieds for one week beginning Friday May 30. The campaign is far from over.
I failed to file by the deadline for the Republican Convention because I have been working out of town and very long hours the last few weeks as lighting techinician for weddings and big tent parties. I simply missed the newspaper with the announcement that came just one week before the convention.
I look forward to a stimulating campaign over the summer. The incumbent Mitch Van Yahres will have opportunities to explain why he opposes the Fifth Amendment and supports Urban Renewal.”
Blair Hawkins
Lafe Says: June 2nd, 2003 at 4:42 pm
Intrigues?
cornelious Says: June 2nd, 2003 at 6:06 pm
Not an issue. It`s history.
mmike87 Says: June 3rd, 2003 at 9:12 am
Wow - a genuine card-carryin’ member of the Democratic Party of Charlottesville.
mmike87 Says: June 3rd, 2003 at 9:16 am
No, we should not. We should repair, rebuild, and renew regardless of cost.
Jack Says: June 3rd, 2003 at 3:42 pm
Yep. For some reason, Blair Hawkins likes to cc me on all sorts of things. I’m not clear on why he would expect me to provide him with any kind of support or publicity. Maybe he’s just trying to be friendly. I don’t understand it at all, but I do get a kick out of the email.
In 2003, dues-paying Republican Blair Hawkins was the only announced oppostion to Democrat Mitch Van Yahres. The filing deadline was announced only a couple weeks before the nominating convention and the filing fee was $500. Hawkins was out of town working for Blue Ridge Light Forms and missed the deadline. Hawkins kicked off his campaign 8 weeks before nomination and, out of courtesy, informed Van Yahres of the campaign 10 weeks before nomination. Hawkins repeatedly sought the filing deadline so his campaign could build momentum.
In 2005, the filing deadline was publicized 10 weeks before nomination and the fee was only $200. Hawkins was aware of the double standard he was working against at the time. Understandibly, he wasn't too happy to be working against both parties. Chairman of the Republican Party, Bob Hodous, should have had the integrity to inform Hawkins his participation was not welcome so he could have switched to a public awareness campaign. Hopefully, the new chairman Charles Weber will be more inclusive and fair.
In retrospect, the clash of cultures and obvious discrimination are clear. Today it is common knowledge that Van Yahres supports substituting eminent domain for due process to seize property for private use.
Timeline and documents from Hawkins' 2003 campaign
Calling his bid a David verses Goliath challenge, Koleszar said, "Rob Bell is this professional, polished, personable politician who everybody thinks is this giant ... I look around and I don’t see anybody else coming forward to do this, so I am going to have to do it." ( "Democrat to challenge Bell for 58th House seat", March 17 2005, The Daily Progress)
Blair Hawkins to Fight Windmill CvilleNews.com, May 30, 2003
Jack writes: Local Republican Blair Hawkins says that he intends to run against Mitch Van Yahres for Delegate, despite that fact that he missed the deadline to officially file his candidacy. Stating that “The campaign is far from over,” Hawkins explains that he missed the deadline because he was out of town working as a lighting technician for weddings. In a separate statement, he has offered that he was unaware of the deadline because he has not checked his email in several weeks. Hawkins intends to deliver a nomination speech at the Republican mass meeting on June 2 at McIntire Park. 06/03 Update: Hawkins bowed out at last night’s Republican mass meeting.
Press Release: May 29, 2003
The Hawkins campaign for House of Delegates 57th District continues.
“I will be at the Republican mass meeting Monday June 2, 6 pm, at McIntire Park. I will deliver my nomination speech and/or hand out copies of the speech to those interested. The speech will explain the reasons I have to run.
A political ad will appear in the Public Notices section of the Daily Progress classifieds for one week beginning Friday May 30. The campaign is far from over.
I failed to file by the deadline for the Republican Convention because I have been working out of town and very long hours the last few weeks as lighting techinician for weddings and big tent parties. I simply missed the newspaper with the announcement that came just one week before the convention.
I look forward to a stimulating campaign over the summer. The incumbent Mitch Van Yahres will have opportunities to explain why he opposes the Fifth Amendment and supports Urban Renewal.”
Blair Hawkins
13 Responses to “Blair Hawkins to Fight Windmill”
Jack Says: May 30th, 2003 at 11:32 am
I can’t decide whether this is funny or just sad. Perhaps Mr. Hawkins is under the impression that the job in question will not involve such hurdles as deadlines, communication, homework or organization that he has such difficulty with. Then again, maybe Rob Schilling has provided him with a shining example of how one can fail to overcome such deficits while still holding public office.
Indie Says: May 30th, 2003 at 1:01 pm
What a joke… Why is anyone even bothering paying attention to this guy?
Big_Al Says: May 30th, 2003 at 1:39 pm
AH - so the established rules only apply when convenience allows. Yeah - this guy will make excellent cannon fodder! Tilting at windmills, indeed.
lettuce Says: May 30th, 2003 at 3:34 pm
When did Mitch Van Yahres say that he opposes the 5th Amendment? My other question is, what’s wrong with supporting urban renewal? We’re just supposed to abandon our cities or something?
Big_Al Says: May 30th, 2003 at 3:50 pm
As long as the tax cuts are big enough and deep enough, the cities will rebuild themselves. Don’t you understand anything about the new economics?
Indie Says: May 30th, 2003 at 3:58 pm
Hawkins is talking about Vinegar Hill. He won’t let this issue go.
JizzMasterZero Says: May 30th, 2003 at 5:10 pm
He crazy.
Jack Says: June 2nd, 2003 at 12:32 pm
Why Blair Hawkins chooses to cc me- an officer of the Democratic Party in Charlottesville- utterly eludes me. I can only conclude that Mr. Hawkins seeks my help in publicizing the sad intrigues of the Cville GOP.
Here ’tis.
-Jack
June 1, 2003
Dear Bob Hodous,
If I can’t stand up to a local political party, how will stand up to the General Assembly on behalf of this community?
At tomorrow’s mass meeting, a member of the party will make a motion that the floor be opened for nominations for the 57th House District seat. A second member will second the motion. You will have to vote to exclude members from consideration as candidates.
I will arrive at McIntire Park at 5 pm to put up a poster or two, hand out buttons or cards, give interviews, and to get my uncle, veteran politician Thomas Dowell settled in. Mr. Dowell ran for City Council three times in the 1970s to stop urban renewal and was denied the opportunity to present himself before the Republican party as a candidate for the very seat I now seek.
I will have the filing fee in the form of a cashier’s check from Virinia National Bank in the amount of $500 made out to the 57th House District Republican Committee. Mr. Hodous, if you support the Democratic nominee, please resign as chairman of the Charlottesville Republican Committee.
Sincerely,
Blair Hawkins
— “Robert P. Hodous” wrote:
Dear Blair,
The rules laid down in the properly-approved call for the meeting are to be followed. I shall be happy to recognize you for a brief issue speech, but at this time there is no one who can be nominated as the Republican candidate.
Sincerely,
Robert P. Hodous
(adress omitted)
E-mail: bobhodous@flawedlaws.com
—–Original Message—–
(email list)
Subject: Re:
Press Release: May 29, 2003
The Hawkins campaign for House of Delegates 57th District continues.
“I will be at the Republican mass meeting Monday June 2, 6 pm, at McIntire Park. I will deliver my nomination speech and/or hand out copies of the speech to those interested. The speech will explain the reasons I have to run. A political ad will appear in the Public Notices section of the Daily Progress classifieds for one week beginning Friday May 30. The campaign is far from over.
I failed to file by the deadline for the Republican Convention because I have been working out of town and very long hours the last few weeks as lighting techinician for weddings and big tent parties. I simply missed the newspaper with the announcement that came just one week before the convention.
I look forward to a stimulating campaign over the summer. The incumbent Mitch Van Yahres will have opportunities to explain why he opposes the Fifth Amendment and supports Urban Renewal.”
Blair Hawkins
Lafe Says: June 2nd, 2003 at 4:42 pm
Intrigues?
cornelious Says: June 2nd, 2003 at 6:06 pm
Not an issue. It`s history.
mmike87 Says: June 3rd, 2003 at 9:12 am
Wow - a genuine card-carryin’ member of the Democratic Party of Charlottesville.
mmike87 Says: June 3rd, 2003 at 9:16 am
No, we should not. We should repair, rebuild, and renew regardless of cost.
Jack Says: June 3rd, 2003 at 3:42 pm
Yep. For some reason, Blair Hawkins likes to cc me on all sorts of things. I’m not clear on why he would expect me to provide him with any kind of support or publicity. Maybe he’s just trying to be friendly. I don’t understand it at all, but I do get a kick out of the email.
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