For IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 14, 2009

– RSLC CONTRIBUTING NEARLY $250,000 TO VIRGINIA ELECTIONS – 

ALEXANDRIA, VA – With the Virginia campaigns in full swing, the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC), the nation’s largest caucus of Republican state leaders, today contributed over $90,000 to the Republican Party of Virginia and Dr. Chris Stolle, candidate for the 83rd House District.  This brings the total contributions for the RSLC in Virginia to nearly $250,000 so far this election cycle.

“Virginians have had enough of the overreaching of the Democratic policies coming out of Washington.  Individuals want government leaders who will get the economy back on track by limiting spending and proposing commonsense, conservative solutions to the issues we are facing today,” said Scott Ward, President of the Republican State Leadership Committee.  “We believe that the Republican candidates are well-positioned for victory in November because they understand the private sector, not the public sector, will create the road to recovery and keep Virginia competitive.”

The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) is the only national organization whose mission is electing Republicans to the office of Attorney General, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State and State Legislator. The RSLC is the largest caucus of Republican state leaders in the country – making a national impact one state at a time.  During the 2008 election the RSLC helped maintain the number of Republican Attorneys General and Lieutenant Governors across the U.S. In addition, the RSLC was able to deliver new Republican majorities in the Montana, Oklahoma and Tennessee state senates, as well as an unprecedented majority in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Since November 2008, Republicans have won sixteen special elections for the state legislature – gaining four seats previously held by Democrats.

The RSLC has over 75,000 donors from all 50 states supporting the RSLC’s goals to pursue a pro-growth agenda, including reforming the tax code, healthcare and legal systems; promoting a better educational system; encouraging sound energy initiatives; and advocating public safety through tough, crime-fighting policies.