Virginia Tea Party

(From July 25, 2020) Question #1: Rank the top three responsibilities of the chairman position as you see them. Explain both why you cite these and your preparation to serve in the responsibilities you outline. The Virginia Tea Party presented the only RPV Chairman forum available State-wide via Facebook Live Stream on Wednesday July 22nd, 2020. This segment covers the introduction to the event with VATP Chairman Nelson Velez, 1st Vice Chairman Brian Landrum and each of the candidates: Candidate Rich Anderson Candidate Mike Schoelwer Incumbent Jack Wilson Each candidate went in alphabetical order, then in reverse alphabetical order. This order arrangement then repeated until the conclusion of the event.

(From July 25, 2020) Question #3: The Virginia Tea Party presented the only RPV Chairman forum available State-wide via Facebook Live Stream on Wednesday July 22nd, 2020. This segment covers the introduction to the event with VATP Chairman Nelson Velez, 1st Vice Chairman Brian Landrum and each of the candidates: Candidate Rich Anderson Candidate Mike Schoelwer Incumbent Jack Wilson Each candidate went in alphabetical order, then in reverse alphabetical order. This order arrangement then repeated until the conclusion of the event. How do we navigate the sometimes conflicting needs of attracting new voters in areas where we are struggling with those of the strongly ideological conservative base that is the source of Republican activist energy?

(From July 25, 2020) Question #3: How do we navigate the sometimes conflicting needs of attracting new voters in areas where we are struggling with those of the strongly ideological conservative base that is the source of Republican activist energy? The Virginia Tea Party presented the only RPV Chairman forum available State-wide via Facebook Live Stream on Wednesday July 22nd, 2020. This segment covers the introduction to the event with VATP Chairman Nelson Velez, 1st Vice Chairman Brian Landrum and each of the candidates: Candidate Rich Anderson Candidate Mike Schoelwer Incumbent Jack Wilson Each candidate went in alphabetical order, then in reverse alphabetical order. This order arrangement then repeated until the conclusion of the event.

(From July 25, 2020) Question #2: The State Central Committee has both elected and appointed members. Would an all elected State Central Committee hurt or help the Republican Party's overall position? The Virginia Tea Party presented the only RPV Chairman forum available State-wide via Facebook Live Stream on Wednesday July 22nd, 2020. This segment covers the introduction to the event with VATP Chairman Nelson Velez, 1st Vice Chairman Brian Landrum and each of the candidates: Candidate Rich Anderson Candidate Mike Schoelwer Incumbent Jack Wilson Each candidate went in alphabetical order, then in reverse alphabetical order. This order arrangement then repeated until the conclusion of the event.

(From July 7, 2020) The Virginia Tea Party presented the only RPV Chairman forum available State-wide via Facebook Live Stream on Wednesday July 22nd, 2020. This segment covers the introduction to the event with VATP Chairman Nelson Velez, 1st Vice Chairman Brian Landrum and each of the candidates: Candidate Rich Anderson Candidate Mike Schoelwer Incumbent Jack Wilson Each candidate went in alphabetical order, then in reverse alphabetical order. This order arrangement then repeated until the conclusion of the event.

(From October 8, 2020) Latoya Haight of Blexit Virginia talks with VATP Chairman Nelson Velez. This is a stimulating positive conversation that covers the 2020 election, and moreover, what we hold in common.

(From May 25, 2020) We joined by 2020 Virginia US Senate candidates Alissa Baldwin, Daniel Gade, and Thomas Speciale for a digital candidate debate. Actual interview date conducted 4/30/2020.

(From June 11, 2020) Dr. John O'Bannon, Justin Rice, and Susan Lascolette join us for discussion about how the COVID-19 situation may impact Virginia elections. Panelist bios: Justin Rice Virginia State Director, Republican National Committee Trump Victory Justin Rice currently serves as the Republican National Committee’s Virginia State Director, managing statewide election operations for President Trump and down-ballot Republican Congressional candidates. In addition to his work for the Republican National Committee, Justin brings considerable experience managing campaigns, field programs, and non-profit operations. A graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, Justin currently resides in Richmond, VA. Susan Lascolette State Central Committee, Republican Party of Virginia Chair, Goochland Cty. Bd. of Supervisors Susan Lascolette is a member of the Republican Party of Virginia’s State Central Committee and Chair of the Goochland County Board of Supervisors. A veteran conservative activist, Susan is a founder and long-time Secretary of the Virginia Tea Party (formerly the Virginia Tea Party Patriots Federation). She resides in Goochland, Virginia. John O'Bannon State Board of Elections Fmr. Delegate, Virginia’s 73rd House District John O’Bannon is currently the lone Republican member of the State Board of Elections, which oversees statewide election planning and the Virginia Department of Elections. Previously, he served in the Virginia General Assembly as the Delegate representing Virginia’s 73rd House District. John, a physician, earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia, and lives in Henrico County, VA with his wife Patricia.

(from May 25, 2020) The Virginia Tea Party and FreedomWorks present the Livestream Event: Reopen Virginia: Forecasting the Economic Effects of COVID-19 on Virginia Families

Philip Van Cleave of the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) joins the VTP for discussion about the right to protect yourself and your family.

(From January 17, 2021) Edited from the VATP Facebook Livestream dated January 8th. Nelson Velez on what happened two days before January 8th, 2021 from an honest American Perspective. https://vatp.org/2021/01/09/an-american-perspective-on-the-dc-tragedy/

(From January 6, 2020) Edited from the Facebook livestream held on January 4th, 2020. Andrew Knaggs joins VATP chairman Nelson Velez for an insightful discussion about the day and the issues of the day that has now arrived - January 6th, 2021. Andrew is an accomplished patriot and American, recently having run for the 7th congressional district seat. For more info about Andrew: https://www.defense.gov/Our-Story/Biographies/Biography/Article/1351000/andrew-f-knaggs/

(From December 18, 2020) From the November 27th Facebook post. "We can finish this and put these left-wing kingpins and mob bosses in prison where they can't harm our nation anymore."

(From November 11, 2020) An edited version of a Spot of TEA live-streamed on the VATP Facebook page on November 7th, 2020.

(From November 11, 2020) Bookended edit of the Facebook Livestream from November 5th. VATP Chairman Nelson Velez and Vice Chair Brian Landrum interview Dr. Scott Catino. Dr. Scott Catino is a senior adviser and a specialist in U.S. foreign and security policy currently serving as a security consultant. He served in the United States, Bahrain, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the UAE in various research, supervisory, and advising posts for the Department of Defense or private security programs. His research on civil unrest, terrorism, and insurgency has involved field studies in the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and the US-Mexico border. Dr. Catino is also a U.S. Fulbright Scholar and adjunct professor of graduate History. https://martincatino.wordpress.com/