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For Immediate Release
October 19, 2015
 
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Virginia Republicans Announce Their Support for Carly Fiorina 

They cite Carly’s integrity, courage and intellect as qualifications for the White House

Fairfax, VA – Today, thirteen Republican leaders in Virginia join a growing list of supporters across the United States to support Carly Fiorina as she runs for president. Jay McConville and Fred Thompson will serve as Virginia co-chairs supporting Carly Fiorina, and Bruno Bottcher, Diane L. Cullo, Carrie Edwards, Mary Grey Edwards, Charles Gloeckner, Kristen Manos Kalina, Lolita Mancheno-Smoak, Dawn Matheson, Kerry O’Brien, Tiffany Webb and Bill Wilkin join as part of the Virginia leadership team.

Virginia Co-Chairs:

Jay McConville, former CEO, and former Chairman of the Fairfax County Republican Committee:
"Carly Fiorina is the exact type of leader we need to put our nation back on track. She has demonstrated the toughness, integrity, conservative principles and talent needed in the White House today, and her proven track record of fighting the status quo to make needed, sometimes difficult, changes shows that she can lead us to a great new day in America."

Fred Thompson, CAO, Thompson Hospitality:
“As the first female CEO of a FORTUNE 20 company, Carly faced an uphill battle from day one. That didn’t stop her from always being honest and upfront. While at HP, Carly made the tough – and often unpopular – decisions that she knew were necessary for the company to survive the dot com bust. This is the type of character we must look for in a leader. I am proud to support Carly Fiorina as she runs for president.”

Other members of the leadership team:

Bruno Bottcher, Grassroots Republican Activist, founding member of the conservative Burgess Society:
“I am very much impressed by Carly’s knowledge on foreign policy as well as her business background her strong and quick decision response on issues is what a leader of our country should exhibit that is why I support Carly Fiorina.”

Diane L. Cullo, Former White House Political Appointee and Executive Director of the Fairfax County Republican Committee:
"I support Carly because through her leadership, we can restore the concept that everyone has potential and everyone has the right to fulfill their potential and achieve the American Dream. Like me, Carly believes that it doesn’t matter who you are; where you come from; what your last name is; what you look like; or your gender to build a good life for yourself and your family. And Carly has my vote because she believes, ‘…when any person has the tools, training and education to tap their potential, the opportunity to fulfill their potential and the liberty to pursue their dreams in their own way, both they and our nation prosper.’”

Carrie Edwards, President of White Digital, Grassroots Republican Activist:
"Carly is the kind of inspiring leadership we need in the White House. She is a proven leader who knows how to get this country on the right track."

Mary Grey Edwards, Grassroots Republican Activist:
"Carly Fiorina is sharp as a tack and incredibly fierce. She is the ONE with the vision needed to allow the United States of America, once again, to reemerge as a world leader -- in economics, education, military. Under Carly’s leadership, the U.S. will provide its citizens opportunities that seem to have slipped away in recent years."

Charles Gloeckner, Energy Executive:
"We need a bold and courageous leader as our next President and Carly is the ideal candidate. She will excel as the leader of the free world and will not capitulate our country's role to appease our foes. I have three daughters and an amazing wife; so women's issues are paramount for me as a voter - Carly gets my vote."

Kristen Manos Kalina, Family law attorney, grassroots Republican activist:
"Carly Fiorina is conservative, competent and compassionate -that's the right combination of leadership skills that we need right now to lead us through the financial and national security issues that are country faces. The future of our children and their families depends on this, we absolutely have to get it right."

Lolita Mancheno-Smoak, Chairman of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce:
"Carly Fiorina has command over the issues that impact our nation and is fearlessly resolute in her strategy for results. I believe that her presidential demeanor and intelligent well thought yet “quick on her feet,” responses to tough questions projects confidence. The type of confidence that is only visible when someone is secure in their own skin and will honor their own words."

Dawn Matheson, Chief Visionary Officer of Matheson Group Inc., Co-founder of Modern Republican Women Federal PAC:
"I worked with Carly at AT&T and Lucent. She’s a strong leader, a skilled strategist and a gifted problem-solver. I’m delighted Americans are discovering her. Washington is run by the political class that continues along a path that is outdated—a path that simply isn’t working for modern Americans—a path that has kept us from being competitive in this new, wonderfully complex global economy. Carly understands where we are and where we need to go. She will take the pieces of Washington that work and combine them with fresh ideas to create a new, responsive government—a government that is no longer built around a “one-size-fits-all” concept. Carly is the perfect choice for anyone who believes that we do not have to accept the inevitable and that we have an opportunity to choose a better course."

Kerry O'Brien, Local business woman and grassroots Republican Activist:
"As a conservative businesswoman, Carly Fiorina is a candidate I not only support, but am excited to endorse for President of the United States of America. On the issues, she is clear, forceful and direct. I support Carly because she understands the dire situation our country is in. She understands me, and the millions of Americans who struggle to keep their businesses afloat all while fulfilling their American Dream. Carly displays the kind of leadership we need to get America back on track."

Tiffany Webb, Grassroots Republican Activist:
“I haven’t been as excited about a candidate as I am for Carly Fiorina in many, many years. Supporting Carly is a no-brainer – she’s simply the best, most articulate, proven leader in the field.”

Bill Wilkin, Member of the Loudoun County Republican Committee:
"I am pleased to endorse Carly Fiorina for President. I believe in Carly because of her intelligence. America needs a thoughtful and insightful leader in the White House. Carly also has courage: courage to defend the unborn and courage to defend American interests around the world."

Together, these Republicans join a growing group of Americans nationwide who have been moved to support Carly’s candidacy because of her willingness to challenge the professional political class and take on the status quo. They will help build a grassroots network of support in Virginia and communicate why Carly’s unique and impressive background is what we need in the next President of the United States.

 
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