Merle Rutledge for Virginia Governor Press Release
“Merle Rutledge Jr has notified the Virginia Department of Elections and is filing paperwork to run as an Independent in the Virginia Governor’s Race. Citing 14,000 Elite Establishment Fee and believes the Republican Convention is absolutely rigged for millionaires and not the ordinary working man or woman. It is inconceivable that Republicans would have a ballot fee, which I call a modern day poll tax, over 3 times the amount for Democrats. I have been in 6 forums with the other Republican nominees and have absolutely dominated, conquered, and destroyed the competition. This was about censorship of my campaign because it won’t play by the rules. I’m running as a Republican with Conservative values that is independent of the Elite Establishment b.s. This whole process from the beginning has been riddled with lies and deception at the top levels of Republican phony brass. Even to being excluded from Gubernatorial Forums to this completely unacceptable death tax that the Republican Party of Virginia has put on me. I was told by Rich Anderson that the Republican Party of Virginia doesn’t sanction Gubernatorial forums where all candidates are not invited, but it did after the Liberty event with Daniel Gade Trust Fund Super Pac for washed out politicians. This is the highest poll tax in the country to be on the ballot. It isn’t some random act. In order to win Virginia back, the nomination must and will go through me. If I was a politician than I’m sure I wouldn’t have all this craziness occurring with complete disorganization to allow career politicians and millionaires to influence our elections. It basically says by the Republican Party of Virginia that only money makes you relevant. I have proven time and time again that their very best frontrunners buckle at every Forum that I’m in and they are scared of it. I’m an impressive 6 – 0 against every single candidate to include Chase, Youngkin, and Synder. Period! At first the 14,000 fee was over costs for the convention to take place at Liberty University and now they have no extra excuse. The difference between me and Amanda Chase on this issue is that I’m going to follow through. I’m running without the fee and will win without selling out to the swamp! My run will hurt Democrats by bleeding them dry and exposing them for exactly who they are also! Democrats know I’m the worse possibiliity to run independent and still be able to gather enough votes though gas lighting other candidates. My voice is too strong to be silenced!”
Merle Rutledge for Virginia Governor 2021 (Independent Conservative)
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