Merle Rutledge Jr Gubernatorial run was “driving force” that sped up Marijuana Legalization in Virginia from 2024 to 2021!

Gubernatorial Forum after Youtube video from the Merle Rutledge for Virginia Governor campaign was unapologetic in it’s support for Marijuana Legalization. The due date for legalization was originally 2024, but Rutledge aggressive pushed for an earlier date put Democrats in defense mode to speed up that timeline to July 1, 2021. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree that Rutledge for Virginia Governor closely watched campaign lead to urgency from Virginia lawmakers to get the job done. However, the legalization falls short from Rutledge push to have records expunged. Since, Merle Rutledge rise on the political scene or being purely anti establishment pushed back against politicians in his own party push to keep Marijuana illegal. However, sentiments behind legalization of marijuana has grown widely popular as state’s eased their restrictions and allowed for Marijuana to lead to a huge business boom that reportedly has given states 300 million in extra revenue and thousands of added on jobs.

Furthermore, Merle Rutledge even had marijuana leaves under his Rutledge University campaign shirt. This signal quickly that Marijuana legalization was going to be a key position in his campaign for Governor of Virginia. It is widely believed that his position on Marijuana, was one of the leading forces behind him being excluded from Liberty University original Gubernatorial Forum that got cancelled. Merle Rutledge and the Pastor of Thomas Rd Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Va had huge disagreements about Rutledge unwillingness to recant his position on marijuana. Even though, the Pastor admitted to being a drug dealer and felon because of prior drug trafficking convictions. Under the law now, the Pastor may have not been a felon, but an actual legitimate business man. Merle Rutledge was reached out for comment about his feelings about the new law and this is what he said. “It is a great day in Virginia that Marijuana will soon be legal. However, the legislation falls short in not giving non violent offenders a second chance on moving on with their life. It’s definitely a move in the right direction. However, if it wasn’t for my campaign than Virginia politicians wouldn’t have acted with such urgency. It goes to show that it’s no excuse for citizens seeking private office to wait until they are elected to push for policy changes. It is all about having the courage to stick to your positions and not flip flop on being politically incorrect. This move was all strategic to give Democrats an extra boost going into November 2021 General Elections. Expect them to blame Republicans for holding legalization back for so long. Farmers have been asking for this extra crop and I wasn’t going to let them down on empty promises that go nowhere. It will be weaponized by the liberals to cover up censorship of Conservatives and for the failure in their handling of the pandemic!”

In conclusion, Rutledge is concentrating on his write – in campaign for the Republican Nomination in the 2021 Virginia Gubernatorial race. Rutledge presence is unlike what has ever been seen before in politics. An absolute outsider that’s not a politician or millionaire is clearly giving new life to grassroots to start putting their hat in the ring to become public servants. Expect very big things for Merle Rutledge in the near future. The latest poll from the Republican Standard has Merle Rutledge higher in the polls than Amanda Chase, even though it’s in the air if his name will show up on the convention ballot. We should note that the Republican Standard Survey appears to manufacture Kirk Cox as the front runner with the numbers being nearly impossible to consider the poll legitimate. If Merle Rutledge Jr is not the nominee than expect a huge uphill battle for the Republican Party of Virginia to climb in the General Election. However, Merle Rutledge Jr has proven change can come in places that’s never expected. Maybe that fortune will roll over to whomever is chosen as the nominee to represent the Republican Party of Virginia in the Governor’s race. Glenn Youngkin, La Pena, Pete Synder, Kirk Cox, and Amanda Chase all stated that they was opposed to Marijuana legalization.

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NCAGA Editorial Board: Virginia GOP only hope in 2021 is Merle Rutledge Jr!

Who would have ever thought that a true complete outsider would take the Republican Party by storm in Virginia. Merle Rutledge has been against identity politics, but is against his will the First Black Republican Candidate to ever run for Governor of Virginia. Yes, he’s black. However, his pro American stance has overshadow the race dynamics that’s normally used by liberals to control their voting bloc. Now, the Republican Party of Virginia may have the ultimate weapon to pull in independents and swing voters that has been lost over the last decade due to a blue wave that has been self inflicted by Party elites. Rutledge rise in the polls came with little money, no political endorsements except for Dave Winkler for NJ Senate, and no name recognition unless you lived in the Southside of Virginia.

The Republican Party of Virginia is now taking notice that Merle Rutledge undefeated streak in Gubernatorial forums across Virginia isn’t a gimmick. Merle Rutledge has continued his anti political establishment elite campaign which has overwhelmed GOP hopefuls that have ineffective at keeping the swamp out of their campaigns. Each Virginia Gubernatorial candidate has paraded endorsements from friends and other politicians that are close in their circles while Rutledge has clearly put a huge distance from them while running as a hard line first and second amendment activist. It is even more clear from his campaign logo of a gun silhouette in his pictures that he believes in gun rights and has been so bold to tell Virginia citizens that he would pardon anyone that breaks Governor Northam new gun control laws and finds them unconstitutional. Virginia Attorney General Chuck Smith has also called for all gun control laws to be ruled unconstitutional which will set up a court battle if Republicans win back both state wide elections. The only way to overturn an Attorney General opinion normally is through the courts.

Furthermore, Rutledge first poll showed him neck and neck with Kirk Cox with Amanda Chase being the frontrunner at the time. However, Amanda Chase star appears to be eroding as most of her campaign staff has resigned, quit, or been fired. Amanda Chase recently been reported to miss payroll of her staff and her security detail is no more. Rumors have circulated that inappropriate activity occurred that lead to the termination of her security detail in which Chase felt people was out to kill her over her controversial views and remarks. Amanda Chase aligned herself with now turn coat high powered lawyer and Trump supporter Sidney Powell, whom destroyed Amanda Chase and election integrity supporters by saying in court filings that no reasonable person would believe her.

Regardless, Merle Rutledge is finding a new supporter base that the Virginia GOP needs and this has included moderate Democrats that have pulled away because of the handling of the pandemic, the Southern Border scandal, and curriculum in schools. Rutledge has maintained that he would get rid of the curriculum as it furthers supremacy and hate. Merle Rutledge Jr has been the most consistent candidate in the race and has yet to flip flop throughout his campaign on key issues. He has actually expanded them to include a 15 percent tax cut for all businesses and a 0 state tax for any first year start ups. He has also pleased salons that he would cut regulations that keep them from operating from their home. We can say that he is the only candidate to actually have a firm stance. Other candidates have danced around the questions on their pro business stance and appears to stick to campaign pitch lines to keep them from being stuck to any positions.

Moreover, identity politics may not be Merle Rutledge or the Republican Party of Virginia theme. It maybe their only hope. Take note in 2020 North Carolina state-wide elections. Mark Robinson, a virtual unknown that got National attention for his gun rights speech and is Black, won his state wide race by over 300,000 votes over the Democratic challenger. However, in the statewide race current Democratic Governor Roy Cooper was re-elected against his Republican challenger nearly by the same amount Mark Robinson won. The Republican challenger was a white male. More experts believe if Republicans had ran Mark Robinson in the Governor’s slot than their is a huge likely-hood Republicans could have won statewide in 2020. Mark Robinson had no experience in politics until 2020 and won on his virgin race. The liberal media has done it’s best to make sure Democratic’s worse nightmare that they learned from in North Carolina doesn’t repeat itself in Virginia. This is why liberal outlets are always putting divisive Amanda Chase in the headlines and trying their best not to mention Merle Rutledge Jr. No one wants to promote their defeat. The Republican Party would be shooting itself in the foot if they don’t have someone new to defeat McAuliffe, whom appears to be clear favorite to win the nomination and become the first two term Governor of Virginia.

In conclusion, Merle Rutledge should not be estimated in this years Governor race with the new rules for a convention. Many candidates are dumping money into other campaigns buying their support, but Rutledge has outshined every candidate in any debate that he has participated in which included Republican Party heavy weights Chase, Cox, Snyder, Youngkin, Santini, Doran, De La Pena, and more. At this time, no candidate with national coverage can beat any Democrat running for Governor at this time. It appears that Democrats have done an outstanding job of keeping Merle Rutledge from being mention in the Virginia Governor’s race is because he is the only one that can win. Rutledge for Virginia Governor debate and forum performances shows that even Democrats that have tried to go against Merle Rutledge, such as Lee Carter and McClellan, suffered the same fate. Merle Rutledge Jr isn’t the typical Republican. If the Republican Party allows their nominee to be bought off than they will lose in November. The only winner will be Democrats and the losers would have paid for it. Our position is clear, Merle Rutledge Jr should be given equal opportunity, because Democrats may not be able to have a game play that stops him. November 2020 showed clearly that if none of the front runners could get Taylor, Collick, Benjamin, Gade, and Republican Superstar Nick Freitas elected. Only a pure dummy would continue to go in this same direction and expect anything else than the Nominee losing the general election and opening up another SuperPac.

The most recent Gubernatorial Debate at Princess Anne Women Club at the Double Tree Hilton in Virginia Beach proves our point and can be watched on Youtube – https://youtu.be/pNegSds5rt8

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Watch “Rutledge destroys Amanda Chase 3rd Party RINO threat if she lose at Chasing Freedom Gov Forum 2021.” on YouTube

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Merle Rutledge for Virginia Governor 2021 Campaign Press Release on Education and School Choice!

PRESS RELEASE FOR MERLE T. RUTLEDGE JR CAMPAIGN FOR GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA 2021 FOR THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION ON SCHOOL CHOICE

Pictured: Merle Rutledge Jr and Ben Loyola

First of all, we need to support our teachers who have had to re-invent themselves during this COVID pandemic. I’ve seen videos of teachers dancing on zoom to keep their first graders attention during class. I applaud that kind of teacher and recommend them for thinking outside of the box. Many of our teachers fit that mold. 

However, some students are not so fortunate. This pandemic has made it clear that we need to re-think public education works for one student doesn’t work for every student. In some classrooms, the teacher is not able to engage every student rather than expect that, we have a choice. Rather than dictate what classroom each student must be in, the student should have a choice. Just like parents choose a doctor or a dentist that they think will help their children, parents should be able to choose the school or the teacher for their children. 

This pandemic has taught us that there are multiple ways for students to learn. Some need to learn while their bodies Some need it to be quiet and to be alone. Others need to be in a classroom with other students. Why can’t we have different kinds of classrooms with different kinds of teachers with different kinds of curriculum? And why can’t students and parents figure out which type of classroom works best for their student? Let’s provide a mechanism for parents to choose their teachers, classrooms, and receive a voucher to put their child in that right classroom. 

For those kids that have poor parental support, they need this more than the child whose parents are engaged with the Guidance counselors and principles can help find the right class or school for each child. If Joey’s only meal is the lunch school, then his only classroom should be the one that best enhances his chance to get out of the poverty cycle. He doesn’t need to be forced into a box that won’t fit for his learning style. In American there are many children living beneath the lines. Let’s create a “best for each child” system, rather than a protect the status quo system that watches some students, because they can’t learn outside the box. Rutledge also believes in tax credits for school supplies for in person learning for parents. This should the same with students with special educational needs they deserve chance of the same education that the general education. 

Lastly, PTA meetings allows parents to address their concerns about on these topics however, it’s up to the parent to get involved in their child education and to make their voices heard. The parents still have the right to say what is best for their child involving their educational needs. Parents must be willing to go to their State legislative office and demand a change in the school systems. Without fear of any consequences knowing that we are fighting for a worthy cause – their child education. 

BS. Ministerial Leadership 

PICTURE ABOVE IS MERLE RUTLEDGE JR PRESS SECRETARY SHAUNDRA RICHARdsON 

Press Secretary for Merle T. Rutledge Jr Gubernatorial Campaign for the Republican Nomination

Richardson Credentials 

AS. Business Administration 

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The Last Blood Speech by Rutledge for Virginia Governor 2021

Transcript – “Last Blood” transcript of RutledgeforVaGov speech!

“I’m not destroying the DNC for the establishment elites. I’m doing it for my country and for the entire Republican Party that’s sick of all the politicians. I hear all the time in Virginia, that the Republican Party is dead. This is coming from the most hardcore Republicans and Conservatives. The Republican Party will no longer be considered weak, pathetic, and eating their own. We will be known for becoming stronger and not having anyone weak represent us in the future. I’m fighting for all that’s tired of politics as usual in Virginia, Portland, Baltimore, Detroit, California, and all over that has lost faith in their public servants to serve and protect them. I have a dream that God has shown me from the beginning. I didn’t expect to be in a newspaper, nor did I expect to be running for Governor of Virginia. I just wanted something that I thought was simple. I wanted people to be treated right and everyone constitutional rights protected from all enemies foreign or domestic. The way my story has went and been told. I’ll never ever trust the media that is another political 3rd party for politicians, not being in America’s best interest. I want our future to know that we stood up for them, just like our past stood up for us. A better future that works together – not apart. I’m tired of us settling for what some establishment party tells us to do. We need to be about action on making sure we do what’s best for our country – not for our Party. Leaders will always be the hardest to get along with. It’s because us leaders was followers also. We just got tired of being lead to our own doom. We have recycled our own hate. We need to start producing unconditional love. If you don’t see me smile that much. I will, when I know that our country is going in the right direction. I want our kids to have a childhood. I want adults to start acting like adults. Stop avoiding the responsibility. Start taking on accountability. Your vote is your voice. Decide wisely on the future your children will have – not the future you pray to God isn’t their new normal. We may not be here to defend them. Tomorrow isn’t promise. Do the right thing today! The Republican Party will be dead and gone, until it rises from the ashes that allowed us to burn. The swamp can’t afford someone completely outside the establishment. It’s because no one will ever vote for the establishment again. My name is Merle Rutledge Jr, a complete outsider and full blood Republican, and I’m running for the Republican Nomination for Governor of Virginia. The people that’s called weak and pathetic, earned their reputation for years. It’s time for us to put term limits on us being represented by the weak. The Republican Party will be strong, alive, and well! It’s time we do something about making sure the message is clear world wide.#MAGA2020www.rutledgeforvagovernor.com

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Rutledge for Virginia Governor – No longer finds all black or white juries constitutional and demands diversity in all verdicts worthy of the public confidence!

Rutledge for Virginia Governor 2021 – “There will no longer be all white or black juries in Virginia. There will be 4 white, 4 black, 4 hispanic/non latino legal citizens that decides justice with our juries. This is a very bold move. I could care less if any establishment has a problem with it, because I don’t answer to them. I answer to the American people and our juries should be representative of a verdict worthy of the public confidence. I pledge to all Virginians that I will make sure this happen and I hope other states follow suit. However, this is the most meaningful form of criminal justice reform that has everyone represented. There will not be any all any race as a jury. We will have justice that we all can believe in. Our juries will be diverse – just like our great Commonwealth and America!
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Merle Rutledge for Va Governor is the only man to tell the Elites and Establishment hacks to go fuck themselves and still get an invite to a BBQ hosted by them!

1. The only man in the race to help stop a riot successfully.
2. The only man to not take any money from any special interest group.
3. The only man to help police solve and bring justice to murderers.
4. The only man to stand up against BLM face to face with Tea Party Patriots.
5. The only man to tell the Elitests and Establishment hacks to go fuck themselves face to face and still get invites. I’ll gladly do it again if they cross me wrong!
6. The only man that hasn’t back down to nobody or made friends with America’s biggest enemies.
7. The only man to take on pedophiles with no remorse.
8. The only man to come up with a tax plan that pushes the state out of localities business. Keeping the interest from businesses that reside there, not the state from outside corporations.
9. The only man to give pardons for violating Gov Northam gun laws. #2A speeches in Chesapeake, Danville, Richmond, Norfolk, Halifax, Harrisonburg, Hampton and VA Beach!
10. The only man that will protect your First Amendment right to disagree!
11. The only man to commit to putting statutes back up and have criminals do the work.
12. The only man that created change and didn’t have go be elected to do it.
13. The only man that will overturn Roe vs. Wade.
14. The only man that politicians fear. Ask them!
15. The only man to earn his respect and be himself at all times.
16. The only man that puts God first during all his speeches.
17. The only man that ends his speeches with God bless America.
18. The only man that doesn’t cry when attack. I hit back 20 times harder.
19. The only man that would not have closed down Virginia for a political hoax.
20. The only man that has proven that he won’t be intimidated or rule by mob!
21. The only man that continues to have a copper cup that continues to runneth over.
22. The only man to restore gun rights for law abiding former felons and protect gun rights from red flag laws.
23. The only man that will end socialism with a plan.
24. The only man that hasn’t take a knee on America and will stand in God’s will.
25. The only man that will die for his country as a Patriot and has never sold out.
26. The only man that will save teachers and first responders job by new tax revenue and increase in funding and better training.
27. The only man that has fought the opiod epidemic with police head on.
28. The only man that has the scars from battle to prove it.
29. The only candidate that talks to our kids about earning success – not having it given to them.
30. The only man that will reopen with the fact that we will live with this virus and go on with life by kicking COVID ass.
31. The only man that will speak and fight for the victim and not the criminals and pedophiles.
32. The only man that doesn’t hide from the public and answers the tough questions. The only man that believes in full transparency. #FOIA champion.
33. I’m a 100 percent Republican Conservative and Proud! No other option but the Hard way!
34. I teach and practice fight back – not run away. Stand your damn ground and protect your castle!
35. The only man that personally went with parents of those bullied that fought back. I stood with them.
36. I’m the only man that took a stand against youth commiting suicide and using my platform to prevent others from following shit.
37. I’m the only man that directly that fought discrimination on race, gender, and sex against giant corporations.
38. I’m the only man that fought for those wrongly accused and won!
39. I’m the only man that fought for every single constitutional right and civil rights that didn’t take race into account. I never apologized!
40. The only man to never be a politician and still plan to give police a raise and a tax free home and car for our military and their families.

My name is Merle Rutledge, Merle RutledgeRutledge, Travis Rutledge for 2021 Virginia Governor!
I’m not a politician. I’m an American Patriot!

Naysayers please tell me what you have done.

P.S. I was made in America. I love everyone in America. My story was told in America. This is why I always say God Bless America. The greatest Nation on Earth.

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