Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee

Sadly, I’ve been around long enough to have known Harry Parrish, Hal Pal’s dad, who was a Manassas City Councilman and then Mayor of Manassas before he was elected to the House of Delegates in 1982 where he served until he died in 2006.  I guess this is a “back then” kind of thought but I never remember Harry as controversial or supporting anything except what was best for his…

If you are on FB, I’m sure you got Hal Pal’s post that he has been endorsed by web-based Inside Nova and it’s print edition Prince William Today.  After reading the glowing endorsement, I went back to Hal Pal’s campaign website and couldn’t help but notice that the Nova editorial was basically a paraphrase of Hal Pal’s self promotion.  There’s an inference that Medicaid expansion and gun control measures may…

Let me start:  Everyday the Virginia GOP sends out daily talking points.  Ever wonder why all of a sudden we have this I66 toll controversy?  Well, GOP leaders and specifically Jackson Miller  and Howell create these directives to the GOP candidates and legislators so that there is a unifying message to amp up the masses.  Unfortunately, this “toll” issue is almost a year old.  I agree that there are a…

Hal Pal is now trying to garner support is making claims that are untrue regarding the proposed Virginia of Transportation of Toll Lanes for route 66.  This is a manufactured controversy in an effort to get votes, the facts be damned.  Even Hal Pal’s GOP cronies at least have some of the facts correct.  It’s not just inside the beltway. The toll would be calculated based on commuting between Haymarket…

https://k12.niche.com/d/manassas-city-public-schools-va/ Manassas get’s a “C” thanks to Hal Pal.  He loves to spout how he supports education but then why does the Manassas City Public School system earn just a “C” and out of the 131 school districts in Virginia, Manassas ranks 96th in this survey.  Hal Pal is probably thinking of his affluent friends rather than those students who struggle as his definition of success.  But those striving folks…

After interviewing and investigating the Virginia Senate candidates for the 29th district, the Washington Post has endorsed Jeremy McPike.  The endorsement is in light of Hal Pal’s “rigid” positions on guns, Medicaid expansion and other issues.  What’s lovely is that the Post acknowledged Hal Pal’s “soft-spoken geniality” and “darling of the National Rifle Association.”  So true.  His campaign has been financially backed largely by the NRA and other extreme right…

Check out today’s WAPO Metro section article “Eyes are on 2 races for Va Senate” where the 29th District is featured.  Hal Pal and Jeremy were interviewed for the article.  Hal Pal had the nerve to say that would have voted as his father did in favor of a $1.6 billion dollar tax INCREASE back when his dad was a Delegate.  Hal’s dad, Harry, actually did partner with Gov. Mark…

If there was any doubt about Hal Pal’s war on women, please note that Republican Virginia State Senator Mark Obenshain has added his active support to Hal Pal’s campaign via Twitter.  This is dangerous because Obenshain had big plans for any woman who had a miscarriage:  If not reported to the police within 24 hours, she could be charged with a Class I misdemeanor.  Here’s the take from Wikipedia which…

Just had to include this: Candidate Hal Parrish’s Reception with special guests Congresswoman Barbara Comstock and Congressman Frank Wolf View larger map Thursday, October 15, 2015 – 6:30pm to 8:30pm The Home of Daphne and Gary Rappaport You are cordially invited to a fundraising reception in support of Hal Parrish, Republican Candidate for the Virginia Senate, with special guests Congresswoman Barbara Comstock and Congressman Frank Wolf, on Thursday October 15,…

Today was the Stand for Women NOW Rally and voter registration even at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge.  But where oh where was Hal Pal?  Because the event focused on women, of course Hal Pal wasn’t there to bring his “moderate” credentials.  Instead, he’s working with the GOP to send out more vile mailings basically demonizing his opponent.  That’s the real Hal Pal.  He wants to paint himself as a kinder…