Community Endorsements

Sam Rasoul practices what he preaches – Charles & Ethlyne Davidson in Lynchburg (News Virginian)

Recently we have sat in three different living rooms, including our own, listening to Sam Rasoul of Roanoke discuss his desire to represent us in the 6^th district of the U.S. House of Representatives. There are few politicians we have met anywhere at any time who are as knowledgeable, articulate, personable, persuasive, passionate, committed, and capable of taking on the challenges facing our region and nation as Sam Rasoul.

Brilliant, yes. Personally responsive and utterly respectful of those to whom he speaks, yes. Independent of thought and not beholden to any special interests, yes. Takes no money from PACs or from the Democratic Party but only from people who believe in him, yes. Able to sift through the complexities of economic, social, and political realities affecting us all, proposing new solutions for a new day, yes.

A small businessman who loves family, neighborhood, and country and is willing to sacrifice for the future of them all, this is Sam. A fiscal conservative who will balance budgets, slash special interests, remove earmarks and wasteful pork barrel spending, limit terms of office, and seek affordable single payer health care for all citizens while allowing us to keep our physicians, this is Sam. A progressive voice committed to new technologies for renewable energy and the creation of green jobs within our own congressional district without job depletion from outsourcing, yes, this is Sam!

Sam believes in two essential articles of faith by which to live. Love God as you love yourself, and love your neighbor as you love yourself. And he practices what he preaches.

If you have not yet invited Sam into your living room to listen and to speak with you and your neighbors, then do so this coming month. He will win your heart as well as your vote.

Bless you, Sam! You are the best of the best! Some day we expect to hear that you are running for President of the United States!

Sam Rasoul: Doing it the right way – Myron in Rockingham (The Republitarian Blog)

I don’t usually use this blog to pat people on the back, but I’m going to make an exception.

Over the last several months I have talked to several democrats who have questioned whether Sam was electable and had a good enough command of the issues. After watching the guy in person several times and watching the way he’s conducted himself on the blogs, I have to say that my opinion on Sam has totally changed.

It is rare to find a 26 year old who knows as much as Sam does and who is able to articulate as well as he does. Sam and I spoke briefly at the Blue Nile yesterday and he approached me and began to ask about my family and even knew the age of our youngest child. It almost seemed like we were buddies.

It is rare to find a politician who doesn’t appear to have any hint of arrogance and seems genuinely interested in people. Now, I realize I get the special treatment because of this blog, but I watched him from a distance to see if it was real and he treated me just like everyone else. The guy has impeccable people skills.

Sam might not win this election, but he’s won my respect.

If the democrats don’t want him, I’ll take him on my team.

Rasoul’s values closer to home – Brian Lang of Roanoke (The Roanoke Times)

Dear editor,

I believe that as more voters become familiar with Republican Bob Goodlatte’s appalling record, including broken promises on term limits, they’ll look for someone else to vote for.

For example, Goodlatte opposed the new G I Bill which was passed with broad, bipartisan support. Our veterans deserve much more than what elitist, out-of-touch extremists such as Goodlatte think they deserve.

Sam Rasoul, the Democratic nominee to oppose Goodlatte, supports the G I Bill. Sam’s values are much more typical of voters in Goodlatte’s district. Sam Rasoul is a moderate, pro-small-business Democrat.

Goodlatte’s positions on nearly all issues are identical to those of George W. Bush. Sam’s are much more comparable to those of popular former Governor Mark Warner. Let’s vote against the corruption and failed policies of Goodlatte and the Bush administration. Let’s vote for progress by voting for Sam Rasoul.

Rasoul correct on energy, health – Meg Carsky-Wilson in Lynchburg (Lynchburg News & Advance)

I’m a fiscally conservative Republican.

I just returned from a neighborhood “meet and greet” with Sam Rasoul for Congress. Impressive! Born in Ohio, he grew up in Roanoke, and is running against the incumbent. As a successful small business owner, he believes in solutions that work.

We face complex challenges — the energy crisis, Iraq war, struggling economy. There are no simple solutions. He was a breath of fresh air. He understood the issues and offered well-considered and researched solutions. He wants to end dependence on foreign oil. In the 1973 oil crisis, we got 25 percent of our oil from overseas. Now it’s 70 percent. He believes in redirecting subsidies from big oil corporations to find real energy solutions.

He doesn’t support socialized medicine, but believes no one should be forced to decide between keeping his home and getting a critical operation for his 6-year-old. As a mother of four, I agree! He supports HR 676, which is like improved Medicaid for all. It’s a smart bill, with a 15-year implementation period, supported by many in health care.

Sam Rasoul deeply understands the issues I care about. I trust him to do the right thing — that’s why I’m now planning a “meet and greet” for him at my house. Check his Web site to learn more, and meet him if you can. You’ll be glad you did.

Sam Has Support from Across the District and Across the Isle – Craig in Churchville (Staunton News Leader)

“Sam Rasoul has said he will limit his terms also. I am hoping he will keep that promise. My vote will be Sam Rasoul, Gilmore, and McCain.”