LCPS - who is behind “Fight for Schools” - conservative PAC trying to oust the School Board?

[Anonymous]

Is LCPS’ “Fight for Schools” group considered an astroturfing effort if it’s openly run by a “veteran GOP strategist” and former Trump official?

https://www.vice.com/amp/en/article/n7bka8/this-mad-dad-fighting-critical-race-theory-is-also-an-exjeff-sessions-aide

Who is the Executive Director?
“ Prior co-founded Fight for Schools, an organization fighting to recall the county’s school board members that has extensively relied on his connections in Republican politics and the right-wing mediasphere to push its agenda. With Prior’s help, the CRT issue has become critical in the key battleground region in Virginia, giving Republicans a campaign issue they think can help take back the governor's mansion in the first big post-Trump political test of 2021. ”

He was a senior Justice Department spokesman during the Trump administration under AG Jeff Sessions. Before that, he worked for American Crossroads, the Republican super PAC co-founded by Karl Rove, and the National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans’ official campaign organization. He got into politics working on a Rhode Island congressional campaign in 2012, after a few years as a practicing lawyer in New England.

And Prior still works for a number of Republican campaigns and causes, including Pennsylvania Senate candidate and Trump ally Sean Parnell, as well as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who’s facing legal troubles but recently landed a major reelection endorsement from Trump.

Why is this so virulent right now? Why in VA?
“ Because Virginia is one of only two states that elects its governor the year after a presidential election, it has long been used for beta-testing messages and strategies ahead of the midterm elections.”

“ Republicans have made crystal-clear that critical race theory is the wedge issue they want to use this election.

Who is funding?
”some of its larger donors are well-known Republican activists—like businesswoman and GOP mega-donor Sharon Virts Mozer, who gave $10,000, and the conservative direct-mail firm HSP Direct, which gave $1,800.

Wait - who hired the consultants?
The consultant was hired by the previous school board, which at the time had a Republican majority.


Be aware who is pushing these “issues”. The GOP is targeting LCPS and pushing these wedge issues for November.

[Anonymous]

Doesn't matter who is behind it, these are real issues.

Now, go do who is behind the prosecutors who want to jail angry parents but skip bail on criminals.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't matter who is behind it, these are real issues.

Now, go do who is behind the prosecutors who want to jail angry parents but skip bail on criminals.

Of course it matters who is pushing these messages.

And “CRT” isn’t a real issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't matter who is behind it, these are real issues.

Now, go do who is behind the prosecutors who want to jail angry parents but skip bail on criminals.

It matters very much and the issues they choose to argue are a straw man, this group has an agenda. When they are done with Loudoun they will move onto the next county and that will be Fairfax, don't think that this will stay contained.

[Anonymous]

These "local" parent groups are all backed by right wing money. And their main goal is getting Republicans in every level of office.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:These "local" parent groups are all backed by right wing money. And their main goal is getting Republicans in every level of office.

Yup.

Ian Prior stumped for Youngkin a few months ago.



https://www.loudountimes.com/news/youngkin-campaigns-in-loudoun-shares-education-agenda-gubernatorial-nominee-holds-rally-at-lcps-building/article_57da2cbc-da04-11eb-8183-b7b2ff6edd87.html

[Anonymous]

You act like this is some kind of invasion, or these conservative people are some kind of alien presence. Even right wingers have homes. Have you considered this is just where they live? Turns out a lot of these types live in Loudon. You were just too self-absorbed to notice.

[Anonymous]

School board meetings have become the latest battleground in
our national culture wars, so much so that the DOJ is looking into it. Let's see how long it takes before someone gets killed or seriously injured at a school board meeting or because they serve on a school board. I wouldn't be surprised if, in the future, we found out that there are organized attempts at the national level to stir things up at local school board meetings.

There's lots of articles on this topic. Here are just a few.

Culture war intensifies over school boards
"On Monday, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) was taking a number of steps to address threats of violence against school board members at the state and local level.

Garland instructed the FBI and U.S. attorneys around the country to make contact with local law enforcement to discuss how to deal with “this disturbing trend.” A task force is also expected to be set up."

https://thehill.com/homenews/the-memo/575670-the-memo-culture-war-intensifies-over-school-boards

Critical race theory battle invades school boards — with help from conservative groups

"In towns nationwide, well-connected conservative activists, and Fox News, have ramped up the tension in fights over race and equity in schools."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/critical-race-theory-invades-school-boards-help-conservative-groups-n1270794

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't matter who is behind it, these are real issues.

Now, go do who is behind the prosecutors who want to jail angry parents but skip bail on criminals.

Stephen Miller and yes it matters greatly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You act like this is some kind of invasion, or these conservative people are some kind of alien presence. Even right wingers have homes. Have you considered this is just where they live? Turns out a lot of these types live in Loudon. You were just too self-absorbed to notice.

And the minority is trying to eject the board the majority voted for

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You act like this is some kind of invasion, or these conservative people are some kind of alien presence. Even right wingers have homes. Have you considered this is just where they live? Turns out a lot of these types live in Loudon. You were just too self-absorbed to notice.

This group is funded by Stephen Miller etal. Mr king Raacist antisemite himself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:School board meetings have become the latest battleground in
our national culture wars, so much so that the DOJ is looking into it. Let's see how long it takes before someone gets killed or seriously injured at a school board meeting or because they serve on a school board. I wouldn't be surprised if, in the future, we found out that there are organized attempts at the national level to stir things up at local school board meetings.

There's lots of articles on this topic. Here are just a few.

Culture war intensifies over school boards
"On Monday, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) was taking a number of steps to address threats of violence against school board members at the state and local level.

Garland instructed the FBI and U.S. attorneys around the country to make contact with local law enforcement to discuss how to deal with “this disturbing trend.” A task force is also expected to be set up."

https://thehill.com/homenews/the-memo/575670-the-memo-culture-war-intensifies-over-school-boards

Critical race theory battle invades school boards — with help from conservative groups

"In towns nationwide, well-connected conservative activists, and Fox News, have ramped up the tension in fights over race and equity in schools."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/critical-race-theory-invades-school-boards-help-conservative-groups-n1270794

Here's one you should read from members of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission: http://www.newamericancivilrightsproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Letter-to-Attorney-General-Garland-10.15.2021.pdf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't matter who is behind it, these are real issues.

Now, go do who is behind the prosecutors who want to jail angry parents but skip bail on criminals.

+1

[Anonymous]

So weird how people on DCUM keep saying things I agree with are all “astroturfing.” I guess I should become a member of the Astroturf Party and start attending Koch Bros events.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't matter who is behind it, these are real issues.

Now, go do who is behind the prosecutors who want to jail angry parents but skip bail on criminals.

This.