…But In 2022, The RNC Set Up A Veterans Center With Few Veterans’ Services To Help Get Jen Kiggans Elected To Congress

2022: The RNC Opened Up A Center For Military Veterans To Help Get Kiggans Elected To Congress

The RNC Opened Up A Center For Military Veterans To Help Get Kiggans Elected To Congress. “There’s a new center in the city for military veterans. But it’s surprisingly light on veterans services and heavy on how veterans can help Republicans get elected. That’s because the Republican National Committee is behind the veterans community center — the first of its kind in the country. The aim is to promote political engagement among veterans. […] ‘It basically teaches them the best practices for door knocking, phone banking, poll watching and poll working,’ she said. ‘They come in and go through that training class and then they can use what they learn to go out and participate in GOTV (get out the vote) efforts.’ […] Viar said the committee selected Virginia Beach for two main reasons: The large military population in Hampton Roads, and the competitive race to represent the 2nd congressional district. […] In a statement to The Virginian-Pilot, Kiggans said the center ‘will serve as a place for veterans and military families to join together as a community, learn more about our incredible Republican candidates, and work to elect candidates to public office who share our values.’” [The Virginian Pilot, 8/24/22]

Virginian Pilot: “There’s A New Center In The City For Military Veterans. But It’s Surprisingly Light On Veterans Services And Heavy On How Veterans Can Help Republicans Get Elected”

Virginian Pilot: “There’s A New Center In The City For Military Veterans. But It’s Surprisingly Light On Veterans Services And Heavy On How Veterans Can Help Republicans Get Elected.” “There’s a new center in the city for military veterans. But it’s surprisingly light on veterans services and heavy on how veterans can help Republicans get elected. That’s because the Republican National Committee is behind the veterans community center — the first of its kind in the country. The aim is to promote political engagement among veterans. […] ‘It basically teaches them the best practices for door knocking, phone banking, poll watching and poll working,’ she said. ‘They come in and go through that training class and then they can use what they learn to go out and participate in GOTV (get out the vote) efforts.’ […] Viar said the committee selected Virginia Beach for two main reasons: The large military population in Hampton Roads, and the competitive race to represent the 2nd congressional district. […] In a statement to The Virginian-Pilot, Kiggans said the center ‘will serve as a place for veterans and military families to join together as a community, learn more about our incredible Republican candidates, and work to elect candidates to public office who share our values.’” [The Virginian Pilot, 8/24/22]

Kiggans Said The Veterans Center “Will Serve As A Place For Veterans And Military Families To Join Together As A Community, Learn More About Our Incredible Republican Candidates, And Work To Elect Candidates To Public Office Who Share Our Values”

Kiggans Said The Veterans Center “Will Serve As A Place For Veterans And Military Families To Join Together As A Community, Learn More About Our Incredible Republican Candidates, And Work To Elect Candidates To Public Office Who Share Our Values.” “There’s a new center in the city for military veterans. But it’s surprisingly light on veterans services and heavy on how veterans can help Republicans get elected. That’s because the Republican National Committee is behind the veterans community center — the first of its kind in the country. The aim is to promote political engagement among veterans. […] ‘It basically teaches them the best practices for door knocking, phone banking, poll watching and poll working,’ she said. ‘They come in and go through that training class and then they can use what they learn to go out and participate in GOTV (get out the vote) efforts.’ […] Viar said the committee selected Virginia Beach for two main reasons: The large military population in Hampton Roads, and the competitive race to represent the 2nd congressional district. […] In a statement to The Virginian-Pilot, Kiggans said the center ‘will serve as a place for veterans and military families to join together as a community, learn more about our incredible Republican candidates, and work to elect candidates to public office who share our values.’” [The Virginian Pilot, 8/24/22]

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