ENDORSEMENT: William T. Newton for Congress & Baltimore County Republican Central Committee

William T. Newton for Congress & Baltimore County Republican Central Committee

I’ll be the first to tell you I’m probably not the smartest guy in the room, and definitely not the most knowledgeable, but then, I know how to surround myself in the right people; I’d like to think I have an affinity, too, for picking out the sharpest ones in the bunch and knowing just where to turn for reference when it counts. And in the politics that surround public representation, coupled with the laws surrounding campaigning, it has always been learn-as-I-go; that’s what you do when you enter unfamiliar territory, and hopefully, you have the right people on whom you can count along the way.

Thanks to folks like William Newton who have never steered me wrong, I know that the community has great leadership and brilliant minds already serving it.

The fact is, while William Newton runs for public office, and already holds a seat on the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee, he has been at the helm for some time, working tirelessly and diligently to bring transparency to legislation and public representation. He is an absolute powerhouse in-and-of-himself within the conservative & Constitutionalist community, and thereby, to and for our community as a whole. I can endorse a great many candidates for public office in Maryland, but few have done the work that William Newton has over a great many years.

His work on election integrity, in particular, is unparalleled. His zest and vigor for the very principles of our great United States of America – those principles held most near & dear by Constitutionalists across the nation – and his drive to proclaim that, indeed, “America Is Rising,” brings hope to a community where all-too-often it seems that, little by little, we give away our rights and contort the vision our great Founders had for this land.

Newton is truly as solid as they come, and yet one of the most welcoming folks you’ll meet. I first met him at a meeting of many fellow liberty-minded conservatives in Baltimore County, hosted by another member of the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee. At that time I was still getting to know a number of the men & women who have been integral and active in the local political & public representation ‘scene’ (and though my campaign went on hiatus this election season, I’m happily still at it). Little did I know as he introduced himself egregiously and shook my hand, having complimented a few brief introductory remarks I had made to the group about considering a run for public office in the upcoming election year, that I was shaking the hand of a man who is perhaps one of the most knowledgeable men I have yet to meet in my journey. Newton is a man who didn’t owe me a passing glance, much as he has contributed to the community, but that didn’t seem to matter to him, and that just seems to be the kind of guy he is. That speaks volumes to me.

You will be hard-pressed to find a single person in the area who knows so much about the history of our nation, who holds such strong convictions about the importance of Constitutionalism both nationwide and right down to the most local public representation, or who dedicates so much of his time, energy, and stamina to liberty.

Nor will you find someone so forthcoming, pleasant, helpful, and kind as Mr. Newton. The man encouraged me from Day One in my pursuits, provided reference materials such as those related to election integrity (all of which are publicly available, of course – and if you ask, I know firsthand he’ll point you in the right direction), is always available with encouraging remarks, has a helluva sense of humor, and incidentally (and much to my delight), has a great deal of artistic flare, too! – which of course I appreciate as somewhat of a self-proclaimed artist in my own life pursuits.

I could try to touch on all of the work Mr. Newton has done in the name of upholding our rights in this great community, and I would fall absolutely short – luckily, Mr. Newton works daily in the pursuit of liberty through a strong social media presence to provide you the many fruits of his labors, and you owe it to yourself as an informed citizen to check out his accomplishments and his tireless work if you aren’t familiar. Nothing I state here can effectively do it justice, and you will see that his work and his pursuits speak to his deep convictions.

Vote William T. Newton for Congress & Baltimore County Republican Central Committee in the Republican Primary on June 26, 2018. www.Newton4Congress.com and https://www.facebook.com/LibertywithJusticeforall/

Thank you in advance.
God bless you, my friends.
And as always,
God Bless our United States of America.

In Liberty,
Joseph D. Sandy

ENDORSEMENT: Jay Payne for Baltimore County Council

Jay Payne for Baltimore County Council

Jay is no stranger to the local political landscape. One of the first things I noticed through social media during the time that I was initially considering a run for public office was that he had a passion for public representation and was a straight-shooter when it came to the questions that need to be asked of our public officials and those seeking seats of representation of the community. I admire that straight-forward, go-getter attitude. Social media made it apparent that he knew extensively many of the candidates and would-be candidates on the scene, too. But what was most impressive was his commentary and his knowledgeability regarding local matters of representation – and his apparent conviction, that of a true liberty man.

This is precisely the conviction we need in public office at the very local level. We’re talking local law and ordinances that impact the everyday lives of everyday citizens – all of us – in this community of Baltimore County. That’s where change happens and we experience it from local representation. Mr. Payne is the guy for the job. And a big part of that is a willingness to call ‘em like he sees ‘em, which lends itself to calling out the errors of others in public representation, including those of his competition, when it has compromised the integrity, liberty, and wellbeing of our communities and where our spending goes. This speaks to Mr. Payne’s ability to critically analyze where others have fallen short of providing the best public representation for our local community. It makes me confident that Jay can see the wrongs, and I believe he will work dutifully to make the right choices in a seat of representation on the County Council.

I have tremendous respect, admiration and appreciation of individuals with liberty at the forefront of their convictions, and I have appreciated how Jay has given fair and remarkably insightful feedback to a number of the postings on social media I made during my prospective run for State Legislature, as it encouraged me to vigilant critical thinking, which is vital to the best interest of the community. That being said, imagine my enthusiasm when Jay announced he was going for County Council to represent District 5!

I would gladly lend whatever services I might be able to provide to be of assistance to his campaign, and I encourage all of you reading to learn more about Jay and his plans for Baltimore County. The guy knows his stuff, and you owe it to yourself as informed citizens of this community to get to know his plans for our community.

Vote Jay Payne for Baltimore County Council in the Republican Primary on June 26, 2018. https://www.facebook.com/JayPayne4MD/

Thank you in advance.
God bless you, my friends.
And as always,
God Bless our United States of America.

In Liberty,
Joseph D. Sandy

ENDORSEMENT: Al Redmer for Baltimore County Executive

Al Redmer for Baltimore County Executive

With the support of Maryland’s own Larry Hogan, Al Redmer hardly needs endorsement by a virtual newcomer such as myself – me being a fairly-recent transplant to the GOP from the world of third-party liberty politics. His credentials speak to his forty-five-year commitment to public service: he’s served on many community councils over the years, excelled in the private sector, served District 8 as a Maryland State Delegate, and has held his current seat as Maryland Insurance Commissioner under two governors. Redmer is as well-acclimated to public service as any I have met among the ranks of local public representation & the politics that accompany it.

Instead, I’ll speak to what I’ve seen personally since I initially met Al, for those of you who have perhaps not had the pleasure. I met him walking into the campaign kickoff of a candidate for Baltimore County Council. He spent his evening egregiously welcoming all who attended, introducing himself to those who may not have previously made his acquaintance (including myself). We didn’t have the opportunity for much discussion about his plans for Baltimore County, but after all, we were there to support a candidate running for County Council for what I deem ‘all the right reasons,’ a true supporter of transparency and accountability who is driven by an ethos of fiscal conservatism and individual liberty. Later that evening, Al sent me a message directly saying it was a pleasure to have met earlier that day. To be direct and concise, Al Redmer is a long-time “key player” in Baltimore County and he certainly didn’t owe me so much as a passing glance – much less a sincere and personal message – and since then, as I’ve learned more about Al and his plans for the community, Al has kept in touch, even offering kind words of sincerity when I announced that I would be putting my own campaign for representative office on hold temporarily. He had absolutely nothing to gain from his kindness al along, but it would seem that’s just the kind of guy he is, and for that, I am so thankful – and impressed.

Since then, I’ve seen him at multiple community & campaign kickoff events; he’s always a man on the go, full of energy, a lot of personality and exuberance about public representation and the people of Baltimore County. I’ve been following him along the campaign trail, seeing him visiting many areas of Baltimore County meeting one-on-one with concerned citizens in many neighborhoods about their ongoing problems and needs for clean-up efforts across the county.

A coworker and I were discussing events around town not long ago and Al’s name came up – she shared with me that her fiancé has worked in his office in years past and that Al was the best boss a guy could ask for! Clearly his reputation precedes him.

You won’t hear that kind of praise in passing conversation about his opponents. But then, Al Redmer is a genuine, sincere, one-of-a-kind guy who is very in touch with the community he has represented in so many capacities for nearly five decades.

He has my vote, and I hope he will have yours as well.

Vote Al Redmer for Baltimore County Executive in the Republican Primary on June 26, 2018. https://www.facebook.com/AlRedmer2018/

Thank you in advance.
God bless you, my friends.
And as always,
God Bless our United States of America.

In Liberty,
Joseph D. Sandy

ENDORSEMENT: Erik Lofstad for Baltimore County Council

Erik Lofstad for Baltimore County Council

What you see is what you get with Erik Lofstad in his run for Baltimore County Council. There’s no smoke & mirrors with this guy – take one look at his campaign pages and you’ll see that he is quick to let you know exactly who he is, what he is all about, and what he promises he will do for Baltimore County. He’s a liberty man of integrity, honesty, and transparency.

Erik has done a tremendous job of making all of his plans for the county and his assessment of the happenings of the area as abundantly clear as possible for anyone who takes a moment to check out his noteworthy online media presence throughout the course of his campaign. He’s not afraid to call out where others fall short, and he’s quick to not just tell us, but to actually show us, what sets him apart. See his social media posts, multiple interviews, emphasis on diligent public representation rather than the ‘politics’ of it all, and it’s abundantly clear he knows how to lead – by example, rather than by mere proclamation.

In my experience with Erik and his lovely wife Deana, these two are truly a class act. Talk with Erik and you’ll learn how fervently he is committed to his community here in Baltimore County. See him doing door-to-door in the pouring rain to share his vision with his neighbors; read his insights about other candidates making their campaigns all about pandering and bleeding the pockets of the constituency. Erik is as down-to-earth, pragmatic, and sharp as they come, and he’ll make a tremendous difference on the Baltimore County Council.

Vote Erik Lofstad for Baltimore County Council in the Republican Primary on June 26, 2018. https://www.facebook.com/eriklofstadforcountycouncil/ & www.ErikLofstad.com

Thank you in advance.
God bless you, my friends.
And as always,
God Bless our United States of America.

In Liberty,
Joseph D. Sandy

ENDORSEMENT: Ed Hale Jr. for Baltimore County Council

Ed Hale Jr. for Baltimore County Council

One of the very first things that spoke to me about Ed Hale is his candor – he has done an exemplary job of making his plans for the county and his assessment of the happenings of the area with regard to overspending and misspending as abundantly clear as possible for anyone who takes a moment to check out his noteworthy online media presence throughout the course of his campaign.

He shares with you and I his personal experiences, good and bad, in brief vignettes, ultimately demonstrating how his experiences in business and life have shaped his understanding of business and the community’s needs – and you come to understand that Ed himself is in this for the right reasons.

Ed also understands the shortcomings of a career politician, and why he’s a necessary change on the Baltimore County Council. He’s not afraid to call out where others fall short, and he’s quick to not just tell us, but to actually show us, what sets him apart. Foremost is his accessibility to the community: see his social media posts, multiple interviews & endorsements, emphasis on diligent public representation rather than the ‘politics’ of it all. I, personally, have always been a tremendous advocate of term limits, and Ed Hale Jr. draws attention to the relevance of the need for term limits.

If you don’t already know him, look him up, and you’ll see it is abundantly clear that he knows how to lead – by example, rather than by mere proclamation. His leadership in business ownership, his insight into community concerns, and a drive to bring much-needed efficacy to the seat of public representation he is seeking: these are the reasons Ed Hale Jr. has my vote for Baltimore County Council in District 3.

Vote Ed Hale Jr. for Baltimore County Council in the Republican Primary on June 26, 2018. https://www.facebook.com/electedhalejr and www.EdHaleJr.com

Thank you in advance.
God bless you, my friends.
And as always,
God Bless our United States of America.

In Liberty,
Joseph D. Sandy

ENDORSEMENT: Joe Norman for Maryland State Delegate

Joe Norman for Maryland State Delegate

Maryland’s 8th Legislative District will do well to pay close attention to Joe Norman this campaign season. In Delegate Christian Miele’s own words, Joe is a “family man, successful small business owner, and a proven leader” in Baltimore County. Not only that, but Joe refers to himself as one of the “average Joe’s” that Annapolis needs in order to keep representation of our communities in perspective, and I couldn’t agree more. The last thing we need are more ‘career politicians’ representing us while gradually, year after year, drifting further and further away from us and our neighbors.

Joe’s not only working to support his own drive to representation of the community in the Maryland State Legislature – he’s also got a packed schedule of events around town in support of many other great candidates who are working collaboratively to keep a tight-knit Baltimore County moving in the right direction. Joe is a down-to-earth class act with the right firsthand tools to get the job done. If you aren’t familiar with him, and you’re voting in Baltimore County, you owe it to yourself to get familiar with him. It’s no wonder he’s getting endorsements everywhere – Joe is working diligently to keep our community connected, vibrant, and moving in the right direction. Check out his campaign scheduled appearances for the duration of the season and the many folks with whom he is collaborating in the interests of Baltimore County.

Vote Joe Norman for Maryland State Delegate in the Republican Primary on June 26, 2018. https://www.facebook.com/JoeForMD/

Thank you in advance.
God bless you, my friends.
And as always,
God Bless our United States of America.

In Liberty,
Joseph D. Sandy

ENDORSEMENT: Liz Matory for Congress

Liz Matory for Congress

Liz is the one and only candidate I can name who’s blatantly upfront about her sharp right turn from the world of the progressive left-wing arena of politics & public representation to her ‘rebirth’ as a Republican – she’s a powerhouse of information, firsthand experience, and eloquent truth.

Her book, “Born Again Republican,” offers an honest, blow-by-blow dissection of where the Left schemes & deceives, and she gives us tremendous insight as to happenings she’s discovered behind-the-scenes throughout her life, from her Washington DC upbringing to the life she proudly lives today as a conservative.

I could sing Liz Matory’s praises all day, but I find that through an incredibly strong social media presence daily, Liz eloquently but powerfully sums up the reality of politics in public representation: “Many Americans do not know the real truth about the two parties. They only believe what they’ve been told. I was just like that...until I learned the truth. It’s crystal clear now. In order for our country to survive, we must go back to our roots in the Republican Party and champion our shared conservative principles: Faith, Family, Freedoms, & Free Enterprise. It’s the only way out. Whether its criminal, immigration, [or] economic, our politicians continue to demolish our constitutional principles and degraded America herself.”

If you’re like me and you’re desperate for public representation that doesn’t aim to pull the wool over your eyes and feed you false narratives as a citizen of this great county, state, and nation – then you owe it to yourself to follow Liz and take heed to her wise words. She won’t steer you wrong, and she’s made a proud life of truthful conviction for the community she serves.

Vote Liz Matory for Congress in the Republican Primary on June 26, 2018. https://www.facebook.com/LizForCongress/

Thank you in advance.
God bless you, my friends.
And as always,
God Bless our United States of America.

In Liberty,
Joseph D. Sandy