Veterans and Military Families Caucus

Following 25 years of service in the U.S. Army, retired Colonel Scott Robinson has entered the race as a Democrat for the first congressional district of Virginia.

Robinson, who grew up in Heathsville, VA has decided to make a challenge to the current incumbent based upon his dedication and commitment to continuing his record of public service to the people of Virginia. Citing the need for increased accountability out of Washington, Robinson will be making job creation a central theme of his candidacy.

“The people of the first district work hard and expect results. And this is a value I share and have abided by throughout my entire life,” said Robinson. “Whether it was when I worked on a fishing boat growing up, playing sports or throughout my entire military career, the basic principle that through accountability results is the driving force of my work ethic.

“And we’re going to apply that principle to how we create jobs in the district. The good people in our region are paying the current representation $170,000 a year and are asking themselves ‘what are we getting for it when every day we continue to lose jobs’,” Robinson continued. “The only way we are ever going to create clean energy jobs, clean up the Chesapeake to improve our fishing industry, provide better education to build a better workforce or encourage small businesses to grow by expanding broadband into rural areas is by sending someone to Congress who is not afraid to work for it. And that is exactly the type of representative I will be,” Robinson concluded.

Scott and his wife Sandy have been married for twenty-five years and now live in Tappahannock.

The campaign also launched their web site today at www.scottrobinsonforcongress.com where voters will be able to learn more about Mr. Robinson as well as get involved.