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The 28 second TikTok clip, filmed over 18 months ago, managed to travel from a small right wing VA Twitter page, with all of 1,632 followers, to me receiving an email from FOX Digital within 12 hours:

“We’re publishing a story on your online video where you said Virginia parents who were involved in their kids’ educations were indoctrinating their kids, as well as encouraging the parents to “homeschool” their children.
Do you have any comment on the video? How does calling Virginia parents involved in their kids’ education “crazy” line up with your pledge of “always” standing “for parental rights, for ALL parents?” Are you concerned that parents hearing your responses to the criticism may feel like you’re trying to shut them out of schools because they disagree with you?

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We’re looking to publish the piece today, so I would need a response by 1:30 PM ET. Apologies for the quick turnover, I’m more than happy to add in a comment after publication if necessary.” – Houston Keene FOX Digital

Even in this very email, I had to set the record straight that the word “crazy” was never stated in this video. That alone shows both FOX, and the original Twitter page that started it all, either didn’t bother to listen to my words or outwardly lied, in addition to misrepresenting my entire message. The retaliation in the comment sections from this lie has ranged from being called a “Nazi tranny” to insinuating my children should be removed from my home.

As a mom of 3 daughters, who has been a vocal advocate in education for not only my daughters, but so many families in my District; from building a run program from the ground up in New Kent elementary, to overseeing the Wellness programs, run club and backpack Food Bank program for students, in my current district, this rhetoric is grotesque and shows the VA GOP’s true colors.

Ironically, if you look past the Propaganda headline, the FOX News hit piece is actually a good article, highlighting both my response to the FOX News reporter’s email, as well as showing excerpts from my Public School issue page on my webpage.

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I implore you to take a read, and learn more about one of the many reasons I’m running for Delegate in the 71st District. It’s also a chance to see how desperately they want to spin the narrative and paint me in a negative light.

So what is the answer to this open attack on a first time candidate? The Virginia GOP and their Governor have come to the realization that I WILL win the Delegate seat come November, and they just showed their hand to the entire Commonwealth of Virginia.

I’m Jessica Anderson and I’m running for the Virginia House of Delegates 71st District!

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Join Jessica Anderson with special guest Delegate Dan Helmer (District 10 – Fairfax County ) for an exciting evening.

Learn more about Jessica, her campaign, and what she’s doing to win the 71st District. Jess’ race is already changing the hearts and minds of voters in the 71st District and beyond.
Jess led Q1 fundraising across ALL Virginia races for Small Dollar (under $100) Donors with 2,459 and Total Small Dollars raised with $53,666.30. She was also #1 in Total Donors with 2,519 donors.

Chaz Nuttycombe from cnalysis changed his forecast on Monday for the 71st on POD Virginia.
Michael Pope- “The forecast is in the Williamsburg, James City County area where we’ve got Delegate Amanda Baton running for reelection. So the Democrat of the race is Jessica Anderson. And Chaz tells us that he’s moving this race from likely Republican to lean Republican.”
Chaz- “This will still be an uphill battle for Anderson and the Virginia Democrats for this seat. It voted for Republicans in 2021 and 2022. But it did vote for Biden, and the seat is trending leftward.” Listen Here:

The fundraiser is sponsored by Liz Allison & Mike Levine, and Christine Payne.
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So grateful for the love and support from friends, family and the community at my Campaign Kick-Off! Especially honored to have Delegate Mike Mullin there to speak, loved sharing the stage with someone who’s character and politics I deeply value.

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So how does an average 41 year old wife, mom of 3 daughters, and part time employee at a local elementary school, run for Virginia Delegate? The answer is easy, community. My path to politics is nothing like Virginia has seen and I plan to prove that not only can everyday folks run for office, but they can WIN and make real change in government.

When I posted my first political video on January 7th 2021, I had no idea the people I would impact and meet or how those relationships, experiences and the education I gained, would lead me here, and yet, here I am! As I continued to make video after video, over the next 2 years, I managed to grow from 20k to 622k followers on social media, but it was never about the numbers, it was about the community of love and support, that valued my information and voice. That’s what mattered most.

Last year, after briefly contemplating a Congressional run, I realized it wasn’t the right time for my family and that I wasn’t ready to serve in Congress. The needs of Virginians I was passionate about; from reproductive rights to protecting and strengthening public education, needed to be addressed at the local and state level. So instead I spent the last year applying the knowledge I gained from my online community, to my community right here in Williamsburg/James City County. From organizing a local FB group, to ensure the voices of educators and families were being met, and with the help of other educators, motivating the attendance and speakers at the local school board meetings to grow. As well as attending rallies and marches from here to DC and taking part in Calls to Action, speaking up to our legislators and Congressional leaders about the needs and rights Virginians deserve. So when September 2022 arrived, I threw my name in the hat for the Delegate seat in the new 71st District of Virginia.

As many know, when campaigning for a government position you need money, it’s a sad reality of American politics, but one that usually creates barriers for people like myself to run. Yet with my incredible community, something that could have been a mountain to overcome, was nothing more than a speed bump. Over the last 6 months I asked and the people answered. And the best part was no one had to drain a bank account or bankroll my campaign, all they had to do was give up their coffee for the day, or send me that dollar of change they dug out of the couch, because with over 2000 unique donors to date, those little donations add up. So here I am, with a fully functioning website, 2 endorsements (with many on the way), digital ad space, software, an actual campaign manager and most recently walk cards, which allowed me to start building my local community even more. The past 2 days I spent 5 hours, knocking on 104 doors, making more than 46 personal connections and even had a voter cut me a $50 check at her front door, simply because I took the time to have a conversation with her and she believed in my vision for Virginia. Community is ALL any good candidate needs and I am beyond grateful for mine. Now let’s go WIN District 71, flip the House this November and keep growing this community!

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My adult daughter is home for the week from college and while at the YMCA she text me this screenshot Also telling me she is proud of and supports her mama! pic.twitter.com/MPQcETYcU5

— Jessica Anderson For VA HouseofDelegates (@JessAnderson4VA) March 6, 2023

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At our most recent WJCC school board meeting, the staff & community showed up again, check out this article – “Our educators and staff do not want a 10% pay raise. They need & deserve it,” said Jessica Anderson, a WJCC schools employee and parent.

https://www.dailypress.com/virginiagazette/va-vg-wjcc-school-board-teachers-20230224-jaq5ow62erbbdlkao3de4dypqu-story.html

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Such a great turnout for @timkaine with the @HistoricTriDems and @SenMMason pic.twitter.com/KRRuiHaqbm

— Jessica Anderson For VA HouseofDelegates (@JessAnderson4VA) March 4, 2023

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