Campaign News
Thank You
June 9, 2010 - Last night, I congratulated Scott Rigell on his victory in the Republican Primary and pledged my support in defeating Glenn Nye in November.
Ben Loyola Endorsed by American Freedom Project
June 7, 2010 - As we approach Election Day, we’re proud to announce yet another endorsement to add to the many grassroots conservative activists who support Ben Loyola for Congress.
Vote Tuesday Ben Loyola Lowering Taxes & Creating Jobs
June 7, 2010 - My father was a Lieutenant in the Cuban Navy, before the rise of Communism. When Castro came out of the mountains promising prosperity for everyone, at the price of freedom, my father saw the evil for what it was and decided to do something about it.
LiberTEA Rally for Ben Loyola
June 4, 2010 - Join us on Saturday, June 5 @ 7 PM at Town Center, Virginia Beach – Fountain Plaza for a LiberTEA Rally for Ben Loyola!
Loyola New Campaign Video - A Must See
June 3, 2010 - Election Day is Tuesday and Team Loyola has all the momentum. Voters are truly engaged, and as has been seen all across the country, establishment candidates are falling to true Reagan conservatives who seek to revitalize our Republican Party and a rebirth of freedom.
Ben Loyola Money Bomb
May 27, 2010 - The Tea Party is changing American politics, and they’re doing it again. In Virginia’s Second District Republican Congressional primary, the Hampton Roads Tea Party backed eagan Republican Ben Loyola over his establishment opponent Scott Rigell, noted financial supporter of Barack Obama...
Ben Loyola endorsed by Hampton Roads Tea Party
May 26, 2010 - Ben Loyola, Republican candidate to represent Virginia’s Second Congressional District, has been endorsed by the Hampton Roads Tea Party.
Join Al Vanasse for a Meet and Greet with Ben Loyola
May 20, 2010 - Please join Al Vanasse this Sunday for a very special event to meet Second District Republican Candidate for Congress Ben Loyola.
Tea Party Victory in Kentucky - Virginia Next
May 18, 2010 - Voters in Kentucky did what voters across the nation have done and will do in the coming months: Vote for common sense true conservatives over establishment candidates with political ...
Tea Party Founder Endorses Ben Loyola for Congress
May 16, 2010 - Taxed Enough Already – that’s been a slogan for the movement that has motivated so many citizens to get involved and take back their government: the Tea Party.
USA Today and Washington Post Spotlight 2nd District
May 13, 2010 - There are two kinds of economic stimulus. There's my 6-point stimulus plan, which includes cutting taxes across the board, revitalizing our national defense, and controlling wasteful federal spending.
Ben Loyola Responds to Rigell’s False Charges
April 29, 2010 - Republican candidate Ben Loyola responded to the false and inaccurate assertions in the recent press release sent by the Rigell campaign.
Ben Loyola Calls for Opponent to Return Clunker Cash
April 28, 2010 - Republican Congressional candidate Ben Loyola called on fellow candidate Scott Rigell to return the $444,500 he and his company received from Barack Obama’s stimulus-fueled Cash for Clunkers.
Ben Loyola Invites You
April 27, 2010 - Lower Taxes. Strong National Defense. Opposition to the Obama Agenda. You are cordially invited to a special benefit dinner to support Ben Loyola, Republican for Congress.
Loyola calls Nye’s incompetence “an embarrassment”
April 23, 2010 - Republican Congressional Candidate Ben Loyola issued his strongest criticism yet of Congressman Glenn Nye’s handling of the Virginia/Florida battle for aircraft carrier homeporting.
Scott “No Show” Rigell Avoids Public Forums
April 21, 2010 - Another Cancellation for Obama's Favorite Republican. Republican Congressional Candidate Ben Loyola criticized opponent Scott Rigell for continually abandoning public forums.
Ben Loyola Fighting for the American Dream
April 15, 2010 - Thanks to all of you, our campaign has been surging with momentum. We’re campaigning throughout the Second District from Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton and all the way up to the state...
Ben Loyola Answers Sean Hannity’s Call for Conservative Victory
April 8, 2010 - With over 13 million listeners nationwide, top-rated television shows on Fox News, best-selling books and live events that draw huge audiences, Sean Hannity is one of the strongest voices...
Loyola’s 6 Point Stimulus Plan
March 30, 2010 - Instead of increasing deficits, growing federal debt, and saving government jobs rather than creating private sector job growth, Ben Loyola believes that the stimulus adopted by Congress...
Loyola Again Denounced the Obama Health Care Takeover Plan
March 26, 2010 - Republican candidate for Congress Ben Loyola again denounced the Obama Health Care Takeover plan, this time for a very personal reason: the endorsement of it by Cuban Communist leader...
Loyola Hits the Airwaves
March 24, 2010 - We‘ve just begun to air our first television message, and already we‘ve gotten excellent response from it. There is great energy in our campaign, and voters are ready...
Ben Loyola and Scott Taylor Launch “Contract on Congress”
March 22, 2010 - Ben Loyola and Scott Taylor, both Republican Congressional candidates in Virginia’s 2nd District, have launched a partnership initiative of Congressional Reform called the “Contract on Congress.”
Ben Loyola calls Nye “a Profile in Cowardice”
March 22, 2010 - Republican Congressional candidate Ben Loyola isn’t fooled in the least by Rep. Glenn Nye’s vote against health care takeover legislation.
Taxation, Unemployment and Crime – The Reality
March 10, 2010 - I firmly believe that Reagan’s philosophy of economic expansion through lower taxes holds true, and that higher taxes hurt everyone, especially those of limited means through ...
Ben Loyola Proposes Solution to Virginia-Florida Aircraft Carrier Fight
March 4, 2010 - At a time when our national security resources are stretched far across the globe, there is a political tug-of-war being waged for one or two aircraft carriers possibly moving from Virginia to Florida.
Loyola Receives a Triple Honor of Endorsements By Three Admirals
February 22, 2010 - Rear Admiral Kenneth P. Barausky, USN (Ret), Rear Admiral Gary R. Jones USN (Ret), and Rear Admiral Bruce Cargill USN (Ret) jointly endorse Ben Loyola.
Federal Government “Insourcing” is a Poison to Capitalism
February 19, 2010 - Republican Congressional candidate Ben Loyola, focusing on private sector job creation and limited Government, criticized the growing practice of Federal Government “insourcing”.
Join Ben Loyola for Congress Through Social Media
February 13, 2010 - Facebook and Twitter – the new age of campaigning.The season may be cold but the campaign season is hotter than ever.
Loyola Calls Proposed Carrier Move “A Crisis of Competence”
February 8, 2010 - Congressional candidate Ben Loyola voices strong opposition to a recommendation that would relocate at least one Norfolk-based aircraft carrier.
Ben Loyola Criticizes Washington
February 4, 2010 - Congress approved increasing the national debt limit by nearly two trillion dollars to an unprecedented $14.3 trillion.
And Baby Makes Three
January 28, 2010 - At a few seconds after 12:00 midnight, today on January 28th, Gretchen and I had the most touching and miraculous experience of our lives: Giving birth to our healthy, beautiful baby girl.
Ben Loyola’s message wins at Virginia Beach Taxpayer Alliance GOP debate
January 23, 2010 - In his third public appearance, Ben Loyola dominated the debate on the issues and outmaneuvered his opponents once again.
Ben Loyola stands out in Eastern Shore GOP Debate
January 21, 2010 - In his second debate, once again Second Congressional District candidate Ben Loyola was the clear standout among a crowded field of GOP hopefuls.
Congressional Candidate Ben Loyola’s Statement on Senator Elect Scott Brown Victory
January 20, 2010 - You don’t have to be on a Hillaryesque listening tour to hear the American people’s opinion on the current direction of government.
Major General Thomas Thompson and Commander Paul Galanti Endorse Ben Loyola
January 19, 2010 - Republican Ben Loyola received the support of two great Virginia patriots and military leaders in his campaign to represent Virginia's Second Congressional District.
Republican Ben Loyola Receives Endorsement from Former GOP Chairman and Senator
January 14, 2010 – Former Chairman of the Republican Party and Senator from Florida Mel Martinez has endorsed Ben Loyola for election in Virginia’s Second District.
Republican Ben Loyola Receives Congressional Endorsement
January 4, 2010 – Republican Ben Loyola received the support and endorsement of a sitting member of the United States Congress in his bid to represent Virginia’s Second Congressional District.
Support Ben Loyola for Congress
December 31, 2009 – I believe I am the only candidate who can defeat Glenn Nye and return us back to a course of fiscal conservatism.
Ben Loyola Wishes You a Joyous Holiday Celebration
December 23, 2009 – As we approach the celebration of Christmas I truly wish the most joyous of celebrations for you and your family.
Vote No on Cloture on the Senate Healthcare Bill
December 20, 2009 – Republican Ben Loyola calls on Senators Webb and Warner to vote against cloture on the Senate Healthcare bill.
Oppose the War Tax!
December 11, 2009 – Republican Ben Loyola Calls on Glenn Nye to join him in opposition to War Tax.
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 25, 2009 – This Thanksgiving, let us not forget our men and women in uniform stationed here at home and around the world.
Say Thank You to a Veteran
November 11, 2009 – It is important for us never to forget the reason Veterans Day came about, and those who fought and died to preserve freedom in the early part of the 20th century.
Loyola Criticizes Nye's Pro-Abortion Vote
November 8, 2009 – Congressman Glenn Nye joined the left-wing of his caucus to oppose that common sense provision and voted to leave the door open for government-subsidized health care plans to ...
Nye Caves to Pressure from Grassroots and Loyola
November 7, 2009 – Our Democrat opponent, Glenn Nye, caved to the overwhelming pressure of the grassroots and the Loyola campaign as he announced that he was going to vote against the ...
Ben Loyola Leads Republican Field in the 2nd
October 17, 2009 – Ben Loyola announced his fundraising numbers today, finishing his first quarter of fundraising with $536,513 on hand. This number ranks among the elite in the entire country ...
Ben Loyola Becomes Clear Frontrunner in the 2nd District
October 15, 2009 – Ben Loyola announced his fundraising numbers today, finishing his first quarter of fundraising with $536,513 on hand.
Important Deadline
September 30, 2009 – In just over 24 hours, I will reach the first critical benchmark in my effort to bring new leadership to the 2nd Congressional District–the September 30th fundraising deadline.
Boyd Marcus and Ray Allen have joined my Campaign Team
August 6, 2009 – Ben Loyola, 2nd District Congressional Candidate, announced new additions to his campaign team today.
AFP-VA Applauds U.S. Congressional Candidate Ben Loyola
July 17, 2009 - The Virginia chapter of the free-market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP-VA) today applauded U.S. Congressional Candidate Ben Loyola (2nd District) for signing the ...
Combat Veteran and Successful Business Owner to run for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District
Ben Loyola announced his intentions today to seek the Republican
nomination for Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District.
