SIP of Tea #56: Scott Pio - The next RPV Chairman?

In this episode of SIP of Tea, host Buddy Bishop, 1st Vice Chair of the Virginia Tea Party, interviews Scott Pio, the highly successful GOP Unit Chair of Loudoun County, Virginia. With the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) set to elect a new chair on April 12th following Rich Anderson’s departure to join the Trump Administration, Scott Pio presents a bold vision for real change. Unlike typical party elections decided by convention, this replacement will be determined by a vote of approximately 80 Central Committee members.

Key Topics Discussed:

Training Programs: Scott unveils his plan for extensive, practical training for local GOP units—covering meeting management, Robert’s Rules of Order, fundraising, and volunteer engagement—to empower grassroots efforts.
Bylaws Reform: He tackles the RPV’s outdated bylaws, advocating for reforms to cut red tape and support candidates year-round, not just during election cycles.
Data Management: Frustrated by the RPV’s reliance on a restrictive RNC lease, Scott proposes purchasing Virginia’s voter data for $40,000, managing it internally with a CRM, and equipping local units with detailed voter insights.
Expanding the Republican Base: Scott stresses outreach to minority communities—500,000 Muslims, 1 million Latinos, and 400,000 Indians in Virginia—criticizing the party’s failure to engage these voters, as demonstrated by his opponent Mark’s lack of effort.
Economies of Scale: He envisions centralizing resources to offer candidates free or low-cost tools like donor platforms, text messaging, websites, and printing services, leveraging the party’s collective power.
Election of RPV Chair: On April 12th, Scott aims to convince 80 committee members to back his transformative agenda over Mark’s fundraising-focused approach.
Under Scott’s leadership, Loudoun County has become Virginia’s most effective and well-funded GOP unit, raising nearly $900,000 in three years and shifting 10,000 votes from Democrats to Republicans. Discover how he plans to replicate this success statewide and revitalize the RPV.

Call to Action: Support Scott’s vision for a stronger, more inclusive Republican Party. Visit scottpio.com, scroll to the bottom, and email all 80 State Central Committee members to urge them to vote for Scott Pio on April 12th.