I don’t know Steve Chapman, the young conservative who’s challenging Harry Parrish for the GOP nomination for the 50th House of Delegates district in the Manassas area, but I’ve been getting his e-mails at Rebellion Headquarters. He strikes me as a spunky young man. He’s an entrepreneur who started a successful power-wash business at the age of 16. (He holds the contract to clean the tombstones at Arlington National Cemetery.) He’s also signed the no-tax pledge.
Now comes word from the Washington Post that Mr. Chapman may be in hot water. Parrish, or his minions, have questioned whether Chapman maintains a legitimate residence in the 50th district. Chapman concedes that he has lived in three different residences over the past six months, but swears that he maintains a legitimate residence in Manassas. Based on the Washington Post’s report, though, it may not be the kind of home that he’d want to bring mom to. Saeth the Post:
At the Manassas condominium on Richmond Avenue, Chapman said, “Welcome to ‘Pimp My Ride,’ ” as he opened the door — referring to an MTV show where skilled mechanics transform dilapidated vehicles into luxury cars.
The cluttered, one-story condominium was filled with dirty furniture. The walls were not painted. The kitchen had no refrigerator and a broken stove. The bathroom, he said, was “under renovation.”
In a bedroom, two old mattresses were stacked on top of each other and had no sheets. “It’s luxurious,” Chapman said sarcastically. “I have an ergonomic pillow so I get a good night’s sleep.”
Ergonomic pillow. Pimp My Ride. I love it. The kid’s got a sense of humor. He’s got my vote — or, at least he would if I lived in his district.
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