Cumberland County Republican Committee (CCRC) Chairman Lou Capozzi continues to fail our Republican Party. While Mr. Capozzi espouses his many successes with fund raising, his “blind eye” approach in allowing several Republican Committee Persons (CPs) to overtly support Democratic Candidates in the November 2025 general election resulted in many dedicated Republican incumbents and candidates at the county, township, and local levels to be summarily defeated, including all four Hampden Township incumbent Republican supervisors.
Even after many Republicans voiced their concerns about a growing trend by a handful of Cumberland County Republicans, including several CPs, of overtly supporting Democrat candidates, Mr. Capozzi did nothing. My September 14, 2025, Letter to the Editor: “Misguided Republicans in Cumberland County” articulated this fact, including a flyer for a Democratic Cumberland Valley School Board candidate endorsed by many prominent Republicans and several current (CPs) by name.
Many Republicans continue to question Mr. Capozzi’s integrity. In Mr. Capozzi’s own words – “I supported…Republican Selena Leng for CV School Board, including hosting and speaking at her fundraiser and making a large monetary contribution to her campaign. I stated at Selena’s Event, at the Rally in the Valley, at the Fall Dinner, on Slack, and verbalized to anyone that asked that our Committee does NOT support Democrats and only supports Republican candidates.” Then, why Mr. Capozzi, were CCRC CPs like Dr. Michael Verber, Mrs. Verber, Harold “Bud” Shaffner, and Rose Willis overtly allowed to support multiple CV School Board Democrat candidates without consequences from you. If your public edicts are ignored and you do not hold CPs accountable, then why are you our CCRC Chairman? You had no problem in July 2023, in indefinitely suspending 9 Republican CPs that supported non-endorsed Republicans. I would also point out that Mr. Capozzi officially endorsed (that same year), Democrat Jevon Ford for CV School Board. Ironically, Mrs. Kelly Potteiger (one of the CPs you indefinitely suspended) won a CV Board seat in 2023.
If that hypocrisy wasn’t enough, as of the recent Feb 14, 2026, CCRC Endorsement Meeting, Dr. Michael Verber was present, re-instated by you Mr. Capozzi. This is perplexing given your Dec 9, 2025, electronic message to 200+ CC Republicans stating – “I am not reinstating Doctor Verber to his CP position and have informed the Advisory Board of my decision and also communicated that decision to Doctor Verber.” Should Republicans trust your words, or judge your actions?
Winning elections for Republicans should be the metric for success Mr. Capozzi, not how much money you can obtain from RINO Republicans to feed your ego. Bottom line…integrity does matter Mr. Capozzi!
Mr. Capozzi must be replaced. I call upon my fellow Cumberland County Republicans to share your voices and demanding accountability and restore integrity..
Very Respectfully,
Brian T. Drapp
Captain, United States Navy (Ret)
Fmr. School Director and Board President
Cumberland Valley School District
Harrisburg100 
RINO’s are working for the Democrats
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RINOs are democrats. Verber and Lou are democrats.
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RINO/Democrat elites think they are the most important people on earth. 98% of them have done absolutely nothing noteworthy. They demand respect, which they haven’t earned at all. They have an unbearable entitlement complex.
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Some people are willing to betray everyone for 30 pieces of silver.
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It does surprise me how cheaply some can be bought. Verber is a stain on society with zero ethics.
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The only reason Lou accepted 30 pieces of silver is bc the price of silver surged! I wonder if Lou bought those bricks outside the REP office we read about? The same ones that I believe Verber reneged on?
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Does Mike V. ever do what he promises? Or Lou? I only ever see them out drinking. They probably drink almost as much as Michelle.
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It was more than just 4 CPs that betrayed the party in 2025.
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I know, that’s why so many are resigning or just stopped attending. None of the RINO’s care. They will just appoint more drinking buddies.
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They will leave a legacy of drinking, deceit, narcissistic disorder, and delusions of grandeur. None of them have found a moral compass.
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Lou and Verber BUSTED!!!! …AGAIN!
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I just read a post about Dr. Verber hosting a “Fashion Show” fundraiser at his home. Does he plan on modeling? I’m sure Lou Capozzi will be sitting in the front row.
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Another “hotdog” party?
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I this was a joke until I saw the flyer. Has Thomas Kutz now sold out to Dr. Verber too? No wonder none our states reps are silent! Dissapointing.
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I’ve heard several Republicans ask if Michelle Nestor is modeling at Dr. Verber’s Fashion Show?
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The watcher will be watching.
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Wasn’t Nestor’s attorney husband the one at the poles in Nov that was causing such a scene trying to get his DEMs he was backing inside the REP tent? I heard there might be video of him screaming and becoming unhinged at the poles? Does anyone know if this is true? Why are either of these Nestor duo allowed to be part of the CCRC when they support Democrats? Can someone explain this? Wasn’t Michelle Nestor the one who also became unhinged and had an epic public meltdown days before she abruptly resigned from our HTRA?
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It is rare for mentally stable and sober people to behave this way. Maybe there is something in the water.
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When will the south central PA Republicans finally see what is going on? We are infiltrated with RINOs! Do you want your vote to count and the TRUE republicans to be voted in? If you do, we must get rid of these RINOs! Remember, it starts at the local level and goes all the way to the top. We are seeing that unfold now.
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I have had enough! I’m mad as hell and not going to take it anymore!!!! I’ve been quiet long enough. Let’s start naming Cumberland County RINOs: Lou Capozzi, Michelle Nestor, Chris Nestor, Dr. and Mrs. Michael Verber, Jessica Silcox, Michael Gossert, Bud Shaffner, Rose Willis, Greg Rausch, Jevon Ford for starters. I’ve seen each of their names mentioned in multiple postings and emails. I’ve been a dedicated and loyal Cumberland County Republican for decades and I will not sit on the sidelines and watch our great party destroyed by these soulless RINOs.
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