http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/ct-gop/ en-us Sun, 21 May 2006 16:43:58 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1635896/posts The GOP, with 1,639 accredited delegates, adopted a pre-arranged slate of running mates for Rell, whom they hope will be able to take advantage of her soaring popularity in November. They never had a roll call vote, unlike Democrats in Hartford, who battled all afternoon over their gubernatorial candidates. Alan Schlesinger of Woodbridge, a former Derby mayor and state representative, won the GOP nomination to run for U.S. Senate on a voice vote after Rell's speech emptied the gym. Paul Streitz, a Darien businessman, dropped his bid for the nomination on an immigration-reform platform, but was given platform time in... The Connecticut Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1635896/posts#comment Sun, 21 May 2006 16:43:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1626835/posts Six months before election day, Connecticut Gov. Jodi Rell has a 77 - 11 percent approval rating and leads either of her two largely unknown Democratic challengers by margins of better than 3 - 1, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Quinnipiac University http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1626835/posts#comment Thu, 4 May 2006 20:00:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1603145/posts President Bush did not actually invite the Taliban to visit Texas. He merely voiced his approval, in reference to the invitation, his buddies in Unocal set forth to the Taliban. No other clarifications are necessary, for the truth cannot be improved upon. I’ve listened closely to all the responses, and in doing so, I‘ve become confused about what a “Conservative”, actually is. It has always been my impression that conservatives believe in hard work, character, integrity, and above all, self-reliance. Many times I’ve heard tales of conservatives that started from nothing, and using sheer determination and will, maybe some inherent... Rush Limbaugh http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1603145/posts#comment Sun, 26 Mar 2006 00:59:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1603144/posts President Bush did not actually invite the Taliban to visit Texas. He merely voiced his approval, in reference to the invitation, his buddies in Unocal set forth to the Taliban. No other clarifications are necessary, for the truth cannot be improved upon. I’ve listened closely to all the responses, and in doing so, I‘ve become confused about what a “Conservative”, actually is. It has always been my impression that conservatives believe in hard work, character, integrity, and above all, self-reliance. Many times I’ve heard tales of conservatives that started from nothing, and using sheer determination and will, maybe some inherent... Rush Limbaugh http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1603144/posts#comment Sun, 26 Mar 2006 00:59:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1526484/posts Key races in Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, and Washington State are covered. The Hill http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1526484/posts#comment Tue, 22 Nov 2005 03:01:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1456742/posts You guys should check this group out. I met one of their members out in Ohio working with a congressional candidate. They knew what they were doing and I was impressed but i didn't realize that Alex had his own team until yesterday. I looked at their website its got some really solid ideas in terms of strategy. Check it out: http://www.vandenberg-strategies.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1456742/posts#comment Thu, 4 Aug 2005 13:18:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1444047/posts Westport Mayor Diane Farrell (D), who won 48% against Shays last year, has filed papers to run again. WestportNow.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1444047/posts#comment Sat, 16 Jul 2005 03:04:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1371737/posts Wear a necktie to show your interest. We deal with government agencies, fund raisers, private organizations. We are a wholesale neckwear business. Star Wonders WHOLESALE Neck Tie Store | $3.50 to $4.75 a Tie ANY Variety. 100's of Ties. Starwonders.com Neckwear http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1371737/posts#comment Sun, 27 Mar 2005 15:04:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1281767/posts http://fallujapictures.blogspot.com/ http://fallujapictures.blogspot.com/ http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1281767/posts#comment Wed, 17 Nov 2004 05:39:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1224589/posts Red Sox Fans for Truth UPDATE!!! "At the fundraiser, Kerry reflected on his reborn self. He praised the triple victories of the Jets, Giants and Yankees and said: 'I came here to bask in your glory, came here to grab onto that winning streak.'" (Washington Post, 9/22/04) "You guys had a big weekend, I tell you, Jets, Giants and Yankees, three in a row," said Mr. Kerry, whose last visit to New York was for a speech at Cooper Union the week before the Republican National Convention. "I just came here to bask in your glory a little bit. Most... Red Sox Fans for Truth http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1224589/posts#comment Thu, 23 Sep 2004 13:14:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1173967/posts Gannett Fails One-Newspaper Communities/Counties- Port Huron Times Herald a Queue for Government Intervention? In particular, with today’s concentration of all reporting medium with just a few companies- who determines the void or lack of reporting in the best interest to citizens. I’ve challenged a Gannett newspaper, the Times Herald of Port Huron Michigan of its obligation citizens in one-newspaper counties. There appears to be an immediate need to make certain legislation be brought requiring corporate newspapers to better report news and serving the communities they cover. At a crucial time with the 2004 Primary literally days away- this particular newspaper,... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1173967/posts#comment Mon, 19 Jul 2004 04:49:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1173678/posts The poll of 600 likely Republican voters in St. Clair County Michigan’s State Representative District 81 countywide found Alloway leading Pavlov by 12 points, 48 percent to 40 percent in a three-way race with Yale Republican Steve Pray Nader included in the ballot test. Ann Arbor PTM/UM Polling http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1173678/posts#comment Sun, 18 Jul 2004 16:31:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1169066/posts “A Michigan Impossible until we work together ending illegal state house electioneering practices” Joe Alloway-R Michigan House District 81 St. Clair County Michigan PORT HURON – JULY 11, 2004 - Please listen to a recent interview (http://66.92.134.175/~benburch/old/TrupianoShow-(10-5-2004).mp3) exposing Michigan’s #1 area to reform and that’s ending illegal activities in Michigan’s House Republican Caucus Communications Office! Very few citizens asked have no idea of what that word means. Folks, the bottom line is we’ve had some major problems in this antiquated, 50-person staffed office and they’re just coming public. Take recent revelations of state employees assigned to representatives as campaign managers... The Tony Trupiano Show - "Interview with Michigan House Caucus Staffer" http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1169066/posts#comment Sun, 11 Jul 2004 03:22:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1164900/posts I just got back last week from driving across the country, I live in Washington State and drove to PA in see my wifes family and took I-80 and I-90 back home. With my Bush/Cheney sticker from 2000 in my back window along with my W-04 sticker I got a aproviel rating of about 75% judging from the honks and thumbs ups from fellow drivers. Funny how I got the 1 finger salute from the folks with the Kerry stickers. My question to you is do you vent your hate and anger at fellow drivers on the road with a... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1164900/posts#comment Sat, 3 Jul 2004 19:05:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1147193/posts Last night, I was told that a report was recently published by some DC think-tank. This report ranked members of congress in order of taxpayer-friendliness, i.e. it examined their votes on tax-related bills and determined where any particular member of congress came in on higher or lower taxes for their constituents. The same person who told me about the report told me that a whopping 75% of house and senate members from my state were in the top 20 LEAST friendly to taxpayers in their voting records. Have any of you heard of this report? Can you point me to... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1147193/posts#comment Fri, 4 Jun 2004 02:27:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1132857/posts Are you a registered voter?? Do you know anyone who needs to register?? Check this out: http://www.ConservativeAlerts.com/vote.htm Ultra liberal "MoveOn" is attempting to register 100,000 new left wing voters. WE need to register 200,000 new conservative voters!! Just click on the above link, click on your State, fill in the necessary information, print it out, and mail it in!! It's a simple as that!! As you all know, this will be the most important election in our lifetime. Our future depends on it, and the future of our children depends on it. It is an election we MUST win!! DO... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1132857/posts#comment Mon, 10 May 2004 18:34:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1114936/posts I've seen the senate races heating up, but not nearly as much on the house seats. I'm mostly using information from DC POLITICAL REPORT and POLITICS1. STATES Alabama DISTRICT 3 - The other Mike Rogers (R) won in 02 with 50.3% over Democrat Joe Turnham(48.2%) in an open seat. So far, it looks as he is facing Democrat Bill Fuller, Ex-State Human Resources Commissioner. I haven't heard much about this race, but the first defense is hardest. Alaska SENATE - Lisa Murkowski(R) vs Ex governor Tony Knowles. This will be a tough race as Knowles is an ex-governor and Murkowski... Several Sources http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1114936/posts#comment Sat, 10 Apr 2004 06:41:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1097985/posts Journalists, political pundits and other Hysteric Left activists are desperately trying to spin some cosmic significance out of Sunday's Spanish elections. The "conventional wisdom" is that the Spanish Election results are some sort of significant defeat for President Bush and the War on Terror. As usual the "News Media's" thinking is neither conventional nor wise. What all the various activists miss is the reality of American Exceptionalism. As much as the International Political Left hates, and try's to deny, the reality is the USA operates on a completely different political level then the rest of the world. On Sunday, the... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1097985/posts#comment Mon, 15 Mar 2004 15:06:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1094377/posts The reason for my apology was that throughout this primary season we have been hearing about the record turnout of voters participating in Democrat caucuses and primaries. I bought the lie. The truth is that, except for Iowa and New Hampshire, there has not been any sort of record turnout for the Democrats. Even in New Hampshire the vote was far less than what the Republicans had when they last had a contested primary in 2000. The Democrats this year had 219,787 votes in their primary. The GOP in 2000 had 239,523 votes. That 20,000 difference is major in a... Accuracy In Media http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1094377/posts#comment Wed, 10 Mar 2004 04:08:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1092632/posts Vote.com has a vote on President Bush's current Ads. Please take a minute to vote here http://www.vote.com/vote/60212434/index.phtml Vote.com Votes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1092632/posts#comment Sun, 7 Mar 2004 18:07:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1092546/posts http://newsmax.com/archives/ic/2004/3/6/121052.shtml Well isn't this intresting. The "objective news media" supposed 9-11 surviors protesting Bush's ads are actually anti-war stooges financed by John Kerry's wife. Please take a moment and vist the New York Times, Washington Post, MSNBC, CBS, NBC and ABC etc to email the Omsbudsman, the Publisher, the News Editor and demand to know why they allowed clearly partisan advocates of Kerry's Presidential Campaign were presented on their "News" programs with no reference to their ties to the Kerry camp. We absolutely must demand the "News Media" be held accountable for their free advertising for the Kerry camp. Newsmax.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1092546/posts#comment Sun, 7 Mar 2004 14:25:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1090739/posts http://www.georgewbush.com/tvads/ Here is a link to the 1st three Bush Re-election ads. As expected the DNC directed its "Objective News Media" mouthpieces at CNN, NBC, CBS and ABC to generate phoney hysteria about these ads. Compared to the demogagery and lies spread by the Kerry Campaign, Moveon.org and the DNC about Bush for the last 6 months, this is probably the mildest sets of ads that have run so far this political season. Please email this link to every person on you email contact list. We need to get as many people as possible to see these ads. They are... http://www.georgewbush.com/tvads/ http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1090739/posts#comment Thu, 4 Mar 2004 19:30:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1072892/posts Conservatives should write in Tom Tancredo in the primary ballot to demonstrate the depth of concern we have with the President. If enough do this, he will get the message. Self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1072892/posts#comment Fri, 6 Feb 2004 18:45:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1009268/posts Below is a list of each state and its "Political Party statistics", meaning that state's current governor, U.S. Senators, U.S. Congressmen, and who they voted for in the 2000 election.  This is useful data in trying to predict future voting trends.   AlabamaGovernor Bob Riley (R)Senator Richard Shelby (R)Senator Jeff Sessions (R)5 Republican Congressmen2 Democrat Congressmen2000 Election: Bush AlaskaGovernor Frank Murkowski (R)Senator Lisa Murkowski (R)Senator Ted Stevens (R)1 Republican Congressman2000 Election: Bush ArizonaGovernor Janet Napolitano (D)Senator John McCain (R)Senator Jon Kyl (R)6 Republican Congressmen2 Democrat Congressmen2000 Election: Bush ArkansasGovernor Mike Huckabee (R)Senator Blanche Lincoln (D)Senator Mark Pryor (D)3 Democrat Congressmen1 Republican Congressman2000 Election:... Politics1 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1009268/posts#comment Mon, 27 Oct 2003 23:55:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/781568/posts Courtney gaining on Simmons (Storrs-AP, Nov. 3, 2002 6:50 PM) _ A new University of Connecticut poll shows that Rob Simmons' lead over Joe Courtney in the Second Congressional District is down to five percentage points. UConn's Center for Survey Research and Analysis says Simmons -- the incumbent Republican -- holds a 46 percent to 41 percent lead among likely voters over Courtney, the Democratic challenger. Thirteen percent of voters are undecided. Simmons' five-point lead is equal to the poll's margin of error. Simmons held a 22-point lead two months ago. Back then, Simmons led 46 percent to 24 percent,... WTNH http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/781568/posts#comment Mon, 4 Nov 2002 00:57:29 GMT