http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/in-gop/ en-us Thu, 8 May 2008 22:04:27 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2013262/posts In the 5th Congressional District, incumbent Republican Dan Burton gets to try for yet another term in November. Burton withstood a challenge from former Marion County Coroner Dr. John McGoff, saying his opponent was very well-financed with special interest money. Plus, he says his campaign had problems with the Indianapolis print media. Heading into November, Burton believes the main issue will be the economy. McGoff says the Republican crossover vote was probably the biggest factor in his loss. Burton faces Democrat Mary Etta Ruley in the general election. WIBC News Radio http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2013262/posts#comment Thu, 8 May 2008 22:04:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1980159/posts http://boortz.com/nuze/index.html POLITICAL CORRECTNESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION A janitor working for Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis has been reprimanded for reading a book on campus. Keith John Sampson does janitorial work for the campus while accumulating credits for a degree in communications. Sampson checked out a book from the government library called Notre Dame vs. the Klan: How the Fighting Irish Defeated the Ku Klux Klan. The book is apparently about two days in May 1924 when a group of Notre Dame students got into a street fight with members of the Ku Klux Klan. http://www.nuvo.net/articles/21st_century_catch22/ The problem began when... NEALZ NUZE http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1980159/posts#comment Tue, 4 Mar 2008 14:23:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1940938/posts Greencastle, Ind. - "Four years ago in this cycle there was a front-runner and his name was Howard Dean," recalls Jeri Kehn Thompson, in an interview with Kentucky's Lexington Herald-Leader. "John Kerry was running about eighth. You can ask President Dean how things went in Iowa." Thompson, a 1988 graduate of DePauw University, is the wife of Republican presidential hopeful Fred Thompson, who is currently running third among GOP candidates in an Iowa poll. She was in Louisville campaigning for her husband yesterday. The article notes that Jeri Thompson returned home to Washington immediately following her Kentucky stop so she... DePauw University News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1940938/posts#comment Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:48:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1929203/posts More names are surfacing as another candidate announces his intention to run against Congresswoman Julia Carson. The ailing Carson has not publicly said if she will seek another term in Washington, but speculation is growing in this race and so is the field of candidates. Republican State Representative Jon Elrod first walked into the statewide political scene last year. In fact, he walked so much of the 97th District that he wore holes in the bottom of his shoes. Voters rewarded the 29-year-old southsider with an upset victory. Now he's going to try and tackle the 7th U.S. Congressional District.... WTHR Channel 13 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1929203/posts#comment Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:48:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1909500/posts Whether he's on the golf course or behind the wheel, Dan Burton loves taxpayer-funded caddies. "U.S. Rep. Dan Burton's primary challenger today accused the Indianapolis Republican of wasting taxpayers dollars by spending office funds on a Cadillac DeVille and on mass mailings touting his accomplishments. "'I'm sure the average Hoosier taxpayer struggling to pay their own bills will be comforted to know that they are paying for Dan Burton to enjoy a luxurious Cadillac DeVille for over $700 a month,' said John McGoff, an Indianapolis doctor. "Burton is not the only one of the state's nine House members who leases... Talking Down Words http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1909500/posts#comment Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:35:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1909325/posts Former Rep. Mike Sodrel announced Tuesday that he will run for Indiana’s 9th District Congressional House seat in 2008. It will be his fourth election running against current 9th District Rep. Baron Hill. Sodrel, a Republican, ran against Hill, a Democrat, in 2002, 2004 and 2006. Hill defeated Sodrel in 2002, though Sodrel won the seat in 2004. Hill was reelected in the last election, winning by a margin of less than 5 percent, according to a press release from Dr. Eric Schansberg, the third 9th district congressional seat candidate. “A lot of voters voted for change in 2006,” Sodrel... The Indiana Daily Student http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1909325/posts#comment Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:24:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1789414/posts A former Marion County official announced plans Tuesday to challenge 13-term U.S. Rep. Dan Burton in next year's Republican primary. John McGoff, who won election as Marion County coroner in 1996 and 2000, said he decided to seek the congressional seat for the heavily Republican 5th District after considering whether to enter the race for Indianapolis mayor. "When I started talking to folks, they said that they really wanted to restore integrity in Washington and I heard far more about that than I did about the mayor's race," McGoff said. "It was a natural fit with my background to run... IndyChannel.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1789414/posts#comment Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:42:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1781153/posts The 8th District includes 18 counties covering much of Southwestern and west-central Indiana. Vanderburgh County is home to about 25 percent of the district's voters. One Republican candidate already has said he is considering running for Ellsworth's seat in 2008. Gibson County Prosecutor Rob Krieg, a former aide to Rep. John Hostettler, who lost his seat to Ellsworth, told reporters that assembling a campaign organization strong enough to mount a credible campaign requires him to make up his mind within two months. Any potential challenger to Ellsworth likely would need time to raise enough money to compete with him. The... The Evansville Courier Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1781153/posts#comment Thu, 8 Feb 2007 05:31:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1775120/posts OK FReepers, a friend of mine pointed out this site to me, I've wondered what the heck Sean Hannity was referring to when he would say "FReepers". I'm Mike Jezierski and I'm a diehard Republican living in Indianapolis, and I've had ENOUGH of the games and shenanigans the Democrat majority of the City-County Council and the Mayor's Office have imposed on the fine citizens of Indianapolis. This will be my first attempt at an elected office, and some ask "What business does a political newbie have in running for office in the 12th largest city in the United States?" My... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1775120/posts#comment Sun, 28 Jan 2007 18:44:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1763467/posts week after Sen. Evan Bayh announced he would not run for the Democratic nomination for president in ’08, speculation is gradually mounting in Washington and Indiana that the two-term senator will instead run in two years for the job he held from 1988-96 and reportedly loved more than being in the Senate -- governor of the Hoosier State. Sources close to Bayh, who explored and then opted against a bid for the White House, does not like the pace in the Senate and the hours that keep him from coming home to dinner with wife Susan and their twin sons.... Human Events http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1763467/posts#comment Sat, 6 Jan 2007 20:09:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1726756/posts This is a call to arms for anyone who really cares about their country and wants to help keep the GOP in charge in Congress. I am a volunteer for Capt. Eric Dickerson, USMC (no longer active duty) and after a successful career as a businessman and a VP for Public Relations for General Motors, and then an award winning Buick dealer in Indianapolis he is now wanting to answer the call of his country just like he did many years before when he became joined the United States Marine Corps. He is running for Congress. The 7th Congressional District... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1726756/posts#comment Fri, 27 Oct 2006 05:17:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1723516/posts When presidential election returns are reported every four years, Indiana is among the first states to reliably and resoundingly fall into the red Republican column. But beneath the presidential level, Indiana is a fiercely competitive state between Democrats and Republicans. And that's particularly relevant this year when a trifecta of House races in the state could hold the key to whether the GOP will keep majority control in the House or Democrats will eke out at least the net gain of 15 seats they need to seize the majority they lost in 1994. The San Fransisco Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1723516/posts#comment Sat, 21 Oct 2006 15:47:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1723330/posts Democrat Joe Donnelly’s apparent lead over Republican incumbent Chris Chocola in the 2nd District congressional race appears to be shrinking, according to a new Tribune/WSBT-TV poll. The poll of 400 likely voters, taken Monday and Tuesday by Research 2000, of Rockville, Md., shows Donnelly with a 50 percent-to-45 percent lead over Chocola, with 5 percent undecided and a 5 percent margin for error. That compares to a similar poll taken in mid-September that showed Donnelly with a 50-42 percent lead over Chocola, with the same margin for error. Research 2000 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1723330/posts#comment Sat, 21 Oct 2006 03:07:41 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/1576294/posts Democrats are poised to defeat Rep. John Hostettler (R-Ind.) in November. And they better succeed — because if they don’t, they might as well forget about ever defeating him. Roll Call http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1576294/posts#comment Sat, 11 Feb 2006 01:57:29 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/1439438/posts Roemer, who represented a northern Indiana district from 1991 to 2002, said in a statement that he wants instead to spend more time with his wife and four children. Roemer now leads the Center for National Policy, a Washington, D.C., think tank. Yahoo News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1439438/posts#comment Sat, 9 Jul 2005 01:22:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1435373/posts Former U.S. Rep. Tim Roemer, D-South Bend, says he will announce his decision on whether to run for the U.S. Senate "late next week." The South Bend Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1435373/posts#comment Sat, 2 Jul 2005 18:01:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1414802/posts Vanderburg County Sheriff Brad Ellsworth Considering Running, Would Be Hostettler's Strongest Opponent To Date WFIE TV http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/1414802/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jun 2005 01:31:09 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/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