http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/local-gop/ en-us Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:08:41 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2050876/posts It’s four years later and Bill Lee hasn’t missed a beat. Lee, who narrowly lost a run for governor in 2004 to Ruth Ann Minner, was in Georgetown Tuesday morning to kickoff his gubernatorial campaign. The prayer breakfast at the Georgetown Family Restaurant was the first of nine stops, across all three counties, and marked the beginning of what Lee hopes will be a different outcome this time around. “When I made the intelligent decision not to run, the convention challenged that decision,” Lee said at the Sussex GOP headquarters prior to the breakfast. “I’m grateful they did.” Although Lee... The Sussex Countian http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2050876/posts#comment Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:08:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2050183/posts It appears that Camp Noriega held a fundraiser in London at the "Texas Embassy" in support of his campaign last week. The "Embassy" is a Tex-Mex restaurant in Trafalgar Square. The fundraiser brought in a ::brace yourselves everyone, this one's a killer:: monumental "$400.00! Woo hoo!!! They sure gave him a Texas sized welcome. There was about 12 people attending the fundraiser...all of which were Americans living in London. 3 were Texan. Here is some commentary from Camp Cornyn on the fundraiser: "As he was hauling in $400, Rick Noriega told his London supporters that Texas is "not quite meeting... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2050183/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:28:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2047056/posts So in addition to the Demos attempting to cram down our throats an unqualified and inexperienced candidate for President...we've got to deal with the Wesley Clark backing Noriega. In a letter distributed to Noriega-ites, Clark talks about Senator Jim Webb's victory in Virginia against a Republican incumbent with a large war chest in the bank...expecting us to believe that Noriega can take Cornyn based on what exactly? Hope? Wishful thinking? Clark mentions how he is friends with Noriega: "I know Rick personally, and I know he'll be a great Senator for Texas." Well that's great Wes! But Texas needs more... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2047056/posts#comment Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:47:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2043680/posts McCain should throw it right back in Obama's face, he should say: Sen. Obama understands the power of perception to influence behaviors, I mean that's why he started using the Presidential Seal – even before he had the nomination. Or say: Obama knows a lot about perception, that's why he wants to speak at the Brandenberg Gate... Or whatever he can say without seeming to take too cheap a shot. If anybody from the McCain campaign is reading this, please, wake up! I wrote my college thesis on perceptions and how they impact economic expectations. And the eminent Martin Feldstein... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2043680/posts#comment Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:02:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2039040/posts The Political Machine 2008 B For PC. Rated for ages 10 and up. $19 MY FELLOW AMERICANS: Do you cringe every time your favorite presidential candidate makes a stupid blunder or fails to support your pet cause? Well, now you can shape the message by taking the helm of the campaigns of Barack Obama, John McCain, Hillary Clinton and various other historical candidates and presidents in The Political Machine 2008. But while this strategy game is a lot of fun in short doses, hardcore political junkies will want more. CLAWING TO THE TOP: In the campaign mode, you select a... WFAA-TV http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2039040/posts#comment Tue, 1 Jul 2008 09:29:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2034791/posts What I am talking about is a strategic alliance between Christians and Hillary supporters It may seem awkward at first, but if we unite we can defeat Obama. If we can put down our differences for a few months and unite in our common cause to defeat Obama and his far left liberal ways then we can at least keep our country safe for the next 4 years. I have been dialogging with some strong Hillary supporter blogs for a few weeks now. Sometimes it got a little confrontational, but now that she is probably not going to be the... Riggword Weblog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2034791/posts#comment Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:01:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2033892/posts Democrats have placed a big bulls-eye on VA. Retiring Republican Senator John Warner's seat is in danger of being flipped by Democrat Mark Warner. Obama wants to make a play for the state. But the Dems can't keep their hands out of the cookie jar, giving Republicans a big stick. The Patriot Room http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2033892/posts#comment Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:10:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2031421/posts "Today, the LA House of Representatives just spit in the face of the citizens of LA and approved an obscene pay increase (which goes up auto-magically annually without further action) for themselves starting in two week." forgotston.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2031421/posts#comment Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:50:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2029502/posts How the hell should any of us know...? Actually, I know. He's the laughable candidate slated to take on Republican powerhouse Tom Craddick. Bill Dingus' history pretty much goes like this...he went to college, got a graduate degree, had a family, and a job, was a city councilman for 3 terms and decided he wants to take on the Speaker of the House Tom Craddick...HA! But it's going to be okay because, as his campaign slogan reads he's "One of the good guys"... Call me crazy but with his last Cash On Hand report sent to the Texas Ethics Commission... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2029502/posts#comment Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:42:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2028993/posts In a sad attempt to get the party to rally behind Rick Noriega, the Texas Democratic Party made him the keynote speaker at their Convention this past week. Noriega who is "challenging" incumbent John Cornyn in November put on his best "please elect me, sympathy tie" and went before the flock of Texas Demos to rally support. Noriega must appear so desperate because he currently is 10 points behind Senator Cornyn in the polls and significantly behind Cornyn in fundraising...I'd be sad too (mas triste). This is sad attempt on behalf of the Texas Democratic Party...couldn't they have picked someone... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2028993/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:29:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2028844/posts Ernie Scherer of Pleasanton, who was found brutally murdered with his wife on March 14 in their home, has been elected posthumously to the Alameda County Republican Central Committee. Scherer had received 4,758 votes as of Monday’s tally at the Alameda County election web site. Voters were to choose six people among nine candidates and Scherer came in third place behind David Latour and Douglas Miller.The Central Committee must now vote to appoint someone to fill the vacancy.In order of votes, the other candidates were: Brian Eschen, Deslar Patten, Christopher Kuhn, Daniel Byards, Andrew Latour and Gregg Byars.The police still... CoCo Times: Inside Politics http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2028844/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:52:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2028650/posts <p>So this summer,there will be another confrontation. BillO lives on Long Island. I plan on chartering at least one bus - hopefully more - from New York City. We'll visit Bill with vets and Jews and African-Americans and peacefully set forth our grievances. We'll ask for an apology and suggest ways in which BillO might improve his behavior in the future.</p> Environmental Republican http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2028650/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:16:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2028241/posts One Bright Spot for Black Republicans in 08 Ralph Nader with money? A celebrity with money who thinks like Nader? A Clinton walkout at the Denver convention? None of the above, actually. Instead, it is Dr. Deborah Travis Honeycutt who declares herself the Democratic Party's worst nightmare. She says so in a letter I found in my post office box this morning. How does she back up this claim? Because "I am a black Republican woman and I am running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. " Yes, I was skeptical, too, for I didn't recall Democrats... Think Institute http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2028241/posts#comment Mon, 9 Jun 2008 11:53:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2027711/posts From the Liberals Hurt Our Kids File. Via the Washington Post. Fairfax County School Board members said they are likely to abandon a staff report that showed racial and ethnic gaps in some measures of student behavior, including in the demonstration of "sound moral character and ethical judgment." The board had delayed an April vote to approve the report after concerns were raised that findings were based on subjective measures, such as elementary report card data, and that they would fuel negative stereotypes. [snip] The school system's report was an early attempt to measure progress on a host of goals... The Patriot Room http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2027711/posts#comment Sat, 7 Jun 2008 23:38:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2027124/posts My desktop background at work features a beautiful night shot of the Texas Capitol. I chose it because it's something non-partisan that conveys my interests. I try to keep my political side out of the office as it isn't really work appropriate. The other day I was approached by a girl I work with who commented on my photo. She is an adamant Hillary supporter and life-long democrat. She looked at me and said "Your hispanic and Republican? Are you sure your not just a closet democrat?" My response was: "I've been a Republican for 22 years and nine-months. Are... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2027124/posts#comment Fri, 6 Jun 2008 16:14:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2027079/posts John McCain releases his first ad for the general election. In it, he discusses his families military service, his military service, his stay in a POW camps, and his hatred for war... Clint Eastwood fires back at Spike Lee over racial comments Lee stated about the number of black soldiers at Iwo Jima. Word to the wise...you don't mess with Dirty Harry...no good will come of it. Baby survives an abortion. Apparently, this is quite common for early tri-mester pregnancies...the babies are so small doctors often fail to locate them and remove them. Lovely. Clinton and Obambi meet up for... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2027079/posts#comment Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:04:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2023564/posts Here's a list of what's goin on in Texas and across the nation so you can be In the Know... Susan Sarandon threatens to leave the country if John McCain is elected. Who wants to help her pack??? More importantly, is it possible for her to take Michael Moore, Matt Damon, Al Franken and every other annoying Hollywood person with her? Michael Hayden head of the Central Intelligence Agency informs us that al-Qaeda is largely on the outs...that's a good way to start the weekend. Al Franken shocks democrats in his bid for Senate while admitting that the Internet is... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2023564/posts#comment Fri, 30 May 2008 15:58:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2022753/posts Another Republican candidate for governor is working again on getting some support down east. Charlotte Mayor and GOP gubernatorial hopeful Pat McCrory announced this week he was hiring former Carteret County party chairman Bob Pruett to lead his grassroots efforts in 39 eastern counties. Eastern North Carolina voters remain predominantly Democratic, but more have voted Republican in federal races in recent years. But the GOP has had a hard time translating that to governor. In 2004, Republican nominee Patrick Ballantine of Wilmington didn't fare that well as incumbent Democrat Mike Easley – from Southport – racked up big wins there.... WRAL http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2022753/posts#comment Thu, 29 May 2008 02:02:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2022472/posts Our friendly neighborhood liberals over at BurntOrangeReport feel compelled to praise State Rep. Juan Garcia in HD 32, claiming he’s one of the “strongest voices” in our Texas legislature today. Fascinating. A strong voice he may be---but the real question is: Is anyone listening? In 2007 out of the 15 pieces of legislation that Garcia managed to scramble together two of them managed to make it by their respective committee’s and onto the legislative floor. Although Garcia’s website boasts his agenda as being increasing: public resources, public safety, & public education, his record doesn’t show him being successful. Sure it’s... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2022472/posts#comment Wed, 28 May 2008 15:51:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2021889/posts The stakes may be high for the six candidates vying for the District 15 Assembly seat of termed-out incumbent Guy Houston, R-San Ramon, but there may be more on the line for the four Republican candidates. With three-termer Houston being the only Bay Area Republican serving in Sacramento, the region's Capitol contingent could become GOP-free if the Democrats win District 15 in November. Four Republicans and two Democrats have been campaigning hard for the June 3 primary, each hoping to earn their party's nomination for the November general election. Both parties recognize the need for a candidate who can appeal... Contra Costa Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2021889/posts#comment Tue, 27 May 2008 14:36:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2019215/posts I know that a lot of Republicans and Conservatives in general have been disgusted, saddened and otherwise disenchanted with our GOP slate of candidates this year. John McCain seems intent upon driving all conservatives from the party and our Congressional Leadership, in the face of a growing national crisis of confidence fueled by historically high oil prices, seems incapable of action. Well with all that said I wanted to share a little good news. There really ARE Conservative Republicans out there who hear what we're saying, aren't afraid to campaign as conservatives and who deserve our strong support. Jim Gilmore... VANITY http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2019215/posts#comment Wed, 21 May 2008 17:10:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2016125/posts NMCEP will lead an event in early 2008 that will define the expectations of Americans that they be provided with reliable and competitively priced energy. This will be the first attempt to inject rural viewpoint into energy policy. Senator Pete V. Domenici is expected to deliver a major address at the event. Additional event details will be up soon. New Mexico Center for Energy Policy http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2016125/posts#comment Thu, 15 May 2008 01:43:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2014920/posts President Bush threatened to veto the Foreclosure Bill proposed by the democrats. *link* This bill created by democrats wants to allocation billions of taxpayer funds to bail out individuals who basically bit off more they can chew it attempts to prevent foreclosure on homes across the county. Rep. Neugebauer from Texas brings up a valid point “The American people don’t want to make their neighbor’s payment when they’re having trouble making their own”, which is precisely what this bill would do. Assuming the bill passes, and homeowners are pulled from the brink of defaulting on their mortgage loan, what makes... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2014920/posts#comment Mon, 12 May 2008 20:25:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2011660/posts The Republican free-for-all to replace retiring GOP Rep. John Doolittle is ugly and getting uglier, with the campaigns spending plenty to tag one candidate as a greedy carpetbagger and the other as a big-spending liberal. Those are fighting words in the Fourth Congressional District, which rambles from the Sacramento suburbs of Rocklin and Roseville east to Lake Tahoe and north to the Oregon border. Former Rep. Doug Ose and state Sen. Tom McClintock are brawling for the GOP nomination in a district where Republicans outnumber Democrats 47 percent to 30 percent and the incumbent is leaving after being named in... San Francisco Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2011660/posts#comment Mon, 5 May 2008 23:03:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2009533/posts WASHINGTON — Local congressman Jerry McNerney, a freshman Democrat, has emerged as one of the Republicans’ top targets in Congress this year, making the race in his district that rarity in California politics — a national battleground contest and a true toss-up. In 2006, McNerney pulled off one of the big upsets of the year when he knocked out Republican Richard Pombo, a committee chairman who earned the ire of environmental groups. Now efforts by the GOP to retake the district, which stretches from Stockton through Alameda County to Morgan Hill, ensures an expensive campaign and one of the state’s... MediaNews via CoCoTimes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2009533/posts#comment Thu, 1 May 2008 04:09:16 GMT