Monthly Archive for October, 2009
We just couldn’t pass this one up…
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is now traveling in the Middle East.
"Now, young Skywalker, you will see the full power of the Dark Side!"
The Rhode Island Republican Assembly executive committee and board of directors meeting, which was originally scheduled for this Saturday morning at 9:30AM on October 31st, has had to be postponed due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict.
Members will be notified as soon as possible when it is rescheduled. Our next general RIRA meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 12th. Thank you.
This new National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) ad, “Paranormal Taxivity” seems eerily appropriate for Halloween. It dubs President Obama’s attempt to impose Government Health Care on America “the scariest movie ever, a movie that will cost $3.5 Trillion to make.” It concludes with very creepy singing in praise of Obama who is “gonna change us.” A great ad!
After watching the link to vote for who you think is the scariest Democrat
http://www.nrsc.org/paranormal-taxivity.html
This film is rated “BG” for Big Government. Some scenes may be too scary for taxpayers.
Don’t Miss the Largest Gathering of Conservative Activists!
Register today for the largest gathering of conservative grassroots activists in the country! The American Conservative Union Foundation is pleased to invite you to participate in the nation’s largest annual gathering of conservative activists, policymakers and students. The 37th Annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) will be held on February 18-20, 2010, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC.
CPAC will feature book signings by the nation’s leading conservative authors, live broadcasts of national and local radio talk shows, hands-on training sessions from grassroots activism to media strategy, and much, much more!
Early-Bird Rates Include:
- Diamond Package $700
- 3-Day Conference Package $150
- Presidential Banquet $250
- Reagan Banquet $250
- Student Pass $25
- Saturday-Only Pass $50
Please visit http://www.cpac.org to register today.
Hotel Information:
Rooms are available for CPAC attendees at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, located at 2660 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, D.C.
For Reservations, call 1-800-228-9290.
Mention CPAC in order to receive the discounted rate of $239 ($219 for students, ID required) before the January 26, 2010 deadline. Click here for more hotel and travel options.
The 37th Annual Conservative Political Action Conference is a project of the American Conservative Union Foundation in association with Human Events and the Young America’s Foundation.
House Democrats blocked the public from attending the unveiling ceremony of their health care bill Thursday morning, allowing only pre-approved visitors whose names appeared on lists to enter the event at the West Front of the Capitol.
The audience at the crowded press conference included Hill staffers, union workers, health care providers and students, said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who thanked them for attending.
Mrs. Pelosi and other Democratic leaders announced the chamber’s long-awaited version of a health care overhaul, which would expand insurance coverage to 36 million uninsured Americans, costing less than $900 billion over 10 years.
The West Front of the Capitol — where President Obama was inaugurated — is traditionally open to the public. But the entrances were blocked off Thursday morning by metal fences, with Capitol Police officers standing next to staff members holding clipboards with lists of approved attendees.
“The steps of the Capitol are and should be open to the public,” Minority Whip Eric Cantor, Virginia Republican, said on the House floor Thursday night…
Read More: The Washington Times
Phone your U.S. House member now — urge a NO vote on Speaker Pelosi’s plan to ram the pro-abortion health care bill through the House under a “closed rule”!
CALL NOW
Congressman Kennedy: 1-202-225-4911
Congressman Langevin: 1-202-225-2735
WASHINGTON — Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Ca.) is planning to try to ram the massive health care bill (H.R. 3962, previously H.R. 3200) through the U.S. House of Representatives on short notice, on November 5 or 6, without allowing consideration of a critical pro-life amendment. National Right to Life is urging every pro-life citizen to immediately TELEPHONE the office of his or her representative in the U.S. House of Representatives with a clear and firm message urging a NO vote on the no-amendment procedure (which is called “the rule”) on H.R. 3962.
Pelosi’s plan is to demand that the House pass the bill under a “closed rule,” which is a procedure that would not allow any amendments to H.R. 3962 to be considered. In particular, Pelosi is determined to prevent a vote on a pro-life amendment proposed by Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Mi.) (pronounced STEW-pak) and Congressman Joe Pitts (R-Pa.), which would prevent subsidies for abortion under two big new federal programs created by the bill. As the Associated Press reported on October 23, “Such an amendment would be almost certain to prevail, since it likely would attract the votes of most Republicans as well as some Democrats. So Democratic leaders won’t let Stupak offer it.”
Even if you have already called and written your federal representatives about the health care bills, it is critical that you call again now. Pelosi’s party currently controls the House by a margin of 256-177 — but if as few as 40 Democrats are persuaded to vote with Congressman Stupak in opposition to the “closed rule,” it would be impossible for Pelosi to ram the abortion-funding H.R. 3962 through the House. Time is short.
TAKE ACTION NOW! Encourage like-minded friends and family members to also make such calls. For more information and for taking-points please visit:
http://www.capwiz.com/nrlc/callalert/index.tt?alertid=14236481
Source: National Right to Life Committee
COME TO THE EAST PROVIDENCE GOP’s “FANTASTIC FALL FUNDRAISER”!
What a year it has been for the City of East Providence — and especially for the East Providence GOP! You know what they’ve been up to this year — and so do the powerful special interests who are working hard to stop real change, in order to preserve the status quo which has for so long benefited them. One week from today — on November 5th — the East Providence Republican Party will hold what just may be its biggest and best fundraising event ever. We want YOU to be a part of the excitement!
We fully expect East Providence to be on the frontlines of the Battle for Rhode Island in 2010. Between now and then, the East Providence GOP will be waging an unprecedented effort to raise money, to recruit and support quality candidates for all state and local offices. However, to do that, they will need significant financial support from people living outside of East Providence. You may say, “Why should I help Republicans in a city that I don’t live in?” The answer: Unlike in Las Vegas, what happens in East Providence isn’t going to stay in East Providence. If they don’t succeed, YOUR city or town will be next.
The East Providence Republican City Committee cordially invites all reform-minded citizens to attend its upcoming “Fantastic Fall Fundraiser,” which will be held on Thursday, November 5th, 2009, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 50 Crescent View Avenue in Riverside, from 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
The event will feature catered Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres with a Cash Bar, a great Silent Auction, and “The Very First” 2012 Presidential Straw Poll (vote rigging is encouraged), as well as a top-notch Speaking Program.
Confirmed guest speakers currently include:
Governor Donald L. Carcieri
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung
Warwick Mayor Scott Avedesian
East Providence Assistant Mayor Robert Cusack
East Providence School Committee Vice-Chair Steven Santos
R.I. Republican Party Chairman Giovanni Cicione
R.I. Congressional candidate John Loughlin (Dist. 1)
R.I. Congressional candidate Mark Zaccaria (Dist. 2)
R.I. Attorney General candidate Erik Wallin
R.I. Tea Party Founder Colleen Conley
R.I. General Assembly candidate Thomas Clupny (Dist. 62)
… and there might be a few surprises, too!
Tickets for this great event are affordably priced at $25.00 per Person or $40.00 per Couple. R.I. Young Republicans may attend for only $15.00. Children of any age are FREE with a paying adult. Of course, if it is within your ability to do so, please consider giving an additional personal contribution, up to the state maximum (see below).
To reserve your tickets today, please send your request and personal check to: EPGOP, 66 MERRITT ROAD, RIVERSIDE, RI 02915. A printable RSVP form can be found on the EPGOP web site at http://epgop.org/rsvp/ .
For room capacity and food planning purposes, your timely RSVP and payment in advance would be greatly appreciated. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. For all inquiries or for directions, you may contact EPGOP Chair Bob Carlin at 345-6608 or chair [at] epgop [dot] org or EPGOP Treasurer Will Ricci at treasurer [at] epgop [dot] org.
P.S. We want to remind you that there will be a Special Election in House District 62 to replace State Rep. Betsy Dennigan, who recently resigned that seat. The district includes parts of East Providence and Pawtucket. The Special Election is scheduled to be held on December 29th, 2009. The Republican candidate for that race is Thomas Clupny of Rumford. Your early support will greatly aid our efforts to win this seat for the GOP!
We really hope to see you on November 5th (or at minimum, your generous contribution!). Thank you very much!
Sincerely,
Robert S. Carlin, Jr. – Chairman
Kathy Santos – Vice-Chairwoman
William Ricci, Jr. – Treasurer
Fran Brelsford – Secretary
NOTE: Rhode Island campaign finance law requires us to record the Name, Address, Employer, and Occupation of all contributors. Corporate and business checks cannot be accepted. Individual donors are limited to donating no more than $1000.00 per calendar year. Political contributions are not deductible for federal or state income tax purposes.
There will be a Reception in Honor of Mayor Allan Fung on Thursday, October 29, 2009, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Cranston Country Club, 69 Burlingame Road, Cranston, RI.
It will be a fun-filled night with friends and colleagues, as they honor Allan W. Fung, Mayor of Cranston. Mayor Fung has expertly navigated the rough waters of municipal government during these challenging economic times. He is leading Cranston in the right direction and this is an opportunity to show your support of his efforts. Please join us!
Suggested Donation:
$125.00 / $200.00 / Other
RI State Law prohibits the acceptance of any corporate or business checks for campaign contributions. Only PERSONAL and PAC checks are acceptable forms of contribution. State law also requires place of employment to be listed. Donations are NOT tax deductible.
For some reason, we can’t quite see Governor Carcieri doing this (but perhaps, he should give it a shot, in light of some of the messed up legislation heading his way). Yes, this is a copy of an authentic veto message California Gov. Schwarzenegger sent back to its General Assembly.
Source: SF Gate
Attorney Erik Wallin, Expected Republican Candidate for Attorney General, Decries Continued Inaction Against Corruption and Calls for Recusal of Attorney General in Landfill Case
October 28, 2009 – Erik Wallin, a Rhode Island attorney, former State Prosecutor and expected Republican Candidate for Attorney General, today decried the continued inaction against those responsible for corruption at the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC), the state’s landfill, for wasting $75 million in taxpayer money, along with an employee allegedly falsifying his timesheet and mileage reimbursement forms. “Clearly, getting to the bottom of what happened at the landfill and what is happening there now, is on the minds of most Rhode Islanders, including the Governor, the General Treasurer and myself. However, my concern is continued inaction by our Attorney General.”
Attorney Wallin noted that the audit that has yielded no prosecutions and the recently discovered no show employee continues to be of serious concern to Rhode Islanders. “Aggressively combating corruption is something an Attorney General must have as a top priority. Unfortunately, when the Governor ordered the audit, and even before that, there was little attention from the Attorney General, and now, as the General Treasurer seeks ways to recoup some of the lost tens of millions of dollars, our Attorney General credits the creativity but seemingly dismisses the idea citing legal challenges and saying that it smacks of politics,” Attorney Wallin stated in reference to Friday’s article in the Providence Journal. “Inaction seems to be a recurring theme,” Attorney Wallin added.
With new details about the Attorney General’s lobbying efforts on behalf of the landfill, Attorney Wallin expressed his outrage. “Without question, at the very least, this required immediate disclosure by the Attorney General. Transparency for an Attorney General is paramount as the state’s top law enforcement officer, and Rhode Island deserved to know from him of his past dealings with the landfill, not from the ProJo. How could a decision by the Attorney General, a past lobbyist for the landfill, not to prosecute anyone, not raise an eyebrow – that’s why transparency is so important.” Attorney Wallin added, “It is time for the appointment of a special prosecutor to follow through on the investigation of the landfill and the recent revelation of the landfill employee with an alleged ‘no-show’ job.”
Attorney Wallin has been consistently seeking answers to decisions made with regard to prosecutions of those involved at the landfill stemming from the audit. “Rhode Islanders are entitled to answers to the Attorney General’s statement that no criminal prosecution will occur – such as, what specific crimes were considered to be prosecuted; why was it the Governor that first shed light on such illegal activity; how will you prevent this in the future,” Attorney Wallin stated. And concerning the recent no-show job, Attorney Wallin noted that he has been calling for an immediate investigation. “If I were the Attorney General, my public corruption task force would have been at the landfill the day the ProJo contacted the office for comment, if not earlier. I certainly would not have waited until the Sunday article was published or waited until public pressure increased for action. I’m glad he is finally outraged by something at the landfill, but based on his past involvement, he should recuse himself from all matters at the landfill.”
Attorney Wallin has traveled the state with the message that being committed to fighting corruption requires leadership from the Attorney General. Attorney Wallin has proposed a Public Corruption Task Force, staffed with seasoned prosecutors, investigators and a forensic auditor to immediately initiate an investigation if corruption is suspected to prevent the statute of limitations from being the shield for those who betray the public trust to hide behind. In addition, Attorney Wallin has proposed an Attorney General 24-hr corruption hotline so that Rhode Islanders can provide information and/or tips.
Media Contact: 401-575-2633 or Press [at] ErikforAG [dot] com
We’ve told you this before, but GOPers continue to dominate on Twitter. Thanks to TweetCongress, you can easily keep track of your favorite House Republicans.
More and more of your representatives are tapping into the power of Twitter to communicate effectively with constituents.
Read More: House Republican Conference
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Congratulations to Will Ricci
Will, the driving force behind this blog was recently re-elected to his post of Northeast Vice President of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies. This is the parent of the RI Republican Assembly.