Daily Archive for November 18th, 2009

Fundraiser for Special Election Candidate Tom Clupny | Thursday

RIRAWe would like to call your attention to a fundraiser to benefit the campaign of Tom Clupny, who will be the Republican candidate in the House District 62 special election (on December 29th), which will be held this coming Thursday, November 19th, from 6:00PM to 9:00PM.

After Tom spoke with us at our meeting this past Thursday night, and answered a number of questions which were posed by the membership, the Rhode Island Republican Assembly voted to endorse his candidacy for General Assembly in the upcoming special election. In addition, the Rhode Island Republican Assembly PAC voted on Sunday afternoon to support his candidacy.

As a RIRA supporter, we hope that you will make an extra effort to help Tom out and show your support. He only has a little over 6 weeks to go until the special election is held on December 29th. The district covers parts of East Providence and Pawtucket. This is a winnable race.

We encourage you to show your support by writing a check and/or by showing up at the event. Tickets are only $20 per person (although you can certainly give more). Checks can be made payable to: “Clupny, Representative District 62″. Passed catered Hors d’oeuvres will be served. You can just show up, but if you can also just send an RSVP e-mail to Joe Giammarco at ltuta1 [at] aol [dot] com — it will help them plan a little better. We hope to see you on Thursday! Thank you.

P.S. The Knights of Columbus Hall which this fundraiser will be held at on Thursday is not the same one that East Providence GOP events are normally held at. This K of C Hall is at 3200 Pawtucket Avenue, in the vicinity of Silver Spring Golf Course and St. Mary’s-Bay View Academy. Continue reading ‘Fundraiser for Special Election Candidate Tom Clupny | Thursday’

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U.S. National Debt Tops $12 Trillion ($12,031,299,186,290.07 to be Exact)

shakedownBoy, are we sure glad that President Obama is holding the line on spending!

Technically, the debt hit the new high yesterday, but it was posted on the Treasury Department website just after 3:00 p.m. ET today. The exact calculation of the debt is a 16-digit tongue-twister and red-ink tsunami: $12,031,299,186,290.07

This latest milestone in the ever-rising journey of the National Debt comes less than eight months after it hit $11 trillion for the first time. The latest high-point is not unexpected, considering the federal deficit for the just-ended 2009 fiscal year hit an all-time high at $1.42-trillion – more than triple the previous year’s record high…

…The same document projects that by the end of the decade, the National Debt will hit $24.5 trillion — exceeding the Gross Domestic Product projected for 2019 of $22.8 trillion.

Source: CBS News

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Congressboy Patrick Kennedy Rambles and Rambles and…

patchesHe’s a Ramblin’ Man…

As if you needed one more reason to doubt Rep. Patrick Kennedy’s “lack of smarts,” here’s some additional proof.

This video is from a public housing dedication ceremony in Newport yesterday.

Rep. Kennedy, although he apparently had some pre-written notes with him at the podium, rambled on like a street person on crack about all sorts of things like Bernie Madoff, capitalism, healthcare, and anything else he could fit in. Audience members were reportedly quite … I can’t quite find the right word. Basically, he made no sense. It starts getting “good” near the 3 minute mark.

Prepare to waste 7 minutes of your life as you watch this. God help us all.

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Video Source: Newport Now

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Obama’s Home Teleprompter Malfunctions During Family Dinner

A little humor…


Obama’s Home Teleprompter Malfunctions During Family Dinner

Source: The Onion News Network

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RI Republican State Central Committee Meeting | December 8

We’ve learned that the remaining Rhode Island Republican State Central Committee meeting of 2009 will be held on Tuesday, December 8th at the Courtyard by Marriott on West Main Road in Middletown. Please save the date. More information should be available shortly.

On a related note, the RIGOP Executive Committee will meet about an hour prior to the regular meeting. More to come.

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Fundraiser for Will Grapentine, House Dist. 69 | November 18

WillGrapentineWilliam Sousa Grapentine Announces “One-Year-Out” Fund-Raiser As The Countdown To 2010’s State Representative Campaign Begins!

BRISTOL, RI — With less than one year before the 2010 election — and following last week’s conservative political sweeps in Virginia and New Jersey — comes a reason to look forward! On WEDNESDAY, November 18th, at 7 PM at The Bristol Sports Club, 417 Wood St., Bristol, will be the official Countdown fund-raiser for William Sousa Grapentine to gear up for the 2010 run for State Representative!

After a nose-to-the-grindstone off-election year of Tea Parties, Town Halls, and letters to the editor in the name of small government and transparency, Mr. Grapentine — a lifelong, fourth generation Bristolian fighting to make a difference to his community — is hoping to bring The Great Communicator’s same sense of optimism and accountability to the Ocean State by prepping an early start to a hopeful 2010 election!

“Right now, with a spiraling economy and spiking unemployment at over thirteen percent, I feel that the best time to start showing alternatives for Rhode Island’s future is now”, Mr. Grapentine said.

Last year, Mr. Grapentine ran a tough race against an ardently partisan — and ethically challenged — incumbent who has been in the same office longer then George W. Bush EVER was (the Rep. is currently in his NINTH YEAR and admitted to ethics violations for three years in a row). Although he won reelection, there is a growing trend of political skepticism sweeping the state with long-comfortable and political leaders disconnected from their constituents while suspending our tax dollars and regulating our freedoms for countless legislative sessions.

For the “One-Year-Out” Event, join us for Hors d’oeuvres, Cash Bar, and Raffles for $20/person;$30/couple;$12 if under 30.

So to help start the one-year Countdown to Victory a campaign, I hope you will join us for the exciting event!: For additional information on Will Sousa Grapentine Campaign Fundraiser, contact Campaign Manager Adam Destremps.

Source: Adam Destremps, Campaign Manager
E-Mail: Adestremps873 [at] g [dot] rwu [dot] edu

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