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Shortly after the President of Mexico addressed a joint session of the United States Congress today, in which he directly criticized the state of Arizona regarding its recently adopted illegal immigration law, Congressman Tom McClintock (R-CA) took to the floor of the House to denounce his remarks. The congressman made special note of mentioning Mexico’s own very exclusionary immigration policies, in sharp contrast to our own.
Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA): “It is a disgrace that he would be cheered on from the left wing of the White House and by many Democrats in this Congress.”
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFIHdlqjoJM[/youtube]
Dale Peterson is running for Alabama Agriculture Commissioner. It’s apparently a much more important office in Alabama than it is in Rhode Island.
This amazingly well crafted ad has been going viral all over the Internet, so we thought we’d share it with you.
Perhaps a few Republican candidates in Rhode Island could follow his lead…
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU7fhIO7DG0[/youtube]
The East Providence Republican City Committee held its May meeting this evening (immediately prior to a fundraiser for our State Senate District 18 candidate Stephen Gerling) for the purpose of considering a limited set of endorsements for several important offices, including U.S. Congress (District 1), R.I. Attorney General, and R.I. Governor.
After presentations and some discussion, the East Providence Republican City Committee issued the following endorsements for the following five offices:
R.I. Governor – John Robitaille
R.I. Attorney General – Erik Wallin
U.S. Congress in District 1 – Rep. John Loughlin
R.I. House in District 62 – Thomas Clupny
R.I. Senate in District 18 – Stephen Gerling
All offices were voted on individually. All votes were unanimous. Our remaining committee endorsements for E.P. School Committee, E.P. City Council, all remaining R.I. General Assembly offices, and any other statewide races will be voted on at our June meeting.
There will be a “Recover the Senate” Fundraiser for Stephen Gerling, Republican candidate for Rhode Island State Senate in District 18, on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010. It will be held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, at 50 Crescent View Ave, in Riverside. There will be several guest speakers, including Republican candidate for Governor, John Robitaille.
Steve is running in Senate District 18 (which includes about half of East Providence, and all of Riverside). This will be a three-way race, including a vulnerable freshman Democrat, plus a well-known Democrat, who is running as an Independent. This is a very winnable race for the GOP!
This is Steve’s first exclusive fundraising event of the 2010 election cycle. Come and enjoy a great time, as East Providence residents and others show their support for Steve and the recovery of the city! There will be light appetizers and a cash bar.
RSVP appreciated, but not required. Tickets can be paid for by mail or at the door.
Personal checks can be mailed to:
Friends of Stephen Gerling
150 Peach Orchard Dr.
Riverside, RI, 02915
Facebook users can RSVP via this link
RSVP may also be sent by e-mail to: gerling4statesenate18 [at] hotmail [dot] com
Visit Steve’s campaign website at: http://gerling4senate.com
Please Note: In addition, there will be a brief meeting of the East Providence Republican City Committee just before Steve’s fundraiser, from about 6:15 PM to 7:00 PM. On the meeting agenda will be votes by the city committee on endorsements for several statewide races, including RI Governor, RI Attorney General, and US Congress (and of course, RI State Senate District 18!). Feel free to arrive early to watch. However, only EPGOP members can actually vote.
Democrat (ex-RINO) Sen. Arlen Specter conceded defeat tonight, after losing his Democratic primary race to Congressman Joe Sestak.
Specter thanked President Obama for his support (Thanks, President Obama!).
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq_ZXfKmcNc[/youtube]
Join us at Lancelotta’s Banquet Hall, 1113 Charles Street, in North Providence at 6:30 P.M. for Michael Grossi’s 2010 Campaign Kickoff Event for the Rhode Island House of Representatives, in District 58 (North Providence/ Pawtucket).
This will be the campaigns first event of the 2010 election season, as they build their campaign for the State House (against Rep. William San Bento). This event will feature our campaign platform and outline how we can return Open, Honest, and Conservative government back to the citizens of District 58, and to all the citizens of the State of Rhode Island.
Tickets are $25 per person. Young Republicans are $15 per person. Checks can be made payable to “Friends of Michael Grossi.” I look forward to seeing everyone at our kickoff and taking our first steps toward taking back District 58 for the people of our great district!
You may either pay at the door or mail checks to:
Friends of Michael Grossi
119 Garfield Street
North Providence, RI 02904
RSVP on Facebook or e-mail Mike at grossi4ri58 [at] verizon [dot] net or call Mike at 401-487-9220.
There will be a joint fundraiser from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, for Doreen Costa, candidate for RI House (Dist. 31); and Dawson Hodgson, candidate for RI Senate (Dist. 35), on Monday, May 17th, at the 007 Bar & Grill, at 6105 Post Road, in North Kingstown.
Watch the “big game,” and enjoy ballpark food like Fenway Franks, Sausage and Pepper Subs, Peanuts and Cracker Jacks (you get the idea) — all without the ballpark cost!
$25.00/person for Red Sox fans
$26.00/person for Yankees fans
For info, call Doreen at 206-6891 (victory [at] DoreenCosta2010 [dot] com)
There will be a “Recover the Senate” Fundraiser for Stephen Gerling, Republican candidate for Rhode Island State Senate in District 18, on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010. It will be held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, at 50 Crescent View Ave, in Riverside. There will be several guest speakers, including Republican candidate for Governor, John Robitaille.
Steve is running in Senate District 18 (which includes about half of East Providence, and all of Riverside). This will be a three-way race, including a vulnerable freshman Democrat, plus a well-known Democrat, who is running as an Independent. This is a very winnable race for the GOP!
This is Steve’s first exclusive fundraising event of the 2010 election cycle. Come and enjoy a great time, as East Providence residents and others show their support for Steve and the recovery of the city! There will be light appetizers and a cash bar.
RSVP appreciated, but not required. Tickets can be paid for by mail or at the door.
Personal checks can be mailed to:
Friends of Stephen Gerling
150 Peach Orchard Dr.
Riverside, RI, 02915
Facebook users can RSVP via this link
RSVP may also be sent by e-mail to: gerling4statesenate18 [at] hotmail [dot] com
Visit Steve’s campaign website at: http://gerling4senate.com
Please Note: In addition, there will be a brief meeting of the East Providence Republican City Committee just before Steve’s fundraiser, from about 6:15 PM to 7:00 PM. On the meeting agenda will be votes by the city committee on endorsements for several statewide races, including RI Governor, RI Attorney General, and US Congress (and of course, RI State Senate District 18!). Feel free to arrive early to watch. However, only EPGOP members can actually vote.
RIGOP Candidate Training School | Saturday & Sunday
Here is info about the FREE Candidate Training School that the R.I. Republican Party is offering, this weekend, to all our Legislative and local candidates, to people who are thinking about running but have not decided yet, and to key volunteers in these campaigns.
If you are not able to attend for the entire 2 days, we encourage you to come for whatever portion that you can.
If you are thinking about running, are a candidate, are campaign staff, please continue reading.
The Rhode Island Republican party will host a two-day “boot camp” training program for Republican candidates for state and local office, as well as key staff and volunteers,
THIS WEEKEND, MAY 22-23, 2010.
Each participating campaign will receive a 300-page manual filled with useful information and samples.
Topics to be discussed will include: campaign tactics, literature design, voter identification and get out the vote, volunteers, campaign themes, campaign plans and door to door campaigning.
If you want an attached file with a full agenda, just reply to this E-Mail, and we will send you one.
ALL REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES AND THEIR KEY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
Saturday & Sunday, May 22nd & 23rd
Registration begins at 8:30am
Program from 9:00am – 5:30pm both days
(candidates are strongly encouraged to participate in as much of the program as possible)
Community College of Rhode Island, Knight Campus
Fourth Floor, Room 4080
400 East Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886
Please RSVP to: contact [at] rigop [dot] org
For more information please call (401) 732-8282
OR EMAIL: eileenggrossman [at] aol [dot] com to RSVP
This extremely valuable training program and the related materials are being provided to our candidates at no charge thanks to the RI Republican Party and our sponsor Spectrum Marketing. Voluntary contributions to the Party will be sought to offset the cost of providing the program.