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EPGOP ‘Meet the Candidates’ Breakfast Forum | March 13

The East Providence Republican City Committee will be holding a “Meet the Candidates” Breakfast Forum on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at the landmark STAR DINER, at 140 Newport Avenue, in the Rumford section of East Providence. The event is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM.

The purpose of this forum is to provide an opportunity for the members of our own committee, as well as members of the public, an opportunity to hear directly from and to question our candidates for statewide and local office in an enjoyable and casual setting.

In addition, we will be discussing our ambitious objectives for the 2010 election cycle, and how we plan to achieve them. We also hope to recruit some candidates for state and local office in the process. If you are even remotely considering a run for office in EP, or want to help out candidates who are running, we want you to be there on the 13th!

THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND. This is a forum, not a fundraiser (that’s coming on April 29th). However, we want to highly encourage attendees to order something off of the Star Diner’s great breakfast menu. Of course, we will not turn away any donations, but do not feel obligated to make one. This is going to be a fun and informative event. Any Republican is welcome to join us. RSVP is appreciated.

If you are a registered Republican in East Providence, but are not already a member of the city committee, and you become a committee member on the 13th, EPGOP Chair Bob Carlin will personally pick up the cost of your meal (yes, really!).

Several East Providence office holders will be speaking, including E.P. Assistant Mayor Robert Cusack and E.P. School Committee Vice-Chair Steve Santos. In addition to Bob and Steve, several candidates have already confirmed their attendance, including, but not limited to:

John Robitaille, candidate for RI Governor
Erik Wallin, candidate for RI Attorney General
Thomas Clupny, candidate for RI General Assembly
Richard Rodi, candidate for RI General Assembly
John Amaral, candidate for EP School Committee
Doreen Costa, RIGOP candidate fundraising
Sean Gately, RIGOP candidate recruitment

We expect other confirmations over the coming days, so check back soon. We hope you will be able to make it to this “first for us” kind of event. If it works out well, we just may make a habit of it!

Any inquiries can be directed to Chairman Bob Carlin at 345-6608 or chair [at] epgop [dot] org or Treasurer Will Ricci at treasurer [at] epgop [dot] org . We hope to see you on the 13th! Thank you.

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California Republican Assembly Endorses DeVore for Senate

The California Republican Assembly is the 75-year old sister organization of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly. The CRA held their Endorsing Convention and 75th Anniversary Gala this weekend, in conjunction with a national board meeting of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies.

The following is a press release from DeVore for Senate:

DeVore for California today welcomed the overwhelming, first-ballot endorsement of Chuck DeVore by the California Republican Assembly’s 75th annual convention. DeVore’s endorsement, by a margin of 194 votes to 89 for distant-second Carly Fiorina, was the first by a statewide Republican organization in the California U.S. Senate race.

The CRA endorsement of Chuck DeVore was the more remarkable for the tremendous effort the Fiorina campaign put into blocking it. With a 2/3 majority required for an endorsement, that campaign needed to secure the support of only a small minority of delegates. To that end: Carly Fiorina herself spent all day Saturday at the convention; delegates found anti-DeVore materials slipped under their hotel room doors; three of Fiorina’s endorsing U.S. Senators wrote a letter to the delegates; Fiorina’s supporters helped secure a procedural change allowing for a secret ballot; and during voting, delegates were supplied with Carly for California-branded pens.

Carly Fiorina had every advantage money could buy, and the conservative activists of the CRA decisively endorsed Chuck DeVore on the first round.

“I’m sincerely humbled to receive the endorsement of my fellow members of the California Republican Assembly,” said Chuck DeVore, “The CRA is, as Ronald Reagan said, ‘the conscience of the Republican Party.’ That’s why I’ve been a member for 22 years, and that’s why I’ll keep fighting for the core principles it advances — all the way to the United States Senate.”

Leisa Brug Kline, DeVore for California campaign manager, said, “When Chuck DeVore addressed the CRA yesterday, he said, ‘I submit to you that being right beats being rich every time.’ With his tremendous first-ballot victory, he’s proven right. California’s conservatives know who’s been with them from the beginning — and they’ll stick with him right through till he beats Barbara Boxer.”

The California Republican Assembly website is CaliforniaRepublicanAssembly.com.
The DeVore for California campaign website is ChuckDeVore.com.

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Loughlin Fundraiser w/ Rep. Devin Nunes | March 13

Congressman Devin Nunes (CA-21) will be in Rhode Island in support of the John Loughlin for Congress campaign on Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at:

Madeira Restaurant
288 Warren Avenue
East Providence, Rhode Island

Suggested Donation $100 per person or $150 couple.

Rep. Devin Nunes is a Congressman from the agriculturally-rich San Joaquin Valley of California. He is currently serving in his fourth term in the House of Representatives.

The Nunes family immigrated to America from Portugal’s Azores islands. They are part of a large Portuguese community living in the San Joaquin Valley, many of whom help to cultivate our nation’s most productive farmland.

Nunes currently serves on the powerful Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over taxes, healthcare, Social Security, trade and other important federal programs. He is also a member of the Budget Committee.

As a leader in the Republican Conference, Nunes currently serves as an Assistant Republican Whip. Hope you can make it!

John J. Loughlin II

Source: Loughlin for Congress

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GOP Poised to Gain Back Seats Not Held Since 1994

Pollster Frank Luntz: “I see why Barack Obama might push it for ideological reasons. But why would Congress go along when their own jobs are in jeopardy?”

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Scott Brown Challenges President ‘To Do Better’

Massachusetts Republican Senator Scott Brown talked with CNBC’s Larry Kudlow and said that President Obama should “start over” on Health Care Reform. Brown warned Democrats they would pay a high price in 2010 if they jam ObamaCare through using “Reconciliation.”

Brown said, “I’m challenging the President to do better.”

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Michael Steele: Obama Goes Nuclear

Standby. An impending Chernobyl-like disaster is on the way: Obama has decided to launch the nuclear option on health care – reconciliation.

With no hope of reaching the 60-vote threshold necessary for a Senate victory and the American public growing increasingly against the Obama’s government-run takeover of health care bill, the President has decided that reconciliation is the only way he can get ObamaCare across the finish line and onto his desk.

Forget that 57% of Americans want him to start over on this bill. Forget that he doesn’t even have the 60 necessary “yes” votes from his own Party to pass this bill. The President is willing to do anything possible to force this bill through Congress – because instead of worrying about what the American people want, he’s more concerned with his imposing his own agenda.

What President Obama fails to recognize is that while reconciliation has been used before, in the last 19 reconciliation bills enacted into law, 12 of them were bipartisan and passed with the support of 60 of more Senators – something the President can’t say about his health care bill.

Mr. President, instead of risking a nuclear meltdown down of the health care system by ramming a 2,074 page bill through the Senate, the House, and down the throats of the American public – do everyone a favor and rip up your massive bill and start over.

Sign the Petition: Start Over on Health Care Reform

Source: Republican National Committee

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Tom Ward: Will Steve Laffey Run?

We’re only a day or two away from the first anniversary of the date former Republican Mayor and U.S. Senate candidate Steve Laffey of Cranston told WPRO radio talk show host Dan Yorke “I love Rhode Island. I love the people,” but “you only want me if you have a serious financial problem in an organization and you want to fix it. I’m not so sure that the people really want to fix it.” On that day, Laffey said he would not be a candidate for governor.

A lot has changed since March 5, 2009…

…Rhode Island’s fiscal problems are huge. Will we “really want to fix it?”

I imagine that’s what Laffey is trying to figure out as he criss-crosses the state telling all who will listen his plan named How to Fix Rhode Island’s Economy. In January, even Laffey claims he was surprised when more than 400 folks turned out at the Quonset ‘O’ Club to hear him speak.

Read Laffey’s complete plan here:
www.valleybreeze.com/www/Laffey_Fix_RI.pdf

…One thing is for sure. The world of American politics has changed dramatically since Laffey bowed out of the race a year ago.

Are Rhode Islanders ready to make bold – and even extreme – changes to the way the state runs? I think we’ll get our chance to find out.

Read More: The Valley Breeze

Note: Tom Ward is the publisher of The Valley Breeze.

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Rep. Thaddeus McCotter to Speak at NKGOP Lincoln Day Dinner

U.S. Congressional District # 2 candidate Mark Zaccaria announces a special speaker added to the line up: U.S. Representative Thaddeus McCotter – Michigan 11th District

Congressman McCotter has focused his efforts on preserving and promoting manufacturing and small businesses. He has steadfastly supported winning the War for Freedom and increasing our homeland security. The Congressman has tirelessly fought to reduce taxes and the size and scope of government.

Every year the North Kingstown Lincoln Day Dinner is the largest event in the state. You don’t want to miss this event!!!

Ken McKay – Keynote Speaker – RNC Chief of Staff
Thaddeus McCotter – U.S. Representative
John Robitaille – GOP Candidate for Governor
Mark Zaccaria – GOP Candidate for Congress, District 2
John Loughlin – GOP Candidate for Congress, District 1
Erik Wallin – GOP Candidate for Attorney General
Larry Ehrhardt – GOP State Represntative, District 32

While November 2, 2010, may seem a long way off, the NKGOP is already preparing to elect Republican majorities on the Town Council and School Committee while increasing our representation in the General Assembly. With your financial support, we can help our candidates get their message out to the voters.

Click here for your invitation: http://www.nkgop.org

Please RSVP by March 5th.

I look forward to seeing you on March 13th!

Very Truly Yours,

Mark Halloran, Chairman
North Kingstown Republican Town Committee

News Release: North Kingstown Republican Town Committee

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Westerly GOP St. Patrick’s Day Dinner | March 17

The Westerly Republican Town Committee will be hosting their 7th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Wednesday, March 17th at the Calabrese Club in Westerly from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children. Children age 3 and under are free.

Guests will be served by elected Republican officials, Town Committee members, and friends of the Town Committee. Tickets can be purchased at the door or reserved in advance by calling Patti Ahern at 401-596-4135.

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RI Young Republicans Event on Federal Hill | March 4

Republicans! The next RIYR event is only one week away! That’s about as much time as it takes for a Democrat to forget about the Scott Brown election.

The Democrats are on the move once again – in Washington and in Rhode Island. So come get together with some like-minded conservatives, and see what the Young Republicans and the RIGOP have been up to, and what you can do to help the Republican reform movement right here in Rhode Island.

Cost – As free as universal healthcare

Where – 242 Restaurant at 242 Atwells Avenue, Providence (Federal Hill)

When – Thursday, March 4th, from 7pm-9pm (after-party is a likelihood)

Guest Speaker – TBA

Facebook is King!!!

Be a part of the team! And, most importantly, stay informed!

Join the new RIGOP Facebook Page by visiting http://www.Facebook.com/RIRepublicans

Join the RI Young Republican Facebook Group by clicking here !!!

Travis Rowley
Chair, Rhode Island Young Republicans

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Newport GOP 2010 Breakout Meeting | February 27

Welcome to the first City of Newport Republican Committee meeting of 2010. Aside from a couple of cocktails and laughs, we will discuss the organizational structure of the Newport GOP and listen to neighboring committee chairs as they lend advice and support. Together we will build a road map of the Newport GOP.

To build the strongest and most effective Republican Committee, we will take a look at the work ahead. We will discuss the responsibilities of leadership positions. No free ride here, we need people who are willing to get some skin in the game.

Did you know that over 25 Rhode Islanders helped elect Scott Brown? Imagine what we can do together in Newport. The RIGOP and great candidates like Erik Wallin need support and our committee is going to deliver. You can count on that.

Invite you friends, buddies and pals. This is the start of a fun ride…

Questions? Hit us up at info [at] NewportGOP [dot] org

Newport GOP 2010 Breakout Meeting
Interested in politics? Come down and help build our game-plan for 2010…

Saturday, February 27, 2010
3:00pm – 5:00pm

Gas Lamp Grille (next to Starbucks)
206 Thames Street
Newport, RI

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Rhode Island Statewide Coalition Winter Meeting | Saturday

RISC WINTER MEETING, THIS SATURDAY, 2/27/10 AT NEWPORT HYATT HOTEL TO HIGHLIGHT STATE FISCAL CRISIS and RISC BUSINESS NETWORK

The Annual Winter Meeting of the state’s largest taxpayer and business advocate organization, the RI Statewide Coalition (RISC) is being held this Saturday, February 27th, at 9:00 AM at the Hyatt, Goat Island, Newport.

Featured speakers for the event will be John DePetro, host of the WPRO Morning News, and Jeff Deckman, Consultant and Organizer for the new RISC Business Network. (RBN)

The Chairman of RISC is encouraging all RISC members and anyone interested in reform of the state’s tax, budget and business sector problems to attend.

“RISC urges all Rhode Islanders who recognize the crisis that is now confronting both taxpayers and struggling business owners in this state to attend our Winter Meeting,” says Harry Staley.

“ Rhode Island’s state and local budgets are in crisis, the business sector is drowning, and as we saw just days ago, the public school system is erupting because the overspending is not getting results. RISC is giving a voice to those of us who care deeply about these problems and we urge people to join us, hear about solutions and attend our Winter Meeting.”

For more information or to register to attend, call 401.213.6316 or go to http://www.statewidecoalition.com.

Press Release: Rhode Island Shoreline Coalition

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East Greenwich GOP Event w/ Steve Laffey | February 25

My name is John McGurk and I am the Chairman of the East Greenwich Republican Town Committee. We are having an Event on Thursday, February 25th in East Greenwich.

Our speakers include: Former Cranston Mayor Steve Laffey, Republican Attorney General Candidate Erik Wallin, and State Senate Candidate Dawson Hodgson. We hope that you will join us. The event is on Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 7:00PM – 10:00PM at the Cucina Mista Restaurant, 455 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818.

If you are interested in becoming involved with the East Greenwich Republican Town Committee, please feel free to e-mail or call me at 885-9139.

We also have a page on Facebook named “East Greenwich Republicans”

Regards,

John McGurk
Chairman, East Greenwich Republican Town Committee

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