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Important Reminder: Turn In All GOP Nomination Papers by Thursday @ 4PM!

Posted on February 1, 2012 by The Ocean State Republican

The deadline is quickly approaching to turn in all of the nomination papers to get the Republican candidates for president on the ballot for the April 24th presidential preference primary.

The papers must be turned in no later than this Thursday, February 2nd at 4:00 P.M. to each local Boards of Canvassers or Town Clerk’s office.

Please remember that the back side of the papers must be filled out by the person who collected the signatures, and his signature must be witnessed by a Notary Public. If you turn them in yourself, you can get them notarized in Town Hall. If you have someone else turn them in for you, they must be notarized in advance.

If you have other questions or need a notary public, please contact Dave Talan ASAP, and we will arrange to take care of this. He can be reached at 941-3662 or DaveTalan [at] aol [dot] com.

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Update: Tonight’s RIGOP Meeting Has Been Postponed

Posted on August 29, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

Apparently, Irene was a Democrat… :)

From RIGOP Executive Director Patrick Sweeney:

The meeting of the RIGOP State Central Committee scheduled for tomorrow night, Monday, August 29, 2011, in Warwick is CANCELLED and will be rescheduled.

It is questionable whether the original venue will have power tomorrow evening. Additionally, many members of our Committee are dealing with utility outages of uncertain and varying durations, work disruptions, family issues, and clean-up work.

Thank you for your patience, we will reschedule this meeting without disrupting our goal of voting on the “Primary Election” question as soon as possible.

Thank you,

RIGOP

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Filed Under: Alerts and Republican Party Closed

RI Tax Day Rally at the State House | Friday

Posted on April 14, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

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‘Pessimistic Conservativism’ at P.C. | Wednesday

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Will Ricci

The Providence College Republicans are bringing National Review magazine’s “resident pessimist,” John Derbyshire, to campus tonight at 7:30 pm (112 Slavin Center). This event is free and open to the public.

The German historian Oswald Spengler once famously stated that “Optimism is for cowards”.

National Review columnist John Derbyshire will be coming in to speak to the Providence College Republicans about why he believes that optimism should be reserved for the political left.

Mr. Derbyshire will be tackling many issues, all the while explaining why the right should embrace “conservative pessimism” to counter the falsehoods of our modern age.

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Filed Under: Alerts, College Republicans, Coming Events and Media Closed

Third Annual Tax Day Rally | Friday

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Rhode Island Red

The RI Tea Party will sponsor its Third Annual Tax Day Rally on April 15, 2011 from 4PM-6PM at the RI State House. Our focus this year is squarely on Governor Chafee’s outrageous budget proposal in which he plans to raise $165M by taxing broad swaths of the RI economy, including heating oil, water, myriad services. and previously exempt items. Business groups and citizens alike are invited to attend the rally to strongly encourage the General Assembly to reject this budget and instead make the spending cuts necessary to put our economy back on track.

The agenda includes several prominent representatives from the business community who will share how these new job-killing taxes will effect all Rhode Islanders. This family friendly event will also feature a live band, local musicians, activities for children, and a MUST SEE Media Moment at the 5PM and at the end of the rally. Don’t Miss This MUST ATTEND event!

The RI Tea Party is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with so many other groups and associations who will be represented at this years Rally in saying NO MORE! We are Taxed Enough Already!

What: Tax Day Rally

Date: Friday, April 15, 2011

Time: 4PM-6PM

Where: State House, city side

Parking available at Providence Place Mall and in some parking lots adjacent to the State House.

Press Release: Colleen Conley 401-585-8766

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Filed Under: Alerts, Press Releases and RI Tea Party Closed

RIRA-PAC WinterFest Fundraiser Postponed

Posted on March 1, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

In deference to the “Thank You” Lunch for former Providence GOP Chair Dave Talan at the same time, as well as due to the multiple other GOP events which will also happening on Saturday, March 5th, RIRA will be postponing the WinterFest Sales Gala Event which was to occur on March 5th.

The event has tentatively been rescheduled to Saturday, March 26th. We expect that it will still be held at the same venue, the Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge on Route 3, and likely at the same time (1:00 to 4:00 pm). We will update you when we have more definitive details.

PS The RIRA Executive Committee will still be meeting on Saturday at 9:30 AM at the usual location.

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Filed Under: Alerts, Fundraisers and RIRA Closed

Tonight’s RI Young Republicans Has Been Postponed

Posted on January 26, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

REPUBLICANS!!

Tonight’s YR Kickoff Event is Postponed!

Due to the weather that’s rolling in, and the fact that many people have told us that they’ll probably still be showering tonight after yesterday’s State of the Union address, the RIYRs have decided to reschedule our event at FatBelly’s Pub.

We’ll see you NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT at our 2011 Kickoff Event!

WHERE/WHEN? – Fatbelly’s Pub Downtown Prov (7-9pm, 125 Canal St).

GUEST SPEAKERS?

RIGOP Candidate for Chair, Patrick Sweeney
RIGOP Candidate for 2nd Vice Chair, Brian Buongiovanni

Conservatively,

The RIYR Board

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Barrington School Committee Special Election | Tuesday

Posted on January 17, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

We have the opportunity to help score the first election win of 2011. Chris Ramsden is running for Barrington School Committee and has a great shot to win. Election day is Tuesday, January 18th. Yep, that is tomorrow. We need to start off this year with a positive showing and deliver real political capitol to a solid GOP candidate. Here are your six reasons to get off your butt and create some action for Chris Ramsden…

1. Chris has been a Barrington resident for 17 years and understands the issues facing Barrington Public Schools and has perspective to help guide our school system in the future.

2. Chris is a parent of two high school aged children and is married to a pre-school teacher.

3. Chris is a US Navy veteran. He served five years as an engineering officer onboard the USS Elliot, a destroyer based out of San Diego CA.

4. Chris is a solutions focused pragmatist who is fiscally responsible.

5. Chris has 25 years of business experience in budgeting, finance, operations and large construction projects.

6. Chris is the CEO of a successful local business with 185 employees and has leadership needed to guide Barrington Public Schools.

Great, now that you and I agree that Chris is a great candidate, let’s win this election. Two easy ways to get in the game.

• Make phone calls: All you need to do is email me at Ryan [at] rVotes [dot] com with your first and last name. An account will be created and you can make calls from the comfort of your snow covered abode. Making 20 calls take less than 40 minutes and shows that you are in the Rhode Island Young Republicans to help elect RIGOPers into office. Chris McAuliffe is helping make calls and he is in Florida right now. No excuse, email me and knock-out 20 calls. The YR with the most calls will win a HUGE iTunes gift card worth $50.

• Canvass Barrington: We are looking for volunteers to walk Barrington and drop literature today and to work the polls on Tuesday. This is a great way to help educate the voters of Barrington and prove that YRs are willing to get the grunt work down. Interested in helping? Hit up Pat Sweeney and tell him you are in it to win it. Pat Sweeney’s email is patricksweeneyesq [at] gmail [dot] com.

Less than 36 hours ‘til polls close in Barrington. What are you going to do to help deliver the first RIGOP win? Time to get active. This is a huge opportunity and we will make the most if it. After last year’s political cycle, some think the Rhode Island Young Republicans are more of a social club than a political organization. I have heard the following… “When there is an open bar, you will find a YR”. Well, true as that may be, we are also a talented crew that has political strength to deliver. Make 20 calls or help Chris out today and tomorrow. Get the first win for 2011, so we can say the “Rhode Island Republican Party has won 100% of elections in 2011.”

Questions? Call me up at 847.858.9300 anytime.

Respectfully submitted,

Ryan Neil Lund
Secretary of Offense
Rhode Island Young Republicans

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Filed Under: 2011 Elections, Alerts and Republican Candidates Closed

POSTPONED: RIRA Executive Committee Meeting

Posted on January 7, 2011 by The Ocean State Republican

Update: This meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday at 6:30 pm. We’ll let you know if anything changes.

The previously planned meeting of the RIRA Executive Committee / Board of Directors on Saturday morning, January 8th, has been postponed. We will most likely reschedule to sometime on Sunday afternoon, January 9th (Remember, no Patriots game this week!); likely beginning at either 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The RIRA Secretary will notify members of the Board ASAP as to the new time and location. We apologize for the very short notice. Thank you for your understanding.

PS The next regular general meeting of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly is still scheduled for Thursday, January 13th, 2010.

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Filed Under: Alerts and RIRA Closed

RNC “Fire Pelosi” Bus to Visit RI

Posted on October 22, 2010 by The Ocean State Republican

REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE’S FIRE PELOSI BUS TOUR TO VISIT RHODE ISLAND

RNC Chairman, Michael Steele to Headline Fundraising Event and Victory Rally in Support of RI Republican Candidates

Warwick – RI Republican Party Chairman Giovanni Cicione today announced that RNC Chairman Michael Steele will again visit Rhode Island on October 24 and 25, 2010 to support the RI GOP and Republican candidates for local, state and federal offices. Chairman Steele will be the special guest at a party unity event to be held on Sunday, October 24th in Portsmouth. On Monday, Chairman Steele and the RNC’s Fire Pelosi Bus Tour will hold a Victory Rally at the headquarters of the RI Republican Party. The Victory Rally, which will be open to the public, will begin at 9:30 am on Monday October 25th at the Headquarters of the RI Republican Party, located at 1800 Post Road, in Warwick and all Rhode Islanders are welcome to come and voice their support for common sense solutions in Washington.

“We are thrilled to have the support of the Republican National Committee and to welcome Chairman Steele back to Rhode Island,” stated RI Republican Party Chairman, Giovanni Cicione. “The Fire Pelosi Bus Tour not only will remind Rhode Island voters why it is so important to send our Republican candidates to Congress to fight against the culture of reckless spending in Washington, but also will highlight the strength of our Republican candidates for statewide and local offices who will bring an end to the wasteful spending and the resulting tax increases here in Rhode Island.”

Prior to Election Day, the RNC’s Fire Pelosi Bus Tour will have visited all forty eight states in the Continental U.S. The mission of the bus tour is to get-out-the-vote for Republican candidates in key districts, energize supporters heading into the final days of the election, and bring the Republican message of fiscal responsibility and limited government directly to the voters. The bus is emblazoned with the simple phrase, “Need a Job? Fire Pelosi!”

“The failed policies coming out of Washington, DC perpetuate the high unemployment, skyrocketing debt, and an unprecedented expansion of the federal government that are creating economic uncertainty, preventing job growth and bankrupting our future,” continued Cicione. “The Fire Pelosi Bus Tour will highlight for Rhode Island voters the commonsense alternatives offered by Republican candidates. Rhode Island’s economy continues to flounder and our citizens deserve better,” concluded Cicione. “Rhode Islanders need to know that Republican candidates offer real alternatives to the unchecked spending and higher taxes, at both the state and federal levels that have kept our economy from moving forward.”

During the six week period between September 15 and Election Day, the Fire Pelosi Bus Tour is scheduled to visit more than 100 different cities and to travel more than 14,000 miles from coast to coast. The tour is intended to support local Republican Parties and candidates, as well as efficiently use online efforts to maximize grassroots support. Throughout its journey, the Tour has focused on reaching grassroots supporters and volunteers who are excited about this election and want to put America back on the right track.

Media Advisory: Rhode Island Republican Party

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Filed Under: 2010 Elections, Alerts and Republican Party Closed