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You Can Help Scott Brown Win This Tuesday!

You can make a difference by helping Scott Brown win his special election next Tuesday, January 19th. In victory, Scott’s election will help restore common sense to Congress and help restrain the spending binges and dangerous experimentation with our health care system. Should he lose, the Democrats in the U.S. Senate will continue to run unchecked with their 60 vote filibuster proof majority. With sufficient volunteers and donations Scott Brown will win.

A Scott Brown win would also put the national media spotlights on John Loughlin’s campaign to unseat Patrick Kennedy. It could lead to much free media in John’s campaign.

Here are a number of ways you can help Scott Brown win:

If you have friends in Massachusetts, tell them how important this election is and ask them to get out to vote for Scott Brown on January 19th.

If you can afford a small donation, make one. If you can afford a larger donation, consider that. You can donate at the campaign website at http://www.brownforussenate.com/ .

If you can volunteer there are a number of options:

For most Rhode Islanders, the Scott Brown campaign office in Wrentham is closest. Please contact Jeff Trainor (202 680 8945 Jeff [at] brownforussenate [dot] com ) to sign up for phone banking, door-to-door work and other tasks at their headquarters at 29 Franklin St., Wrentham, MA.

Rhode Islanders who live in its southeastern areas- particularly near route 24- may find the Scott Brown office in Middleborough closer. Please contact Josh Daniels
(301 996 1534 Joshua [at] brownforussenate [dot] com ) to sign up for phone banking, door-to-door work and other tasks at their headquarters at 9 Clayton Road, Middleborough, MA. The need for volunteers is greater at the Middleborough office than the Wrentham location given that the former is just now being put into operation.

If you would like to help with the phone bank work but would rather work from home, you can access the phone banking “engine” from the Scott Brown website as follows: Go to http://www.brownforussenate.com/ and from there, there is a rectangular “sign” in the bottom right part of the screen that cycles through three options. One of them is “Call From Home” that gives you the link to sign up. Once your information is accepted by the system, instructions for doing the calling from home will be emailed to you.

David Anderson (401-793-0421 or dvapol [at] yahoo [dot] com ) is the contact person for Rhode Islanders seeking additional information about how to help. If you need a ride to a Scott Brown campaign office, he may be able to arrange a car pool.

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Shocker: Scott Brown Now Up by 1 Point Over Coakley!

The race to replace Ted Kennedy in the U.S. Senate is looking like a toss up, with Republican Scott Brown up 48-47 on Martha Coakley.

Brown is benefiting from depressed Democratic interest in the election and a huge lead among independents for his surprisingly strong standing.

Those folks planning to vote in the special election are actually opposed to Obama’s health care plan by a 47/41 margin and only narrowly express approval of the President’s overall job performance 44/43.

“The Massachusetts Senate race is shaping up as a potential disaster for Democrats,” said Dean Debnam, President of Public Policy Polling…

Read More: Fox News

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Results of the House District 62 Special Election

These are the unofficial results — sorted by polling station — from Tuesday’s special election in House District 62 (Pawtucket / East Providence) between Republican Tom Clupny, Democrat Mary Duffy-Messier, and Unaffiliated candidate Paul Dinsmore.

Total votes cast were remarkably low, about 487, with approximately 6% of eligible voters casting ballots. Although Tom did not win this time around, he did well considering the dynamics of the particular district. Simply put, it is not “Republican friendly” turf. On the bright side, Tom did win in the East Providence portion of the district! Tom has already indicated he will run again in the Fall of 2010. The campaign begins next week!

Fire Station – Pawtucket

Clupny – 15
Messier – 26
Dinsmore – 1

Fallon Elementary School

Clupny – 72
Messier – 161
Dinsmore – 1

Independence

Clupny – 20
Messier – 43
Dinsmore – 3

Little Elementary School

Clupny – 7
Messier – 23
Dinsmore – 2

East Providence

Clupny – 61
Messier – 43
Dinsmore – 8
Write-in – 1

TOTAL VOTES CAST*

Clupny – 175 votes (36%)
Messier – 296 votes (61%)
Dinsmore – 15 votes (3%)
Write-In – 1 votes (0%)

* The above quoted numbers do not count any absentee ballots.

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Special Election Today in House District 62

On Tuesday, December 29th, we will get our next chance to show that Rhode Island voters are finally ready for some real change.

TOM CLUPNY is the Republican candidate for State Representative in House District 62, in the December 29 special election to replace Rep. Betsy Dennigan. District 62 is the Rumford section of East Providence, and the southeast part of Pawtucket (near Slater Park).

Tom has been ringing doorbells daily, and his volunteers have completed several lit drops in the District. If you would like to help out on election day, contact Tom’s campaign manager (and son-in-law) Joe Giammarco at 781-910-7415 (E-Mail: Ltuta1 [at] aol [dot] com ).

There will be an election night gathering in the basement hall of the Community Center of Grupo Amigos Da Terceira (Portuguese Club) located at 55 Memorial Drive in Pawtucket, near McCoy Stadium off of Columbus Avenue. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Election results should be available shortly after 9:00 PM. Light refreshments (sandwiches and snack food) and a cash bar will be available.

Tom Clupny, age 65, lives on Bourne Ave. in Rumford. He is the Director of Environmental Affairs and Safety for RIPTA. Tom has lived in East Providence for 35 years. He is originally from Kansas, where he was raised on a family farm and served as a Deputy Sheriff.

Tom, a father and grandfather, is active with Sacred Heart Church and with the Knights of Columbus. He is a volunteer blacksmith at Coggeshall Farm Historic Museum.

Check out Tom’s web site at http://www.TomClupny.com

Tom Clupny is one of 3 candidates who have qualified to run. On December 29, he will face Democrat Mary Duffy Messier and Independent Paul Dinsmore. Tom is the Republican. Nobody from the Moderate Party filed to run.

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Palin backs Conservative Doug Hoffman (over RINO) in NY-23

Palin WinkFormer Alaska GOP Gov. Sarah Palin on Thursday endorsed Conservative Party nominee Doug Hoffman over (ACORN loving, Über-RINO) Dede Scozzafava, the Republican Party’s choice(*), in the special election for New York’s 23rd congressional district.

“The people of the 23rd Congressional District of New York are ready to shake things up, and Doug Hoffman is coming on strong as Election Day approaches!…”

In her statement, the GOP’s 2008 vice-presidential nominee sounded a clear anti-party tone.

“Best of all, Doug Hoffman has not been anointed by any political machine,” Palin wrote. “Doug Hoffman stands for the principles that all Republicans should share: smaller government, lower taxes, strong national defense, and a commitment to individual liberty.”…

(*) Since this is a Special Election, there was no primary or caucus to determine the “Republican” nominee in this race. The choice of ultra-liberal RINO, Dede Scozzafava, was made by NY Republican Party leadership. Bad move.

Read More: Politico

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East Providence GOP Fantastic Fall Fundraiser | November 5

200px-RepublicanlogoCOME 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. Two weeks 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

… 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.

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Update on Moe Green, GOP Candidate In Special Election

Moe_GreenOn November 10th, we will get our first chance to show that voters are finally ready for some real change.

Maurice “Mo” Green is the Republican candidate for State Representative in House District 10, in the November 10 special election to replace the late Rep. Thomas Slater. District 10 is on the south side of Providence, between Roger Williams Park and the Cranston Street Armory, and between the Cranston line and Trinity Square. It includes the Reservoir Triangle, South Elmwood & West End neighborhoods.

If you would like to help make phone calls or pass out flyers, contact Moe’s campaign manager Dave Talan at 941-3662 (DaveTalan [at] aol [dot] com). On October 6, Moe greeted voters at the Democratic primary after they had finished voting, while volunteers handed out his flyers. On October 10, volunteers delivered flyers to all 5,000 households in the District. (There will be additional lit drops on Saturday mornings October 24 & November 7).

Come to Moe’s low-cost fundraiser on Thursday, October 22 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Ada’s Creations on Broad Street. There will be several big-name guests.

Your campaign donations would be most welcome. Send a check to :
Moe Green For State Rep.; c/o 25 Santiago St.; Providence RI 02907

Check out Moe’s web site at http://www.MoeGreenForRep.com Continue reading ‘Update on Moe Green, GOP Candidate In Special Election’

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Today is Primary Day for House Dist. 10 Special Election

100609primaryYes, I’m well aware that virtually no one will be voting in it. If turnout somehow breaks a thousand, consider me stunned.

On Tuesday, from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., there will be a 7-way Democratic primary between candidates: Scott Slater, Rafael A. Colon Jr., John M. Kelly, Ana B. Quezada, Raymond A. Tomasso, Jenny L. Jourdain, and Ramon A. Perez.

Scott Slater and John Kelly are the likely two front runners. The first, based on the name recognition of his late father whom he seeks to replace; and the latter, through his involvement with Meeting Street School and Mayor Cicilline’s campaigns.

The winner of today’s Democratic primary will face Republican candidate Maurice “Moe” Green and 3 independent candidates: Wilbur W. Jennings Jr., Maryelyn Alba-Acevedo, and John P. Tomasso in the November special election.

I thought this advertisement by the Providence Board of Canvassars was amusing. It’s written in such archaic langauge, that it might be difficult for its intended audience to understand.

…Wherefore, the qualified electors of the City of Providence who are further qualified to vote at said Primary are hereby notified and warned to assemble in the tenth Representative District meeting on the sixth day of October 2009…

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Breaking News: State Rep. Betsy Dennigan Resigns Seat

bd13-year incumbent Democratic State Representative Betsy Dennigan (Dist. 62), who represents constituencies in Pawtucket and East Providence, announced this afternoon that she is resigning her seat effective immediately, in order to devote her time towards a long shot primary race against incumbent 2nd District Congressman Jim Langevin in 2010.

In this evening’s online version of the Providence Journal, she stated:

“It has been a privilege to serve the people of my district,” she said in a statement released just before 6:30 p.m. “I’m grateful for the opportunity they provided me and the confidence they placed in me. The best way to honor this gift of trust and support is to make sure my constituents have a full-time Representative in the next session. My goal in stepping down today is to allow time for a special election. It’s critical that the 62nd District has the representation it needs and deserves next year.”

While it was widely assumed that she would not be seeking reelection in 2010, the timing of her sudden resignation this year will set up a Special Election in House District 62. The seat is roughly a 75% Pawtucket / 25% East Providence seat, so a Pawtucket-based candidate would probably have a better shot at winning. Given the timing of the special election in the weeks before Christmas, in the winter, and the fact that it is a Special Election, low turnout is almost a given. I am certain that it will be an interesting election from our perspective.

According to a well-informed source, the Special Election should occur within the next 70 to 90 days, with a primary, if necessary, to occur about 5 weeks prior. This would place the special election in mid to late December, with a primary in early to mid November.

Declarations of candidacy will likely occur within the next several weeks, once the R.I. Secretary of State’s office announces the special election calendar within the next several days.

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Help Moe Green Win State Rep. Special Election in Dist. 10

Moe_GreenWe are looking for volunteers to do “2” things in the near future, to help our GOP candidate win the special election in Providence’s House District 10.

#1 On TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th (the day of the Democratic primary), we will have volunteers passing out Moe’s campaign flyer to voters AFTER they have finished voting, and are on their way back to their car. Since 70 percent of the voters on Tuesday will vote for a loser in the 7-way primary, we think this will be very effective at getting them to vote for Moe on November 10th.

Moe and Dave Talan will be outside the largest polling place (Adelaide High School) all day. But we need volunteers to help for a few hours at the 3 other major polling places (Roger Williams Park Casino; Kilmartin Plaza; Leviton School Annex).

#2 On SATURDAY morning, OCTOBER 10th, volunteers will do a District-wide lit drop, and deliver flyers to all 5,000 households in the District. We need volunteers to pass out these flyers to a couple of hundred houses that would be assigned to you. (Note: We will be doing 2 additional lit drops later on, October 24 and November 7).

If you can help out with either of these, contact Moe’s campaign manager Dave Talan, for more details on where to meet and what time. Here is Dave’s contact info.

E-Mail: DaveTalan [at] aol [dot] com
Phone (home) 401-941-3662
Phone (cell) 401-862-7519 (call only if no answer at home phone)

If you are not already familiar with this race, here is some info about it. Continue reading ‘Help Moe Green Win State Rep. Special Election in Dist. 10′

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