Wednesday, June 27, 2007

State GOP Tusk Times

IN THIS ISSUE:

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
FROM 1st VICE CHAIR JOHN RUTLEDGE
TIM BEE: LEGISLATOR'S KEPT SPENDING LOW WHILE ADDRESSING PUBLICS NEEDS
FROM STATE TREASURER DEAN MARTIN
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME
AZGOP - "..in the news"
QUOTE OF THE WEEK


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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
Dear Friends,

The first campaign school of the 2007-2008 election cycle was a great success this past weekend, with more than one hundred attendees and guests ranging from candidates to campaign managers to grassroots activists filling the Colter Center at the Community Church of Joy in Glendale.

Our thanks go out to GOPAC, Ed Brookover of Greener and Hook and David Avella of Donatelli-Avella (and GOPAC), Maricopa Treasurer David Schweikert, State Elections Director Joe Kanefield and House Speaker Jim Weiers for their words of wisdom. And, of course, our collective thanks go out to our wonderful staff and amazing volunteers who put together an event that kept growing from 60 students to 85 students to eventually over 100 in just a matter of weeks! Our volunteers are truly the strength of our state party operations and we thank you so very much!

In the political world, much as been dominated of late by the immigration debate, and rightly so. Thanks to the efforts of many Arizonans (Republicans, Democrats and Independents alike), the Senate has yet to take action on the so-called “grand compromise” legislation we’ve simply come to call “the Kennedy Amnesty Bill.” CLICK HERE <http://click.emailgop.com/?ju=fe931c717262057f76&ls=fe6613727066037d7714&m=fef5167777630c&l=ff2c17777d65&s=fe5b157072630d7b7015&jb=ffcf14&t=> if you haven’t already and sign US Senator Jim Inhofe’s petition for border security (joining tens of thousands of your fellow Americans in this crusade to stop the flow of drugs, guns, criminals and even terrorists from crossing our southern border!).

In addition to the border security/immigration debate, Republicans are making headlines in other important areas: President Bush has garnered the support of 147 House Republicans who have pledged to uphold his vetoes over the Democrats runaway spending bills. And, US Rep. Ted Poe (R-Texas) has introduced legislation that would allow television coverage of US Supreme Court hearings (just as today there is C-Span coverage of congressional debates), further opening up to our public another great American deliberative body.

Incidentally, for those looking for a chuckle or two, CLICK HERE <http://click.emailgop.com/?ju=fe921c717262057f71&ls=fe6613727066037d7714&m=fef5167777630c&l=ff2c17777d65&s=fe5b157072630d7b7015&jb=ffcf14&t=> to read the Arizona Report, a new blog we just learned about which pokes fun of, well, just about everyone and is downright hilarious (if we can’t laugh at ourselves, we’re taking it all too seriously).

As always, it’s a tremendous honor to serve you as chairman.


Sincerely,

RANDY



FROM AZGOP 1st Vice Chairman John Rutledge

Dear Mr. President:

This letter is a plea on behalf of thousands of Republicans not only in Arizona, but across the country. These are the Republicans who worked countless hours on your behalf in 2000 and 2004. These are the same Republican who donated many dollars, made an untold number of phone calls, and knocked on thousands upon thousands of doors so that you might lead our “shining city upon a hill.” Although this letter man not represent all Republicans that fit those descriptions, it does however represent a majority based on the number of phone calls, faxes, e-mails, and conversations that have occurred over the past several weeks.

Many of us support you and our troops in Iraq and the goals of the United States of America overseas. We pray for your continued steadfast leadership and for the success and safety of our troops. As we watch your presidency wind down to its final days, we truly understand your desire to get “something” done on the issue of immigration reform. We also understand that the Democrats have no intention and no desire of securing the border, now or in the future.

We are not “anti-immigrant” Mr. President. My father came to this country in 1926 from Scotland, while my mother was born in Canada. I spent four years in the Navy, fighting for those freedoms of liberty, justice, and the rule of law that make this country great. After that, I dedicated forty years of my life to the Republican Party. In 1988, I was a delegate for your father to the Republican National Convention. In 2004, I was a delegate for you.

The only “fear mongering” I could be accused of in this multi-cultural neighborhood I have called home for the last twenty-five years would be the four foot by eight foot Bush/Cheney signs I proudly displayed on my lawn in both 2000 and 2004. It hurts Mr. President when my high school aged grandchildren ask what I did that caused you to call me names, simply because we disagree on immigration reform.

Our plea, Mr. President is that before you worry about “illegal immigrants” that you consider the hopes and dreams; the opportunities and goals; and the lives and liberties of the legal citizens, the people of this country that gave you the privilege and responsibility to lead our great nation. Please consider the effect that this legislation will have on our sons and daughters, on our nieces and nephews, and on our grandsons and granddaughters. God bless you Mr. President and God bless the United States of America.

Sincerely,

John Rutledge
1st Vice Chairman


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Legislators kept spending low while addressing public's needs

TIM BEE
From the Tuscon Citizen - Published: 06.25.2007

As a third-generation Tucson native, it is easy for me to understand why Arizona has become the fastest-growing state in the nation.

With its beautiful landscapes and variety of housing and business opportunities, there is something for everyone.

However, as we continue to attract people to our state, we must properly address our current and future infrastructure needs.

We began the legislative session with a vision for Arizona's future - where generations to come can enjoy a vibrant economy and an outstanding quality of life.

Our goal for the session was to keep spending low, while at the same time addressing the needs of our growing public.

CLICK HERE <http://click.emailgop.com/?ju=fe911c717262057f70&ls=fe6613727066037d7714&m=fef5167777630c&l=ff2c17777d65&s=fe5b157072630d7b7015&jb=ffcf14&t=> to read more.


Treasurer Dean Martin Forecasts Historic Increase In Funds For Teachers And Students

Investments Double Money From Education Endowment

(STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX) –Treasurer Dean Martin announced today that improved investment performance in the education endowment fund is likely to DOUBLE distributions next fiscal year.

These new funds will be available to schools for teacher pay raises, class size reduction, AIMS tutoring, teacher training and insurance, and dropout prevention programs.

“I am excited to announce that due to our investment performance, we are likely to more than DOUBLE the funds distributed for education this year,” Treasurer Dean Martin said. “This landmark increase means good news for teachers and students who are the direct recipients of our investments.”

CLICK HERE <http://click.emailgop.com/?ju=fe901c717262057f73&ls=fe6613727066037d7714&m=fef5167777630c&l=ff2c17777d65&s=fe5b157072630d7b7015&jb=ffcf14&t=> to read more.


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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME


The Arizona Diamondbacks would like to invite you to Maricopa Republican Day at ChaseField!!!

Discounted seating for this game is available in the follow locations

Lower Level, Baseline Reserves, Sections 133-134
Lower Level, Bleacher, Section 103
Diamond Level, Club Box, Section 202

***THE ONLY WAY TO GET YOUR TICKETS IS TO LOG ON TO:
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Enter republicans for i.d. and ballgame for password.

Sun, August 26, 2007 1:40 pm Chicago Cubs
*$10 Discount on Baseline Reserve and Diamond Level seats
*10,000 Kids’ Lunchboxes designed by ToddMcFarlane


***Seating is limited. All orders will be filled with the best available seats and mailed back to the address provided.***
***All Kids’ giveaways are for those fans 12 and younger.***

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AZGOP HOLD FIRST ANNUAL CAMPAIGN "BOOT CAMP" <http://click.emailgop.com/?ju=fe8d1c717262057f7c&ls=fe6613727066037d7714&m=fef5167777630c&l=ff2c17777d65&s=fe5b157072630d7b7015&jb=ffcf14&t=>

ARIZONA DAILY STAR: BRINGING DEMS IN HIGHLIGHTS BEE'S YEAR <http://click.emailgop.com/?ju=fe951c717262057e75&ls=fe6613727066037d7714&m=fef5167777630c&l=ff2c17777d65&s=fe5b157072630d7b7015&jb=ffcf14&t=>

LATEST POLL: CLINTON CAN'T COMPETE WITH GOP FRONTRUNNERS <http://click.emailgop.com/?ju=fe941c717262057e74&ls=fe6613727066037d7714&m=fef5167777630c&l=ff2c17777d65&s=fe5b157072630d7b7015&jb=ffcf14&t=>

MR. PULLEN GOES TO NEW YORK <http://click.emailgop.com/?ju=fe931c717262057e77&ls=fe6613727066037d7714&m=fef5167777630c&l=ff2c17777d65&s=fe5b157072630d7b7015&jb=ffcf14&t=>

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK


“Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.”
- Newt Gingrich

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