Saturday, November 13, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
The Implosion of the Colorado Republican Party
By Nate Marshall
Executive Director and Editor
The tumultuous election of 2010 in Colorado led to a brewing political force. Tea party members, conservatives who have been disenfranchised by the state’s GOP leadership and the political friends of Colorado’s stalwart conservative former congressman Tom Tancredo.
The state GOP leadership under Dick Wadhams and John Andrews has been a disaster for not only Republicans but all Coloradoans. The party all but guaranteed to pick up the Governor’s office and a US senate seat utterly threw it away by deciding that only Scott McInnis deserved to be the Governor and when he was forced to step aside after being caught accepting payment for a project he fabricated and plagiarized were offered many opportunities to address vacancy by filling it with such accomplished conservatives as Tancredo, Josh Penry or even football icon John Elway- yet backed a candidate in Dan Maes who was committing campaign violations wholesale.
Tom informed the leadership that he would run if they didn’t remove maes from the ballot, because Maes was an ineffective candidate who was caught fabricating much of his past and successes. When given no sign that the party would do the right thing Tom elected to join the American Constitution Party and in doing so angered the establishment but inspired over 600,000 people in the state of Colorado to back Tom.
So now the quandary or even quagmire that the Colorado Republican Party finds itself in. The party leaders have continued to attack Tom and his backers through viscous personal attacks and backroom deals made with democrats and their newly elected Governor John Hickenlooper. It is clear as day that GOP leaders Wadhams, Andrews and Owens have turned on their lapdogs Ron Michel and Joe Harrington to harass and intimidate Tom and his followers which cannot be allowed to stand.
The Colorado GOP, is on life support and we have an opportunity to save restore it and work to defeat Ed Perlmutter in 2012 and then Mark Udall for the US senate seat and Hickenlooper for the Governor’s seat in 2014. The opportunity is to oust the leadership and elect new blood into the state GOP and county GOP offices. It is not acceptable for the County Chairmen and the State Chairman and their attack machine to target one of their more successful leaders and his backers.
All voters in Colorado need to rise up against the GOP leadership in Colorado, condemn it and replace it with sensible, 21st century savvy leaders who understand and can effectively fight the democrats and left with better understanding of technology, issues and new methods of getting out the vote- which is what wins elections!
We as conservatives need to reach out to voters of all beliefs and principles and educate them as to why they should vote for us in 2012. We need to communicate that our goal of less government, less spending, control of taxes, a belief in national security which includes protecting our borders does not mean we will cut their job, we will not harass illegals and that we will help them raise themselves up to become successful Americans!
We need to reach out to the young and to the elderly, as much as the average American! By educating and discussing we can recruit them into the party as new blood, exciteable impressionable energy that can restore not only the Colorado GO but all conservatives to even greater heights.
I believe that the current crop of state GOP leaders are unable to comprehend this or understand how to reach out and build a grassroots caucus of the party!
I believe that under Tom Tancredo’s leadership the conservatives in Colorado can and will lead our national party’s return to the White House and all levels of government in 2012 and 2014!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Nate Marshall Politics: Operation Red Wave Begins!
Nate Marshall Politics: Operation Red Wave Begins!: "Operation Red Wave has begun! The effort to unseat democratic senators in 2012. 21 dems will be up for re-election and we want to gearup and..."
Operation Red Wave Begins!
Operation Red Wave has begun! The effort to unseat democratic senators in 2012. 21 dems will be up for re-election and we want to gearup and raise the money to help oust them.
Join me in sending a Tsunami as a final death blow to the democratic party!
(red wave is credited to Ben Watts)
Join me in sending a Tsunami as a final death blow to the democratic party!
(red wave is credited to Ben Watts)
Democrat Senators Up for 2012! 21 seats that we need to target now!
Courtesy of Wikipedia. Over the next few weeks I will take a look at each of these races and outline how we must attack them and how we defeat them. It is vital that we hold 65-70 senate seats after the 2012 election.
Democratic incumbent elections
There have been unconfirmed reports that Carper is suffering from a health problem. Carper has denied it, but has made statements to the effect that he might not run for reelection.[2]
Appointed Republican Senator George LeMieux, who currently serves with Nelson is being discussed as someone who may challenge Nelson in 2012.[3]
A poll conducted in July, 2010 showed Nelson leading LeMieux 49-28% with 23% undecided. Nelson also led former Governor Jeb Bush by a smaller margin of 46-44% with 9% undecided and a margin of error of ±3.26% [4]
Former Congressman Ed Case, who unsuccessfully ran against Akaka in the 2006 Senate election, has hinted that he might run for Akaka's seat in 2012, and he has already started fundraising for such a run.[5] Republican Governor of Hawaii Linda Lingle, who is term limited in 2010, said in October 2010 that she would "likely take a look at" the race.[6]
Republican Conservative Constitutionalist and Tea Party Activist, Chad Dewey, announced his intent to run in the 2012 election while attending the Tax Day Tea Party event in Washington D.C. on April 15, 2010.[8]
A poll conducted in March 2010 showed former Republican Governor John Engler leading Stabenow, 42% to 41%, with a margin of error of ±4% and 10% unsure.[9]
Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land is looking at running.[10]
McCaskill has never had particularly high approval ratings. In March 2009, her net approval was +5.
Republican Congressman Denny Rehberg has met with party officials about a possible run.[12]
Pundits and analysts have suggested Nelson will be one of the most vulnerable incumbents in 2012 after he secured deals to exempt Nebraska from new Medicaid payments, ease excise taxes on home state health insurance companies, and broker abortion deals in the Senate healthcare bill.[14]
Nebraska Governor David Heineman, Congressmen Lee Terry, Jeff Fortenberry, and Adrian M. Smith, and a wide variety of state officials are mentioned as potential candidates. Heineman has expressed no interest in the seat but would not rule out deciding to run at a later date.[14] A Rasmussen Reports survey conducted on December 28, 2009 has Heineman leading Nelson 61-30, with 4% undecided.
Former CNN Anchor Lou Dobbs is seriously considering a challenge to Menendez as either a Republican or Independent.[15]
Brown will seek reelection. Republican Congressman Jim Jordan and Ohio Republican Secretary of State nominee Jon Husted have been named as a possible contenders[19]
A special election to fill this seat was held in November 2010, which popular Democratic Governor Joe Manchin won.
Congressman Paul Ryan will not run against Kohl if he seeks reelection but will take a look at running for the Senate if Kohl were to retire.[26]
Connecticut Democratic Congressman Chris Murphy is a potential candidate.[27]
Pundits have predicted that due to Lieberman's unwavering support of John McCain he will be experiencing a tougher race than he normally runs.[28]
Democratic incumbent elections
[edit] Dianne Feinstein of California
Main article: United States Senate election in California, 2012
Four-term Senator Dianne Feinstein was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2006. At a rally for Barbara Boxer in October 2010, Feinstein said that she will be running for reelection.[1][edit] Tom Carper of Delaware
Main article: United States Senate election in Delaware, 2012
Two-term Senator Tom Carper was reelected with 70% of the vote in 2006.There have been unconfirmed reports that Carper is suffering from a health problem. Carper has denied it, but has made statements to the effect that he might not run for reelection.[2]
[edit] Bill Nelson of Florida
Main article: United States Senate election in Florida, 2012
Two-term Senator Bill Nelson was reelected with 60% of the vote in 2006. He will be 70 years old in 2012.Appointed Republican Senator George LeMieux, who currently serves with Nelson is being discussed as someone who may challenge Nelson in 2012.[3]
A poll conducted in July, 2010 showed Nelson leading LeMieux 49-28% with 23% undecided. Nelson also led former Governor Jeb Bush by a smaller margin of 46-44% with 9% undecided and a margin of error of ±3.26% [4]
[edit] Daniel Akaka of Hawaii
Main article: United States Senate election in Hawaii, 2012
Four-term Senator Daniel Akaka was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2006. He will be 88 years old in 2012.Former Congressman Ed Case, who unsuccessfully ran against Akaka in the 2006 Senate election, has hinted that he might run for Akaka's seat in 2012, and he has already started fundraising for such a run.[5] Republican Governor of Hawaii Linda Lingle, who is term limited in 2010, said in October 2010 that she would "likely take a look at" the race.[6]
[edit] Ben Cardin of Maryland
Main article: United States Senate election in Maryland, 2012
First-term Senator Ben Cardin was elected with 54% of the vote in 2006 against former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele. He will be 69 years old in 2012. According to a Public Policy Polling survey conducted of 569 voters from July 10–12, 2010, in a potential rematch of 2006, Cardin leads Steele 58% to 28%. In a generic matchup, Cardin leads with 51%, to an unknown generic Republican at 33%.[7][edit] Debbie Stabenow of Michigan
Main article: United States Senate election in Michigan, 2012
Two-term Senator Debbie Stabenow was re-elected in 2006 with 57% of the vote to 41% for Oakland County Sheriff and former State Senate Majority Leader Michael Bouchard after narrowly defeating Republican incumbent Spencer Abraham in 2000.Republican Conservative Constitutionalist and Tea Party Activist, Chad Dewey, announced his intent to run in the 2012 election while attending the Tax Day Tea Party event in Washington D.C. on April 15, 2010.[8]
A poll conducted in March 2010 showed former Republican Governor John Engler leading Stabenow, 42% to 41%, with a margin of error of ±4% and 10% unsure.[9]
Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land is looking at running.[10]
[edit] Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota
Main article: United States Senate election in Minnesota, 2012
First-term Senator Amy Klobuchar was elected with 58% of the vote in 2006. Senator Klobuchar's approval ratings, last reported at 59%, have steadily risen since her election in November 2006. Her quick response to the I-35 bridge collapse in her home city of Minneapolis and her travels around the state seem to have kept the senator's numbers up with the citizens of Minnesota.[edit] Claire McCaskill of Missouri
Main article: United States Senate election in Missouri, 2012
First-term Senator Claire McCaskill was elected with 49.6% of the vote in 2006, defeating then-incumbent Jim Talent. Missouri is often considered a swing state in presidential elections; it has voted for the winning candidate save twice since 1904—in 1956 and in 2008.McCaskill has never had particularly high approval ratings. In March 2009, her net approval was +5.
[edit] Jon Tester of Montana
Main article: United States Senate election in Montana, 2012
First-term Senator Jon Tester was elected with 49.2% of the vote in 2006, defeating incumbent Conrad Burns. Tester will seek reelection.[11]Republican Congressman Denny Rehberg has met with party officials about a possible run.[12]
[edit] Ben Nelson of Nebraska
Main article: United States Senate election in Nebraska, 2012
Two-term Senator and former Governor Ben Nelson was re-elected with 64% of the vote in 2006. He will be 71 years old in 2012. Nelson has decided to seek a third term.[13]Pundits and analysts have suggested Nelson will be one of the most vulnerable incumbents in 2012 after he secured deals to exempt Nebraska from new Medicaid payments, ease excise taxes on home state health insurance companies, and broker abortion deals in the Senate healthcare bill.[14]
Nebraska Governor David Heineman, Congressmen Lee Terry, Jeff Fortenberry, and Adrian M. Smith, and a wide variety of state officials are mentioned as potential candidates. Heineman has expressed no interest in the seat but would not rule out deciding to run at a later date.[14] A Rasmussen Reports survey conducted on December 28, 2009 has Heineman leading Nelson 61-30, with 4% undecided.
[edit] Bob Menendez of New Jersey
Main article: United States Senate election in New Jersey, 2012
First-term Senator Bob Menendez became the first Hispanic Senator to represent New Jersey in January 2006 when Former Senator Jon Corzine appointed him to the office after having resigned to become Governor, following his election to said office in November 2005. In November 2006 Menendez survived a strong challenge from Republican Tom Kean, Jr., son of popular former Governor and 9/11 Commission Chairman Tom Kean and was elected to a full term. He will be 58 years old in 2012.Former CNN Anchor Lou Dobbs is seriously considering a challenge to Menendez as either a Republican or Independent.[15]
[edit] Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico
Main article: United States Senate election in New Mexico, 2012
Five-term Senator Jeff Bingaman was re-elected with 71% of the vote in 2006. He will be 69 years old in 2012.[edit] Kirsten Gillibrand of New York
Main article: United States Senate election in New York, 2012
Two-term Senator Hillary Clinton was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2006. She narrowly lost the 2008 Democratic Presidential nomination to Barack Obama. She resigned on January 21, 2009 when the Senate confirmed her as Secretary of State. On January 23, Governor David Paterson appointed Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand to the seat. Gillibrand won a special election in 2010 with 61% of the vote. Gillibrand will seek reelection[16][edit] Kent Conrad of North Dakota
Main article: United States Senate election in North Dakota, 2012
Four-term Senator Kent Conrad was re-elected with 69% of the vote in 2006. Conrad has not decided whether to run for reelection.[17][edit] Sherrod Brown of Ohio
Main article: United States Senate election in Ohio, 2012
First-term Senator Sherrod Brown was elected with 56% of the vote in 2006, defeating then-incumbent Mike DeWine, whose popularity suffered due to scandals involving former Republican Governor Bob Taft and ex-Congressman Bob Ney. A poll conducted June 26–27 by Public Policy Polling shows that 45% of voters would vote to re-elect Brown, while 41% would vote to replace him.[18]Brown will seek reelection. Republican Congressman Jim Jordan and Ohio Republican Secretary of State nominee Jon Husted have been named as a possible contenders[19]
[edit] Bob Casey, Jr. of Pennsylvania
Main article: United States Senate election in Pennsylvania, 2012
First-term Senator Bob Casey, Jr., the son of popular former Governor Bob Casey, was elected with 58.7% of the vote in 2006, defeating then-incumbent Rick Santorum. A poll conducted by Public Policy Polling June 19–21, 2010 showed that in a Casey-Santorum rematch, Casey leads 51-39.[20][edit] Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island
Main article: United States Senate election in Rhode Island, 2012
First-term Senator Sheldon Whitehouse was elected with 53.5% of the vote in 2006, defeating then-incumbent Lincoln Chafee by 6 percentage points.[edit] Jim Webb of Virginia
Main article: United States Senate election in Virginia, 2012
First-term Senator and former Secretary of the Navy Jim Webb was elected to the Senate in 2006 by a margin of .6 percent, defeating then-incumbent George Allen in the biggest upset of the 2006 election. Allen is considering a rematch.[21][edit] Maria Cantwell of Washington
Main article: United States Senate election in Washington, 2012
Two-term Senator Maria Cantwell was re-elected with 57% of the vote in 2006 over Republican Mike McGavick. A poll conducted by Public Policy Polling July 27-August 1, 2010 of 1,204 voters had Cantwell leading in two potential matchups. In a matchup with Republican Congressman Dave Reichert, Cantwell led 47% to 41%. In a matchup with Republican Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Cantwell led 49% to 37%.[22][edit] Joe Manchin of West Virginia
Main article: United States Senate election in West Virginia, 2012
Former nine-term Senator Robert Byrd, the longest serving U.S. Senator in history, was re-elected with 64.4% of the vote in 2006. He voluntarily stepped down from his chairmanship of the powerful Appropriations Committee, effective January 6, 2009. In a speech on the Senate floor, Sen. Byrd proclaimed that he would remain in the Senate "till this old body drops."[23][24] On June 28, 2010, Robert Byrd died at the age of 92, leaving this seat vacant.A special election to fill this seat was held in November 2010, which popular Democratic Governor Joe Manchin won.
[edit] Herb Kohl of Wisconsin
Main article: United States Senate election in Wisconsin, 2012
Four-term Senator Herb Kohl, owner of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2006. He will be 77 years old in 2012. Kohl will determine whether he should seek reelection over the next several of months.[25]Congressman Paul Ryan will not run against Kohl if he seeks reelection but will take a look at running for the Senate if Kohl were to retire.[26]
[edit] Independent incumbent elections
[edit] Joe Lieberman of Connecticut
Main article: United States Senate election in Connecticut, 2012
Four-term Senator Joe Lieberman sat as a Democrat until 2006, when he was defeated by Ned Lamont in the Democratic primary. He won re-election with 49.7% of the vote in 2006 as an independent under the Connecticut for Lieberman Party and has since caucused with the Democrats as an "Independent Democrat." He will be 70 years old in 2012.Connecticut Democratic Congressman Chris Murphy is a potential candidate.[27]
Pundits have predicted that due to Lieberman's unwavering support of John McCain he will be experiencing a tougher race than he normally runs.[28]
[edit] Bernie Sanders of Vermont
Main article: United States Senate election in Vermont, 2012
First-term Senator Bernie Sanders is an independent Senator (and self-described democratic socialist) who caucuses with the Democrats and won election with 65.4% of the vote in 2006 after Jim Jeffords, also an independent, retired. He will be 71 years old in 2012.
Where do we go from here? A guide to planning for the 2012 elections.
Nate Marshall
Executive Director and Editor
Okay so we just won 63 house seats, 6 senate seats and hold 53% of state legislature seats. What do we do now? How do we prepare for the 2012 elections? Should we start fundraising now?
I believe it is vital that we go on the offensive immediately. Even before the 111th congress is sworn in. We must track and attack the democrats agenda on a minute by minute, day to day basis. We must also start to identify key races in the Senate for 2012 and develop our candidates to win those seats.
In addition, we must work with the Presidential candidates as they declare to take on Barack Obama. It is vital that we identify the strong candidates that have the most electability and we develop a unified, comprehensive contract with the american people to get their buy in with our candidates.
The GOP in conjunction with our strong Tea Party base must begin fundraising immediately. We must develop relationships with like minded organizations, corporations and individuals to raise 250-300 million dollars just for the Presidential campaign and another 250-300 million for congressional and senate races.
We the people, need to work together to preserve and defend states rights over the federal government and assert ourselves when the Obama administration and their minions want to socialize another industry or tax us as a way to assert control over any facet of our lives.
People over party! We need to stress smaller organizations working together as one conservative basein order to best reach out to independents and conservative democrats in order to win them to our side. We need to, dare I say it, community organize! Using small bands of like minded conservatives we need to build our base and discuss our ideas and how those ideas are those the founders insisted on when they formed our union. Those ideas haven't always been perfect nor have we butthey have enabled us to become the strongest nation in the world economically and strategically.
Executive Director and Editor
Okay so we just won 63 house seats, 6 senate seats and hold 53% of state legislature seats. What do we do now? How do we prepare for the 2012 elections? Should we start fundraising now?
I believe it is vital that we go on the offensive immediately. Even before the 111th congress is sworn in. We must track and attack the democrats agenda on a minute by minute, day to day basis. We must also start to identify key races in the Senate for 2012 and develop our candidates to win those seats.
In addition, we must work with the Presidential candidates as they declare to take on Barack Obama. It is vital that we identify the strong candidates that have the most electability and we develop a unified, comprehensive contract with the american people to get their buy in with our candidates.
The GOP in conjunction with our strong Tea Party base must begin fundraising immediately. We must develop relationships with like minded organizations, corporations and individuals to raise 250-300 million dollars just for the Presidential campaign and another 250-300 million for congressional and senate races.
We the people, need to work together to preserve and defend states rights over the federal government and assert ourselves when the Obama administration and their minions want to socialize another industry or tax us as a way to assert control over any facet of our lives.
People over party! We need to stress smaller organizations working together as one conservative basein order to best reach out to independents and conservative democrats in order to win them to our side. We need to, dare I say it, community organize! Using small bands of like minded conservatives we need to build our base and discuss our ideas and how those ideas are those the founders insisted on when they formed our union. Those ideas haven't always been perfect nor have we butthey have enabled us to become the strongest nation in the world economically and strategically.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Nate Marshall Politics: Nate's Guide to Election Day: secure your vote! pr...
Nate Marshall Politics: Nate's Guide to Election Day: secure your vote! pr...: "Okay let's face the real world! Democrats are scared and they are mobilizing to stop your vote! Don't let them! Already we are seeing issue..."
Nate's Guide to Election Day: secure your vote! protect your vote!
Okay let's face the real world! Democrats are scared and they are mobilizing to stop your vote! Don't let them!
Already we are seeing issues with voter suppression and machine rigging in Nevada.
Here are some tips:
1. You have a right to vote and a right to your vote being counted the way YOU intended!
2. Scout out the polling location over the weekend! If possible ask for a tour!
3. Arrive at least 2 hours earlier than you lan to vote.
4. Do your homework over the weekend! Know who and what you're voting for.
5.Ask questions! If you see a problem bring it to the attention of the election judges, or law enforcement!
6. You may have a right to cast a provisional ballot! You also may be able to use a paper ballot! Take a picture of it with your camera phone.
7. Remember that it is illegal to electioneer witin 100 feet of most polls.
9. If you're available ask your local candidates or party if you can help drive people to the polls!
Already we are seeing issues with voter suppression and machine rigging in Nevada.
Here are some tips:
1. You have a right to vote and a right to your vote being counted the way YOU intended!
2. Scout out the polling location over the weekend! If possible ask for a tour!
3. Arrive at least 2 hours earlier than you lan to vote.
4. Do your homework over the weekend! Know who and what you're voting for.
5.Ask questions! If you see a problem bring it to the attention of the election judges, or law enforcement!
6. You may have a right to cast a provisional ballot! You also may be able to use a paper ballot! Take a picture of it with your camera phone.
7. Remember that it is illegal to electioneer witin 100 feet of most polls.
9. If you're available ask your local candidates or party if you can help drive people to the polls!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Saturday, October 9, 2010
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