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2008 Republican 9th Assembly District Convention
Cliff Thompson Nomination
Dennis Brenner Nomination
Dennis Brenner Second
Dennis Brenner Second (2)
Michael Crockett Nomination
Michael Crockett Second
Cliff Thompson Speech
Dennis Brenner Speech
Michael Crockett Speech
Roll Call Vote
Cliff Thompson Acceptance
2008 1st Congressional District Republican Convention
Start of Convention
Rules Committee
Credentials Committee
Nominations
Seconding
Acceptance
January 26, 2008 Presidential Straw Poll
Introduction by Susan Bysiewicz
Clinton Speech
Huckabee Speech
Obama Speech
Ron Paul Speech
McCain Speech
Supporter Speeches
Results Announcement
January 25, 2008 GOP Straw Poll
Pre-Speech Interviews
Starting Ceremony
McCain Video/Speech
Huckabee Speech
Giuliani Speech
Romney Video/Speech
Ron Paul Video/Speech
Straw Poll Closing, Results & Interviews
July 4th ReTea Party in Hartford
The Capitol, Hartford, Conn.
12 noon – 3pm
Our grievances with the state of government in Washington, DC go well beyond one administration, a few policies, specific politicians, or a particular political party. The fuel behind our passion derives from the bipartisan destruction of our individual liberties, disrespect for our economic, social, and political well-being, and the shredding of our constitution.
To reclaim our independence and American civic traditions, the following are four key principles and positions that we must demand from our representatives.
PRINCIPLES
Bailouts, Taxes, and Spending Responsibility
There should be no taxpayer bailouts of corporations, and government should never grant private organizations license to commit criminal or fraudulent acts. We must also seek greater transparency of the Federal Reserve System through investigation, evaluation, and audit of its relationships with banking, corporate, and other financial institutions.
Respect the Integrity of the Constitution
We believe that the Constitution was instituted to restrain the arbitrary exercise of government power and to safeguard liberty. A government that routinely disregards the Constitution for the sake of political expediency cannot long remain a defender of the rights of its citizens.
Reducing the National Debt
We believe that there should be no increase in the national debt. The burden of debt placed on the next generation is unjust; it has greatly diminished the power of our dollar and threatens to undo decades of economic progress.
Individual Freedom
We must protect the privacy and civil liberties of all persons under US jurisdiction. We must repeal or radically change the Patriot Act, the Military Commissions Act, and the FISA legislation. We must reject the notion and practice of torture, eliminations of habeas corpus, secret tribunals, and secret prisons.
http://connecticut.reteaparty.com
http://www.freeandequal.org
"We're Done With Dodd" protest lots of fun.
CT Resistance put on a protest in front of Dodd’s office this past Saturday which was quite entertaining.
From their page:
The event was a success. There were hundreds at the protest. Everyone I talked to said they had a great time. We must thank a lot of people:
The Hartford Police. They were a big help and treated us well.
Campaign for Liberty. Huge help in promoting the event.
Scott Adamsons for filming the event.
Pam Fowler, Jim Azzola, Papa Possum, and Joe Visconti for speaking.
Michael Marcucci for co-authoring the Declaration of Independence from King Dodd II.
We pulled all this off without any help from the Republicans.
I caught the event on video using my new Blackberry 8900 (I know why they call it crackberry now) and attempted to stream it but QIK, the streaming application, seems to have borked most of the video. I do have one of the two best parts of the protest. Sadly I lost the second which was an analysis of Dodd’s Iowa caucus results. Did you know only 2 in each 10,000 caucus voters cast a ballot for Dodd?
I look forward to more from Sean Murphy in the future.
Check out around the 7 minute mark for a funny poem from Papa Possum.
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East Hartford GOP Seeks Candidates
East Hartford Republican Town Committee |
East Hartford GOP Seeks Candidates
The East Hartford Republican Town Committee (EHRTC) is seeking candidates for the following offices.
Mayor
Town Council
Selectman
Board of Education
Constable
Registered East Hartford Republicans with questions or interest in these offices should contact Valentine Povinelli, Chairman of the EHRTC Selection Committee, by phone at (860) 568-5373 or by email at vpovinelli@aol.com or contact Paul Roczynski, EHRTC Chairman, by phone at (860) 569-7006.
The EHRTC Selection Committee is currently conducting interviews with interested individuals. Candidate endorsements by the EHRTC will occur in July so time is limited.
Down with Dodd… and Simmons too
So here we are. Dodd is vulnerable and a very good chance exists to kick the guy out of office in 2010. Frankly, for his dishonesty and contempt for the Constitution he’s sworn to uphold and the taxpayers he is supposed to represent he deserves much worse than being voted out of office.
Now National and State Republicans are demonstrating exactly what the problem is in American politics. Rob Simmons with the unofficial nod of both the State and National Republican party has jumped in the ring. In case you aren’t from eastern Connecticut Mr. Simmons was the eastern Connecticut U.S. House Representative who lost to Joe Courtney two cycles ago. Are we following the principle of the political ladder/treadmill in this state or do we just not have an honestly worthwhile Senate candidate?
Here is Simmons’ unremarkable and unprincipled voting record courtesy of the Washington Post:
http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/s001152/votes/
Here’s a Republican who didn’t vote for Obama or McCain who won’t vote for Dodd or Simmons either.
EHRTC chose not to take Constitutional Stand
In response to the blatant Constitutional violation of Ted Kennedy in accepting a Knighthood while serving in the United States Senate I introduced a resolution demanding his resignation within 14 days at tonight’s East Hartford Republican Town Committee meeting.
Sadly, a vast majority did not feel as I did that it was important to make a stand for the United Stated Constitution on this issue.
Text of the proposed resolution:
Whereas, Article I, Section 9 of the United States Constitution states “No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.”; and
Whereas, On March 4th 2009 Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Gordon Brown announced sitting Senator Edward Moore Kennedy, also known as Ted Kennedy, was given an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II entitling him to be known as Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire; and
Whereas, On March 4th 2009 Senator Edward Moore Kennedy publicly acknowledged his acceptance of an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II entitling him to be known as Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire; and
Whereas, The United States Congress passed no resolution to permit Senator Edward Moore Kennedy to receive a title of any kind whatever from Queen Elizabeth II; and
Whereas, The above mentioned facts evidence a willful violation by Senator Edward Moore Kennedy of the United States Constitution and his oath of office to defend the United Stated Constitution; Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the East Hartford Republican Town Committee, That the East Hartford Republicans –
(1) Demand Senator Edward Moore Kennedy resign from the United States Senate within 14 days.
(2) Demand the United States Senate initiate proceedings for removal of Senator Edward Moore Kennedy upon failure to resign within 14 days.
We must stand on the Constitution or we will find ourselves being stood on.
