Here’s the best summary of last night’s debate that we’ve heard: "If we were choosing a leader of the Harvard debate team, I think it'd be Barack. Street fight, McCain. We'll have to see what kind of president they want."--Mike Murphy, MSNBC
With the candidates out of a shared spotlight, the economy is back in it.
John McCain will continue to be the American taxpayer’s strongest ally, putting country first.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Chairman Greer’s Statement Regarding Presidential Debate
Tallahassee—Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer released the following statement regarding the Presidential Debate this evening:
"Tonight's debate further illustrates John McCain's remarkable leadership and judgment. Over the course of this week, we have been faced with tough and alarming challenges, but the one constant has been John McCain's insistence that we put country first and work to protect American taxpayers. The same maverick leadership that led Senator McCain to take this remarkable step this week was evident tonight.
"Under the leadership of John McCain, we will address our economic crisis, maintain our national security, and find common-sense, bipartisan resolutions to the challenges that face our nation's families, homeowners, and small businesses."
"Tonight's debate further illustrates John McCain's remarkable leadership and judgment. Over the course of this week, we have been faced with tough and alarming challenges, but the one constant has been John McCain's insistence that we put country first and work to protect American taxpayers. The same maverick leadership that led Senator McCain to take this remarkable step this week was evident tonight.
"Under the leadership of John McCain, we will address our economic crisis, maintain our national security, and find common-sense, bipartisan resolutions to the challenges that face our nation's families, homeowners, and small businesses."
Friday, September 26, 2008
The Debate is On!
STATEMENT BY MCCAIN CAMPAIGN ON NEGOTIATIONS
ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released the following statement on negotiations:
"John McCain's decision to suspend his campaign was made in the hopes that politics could be set aside to address our economic crisis.
"In response, Americans saw a familiar spectacle in Washington. At a moment of crisis that threatened the economic security of American families, Washington played the blame game rather than work together to find a solution that would avert a collapse of financial markets without squandering hundreds of billions of taxpayers' money to bailout bankers and brokers who bet their fortunes on unsafe lending practices.
"Both parties in both houses of Congress and the administration needed to come together to find a solution that would deserve the trust of the American people. And while there were attempts to do that, much of yesterday was spent fighting over who would get the credit for a deal and who would get the blame for failure. There was no deal or offer yesterday that had a majority of support in Congress. There was no deal yesterday that included adequate protections for the taxpayers. It is not enough to cut deals behind closed doors and then try to force it on the rest of Congress -- especially when it amounts to thousands of dollars for every American family.
"The difference between Barack Obama and John McCain was apparent during the White House meeting yesterday where Barack Obama's priority was political posturing in his opening monologue defending the package as it stands. John McCain listened to all sides so he could help focus the debate on finding a bipartisan resolution that is in the interest of taxpayers and homeowners. The Democratic interests stood together in opposition to an agreement that would accommodate additional taxpayer protections.
"Senator McCain has spent the morning talking to members of the Administration, members of the Senate, and members of the House. He is optimistic that there has been significant progress toward a bipartisan agreement now that there is a framework for all parties to be represented in negotiations, including Representative Blunt as a designated negotiator for House Republicans. The McCain campaign is resuming all activities and the Senator will travel to the debate this afternoon. Following the debate, he will return to Washington to ensure that all voices and interests are represented in the final agreement, especially those of taxpayers and homeowners."
ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released the following statement on negotiations:
"John McCain's decision to suspend his campaign was made in the hopes that politics could be set aside to address our economic crisis.
"In response, Americans saw a familiar spectacle in Washington. At a moment of crisis that threatened the economic security of American families, Washington played the blame game rather than work together to find a solution that would avert a collapse of financial markets without squandering hundreds of billions of taxpayers' money to bailout bankers and brokers who bet their fortunes on unsafe lending practices.
"Both parties in both houses of Congress and the administration needed to come together to find a solution that would deserve the trust of the American people. And while there were attempts to do that, much of yesterday was spent fighting over who would get the credit for a deal and who would get the blame for failure. There was no deal or offer yesterday that had a majority of support in Congress. There was no deal yesterday that included adequate protections for the taxpayers. It is not enough to cut deals behind closed doors and then try to force it on the rest of Congress -- especially when it amounts to thousands of dollars for every American family.
"The difference between Barack Obama and John McCain was apparent during the White House meeting yesterday where Barack Obama's priority was political posturing in his opening monologue defending the package as it stands. John McCain listened to all sides so he could help focus the debate on finding a bipartisan resolution that is in the interest of taxpayers and homeowners. The Democratic interests stood together in opposition to an agreement that would accommodate additional taxpayer protections.
"Senator McCain has spent the morning talking to members of the Administration, members of the Senate, and members of the House. He is optimistic that there has been significant progress toward a bipartisan agreement now that there is a framework for all parties to be represented in negotiations, including Representative Blunt as a designated negotiator for House Republicans. The McCain campaign is resuming all activities and the Senator will travel to the debate this afternoon. Following the debate, he will return to Washington to ensure that all voices and interests are represented in the final agreement, especially those of taxpayers and homeowners."
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Greer Calls on Florida Democrats, Obama Campaign to Refute Inappropriate Statements
Tallahassee- Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer today released the following statement calling on Florida Democrats and the Obama campaign to refute U.S. Representative Alcee Hastings’ (D-Miramar) divisive remarks regarding Republican Vice-Presidential nominee Sarah Palin:
“Alcee Hastings managed to attack sportsmen, African Americans, and the Jewish community in one sentence. By claiming that Governor Palin and those Americans who choose to bear arms do not care about the Jewish and African-American citizens of our country, Hastings is viciously throwing the worst kind of stereotypes at the wall and hoping one of them sticks. Even more unfortunate is the fact that this statement comes on the heels of an Obama Florida staff member’s comments that Governor Palin was as ‘Nazi sympathizer.’ The staffer had the good sense to backtrack from his comments, and so should Alcee Hastings.
“Unless Senator Obama and the Florida Democrat Party believes that ‘anybody toting guns and stripping moose don’t care too much about what they do with Jews and blacks,’ both Obama and the FDP should immediately refute this ridiculous and divisive statement.”
“Alcee Hastings managed to attack sportsmen, African Americans, and the Jewish community in one sentence. By claiming that Governor Palin and those Americans who choose to bear arms do not care about the Jewish and African-American citizens of our country, Hastings is viciously throwing the worst kind of stereotypes at the wall and hoping one of them sticks. Even more unfortunate is the fact that this statement comes on the heels of an Obama Florida staff member’s comments that Governor Palin was as ‘Nazi sympathizer.’ The staffer had the good sense to backtrack from his comments, and so should Alcee Hastings.
“Unless Senator Obama and the Florida Democrat Party believes that ‘anybody toting guns and stripping moose don’t care too much about what they do with Jews and blacks,’ both Obama and the FDP should immediately refute this ridiculous and divisive statement.”
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
BREAKING NEWS: John McCain Suspends Campaign to Focus on Economic Crisis
John McCain's Remarks on the Economic Crisis
New York, NY
America this week faces an historic crisis in our financial system. We must pass legislation to address this crisis. If we do not, credit will dry up, with devastating consequences for our economy. People will no longer be able to buy homes and their life savings will be at stake. Businesses will not have enough money to pay their employees. If we do not act, ever corner of our country will be impacted. We cannot allow this to happen.
Last Friday, I laid out my proposal and I have since discussed my priorities and concerns with the bill the Administration has put forward. Senator Obama has expressed his priorities and concerns. This morning, I met with a group of economic advisers to talk about the proposal on the table and the steps that we should take going forward. I have also spoken with members of Congress to hear their perspective.
It has become clear that no consensus has developed to support the Administration's proposal. I do not believe that the plan on the table will pass as it currently stands, and we are running out of time.
Tomorrow morning, I will suspend my campaign and return to Washington after speaking at the Clinton Global Initiative. I have spoken to Senator Obama and informed him of my decision and have asked him to join me.
I am calling on the President to convene a meeting with the leadership from both houses of Congress, including Senator Obama and myself. It is time for both parties to come together to solve this problem.
We must meet as Americans, not as Democrats or Republicans, and we must meet until this crisis is resolved. I am directing my campaign to work with the Obama campaign and the commission on presidential debates to delay Friday night's debate until we have taken action to address this crisis.
I am confident that before the markets open on Monday we can achieve consensus on legislation that will stabilize our financial markets, protect taxpayers and homeowners, and earn the confidence of the American people. All we must do to achieve this is temporarily set politics aside, and I am committed to doing so.
Following September 11th, our national leaders came together at a time of crisis. We must show that kind of patriotism now. Americans across our country lament the fact that partisan divisions in Washington have prevented us from addressing our national challenges. Now is our chance to come together to prove that Washington is once again capable of leading this country.
New York, NY
America this week faces an historic crisis in our financial system. We must pass legislation to address this crisis. If we do not, credit will dry up, with devastating consequences for our economy. People will no longer be able to buy homes and their life savings will be at stake. Businesses will not have enough money to pay their employees. If we do not act, ever corner of our country will be impacted. We cannot allow this to happen.
Last Friday, I laid out my proposal and I have since discussed my priorities and concerns with the bill the Administration has put forward. Senator Obama has expressed his priorities and concerns. This morning, I met with a group of economic advisers to talk about the proposal on the table and the steps that we should take going forward. I have also spoken with members of Congress to hear their perspective.
It has become clear that no consensus has developed to support the Administration's proposal. I do not believe that the plan on the table will pass as it currently stands, and we are running out of time.
Tomorrow morning, I will suspend my campaign and return to Washington after speaking at the Clinton Global Initiative. I have spoken to Senator Obama and informed him of my decision and have asked him to join me.
I am calling on the President to convene a meeting with the leadership from both houses of Congress, including Senator Obama and myself. It is time for both parties to come together to solve this problem.
We must meet as Americans, not as Democrats or Republicans, and we must meet until this crisis is resolved. I am directing my campaign to work with the Obama campaign and the commission on presidential debates to delay Friday night's debate until we have taken action to address this crisis.
I am confident that before the markets open on Monday we can achieve consensus on legislation that will stabilize our financial markets, protect taxpayers and homeowners, and earn the confidence of the American people. All we must do to achieve this is temporarily set politics aside, and I am committed to doing so.
Following September 11th, our national leaders came together at a time of crisis. We must show that kind of patriotism now. Americans across our country lament the fact that partisan divisions in Washington have prevented us from addressing our national challenges. Now is our chance to come together to prove that Washington is once again capable of leading this country.
Hispanics favor McCain in Florida
By Luis F. Perez, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Florida Hispanics are going against the national grain in the presidential race, two new surveys show.
A Sun Sentinel-Florida Times-Union poll found that 48 percent of likely Hispanic voters in Florida back Republican presidential candidate John McCain, compared with 41 percent who support Democratic candidate Barack Obama. Ten percent remain undecided.
To view entire article, click here.
Florida Hispanics are going against the national grain in the presidential race, two new surveys show.
A Sun Sentinel-Florida Times-Union poll found that 48 percent of likely Hispanic voters in Florida back Republican presidential candidate John McCain, compared with 41 percent who support Democratic candidate Barack Obama. Ten percent remain undecided.
To view entire article, click here.
Lt. Governor Kottkamp Endorses Thad Altman for State Senate
Tallahassee–Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp today announced his endorsement of State Representative Thad Altman for State Senate District 24. Altman, a veteran state legislator from the Space Coast, is running for the State Senate seat formerly held by Senator Bill Posey (R-Rockledge).
“Community service is important to Representative Altman,” said Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp. “As a community leader and state representative, Thad has worked very hard to bring more high wage high tech and aerospace jobs to Central Florida in preparation for the retirement of the Space Shuttle program. Additionally, his business friendly polices earned him the 2008 Champion for Business Award from Associated Industries of Florida.”
“Thad will carry on the tradition of strong conservative leadership in the district,” continued Kottkamp. “He understands the challenges and facing the families and small business owners in the district and is ready to serve the people of the Space Coast in this new capacity.”
Representative Altman was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2003 and reelected subsequently. He currently serves on the following Committees: Education Innovation & Career Preparation, Environment Protection, Joint Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee, S chools & Learning Council and Committee on Financial Institutions. Altman also serves as a Director on the Board of Space Florida and Workforce Florida Board of Directors.
Altman and his wife Mary Pat reside in Melbourne with their children Hunter, McKenzie, and Sullivan. State Senate District 24 covers portions of Brevard, Orange and Seminole Counties.
“Community service is important to Representative Altman,” said Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp. “As a community leader and state representative, Thad has worked very hard to bring more high wage high tech and aerospace jobs to Central Florida in preparation for the retirement of the Space Shuttle program. Additionally, his business friendly polices earned him the 2008 Champion for Business Award from Associated Industries of Florida.”
“Thad will carry on the tradition of strong conservative leadership in the district,” continued Kottkamp. “He understands the challenges and facing the families and small business owners in the district and is ready to serve the people of the Space Coast in this new capacity.”
Representative Altman was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2003 and reelected subsequently. He currently serves on the following Committees: Education Innovation & Career Preparation, Environment Protection, Joint Legislative Sunset Advisory Committee, S chools & Learning Council and Committee on Financial Institutions. Altman also serves as a Director on the Board of Space Florida and Workforce Florida Board of Directors.
Altman and his wife Mary Pat reside in Melbourne with their children Hunter, McKenzie, and Sullivan. State Senate District 24 covers portions of Brevard, Orange and Seminole Counties.
Veteran's for McCain
The Veteran Victory 2008 Bus Tour made a stop in Tallahassee yesterday. We had the honor of hearing from Senator McCain’s friend and former cellmate, Lt. Colonel Orson Swindle, USMC (Ret), who spoke about why John McCain is ready to lead this country. We also heard from former POW’s Colonel Tom Moe, USAF (Ret), former Command Master Chief Petty Officer Bill Randall, Bob Stumpf and former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
New Video Coming Soon...
In the meantime, do you have some Unconventional Wisdom to share? If so, and if you think you deserve a shout out in an upcoming video, send your idea(s) to Erin at evansickle@rpof.org. If your political punditry is first-class, you might even get to appear in a guest video.
-Conventional Wisdom Team
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McCain sera entrevistado en Genesis 680 AM
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Contacto Noah Chaparro
813-637-8000
Septiembre 22 de 2008
TAMPA - Este jueves 25 de Septiembre el candidato presidencial y senador John McCain sera entrevistado en el popular show de la mañana, "Buenos Días Familia" en la estación WGES Génesis 680 a las 8:05 AM. Se tocaran varios temas incluyendo los asuntos relevantes de inmigración y las relaciones de Estados Unidos con varios de los países latino americanos. Le invitamos a sintonizar la frecuencia 680 AM para que conozcan mejor como piensa el candidato republicano sobre estos temas de salir electo presidente.
Génesis 680 es una estación Cristiana enfocada en traer inspiración, información y entretenimiento a las familias de la región oeste central de la Florida. Es además la estación oficial hispana de los Tampa Bay Rays, el equipo ganador de Baseball de la Bahía de Tampa.
Contacto Noah Chaparro
813-637-8000
Septiembre 22 de 2008
TAMPA - Este jueves 25 de Septiembre el candidato presidencial y senador John McCain sera entrevistado en el popular show de la mañana, "Buenos Días Familia" en la estación WGES Génesis 680 a las 8:05 AM. Se tocaran varios temas incluyendo los asuntos relevantes de inmigración y las relaciones de Estados Unidos con varios de los países latino americanos. Le invitamos a sintonizar la frecuencia 680 AM para que conozcan mejor como piensa el candidato republicano sobre estos temas de salir electo presidente.
Génesis 680 es una estación Cristiana enfocada en traer inspiración, información y entretenimiento a las familias de la región oeste central de la Florida. Es además la estación oficial hispana de los Tampa Bay Rays, el equipo ganador de Baseball de la Bahía de Tampa.
Florida TAR's Video Contest
Would you like to earn an Amazon gift certificate?
If so you need to make a short(2-10 min) video about the TeenAge Republicans, Republican Party, or McCain campaign and submit it to the Florida Federation of TeenAge Republicans by midnight on October 5th.
We are going to have prizes available for the top three videos.
Our first place prize is a $50.00 Amazon Gift Certificate and a ticket to our Reagan Day Convention in January. Our second place prize is a $25.00 Amazon Gift Certificate and a ticket to our Reagan Day Convention. Our third place prize is a ticket to our Reagan Day Convention.
Furthermore, every video submitted has a chance to be displayed as the intro video to our website.
Everyone is encouraged to take part in this contest. An individual can submit as many videos as he/she wants to.
You can submit a video by clicking here and post your video.
If so you need to make a short(2-10 min) video about the TeenAge Republicans, Republican Party, or McCain campaign and submit it to the Florida Federation of TeenAge Republicans by midnight on October 5th.
We are going to have prizes available for the top three videos.
Our first place prize is a $50.00 Amazon Gift Certificate and a ticket to our Reagan Day Convention in January. Our second place prize is a $25.00 Amazon Gift Certificate and a ticket to our Reagan Day Convention. Our third place prize is a ticket to our Reagan Day Convention.
Furthermore, every video submitted has a chance to be displayed as the intro video to our website.
Everyone is encouraged to take part in this contest. An individual can submit as many videos as he/she wants to.
You can submit a video by clicking here and post your video.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Politico on Sarah Palin
Politico's Jonathan Martin: 'Sarah Palin [on Sunday] attracted the largest crowd yet to any Republican campaign event this cycle, drawing tens of thousands of Floridians out in a conservative-leaning retirement community north of Orlando for a solo rally.'
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Governor Sarah Palin Wows Crowd, Breaks Attendance Record in Florida
The Villages, FL-Governor Sarah Palin participated in a Road to Victory Rally today in The Villages, Florida, telling the 60,000 attendees how she and John McCain will reform Washington and turn the nation in a new, positive direction.
"We were thrilled to welcome Governor Palin to Florida for her first trip to the state," noted RPOF Chairman Jim Greer. "Change is coming to Washington, and it will begin on January 20th when we start referring to John McCain and Governor Palin not as 'Senator' and 'Governor,' but as 'Mr. President' and 'Madam Vice President.'
The crowd at The Villages, estimated at 60,000, heard from Attorney General Bill McCollum and Chairman Greer and enjoyed entertainment by country music star Aaron Tippin and other local artists. People traveled from across Florida and from other states to hear from the Republican Vice Presidential nominee.
"Today Floridians were fortunate to have not only one but two of the nation's most popular Governors, with the highest approval ratings, in our state," concluded Chairman Greer. "Today we proved that Florida is not only McCain Country, it is Palin Country too."
"We were thrilled to welcome Governor Palin to Florida for her first trip to the state," noted RPOF Chairman Jim Greer. "Change is coming to Washington, and it will begin on January 20th when we start referring to John McCain and Governor Palin not as 'Senator' and 'Governor,' but as 'Mr. President' and 'Madam Vice President.'
The crowd at The Villages, estimated at 60,000, heard from Attorney General Bill McCollum and Chairman Greer and enjoyed entertainment by country music star Aaron Tippin and other local artists. People traveled from across Florida and from other states to hear from the Republican Vice Presidential nominee.
"Today Floridians were fortunate to have not only one but two of the nation's most popular Governors, with the highest approval ratings, in our state," concluded Chairman Greer. "Today we proved that Florida is not only McCain Country, it is Palin Country too."
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