The following is an excerpt from foxnews.com
Rudy Giuliani formally dropped his presidential bid and endorsed John McCain Wednesday, setting up the Arizona senator with valuable support and big press heading into the GOP primary debate in California.
Giuliani pledged to campaign with McCain wherever he is needed, and touted his former rival as an “American hero” and “the most qualified candidate to be the next commander in chief of the United States.”
Giuliani spoke at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., where the Republican debate was being held just two hours later.
“He came from way behind to go way ahead, and once again displayed his tenacity, his courage, his ability to focus, his ability to get things done,” Giuliani said, referring to McCain’s surge over the past two months. “I can’t imagine a campaign that better demonstrates who the person to be president of the United States should be.”
On his plane en route to The Golden State, the former New York City mayor said that he opted to end his faltering campaign because he did not want to eat into McCain’s support on Super Tuesday, when just four remaining candidates will battle for the 1,023 delegates allocated from 21 states voting that day.
“It’s disappointing to lose a race for president because you believe you’re the best candidate, but I had made it clear before I had to make this decision who I thought the other best candidate was,” Giuliani said.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
SUPER TUESDAY EVENT
Just wanted to remind everyone about the next event for the Greene County Young Repbulicans. I hope to see everyone on Tuesday February 5th at 8 pm at the Beaver-Vu Bowling alley on North Fairfield Rd. We will be watching results from other states (Ohio's primary is March 4th) come in as votes are counted!
We will attempt to have a short meeting at the start of th event so please plan to come early and stay late- Alaska's polls close at 1 A.M EST so it may be a long night! (Last poll I saw showed Ron Paul leading in Alaska)
Hope to see everyone there for a fun filled evening.
Zach Upton
P.S. This is a "Bring a Friend Free" event so please pass this invitation along to others who would be interested
We will attempt to have a short meeting at the start of th event so please plan to come early and stay late- Alaska's polls close at 1 A.M EST so it may be a long night! (Last poll I saw showed Ron Paul leading in Alaska)
Hope to see everyone there for a fun filled evening.
Zach Upton
P.S. This is a "Bring a Friend Free" event so please pass this invitation along to others who would be interested
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Dan Harkins Announces Candidacy for Congress
On January 4, 2008, Dan Harkins, a resident of Springfield, Ohio, filed his Petitions with the
Greene County Board of Elections to place his name on the 2008 Republican Primary Ballot for the
for the 7th Congressional District. The primary election will be held on March 4, 2008.
Dan Harkins, age 47, is an attorney in Springfield who has a general civil law practice which
includes matters involving health care and taxation. Harkins is an established civic leader. He was
the President of the Springfield Family YMCA and the President of Tecumseh Council, Boy Scouts
of America. His service resulted in various awards including the Silver Beaver award from
Tecumseh Council, the Board Award of Distinction from the Association of Ohio Philanthropic
Homes, Housing and Services for the Aging, and a Community Service Award from the Ohio State
Bar Association.
Harkins has served with distinction as Chairman of the Clark County Republican Party for
10 years and as a member of the Clark County Board of Elections for 9 years. During the 2000
Presidential Recount in Florida, Harkins served as an observer, Team Leader, and Floor Manager.
Harkins was an alternate to the 2000 National Republican Convention and a delegate to the 2004
National Republican Convention. Should his candidacy Petitions be approved, Harkins will resign
as Chairman of the Clark County Republican Party and from the Clark County Board of Elections.
“Unreasonable taxes and unfunded mandates are hampering our economy. The
overwhelming burdens of a growing federal deficit and a troubled Social Security system need to
be resolved. Effective solutions are urgently needed to fulfill our commitments and to strengthen
our economy, so that our Nation may better compete in the global economy,” Harkins said.
“We need to champion Republican principles of lower taxes and less intrusive government.
Political rhetoric needs to be followed with effective action,” Harkins stated.
“I have been encouraged by many residents within the Congressional District to seek the
nomination. I am humbled by their encouragement and support. I look forward to running an
effective campaign,” said Harkins.
Attached are a campaign contact sheet, biographic statement about the candidate and
campaign photograph.
Paid for by the Harkins for Congress Committee
Greene County Board of Elections to place his name on the 2008 Republican Primary Ballot for the
for the 7th Congressional District. The primary election will be held on March 4, 2008.
Dan Harkins, age 47, is an attorney in Springfield who has a general civil law practice which
includes matters involving health care and taxation. Harkins is an established civic leader. He was
the President of the Springfield Family YMCA and the President of Tecumseh Council, Boy Scouts
of America. His service resulted in various awards including the Silver Beaver award from
Tecumseh Council, the Board Award of Distinction from the Association of Ohio Philanthropic
Homes, Housing and Services for the Aging, and a Community Service Award from the Ohio State
Bar Association.
Harkins has served with distinction as Chairman of the Clark County Republican Party for
10 years and as a member of the Clark County Board of Elections for 9 years. During the 2000
Presidential Recount in Florida, Harkins served as an observer, Team Leader, and Floor Manager.
Harkins was an alternate to the 2000 National Republican Convention and a delegate to the 2004
National Republican Convention. Should his candidacy Petitions be approved, Harkins will resign
as Chairman of the Clark County Republican Party and from the Clark County Board of Elections.
“Unreasonable taxes and unfunded mandates are hampering our economy. The
overwhelming burdens of a growing federal deficit and a troubled Social Security system need to
be resolved. Effective solutions are urgently needed to fulfill our commitments and to strengthen
our economy, so that our Nation may better compete in the global economy,” Harkins said.
“We need to champion Republican principles of lower taxes and less intrusive government.
Political rhetoric needs to be followed with effective action,” Harkins stated.
“I have been encouraged by many residents within the Congressional District to seek the
nomination. I am humbled by their encouragement and support. I look forward to running an
effective campaign,” said Harkins.
Attached are a campaign contact sheet, biographic statement about the candidate and
campaign photograph.
Paid for by the Harkins for Congress Committee
Steve Austria Announces Candidacy for Congress
SENATOR STEVE AUSTRIA ANNOUNCES HIS BID FOR
7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Beavercreek - Following Congressman Dave Hobson’s announcement that he does not intend to seek re-election for Congress, Senator Steve Austria, (Republican - 10th district) Majority Whip of the Ohio Senate, announced his intention to run for the seat in 2008 with Hobson’s support.
“While no one can ever replace Dave Hobson in Congress, I believe that my service in the Ohio Legislature and in leadership positions over the past nine years has provided me with a great training ground to begin my campaign for U.S. Congress,” Austria said.
Senator Austria currently represents the 10th senate district, a seat previously held by Congressman Dave Hobson, Merle Kearns, and former U.S. Senator Mike DeWine. The senate district includes all of Greene and Clark counties, the two most populated counties in the Seventh Congressional district. The congressional district includes all or part of Clark, Greene, Fayette, Ross, Pickaway, Fairfield, Franklin and Perry counties.
“Dave Hobson has been a friend and a mentor to me for many years. His record and accomplishments in public service speaks for itself, Senator Austria stated. “I look forward to receiving his guidance, support and assistance on my campaign.”
Steve Austria has served as the Senate Majority Whip for the past three years and was first elected as state representative in 1998 before capturing the Ohio Senate seat in 2000 and again in 2004. He has been chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senate Economic Development and Aerospace Technology committees in addition to being a member of the Senate Finance Committee for the past several years. He currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Highways and Transportation committee. Prior to his service in the Ohio Legislature, Senator Austria was a small businessman and financial advisor.
A few of Austria’s legislative accomplishments include championing the safety and welfare of children in Ohio by authoring both “Jessica’s Law” and the “Adam Walsh Act” and going after sex offenders who try to prey upon our children over the internet and in person. He was also heavily involved in both tax and tort reform in the Ohio Senate and tried to create a more positive atmosphere to keep and attract more jobs in Ohio. Furthermore, he has been a strong advocate for both Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the Springfield Air National Guard Base and has helped secure funding to support both institutions. He is currently working on legislation, which would protect the privacy of Veterans’ identity on the Internet in addition to introducing the Elderly Safety Protection Act in Ohio.
“As we move forward in this campaign, I look forward to listening to the concerns of people throughout the district, discussing my views and legislative track record with them. I will work very hard to earn the trust and respect of the voters. I do not take lightly the integrity of the office or in the footsteps I hope to follow.” Senator Austria concluded.
Steve Austria has been married to his wife, Eileen for 21 years. They reside in Beavercreek with their three sons, Brian – 17, Kevin – 15 and Eric – 12 years of age.
7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Beavercreek - Following Congressman Dave Hobson’s announcement that he does not intend to seek re-election for Congress, Senator Steve Austria, (Republican - 10th district) Majority Whip of the Ohio Senate, announced his intention to run for the seat in 2008 with Hobson’s support.
“While no one can ever replace Dave Hobson in Congress, I believe that my service in the Ohio Legislature and in leadership positions over the past nine years has provided me with a great training ground to begin my campaign for U.S. Congress,” Austria said.
Senator Austria currently represents the 10th senate district, a seat previously held by Congressman Dave Hobson, Merle Kearns, and former U.S. Senator Mike DeWine. The senate district includes all of Greene and Clark counties, the two most populated counties in the Seventh Congressional district. The congressional district includes all or part of Clark, Greene, Fayette, Ross, Pickaway, Fairfield, Franklin and Perry counties.
“Dave Hobson has been a friend and a mentor to me for many years. His record and accomplishments in public service speaks for itself, Senator Austria stated. “I look forward to receiving his guidance, support and assistance on my campaign.”
Steve Austria has served as the Senate Majority Whip for the past three years and was first elected as state representative in 1998 before capturing the Ohio Senate seat in 2000 and again in 2004. He has been chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senate Economic Development and Aerospace Technology committees in addition to being a member of the Senate Finance Committee for the past several years. He currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Highways and Transportation committee. Prior to his service in the Ohio Legislature, Senator Austria was a small businessman and financial advisor.
A few of Austria’s legislative accomplishments include championing the safety and welfare of children in Ohio by authoring both “Jessica’s Law” and the “Adam Walsh Act” and going after sex offenders who try to prey upon our children over the internet and in person. He was also heavily involved in both tax and tort reform in the Ohio Senate and tried to create a more positive atmosphere to keep and attract more jobs in Ohio. Furthermore, he has been a strong advocate for both Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the Springfield Air National Guard Base and has helped secure funding to support both institutions. He is currently working on legislation, which would protect the privacy of Veterans’ identity on the Internet in addition to introducing the Elderly Safety Protection Act in Ohio.
“As we move forward in this campaign, I look forward to listening to the concerns of people throughout the district, discussing my views and legislative track record with them. I will work very hard to earn the trust and respect of the voters. I do not take lightly the integrity of the office or in the footsteps I hope to follow.” Senator Austria concluded.
Steve Austria has been married to his wife, Eileen for 21 years. They reside in Beavercreek with their three sons, Brian – 17, Kevin – 15 and Eric – 12 years of age.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Greene County Lincoln Day Dinner
If you would like to attend the Greene County Lincoln Day dinner, please click on this form and follow these instructions.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Look forward to seeing you there!
Marylin Reid Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: MARILYN REID 426-5962
Marilyn Reid announces that she is running for election to the Greene County Commission. Marilyn attended Miami University and graduated from the University of Illinois. She received a Juris Doctor degree from Ohio Northern University School of Law. She is a practicing attorney having practiced over 40 years. She is the mother of two sons, David and Nelson, and four grandsons^ William, David, Mathewand Stephen. Marilyn has exhibited a commitment f.o public service. She has served as President of the Chamber of Commerce, Lioness, Attrusa, Jayceettes and Dayton Panhellenic, She has served on the Board of Trustees of the Friends of the Library, member of the Channel 14/16 Auction Board and an Ohio Advisory member on the United States Commission on Civil Rights. Marilyn served on the Beavercreek YMCA Management Committee. She is a member of Rotary.
She is a member of the Beavercreek and Xenia Republican Woman's Club, the Republican Party Centra) Committee and presently serves as Executive Chairman of the Greene County Republican Party. She has been honored with membership in the Greene County Women's Hall of Fame, Who's Who in American Women and the AARP Woman's Initiative Award.
Campaign co-chairman will be former Beavercreek Mayor Joy Brailey, former Fairbom Mayor Dr. Lynn Wolaver, former State Representative and Greene County Commissioner Joe Haines, Jamestown activist Ted Sesster and Cedarville Trustee Fred Luttenberger. Her co-chairs are from all over Greene County because she wants to represent the entire county. She intends to run an active campaign walking in all areas of Greene County sharing her viewpoints and talking to the residents of Greene County.
During her terms as State Representative, Marilyn was known for fiscal conservative values and was awarded the Watchdog of the Treasury Award. She fought tax increases, frivolous state spending and unwarranted government involvement in our daily lives. Still, her greatest attention was to respond to hundreds of constituent's requests for assistance with workers compensation, unemployment compensation, and other concerns. As Greene County Commissioner, Marilyn worked to keep a balanced budget and aggressively fought to keep AFIT and to protect Wright Patterson AFB. Marilyn intends to continue that close working cooperation with the residents of Greene County and their needs. She has developed a keen knowledge of the state budget and the capital bill and has used this experience on the local level. She is looking forward to listening to the needs and concerns of all Greene County residents.
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Pd. For by the Citizens for Reid Campaign, Joe Haines, Co-Chairman, 3866 Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
Contact: MARILYN REID 426-5962
Marilyn Reid announces that she is running for election to the Greene County Commission. Marilyn attended Miami University and graduated from the University of Illinois. She received a Juris Doctor degree from Ohio Northern University School of Law. She is a practicing attorney having practiced over 40 years. She is the mother of two sons, David and Nelson, and four grandsons^ William, David, Mathewand Stephen. Marilyn has exhibited a commitment f.o public service. She has served as President of the Chamber of Commerce, Lioness, Attrusa, Jayceettes and Dayton Panhellenic, She has served on the Board of Trustees of the Friends of the Library, member of the Channel 14/16 Auction Board and an Ohio Advisory member on the United States Commission on Civil Rights. Marilyn served on the Beavercreek YMCA Management Committee. She is a member of Rotary.
She is a member of the Beavercreek and Xenia Republican Woman's Club, the Republican Party Centra) Committee and presently serves as Executive Chairman of the Greene County Republican Party. She has been honored with membership in the Greene County Women's Hall of Fame, Who's Who in American Women and the AARP Woman's Initiative Award.
Campaign co-chairman will be former Beavercreek Mayor Joy Brailey, former Fairbom Mayor Dr. Lynn Wolaver, former State Representative and Greene County Commissioner Joe Haines, Jamestown activist Ted Sesster and Cedarville Trustee Fred Luttenberger. Her co-chairs are from all over Greene County because she wants to represent the entire county. She intends to run an active campaign walking in all areas of Greene County sharing her viewpoints and talking to the residents of Greene County.
During her terms as State Representative, Marilyn was known for fiscal conservative values and was awarded the Watchdog of the Treasury Award. She fought tax increases, frivolous state spending and unwarranted government involvement in our daily lives. Still, her greatest attention was to respond to hundreds of constituent's requests for assistance with workers compensation, unemployment compensation, and other concerns. As Greene County Commissioner, Marilyn worked to keep a balanced budget and aggressively fought to keep AFIT and to protect Wright Patterson AFB. Marilyn intends to continue that close working cooperation with the residents of Greene County and their needs. She has developed a keen knowledge of the state budget and the capital bill and has used this experience on the local level. She is looking forward to listening to the needs and concerns of all Greene County residents.
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Pd. For by the Citizens for Reid Campaign, Joe Haines, Co-Chairman, 3866 Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
Reed Madden Announces Candidacy for State Senate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact
Reed Madden - 937.862.4110 (home), 937.239.1325 (cell); reedmadden@aol.com
Campaign chair Merle Grace Kearns - 937.408.3660
W. Reed Madden Files in Race for State Senate
Former Greene County Commissioner Vies for 10th District Seat
SPRING VALLEY. OHIO (December 21, 2007) - W. Reed Madden has filed the necessary paperwork to make official his bid for the 10*1 District Senate seat to represent Clark, Greene and Madison counties at the Ohio Statehouse. Madden says he plans to propose a scaling down of taxes for 8 years beginning in 2009.
"We are over taxed in many areas: retired benefits, property taxes, business fees and death taxes," said Madden of Spring Valley. "My proposal will help us keep our young workers and our seniors from leaving Ohio for reduced or no taxes in other states."
Madden also wants to bring competition into the state for the Workers Compensation Program to save money for small businesses.
•Government needs to run more like a business,' said Madden. Taxpayers are the investors in the business of the state, and we deserve to have our dollars handled astutely."
Madden served for 20 years as a Greene County Commissioner, from 1985-2005. During his tenure.
• Greene County attracted economic development at the Fairfield Commons Mall and surrounding area in
Beavercreek (1993);
• Wright Patterson Air Force Base has remained a key asset to the community, particularly in high-tech and
medical systems;
• Greene County opened Rails to Trails throughout the county making Xenia a major hub for bicycle traveland tourism;
• Greene County brought the Red Cross Family Homeless Shelter to Xenia (1990); (Madden recently helped
secure a $734,000 federal grant to add units for transitional housing.)
• Greene County's population grew from 119,000 to 152,900;
He is owner of the W. Reed Madden Insurance Agency and is active in the community in a number of ways:
• Serves as trustee for the eight-county National Aviation Heritage Foundation (including Clark and GreeneCounties);
• Promotes the area to become the recognized global center of aviation and the premier destination foraviation Heritage tourism to sustain the Wright Brothers' legacy;
• Serves on the boards of directors of the National Aviation Hall of Fame, Wright "B" Flyer, National AviationHeritage Foundation, Dayton Area Red Cross, Wellness Community and Miami Valley Resource,Conservation and Development.
• Past president of the Waynesville Chamber of Commerce, Centerville Optimists, Boosters, PTO, Sauerkraut Festival and Chairman of the Spring Valley Potato Festival.
Madden is a graduate of Kettering Fairmont High School and was a cheerleader at Southern Methodist University for three years. He furthered his education at The Ohio State University and is a graduate of the Marketing Institute of Purdue University. He has been married for 47 years to Judy, and they have two children six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Contact
Reed Madden - 937.862.4110 (home), 937.239.1325 (cell); reedmadden@aol.com
Campaign chair Merle Grace Kearns - 937.408.3660
W. Reed Madden Files in Race for State Senate
Former Greene County Commissioner Vies for 10th District Seat
SPRING VALLEY. OHIO (December 21, 2007) - W. Reed Madden has filed the necessary paperwork to make official his bid for the 10*1 District Senate seat to represent Clark, Greene and Madison counties at the Ohio Statehouse. Madden says he plans to propose a scaling down of taxes for 8 years beginning in 2009.
"We are over taxed in many areas: retired benefits, property taxes, business fees and death taxes," said Madden of Spring Valley. "My proposal will help us keep our young workers and our seniors from leaving Ohio for reduced or no taxes in other states."
Madden also wants to bring competition into the state for the Workers Compensation Program to save money for small businesses.
•Government needs to run more like a business,' said Madden. Taxpayers are the investors in the business of the state, and we deserve to have our dollars handled astutely."
Madden served for 20 years as a Greene County Commissioner, from 1985-2005. During his tenure.
• Greene County attracted economic development at the Fairfield Commons Mall and surrounding area in
Beavercreek (1993);
• Wright Patterson Air Force Base has remained a key asset to the community, particularly in high-tech and
medical systems;
• Greene County opened Rails to Trails throughout the county making Xenia a major hub for bicycle traveland tourism;
• Greene County brought the Red Cross Family Homeless Shelter to Xenia (1990); (Madden recently helped
secure a $734,000 federal grant to add units for transitional housing.)
• Greene County's population grew from 119,000 to 152,900;
He is owner of the W. Reed Madden Insurance Agency and is active in the community in a number of ways:
• Serves as trustee for the eight-county National Aviation Heritage Foundation (including Clark and GreeneCounties);
• Promotes the area to become the recognized global center of aviation and the premier destination foraviation Heritage tourism to sustain the Wright Brothers' legacy;
• Serves on the boards of directors of the National Aviation Hall of Fame, Wright "B" Flyer, National AviationHeritage Foundation, Dayton Area Red Cross, Wellness Community and Miami Valley Resource,Conservation and Development.
• Past president of the Waynesville Chamber of Commerce, Centerville Optimists, Boosters, PTO, Sauerkraut Festival and Chairman of the Spring Valley Potato Festival.
Madden is a graduate of Kettering Fairmont High School and was a cheerleader at Southern Methodist University for three years. He furthered his education at The Ohio State University and is a graduate of the Marketing Institute of Purdue University. He has been married for 47 years to Judy, and they have two children six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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