The
Becker Report
Volume
III, Issue XVII
July 23, 2009
Published
by:
John Becker
Republican State Central Committeeman and Candidate for State Senate
Ohio's 14th Senate District
Clermont, Brown, Adams, Scioto, and Lawrence Counties
513-753-6440
www.BeckerGOP.com
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Tim Rudd, Clermont County GOP Chairman
Paul Hall, Brown County GOP Chairman
Harty Wallingford, Adams County GOP Chairman
Dr. Terry Johnson, Scioto County GOP Chairman
Ray “Moose” Dutey, Lawrence County GOP Chairman
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Nobody
asked me to include this, but it seems like a good idea:
This newsletter is not sanctioned by the GOP, ORP, or any organization, or
affiliation. I am fully and solely responsible for its' content. Although I
strive for accuracy, this is not "The Gospel according to John."
Additionally, I don't necessarily try to be "fair and balanced."
After all, I didn't get into politics to be a news reporter. My agenda is to
influence public policy consistent with Southern Ohio conservative values. For
more information on my motivations or how to get involved, see: What
is a Central Committee?
Prayers
Needed
Brown County Clerk of Courts Tina
Meranda continues to
appreciate all prayers.
Former Clermont County Chairman and Retired State Representative, Rose Vesper,
has not been well and needs our prayers.
In
the Media
Rebuttal published by The Cincinnati Enquirer in the 6/30/2009
print edition:
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
The June 28th guest column, “Raise taxes to care for the weakest among us,”
argued that Ohio’s budget should be “balanced on the backs of those of us who
can afford to pay.” I strongly disagree.
We as individuals, families, churches and non-profit groups need to shoulder
this burden. The state government cannot and should not attempt to be all
things to all people.
A better approach is to reduce income and business taxes. The resulting
economic growth would increase jobs, personal income, tax revenues, and
donations to churches and non-profit groups so that they can better serve the
poor.
John Becker
Eastgate
Ohio’s Budget Crisis
The Buckeye Institute published a list of 10 suggestions to cut $3 billion out of the budget.
Video
Central
This is a very interesting video from
Mission America’s Linda Harvey regarding the religious left.
Not so sure about health care reform.
Risky
Health care
Local
Races for 2009
Tim Rudd is being
challenged for the office of Municipal
Clerk of Courts. Tim is also the Clermont County GOP Party Chairman.
A
Preview of the 2010 Statewide Races
US Senate
Rob
Portman is endorsed
by every member of the Ohio House and Senate caucus. He is also endorsed by
nearly every GOP county chairman and State Central Committee member.
Bob Paduchik is Rob’s campaign manager. Anyone interested in helping with the
campaign should contact Christa Criddle at 513-476-5707.
Tom
Ganley has also
announced his candidacy.
Governor (Apportionment Board Office)
Kevin
Coughlin has dropped out of the race.
Todd
Kritzwiser is a local
candidate who is also seeking the office. He can be contacted at 937-444-Ohio
(6446). Todd lives in Brown County's Sterling Twp. near Williamsburg.
John
Kasich has officially
announced and is considered to be our challenger to Gov. Strictland.
Auditor of State (Apportionment Board Office)
Mary
Taylor is running
unopposed in the GOP primary.
State Treasurer
Josh
Mandel has announced
his candidacy and appears to be running unopposed in the primary. He has a great announcement video.
Secretary of State (Apportionment Board Office)
Jon
Husted and Sandy
O'Brien have
announced their candidacies.
Attorney General
Dave
Yost has announced
his candidacy. Mike DeWine is planning to make Mr. Yost fight
for it.
Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice
Former Attorney General, Jim Petro, is planning to run against Justice Maureen O'Conner. It is important to note that if Justice
O'Connor wins, she would have to resign and Gov. Strictland would appoint a
Democrat.
Ohio Supreme Court
Judith Lanzinger and Paul Pfeifer will run for re-election.
What is the Apportionment Board?
The Board consists of the Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, and a
Republican and Democrat selected from the Legislature. Control is important
because the Board redraws the State House and State Senate districts based on
the 2010 national census. The Party redrawing the district lines will have a
huge advantage in determining control of the legislature in 2012 and beyond.
The legislature redraws the US House districts.
Becker
for State Senate
The Primary Election is 32 months away. I've been meeting with people, getting
ideas, and raising money.
Past
Events
July 21, 2009
Dave
Yost hosted a
conference call regarding his candidacy for Attorney General. He mentioned that
he attended 46 Lincoln Day Dinners and visited 60 counties since February. “The
people are eager for fresh faces and leadership,” said Mr. Yost. Additionally,
he said, “I’m in the race to stay and am resolute.” He has been endorsed by 70
percent of Ohio’s prosecutors and was very upbeat about the campaign. Unlike
former Senator Mike DeWine, Mr. Yost is pro-second Amendment, supported the
Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and supports drilling in ANWR. And finally, Mr.
Yost magnanimously stated that he would pledge his full support to Mike DeWine
if he were to win the primary election.
June 26, 2009
Members of the State Committee and County Chairmen met in Columbus to discuss
our candidates for 2010. It was an open, honest, and sometimes hard hitting
discussion. The most popular candidate discussed was Rob
Portman. I used the
words “no brainer” during my argument favoring Party endorsement for Mr.
Portman. Many of my concerns regarding John
Kasich and the gun
lobby were relieved when I learned that he has been reaching out to that
constituency. Our candidates for Auditor, Secretary of State, and Treasurer
were discussed without much debate or concern. Former
Senator Mike DeWine’s
potential candidacy generated a great deal of controversy. Many strong opinions
were expressed.
It was also exciting to see Scioto County Chairman, Dr. Terry Johnson. He has
safely returned from Iraq.
Event
Calendar
July 18th – July 25th
Adams County Fair in West Union
July 25, 2009
The American Majority (AM), in conjunction with Citizens
for Community Values (CCV),
is sponsoring a Candidate and Activist Training Seminar for $50 at the Xavier
University Cintas Center from 8:45 am to 5:15 pm. To register online, please click here. If you have any questions, please
contact Kerry Baldwin at Kerry@americanmajority.org or call (501) 801-1030.
July 26 – August 1, 2009
Clermont County Fair
August 1, 2009
Southern Ohio GOP County Chairs Association meeting for County Chairs and members
of the state central committee only
August 1, 2009
Tea Party at the Statehouse at 2:00 pm. The featured speaker for the event will
be Fox News contributor Senior Judicial Analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano.
August 10th – August 15th
Scioto County Fair in Lucasville
August 11, 2009
Scioto County Central Committee at 7:00 pm in New Boston
September 2, 2009
Union Twp (Clermont County) Central Committee meeting at 7:00 pm
September 4, 2009
Anderson Twp GOP Club picnic at Veterans Park at 5:30 pm featuring Josh
Mandel
September 8, 2009
Scioto County Central Committee at 7:00 pm in New Boston
September 12, 2009
State Central Committee meeting in Columbus
September 16, 2009
Clermont
County Central Committee
meeting in Batavia at 7:00 pm
September 19, 2009
ORP Leading Ohio Dinner at Great
Wolf Lodge in Mason
for $100. Call 614-228-2481.
September 28th – October 3rd
Brown County Fair in
Georgetown
October 7, 2009
Anderson Twp GOP Club at 7850 Five Mile Rd.
Social at 6:00 pm and Business Meeting at 7:00 pm
October 13, 2009
Scioto County Central Committee at 7:00 pm in New Boston
October 17, 2009
Southern Ohio GOP County Chairs Association
October 18, 2009
Peter Bronson at Evening for Life at XU Schiff Conference Center. Call
513-728-7870x207
November 3, 2009
General Election
November 10, 2009
Scioto County Central Committee at 7:00 pm in New Boston
December 8, 2009
Scioto County Central Committee at 7:00 pm in New Boston
December 11, 2009
State Central Committee meeting in Columbus
January 9, 2010
Southern Ohio GOP County Chairs Association
February 5, 2010
Clermont County Lincoln Day Dinner
April 17, 2010
Southern Ohio GOP County Chairs Association
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