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The Becker Report
Volume
IV, Issue VI
October 25, 2010
Distribution:
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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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?
Congratulations
Kudos to Jean
Schmidt for being one
of Ohio’s two congressmen who earned a 100% rating on the Family Research Council’s scorecard. (Jim
Jordan was the
other.)
The National Tax Limitation Committee (NTLC) issued the following: “Jean
Schmidt’s votes on tax and spending issues in the 111th Congress earned an ‘A’
grade and the Tax Fighter Award.”
Taxpayers Against Earmarks rated Jean as a Hero.
Double
Dipper Democrat Dusty Rhodes
After years of
bashing double dippers, the Hamilton County Auditor stands to earn more than
$180,000 per year of the taxpayer’s dollars. Tom
Brinkman is the
Republican choice.
A Pledge to America
The 48 page pdf file is here.
Ohio
GOP
Go to www.VoteNowOhio.com for absentee ballot request forms.
Jon Husted talks about voting early.
Register
to help us reach every voter in Ohio.
http://www.turnaroundted.com/map
http://www.twofacedted.com/
Fix Ohio Now
Video
Central
Vote Democrat? (about 3 minutes)
Saul Alinsky's Rules for Radicals
Exposed - Part 1
(about 10 minutes)
Saul Alinsky's Rules for Radicals
Exposed - Part 2
(about 10 minutes)
Saul Alinsky's Rules for Radicals
Exposed - Part 3
(about 10 minutes)
Saul Alinsky's Rules for Radicals
Exposed - Part 4
(about 10 minutes)
America Explained Part 1 of 3
Political Spectrum (7
minutes)
America Explained Part 2 of 3
Capitalism Fascism Communism Socialism
(6+ minutes)
America Explained Part 3 of 3 Every
American Must Watch This
(5+ minutes)
This 1948 cartoon should also be required in schools. (10
minutes)
The
2010 Statewide Races
US Senate Rob
Portman
Governor (Apportionment Board Office) John
Kasich and Mary
Taylor
Auditor of State (Apportionment Board Office) Dave
Yost
State Treasurer Josh Mandel
Secretary of State (Apportionment Board Office) Jon
Husted
Attorney General Mike DeWine
Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor
Ohio Supreme Court Judith Lanzinger and Paul Pfeifer
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 2010 legislature will redraw the US House districts.
Congress - Jean Schmidt 2nd
and Bill Johnson 6th
Congressional.
66th Ohio House District – Joe Uecker
89th Ohio House
District – Dr. Terry Johnson
28th Ohio House District – Mike
Wilson
Clermont County Commissioner – Archie
Wilson.
Clermont County Common Pleas Court – Ric Ferenc.
Brown County Commissioner – Rick Eagan
Adams County Commissioner – Brian
Baldridge
Adams County Auditor – David Gifford
Lawrence County Commissioner – Paul Herrell
Lawrence County Auditor – Jason Stephens
7th State Senate District – Shannon Jones.
Hamilton County Commissioner – Chris Monzel
Hamilton County Auditor – Tom Brinkman
Hamilton County Juvenile Court
Judge – John Williams
4th District Ohio
State Board of Education – Debe Terhar
WARNING: The following is yet another example of shameless
self-promotion:
Becker
for Ohio Legislature
The 2012 Primary Election is 17 months away. I’ve raised $13,000 and expanded
my donor base to about 170 people. Donation size has ranged from $5 to $125.
All contributions have been from individuals only. I’m Pro-Life, Pro-Gun, Pro-Limited
Government and Lower Taxes. Please see the following brief videos regarding my
candidacy:
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Introduction (38 seconds) |
Second Amendment (36 seconds) |
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Taxes (49 seconds) |
Energy (55 seconds) |
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Pro-Life (42 seconds) |
Gambling (40 seconds) |
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State Government Spending (45 seconds) |
Creation Science and Evolution (42 seconds) |
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State Government (37 seconds) |
Donate (50 seconds) |
Past
Events
October 23, 2010
Jean
Schmidt hosted a
“barn party” at her farm in Miami Twp. Hundreds of supporters gathered to hear
Liz Cheney, Jon Husted, Dave Yost, Fran DeWine and others. Bill Cunningham
emceed the event. My State Central Committee colleagues included Alex Triantafilou, and Mary Anne Christie
October 21, 2010
It was an honor to my 13-year-old daughter and I to sit with Joe
Uecker and his family
at the Evening for Life Banquet. More than 600 people attended to
hear former Planned Parenthood Director Abby
Johnson. Brian Hurley
was the Life Award Recipient. Brian Patrick emceed the event.
October 20, 2010
About 100 people attended the Clermont County Central Committee meeting in
Batavia. It morphed into a town-hall style meeting when Jean
Schmidt started
taking questions regarding healthcare and other issues.
October 20, 2010
Mitch McConnell
was the featured speaker at a fundraiser for Rand Paul. It was held at the home
of Chris and Angela Habel in Mt. Lookout. Many high profile candidates attended
including Tom Brinkman and
Mike Wilson.
October 13, 2010
In addition to the weekly regional conference calls, Kevin DeWine hosted a statewide calls featuring Rob
Portman, John
Kasich and Mary
Taylor.
October 10, 2010
Spent the day going door-to-door for Mike
Wilson in the
Evendale area.
October 5, 2010
About 300 people attended the Union Twp Tea Party meeting at the Eastgate
Holiday Inn. Things got exciting when Scott Croswell attempted to answer
concerns regarding TIFs. The crowd did not want to listen and he sat down
without finishing. When one man was told to sit down, he responded, “Why don’t
you come over here and sit me down.” That’s when I ducked.
October 4, 2010
About 30 people attended the Union Twp Central Committee meeting. Linda Fraley discussed TIFs, RIDs, and JEDDs.
October 1, 2010
It was great to see Clermont County’s Ed
Humphrey and Joe
Uecker at the First
Friday Luncheon. I had the honor of sitting with Hamilton County Juvenile Court
Judge – John Williams. Polling techniques and results were
discussed. It was all very encouraging for the Republicans.
September 28, 2010
A light crowd attended the League of Women Voters candidate’s night at Glen
Este High School. With the exception of Joe
Uecker, the
candidates were mostly Democrat, Independent, or Libertarian.
September 25, 2010
Lori Viars
sent me the following:
Family
First's annual fundraising dinner took place on Sept. 25 at Sharonville
Convention Center with nearly 200 people present. It was good to see Phil
Burress of CCV, Brad Mattes of Life Issues Institute, Bobbi Radeck of CWA, as
well as Paula Westwood & Jack Hart of Cincinnati Right to Life. Others
attending included Clermont Co Auditor Linda Fraley, Rep. Bob Mecklenborg, Rep.
Pete Beck, former Representatives Tom Brinkman & Tom Raga, Judge Don Oda,
and newly elected GOP leaders from Warren & Butler Counties---Chairman
David Fornshell & Chairman David Kern.
Steve Chabot was given the "2010 Family First Champion Award" for his
conservative leadership on social and fiscal issues. Councilman Chris Monzel,
John Williams, and Rep. Seth Morgan also spoke briefly. Family First's list of
endorsements for Nov. 2010 can be viewed at: www.FamilyFirstPAC.org
September 24, 2010
Precinct walking lists and technology issues were covered at the Union Twp Tea
Party meeting.
September 22, 2010
About 80 people attended the Miami Twp Tea Party at the Miami Twp Civic Center.
They reviewed the November ballot issues and candidates. They also signed up
people to go door-to-door to register and educate the people of Miami Twp.
Rebecca Heimlich talked about American’s for Prosperity’s Freedom
Phone Project. It was
great to see Archie Wilson, Peter Schmidt, Brian Hawkins, and several people
from Union Twp.
September 21, 2010
Tom
Brinkman officially
kicked off his campaign for
Hamilton County Auditor. The event featuring Ohio Republican Party Chairman Kevin DeWine was held at Bartini’s. Some of the
attendees were Steve Chabot, Jean
Schmidt, Bill
Seitz, and Bob Mecklenborg. In addition, my State Central
Committee colleagues included Bob McEwen, Alex Triantafilou, and Joanne Kemmerer.
Event
Calendar
October 26, 2010
Republican Club of Scioto County at 7p.m. at the New Boston Village
Community Center.
October 28, 2010
Anderson Twp Tea Party at Anderson High School at 7 pm
October 28, 2010
Reception in honor of Jean Schmidt at Willie's Sports Café in Mason from
6pm to 7:30pm for $50. Please contact Phil Greenberg at 513.686.0431 or phil@jeanschmidt.com.
October 30, 2010
Pelosi Farewell Party on the Serpentine Wall at Sawyer Point from 1 pm to 2:30
pm
November 2, 2010
Election Day
November 2, 2010
Union
Twp Tea Party at 7pm
at the Eastgate Holiday Inn
November 3, 2010
First Friday (Wednesday) luncheon sponsored by Government Strategies Group at McCormick
& Schmick’s for $20. RSVP to Jim
Benedict at
513.651.4100 x301.
November 11, 2010
GOP HQ open house during Veteran’s Day parade in Batavia
November 11, 2010
Miami Twp Tea Party at 7pm at the Civic Center
November 17, 2010
Clermont County Central Committee meeting in Batavia at 7 pm
December 3, 2010
First Friday luncheon sponsored by Government Strategies Group at McCormick
& Schmick’s for $20. RSVP to Jim
Benedict at
513.651.4100 x301.
December 7, 2010
Union
Twp Tea Party at 7pm
at the Eastgate Holiday Inn
December 14, 2010
Scioto County GOP Club pot luck Christmas party in New Boston
December 16, 2010
Miami Twp Tea Party Christmas Party at 7pm at the Civic Center
March 4, 2011
Clermont County Lincoln Day Dinner at the Eastgate Holiday Inn
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