The Becker Report
Volume I
Issue IX
November 21, 2004

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Tim Rudd, Clermont County GOP Chairman
Paul Hall, Brown County GOP Chairman
Harty Wallingford, Adams County GOP Chairman
Rodney Barnett, Scioto County GOP Chairman
Ray “Moose” Dutey, Lawrence County GOP Chairman

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WE WON!!!
Many thanks to all of you that sacrificed and worked so hard for the future of our country.
And there is so much to be thankful for.
The following is a quote from RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie:
President Bush won a historic victory, defeating John Kerry by more than 3.5 million votes, 58.6 million to 55.1 million (51% to 48%) and winning the Electoral College 286 to 252.
In doing so, President Bush:
The major media has finally discovered that morality and values are important to the electorate.
Marriage amendments passed by very wide margins in all 11 states including Ohio.
It is widely credited for bringing Christian conservatives out of the churches and into the voting booths to give President Bush the margin of victory that he needed to win Ohio and a second four-year term.
Special thanks to Phil Burress, President of Citizens for Community Values, for spearheading the Ohio marriage campaign.
Also, thank you to Ken Blackwell, Joe Deters, and Betty Montgomery for being the only statewide office holders to support normal marriage.
About 50 legislators (House and Senate members) also supported the Ohio Marriage Amendment.
This link will show you how each county contributed to the passage of the Ohio Marriage Amendment.
President Bush won Ohio with 51.0%, up 1.0% from 2000.
This link will show you how each county contributed to re-electing President Bush.
All but 10 Ohio counties gave President Bush a greater percentage of the total vote from four years ago.
If each county is ranked by most improved from four years ago, this link will show you those results.

Clermont County scored a clean sweep.
All countywide offices remain Republican.
President Bush won the county with 70.7%, up 3.3% from 2000.
Clermont County ranked 9th out of Ohio's 88 counties and 21st in most improved.
The Ohio Marriage Amendment (Issue 1) passed with 68.3%.
Clermont County ranked 54th out of Ohio's 88 counties.
Brown County retained their current Republican seats and upset the incumbent Democrat Clerk of Courts.
Congratulations to Clerk of Courts-elect Tina Meranda for her victory.
Also, Michelle Jowers announced her intention to run for Pike Township Trustee in 2005.
Good luck to Michelle who has been a very hard worker for the Party.
President Bush won the county with 63.5%, up 2.5% from 2000.
Brown County ranked 28th out of Ohio's 88 counties and 36th in most improved.
The Ohio Marriage Amendment (Issue 1) passed with 74.1%.
Brown County ranked 19th out of Ohio's 88 counties.
Adams County worked hard going door-to-door to get out the vote.
All Republicans who ran for re-election won.
However, the open seat for Court of Common Pleas Judge fell into Democrat hands.
President Bush won the county with 63.7%, up 1.4% from 2000.
Adams County ranked 27th out of Ohio's 88 counties and 55th in most improved.
The Ohio Marriage Amendment (Issue 1) passed with 75.4%.
Adams County ranked 9th out of Ohio's 88 counties.
Scioto County lost a Commissioner's seat but won the Prosecutors office from the Democrats for the first time in 28 years.
Congratulations to Prosecutor-elect Mark Kuhn for his victory.
President Bush won the county with 52.0%, up 1.8% from 2000.
Scioto County ranked 67th out of Ohio's 88 counties and 46th in most improved.
The Ohio Marriage Amendment (Issue 1) passed with 76.8%.
Scioto County ranked 6th out of Ohio's 88 counties.
Lawrence County lost the Treasurers seat but won the Clerk of Courts position.
Congratulations to Clerk of Courts-elect Les Boggs for his victory.
President Bush won the county with 55.8%, up 4.6% from 2000.
Lawrence County ranked 57th out of Ohio's 88 counties and 9th in most improved.
The Ohio Marriage Amendment (Issue 1) passed with 79.4%.
Lawrence County ranked 2nd out of Ohio's 88 counties. (Gallia was 1st with 79.9%.)
They also worked very hard making countless phone calls and door-to-door visits.

Past Events
November 16, 2004
A very successful reception for Attorney General Jim Petro was held at the Indian Hill mansion of John & Cindy Hritz.
About 125 people attended.
Mr. Petro and I talked about his plan for reducing the state workforce by 20 percent, saving the State as much as $1 billion annually.
I told him that I was very pleased that he intends to "take on" the bureaucracy and get spending under control.
In addition to his campaign for governor, Mr. Petro talked about how his office has used a DNA database to solve hundreds of crimes.
The results were very encouraging.

It is always good to see old friends: Tom Brinkman, Jim Bushman, and Linda Fraley.

November 12, 2004
It was a pleasure to enjoy coffee at Starbucks with State Auditor Betty Montgomery and Carl Enslen, SW Ohio Regional Liaison.
Ms. Montgomery told me about her impressive background and history and why I should support her for governor.
She also gave me several news clippings showing her as the frontrunner.
Her argument was very convincing.
She clearly has the qualifications and integrity to be governor.
And she is not "one of the boys."
Ms. Montgomery pointed out to me that Ohio is ideologically split.
Therefore, she argued, only a moderate would have the best chance of becoming the next governor.

I refrained from making a commitment, but she did give me a few things to think about.
I'll look forward to meeting with her again.

November 9, 2004
This was my second trip to Scioto County and my first meeting with the Central Committee in New Boston.
And, once again, it was a rewarding experience.
Nearly 35 people attended the meeting.
I was privileged to meet several people including Kevin Craft, who coordinated the efforts of more than 40 ministers to encourage their congregations to vote Biblical values.
Chairman Barnett gave me a few minutes to address the group.
Although I didn't intend to give a speech, I did say a few words and thanked the group for their hard work.
I also mentioned that there will always be a place in my heart for Scioto County because of my first visit.
That was when I had the honor of addressing President Bush from the audience and shaking his hand afterward.

While there, I congratulated Prosecutor-elect Mark Kuhn on his victory and offered condolences to my friend Doug Cade.
Doug put up a tough fight for County Engineer and earned 47% of the vote.
In a devastating loss for Scioto County, Opal Spears lost re-election to the Board of Commissioners by only 204 votes.

November 3, 2004
This is day eight of my "vacation."
I thought that I would need to take an extra day off of work to catch up on sleep and study the election results.
My feelings are more of relief than joy.
The early exit polls from yesterday had me sickened until Florida was announced for President Bush.
When Fox News announced Ohio, it was over and we won.

November 2, 2004 - Election Day
My primary job assignment for the day was that of a flusher.
I recorded voter data at 11:00 AM and again at 4:00 PM at First Baptist Church on Old SR 74 in Eastgate.
After I dropped off the records at HQ in Batavia, they transmitted the data to Columbus and Washington DC.
By the time I got the 11:00 AM job finished and delivered, it was about 12:30 PM.
My next assignment was to vote and then stand in the rain handing out Republican literature at Summerside School.
At 3:00 PM, I had to return to Batavia to get the list for my 4:00 PM flusher job.
After having dinner with my family and celebrating my wife's 29th (again) birthday, I traveled back to Batavia for the victory party.
As you might imagine, HQ was a busy place.

October 22, 2004
Joe Uecker hosted a fundraiser at the Armory in Batavia.
He is running unopposed for the 66th House District.

Following Joe's event, I attended a presentation by David Barton at Tri-County Assembly of God in Cincinnati.
He is the founder and president of Wallbuilders.
Once again, I somehow managed to be in the right place at the right time.
Mr. Barton sat down in front of me and only a few feet away.
I therefore took the liberty to introduce myself.
On behalf of the Republican Party, I thanked Mr. Barton for all that he is doing for Republican candidates.
I explained to him that his work is opening the eyes of many Americans.
As more people learn of our nation's religious and moral history, they look to conservative Republicans to lead America back onto the right path.
(My evidence is anecdotal.)
Mr. Barton was very appreciative of my comments.

His presentation was phenomenal.
A few highlights are as follows:
He talked about the publics overwhelming support for many moral issues and how the Democrats and/or liberal judges have blocked bills and laws.
The 2002 Congress is more pro-life and more conservative.
Therefore, progress is being made.
Additionally, he pointed out that past civilizations that embraced homosexuality did not survive more than two additional generations.
When he wants to get a feel for a new legislators worldview, he asks them to discuss three topics:
  1. Life issues
  2. Homosexual and traditional marriage
  3. Public religious expression
At the close of the event, Phil Burress took the stage.
Mr. Burress is the president of Citizens for Community Values.
He talked about the misinformation campaign that is being planned against Issue 1.

October 20, 2004
I spent part of the afternoon with two young women in a hotel room.
The women were Barbara and Jenna Bush.
And the hotel room was the Grand Ballroom at the Millenium Hotel in Cincinnati.
The twins were accompanied by NASCAR legends, Darrell Waltrip and Jeff Hammond.
Including Brent Sanders, about 100 people attended the rally.

October 17, 2004
It seems like I've been spending as much time in Brown County as Clermont lately.
Congressman Rob Portman was the keynote speaker at the Ruthven estate in Georgetown.
Senator Doug White served as auctioneer for cases of beer, cheesecake, and Ruthven paintings.
The event drew 200 people and grossed $12,000.
Everybody got a free Ruthven print.

Future Events
December 2, 2004
Christmas Party in Columbus from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

December 3, 2004
State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 AM

December 4, 2004
Scioto County GOP Century Club Brunch at 10:00 AM

December 7, 2004
Brown County victory celebration (broom party) at Lake Waynoka clubhouse
Food and an open bar can be had for $10 beginning at 6:00 PM.

December 9, 2004
Scioto County GOP Christmas Party at Friends Center in Portsmouth
Social: 6:00 PM; Dinner: 6:30 PM; Donation: $15

December 10, 2004
Clermont County Christmas Party at the Armory in Batavia at 5:30

December 11, 2004
Southern Ohio GOP Chairmen's Conference in Jackson at 9:30 AM

December 13, 2004
Ohio Electoral College meets in Columbus

December 14, 2004
Scioto County Executive Committee meeting at 6:30 PM
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM

January 11, 2005
Scioto County Executive Committee meeting at 6:30 PM
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM

January 19, 2005
Clermont County Executive Committee meeting at 5:30 PM
Clermont County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM

Special pre-inaugural reception for Ohio guests in Washington DC
Contact Amanda Jacobs at 614-228-2481 for all inaugural activities and reservations.

January 20, 2005
Presidential Inauguration
$379 per night at the Grand Hyatt in Washington DC

January 24, 2005
32nd annual Right to Life memorial march in Washington DC
Contact Betsy Jacquez for details: 513-531-3738

February 4, 2005
Clermont County Lincoln Day Dinner at the Eastgate Holiday Inn
Keynote speaker: Congressman Rob Portman

February 19, 2005
Brown County Lincoln Day Dinner;
Keynote speaker: Secretary of State Ken Blackwell

June 11, 2005
First Annual Ronald Reagan Memorial Picnic at the Adams County Fairgrounds

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