The Becker Report
Volume I
Issue VIII
October 17, 2004

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Tim Rudd, Clermont County
Paul Hall, Brown County
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Alert!
Non-partisan Ohio Christian Coalition Voter Guides are now available.
I have 9600 available for distribution in Clermont County.
They are full color slick 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" brochures that can be used as church bulletin inserts.
Contact me and I will get you as many as you want.
Christian Coalition of Ohio will ship large quantities anywhere in the state.
They can be reached at 330-887-1922.
A box contains 800 brochures.

Update
October 12, 2004
While in Columbus on business, I enjoyed lunch with Jonathan Gormley.
We talked about a number of issues and agreed that the 88th House race was the most competitive in Clermont County.
I explained to him that I was concerned that Cy Richardson has good name recognition in Clermont County and Danny Bubp does not.
Mr. Gormely assured me that the Ohio GOP was working with and helping Mr. Bubp.

Prediction (never in doubt and rarely correct)
With the help of Brown and Adams Counties, Danny Bubp will win with 55 to 60 percent of the vote.

Later that evening, I attended Brown County's Central Committee meeting in Georgetown.
I wanted to learn their secret to success.
About 25 people or so filled HQ, which looks like an old bank, complete with teller windows and a vault.
It appears that the secret to getting out 93% of the Republican vote is simply good planning and hard work.
They will be checking the polls on Election Day at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to find out who has not yet voted.
Those Republicans will then get friendly reminder phone calls.
That is just one example of how Brown County works smart.
They also do a lot of door-to-door work and welcoming new residents to the county.
Brown County has one secret weapon that cannot be replicated by any other county: Bill Herdman
He and Paul Hall make a great team.
They are also blessed to have a large organization of hard working and smart Central Committeemen and volunteers.

October 11, 2004
It was great to see Dick Cheney at the Clermont County Airport.
A crowd of nearly 3,000 people was fired up and didn't hold back.
I was fortunate enough to be able to muscle my way through the crowd to shake hands with him as he worked the line.
The Vice President looked me straight in the eye as he took my hand.
All I could think to say was, "Thank you Mr. Cheney."

On the way home, I saw several police cars set to block traffic and clear SR 32.
I decided to sit on the corner in front of Meyers with a Bush/Cheney yard sign and watch the motorcade go by.
There were already two people there and a few more joined our group including Jeff Hardin.
It appeared that someone waved from the limousine as it sped by, but I couldn't tell who it was.

October 10, 2004
Harry Cooper Snyder and I were invited to a Sunday Bible study class to speak on the topic of "Should Christians Vote?"
During my ten minute presentation, I argued that not voting could be a sin of omission.
I referenced James 4:17 Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins. (NIV)
On the topic of how to vote, I referenced Ecclesiastes 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. (NIV)
Fortunately, it was a good natured crowd and nobody threw a chair.

October 9, 2004
Dan and Gail Rolfes hosted a reception for Congressman Portman at their Loveland estate.
Unfortunately, Rob was unable to attend due to pressing business in Washington.
However, he did call and we listened to him on the speakerphone.
He also took questions from the crowd.
It is always good to meet new people and catch up with old friends.

October 8, 2004
The second presidential debate was much more enjoyable than the first.
I found one particular question and answer most intriguing:
A young lady asked Senator Kerry for reassurance that her tax dollars would not be used to support abortion.
His response was as follows:
"... you have to afford people their constitutional rights ... and making certain that you don't deny a poor person the right to be able to have whatever the Constitution affords them if they can't afford it otherwise."

Is Senator Kerry suggesting that the taxpayers subsidize all constitutional rights for poor people?
Or only some constitutional rights?
If so, which ones?

What about freedom of religion?
Should we pay for the poor's expenses incurred by them to worship?

What about freedom of the press?
Should the government provide poor people with printing presses and computer equipment?

What about the right to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for the redress of grievances?
Are the taxpayers responsible for the poor's transportation and lodging expenses in Washington DC?

What about the right of the people to keep and bear arms?
What kind of guns would Senator Kerry give to poor people?

Senator Kerry seems to have a fundamental misunderstanding regarding constitutional rights.
Simply put: Rights do not cost anything.
Otherwise, one person's "right" would place an obligation on another.

October 5, 2004
The Georgetown Church of Christ hosted Anthony Munoz and about 350 people or so from the community.
Every bit of this event was very impressive.
The church was beautiful as was Doug Green's singing.
Brown County has a well-oiled Republican machine.
And I keep hearing that Bill Herdman is largely responsible for that.

While enjoying the Bush/Cheney rally, a large man sat down next to me.
I looked over and saw that it was Anthony Munoz.
This was the second time that we had met.
Later, Mr. Munoz gave a speech and took questions from the audience.
His speech was obviously heart felt, genuine, and sincere.
We are very fortunate to have him on our team.
During his Q&A session, I had the opportunity to ask Mr. Munoz a question(s):
"What was your take on the first presidential debate?
What do you expect to see in tonight's VP debate?
And what do you expect from the next two presidential debates going forward?"

After the Georgetown event, Mr. Munoz made a brief stop in Batavia to watch the VP debate.
I again greeted him and this time he remembered me. (I'm never sure if that's a good thing.)
A boy brought a football for him to autograph.
Mr. Munoz did so with a smile.
He is a class act.

Wasn't that a great debate?
Our side clearly won that one.

Event Calendar
October 17, 2004
Rob Portman and John Ruthven will be hosting a fundraiser at Mr. Ruthven’s home in Brown County.
The donation is $250 for a private reception at 3:00 PM.
The donation is $100 per couple and $60 per individual at 4:30 PM.
A print will be provided.

October 20, 2004
Clermont County Executive Committee meeting at 5:30 PM
Clermont County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM

October 21, 2004
Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati will hold their annual dinner.
The keynote speaker will be Jill Stanek.
The donation is $35. For more info, call 728-7870.

October 22, 2004
Joe Uecker will hold a fundraiser at the Batavia Armory from 4:30 to 8:00 PM.
RSVP by October 18^th.
The donation is $100.

Citizens for Community Values will host David Barton, founder and president of Wallbuilders, at Tri-County Assembly of God in Cincinnati.
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Call 513-733-5775 for more information.

October 23, 2004
Neighborhood walk at 10:00 AM.
Meet at Republican HQ.

October 27, 2004
Union Township will work the phone banks at HQ from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

October 30, 2004
72-hour task force begins

October 31, 2004
Jim Petro is hosting his 18th annual Pancake Breakfast in Rocky River.
I have some complementary tickets available.
Contact me for the tickets.
Otherwise, the donation is $7.50.

November 2, 2004
Election Day!!! Please allow two or three vacation days to work with the 72-hour task force.
The polls will be open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
Each Central Committee member is responsible for ensuring that someone will hand out slate cards during those hours.
Trust me on this one: You do not want to wake up on November 3, 2004 and hear the words "President Elect John F. Kerry".

Victory party in Columbus at 7:30

November 9, 2004
Scioto County Executive Committee meeting at 6:30 PM
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM

December 2, 2004
Christmas Party in Columbus

December 3, 2004
State Central Committee meeting in Columbus

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

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

February 4, 2005
Clermont County Lincoln Day Dinner at the Eastgate Holiday Inn

Issues
Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati sent me the following:
Bush: Opposes brain suction abortion (signed the federal ban on partial birth abortion).
Kerry: Supports brain suction abortion (voted six times against the federal partial birth abortion ban).

Bush: Signed the Unborn Victims of Violence Act.
Kerry: Voted against the Unborn Victims of Violence Act.

Bush: Reinstated the Mexico City policy preventing tax dollars to organizations performing and promoting abortions overseas.
Kerry: Says his first executive order if elected would be to "reverse the Mexico City policy..."

Bush: Opposes taxpayer dollars being used to pay for abortions.
Kerry: Voted numerous times to permit abortions at U.S. military facilities and at least 25 times in favor of taxpayer dollars to pay for abortions in the U.S.

Bush: Supports adult stem cell research (which does not destroy tiny humans); will not authorize federal funding for new embryonic stem cell research.
Kerry: Supports federal funding of embryonic stem cell research (artificially breeding tiny humans to kill them for stem cells).

Bush: Supports ban on human cloning.
Kerry: Opposes ban on human cloning.

Bush: Ruled against use of federally controlled substances for assisted suicide.
Kerry: Supports use of federally controlled substances for assisted suicide in Oregon.

Bush: Supports parental notification for a minor's abortion.
Kerry: Opposes parental notification for a minor's abortion.

Bush: Nominated numerous pro-life/pro-family judges for federal benches.
Kerry: Opposes any Supreme Court nominee with pro-life convictions, and if elected, promises to only nominate pro-abortion judges.

Bush: Annually supports the January 22nd March for Life in Washington, DC.
Kerry: Attends and is featured at pro-abortion events.

Bush: Endorsed by many pro-life/pro-family organizations.
Kerry: Endorsed by pro-abortion organizations, including #1 abortion provider, Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

It is also available at http://www.crtlpac.org/comparison.html.

Thought for the day
A Republican and a Democrat were walking down the street.
They approached a homeless person.
The Republican gave the homeless person his business card and told him to come to his business for a job.
He then took twenty dollars out of his pocket and gave it to the homeless person.

The Democrat was very impressed, and when they came to another homeless person, he decided to help.
He walked over to the homeless person and gave him directions to the welfare office.
He then reached into the Republican's pocket and got out twenty dollars.
He kept 15 for administrative fees and gave the homeless person five.

Now you understand the difference between Republicans and Democrats.

Close
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John E. Becker
Republican State Central Committeeman
Ohio's 14th Senate District
Clermont, Brown, Adams, Scioto, and Lawrence Counties
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