The Becker Report
Volume I
Issue XIX
September 19, 2005

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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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Ohio's November 8, 2005 Ballot Issues
State Issue 1 - Third Frontier/Bond Issue
Supported by Governor Taft, and the Ohio Republican Party
Opposed by Right to Life, The Buckeye Institute, Ohio Taxpayer's Association, Ohio Roundtable, COAST, and other groups that are either fiscally and/or socially conservative

State Issue 2 - Expands Absentee Voting
Opposed by the Ohio Republican Party

State Issue 3 - Political Contribution Limits
Opposed by the Ohio Republican Party

State Issue 4 - Provides for the Redrawing of Legislative Districts
Opposed by the Ohio Republican Party

State Issue 5 - Creates a Board to Oversee Elections
Opposed by the Ohio Republican Party

2nd Congressional District Election News
Rumors persist that Jean Schmidt will have a primary challenge on May 2, 2006.
Although no announcements have been made, Tom Brinkman, Paul Hall, or Bob McEwen are the most likely challengers.
I don't know what Tom Brinkman's plans are, if any, but he has been seen at meetings and events throughout the District.
The most recent "Brinkman sighting" was at the Brown County GOP picnic on September 11, 2005.

Gubernatorial Election News
Ken Blackwell, Betty Montgomery, and Jim Petro remain the three candidates.
Phil Heimlich is with Jim Petro and remains the only named candidate for Lt. Governor.

U.S. Senate Election News
Retired USAF Lt.Col. John Mitchel and Bill Pierce are challenging Senator Mike DeWine.

Secretary of State Election News
Ann Womer Benjamin, Greg Hartmann, and Jim Trakas are the candidates.
Rob Montgomery was also mentioned.

State Auditor Election News
Mary Taylor and David Varda remain the only candidates.

Attorney General Election News
Ron O'Brien, David Yost, and Tim Grendell appear to be candidates.
Joe Deters has informed me that he is very happy serving as Hamilton County Prosecutor and will not run for AG at this time.

State Treasurer Election News
Jennette Bradley is being challenged by John Hritz.
For more information about John Hritz, contact Mike McNamara, Campaign Manager, at 513-378-2716.

6th Congressional District Election News
Danny Harmon, Chuck Blasdel, and Richard Holt have been campaigning.
Also, Tim Ginter, a registered Democrat, is running as a Republican.
I spoke to Tim about why he is a registered Democrat.
He had a good answer. (Call him at 330-692-0544.)
Tim impressed me as being a very solid conservative and strong Christian.
It appears that the voters have several very good candidates to choose from.

88th Ohio House District Election News
Paul Hall is considering challenging Danny Bubp.

Other Candidates
Bob McGee and Barb Wiedenbein are running for re-election for Union Twp Trustee (Clermont County).
After eight years of serving as Pierce Twp Trustee, Curt Hartman has decided to run for Clermont County School Board (Clermont County Educational Service Center).
Jo Ann Beamer is running for her last term on the West Clermont School Board.
Michelle Jowers, President of the Brown County Republican Club, is a candidate for Pike Township Trustee.
Mike Munoz is a candidate for Hamilton Twp Trustee in Warren County.
David R Smith is a candidate for Deerfield Twp Trustee in Warren County.

Michelle Jowers sent me the following:
 Elect

Michelle E. Jowers

Pike Township Trustee

The main purpose of a Township Trustee is to serve the people of the Township.  I have a "Call to Serve".  To that call I bring leadership, energy, initiative and a desire to work with other Trustees and constituents of Pike Township to make decisions that are essential to improve and maintain our township.  I have the passion necessary to make a difference.  I will make a difference one step at a time and would like to become Trustee of Pike Township, Brown County, Ohio.

"Your Township « Your Voice « Your Vote" 

If you would like to contact me for further information or if you would like to volunteer please call 513-313-6012 or email michelle@michellejowers.com.

Would you consider contributing to my campaign?  Any donations will be greatly appreciated.  Please make checks payable to Jowers for Trustee. My address is as follows:

Jowers for Trustee, 14063 New Harmony Salem Rd., Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154.

Please remember me in your prayers as I follow God's leadership and call on my life.       Thank you!

Paid for by Jowers for Trustee, 14063 New Harmony Salem Rd., Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154.

Past Events
September 8, 2005
ORP Chairman, Bob Bennett, hosted a conference call to discuss the problems that ballot issues 2, 3, 4, and 5 will create.
Why and how to defeat them were detailed.
Also, P.J. Wenzel is now the Political Director for the campaign to defeat the ballot issues.
His new phone number is: 614-222-8490.

September 7, 2005
Hamilton County Auditor, Dusty Rhodes, was the guest speaker at the Anderson Twp Republican Club meeting.
The crowd of about 25 people warmly received the very conservative Democrat.
Chairman, Russ Jackson, described Mr. Rhodes as a DINO (Democrat In Name Only).
Mr. Rhodes talked about web site updates, property re-evaluations, and an initiative to measure and control fuel quality.
He also fielded a number of questions.

September 6, 2005
The Union Twp Central Committee (Clermont County) voted to endorse Jo Ann Beamer for West Clermont School Board.
We also endorsed Bob McGee and Barbara Wiedenbein for Trustee.
Additionally, we donated $100 to each candidate.
Brian Ford and Tina Sanborn were elected to fill open positions on the Central Committee.

August 25, 2005
Nearly 500 people attended a luncheon for the Ohio Restoration Project at the Kings Inn in Mason.
Jeff Harden, Curt Hartman, Jean Schmidt, and Joe Uecker represented Clermont County.
Michelle Jowers and Tina Meranda represented Brown County.
Danny Bubp represented Adams County.
Tom Brinkman sponsored my table.
I sat with Greg Hartmann, Beth Hill, and Paula Westwood.

My favorite guest writer, Lori Viars, provided the following:
Ohio Restoration Project hosted a Pastors & Christian Leaders Luncheon on Aug 25. Over 500 guests filled Kings Island Inn's Conference Center, including reporters from Time Magazine, Newsweek, USA Today, AP, as well as state and local media. Speakers included Pastor Russell Johnson, Sr. Pastor of Fairfield Christian Church in Lancaster, who hosted the luncheon, Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, former Congressman Bob McEwen, and Fr. John Putka. The group favors protecting unborn human life, protecting marriage, school choice, and other issues that effect families. Reaching out to the community and non-partisan voter registration drives are also strongly encouraged. The group's motto is "Pray, serve, engage." "We do not, as a group, endorse candidates," Pastor Johnson said. "That said, we are very appreciative of Ken Blackwell's principled stand on marriage. He didn't need a focus group. He didn't need a poll. He stood up. We need someone with the conviction to lead.
August 22, 2005
Governor Taft and ORP Chairman Bob Bennett held a brief conference call.
"Coingate" and how the Democrats are playing politics were discussed.

Future Events
September 21, 2005
Clermont County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM

September 21, 2005
Annual Butler County GOP Picnic at the Butler County Fairgrounds from 5:30 - 7:30
Contact Donna at 513-893-5292

September 22, 2005
Fund Raiser for Bob McGee for Union Twp Trustee (Clermont County) at Kennedy's Landing from 5:30 - 7:30
The requested donation is $100.

September 26 - October 1
Brown County Fair

September 30, 2005
Republican State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 AM

October 1, 2005
Southern Ohio Chairmen's Conference in Jackson at 9:30 AM
Keynote speaker: ORP Chairman Bob Bennett
Contact Chairman Rodney Barnett for more information: 740-778-2110

October 1, 2005
Warren County Republican Women's Club Pig Roast and Cruise-in at the Fairgrounds from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The event is free.
Contact Ricki Wilkins at 937-885-9010

October 3, 2005
Union Twp (Clermont County) Central Committee meeting
7:30 PM at the UT Civic Center

October 5, 2005
Anderson Twp (Hamilton County) Republican Club Candidates Night
Place: Anderson Twp Heritage Center (Eight Mile Rd. at Forest)
Time: 6:00 PM light supper; 7:00 PM meeting
Call: 513-235-4054 or 513-659-1739

October 6, 2005
Cincinnati Right to Life Annual Banquet at the Hyatt Regency
Reception at 5:30 and Dinner at 6:30 for $35
Keynote speaker: Gianna Jessen

October 11, 2005
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM

October 11, 2005
Brown County Republican meeting at the Georgetown library at 7:00 PM

October 20, 2005
Athens County GOP Fall Dinner
5:30 Social and 6:30 Dinner
Contact Pete Couladis: 740-592-2814

October 27, 2005
Washington County Reagan Day Dinner
5:30 Social and 6:30 Dinner
Contact Marilyn Ashcraft: 740-350-5845

November 8, 2005
Election Day

November 12 - 13
County Chairman's Retreat

December 2, 2005
Republican State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 AM

December 13, 2005
Brown County Republican meeting at the Georgetown library at 7:00 PM

December 13, 2005
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM

February 4, 2006
Southern Ohio Chairmen's Conference in Jackson at 9:30 AM
Contact Chairman Rodney Barnett for more information: 740-778-2110

February 10, 2006
Clermont County Lincoln Day Dinner at the Eastgate Holliday Inn

February 18, 2006
Brown County Lincoln Day Dinner

April 1, 2006
Southern Ohio Chairmen's Conference in Jackson at 9:30 AM
Contact Chairman Rodney Barnett for more information: 740-778-2110

May 2, 2006
Primary Election

June 3, 2006
Southern Ohio Chairmen's Conference in Jackson at 9:30 AM
Contact Chairman Rodney Barnett for more information: 740-778-2110

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John Becker
Republican State Central Committeeman
Ohio's 14th Senate District
Clermont, Brown, Adams, Scioto, and Lawrence Counties
513-753-6440
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