Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan to visit the Gem State on Tuesday
We've all heard it. Some of us may have even thought it ourselves: The notion that prominent national Republicans routinely bypass Idaho during the general election season in favor of larger "battleground" states. It turns out that isn't exactly true. . .
We are proud to announce that Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan will be visiting with Idaho Republicans on Tuesday, September 30, to fire up the troops and thank them for all of their hard work.
Chairman Duncan will help cut the ribbon at the new Ada County Republican Headquarters, address BSU and NNU College Republicans, and meet with local GOP candidates. He is also scheduled to visit with Governor Otter, as well as Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Jim Risch.
I am privileged to accompany Chairman Duncan during his visit and to introduce him at each of the scheduled events.
I had the good fortune of meeting Chairman Duncan during the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul earlier this month. I mentioned to him that my first job out of college was at the Republican National Committee, working on the 1988 Presidential campaign. He was pleasantly surprised and sincere in thanking me for my continued involvement with the Republican Party. That -- along with a lot of other things that happened at the National Convention -- made me feel pretty good about being a Republican.
Chairman Duncan is a gentlemen and a true leader. I am thrilled that we have this unique opportunity to host him.
Fellow Idaho Republicans, let's show Chairman Duncan how Idaho Republicans are leading the way yet again this year as the reddest of the red states!
Look for the details of Chairman Duncan's Tuesday schedule at www.idgop.org or give us a call at 343-6405.
I hope you can join us.
Victory 2008
Norm Semanko, Chairman
Idaho Republican Party
Monday, September 29, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
Biden's Tax Returns Show Little Charitable Giving
Came across this article, thought it was interesting.
Biden's Tax Returns Show Little Charitable Giving
Paul Caron wonders if the release of Sen. Joe Biden's tax returns "might backfire because the returns show that the Bidens have been amazingly tight-fisted when it comes to their charitable giving. Despite income ranging from $210,432 - $321,379 over the ten-year period, the Bidens have given only $120 - $995 per year to charity, which amounts to 0.06% - 0.31% of their income.""This giving compares very unfavorably to John McCain, whose tax returns show that he gave 27.3% - 28.6% of his income to charity in 2006-2007. During the same period, the Obamas' tax returns show that they gave 5.8% - 6.1% of their income to charity."Independent Sector reports that 89% of American households contribute to charity, with an average contribution of $1,620 -- 3.1% of income.
Norm Semanko, Chairman
Biden's Tax Returns Show Little Charitable Giving
Paul Caron wonders if the release of Sen. Joe Biden's tax returns "might backfire because the returns show that the Bidens have been amazingly tight-fisted when it comes to their charitable giving. Despite income ranging from $210,432 - $321,379 over the ten-year period, the Bidens have given only $120 - $995 per year to charity, which amounts to 0.06% - 0.31% of their income.""This giving compares very unfavorably to John McCain, whose tax returns show that he gave 27.3% - 28.6% of his income to charity in 2006-2007. During the same period, the Obamas' tax returns show that they gave 5.8% - 6.1% of their income to charity."Independent Sector reports that 89% of American households contribute to charity, with an average contribution of $1,620 -- 3.1% of income.
Norm Semanko, Chairman
Palin Powers McCain to 39 Point Idaho Lead; Risch Solidly Up by 28
It turns out that my initial excitement about Senator John McCain's nomination of Alaska Governor -- and Idaho native -- Sarah Palin was well founded. After the success of last week's Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul, maybe that is no big surprise. But it is good to know that my political instincts were correct. Palin's influence has been palpable.
The wise judgment that Senator McCain showed by picking Palin is also apparent. Rasmussen's just-released Idaho poll reports a 39 point lead (68-29) for the McCain-Palin ticket over Obama-Biden. Even by Idaho's "reddest-of-the-red states" standard, these numbers are staggering.
Democrats, particularly in Idaho, have no answer to the political phenomenon known simply as "Palin Power". Young, energetic, intelligent, authentic, a Westerner, and genuinely conservative, Governor Palin has injected a new level of excitement into races up and down the ballot. Look no further than the U.S. Senate race, where Lt. Governor Jim Risch is now out to a solid 28 point lead over Larry LaRocco in the Rasmussen telephone survey, thanks to his hard work and consistently conservative philosophy, coupled with the new found momentum of the national ticket. Risch's current lead (58-30) is almost ten points higher than the huge margin that Risch beat LaRocco by just two years ago for Lt. Governor. Just more bad news for Idaho Democrats.
Congressmen Sali and Simspon, and all Idaho Republican candidates, who are working hard to communicate their GOP message to the voters -- and there is still much hard work ahead for all of us in the next eight weeks to ensure a Republican victory -- are sure to benefit from Palin's coattails on November 4, helping lead Idaho Republicans to victory.
Ever since Governor Palin gave her home-run acceptance speech -- and what an experience it was for us Idaho delegates to be in the Convention hall for that moment -- the phones at Idaho GOP headquarters have been ringing off the hook with requests for McCain-Palin bumper stickers, buttons, signs and other political goodies.
All we can say folks is to please be patient. We're doing the best we can to keep up! Demand for Governor Palin is sky high all across America, and, as usual, Idaho Republicans are leading the way.
I welcome your thoughts.
Norm Semanko, Chairman
The wise judgment that Senator McCain showed by picking Palin is also apparent. Rasmussen's just-released Idaho poll reports a 39 point lead (68-29) for the McCain-Palin ticket over Obama-Biden. Even by Idaho's "reddest-of-the-red states" standard, these numbers are staggering.
Democrats, particularly in Idaho, have no answer to the political phenomenon known simply as "Palin Power". Young, energetic, intelligent, authentic, a Westerner, and genuinely conservative, Governor Palin has injected a new level of excitement into races up and down the ballot. Look no further than the U.S. Senate race, where Lt. Governor Jim Risch is now out to a solid 28 point lead over Larry LaRocco in the Rasmussen telephone survey, thanks to his hard work and consistently conservative philosophy, coupled with the new found momentum of the national ticket. Risch's current lead (58-30) is almost ten points higher than the huge margin that Risch beat LaRocco by just two years ago for Lt. Governor. Just more bad news for Idaho Democrats.
Congressmen Sali and Simspon, and all Idaho Republican candidates, who are working hard to communicate their GOP message to the voters -- and there is still much hard work ahead for all of us in the next eight weeks to ensure a Republican victory -- are sure to benefit from Palin's coattails on November 4, helping lead Idaho Republicans to victory.
Ever since Governor Palin gave her home-run acceptance speech -- and what an experience it was for us Idaho delegates to be in the Convention hall for that moment -- the phones at Idaho GOP headquarters have been ringing off the hook with requests for McCain-Palin bumper stickers, buttons, signs and other political goodies.
All we can say folks is to please be patient. We're doing the best we can to keep up! Demand for Governor Palin is sky high all across America, and, as usual, Idaho Republicans are leading the way.
I welcome your thoughts.
Norm Semanko, Chairman
Thursday, September 11, 2008
I thought You Might Find This Story Interesting
It appears the Democrats are starting to panic about Obama.
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Norm Semanko, Chairman
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Norm Semanko, Chairman
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Urgent Message From Idaho Republican Headquarters
It has come to our attention that Walt Minnick is contacting Republican State Legislators and asking them to support his candidacy. Needless to say, this desperate ploy must be rejected.
While Mr. Minnick may be ashamed to be a Democrat, he is most definitely not a Republican. Let’s review some of the positions that Mr. Minnick has taken:
· Gun control: Walt Minnick has said that he supports the Brady Bill.
· Universal health care: Walt Minnick has stated that he supports universal health care.
· Power and Water supplies: Walt Minnick has supported severe draw downs of federal reservoirs, thereby jeopardizing electrical power and water supplies
Gun control; universal health care; radical environmental positions that rob us of needed energy and water supplies. These are not Republican principles and they are definitely not good for Idaho; these are liberal, Democrat positions – just like Nancy Pelosi and Ted Kennedy – best suited for San Francisco and Massachusetts.
In contrast, Congressman Bill Sali has brought an Idaho style of strong, principled leadership to Congress with him. He has been recognized as President of his class by fellow Republicans and has received numerous awards and other recognitions of his accomplishments for Idaho.
As we were all reminded recently by former Senators Jim McClure and Steve Symms, it is critical that we retain control of Idaho’s 1st Congressional District seat. Four years of Larry LaRocco in the early 90’s and 24-years of Democrat Governors in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s should serve to remind us all what happens when the Democrats gain a toe-hold. We simply cannot allow this to happen. Please do all you can to help us remain vigilant in this task.
Thank you for all that you do, and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of assistance.
Norm Semanko, Chairman
While Mr. Minnick may be ashamed to be a Democrat, he is most definitely not a Republican. Let’s review some of the positions that Mr. Minnick has taken:
· Gun control: Walt Minnick has said that he supports the Brady Bill.
· Universal health care: Walt Minnick has stated that he supports universal health care.
· Power and Water supplies: Walt Minnick has supported severe draw downs of federal reservoirs, thereby jeopardizing electrical power and water supplies
Gun control; universal health care; radical environmental positions that rob us of needed energy and water supplies. These are not Republican principles and they are definitely not good for Idaho; these are liberal, Democrat positions – just like Nancy Pelosi and Ted Kennedy – best suited for San Francisco and Massachusetts.
In contrast, Congressman Bill Sali has brought an Idaho style of strong, principled leadership to Congress with him. He has been recognized as President of his class by fellow Republicans and has received numerous awards and other recognitions of his accomplishments for Idaho.
As we were all reminded recently by former Senators Jim McClure and Steve Symms, it is critical that we retain control of Idaho’s 1st Congressional District seat. Four years of Larry LaRocco in the early 90’s and 24-years of Democrat Governors in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s should serve to remind us all what happens when the Democrats gain a toe-hold. We simply cannot allow this to happen. Please do all you can to help us remain vigilant in this task.
Thank you for all that you do, and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of assistance.
Norm Semanko, Chairman
Idaho Native, Graduate Tapped for GOP Vice Presidential Nomination
Idaho Native, Graduate Tapped for GOP Vice Presidential Nomination
What an exciting day to be an Idaho Republican, and what a great way to kick off our new blog!
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, a Sandpoint native and University of Idaho graduate, has been named as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate by Senator John McCain.
Just minutes after hearing the news, I received a call from Dee Sarton with Channel 7 news in Boise. She asked how I was doing and my immediate response was "ecstatic". That has been my response all day. I've got an extra hitch in my giddy-up as I head to Minneapolis for the Republican National Convention with my fellow Idaho delegates.
Governor Palin is a young, smart, energetic and well-spoken, rock solid conservative -- and a Westerner with Idaho roots. What more can Idahoans ask for in a Vice Presidential candidate?
From the national perspective, this is a bold, strategic masterpiece. I'm pretty sure the Obama camp never saw this one coming; certainly not Idaho Democrats.
Does the Obama camp dare attack Governor Palin - a historic choice as the GOP's first female nominee? How would Hillary supporters react to that?
Obama also has some serious competition in the battle to attract America's youth to the political scene. And I don't think Joe Biden helps his cause.
Can there be any doubt as to which candidate -- McCain or Obama -- is the deeper and more strategic thinker and decisionmaker?
And how discouraged must Idaho Democrats be? Obama passed up his Western options for VP and Delaware is a long way from Idaho. McCain's choice has ignited a new fire in Idaho Republicans that is sure to carry over to all of the other races on the November 4 ballot. That is bad news for Idaho Democrats.
As you can tell, I am genuinely excited about this pick. Governor Palin and I attended the University of Idaho together in the 1980's (she graduated in 1987 and I graduated in 1988). She is also from the same part of Idaho that I grew up in. And, as I indicated before, she is a true conservative.
I can't help but feel a great deal of pride as our generation -- the youngest that was able to vote for Ronald Reagan -- now steps up to take its turn at the wheel, a new generation of conservative leadership.
I look forward to your thoughts on this historic day for Republicans in Idaho and across the Nation.
Victory 2008
Norm Semanko, Chairman
What an exciting day to be an Idaho Republican, and what a great way to kick off our new blog!
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, a Sandpoint native and University of Idaho graduate, has been named as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate by Senator John McCain.
Just minutes after hearing the news, I received a call from Dee Sarton with Channel 7 news in Boise. She asked how I was doing and my immediate response was "ecstatic". That has been my response all day. I've got an extra hitch in my giddy-up as I head to Minneapolis for the Republican National Convention with my fellow Idaho delegates.
Governor Palin is a young, smart, energetic and well-spoken, rock solid conservative -- and a Westerner with Idaho roots. What more can Idahoans ask for in a Vice Presidential candidate?
From the national perspective, this is a bold, strategic masterpiece. I'm pretty sure the Obama camp never saw this one coming; certainly not Idaho Democrats.
Does the Obama camp dare attack Governor Palin - a historic choice as the GOP's first female nominee? How would Hillary supporters react to that?
Obama also has some serious competition in the battle to attract America's youth to the political scene. And I don't think Joe Biden helps his cause.
Can there be any doubt as to which candidate -- McCain or Obama -- is the deeper and more strategic thinker and decisionmaker?
And how discouraged must Idaho Democrats be? Obama passed up his Western options for VP and Delaware is a long way from Idaho. McCain's choice has ignited a new fire in Idaho Republicans that is sure to carry over to all of the other races on the November 4 ballot. That is bad news for Idaho Democrats.
As you can tell, I am genuinely excited about this pick. Governor Palin and I attended the University of Idaho together in the 1980's (she graduated in 1987 and I graduated in 1988). She is also from the same part of Idaho that I grew up in. And, as I indicated before, she is a true conservative.
I can't help but feel a great deal of pride as our generation -- the youngest that was able to vote for Ronald Reagan -- now steps up to take its turn at the wheel, a new generation of conservative leadership.
I look forward to your thoughts on this historic day for Republicans in Idaho and across the Nation.
Victory 2008
Norm Semanko, Chairman
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