Help Us Defeat the Harry Reid Healthcare Bill

After months working in secret behind closed doors, Harry Reid this week finally unveiled his 2,074-page government-run health care plan. His plan would increase health care premiums, increase taxes on families and small businesses by half a trillion dollars, cut Medicare by another half trillion dollars, and allow federal funds to be used for abortions. Click here for 10 things you should know about the bill.

 

Harry Reid has scheduled a critical vote this Saturday night that will allow the Senate to take-up his bill. If that vote succeeds, Harry Reid will be dangerously close to finally imposing President Obama’s government-run health care scheme on America.

 

California

 

Although the California Senators Boxer and Feinstein, are likely to vote for the health care bill, it is important that we make our voices heard and let them know that we do not want government run healthcare imposed upon us and we will remember their vote next time we are at the ballot box.

 

Senator Diane Feinstein

202-224-3841

 

Senator Barbara Boxer

202-224-3553

 

The Critical Two

 

Two Democrat Senators – Ben Nelson (D-NE) and Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) – are critically important to defeating Saturday’s vote. The RNC urges every concerned citizen to call Sens. Ben Nelson and Blanche Lincoln TODAY and tell them to vote against Harry Reid’s liberal bill when it comes up for a vote on Saturday.

 

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This is the best opportunity there will be to stop President Obama, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi from imposing their government-run health care plan on America. Again, please call Sens. Ben Nelson and Blanche Lincoln TODAY and tell them to vote against Harry Reid’s health care bill when it comes up for a vote on Saturday.

 

 

Ron Nehring

CHAIRMAN, California Republican Party Chairman

Assemblyman Nestande to Host an Emergency Preparedness Forum

PALM DESERT- Assemblyman Brian Nestande (R-Palm Desert) will host an Emergency Preparedness Forum on Friday, November 20, 2009 from 9:30am-11:30am at the Joslyn Senior Center in Palm Desert.

The forum will focus on citizen preparedness. There will be speakers from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Riverside County Fire Department, Riverside County Office of Emergency Services and American Red Cross of Riverside County.  There will be a display of vehicles from these agencies that aid in emergency situations.

There will also be a special presentation of a simulated earthquake from Seismic Warning Systems.

“It is important for citizens to be equipped with necessary information to face any crisis.” Nestande said. “Residents are their own first line of defense against catastrophes such as earthquakes, fires, and flash floods.”

What:              Emergency Preparedness Forum

When: Friday, November 20, 2009

9:30am-11:30am

Where: Joslyn Senior Center

73750 Catalina Way

Palm Desert, CA

For more information, please contact Nestande’s Palm Desert office at 760-674-0164.

Sacramento:  State Capitol Room 4153, Sacramento, CA 95814; PH: 916-319-2064

Riverside: 1223 University Avenue, #230, Riverside, CA 92507; PH: 951-369-6644

Palm Desert: 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, #116 Palm Desert, CA 92260; PH: 760-674-0164

Assemblyman Nestande proudly serves the communities of Canyon Lake, Indian Wells, Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, Temecula, Perris, Wildomar, Winchester, Menifee, Hemet, Anza, Idyllwild, Bermuda Dunes, Mountain Center, and Woodcrest.

Inyo County Sheriff William Lutze Supports Tom Harman for Attorney General‏

Sacramento, CA- Inyo County Sheriff William Lutze today announced his support for Tom Harman (R-Huntington Beach) as California’s next Attorney General.  Sheriff Lutze joins the growing list of law enforcement officials supporting Tom Harman for Attorney General including Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, and Mariposa County Sheriff Brian Muller.

 

In the State Senate and Assembly, Tom Harman has been an advocate for tough-on-crime measures and legislation.  He is a strong proponent of California’s death penalty law and in 2008 introduced SB 315 that if enacted would have sped up the long and tedious process needed to ultimately carry out justice against criminals on death row.  Recently, Tom has stood with law enforcement leaders and organizations against the release of “non-violent” drug offenders and was a key vote in law enforcement’s effort to limit the availability of pseudoephedrine (which is directly linked to California’s explosive methamphetamine problem).

 

As California’s next Attorney General, Tom will continue to defend California’s death penalty law and vigorously prosecute those who commit fraud with public funds.

 

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www.TomHarman4AG.com

www.Twitter.com/TomHarman4AG

November 19 Reception and Meeting Honoring Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY

 

Cordially Invites you to a Reception and General Membership Meeting/Presentation Featuring

 

Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries

With special Guest Brad Dacus, Esq

President, Pacific Justice Institute

 

 

ON

 

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Reception:  6:30 pm

General Membership Meeting/Presentation:  7:00 pm

 

AT

The Historic Mission Inn

3649 Mission Inn Avenue

Riverside, CA. 92501

 

HELP US ATTAIN VICTORY IN 2010!

All Registered Republicans Attend At No Charge

Light Refreshments, No Host Bar

 

For questions about the event or for information on The Republican Party of Riverside County:

 

Riversidegop.com

Republican Leadership Update

It’s been a very busy few weeks for our party since the decisive victories in the 2009 elections, particularly the election of Republican governors in Virginia and New Jersey. Last week we held a series of meetings with colleagues in New York and Washington reviewing the results of the election and comparing ideas and best practices among state parties as we prepare for our year of opportunity in 2010.  Nehring, Other GOP Chairs Discuss Party’s Future Under the leadership of RNC Chairman Michael Steele, we’ve seen strong support from the national party for state and even local Republican committees to work together collaboratively and borrow solid ideas and practices from one another.  I was particularly pleased to sit down with my fellow state chairs from New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Ohio just for that purpose. The hard work of our candidates, donors, elected officials and volunteers is paying off. On Wednesday Gallup released dramatic new data showing our party has surged ahead in the generic Congressional ballot test, with 48% of Americans now preferring a Republican Congressional candidate compared to 44% for Democrats.  The generic Congressional ballot is a key leading political indicator. By providing a positive alternative to where the Democrats are taking the country, the Republican Party is now drawing the support of an overwhelming number of independent voters.  While those who are unaffiliated with a political party heavily favored the Democrats last year, that situation has now turned around and our party is drawing the support of 52% of independent voters, compared to just 30% who favor Democrats – a 22% advantage for our team. Commitment to Republican principles and communicating a clear vision were the hallmarks of our 40th President, Ronald Reagan.  This week we were honored to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with events around the state and a video the CRP provided on DVD and our YouTube channel.  I want to thank Michael Reagan for taking the time to brief Republicans with a conference call live from Berlin on Monday night. More developments On Monday and Tuesday I met with colleagues in Washington at the Republican National Committee, the National Republican Senatorial Committee and other groups to review the recent election and plans for 2010.  Barbara Boxer continues to draw attention through her lackluster levels of public support in California, combined with the intensity she provokes on our team through her own divisiveness.  We’re looking forward to supporting the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate who emerges from our June primary. Jerry Brown made it back into the news Tuesday when it emerged that an ACORN official in San Diego claimed on tape at a Democratic club meeting that he has been in contact with the Attorney General’s office concerning the investigation into the group and suggests they have been assured “the fault will be found with the people that did the video – not ACORN.”  The same official claims that a serious investigation is “completely not what’s happening.” In words and in tone, the official appears to suggest Jerry Brown would turn a blind eye to ACORN’s alleged misdeeds and focus instead on the actions of the individuals who uncovered those misdeeds.  Watch the news story As always, I’d like to hear from you.  What are you hearing?  What are we doing well?  What do we need to improve?  Send me an email.  Your feedback is very important. Thank you very much for your leadership and contributions to victory in California. All the best, Ron Nehring CHAIRMAN, California Republican Party

CRP NEWSROOM CRP Praises California Republican House Members for Opposing Pelosi’s Government Health Care Bill “California’s Republican Members of Congress tonight stood together on the side of the American people and against a giant, costly new health care bureaucracy that will transfer decisions about Americans’ health out of the hands of patients and doctors and into thousands of bureaucrats’ little cubicles in Washington DC.” California Republican Party Commemorates 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall and President Ronald Reagan’s Leadership “Twenty years ago today, the Berlin Wall was consigned to irrelevance because a Californian named Ronald Reagan demonstrated the leadership, commitment and perseverance necessary for liberty to triumph over tyranny.  Millions of people ultimately contributed to victory in the struggle for freedom, and their efforts culminated on that evening two decades ago as the darkest scar on the map of Europe was suddenly rendered meaningless.” The Hypocrisy of Jerry Brown, California’s Top Cop “The irony here is that while Jerry Brown has chosen not to investigate the matter further, his office is currently pursuing the makers of the recent videos that exposed ACORN’s corrupt practices based on the same legal grounds. Apparently California’s Attorney General thinks that he and his cohorts can sidestep the very laws that they are using as justification for their investigations of ACORN filmmakers James O’Keefe and Hannah Giles.” Secrets of Secret Jerry Brown Tapes Revealed Exclusive: Audio From ACORN Claims Jerry Brown Will Whitewash Investigation Governor Schwarzenegger Thanks Senator Cogdill for His Service in the California Legislature Cantor: On the Democrats’ Trillion Dollar Health Care Overhaul Boehner: Don’t Scrap the Stupak-Pitts Pro-Life Amendment – Scrap the Whole Bill and Start Over McConnell: House Bill ‘Strongly Opposed by Most Americans’ RNC: Walk The Plank Once, Shame On Pelosi … Walk The Plank Twice, Shame On You RNC: By The Numbers: I Won, You’ll Lose! MUST READS OF THE WEEK Fred Barnes -  The Future Is Bright.  Republican conservatives and moderates are at each other’s throats. Tea party populists are furious at President Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and aren’t crazy about Republicans either. Democrats haven’t got a clue. There’s talk of a third party. The economy is stagnant as unemployment, now 10.2 percent, climbs. It’s beginning to look like the late 1970s. Karl Rove -  ‘A Referendum on This White House’.  Republican victories in New Jersey and Virginia governors’ races last week-despite eight campaign appearances in the two states by President Barack Obama-have unnerved Democrats. Charles Krauthammer -  The Myth of ‘08, Demolished.  Sure, Election Day 2009 will scare moderate Democrats and make passage of Obamacare more difficult. Sure, it makes it easier for resurgent Republicans to raise money and recruit candidates for 2010. But the most important effect of Tuesday’s elections is historical. It demolishes the great realignment myth of 2008. Matthew Kaminski -  California Labor Wars. Flexing his influence, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) President Andy Stern turned up at the White House 22 times in the first six months of the Obama administration, more than anyone else on the visitor logs released last month. More news: Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Newsroom RNC Newsroom CA State Senate Republican Caucus CA State Assembly Republican Caucus House Republican Leader John Boehner Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell TAKE ACTION REPUBLICAN VOTER REGISTRATION PROGRAM LAUNCHED. Republican clubs, county committees and candidate campaigns are invited to participate in the CRP’s new statewide voter registration initiative.  Complete information and sign up form online. JOIN THE CRP TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE.  This group of innovative Republican technology leaders is bringing the latest and most effective new technologies to the Republican Party.  If you have a technology background and would like to help make the California Republican Party the national leader in the use of new technology to organize and communicate, then you belong on the Technology Leadership Committee.  To join, just complete information and sign up form online. DATA CENTER Seven Reasons Why Congress Should Repeal, Not Fix, the Death Tax. The Heritage Foundation.  The House and Senate may soon begin debate on what to do with the federal estate tax.  If Congress fails to act before January 1, 2010, current law calls for death taxes to disappear entirely for one year before returning in 2011 at a top rate of 55 percent and a $1 million exemption of taxable estate.  The 2009 tax rate is 45 percent, and the exemption stands at $3.5 million per taxpayer. Fairness 2.0: Media Content Regulation in the 21st Century. Cato Institute.  Civil libertarians feared that a change of administrations would herald a revived Fairness Doctrine, a policy that previously permitted the government to oversee broadcast news coverage for “balanced views.” A return to the Fairness Doctrine, however, now seems unlikely. It is very likely, however, that politicians from both the left and the right will try to extend government control over the media beyond current policies.  New rules adopted or proposed by the Federal Communications Commission suggest that the agency may be poised to enforce the most intensive government oversight of broadcast programming in decades-perhaps even in the history of the agency. Also… Republicans Edge Ahead of Democrats in 2010 Vote.  Gallup.  Republicans have moved ahead of Democrats by 48% to 44% among registered voters in the latest update on Gallup’s generic congressional ballot for the 2010 House elections, after trailing by six points in July and two points last month. CRP PODCAST The Right News from the Left Coast It was a good night for the Republican Party – 11/3 election results, analysis and commentary.  What are the trends and what do they mean for the GOP moving forward?  A close look at the upcoming Governor and Senate races in California.  AG Jerry Brown Running unopposed leaving the Republicans to compete in a spirited primary.  Sen. Boxer looks vulnerable in the Senate race leaving the door open for Chuck DeVore and Carly Fiorina.  Co-hosts: Republican Party Chairman Ron Nehring and Assemblywoman Diane Harkey.    Recorded 11/4/09. Length: 31 minutes. Get it on iTunes CRP-TV 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. The California Republican Party released this video highlighting President Ronald Reagan’s key role in leading America to victory in the Cold War. Brown’s Tapegate.  The CRP released a new video hitting California AG Jerry Brown on his attempt to cover up “Tapegate.” Glenn Beck on CA AG Brown’s Whitewashing of the ACORN Investigation.  Glenn Beck calls for an further investigation into Jerry Brown’s handling of the ACORN investigation. News Coverage of Another ACORN Scandal.  A San Diego TV news station reports on the latest ACORN scandal involving the California Attorney General Jerry Brown.

California Republican Party Releases New Web Video: “Brown’s Tapegate”

SACRAMENTO, CA - In light of the numerous media reports and the call for an independent invesitagtion into AG Jerry Brown’s “tapegate” by members of the media, advocacy and lawyer associations, elected officials and gubernatorial candidates, the California Republican Party today released a new video titled, “Brown’s Tapegate.”

 

“Any logical line of questioning, especially from an office full of state attorneys, would seem to lead to two possible conclusions: either procedures in one of the highest profile law offices in the nation are woefully inadequate and ineffective, or other members of staff knew what was going on and are now concealing their earlier knowledge,” said CRP Chairman Ron Nehring.  “Either conclusion is a disaster for a man who frequently brags of the benefits of four decades of political experience.”

 

“Californians want their Attorney General not only to enforce the laws of the state, but set the highest legal standards in his own state office.  The situation requires an independent investigation to ensure Californians can fully trust their top law enforcement official.”

 

The CRP releases this video with a question for California Attorney General Jerry Brown: If you have nothing to hide, why can’t you just allow a proper and unbiased independent investigation?

 

 

The video can be viewed here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/CRPTV#p/u/0/Kt-JubRvtt0

 

 

Web Video: Brown’s Tapegate

http://www.youtube.com/user/CRPTV#p/u/0/Kt-JubRvtt0

Republicans Surge in Generic Ballot Strength‏

Independents now favor Republicans by 22%

As Democrats in Washington continue to pursue an unpopular policy agenda, voters have responded by shifting toward Republicans, pushing the GOP into a 4% lead in Gallup’s generic congressional ballot strength test, and a 6% lead in a similar measurement by Rasmussen Reports.

Today, voters prefer Republican Congressional candidates over Democrats by 48% to 44% in data released by Gallup this week.  As recently as July, Democrats held a 6% generic ballot strength advantage, according to Gallup.

Much of the Republican surge can be attributed to a dramatic shift among independent voters away from Democrats and toward Republicans.  In the Gallup survey, 30% of independent voters would favor a Democratic congressional candidate, while 52% would favor the Republican – a 22% advantage.  In July, independents favored Republicans by just 1% over Democrats, 43% to 42%.

REPUBLICAN TURNOUT STRENGTH
Republican candidates historically perform even better than generic ballot strength tests such as Gallup’s, which polls registered voters rather than likely voters.

Gallup puts it this way: “Since Gallup regularly began using the generic ballot to measure registered voters’ preferences for the House of Representatives in 1950, it has been rare for Republicans to have an advantage over Democrats. This is likely because more Americans usually identify as Democrats than as Republicans, but Republicans can offset this typical Democratic advantage in preferences with greater turnout on Election Day.”

The group predicts, “if normal turnout patterns prevail in the coming election, prospects for a good Democratic showing appear slim.”

Senator Benoit To Keynote Water Conference Thursday

PALM DESERT – Senator John J. Benoit (R-Bermuda Dunes) will keynote the Golf & Water Symposium Thursday at 8:00 AM at the UCR’s Palm Desert Graduate Center (75-080 Frank Sinatra Drive).  The symposium, co-sponsored by the Coachella Valley Water District, the California State Club Association, and California Alliance for Golf, will also feature Tim Quinn, Executive Director of the Association of California Water Agencies.

“Having contributed to the state’s most significant water negotiations in decades, I look forward to discussing my perspective and water’s impact on our economy,” said Senator Benoit.

For more information about Thursday’s symposium, please contact the Coachella Valley Water District at (760) 398-2651.

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Senator John J. Benoit represents the 37th Senate District, which includes Anza, Banning, Beaumont, Bermuda Dunes, Cabazon, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Cherry Valley, Corona, Desert Hot Springs, El Cerrito, Hemet, Home Gardens, Homeland, Idyllwild, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Lake Elsinore, Lakeland Village, Lakeview, March AFB, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Norco, Nuevo, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Perris, Rancho Mirage, San Jacinto, Valle Vista, Winchester, and Woodcrest.  Further information regarding Senator Benoit is available on his web site at: http:/www.sen.ca.gov/benoit.

Honoring Our Veterans – Past and Present‏

Dear Friends,

Almost a week ago our country was shocked by the tragic events at Fort Hood and our prayers and thoughts are with the grieving families of those killed and with the wounded.  It is unconscionable that our soldiers were attacked and harmed on a U.S .Army base where they should be safe from the dangers they have already faced or will face on the battlefield.

The events at Ft. Hood are a stark reminder that our soldiers are always on duty. They face dangers while the majority of us live far removed from such risks.   And today, on Veterans Day, we reaffirm a solemn promise that we will remember and honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces – past and present.  Today we honor all those who have served and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Throughout our country’s history, there are countless stories of sacrifice and heroism from every war.  Our living veterans can attest to that fact.  Many heroic actions go unnoticed except by those who survive those perilous moments and live on.  Our military is not boastful. Most would probably prefer the quiet approval and respect of their fellow brothers in arms than a parade in their honor.  However, today we do not let them escape without knowing our Nation’s gratitude.  We commemorate them, we thank them, we wave the American flag and we hold events in their honor – and yet it pales in comparison to all that our veterans have done for us.

To all those who have served – today is your day.  Our country salutes you. May God Bless you and May God Bless America.

Sincerely,

KEN CALVERT
Member of Congress

Senator Benoit To Mark Veteran’s Day At Patton Museum

CHIRIACO SUMMIT – Senator John J. Benoit (R-Bermuda Dunes) will be delivering remarks to commemorate Veteran’s Day tomorrow at 11:00 AM at the General George Patton Memorial Museum (62510 Chiriaco Road).  Benoit will present a personal letter written by Senator John McCain, who will be honored with the 2009 General George S. Patton Award.  McCain’s U.S. Naval Academy classmate, Admiral Ben Montoya, will accept the award on his behalf.

“Riverside County has been blessed with a rich legacy made by the contributions of men and women in our Armed Services,” said Senator Benoit.  “The General Patton Memorial Museum memorializes the headquarters of the multi-State Desert Training Center, where Patton trained over a million men for World War II combat in North Africa.  It is an honor to present the award named for one of our most storied military leaders on this patriotic occasion.”

For more information about tomorrow’s Veteran’s Day commemoration, please contact Senator Benoit’s District Office at (760) 568-0408.

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Senator John J. Benoit represents the 37th Senate District, which includes Anza, Banning, Beaumont, Bermuda Dunes, Cabazon, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Cherry Valley, Corona, Desert Hot Springs, El Cerrito, Hemet, Home Gardens, Homeland, Idyllwild, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Lake Elsinore, Lakeland Village, Lakeview, March AFB, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Norco, Nuevo, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Perris, Rancho Mirage, San Jacinto, Valle Vista, Winchester, and Woodcrest.  Further information regarding Senator Benoit is available on his web site at: http:/www.sen.ca.gov/benoit.