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Jun 25 2008

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John Cronin

Jeff Beatty Begins Air Campaign, John Kerry Heads for Bunker

Filed under Congress, Massachusetts, Republicans, Republican Party, Jeff Beatty

I just received this press release from the Jeff Beatty for U.S. Senate from Massachusetts campaign. The early polls are very encouraging and although it will be very hard to defeat an incumbent with John Kerry’s name recognition, Team Beatty is up to the challenge.

One of his supporter’s came up with a gem that I wanted to share with you. This is a take off of the Mastercard commercial from quite a while ago, but maybe you remember it.

Jeff Beatty Bumper sticker: $1.50

Jeff Beatty Yard Sign: $2.50

John Kerry Concession speech: Priceless

~~John Cronin~~

Memo for Friends and Supporters of the Beatty for U.S. Senate Campaign

“Now Showing” - How would you like to buy a 30 second ad on TV for Jeff? You can do it for only $25 each. We want to be on the air next month and ask all of you to help by donating to buy 1 to 10 ads! Please go to www.jeffbeatty.com and hit donate!

It’s been two weeks since I’ve wrapped up the party’s nomination, and the campaign is kicking into high gear.

Talking Points for the Week

• A year of campaigning, fundraising, and building a strong grassroots organization has paid off. Jeff Beatty is now the Massachusetts Republican nominee and will defeat John Kerry for the US Senate in November.
• The campaign continues to get stronger, building more people, money and name recognition. 30K donors gave almost one million dollars to the campaign in the first quarter report. Hundreds of people gathered more than 25K signatures to put my name comfortably on the ballot. Over 2,000 volunteers around the Commonwealth have joined our cause.
• Recent polls show Massachusetts voters are ready for a new face. Only 37% say John Kerry deserves to be reelected and 56% say they want someone else to take this senate seat. That someone else is Jeff Beatty. (http://www.suffolk.edu/29407.html7)
• People in Massachusetts and around the country are beginning to realize that this senate race is winnable, if we can get the resources to get my name out there.
• I need people around the state to continue to build this campaign from its strong base. I’m asking people to hold a fundraiser or give a house party, write letters to your local newspaper or blog about the race on local or national political sites, and finally, come to hear me speak at one of the many events around the state.

Media Hits of the Week

Jeff in the Worcester Telegram
Jeff profile by the Associated Press
Jeff on the Chet Curtis Show on NECN
Campaign Review

Last week I had the good fortune, as the party’s standard bearer, to meet with Senator John McCain as he visited the Bay State. We look forward to his support and we’ll do our best to get him and the all the other Republicans on the ticket elected.

I had a number of events with my fellow veterans that were especially rewarding. On June 9th, I dined with the residents of the Worcester Veterans Center. I appreciate the support from Amanda Riik, Trevor Little, and Joe Boylan who made this event possible. A few days later, I participated in a ceremony where Captain (Retired) Tom Hudner was recognized by the citizens of Concord for earning the Medal of Honor during the Korean War. More recently, I visited Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington to meet with the wounded warriors from our conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. When I am elected, I will never break faith with my fellow brothers and sisters in arms.

I also had the chance to visit with Chet Curtis on his NECN program. People around the state say this was a solid interview and we will do more in the near future to build name recognition.
I had a great time marching in the Dedham Flag Day Parade! With the Victory Van! There were tens of thousands along the route and we’re confident that most of them enlisted in the Beatty Brigade. We could not ask for a more hospitable welcome. I owe a debt of gratitude to Joe Pascarella and Tom Gorman for supporting this endeavor. Later that evening, we ventured over to Quincy for their firework show and welcomed several more to our effort. A big debt of thanks to Jennifer Logue for helping out.

I would like to mention the support of several Republican Town Committees. I appreciate the support offered by the Attleboro and Quincy committees who graciously offered to help the campaign. Our campaign manager, Joe Manzoli, received the support and $1,100 from the Shrewsbury Town Committee. Lastly, James McDonnell and Kate Cantwell spoke before the Duxbury Town committee during their monthly gathering. I cannot overemphasize the fact that RTCs will be crucial to our success!

I am indebted to the financial support provided by my friends in Marblehead and Longmeadow over the past two weeks. Their generosity will help the campaign advance and more importantly, get the word out as to what we’re about.

Earlier this week, along with our communications director, Kahlil Byrd, we had a rewarding visit to our nation’s capital. I met with a number of Republican Party officials and activists who have pledged their support to the campaign. A big thank you to Thea White who arranged this much worthwhile trip.

I would be remiss if I failed to mention the support of Alan Linkevitch who is currently being treated for diabetes at a local hospital. Despite his afflictions, he was heartened by the news that I am the sole Republican running for the U.S. Senate. After meeting with him, I was as motivated as ever to press on.
The Road Ahead

We will be on the road over the next few days and I look forward to seeing you at some of the following events:

• 1 July. Northborough VFW Post 234 at 402 West Main Street at 5:30 PM for a meet and greet
• 3 July. Randolph’s Independence Day Parade.
• 3 July. Franklin’s Firework Display
• 4 July. Chelmsford’s Independence Day Parade
• 4 July. Falmouth’s Firework Display.
Your Help

At the Dedham parade, a resident shouted: “You have to beat him!” I responded that “We have to beat him!” I cannot stress the fact that your support is crucial to our campaign.
More than ever before, we are confident that we can win and your support will be the difference maker.

A few days ago, a Suffolk University survey indicated that 51% of those polled, thought it was time to give someone else a chance (to represent Massachusetts in the Senate), while 38 % said that Senator Kerry should be re-elected. David Paleologos, who conducted the poll, thought that these numbers could help Jeff Beatty as he noted that with “…a big influx of independents, who knows what happens here.”

For those who are able, we look forward to your financial contributions, for those cannot donate at this time, we ask that you write to your local newspaper or call your local talk radio station to discuss the viability of Jeff’s campaign and how the current junior Senator has worn out his welcome with the Commonwealth’s voters. Every little bit helps!

I will close on a note from a friend of the campaign who came up with this wonderful motto:
“Jeff Beatty bumper sticker…………….$1.00.
Jeff Beatty lawn sign………………………$2.50.
John Kerry concession speech……..Priceless!”

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Jun 25 2008

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John Cronin

Chaffetz Wins Big—He Turns Cannon Into a Lame Duck

Filed under Immigration, Congress, Utah, Republicans, Illegal Immigration, Republican Party, Jason Chaffetz

Jason Chaffetz rode the crest of voter anger and frustration over Congress’ dithering on illegal immigration and the energy crisis to sweep Open Borders Congressman Chris Cannon out of office! If I were an incumbent of either party who has been playing the “go along to get along” game while ignoring the express wishes of the people who put me in office, I would be experiencing an epiphany this morning.

Congratulations to the team of unpaid grassroots activists who helped put Jason over the top! Your campaign success is truly “Participatory Democracy” in action.

~~John Cronin~~

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,700237809,00.html

By Tad Walch
Deseret News
Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 12:30 a.m. MDT

A groundbreaking grassroots organization built by challenger Jason Chaffetz combined Tuesday with a growing storm of Republican discontent to sweep six-term Congressman Chris Cannon out of office.

Chaffetz handily defeated Cannon, earning 60 percent of the vote to land the Republican nomination for Utah’s 3rd District seat in Congress, a seat held by Cannon since 1996.

“I got a nice call from Congressman Cannon wishing us all the best. That was a sweet call to take,” Chaffetz said after 200 supporters greeted him at 11 p.m. with chants of “Jason, Jason, Jason.”

Unhappy Republican voters stayed home Tuesday, and those who did vote expressed their frustration with $4 gas and other problems. Cannon termed it a revolution, a sign that the anger that swept Democrats to power in Congress had lapped up on Utah’s borders.

Chaffetz agreed voters are frustrated.

“We have to get serious about $4 gasoline, fiscal discipline and the illegal immigration problem in America,” he said. “This is just the beginning. I need your help. We need to take this all the way through November.”

He’ll clearly follow the same blueprint that won the primary.

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Jun 25 2008

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David Kim

Veepstakes “Final Four” - Go vote for Mitt!

Filed under Mitt Romney

Mitt is now in the Final Four going up against Pawlenty. He’s currently the top vote getter at 69% with 28K votes in!

If you haven’t voted yet, click here, and take Mitt to the finals! (looks like he will be up against Colin Powell)

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Jun 25 2008

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amanda

Mitt Romney on “Your World”

Filed under Mitt Romney

Mitt’s still a key player in the GOP, and he’s still being as well-spoken and educated as ever on today’s tough issues. Enjoy.

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Jun 24 2008

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John Cronin

IRS Investigating Internet Evangelist

Filed under Mitt Romney, Barack Obama, Early Primary States, Faith in America, LDS, Mormons, Governor Mitt Romney

Bill Keller, who really hit the Media’s radar screen during the primaries with his infamous quote about Mitt Romney is being investigated by the IRS according to EarnedMedia.Org in a story referencing the original article in the NEW YORK TIMES.

I thought his remark was way off base and apparently the IRS does as well. It will be very interesting to see how the case develops.

~~John Cronin~~

http://www.earnedmedia.org/wdc0624.htm

MEDIA ADVISORY, June 24 /Christian Newswire/ –

The New York Times has broken the story that Bill Keller, founder of Liveprayer.com with over 2.4 million subscribers to his Daily Devotional and host of the Liveprayer TV program, is under investigation for possibly violating his tax exempt status in speaking out last year against former Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s Mormon beliefs. Keller, who was the first Christian leader to speak out nationally against Romney’s beliefs coined the now infamous phrase, “A vote for Romney is a vote for Satan.”

Keller maintains that he has done nothing to violate his tax exemption status and says his attorneys are confident the ministry will be cleared of any wrongdoing. Keller stated, “I have every right to educate people on spiritual matters and deal with the pressing spiritual issues of our day, even those that transcend into the political arena. Unlike many Christian leaders, I have never, or ever will endorse any candidate for public office and have never told people who to or not to vote for.” He has recently been in the national news making the case that the Democratic nominee for President, Senator Barack Obama is not a Christian.

New York Times story from Tuesday, June 24, 2008: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/23/challenging-the-irs/

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Jun 24 2008

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Dr. Bob Onder Pledges to Oppose Energy Tax Hikes; Challenges Opponents to Follow His Lead

Filed under Energy, Congress, Missouri, Republicans, economy, Republican Party, Dr. Bob Onder

How ironic it would be if the people who are partially responsible for $4 per gallon gasoline, the Congress, would then get to gleefully impose a tax on the product whose price they helped drive up!!

Luckily, we have men like Dr. Onder who are committed enough to sign no new tax pledges BEFORE they are elected.

Go to www.bobonder.com and check out Dr. Onder’s positions on the issues that are important to us. If you agree with me that Dr. Onder will not be part of the problem once he gets to Washington, but will become part of the solution, please consider making a campaign contribution to help defray the high cost of elective office.

~~John Cronin~~

Columbia, MO -

With gas prices hovering above $4 a gallon and without any relief in sight, Dr. Bob Onder today pledged to vigorously oppose all efforts to raise energy taxes relating to climate change that would result in a net increase in federal revenue.

The pledge, sponsored by Americans for Prosperity, a non-profit taxpayer advocacy group with a strong presence in Missouri, reads:

I, Bob Onder, pledge to the taxpayers of Missouri’s Ninth District and to the American people that I will oppose any legislation relating to climate change that includes a net increase in federal government revenue.

“High energy prices harm American families and small businesses,” Dr. Onder said. “By signing this pledge, I have committed to helping Missourians by fighting all efforts to raise energy prices by government order.”

“For continued prosperity, the American people should have access to affordable, homegrown energy,” he continued. “As a member of Congress, I will help make this a reality by opposing energy tax hikes and supporting exploration of American energy sources.”

Dr. Onder, the leading Republican candidate in the Ninth District, also issued a direct challenge to the other candidates in the Ninth District race. “If the other candidates in this race are serious about lowering the price of gas, the least they can do is sign this pledge to oppose energy tax increases,” he said. “If they don’t sign it, we can assume that they would consider, or even favor higher gas taxes.”

Carl Bearden, Executive Director of Americans for Prosperity in Missouri, applauded Dr. Onder’s pledge. “”Americans for Prosperity-Missouri applauds Dr. Bob Onder for stepping up to voluntarily sign the No Climate Tax pledge. All candidates are encouraged to sign these pledges and go on the record in opposition to using the climate change issue to raise taxes.”

The Carbon Tax Pledge was started by Americans for Prosperity in response to the Lieberman-Warner Secure Climate Act, a piece of legislation that would have imposed a $1.2 trillion tax hike on the American public over the next ten years. Though the bill was sold as a “market-based system,” it would have imposed significant regulatory taxes on energy that would have been passed along to Americans in the form of higher gas, electricity, heating, oil, and food prices. More information on the pledge can be found at www.nocarbontax.org.

Dr. Onder has previously called for the federal government to allow oil exploration in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and on the continental shelf, and was pleased to see Republican Presidential candidate John McCain adopt his position on offshore drilling late last week.

Press inquiries should be directed to Jay Barnes at 573.418.0719 or jaybarnes@bobonder.com. Dr. Onder will be available for interviews regarding this announcement Tuesday afternoon.

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Jun 24 2008

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Steve Andrew

IQ Scores of Republican/Democratic Politicans

Filed under Mitt Romney

IQ Scores

The IQ scores below (unless otherwise stated) are estimates.

2008 Republican Nominees:

John McCain 133 {confirmed}

Mitt Romney 122

Mike Huckabee 110-125

Ron Paul 130 -140

Duncan Hunter 120-130

Fred Thompson 123

Rudy Giuliani 123

2008 Democratic Nominee’s:

Barack Obama 130-148

Hillary Clinton 140 {confirmed}

John Edwards 124

Mike Gravel 115-122

Dennis Kucinich 116-126

Bill Richardson 124-133

Former Presidents Of The United States:

Ronald Reagan 105

Benjamin Franklin 160

George W. Bush 138

Dwight D. Eisenhower 122

Franklin D. Roosevelt 147

George H.W. Bush 132

George Washington 118

John F. Kennedy 119

Jimmy Carter 156

John Q. Adams 175

Richard M. Nixon 155

Bill Clinton 159

Al Gore 134

Abraham Lincoln 150

It’s a nice, neat thing to know about people but having a high IQ score is not all of it. You have to have character and humility. You don’t want to be smart and be like Christopher Langan - 195:

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Jun 24 2008

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John Cronin

USA Today: Mitt Romney Most Popular Choice for VP in Either Party

Filed under Mitt Romney, Republicans, Republican Party, Presidential Politics, Presidential Race

According to USA TODAY, Mitt Romney is the most popular choice for VP in either party!

Hillary Clinton is close to the bottom of the barrel with a whopping 64% negative rating! When you think about it, that is actually a landslide in reverse. I am shocked, shocked I tell you!

~~John Cronin~~

http://blogs.usatoday.com/onpolitics/2008/06/rice-mccain-fei.html

As for what the other questions have shown, if you look at the spread between “yes” votes and “no” votes:

• Republican Mitt Romney has been the most popular of anyone in either party. He’s 20 points “up” in the “yes” column — 56%-36% at this time.

• The next closest is former secretary of State Colin Powell. Among Republicans choices, his “yes” vote is 52%, compared to a “no” vote of 40%. He doesn’t fare as well if he’s positioned as a Democratic possibility. Then, it’s 49% “no” and 46% “yes.”

• The most negative reactions by far have been to two Democrats. Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius gets a resounding “no:” 62%-22%. Former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton also fares poorly. Her “no” vote is 64%. Her “yes” vote is 31%.

• None of the Democrats so far have gotten more “yes” than “no” votes, though Sen. Joseph Biden is coming close.

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Jun 23 2008

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Steve Andrew

My Perspective On The Electoral Map

Filed under Mitt Romney

Okay folks, I know its too early in the General Election to start looking at the Electoral Map, but let’s just speculate and take a look at it again mid July.

I’m using CNN’s electoral map and currently the numbers run like this:

Barack H. Obama - 153 Safe Electors/58 Leaning Electors

John Sidney McCain - 125 Safe Electors/69 Leaning Electors

I am assuming both candidates leaning electors will remain with their respective party. Here is what I think will happen:

Barack H. Obama will get the following states regardless of the Vice - Presidential pick:

Ohio
Iowa
Wisconsin

John Sidney McCain will get the following states, with Governor Romney as the Vice - Presidential pick (which I don’t think will happen, but I really want to be proved wrong):

Nevada
Colorado
Florida
Virginia
Missouri
Michigan
New Hampshire
Minnesota

That brings the final count to:

Barack H. Obama - 248

John Sidney McCain - 264

Again, this is only an early prediction/speculation and a whole lot can change from here until November. I imagine the race will grow tighter.

Post if you see any discrepancies

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Jun 23 2008

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John Cronin

McCain Campaign “Very Slow” to Get Offices in Missouri

Filed under Missouri, John McCain, Presidential Politics, Presidential Race

Not sure what the McCain strategy is in Missouri, but he better get something ‘ginned up quick if he wants the State’s 13 Electoral votes in his column come November.

~~John Cronin~~

http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080622/NEWS01/
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Springfield, Mo.

Arizona Sen. John McCain knows he has a lot of work ahead of him if he’s going to win Missouri in the Nov. 4 general election — especially in southwest Missouri.

In the Feb. 5 primary, McCain lost soundly to former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee in 11 area counties but managed to carry the state by 8,411 votes.

“I’m going to have to be coming back to Missouri a lot,” McCain told reporters following his Wednesday town hall meeting at Missouri State University in Springfield.

But since McCain wrapped up the nomination in early March, some southwest Missouri Republicans say the McCain campaign has done little to reach out to the party faithful here.

Danette Proctor, chairwoman of the Greene County Republican Party, said the McCain campaign’s establishment of offices and field directors in the state has been “very slow.”

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