RNC Needs Strong New Leadershop

The Republican National Committee will soon be picking a new chairman. Normally
the President selects the RNC Chairman and the RNC members merely approve the
decision. But because John McCain lost, the RNC will select the next RNC
Chairman January 30th in Washington D.C.

The RNC is composed of 3 members -- the state chairman, a national
committeeman, and a national committeewoman -- from all fifty states plus
Washington DC,
Puerto Rico, American Samoa, US Virgin Islands, Northern Marianas, and Guam. In
addition to a new chariman, the RNC will be voting on a resolution critical of
the bailout.

Six candidates are seeking the job, including:
1.Mike Duncan current Chairman
2.Ken Blackwell, former Ohio Secretary of State.
3.Chip Saltsman, (Mike Huckabee's campaign manager)
4.Michael Steele, former Lt. Governor of Maryland
5.Saul Anuzis, State Chairman from Michigan
6.Katon Dawson, State Chairman from South Carolina.


Morton Blackwell, a long-time national committeeman from Virginia and someone who has inspired and mobilized two generations of grassroots Conservative activists through his Leadership Institute, put together a list of 37 characteristically thoughtful questions for the candidates and received thoughtful answers in reply

I have read all pages of the response to Morton Blackwell's questionnaire. Two
candidates that really stand out head and shoulders above everyone else are
former Lt. Governor of Maryland and Fox News contributor Michael Steele and
former Ohio Scretary of State Ken Blackwell. I have always like Michael Steele.
I guess you could say he was my favorite from the beginning. However, after
reviewing Ken Blackwell's answers and doing some research, Blackwell is now my
choice. Blackwell has held several elected offices including State Treasurer
and Secretary of State of Ohio. Below is why I am supporting Ken Blackwell for
our next RNC Chairman. I believe Ken Blackwell matches up the best with
Oklahoma's conservative values.

Here is a short list of Ken Blackwell supporters and where he stands on
important issues facing our country.
1. GOPAC
2. Eagle Forum
3. Club for Growth
4. James Dobson
5. NRA
7. Family Policy Council
8. Opposes same sex marriage.
9. Opposes abortion.
10. Opposes the bailouts.
11. Also Ken Blackwell took on Acorn in his home state of Ohio and kicked butt.

I believe Ken Blackwell best represents the values of Oklahoma conservatives.
Blackwell also believes the RNC needs to focus bottom up, not top down.
Blackwell believes that the Republican Party is not the problem, rather it's
the party leadership.

My second choice is Michael Steele; either of these gentlemen will give us the
leadership we need and deserve.

State Chairman Gary Jones is on Ken Blackwell's leadership team and endorsed
Ken Blackwell from the beginning.

I now am requesting that National Committeeman James Dunn, and National
Committeewoman Carolyn McLarty share their thoughts with the grassroots
conservative all over Oklahoma. Who do you support?

Bob

Anuzis, Dawson Favored To Head RNC

Buzz up!Incumbent Mike Duncan probably will get the most first-ballot votes for election as Republican National Committee chairman, but eventual victory likely will go to one of the other two RNC members running for the post in the election scheduled for Jan. 30.

Several members who initially tagged Mr. Duncan or Mr. Steele as the front-runner changed their minds after all six candidates presented their respective cases and fielded questions on Wednesday, the end of an unprecedented three days of candidate self-advertisement.

The new view of these members is that the contest probably will go to either Mr. Anuzis, a technology-hip, motorcycle-riding son of Lithuanian immigrants, or Mr. Dawson, who has amassed a winning record for Republican candidates in his state.

"Saul showed his saviness and had the best grasp of the latest in communications tools," North Dakota Chairman Gary Eminent told The Washington Times after the RNC member-only meeting at the Capitol Hill Club. "But on his winning record in South Carolina and articulating the national party's message, Katon looked pretty strong."

Convention Speakers Cancelled

Convention Speakers Cancelled

For Immediate Release
Sunday, August 31, 2008 Contact: Joanna Burgos
(651) 467-2728



Attention: Convention Schedule Modification


As we gather this evening with all the delegations, we wanted to let you know that delegates, alternates and guests will be able to participate in a variety of activities this week to support hurricane relief efforts. We will be communicating to your delegation leadership the details as they become available.

Tomorrow’s convention schedule will be amended to the following to only conduct the official business of the convention:

Republican National Convention Session 1

Monday, September 1, 2008, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

GOP Express Shuttle Hours

12:30 PM: GOP Express Shuttle Service commences from hotels to the Xcel Energy Center

2:30 PM: GOP Express Shuttles make their last departures from hotels to the Xcel Energy Center

*There will be no shuttle service from the Xcel Energy Center to hotels between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM

5:00 PM: GOP Express Shuttle Service from the Xcel Energy Center to hotels begins

6:30 PM: GOP Express Shuttles make their last departure from the Xcel Energy Center to hotels

There will be no GOP Express shuttle service after 6:30 PM

Please check www.GOPConvention2008.com for the latest in schedule changes and updates on the convention session schedule as well as the GOP Express Shuttle Service. If you have specific questions, please call our main convention line at 651-467-2008.

About the Republican National Convention
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Coburn,Cole, Fallin and Cornett To Address The Nation

Oklahomans in the Spotlight at RNC Convention

Coburn, Cole, Fallin and Cornett to Address the Nation






CONTACT: Communications Director Patrick Moir

Office (405) 528-3501

Cell (405) 248-0629

patrick@okgop.com



Oklahoma City, OK—August 26, 2008: Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman Gary Jones today congratulated the Oklahomans who will be speaking at next week’s Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. Senator Tom Coburn, Congressman Tom Cole, Congresswoman Mary Fallin and Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett will be representing the Sooner State.

“Next week will be great for America,” Jones said. “Not only will the Republican ideals of personal freedom and economic freedom be in the spotlight but all of America will get to see the common sense leadership we have here in Oklahoma.”

“Senator Tom Coburn, Congressman Tom Cole, Congresswoman Mary Fallin and Mayor Mick Cornett are leaders in our state and they deserve their moments in the national spotlight,” Jones continued. “They have been voted by their peers for positions in leadership. Leaders like these are part of the reason Oklahoma’s economy has stayed so strong.”

“I look forward to traveling to Minnesota to join Republicans from across the country in nominating John McCain and his vice-president. I look forward to working with our great Republican volunteers across the state to elect John McCain and our great Republican candidates,” Jones concluded.

MEDIA ADVISORY:

Monday, September 1: Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK 2) will address the convention as part of the “Service” program.

Tuesday, September 2: Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) will be featured as part of the “Reform” program.

Wednesday, September 3: Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett will speak to the convention as part of the “Prosperity” program.

Thursday, September 4: Congresswoman Mary Fallin (R-OK 5) will speak to the convention as part of the “Peace” program leading up to John McCain’s convention address.



Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman Gary Jones and the Republican delegates will be available for commentary and insights into the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota.