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Dear Friends, Today, Tuesday, November 24, 2009, it is with a heavy heart that we declare this election over. We will formally end this election and not ask for a recount. This was a difficult choice to make because so many people have put their faith, hope and aspirations into our campaign. Yes, there seem to have been many vote counting problems, missed vote counts and, as was recently reported by the Gouvernour Times, software problems in the computerized voting machines. Despite these incidents, I do not believe the voters of NY-23, or New Yorkers in general, would be well-served by a disruptive and costly recount that would most likely not change the election outcome. I know many are disappointed and even angry. To those I say now is not the time to look back, but to focus on the future and ensure that next year we win back this district decidedly. Know this decision was not an easy one. I did not want to let down those who worked so hard, donated so much and shared their enthusiasm for retaking our country with common-sense conservative values. And rest assured, our energies are now directed toward 2010. This election, in which a third party candidate narrowly lost, showed that principles do matter. Special interests do have an Achilles’ heel, the American people. Main-street conservatism’s voice is now echoing through the government chambers and boardrooms that shape America. By most measures, this campaign was a success and I have you all to thank for this. And all of us have to thank the Conservative Party of New York State for nominating a candidacy like ours. We take away lessons from this year’s campaign that will make us stronger and more competitive in the future. Next time we will be better prepared. Many people forget that our campaign only began in earnest three months ago. Most campaigns of this stature take at least a year to prepare. In three months, we almost toppled an entrenched political system and successfully defied the conventional thinking of the elite political punditry. Citizen government is making a comeback in America. I thank everyone who participated in this campaign and urge each one of you to stand with me in the future. We have a calling that we must answer. My opponent in this race quickly abandoned the promises he made to his voters. Within the first hour of being sworn in by Nancy Pelosi, Bill Owens broke 4 campaign promises … so much for change in Washington. We must resoundingly defeat him next year and, with your help, I promise to help restore our nation’s faith in elected officials when we win. But there is more to do than just win back NY-23 in 2010. We must work to help other like-minded citizen candidates win across the country. We need to make time to help other candidates who are working for the principles we hold dear… other fiscal, common-sense conservatives. Together we can successfully take back our great nation, one legislator and one member at a time. We need more than one common-sense conservative voice in the echo chamber of liberal, spend thrift cacophony if we are to redirect our great country. I would also like to commend those election commission officials who worked tirelessly and may have taken offense to an unfortunate and poorly worded fundraising email that was sent out toward the end of our campaign. As we tried to make sense of the false vote counts and stories of so/ftware viruses in the voting machines, we never intended to imply the election commissioners had somehow acted improperly. This was never our intention and, on the contrary, the election commissioners went above and beyond to uphold their duty to ensure a fair election took place. I owe them a debt of gratitude for all they have done. So where to now? Full speed ahead to 2010. This gives us time to carefully articulate and communicate thoughtful positions on issues that impact the great people of our district and ensure that our campaign promises are NOT broken. Best of all, it allows me to work hand-in-hand with the many supporters who shared their ideas, their concerns and their dreams with me. We need to continue to stand united because we cannot spend our way out of recession or tax our way to prosperity. We must continue to fight to protect our liberties and protect those who are yet to be born. We must protect our country against terrorists and protect the sanctity of marriage. We must fix our corrupt tax code, our immigration policy and our educational system. Most of all we must defend the free enterprise system that made America the greatest and most prosperous country in the world. Although I’m conceding an election today, I do it with the certainty that we will win back this seat a year from now. I am certain of this because our mission is too big, the country’s problems too dire and the American people are too smart. Thank you for all you have done and will continue to do. “We the people” are retaking America. |
Some of us remember being told the Linn County Central Committee was going to be taken into the 21st Century.
We were going to start using INTERNET based networking. There would be computer access during our meetings.
That subject was brought up during the recent Central Committee Meeting.
We were informed that in the location we having been using, INTERNET connectivity would cost an additional fee, I recall $25 was mentioned, but I could be mistaken.
Considering that our previous meeting location, included such access this information was taken with a certain amount of surprise.
But we were also informed that special rates HAD been negotiated and we were therefore able to use the rooms that at a considerable savings over the regular charge for them.
Which, I myself find confusing. Has the definition of SAVINGS changed while I was not paying attention?
Because our present location lacks an INTERNET option that we previously enjoyed while it's cost is in fact about a 500% INCREASE in expenses over what we were paying in the past.
Or is this an alternate reality where words mean what someone chooses them to mean?
And we are fortunate that we are lead by those who are masters of such matters?
Call me a stick in the mud ,but I would prefer they were masters of fiscal responsibility.
The Linn County Central Committee sat on the Wall
The Linn County Central Committee has had a Great Fall
Can all of RPIs Horses Rears and all of their Men
Put the Linn County Central Committee
Back together again?
`You needn't say "exactly",' the Queen remarked. `I can believe it without that. Now I'll give you something to believe. I'm just one hundred and one, five months and a day.'
`I ca'n't believe that!' said Alice.
`Ca'n't you?' the Queen said in a pitying tone. `Try again: draw a long breath, and shut your eyes.'
Alice laughed. `There's no use trying,' she said `one ca'n't believe impossible things.'
`I daresay you haven't had much practice,' said the Queen. `When I was your age, I always did it for half-an-hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.
The other night some of us took a trip down the Rabbit Hole, attended a Linn County GOP County Central Committee Meeting
A Good Time was had by all and we were able to experience the head of our present Executive Board practice his expertise at rejecting the reality of others and substituting his own.
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In his latest message Tim says,
Contact Information:
Kathy Potts for City Council
1118 1st Street SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
319-431-9814 (cell)
319-365-3200 (home)
email: k6potts@aol.com
Twitter: kathypotts
For we face a most dire foe
There have been a few of us online discussing the issues of the impending Nominating Conference of District 33 County Committees Members and the Special Election to follow.
My opinions differ from one of my friends, but that is understandable as our world views differ greatly
My friend is a very likable person, moderate in his manner. He wishes everyone to get along and shuns controversy and dislikes confrontation.
My mode is often different than his, Real knowledge is Experiential and my past experiences may vary widely from his.
I know the truth of Churchill's claim that nothing can focus a man's attention quite as much as having a gun pointed at his face.
I know what it is like to be told someone is looking for you with a gun because they have come to the conclusion that their Universe would be much better if you were not in it.
That was because due in large measure to some efforts by me, they were facing the almost certainty of being the guest of the Commonwealth of Kentucky for a period of not less than 20 years.
They were very displeased with me, I sometimes have that effect on others.
So it may be understandable that when it comes to issues of Trust and the Inherent Benevolence of Human Nature, our World Views can and do diverge.
One aspect that my friend felt I might be taking to extremes was the topic of one of the persons standing for the District 33 Republican Nomination being a Democrat in the not too distant past.
I think this is an important topic.
Has he had an Epiphany?
Did the person experience a Blinding Flash of Light on the Road to Des Moines, and Renouncing his former Tax and Spend Debauchery Arise from whence he had been Stricken Reborn and Goes Forth Now to Sin No More?
That is to say was his Revelation Qualitative, rather than Quantitative?
If he is of an age with me he would have been a Democrat during the years of LBJ, Nixon, Carter, Reagan, Bush I, Clinton, Bush II and yes until just recently Obama.
Have his Core Values Changed?
Or is his dispute only a matter of the Excess to which the Far Left Leadership have taken his Former Party ?
Is he now a Republican in other aspects than Registration
or could he be a
DIABLO (Democrat In All But Label Only)
Can we determine this in the FIVE MINUTE Speech we will be given?
Go Ye Hence to the Meeting as Wilson Middle School (On the corner of J and Wilson) Thursday Night and Inquire
As he neared Des Moines on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him,
"Why do you persecute me?"
"Who are you, ?" He asked.
"I am the TAXPAYER, whom you are persecuting," he replied. "Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do."
What I believe in:
"Every generation needs a new revolution. " -Thomas Jefferson
I have decided, with considerable apprehension, to accept the invitation to seek the office of representative of the People of Iowa, district 33.
I say "with apprehension", because I consider this post to be a service to my fellow citizens and my country; a hardship to be endured in the pursuit of a greater cause. There is no personal gain in this endeavor for me, but I believe so strongly in the cause of freedom that I cannot in good conscience sit by idly and complain when the status quo continues.
I could start this introduction with some personal facts to show my leadership qualities, but I'm really not interested in leading you. I could open with policy positions, but that wouldn't inform you of my intentions as your representative.
Let us, instead, begin with what I believe in. Hopefully that will shed light on my policy positions and inspire you to pick up the torch and join me.
I believe, first and foremost in the cause of freedom. I believe that our blessings of prosperity and security have been built upon that bedrock, and that without it our security and comfort are worthless. I believe that freedom cannot endure when the government ignores and subverts the very Constitution that exists to check it's power. I see this check on absolute power eroding before my eyes, and fear for the day when our government has so thoroughly frightened and intimidated us that we have no rights left and our experiment in Democracy ends in tyranny.
My first duty is to the Constitutions of the United States of America and the State of Iowa. As your representative, I pledge that I will never vote for or passively allow to pass any legislation that violate them, even if you want me to.
My second duty is to represent the will of my constituents; to act on your behalf in accordance with your wishes. It is only where my Constitution gives me permission to act and my fellow citizens give me no clear mandate where I will personally decide on a course of action. When that occurs, my decision will always fall to maximum personal freedom, smaller government, less taxes, fiscal responsibility, and transparency of government.
If I am elected to this post, this is one campaign promise that I can make without any reservation on my part or doubt on yours: When I take the oath of office to uphold and defend the Constitution to the best of my ability, that's not just a formality. I promise to follow through on it.
Eleven Score and Thirteen years ago, the Founding Fathers penned these immortal words,
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights,
that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men,
deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
This Thursday the Republican Voters of the Iowa Legislature Distric 33 will meet in assembly to decide who will represent them in the upcoming Special Election for their District
What does the Declaration have to do with this?
I have an acquantance who will be standing for this position
John King and I do not see eye to eye on every political issue. We are after all distinct and unique individuals, but on those issues that I deem most important we are of one mind,
I hope to have and post a missive from Mr King on his statement of issues and principles, shortly, but there is one thing he said to me when we chatted in passing on these matters that struck a chord and I feel impelled to pass it on.
Mr Kiing stated that whatever he did if nominated and elected would be in accordance with the Constitution and the Principles of Personal Liberty and Freedom.
Because without that Foundation, anything he might accomplish would be meaningless,
I will leave it to Mr King to expound the rest of his ideas and will try to pass them on to you.
I know not what course others may take, but as for me?
I WANT such a man to represent me.
Special Election for State Representative District 33 Set for Nov. 24
Department: Auditor's Office - Auditor Joel D. Miller Posted: Friday, October 16, 2009 ![]() |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2009
CONTACT: Special Election for State Representative District 33 Set for Nov. 24 (CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – October 16, 2009)—November 24, 2009 has been set for the Special Election to fill the vacancy left by State Representative Dick Taylor. District 33 is made up of Cedar Rapids precincts 1 through 11. Eligible electors of the district may participate in this election. Voting Absentee
Dates & Deadlines Poll Locations |
This just out an hour ago
Good afternoon Linn County Republicans!
Iowa Republican Party Chairman Matt Strawn has called for a special nominating convention to occur this Thursday, October 29th, at 6:00pm at Wilson Middle School.
Republican Party of Iowa Central Committee member Lisa Smith, and Political Director, Eric Johansen, will conduct this special nominating convention.
In accordance to RPI's instruction, each of the candidates will have five minutes at this convention to speak to the assembled delegates before the vote is conducted
The eligible delegates have been notified by letter and telephone of this convention. (Precinct captains and co-captains from precincts CR-1 through CR-11)
This meeting is open to the public, however only the delegates will be allowed to participate in the formal proceedings at this special convention
As of today, the announced candidates are: Ken Childress, John King and Josh Thurston. (The candidates will speak to the delegates in alphabetical order)
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