Colorado Republicans stand up for Doug Hoffman; more GOP support pours in
Received this statement from a group of conservative Colorado Republican legislators who are lending their support to NY-23 conservative candidate Doug Hoffman. They tell me they “hope the effect will be to energize other Republican state legislators around the country to do the same:”
Colorado Republican legislators Sen. Scott Renfroe, Sen. Kevin Lundberg, Sen. Greg Brophy, Sen. Dave Schultheis and Rep. Kent Lambert are pleased to endorse Republican Doug Hoffman, candidate for the 23rd Congressional District of New York. A liberal Republican candidate, Dede Scozzafava, is supported by the New York GOP in a contest that has not had the benefit of a primary election. Assemblywoman Scozzafava’s views do not reflect the conservative principles set forth in the Republican Platform.
The Republican establishment should stop supporting candidates that merely call themselves Republicans to get elected, and whose actions then undermine principled Republican legislation. We should represent our loyal Party members better by heeding their warnings against compromising Republican principles. Unlike Scozzafava’s views, the Republican Party Platform is pro-life, pro-capitalist, and pro-traditional marriage, and is opposed to radical leftist groups like ACORN.
Liberal Democrat issues are not in the best interest of the citizens of the United States, and therefore should be rejected by the Republican Party if we want this nation to survive and thrive as a beacon of light to the world. This is not just a local New York issue. Republicans throughout America should insist that their Party back candidates worthy of their support, not liberals supported by Democratic leaders and Barack Obama.
We are thrilled to have found that Doug Hoffman will stand firm for freedom, liberty, limited government and the other values that Republicans hold dear.
Please consider helping Doug by visiting his official website and joining us in supporting his campaign.
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More GOP support for Doug Hoffman from GOP Rep. Todd Akin in Missouri; GOP Rep. Dana Rohrbacher; and former NRCC chair Tom Cole.
Fred Thompson lashes back at Newt Gingrich.
And here’s a sharp reply to Newt’s specious carpetbagger cheap shot against Hoffman.
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Time to let the grown ups run the Country again. What and the H E double hockey sticks happened Nov. 4th 08?
Apologies to Monty Python…
aj,
I liked that post as well:
http://www.cbrookskurtz.com/articles/2009/10/27/die-on-your-feet-or-live-on-your-knees.html
They are indeed correct. It’s time to stop Democrats posing as Republicans in order to get elected. They are the proverbial wolves in sheep’s clothing.
Maybe, if enough conservatives are voted in, this sort of arrogance by John Murtha in Congress can be stopped.
I just sent my GOP membership request back with the message, “I am a conservative first. When the Republicans return to conservative values, I’ll rejoin.”
This is a good sign that some are returning….!
Dag,
I also have been having fun sending them back and was Blessed to open mailbox and have TWO “surveys” in box
on same day.
So much to say so little space
keepem coming I have lots of ink RNC
and you have plenty of prepaid postage.
Good. It’s catching on like wildfire. Let it spread across the Nation.
Who they gonna blame…FOX News? I’d wear that badge with honor!
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Got my RNC fund raiser and I WAS going to tell them I will send the money to the Hoffmann campaign–but I think I will use the Jeff2161
So a tip of the hat to Colorado Republicans and Jeff2161
It is great to see that Conservatives are stepping up to the plate for Hoffman.
On another note, Obama has been up to something else:
According to Newt, they are not entitled to an opinion as this is a local election. I guess that leaves us all out as well. You too Michelle!
P.S. You do not get better after turning into a Newt. You become a liberal.
Excellent. Not only the support, but the clear statement. Hat’s off to them
If Scozzafava was as extremely liberal as this blog is saying, then why wouldn’t she just run as a Democrat? It would make her life much easier, especially in New York state which is as blue as it gets.
perhaps a better use of (R) money and time would be to work toward changing republican state primary laws to assure that democrats can’t vote in our primaries (eh gov christ). after all, it was florida dems which so screwed their election proceedure that they then decided to give us john mccain as our candidate. until republicans pick their candidates, we will continue to get mccains and snowes.
Here’s some food for thought for us “Conservatives”. This race in NY,since Governor Palin endorsed Mr. Hoffman and Gingrichs’ doubling down has brought out endorsements and the lack thereof by individuals in the Republican Party. It would be good if there was a way to remind all the voters in the upcoming 2010 elections which candidates supported Hoffman and which ones didn’t. If we could get them “on record” prior to next years’ election their stance on this race would be telling and we could vote accordingly for principled conservatives.
I suppose most people are like me and didn’t miss emu?
It is called INFILTRATION.
We do not expect a third-grader like you to understand.
To tell the truth, Gingrich has been irrelevant for over 10 years. I don’t know why people even bother to quote him anymore. It’s like quoting Wendell Wilkie.
OMU = One Monkey’s Uncle
OMU is a foul mouthed troll. And not a bright one at that.
Everyone in the USA should see that clip of Murtha so they can understand what is happening to democracy under the democrats.
Carole,
I’ll do one step better if I see one of the paid hacks face to face we are going to have some words.
Have worked countless hours over my adult life as a VOL for GOP candidates facing huge odds while dem counterparts have been paid….
AND THEY ARE PAYING PEOPLE TO CAMPAIGN FOR THIS COW?
THIS Bitter/Clinger is going to NY to help Hoffman, topsiders on the ground
( aint wearing my boots in this weather )
Note to DC GOPers you make me barf.
Research the issue yourself, and maybe you’ll figure it out.
Here’s a head start: It’s a congressional race – not a senate race.
Continued support for Hoffman seems to be developing.
Say what you want about Palin, but the woman certainly demonstrated leadership on this issue.
What this signifies is the beginning of the conservative uprising from the lower ranks of the GOP. If this catches fire, it will be interesting to hear the verbal contortions from the party elites as they try to rationalize why everyone is wrong but them. The Gang of McCain that holds the reins will never leave willingly.
This uprising will either result in new leadership before next year’s elections or form a very visible and broad base for a new major party.
Kind of a corollary issue but I really didn’t expect Pawlenty to endorse Hoffman (which he did). This bears watching closely. This is the early favorite to win the GOP nomination in 2012 and has attracted the big hitters that supported Bush and McCain. Somehow, I don’t buy it. More tactical than conviction methinks.
Phil,
I take offense at your use of the description “uprising of the lower ranks of the GOP”.
While not in a personal sense but from a full frontal Constitutional understanding:
They work for ME, WE and US.
If that does not apply so be it.
Phil,
I am not aware that there is any “early” fav for 2012 and with all due respect anyone thinking that far out is missing the much more critical issues of TODAY.
There is no luxary of cocktail and weenie type conversations about the next POTUS election, America is under attack from enemies from within.
FOCUS
How? She was hardly the first big name to back Hoffman. At least Bachmann and Armey were before her. And what has she done besides issue a press release? Has she gone to the district to campaign for him? I know I read about a few other names doing so. Has she tried to raise money for him?
I just emailed the NRA and expressed my furious displeasure with their endorsement of liberal Dede Scozzafava. My 5 year membership will be canceled and my card will be sent back to their offices if they do not renounce their endorsement of her. I’m waiting for their response. Will post it here.
Hey chap, if you actually take the time to read Sarah Palin’s facebook page, you would have read the following…
“…and to do what I can to help him win, including having my political action committee, SarahPAC, donate to his campaign the maximum contribution allowed by law.”
Source: Sarah Palin
You are a typical anti-Palin basher who would rather trash a Conservative without facts then actually do some research. corkie never said she was the first to endorse. Why don’t you read Palin’s facebook messages before you attack? I donated to Hoffman after reading her SARAHPAC MONETARY endorsement. Sarah Palin Led and I Followed. She’s a Conservative leader like corkie stated.
Chap, I believe she was sending a contribution.
Seems like it was something like the max allowable.
For many, Palin has clout. I don’t think she had to put feet on the ground, only make the endorsement.
Could she have done more?
Probably
Yes, Bachmann and Armey demonstrated leadership, also.
Exactly. Thanks, AmericaFirst.
Our own Michelle Malkin endorsed prior to Palin. I never stated that Palin was first. I stated that she demonstrated leadership. She did it BEFORE it was safe for someone that wants future Republican nominations.
Maybe you really don’t understand leadership, chap.
AmericaFirst
I meant attend fundraisers for him. I do not consider having her PAC donate a whopping $2,400 “leadership.”
And I never said corkie said she was the first to endorse. But I would consider that a pretty strong indicator of leadership, sticking your neck out when no one else has. She certainly has not been the most vocal endorser either. Dick Armey is actually going to the district to campaign. If Palin has done or said more, I haven’t been able to find it.
Seriously, if you consider one facebook blurb and a $2,400 donation “leadership” it is no wonder the Republican party has been able to walk all over the conservatives in its party for so many years.
Very odd rant. Complete misapplication of rhetorical logic.
In my book, the Pawlenty endorsement is highly suspect and so he belongs in this discussion. He is the RNC darling yet he endorsed Hoffman. Had Palin not beat him to it and were Hoffman not the projected winner, he would have remained on the sidelines.
Most of the heavy hitters from Team Bush and Team McCain are already on Team Pawlenty. That makes him the RNC darling, unless you believe that only becomes known by an RNC press conference. Pawlenty may be the latest RINO camel poking its nose into the conservative tent. We need to beware.
If that offends you, I don’t know what to say. Wear a helmet?
Mark my word, if Pawlenty gains favor among conservatives, he will have gotten a pass from the RNC to say whatever he needs to say to win the nomination but a deal will have been cut with the same old interests.
I suspect you are thinking with your emotions rather than your intellect.
You’re darned right I do.
Leadership isn’t mutually exclusive. I never stated that she was THE leader. I stated that she demonstrated leadership. Again, I don’t think you have a clear understanding of leadership.
Never mind you have proven Chappy wrong in his original statements. He is still right in his own mind. Because Palin didn’t do what Chappy thought she should do, even though he doesn’t know what she has done, is all that matters. Facts don’t matter. Only Chappy’s opinion matters…
If I had anything left after taxes and the recent root-canal, I’d throw a few bucks Mr. Hoffman’s way. I can only support you in spirit, Doug – give ‘em hell!
Okay then. Good luck with leaders like that. Personally, I’ll take someone who does a little bit more.
To be a leader? Yes you are right she didn’t do what I thought she should do to meet my definition of leadership, which is why I questioned her leadership on the issue. That is very astute of you WE82.
Yes I do. A facebook post that came out after a number of other prominent Republicans had already endorsed her and, more importantly, after her base had already revolted on the issue. How long have the conservative blogs been covering this? MM, Red State, Glenn Beck…were all out ahead of this, ginning up support for Hoffman among the conservatives. She followed her troops into battle. Not the other way around. Oh. And she gave $2,400. Am I missing anything?
List of things she didn’t do: any public fundraisers, any active campaigning (like Armey), any public speeches, any TV or radio ads (like Fred Thompson), any appearances with Hoffman…
Let’s kiss and make up everyone and let me share this bit of awesomeness with you.
Schwarzenegger’s hidden message.
This is a real letter, and for reference it was in reference to a bill sponsored by an assemblyman that said Ahnold could “kiss his gay a**.”
Your battle analogy is bad.
MM, Red State, and Glenn Back cheered until would be Republican candidates entered into the ring.
Palin demonstrated leadership by entering the ring early. Other would be Republican candidates followed (for obvious reasons I think).
Don’t get me wrong. I applaud the work done by MM, Red State, and Glenn Beck, but they’re not in battle – they’re not the ones in the ring.
No one is more in the battle than MM and Glenn Beck. They are putting their lives on the lines. I don’t know about Red State, they probably enjoy some anonymity.
I won’t even put political stickers on my car for fear for my property. Can you imagine being MM or Beck walking down a NY street?
it si kinda like a case of gender identity crisis….call it ideology identity crisis.
Exactly…
California = Fail
New York = Fail
Chicago = Fail
Detroit = Fail
Wake up people, liberals destroy everything they touch. The only people who benefit are the people in charge, not the general population. Encouraging, local Republican outfits changing, next national.
I don’t think the Hoffmon issue is incrementally increasing the dangers they already face.
Phil,
I sit corrected and was indeed typing with my emotions.
Pleas accept my apologies.
Thank you for being gentle
Newt has practically been de-fanged and NEUTERED.
He would be wise to keep his money earned from PHONY Conservative books paddling, in stead of attempting to run for higher office.
If he is not DONE yet, he will be soon.
Just keep moving to the CENTER (a la McCain) AND partner with Sharptons and Pelosis on unproven and bogus issue advertisements.
That will expedite his cooking process well before 2012 elections.
I am waiting for the announcement that Chappy has been appointed Senior Advisor to Sarah Palin.
It is good to know that Chappy is so concerned about the future of the conservative movement in America. I think I just threw up a little bit in my mouth…
THat makes me proud to be a Coloradan! And Dave Schultheis is my State Senator! Way to go Dave!
Of course I am concerned about the conservative movement! Where would the Harlem Globetrotters be without the Washington Generals? Or Bugs Bunny without Elmer Fudd?
You complete me, WarEagle.
Well, we know where we would be without your kind, Chappy. We would be enjoying unprecedented prosperity in the freest and most vibrant democracy the world had ever seen.
Instead, we get Obama & minions and his remarkable combination of fascism and narcissism…
You would be in Finland?
All you need is a passport and a one way ticket. According to Travelocity, you can snag one that leaves tomorrow for under $1,000.
Figures a left-wing dweeb, ambulance-chasing lawyer would recommend a $1,000 fare to Finland…
Oh, and the real index of freedom can be found here: http://www.heritage.org/index/Default.aspx
I WAS going to recommend you just swim it. But I hear the waters in the North Atlantic get a bit cold this time of year.
I have no problem if you want to move to Hong Kong instead.
There is nothing like an invigorating swim in the North Atlantic! I recommend you take a 10 minute swim and let me know how that works out for you. Then I’ll consider it.
That seems to be a modus operandi for libs
We have the same thing happening in CO as in NY- the GOP put up a squish, Norton, as ‘their’ candidate; even tho she voted for the largest tax increase in state history.
The ONLY true Conservative candidate in CO is Tidwell- he’s pushing hard for the same ‘reforms’ and ideals as Conservatives should. This battle here will end up similar- GO TIDWELL!
Wolf
The GOP seems to think they can “win” by become Democrats. When you start defining “winning” as fighting to implement your opponent’s platform I am pretty sure you have lost…
Oddly enough, the GOP “leadership” doesn’t seem to get it.
I wonder what it would take to pull off a “coup de tat” of the Repub Party’s leadership? I’m not connected enough to know exactly what’s necessary. Your thoughts, MM?
I am pretty sure that the first step is for everyone to synchronize their watches. At least that is what the A-Team would always do.
And then we could learn how to spell “coup d’etat.” Mr. T is very big on spelling…
Why do we say “coup d’etat” instead of “Putsch” or “Staatsstreich?” The Russian phrase, “Государственный переворот,” just doesn’t cut it though…
WarEagle, the only one you need to know is “vallankaapaus.”
Hyvää matkaa, my friend!
Entschuldigen Sie mich, aber kann Ich nicht Finnisches sprechen.
But it makes sense that Alcibiades would rank on your rank list…
Or if you prefer, Извините меня, но я не могу поговорить финское.
Of course, that phrase led to complications back in the Winter of 1939 when Joe Stalin said it to Field Marshal Mannerheim. Evidently, due to Stalin’s poor pronunciation it was translated as “Excuse me but I would like to feed you to an enraged Møøse.”
Your argument would stand if the GOP agreed with your sentiment of them working for you and us.
They do not, and you are a fool to follow them, as they are headed into the abyss.
RWR
http://www.rightwingrocker.com
Personally, I want to run for the Chair position of the Republican party. I realize it is primarily fund raising, but I think I could send a message.
Hey WarEagle, breaktime’s over! Half-assed or not, finish the job!
Pataki backs Hoffman!
http://wcbstv.com/local/pataki.conservative.candidate.2.1281176.html
Newt?………you can try, but your faced is being rubbed all over Dede’s leftovers.
I love that quote:
I love the smell of a RINO being Napalmed early in the morning!
The Aroma of resurging Conservatism.
Off with their heads and toss them at the feet of Graham and McCain!
OOOOOOORRRRAAGH!
Rio
Semper Fi!
Do or Die!!