Last night, I had the opportunity to participate in a conference call with J.D. Hayworth, who is running against John McCain for the Republican senate nomination in Arizona.
Since announcing his run for the senate several days ago, Hayworth has been endorsed by Arizona's Sheriff Joe, by Chris Simcox, who dropped out of the senate race to support Hayworth, and by Mark Levin.
In the preliminary discussion before Hayworth joined the meeting:
GOP must be rebuilt from the inside out.
Third party threat will help force GOP to give Tea Partiers a decision-making seat at the table.
Republican Tea Partiers in general say they have been betrayed by elected Republicans.
Tea Party role in Scott Brown victory in Massachusetts.
Questions to ask Hayworth:
Are you a Birther?
How are you going to handle illegal immigration vs. McCain's amnesty?
Has McCain supported you during your career in the House of Representatives?
After his opening "stump" speech to us, Hayworth talked and sounded like a regular guy as he exchanged ideas with us.
On being a Birther: NO.
On illegal immigration: He is going to continue to oppose amnesty and encourage beefed-up border security and the FENCE.
On McCain's support of him during his congressional years: Early on, yes. Then in 1998 McCain started moving to the left, and since then McCain's support of him has been minimal. In 2006, when Hayworth lost his house seat, McCain barely spoke up in his support.
Hayworth is strong on reducing size and scope of government, reducing taxes, Constitutional integrity, and in making sure that he is accessible to the people.
My vote: Yes to endorse Hayworth in his bid to win the Arizona nomination for the U.S. Senate.
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Thanks,
Mike Avery
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
PAGOP Now & Then
After attending the PAGOP Lincoln Day dinner in Harrisburg on February 12, 2010, the following day I FB messaged someone and asked: "Did you learn what I learned last night about the PAGOP?" The answer was, "I don't know Mike, what did you learn?" Here's my answer to that question:
That the PAGOP is in tune with itself, but not necessarily with the people of Pennsylvania. That the decisions had already been made about the candidates who would get the endorsements of the state committee weeks before the candidates went through the motions last night. That Tom Corbett wins the title of Mr. Warmth. Did you know that no Attorney General has ever won the governorship in Pennsylvania? Tom's demeanor gave us a reason why last night. That Sam Rohrer wins the title of Mr. Sincere. That there really does need to be a revolution in the Republican party so that it begins to represent those who it expects to vote for their candidates. That the room was filled with armed camps that just couldn't bear to applaude for someone who was running against their candidate. That unity in the PAGOP is a long way off. That the PAGOP is being dominated by those who have managed to take our party from control of both U.S. Senate seats, control of the governorship, the Lt. governorship, both state houses and decent representation in the U.S. House of Representatives to what we have today... barely holding onto the state senate, all in the 18 years that Barb and I have lived in Pennsylvania.
Oh, and that the GOP needs more candidates like you... so, are you going to take on Bob Casey for the people's seat in Pennsylvania? You see, I always end on a positive note that is hard to argue with.
Does that answer your question?
That the PAGOP is in tune with itself, but not necessarily with the people of Pennsylvania. That the decisions had already been made about the candidates who would get the endorsements of the state committee weeks before the candidates went through the motions last night. That Tom Corbett wins the title of Mr. Warmth. Did you know that no Attorney General has ever won the governorship in Pennsylvania? Tom's demeanor gave us a reason why last night. That Sam Rohrer wins the title of Mr. Sincere. That there really does need to be a revolution in the Republican party so that it begins to represent those who it expects to vote for their candidates. That the room was filled with armed camps that just couldn't bear to applaude for someone who was running against their candidate. That unity in the PAGOP is a long way off. That the PAGOP is being dominated by those who have managed to take our party from control of both U.S. Senate seats, control of the governorship, the Lt. governorship, both state houses and decent representation in the U.S. House of Representatives to what we have today... barely holding onto the state senate, all in the 18 years that Barb and I have lived in Pennsylvania.
Oh, and that the GOP needs more candidates like you... so, are you going to take on Bob Casey for the people's seat in Pennsylvania? You see, I always end on a positive note that is hard to argue with.
Does that answer your question?
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Third Party or No Third Party?
The primaries in Pennsylvania this May are going to be one of the most important steps we take to reclaim our government and to participate in the direction of the PAGOP.
Democrats are going to continue to be Democrats no matter what we do, so we must control our destiny by making sure that Republican nominees are the choice of the people, not the PAGOP.
The alternative is third party, which is a poor alternative. But it is an alternative that will happen if the Republican party continues to keep its doors closed to new people with new ideas, fresh energy and youthful enthusiasm.
Mr. Republican, tear down those doors!
This post is just my opinion... like a particular body part, everybody has one.
Democrats are going to continue to be Democrats no matter what we do, so we must control our destiny by making sure that Republican nominees are the choice of the people, not the PAGOP.
The alternative is third party, which is a poor alternative. But it is an alternative that will happen if the Republican party continues to keep its doors closed to new people with new ideas, fresh energy and youthful enthusiasm.
Mr. Republican, tear down those doors!
This post is just my opinion... like a particular body part, everybody has one.
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