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National Republican Liberty Caucus - Endorsed Candidates and Events
LIBERTY-WATCH
Republican Liberty Caucus Email Newsletter
JULY 18, 2004
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GIVE YOUR CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTION EXTRA PUNCH:
Donate any amount up to $5,000 to the RLCUSA-PAC,
which may only support the campaigns of RLC-endorsed
candidates. Or, send your checks, made out to the
campaign, directly to the RLC. We'll forward them
to that candidate, with a note that they came from
an RLC member. If you hate "Move-On.org", remember
that the RLC enjoys the same 527c exemption: you can
contribute (even a corporation can contribute) *any*
amount to the RLC, which may be used to support any
RLC endorsed campaign. Mail checks made out to: RLC
or RLCUSA-PAC, or any chosen candidate, and we'll
sort out your intentions: RLC, 44 Summerfield
Street, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Here are some of our RLC Endorsed Candidates below:
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VERNON ROBINSON FOR U.S.
CONGRESS IN NORTH CAROLINA:
o PRIMARY DATE:
July 20th
o REASON RLC MEMBERS SHOULD SUPPORT:
Vernon has been endorsed by the RLC and was
one of our founding members. Vernon, although
apparently well-positioned for a possible run-off
after the upcoming July 20th primary, could use
*your* support now! As the first black Republican
in Congress since J.C. Watts, he would be a
particularly visible and outspoken advocate for our
issues.
o HOW TO CONTRIBUTE:
Make check out to:
"Robinson for Congress"
Then mail to:
Robinson for Congress
P.O. Box 272
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
o HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN THE CAMPAIGN:
http://vernonrobinson.com/xpress_mail
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JEFF FLAKE FOR U.S.
CONGRESS IN ARIZONA:
o PRIMARY DATE:
August 24th
o REASON RLC MEMBERS SHOULD SUPPORT:
Top rated Congressman for two years running on
the RLC 'Liberty Index', Rep. Flake is being
criticized by his opponent for not "bringing home
the bacon" to Arizona. With Rep. Ron Paul, he has
been a lone dissenter on many big government
spending bills. Although he has RLC and Club for
Growth support, his Republican primary opponent is
well financed and has been making a strong showing
in District 6 polls.
o HOW TO CONTRIBUTE:
Make check out to:
"Flake for Congress"
Then mail to:
Jeff Flake for Congress
1818 E. Southern Ave., Suite 19B
Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone: 480-503-9216
o HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN THE CAMPAIGN:
http://www.jeffflake.com/volunteer.php
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ILANA FREEDMAN FOR U.S.
CONGRESS IN MASSACHUSETTS:
o PRIMARY DATE:
September 14th
o REASON RLC MEMBERS SHOULD SUPPORT:
Ilana Freedman has a primary opponent in the
Fifth Congressional District of Massachusetts. Ilana
is a strong contender for the seat now held by Marty
Meehan. Marty has shown continuing weakness at the
polls, dropping from 95% in 1998 to 75% in 2000 to
60% in 2002. Ilana has considerable grass roots
support, but is going to need help from every
quarter to fight "Mr. Campaign Finance Reform"
Meehan's $3 million war chest. Ilana speaks clearly
and without reservation on the issues of Homeland
Security, in which she has considerable expertise;
the local economy; and individual accounts to
replace entitlement programs like Social Security
and Medicare that are failing but account for nearly
50% of our national budget. Her opponent, Tom
Tierney, is a carpetbagger from outside the
District, who has a personal issue with Meehan.
Tierney's top issue is "saving Social Security" --
i.e., preserving it in its present form -- and
trading on his name in the towns that used to be
part of John Tierney's district but were moved into
the Fifth in the last redistricting.
o HOW TO CONTRIBUTE:
Make check out to:
"Freedman for Congress"
Then mail to:
Freedman Committee
P.O. Box 346
North Billerica, MA 01862-0346
o HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN THE CAMPAIGN:
Call Ilana Freedman:
978-667-0222
E-Mail Ilana Freedman:
Ilana@Ilana.org
Visit Ilana Freedman's website:
http://www.ilana.org
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DIANE CAREY FOR STATE
REPRESENTATIVE IN MICHIGAN:
o PRIMARY DATE:
August 3rd
o REASON RLC MEMBERS SHOULD SUPPORT:
Diane Carey is highly likely to win her
state legislative primary. RLC-MI has endorsed her.
She's the author of 44 novels, including all of the
Star Trek novelizations. She has funds and she's a
great campaigner.
o HOW TO CONTRIBUTE:
Make check out to:
"Diane Carey for State Representative"
Then mail to:
Diane Carey
652 NORTH ADAMS
OWOSSO, MICHIGAN 48867
o HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN THE CAMPAIGN:
Call Diane Carey:
(989) 725-1725 cell
(989) 666-3641
E-mail Diane Carey:
votecarey@hotmail.com
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MIKE HEWITT FOR STATE
REPRESENTATIVE MICHIGAN:
o PRIMARY DATE:
August 3rd
o REASON RLC MEMBERS SHOULD SUPPORT:
Supports a constitutional amendment to
outlaw the income tax. Supports increase in state
sales tax to 8% to offset loss of revenue due to
income tax ban. Supports lowering business taxes.
o HOW TO CONTRIBUTE:
Make check out to:
"The Committee to Elect Mike Hewitt as State
Representative"
Then mail to:
The Committee to Elect Mike Hewitt
Campaign Funding Chairperson
PO Box 857
Grand Haven MI 49417
o HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN THE CAMPAIGN:
http://www.mike4staterep.com/volunteer.htm
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RLC OF NEW MEXICO
CHARTERING
MEETING - PLACITAS, NM -
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14:
To all RLCNM Members, We have set the New Mexico RLC
Charter date for Saturday August 14 at 6:00pm at my
house in Placitas. If at all possible, please
attend this meeting if you are an RLC member or plan
to become one within the next year. Please call me
at (505) 867-1712 for specifics. Charles Mellon, Placitas
o WHERE: At home of RLC of New Mexico Contact Charles
Mellon, in Placitas, New Mexico, in Sandoval County,
25 miles north of Albuquerque, NM.
o WHEN: Saturday August 14 at 6:00pm.
o AGENDA: To Charter the New Mexico Chapter of the RLC -
elect officers, adopt bylaws, create goals for the
RLC of New Mexico.
o CONTACT FOR DIRECTIONS: RLC of New Mexico Contact
Charles Mellon - (505) 867-1712.
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NEXT RLC SOUTH FLORIDA
MONTHLY
MEETING - "AN UPDATE ON SOCIAL
SECURITY PRIVATIZATION" - MIAMI, FL -
MONDAY, JULY 26:
Come hear John Hallman update us on the progress
Social Security reform is making in Washington DC.
Once considered the `third rail' of American
politics of interest only to libertarian economists
and activists, Social Security reform is fast
becoming a political winner for Republicans. Hallman
will let us know where the Florida delegation -- and
candidates -- stand on this important issue, what
bills are being considered and which campaigns are
being impacted right now.
o WHEN: Monday, July 26 at 7:30 P.M.
o WHERE: Gordon Biersch, 1201 Brickell Avenue #250,
Miami, Florida 33131
o CONTACT: Dave Bell, Public Relations Director,
davebellsfrlc@bellsouth.net
o NOTE: We're usually in the back conference room,
but check with the host at the entrance, to be
certain. Good dark beer is served at Gordon Biersch.
Please email Dave Bell if you need directions or to
confirm.
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RLC OF FLORIDA TO HOST
OUTREACH
BOOTH AT YOUNG REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION - MELBOURNE, FL -
SATURDAY, JULY 31:
Members of the RLCFL will man an outreach booth at
the summer quarterly convention of the Florida
Federation of Young Republicans. Outreach materials
will include the `World's Smallest Political Quiz'
and the two-dimensional Nolan Chart. There will also
be a raffle for copies of John Stossel's new book
"Give Me a Break."
o WHEN: July 31
o WHERE: Melbourne, FL
o GOAL: Recruitment for the RLC
o FOR MORE INFORMATION: call RLCFL Chair Al
Gutierrez at (321) 268-2071 and see
http://ffyr.homestead.com/quarterly.html
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CONTACT YOUR STATE RLC
CHARTER OR CHAPTER LEADER:
We've had more RLC growth in some states, please
contact your state leadership to get involved.
Note, if you don't find your state below or your
state contact doesn't respond to your inquiry,
please contact John Reed, State Chapters Director.
E-Mail: chapters@rlc.org
Phone: (512) 312-2987
CHARTERED STATES:
Arizona
www.AZRLC.ORG
Bennett S. Kopp, Chairman
Scottsdale, AZ
E-Mail: bennett_kopp@hotmail.com
Phone: (480) 451-9451
California
www.CA.RLC.ORG
Scott Jordan, Chairman
San Jose, CA
E-Mail: scottj@ca.rlc.org
Phone: (408) 927-8617
Colorado
Steve Gresh, Vice President
Colorado Spings, CO
E-Mail: sfgresh@juno.com
Phone: (719) 599-5706
Florida
Al P. Gutierrez, Chairman
Titusville, FL
E-Mail: libertyman50@wmconnect.com
Phone: (321) 268-2071
Georgia
Sean Turner, Acting Chairman
Duluth, GA
E-Mail: diallo97@yahoo.com
Phone: (404) 828-6714
Indiana
Gregory L. Puls, President
Noblesville, IN
E-Mail: glpuls@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (317) 773-7097
Michigan
www.RLC-MI.ORG
Michael S. Hewitt, Chairman
Grand Haven, MI
E-Mail: msh0118@aol.com
Phone: (616) 405-3420
Minnesota
Andrew C. Lindberg, Chairman
Minneapolis, MN
E-Mail: alindberg@visi.com
Phone: (612) 728-0438
Texas
www.RLCTEXAS.ORG
Don Zimmerman, Exec Director
Austin, TX
E-Mail: hq@rlctexas.org
Phone: (512) 577-8842
Virginia
www.RLCVA.COM
David Briggman, Chairman
Keezletown, VA
E-Mail: briggman@mac.com
Phone: (540) 269-4122
STATE CHAPTERS:
Alabama
George Oldroyd, Contact
Pelham, AL
E-Mail:
georgeoldroyd@grandoldparty.com
Phone: (205) 901-4467
Arkansas
Skinner G. Layne, Coordinator
Centerton, AR
E-Mail: s_layne@mac.com
Phone: (479) 619-8303
District of Columbia
Ann Anooshian, Esq.,
DC Capitol Liaison
Washington, DC.
E-Mail: thenoosh@worldnet.att.net
Phone: (310) 562-9350
Delaware
Michael L. Sensor, Coordinator
Hockessin, DE
E-Mail: sensor@comcast.net
Phone: (302) 235-2493
Iowa
RLCIA@yahoogroups.com
Ray Holtorf, Contact
Jewell, IA
E-Mail: ray@holtorf.com
Phone: (515) 827-5316
Idaho
Ralph Smeed, Contact
Caldwell, ID
E-Mail: ebeebe@micron.net
Phone: (208) 459-3562
Illinois
Bruno Behrend, Coordinator
River Forest, IL
E-Mail: davincicg@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (847) 343-4250
Kentucky
Michael Moreland, Coordinator
Walton, KY
Email: mrm.bluegill1@insightbb.com
Phone: (606) 485-1915
Louisiana
Guy McLendon, Contact
Sulphur, LA
E-Mail: guy@mclendon.net
Phone: (337) 626-1012
Maryland
Anthony Frontuto, Coordinator
Glen Burnie, MD
E-Mail: afrontuto@msn.com
Phone: (410) 768-6852
Maine
R. Kenneth Lindell, Contact
Frankfort, ME
E-Mail: rklindell@adelphia.net
Phone: (207) 223-9966
Missouri
Mark J. Buhrmester, Coord.
Norborne, MO
E-Mail: markbuhrmo@yahoo.com
Phone: (660) 593-3830
North Carolina
Jeffrey A. Palmer, Coordinator
Research Triangle Park, NC
E-Mail: jap@highstream.net
Phone: (919) 401-2058
New Jersey
Murray Sabrin, Chairman
Leonia, NJ
E-Mail: msabrin@nj.rr.com
Phone: (201) 947-7449
New Mexico
Charles Mellon, Contact
Placitas, NM
E-Mail: mgbook@flash.net
Phone: (505) 867-1712
Nevada
www.NEVADA-RLC.ORG
Mike Davis, Coordinator
Las Vegas, NV
E-Mail: mike.davis@nevada-rlc.org
Phone: (702) 285-5001
New York
Stuart W. Mirsky, Coordinator
Rockaway Park, NY
E-Mail: swmirsky@aol.com
Phone: (718) 634-0577
Ohio
Michael Mina, Contact
Brooklyn, OH
E-Mail: mikeamina@aol.com
Phone: (216) 398-1974
Oklahoma
David A. White, Coordinator
Ponca City, OK
E-Mail: daw@poncacity.net
Phone: (580) 762-0103
Oregon
Jay Bozievich, Contact
Eugene, OR
E-Mail: jayboz@qwest.net
Phone: (541) 689-8873
Pennsylvania
Jeffery P. Hodgson, Contact
New Bethlehem, PA
E-Mail: jphodgson@webtv.net
Phone: (724) 679-1720
South Carolina
Mark Little, Contact
Mount Pleasant, SC
E-Mail: marklittle@hotmail.com
Phone: (843) 388-2888
South Dakota
Russell Means, Contact
Porcupine, SD
E-Mail: treaty@plateautel.net
Phone: (605) 867-1025
Tennessee
Darrin Dickey, Contact
Murfreesboro, TN
E-Mail: Darin365@yahoo.com
Phone: (615) 895-1893
Utah
Lowell Nelson, Contact
Highland, UT
E-Mail: lowell@netdocuments.com
Phone: (801) 763-8046
Washington
Rep. Toby Nixon, Contact
Kirkland, WA
E-Mail: toby@tobynixon.com
Phone: (425) 823-9779
Wisconsin
Terrance Wollin, Coodinator
Cedarburg, WI 53012
E-Mail: trwollin@earthlink.net
Phone: (262) 377-3258
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OUR PURPOSE:
After decades of New Deal and Great Society social
activism ... combined with the rapid decline in
civics and American history education in our
overnment-run public schools ... mixed with a
growing population of ill-informed and apathetic
voters ... government at every level in this country
continues to be too big, too intrusive and too
expensive.
Founded in 1990, the Republican Liberty Caucus
works
to advance the principles of limited government,
individual liberty and free markets within the
Republican Party and throughout the United States.
Our candidates focus on a broad range of issues,
including education, taxation, property rights, gun
rights, free speech, federalism and the proper role
of government.
In addition to giving disenfranchised
smaller-government Republicans a home by creating
incentive to stay in our party, the Republican
Liberty Caucus helps avoid a potential exodus to
Libertarian, Constitutional, and other third
parties, which would open the door to big-government
victories from leftist candidates. The Republican
Liberty Caucus is proud to promote the GOP's
smaller-government message. Our limited government,
individual liberty and free market ideas will win by
inclusion.
While rolling back decades of government "nannyism"
will require a great deal of public education and
grassroots lobbying, the most important means of
changing public policy is to change public
officials. Therefore, the Republican Liberty Caucus
works to elect pro-liberty Republicans to offices at
all levels, partisan and non-partisan, in both
primary and general elections.
The Republican Liberty Caucus is committed
not to
just electing more Republicans ... but better ones,
as well.
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COMMITTEE:
Executive Officers:
Chairman:
William Westmiller
westmiller@aol.com
Thousand Oaks, CA
(805) 493-4332
Vice-Chairman:
John Reed
chapters@rlc.org
Austin, TX
(512) 312-2987
Treasurer:
Alan Turin
ajnock1976@yahoo.com
Hollywood, FL
Secretary:
Thomas Sewell
sharper@booksunderreview.com
Manassas, VA
At-Large:
Doug Lorenz
Doug@Lorenz.net
Sacramento, CA
Richard Freedman
richard@rfreedman.org
North Billerica, MA
Bennett S. Kopp
bennett_kopp@hotmail.com
Scottsdale, AZ
Jeff Palmer
jap@highstream.net
Research Triangle Park, NC
Anthony Frontuto
AFrontuto@msn.com
Glen Burnie, MD
Alternates:
Murray Sabrin
msabrin@nj.rr.com
Leonia, NJ
Adam J. Bernay
republican-liberty@comcast.net
Fresno, CA
ExOfficio:
Clifford Thies, Past Chairman
Winchester, VA
National Administration:
Coalition Liaison:
Guy C. McLendon
Houston, TX
(713) 779-8011
Webmaster:
Thomas Sewell
Manassas, VA
State Chapters Director:
John Reed
Austin, TX
(512) 312-2987
Endorsements Director:
Anthony Frontuto
Glen Burnie, MD
Advisory Board Director:
Doug Lorenz
GOP Activism Director:
Adam J. Bernay
RLCUSA-PAC Treasurer:
Alan Cousin
http://www.republicanliberty.org
Legal Counsel:
Terence Geoghegan
Ventura, CA
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