All Blog Posts Tagged 'rebuild' (29)

Going Mobile

A lot of campaigns for 2010 are going mobile, or at least considering options on how to do it. For those that may be confused I'm referring to using text messages for your campaign. Currently, text messaging is "cool" and "modern" for campaigning but let's review the real value of text messaging. - GOTV - it's critical to communicate instantly with your voters on, or near Election Day. However, those that subscribe to your text messaging program are probably the LEAST likely to need a reminder… Continue

Added by Robert Willington on September 28, 2009 at 5:55pm — 10 Comments

DON'T TELL ME IT CAN'T BE DONE!

This is from Newt Gingrich on Human Events. It is based on his speech to the Senate-House annual dinner. I'll hit the highlights: ...It occurred to me, sitting in the audience preparing to speak, that those seven words -- “Don’t tell me it can’t be done” -- should be the rallying cry for all Republicans (not to mention all… Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on June 17, 2009 at 3:09pm — 21 Comments

Does this stuff really matter?

I was just reviewing some stats from the Pew Internet & American Life Project about the internets role in the 2008 election and came across some pretty impressive stats. "Some 74% of internet users--representing 55% of the entire adult population--went online in 2008 to get involved in the political process or to get news and information about the election." Sure, we can debate the differences… Continue

Added by Robert Willington on April 17, 2009 at 12:00pm — 9 Comments

GOD, I MISS THE REPUBLICAN PARTY - WHERE DID I T GO?

This may well be last post, something that will cause most people here to pop the cork on a bottle of champagne, but I sure do miss the Republican Party. Not the New GOP of Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Anne Coulter or Sarah Palin, but the party of gifted visionaries like Barry Goldwater, Ronald Reagan and Jack Kemp. I remember when the Democratic Party was the party of ignorant roughnecks and Republicans were the smart guys. I remember when Republicans believed in empowering people, staying away… Continue

Added by Grant Devereaux on February 16, 2009 at 2:25am — 27 Comments

REBUILD THE COUNTRY FIRST... THE PARTY WILL FOLLOW

Republicans are making a lot of mistakes. In case you haven't notice, the country is in meltdown and like it or not, Republicans are the ones blamed for it. Therefore, if Republicans want to regain power, they have to take the lead in finding real solutions, not just criticizing others. Simply blocking the democratic proposals and hoping that they fail is a sure way to never regain power. And word up, tax cuts won't get us out of this mess. It is going to take government spending - but smart tar… Continue

Added by Grant Devereaux on February 15, 2009 at 4:56pm — 15 Comments

(Updated) Rebuild with State Groups

*UPDATE* New State Group: Rhode Island Utah Nevada ...and more to come. “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” ~Mahatma Gandhi As we all know, change comes from the ground up. If dedicated people work locally to rebuild the GOP, eventually we will see the progress we wa… Continue

Added by Dave Dlesk on February 14, 2009 at 5:30pm — 6 Comments

New RNC Chairman is Michael Steele!

Very good, imho! Time to get to the butt-kicking & name taking phase... Update: Reuters mentions closing the digital divide... Continue

Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on January 30, 2009 at 4:00pm — 8 Comments

NY-20 Background

As you probably know, Gov Paterson has appointed Congresswoman Kristin Gillibrand to replace Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate. Not too long ago, this seat used to be owned by Republicans for 14 yeas (Gillman, Sweeney). The district is in eastern up-state New York bording VT, MA, and CT.

The 2008 Cook Report listed the 20th District as "Likely Democratic,"… Continue

Added by Robert Willington on January 23, 2009 at 2:43pm — 10 Comments

The Ten Questions for the Next RNC Chairman

Earlier this week, we closed the questions period on the Rebuild the Party / YouTube RNC Candidates Forum and posted our ten official questions. Questions were ranked according to popularity and chosen according to the following criteria: that they be germane to the job of RNC Chairman, that each question ask about a unique topic (meaning no duplicates), and th… Continue

Added by Patrick Ruffini on January 22, 2009 at 1:11pm — 36 Comments

What Now?

OK. I joined RtP early on, and encouraged my sphere of influence to do the same. Rebuild the Party has come a long way in a few short months. It started with promoting a 10 point program to strengthen and modernize the Party with an emphasis on using technology and the internet. It has successfully promoted this plan to five of six candidates for RNC Chairmanship, has organized itself as a 501(c)4 non-profit, and created a website where members can blog. With their ability now to raise funds, R… Continue

Added by Vernon E. Binion on January 21, 2009 at 2:42am — 1 Comment

The Way Back

The Way Back TOM DAVIS Republicans must be wondering: Can it get any worse? As late as 2006, we held the White House and a majority in both houses of Congress. Come January, all three will be in Democratic hands – with a near-filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. As chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee for two of its most successful cycles, I’ve seen our party in much better shape. But I’ve seen it in worse shape as well. Republicans rebounded from landslide l… Continue

Added by Rich Varga on January 14, 2009 at 9:01pm — 7 Comments

CHRISTIE TELLS SUPPORTERS HE WILL MAKE RUN FOR GOVERNOR OFFICIAL IN FEBRUARY

FORMER MORRIS COUNTY FREEHOLDER AND FEDERAL PROSECUTOR CHRIS CHRISTIE This morning Chris Christie officially declared that he will make a run for the Republican nomination for Governor official during the first week of February.

With access to lists of Republican supporters and ac

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Added by Anthony M. Del Pellegrino on January 8, 2009 at 1:29pm — 1 Comment

ST. SEN. JEN BECK PUTS NJ GOV. CORZINE IN A CORNER

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Added by Anthony M. Del Pellegrino on January 8, 2009 at 2:17am — No Comments

JACK KEMP - A POLITICAL ICON BATTLES CANCER

antjackkemp8x10a It has been reported that Jack Kemp has cancer.

His office released the following statement:

"Mr. Kemp has been undergoing tests to determine the origin of the disease and the options for continued treatment. He will continue to serve as Chairman of Kemp Partners and pla

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Added by Anthony M. Del Pellegrino on January 7, 2009 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

The 7 R's to Rebuilding

around-the-world I was pleased to find this initiative and given the title of this initiative I wanted to add my input as to specifics required to Rebuild

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Added by Jay Deragon on December 29, 2008 at 6:52pm — 3 Comments

Add Your Comments to the Rebuild the Party Plan

Just shooting everyone a note that we've added a way to add your comments the Rebuild the Party plan on our main site. Of course, there are many, many ways to interact with the RTP community -- including this Ning site and our Ideas site. This is one more way that focuses on your specific feedback to the elements of the plan and lets you suggest improvements to it. You can even leave a video comment… Continue

Added by Patrick Ruffini on December 28, 2008 at 1:37am — 18 Comments

MERRY CHRISTMAS AMERICA!

On Christmas, politics takes a backseat to the birth of Christ, the savior.

The political divisions created by differing opinions are put aside so that something more important can be celebrated…..life. A life of goodness, goodness of purpose and intention. The type of goodness Christ tried to bring our world. The type of goodness that has faith in mankind and that wishes comfort and joy to all.

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Added by Anthony M. Del Pellegrino on December 25, 2008 at 4:00am — No Comments

Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas - Put Your Party Labels Down

On this night, whether to the left or to the right, Politics disappears and there is no fight. Christmas Eve is here, and Santa is near. So be not grumpy, just be a dear. Celebrate Christmas, with all its cheer.

With Christmas Eve upon us we take the time to put aside our differences and forget the overburdening taxation, intrusive policies and misguided direction of Democrats.

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Added by Anthony M. Del Pellegrino on December 24, 2008 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

ARE MINNESOTANS GETTING A LUMP OF COAL FOR CHRISTMAS?

As many call a truce in political negativity for the Christmas holiday, some politicians and political wannabes wont be focusing on Santa or practicing any piety over the birth of Christ.

No,……. I am not talking about atheists.

Whatever they believe or do not believe is their business, not mine, and as long as they do not try to stifle my celebration of the holiday, their not celebrating it doesn’t bother me.

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Added by Anthony M. Del Pellegrino on December 24, 2008 at 1:30am — No Comments

YOU CAN TURN RIGHT ON RED BUT DON'T TURN LEFT TO GET ELECTED

With the holidays upon us, family, friends, faith and other personal aspects in life come to the forefront, as they should. Although the world does not stop rotating, priorities do shift, at least for a few brief hours. Among one of the first fields of endeavor to experience a temporary cessation in hostilities is politics.