All Blog Posts Tagged 'rebuildtheparty' (17)

The Waves of a Campaign

If you have ever had the pleasure of working on a campaign, you know how hectic and crazy it can be. Campaigns are often described as organized chaos. The role of a manager is to maximize the "organized" and minimize the "chaos." I was invited to use Google Wave this morning, googles new way of transforming the web as a communication tool. Email is old. Sure, the AOL type of email we know is not very old, but sending messages across the world wide web is nothing new. If email were invented… Continue

Added by Robert Willington on October 13, 2009 at 1:17pm — 2 Comments

SayNow in Politics?

SayNow is a popular communication tool with bands. It's a free service and from the website, they describe it as: "SayNow lets you chat LIVE with new people and send messages to your community from your phone anytime!" While web video is easier than ever, there is nothing like the simplicity of using your cell phone to dial a number and give a quick campaign trail update to your activists and volunteers. And if you have worked on any campaign… Continue

Added by Robert Willington on October 6, 2009 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

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

Rebuild on CNN

Patrick Ruffini, co-founder of RebuildTheParty was on CNN along with our friend, David All. Watch the video here.

Continue

Added by Robert Willington on March 19, 2009 at 9:30am — 3 Comments

A BUMP IN LONEGANS ROAD TO VICTORY?: An Interview With Steve Lonegan-Part III

… Continue

Added by Anthony M. Del Pellegrino on January 28, 2009 at 8:30am — No 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

… Continue

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

… Continue

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

… Continue

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

Lib

… Continue

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.

… Continue

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.

… Continue

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

Ready To Go As Executive Director of RTP

Greetings everyone. Today, is my first day as Executive Director of RebuildTheParty.com and I am really excited to roll up my sleeves and get to work over the next couple of months. I'm from the northeast (Massachusetts) and am used to some pretty rough political terrain. New England Republicans are used to trying new things on low-budgets and so we tend to be a creative bunch utilizing new media to our advantage. As you know, RebuildTheParty.com has exploded thanks to your interest and dedicat… Continue

Added by Robert Willington on December 23, 2008 at 10:18am — 64 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.

… Continue

Added by Anthony M. Del Pellegrino on December 23, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

1500+ Members and Growing!

Great start ladies and gentlemen! Let's keep this growing! http://rebuildtheparty.ning.com/profiles/members/ Continue

Added by John Allison III on December 9, 2008 at 9:37am — No Comments

"ASK NOT WHAT YOUR COUNTRY CAN SPEND FOR YOU. ASK WHAT YOU CAN SPEND FOR YOUR COUNTRY"

I am no economist but in reviewing the assessments and suggestions of others who are major economists, there seem to be some very valid suggestions, at least from what a layman like me can understand.

Despite my own lack of ecomomic expertise, I do know the basic fundamentals of the economy and I believe my

… Continue

Added by Anthony M. Del Pellegrino on December 2, 2008 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

Rebuild the Party Featured in the Washington Post

Yesterday, the Washington Post did a long feature story on your efforts to rebuild the party. Here's what they had to say:

At 6:50 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6-- less than 44 hours after the GOP lost the White House and more seats in Congress -- RebuildTheParty.com went live.

Founded by two young party activists, Patrick Ruffini and Mindy Finn, the site propo

… Continue

Added by Patrick Ruffini on November 26, 2008 at 7:13am — 2 Comments

RebuildtheParty.com Relaunches and Announces Endorsements from Two RNC Chair Candidates

Today we're unveiling a refreshed look for RebuildtheParty.com and new networking features that let you get involved directly in the fight! Here are some highlights: RNC Candidate Scorecard: Our new site now breaks down where all the declared candidates for RNC Chairman stand on the Plan for the Future. And the good news is that two out of four have already endorsed the plan! Former Tennessee Republican Party chairman Chip Saltsman endo… Continue

Added by Patrick Ruffini on November 24, 2008 at 2:30pm — 20 Comments