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Posted in Delaware GOP on Feb 10th, 2012
Good Afternoon and Welcome to a “Special Edition” of The Chairman’s Corner. Throughout this month of February, your Delaware Republican Party enthusiastically joins this nation’s African- American community and all Delawareans in celebrating Black History Month (or National African American History Month). From Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant to Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, [...]
Posted in DE General Assembly, Delaware Democrats, Delaware GOP, corruption on Jan 26th, 2012
Would you like to know if your state legislator actually worked at his/her other state job? HB 176 by House Minority Leader Greg Lavelle would make public documents the timecards of state legislators. Yesterday, Democrats in the House Administrative committee defeated the measure on a party line vote. It was feared too many Democrats would [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP on Dec 26th, 2011
DE House Republicans Statement Millions-of-dollars’ worth of upgrades at a Maryland wastewater plant may portend changes for Delaware as The First State tries to meet federal water pollution control mandates. The significance of the Delmar Wastewater Treatment Plant project was underscored by the list of dignitaries that turned out for Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting. Governor Jack Markell, [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP on Nov 15th, 2011
Tired of being humiliated by one of its former rising stars, the Sussex County Republican Executive Committee removed 37th District Republican Chairman at its regular meeting by a vote of 63 to 7 with only Mr. Bodenweiser’s district opposing the action. No one will go on record due to the closed session so details are [...]
Posted in Deficit, Delaware Democrats, Delaware GOP on Nov 8th, 2011
What is behind the half of billion dollar OOPS that turned a surplus into a deficit in 4 short months? Read the entire report here. A State budget deficit already?! The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Committee (DEFAC) met on September 19th and the news isn’t encouraging.
Posted in Delaware GOP on Nov 7th, 2011
The Republican party is broken, confused, and on the way to being like the Rhode Island GOP. I know it because I read it in the News Journal. I laugh at the notion that the GOP is on its last leg. I heard the same about the Democrats some years back. It seemed the key [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP, Election 2012 on Nov 5th, 2011
I have been told by informed, but as of now unconfirmed sources, that Eric Buckson is considering throwing his hat in the ring to be the Republican nominee for the office of Governor, for the state of Delaware. First let me say that I hope this is not some form of “DRAFT” Eric Buckson [...]
Posted in Delaware Democrats, Delaware GOP on Nov 5th, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: 302-668-1954 November 4, 2011 GOP Chair Calls on Administration to Explain Special Treatment for Occupy DE WILMINGTON – Delaware Republican Party Chairman John Sigler called on the Markell Administration to explain the special and preferential treatment that the administration is giving to the Occupy Delaware protestors. [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP, corruption on Oct 26th, 2011
For Immediate Release: WILMINGTON — Today Republican State Committee Chairman John Sigler called upon Delaware’s congressional delegation led by Senator Tom Carper to conduct an investigation into the use of taxpayer monies to finance President Obama’s deal with Fisker as outlined in the news story shown below. “I respectfully call upon Senator Carper as the [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Delaware GOP, Election 2012, Sussex GOP on Aug 22nd, 2011
With the implementation of a Conservative Revolution within Sussex County’s Republican Party in Delaware, can Delaware’s Republicans expect further changes in the GOP. It would seem that an ideological conflict still rages within the ranks of Delaware’s Republicans. Many believe the new conservative movement in America and Delaware, was largely fueled by the Obama Administration’s [...]
Posted in Christine O'Donnell, Delaware GOP on Aug 17th, 2011
This eye opening expose of both the Delaware GOP political process and Christine O’Donnell’s traditional close-knit family values, is written in an honest and heartfelt manner that reflects her family values and how these values, gave her tenacity and steadfastness, enabling her to win the 2010 senatorial primary against a seemingly unbeatable Delaware political icon. [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP on Aug 16th, 2011
Does the election cycle ever really end anymore? It seems as if, as soon as one election is over, candidates begin the next one. So here we go again. We have begun the process of selecting who will fill any number of offices around the country, the states and the counties and your [...]
Posted in Christine O'Donnell, Delaware GOP, Election 2010 on Aug 9th, 2011
The following release in from The O’Donnell Team: Lawyers for the Delaware Republican Party and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), Michael Toner and Brandis Zehr, now face a complaint before the DC Bar for false statements and a frivolous September 9, 2010, complaint against Christine O’Donnell and the Tea Party Express. The Federal Election [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP on Jul 30th, 2011
I am getting this Chairman’s Corner up a little late, sorry. It is from July 26, 20011. Good afternoon, and welcome to “The Chairman’s Corner”: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! South Carolina’s Governor Nikki Haley has agreed to be our special guest and keynote speaker for “Vicmead” on October 20, 2011. She is a truly [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP on Jul 26th, 2011
The State GOP is coming up on its first 90 days for the new leadership. How are they doing? Communication has increased and so has visibility. Committees are coming together. Recruitment is beginning. Some expected changes are yet to occur. What is your report card? Please no more than two identities per person and try to keep [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP, Election 2012, Jobs, Stuff on Jul 18th, 2011
Jim Van Houten, a former Allstate Insurance Agent/Owner has formed an exploratory committee to run for the position of Delaware’s Insurance Commissioner. Van Houten, a 2010 conservative Republican candidate for the 15th Representative District seat against longtime incumbent, Valerie Longhurst(D), has earned an MBA from Wilmington University, and has also worked for Bravo Health, a [...]
Posted in Christine O'Donnell, Delaware GOP, Election 2010 on Jul 17th, 2011
The following link is to the letter sent to the attorneys of Christine O’Donnell from United States Attorney, Charles M. Oberly III. In the letter the Justice Department states that it will not being pursuing the charges brought against Ms. O’Donnell by the organization known as CREW. The charges allege that Ms. O’Donnell [...]
Posted in Americanism, Delaware GOP, Religion, Sussex GOP, civil liberties on Jul 11th, 2011
Whereas, The Sussex County Republican Party Executive Committee acknowledges that the First amendment prohibits Congress from passing any law establishing religion, the practice of reciting the Lords Prayer does not constitute establishment by Congress or by the Sussex County Council, from the founding of this nation prayer to the almighty has been the norm in [...]
Posted in Delaware Democrats, Delaware GOP on Jul 5th, 2011
There are many fine Democrats in Delaware, this post is not attempting to claim that anyone is opposed to civil rights. It is questioning whether the majority party is neglecting legitimate concerns. In an effort to carve out a job for then Senate Majority Whip and now President Pro Tem Tony DeLuca, the enforcement of civil rights [...]
Posted in Comment Rescue, Delaware GOP on May 2nd, 2011
Don Ayotte on my post Brimming with optimism Running for the Chairman and Vice Chairman’s position was truly eye-opening and I gained an astute understanding and compassion for every republican’s point of view. I met people that I differed with greatly, and instantly knew that I could work with them to build the party and [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP, Stuff on Apr 30th, 2011
The Delaware Republican Party has new leadership and most delegates including myself, are brimming with optimism. Conservatives have swept the leadership, but have done so with the willing cooperation of moderates. The winners are undeniably competent, intelligent, and strategic leaders. I look forward to the future. When I looked at the choices, I was thinking [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP, Stuff on Apr 30th, 2011
The Republican State Convention elected new officers in all of the 4 positions. Congratulations go out to John Sigler who was elected Chairman and Greg Lavelle who was elected Vice Chairman. Congratulations also go out to Beth Miller and Kim Hoey Stevenson who were elected without opposition. Miller replaces outgoing treasurer Tom Shopa who served [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP, Greg Lavelle, Stuff on Apr 23rd, 2011
Under the leadership of Chairman John Radell, The New Castle Conservative Caucus has endorsed John Sigler of Kent County for the office of Chairman of the Republican State Committee, Greg Lavelle as Vice Chairman of the State Committee and Kim Hoey Stevenson as Secretary of the same. From their release: ….We endorsed John Sigler for [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP, Election 2012, Social Conservatives, Stuff, civil liberties on Apr 22nd, 2011
My name is Donald Ayotte and if elected to the position of Vice Chairman of the Republican Party, I will work hard and intelligently every day to build and unify the party into a cohesive machine that will win elections for good and qualified republican candidates from the northern end of the state to the [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP, Economics, Taxes on Apr 13th, 2011
Last night my Talk Show had some serious tension. For those of you who were unable to listen, the audio has been put up here. I will be making a YouTube video of the highlights, I just haven’t gotten there yet. So, Sussex County Council Member Vance Phillips has issues with the budget requests of [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP on Apr 6th, 2011
As you saw today, our friend and contributor Don Ayotte has decided to go for Vice Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party. I think the position will suit him. He will bring some good ideas to the table and help build the ground game of the party. Don is a fighter for his principles. This party [...]
Posted in Afghanistan, Americanism, Antiwar Left, Armed Forces, DE General Assembly, Delaware GOP, Military, Stuff on Mar 17th, 2011
Under the leadership of Mary Spicer, the Delaware Federation of Republican Women have taken the next step to impacting public policy. Based on a resolution within their own group, the Republican Women have recognized that those who defend our freedoms, including our right to vote, are being penalized by the late primary election in Delaware. The Brave [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP on Mar 9th, 2011
Dover attorney and former National President of the National Rifle Association, John Sigler, formally announced his candidacy for the position of Chairman of the Republican State Committee in front of his home crowd at the Kent County Republican Committee tonight. Sigler kept his remarks very brief as another candidate, Don Ayotte, was scheduled as a [...]
Posted in Action File, Delaware GOP on Feb 24th, 2011
A Reminder Join DE Rail Splitters on Feb 24 for important Town Hall Conversation about the next DE Republican State Chair–we need your ideas Date: Thursday, Feb 24 Time: 5:30-6pm mingle: 6pm program starts Location: Timothy’s Restaurant 930 Justison St. Wilmington, DE (waterfront downtown Wilmington) http://timothysontheriverfront.com/ –Participate in Rail Splitter Town Hall Conversation discussing the [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP on Feb 17th, 2011
Christine O’Donnell stated recently on a local radio show that although she had not planned the events currently going on in Sussex County, Delaware, she approved of what was happening. Much of this may have had something to do with the infamous statements made by the Delaware GOP Chair Tom Ross. Remember how he said [...]
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