RNC Announces First Round of 2012 Convention Headliners

Posted from RNC Newsletter:  What a lineup!!

RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Announces
First Wave of Republican Convention Headliners

Tampa, Fla. - Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus today announced the first list of headliners addressing the Republican National Convention August 27-30. Additional convention speakers, including the keynote, will be announced in the coming days and weeks. The speakers are:

• South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, the first female governor of South Carolina and the youngest sitting governor in the United States;
• Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, the 44th governor of Arkansas and 2008 presidential candidate is a NY Times best-selling author, radio and television show host;
• Ohio Governor John Kasich, former House Budget Committee chairman;
• New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, the first female Hispanic governor in the U.S. and the first female governor of New Mexico;
• Arizona Senator John McCain, the party's 2008 nominee, now serving his fifth term in the U.S. Senate;
• Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, America's 66th secretary of state and the first African-American female to hold the position; and
• Florida Governor Rick Scott, from the convention host state.

"We are proud and excited to announce these outstanding leaders will address the nation during our convention in Tampa," said Chairman Priebus. "They are some of our party's brightest stars, who have governed and led effectively and admirably in their respective roles. Ours will be a world class convention, worthy of the next president of the United States, and these speakers-and those that will be announced later-will help make it a truly memorable and momentous event."

Republican National Convention Chief Executive Officer William Harris noted that "these individuals exemplify the Republican Party's commitment to economic growth and long-term job creation, and reflect our proud tradition of protecting America's interests around the world."

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley

"The future generations of our children and our grandchildren are at stake in this election. While Americans work to build their businesses and create jobs, leaders of the Democratic party have spent more than three years raising taxes, increasing spending and taking away our health care choices. The Republican National Convention will be a time for not just our party, but our country to come together and get behind Mitt Romney as the next president of the United States. I look forward to being a part of this historic event," said South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.

Former Governor Mike Huckabee

"I'm honored to be invited by Governor Romney to address my fellow Republicans at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, but especially grateful for the opportunity to explain to my fellow Americans why this election provides the most stark contrast of political platforms in American history. Four years ago, we were promised an economic recovery and the creation of millions of jobs, but have now seen the longest period of record unemployment since the Great Depression. We were promised that the sacred institution of marriage would be protected, but now we have the first president in history to support changing the nature and definition of marriage. We were promised that faith would guide these decisions, but instead we have seen a full frontal assault on the conscience and convictions of religious liberty by insisting that this new government run health care system include forcing churches, colleges, hospitals, and businesses to bow their knee to the Baal of the federal government. I will do all I can to help Mitt Romney become our president," said Mike Huckabee.

Ohio Governor John Kasich

"This election comes down to one thing - jobs. In Ohio, we know what that means. It means we need a leader who believes in American innovation, American ingenuity and the can-do American spirit that embodies our country. That leader is Mitt Romney, and I am honored to be a part of officially nominating him at the Republican National Convention in Tampa," said Ohio Governor John Kasich.

New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez

"The Republican National Convention will give Mitt Romney momentum for securing a critical victory for our country this fall. Americans want to work. They want to build their businesses, compete and succeed in order to create more jobs and a secure future for their families. Mitt Romney knows that is the formula for our economic growth - not more government roadblocks. We will share this message in Tampa in a few weeks, and the American voters will make their voices heard on this at the polls in November," said New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez.

Arizona Senator John McCain

"In these challenging times, America needs Mitt Romney in the White House. The Republican National Convention in Tampa will help give us the momentum to get him there. Mitt Romney knows that our nation's best days are still ahead of us and he has a plan to turn America's economy around and create jobs again. He knows that more government is not the answer; it's the hard work and ingenuity of the American people that will move our country forward. Mitt Romney believes, as Ronald Reagan did, that America has a unique and indispensable leadership role to promote security and prosperity around the world. I am very proud to support Mitt Romney as the next president of the United States," said Senator John McCain.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice

"Americans are looking for leadership in Washington to advance the belief that free markets and free people are the cornerstones to our country's future. I look forward to being a part of the Republican National Convention later this month to support those beliefs by nominating Mitt Romney to be our next president," said Condoleezza Rice.

Florida Governor Rick Scott

"The Republican National Convention comes at a critical time for determining America's future. Mitt Romney knows that it is the hard-working people of America who build businesses and create jobs - not the government. We share that same belief here in Florida where we continue our progress in helping to create jobs by moving government out of the way of our businesses. I look forward to telling our story to the world when we gather in Tampa in just a few weeks," said Florida Governor Rick Scott.

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About the 2012 Republican National Convention
The 2012 Republican National Convention will be held at the Tampa Bay Times Forum August 27-30, 2012.  Nearly 50,000 visitors are expected to come to the Tampa Bay area for the event, including delegates, alternate delegates, media and other guests.  For more information about the 2012 Republican National Convention, become part of the virtual convention at www.ConventionWithoutWalls.com, visit our website www.GOPConvention2012.com and check out our official blog, Conventional Wisdom, at www.gopconvention2012.com/blog/.

Latest Romney ad

It Worked #ObamaIsntWorking Source: mittromney.com A few nights ago at a fundraiser, President Obama proudly proclaimed that his economic plan had “worked.” Tell that to the millions of Americans now on food stamps. Tell that to the millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet. No Mr. President, it did not work. Watch the video useing this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0etEmiCL8M&feature=player_embedded

RNC Launches Platform Committee Website

Posted from RNC Communication Committee

WASHINGTON - The Republican National Committee is excited to launch the new website www.GOPPlatform2012.com the RNC Convention's Platform Committee. It will serve as a place for Republicans across the country to share their ideas with us about the issues and values they want included in our party's platform. The Platform Committee can also be followed on Twitter @gopplatform2012.

Every four years, the Republican party comes together to write our party's platform. The platform is an important document for our party and outlines our dedication to limited government, life and liberty, free enterprise and opportunity for all.

"I am excited for the opportunity to work with our grassroots supporters to write our 2012 Republican Party Platform," said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. "It is the work of our activists that make our party vibrant and lasting. Republicans know that for the sake of this country, we must take a new direction and writing the platform is part of that process. President Obama's big government agenda is bankrupting our country, destroying our economy, and hurting the middle class. I'm grateful for Governor Bob McDonnell of Virginia, Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota, and Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee who will be leading this process. I look forward to working with them and all our activists as we write our platform and send Governor Mitt Romney to the White House."

Georiga 2012 Early Voting Begins Today

 Georgia early voting begins on July 9th and ends July 27th. Please see the information provided below for ID requirements and locations.

Go the Secretary of State's MVP system to find your voting precinct and location on election day.   Sign in with your name, county, and birth date, you will be able to see a sample ballot and your districts.  After you are signed in, click the link that says “Click here for early voting locations and times” and you'll be taken to early voting information for your county.

Make sure you have proper a photo ID when you go the poling location.  There are SIX forms of acceptable ID The below list is from the Secretary of State's Office.

1.)  Any valid state or federal government issued photo ID, including a FREE Voter ID Card issued by your county registrar's office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)

2.)  A Georgia Driver's License, even if expired

3.)  Valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of this state

4.)  Valid U.S. passport ID

5.)  Valid U.S. military photo ID

6.)  Valid tribal photo ID

Gwinnett County Early Voting information is as follows:

Please note that no Advance voting will take place on the Monday prior to an election day.

Advance Voting
Elections Office, 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Voting Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

General Primary/Nonpartisan Election: July 9 – July 27, 2012
General Primary/Nonpartisan Election Runoff: TBA – August 17, 2012
General Election: October 15 – November 2, 2012
General Election Runoff: TBA – November 30, 2012

Saturday voting dates:
July 21, 2012
October 27, 2012

Satellite Offices will be open starting July 23rd thru July 27th 2012 for the Primary Election/ Nonpartisan election and October 27th thru November 2nd excluding Saturday for the General Election.

Satellite Voting
Voting Hours: 9:00am – 7:00pm

General Primary/Nonpartisan Election: July 23 – 27, 2012
General Election: October 27 – November 2 (excluding Sunday)

Satellite locations will not be open for runoff elections.

Centerville Community Center 3025 Bethany Church Road Snellville, GA 30039	George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center 55 Buford Highway Suwanee, GA 30024
Dacula Park Activity Building 2735 Old Auburn Road Dacula, GA 30019	Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center 4651 Britt Road Norcross, GA 30093

U.S. Justice Department challenges Georgia’s runoff calendar

1:26 pm June 22, 2012, by jgalloway

The U.S. Justice Department is threatening a legal challenge to the way that Georgia conducts federal – i.e., congressional — runoff elections, declaring that the state doesn’t give enough time for members of the military overseas to receive and return ballots.
Federal law requires that ballots be available to overseas personnel at least 45 days before the vote. That would require ballots for an Aug. 21 primary runoff to be issued by July 7 – or three weeks before the first round of voting.
Read the original notice, received last week, here. To make sure overseas votes are counted, the DOJ has proposed a consent order – click here to read it — that would require the state to hold off declaring official winners of an Aug. 21 primary runoff by seven working days, until Aug. 31. (A similar cushion would be added to any Dec. 4 general election runoff that involves federal office.)
Secretary of State Brian Kemp has declared he won’t agree to the DOJ demands, and implies that the action is simply an attempt by a Democratic administration to muddy a red state’s electoral affairs. From a statement:

Three days after sending notification of the DOJ’s authorization to sue the State of Georgia, the DOJ sent a proposed consent decree for the State to execute with the understanding that the DOJ would file the consent decree simultaneously with the DOJ’s lawsuit in federal court.
If the DOJ was earnest, they would have previously contacted us about their concerns rather than sending a notice of a lawsuit a month before the Primary Election. Georgia is literally in the middle of the 2012 Primary. Currently, ballots have been printed and absentee voters (military and overseas included) are voting, while the DOJ is attempting to twist the State’s arm into agreeing to a consent decree, the terms of which would place unnecessary stresses on the elections administration process, before even filing the lawsuit.
The DOJ has not previously expressed concerns about Georgia’s compliance with the MOVE Act, or Georgia’s ability to transmit absentee ballots to UOCAVA voters. In fact, the DOJ approved Georgia’s timing for run-off elections in 2005 after the General Assembly altered prior election laws.

Bottom line: If the DOJ gets all that it asks for, we could have a significant delay in a declared winner in two congressional races – the new 9th District and the 12th District. It makes little difference in the 9th District. There is a Democrat, Gainesville attorney Jody Cooley, but the district is very, very weighted toward the GOP.
But the Republican race for the 12th District is a contest to challenge Democratic incumbent John Barrow of Augusta. And a delayed or confused GOP finish could work

By Jim Galloway, Political Insider

June Meeting Invitation

Conservative Republican Women

of North Atlanta

invite you to attend our June meeting

Monday, June 18th,  Magnolia Café

5175 South Old Peachtree Road, Norcross, GA

Doors open at 7:00.  Meeting begins promptly at 7:30

Featured speakers are:

Candidate for Probate Court Judge

Marlene Duwell

and

Candidates for State Court Judge

Emily Brantley

Pam Britt

Norman Cuadra

Gregory Lundy

Richard Winegarden

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Invitation to Town Hall Meeting From Congressman Woodall

OUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER...

My next Town Hall Meeting will be in Gwinnett County at Brookwood High School in Snellville, on Thursday, June 14, from 7:00PM – 8:00PM.  This will be a great time for us to come together and discuss the issues that are on your minds.

Gwinnett County Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, June 14, 2012
7:00PM – 8:00PM
Brookwood High School
1255 Dogwood Road
Snellville, GA 30078

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.  I hope to see you there!

APPROPRIATIONS

This week, Congress considered two more Appropriations bills: the “Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill” and the “Homeland Security Appropriations Bill.”  Both of these bills come in far below the President’s suggested spending levels and both came to the House Floor under an open debate process, meaning anyone who wants to change the legislation whether a freshman or a senior member, whether a Republican or a Democrat is allowed offer amendments and request votes on the House floor. 

We have seen the damage done when Congress bundles giant legislative packages together and rams them through the House and Senate Chambers.  I am proud that the 112th Congress is choosing a different course and allowing open debate and amendments often.  We must maintain an open process and allow the House to work its will, and I remain committed to ensuring it.

You can read more about this week's appropriations bills by visiting the House Appropriations Committee website here.

NO PAIN NO GAIN

The CBO released a new report this week on the nation’s fiscal trajectory.  The report underscores the negative impact that high deficits and growing debt will have on our nation’s economy if Congress does not make some tough choices. 

The CBO report echoed what we already know to be true: we must not delay solutions to our fiscal problems.  However, the report also highlighted how much tougher the choices are today due to borrow-and-spend policies of the past and the current delays (i.e. the Senate hasn’t passed its own budget solution in over three years).  We must face the truth: damage has been done, but further delay will exacerbate it.  That is why I fight for each positive solution, no matter how large or small.  I don’t expect the Senate or the President to agree with you and me on everything.  However, I do expect both to keep trying.  Three yards and a cloud of dust—not a “Hail Mary”—is how we’ll get across the goal line for America.  It isn’t easy, but it is essential to do.

We must not make the same mistakes as Europe—and I believe slowly but surely those who have been in denial about the state of our nation’s fiscal affairs are coming around to see the truth.  I believe together—through principled, sustainable solutions—we can put our broken economy back together.  We are America; we know what it takes to build a better future for ourselves and for future generations.  Sweat and sacrifice.  These have always been key ingredients in America’s success, and they continue to be essential today.

Thank you for joining me on this important quest to preserve America’s future.  

Sincerely,

Member of Congress