tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335992582024-03-12T17:58:21.459-05:00North Dakota Republican Party BlogThis Blog is a place for North Dakota Republicans to visit and discuss the views on politics, people and the future of North Dakota. If you have any questions or concerns about any postings to this site please email information@ndgop.org.NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.comBlogger238125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-75925450877352182102008-06-04T08:17:00.003-05:002008-06-04T08:21:17.768-05:00Democrats- See a Problem, Tax!<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121244985951839615.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries">Lieberman-Warner Climate Tax Bill</a><br /><br /><blockquote>Various analyses show that Lieberman-Warner would result in higher prices at the gas pump, between 41 cents and $1 per gallon by 2030. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) says Lieberman-Warner would effectively raise taxes on Americans by more than $1 trillion over the next 10 years. The federal Energy Information Administration says the bill would result in a 9.5% drop in manufacturing output and higher energy costs.<br /><br /></blockquote><br /><br />Just add this to the "brillant solution" pile of junk the Dems like Dorgan (windfall profits tax) are proposing. One has to ask, do Democrats hate growth and progress?NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-32483444548100063022008-06-03T13:15:00.000-05:002008-06-03T13:16:03.692-05:00In Case You Missed ItIs Obama Willing To Meet Ahmadinejad, But Not Petraeus?<br />By Jim Geraghty<br />The National Review’s Campaign Spot<br />May 28, 2008 9:47 AM<br />http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MTc4ZjBhMjYwOGU0N2RiMDgyMDBmODRiYjc3YWU4MTU=<br /><br />Obama spokesman Bill Burton, responding to John McCain's suggestion that both he and Obama take a trip to Iraq in the near future:<br /><br />"John McCain's proposal is nothing more than a political stunt, and we don't need any more 'Mission Accomplished' banners or walks through Baghdad markets to know that Iraq's leaders have not made the political progress that was the stated purpose of the surge. The American people don't want any more false promises of progress, they deserve a real debate about a war that has overstretched our military, and cost us thousands of lives and hundreds of billions of dollars without making us safer."<br /><br />You know what is intriguingly missing from that answer? Any indication that Obama will return to Iraq before Election Day.<br /><br />Obama has been to Iraq once, in 2006. It was a two-day tour of the country.<br /><br />I suppose one can argue about the value of seeing the situation on the ground with one's own eyes, but wouldn't the architect of a withdrawal want to see some of the circumstances himself? Even if Obama didn't want to travel with McCain, is it really wise to suggest that a tour of post-surge Iraq is unnecessary? Wouldn't scheduling a visit defuse criticism like this from Vets for Freedom PAC?<br /><br />And isn't Obama vulnerable to the argument that a man who's pledged to meet unconditionally, one-on-one, face-to-face with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad really ought to meet at least once one-on-one with Gen. David Petraeus?NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-69305925030118398942008-05-07T12:03:00.000-05:002008-05-07T12:05:31.200-05:00A little truthful humor<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMDRhuc5WAsc41R3XRCv4yEwvMVDDipfGCruZXpUK65HPd4ztaiB8DNzlOHv0PFbWITy83XJpw8VqYxmYjjk-axpTSymDqaHh15e6L9flo4DrvWIAXEwsOBi1B4NTTFpL3h6UaQ/s1600-h/gm080424.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMDRhuc5WAsc41R3XRCv4yEwvMVDDipfGCruZXpUK65HPd4ztaiB8DNzlOHv0PFbWITy83XJpw8VqYxmYjjk-axpTSymDqaHh15e6L9flo4DrvWIAXEwsOBi1B4NTTFpL3h6UaQ/s400/gm080424.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197683129116023026" /></a>NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-69132436269122965572008-05-06T13:06:00.001-05:002008-05-06T13:08:18.893-05:00McCain's commitment to the JudiciaryThe North Dakota Republican Party commends Senator John McCain’s judicial philosophy and vision for the federal judiciary.<br />The next President will have the opportunity to nominate hundreds of men and women to the courts – the effects of which will last for many years. To uphold Republican ideals, it’s important that these judges have a proven record of judicial restraint to combat the judicial activism that currently is weakening our federal judiciary.<br />From the Supreme Court to lower courts, John McCain’s conservative leadership in nominating the right judges will bring about much-needed change to counteract judges who legislate from the bench and distort the Constitution.<br />________________________________________<br /><br />JOHN MCCAIN ANNOUNCES HIS JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE<br />For Immediate Release Contact: Press Office <br />Tuesday, May 6, 2008 703-650-5550 <br />ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, U.S. Senator John McCain announced his Justice Advisory Committee to the Campaign. Please find below the Chairs and members of the Committee: <br />Chairs Of The Justice Advisory Committee:<br />• Theodore B. Olson -- former Solicitor General of the United States<br />• Senator Sam Brownback -- United States Senator, Kansas<br />Steering Committee<br />• Michael Abramowicz -- Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School <br />• Hon. William P. Barr -- former Attorney General of the United States <br />• Gerard V. Bradley -- Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law School <br />• Rachel Brand -- former Assistant Attorney General for Office of Legal Policy<br />• Steven Calabresi -- George C. Dix Professor of Law, Northwestern University School of Law<br />• Dean Ronald A. Cass -- Chairman, Center for the Rule of Law; Dean Emeritus, Boston University School of Law <br />• Senator Daniel Coats -- former United States Senator, Indiana<br />• Manus M. Cooney -- former Chief Counsel and Staff Director, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary<br />• Charles J. Cooper -- former Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel <br />• Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr. -- former White House Counsel to President Ronald Reagan <br />• Carol E. Dinkins -- Partner, Vinson & Elkins <br />• John F. Duffy -- Oswald Symister Colclough Research Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School <br />• Miguel A. Estrada -- former Assistant to the Solicitor General of the United States <br />• Charles Fried -- Beneficial Profes sor of Law, Harvard Law School; former Solicitor General of the United States<br />• Sandra S. Froman -- Arizona attorney<br />• Richard W. Garnett -- Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law School <br />• Robert P. George -- McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence, Princeton University<br />• Senator Lindsey Graham -- United States Senator, South Carolina<br />• Senator Phil Gramm -- former United States Senator, Texas <br />• Governor Frank Keating -- former Governor of Oklahoma<br />• Orin S. Kerr -- Professor, George Washington Universit y Law School<br />• Senator Jon Kyl -- United States Senator, Arizona <br />• Christopher Landau -- Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP <br />• Senator Trent Lott -- former United States Senator, Mississippi <br />• Randy Mastro -- former Deputy Mayor of New York City<br />• John O. McGinnis -- Professor of Law, Northwestern University School of Law<br />• Maureen E. Mahoney -- former Deputy Solicitor General of the Unites States<br />• Thomas W. Merrill -- Charles Keller Beekman Professor, Columbia Law School <br />• Marc L. Mukasey -- Partner, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP ; former assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York<br />• Caleb Nelson -- Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law<br />• Eileen J. O'Connor -- former Assistant Attorney General, Tax Division, U.S. Department of Justice<br />• Hon. Thomas R. Phillips -- former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas <br />• Edward R. Reines -- Partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP <br />• Kristi L. Remington -- former Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Policy <br />• Professor Daniel B. Rodriguez -- Minerva House Drysdale Regents Chair in Law, The University of Texas at Austin Scho ol of Law <br />• Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz -- Associate Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center <br />• Ronald D. Rotunda -- University Professor and Professor of Law, George Mason University<br />• Cathy Cleaver Ruse -- Senior Fellow for Legal Studies at the Family Research Council; Governor, Ave Maria School of Law<br />• Peter B. Rutledge -- Associate Professor of Law, University of Georgia School of Law <br />• Jon A. Sale -- former federal prosecutor for NY and Miami; former law professor, Nova Southeastern and St. Thomas <br />• John Smietanka -- former U.S. attorney <br />• Stephen F. Smith -- Professor of Law, John V. Ray Research Professor, University of Virginia School of Law <br />• George J. Terwilliger, III -- former Deputy Attorney General of the United States<br />• Senator Fred Thompson -- former United States Senator, Tennessee<br />• Eugene Volokh -- Gary T. Swartz Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law<br />• Dan K. Webb -- Chairman, Winston & Strawn; former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois<br />###NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-43798567926265475362008-04-28T09:16:00.002-05:002008-04-28T09:21:44.838-05:00The end to our Mid-east DependenceWith all the oil development going on in North Dakota, Americans will be greatly benefitting from our own domestic reserves. But, we all know that our energy needs can not be met here in North Dakota alone. Enter Brazil. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=email_en&refer=&sid=aBUoYKhu7PWk">New oil finds in Brazil</a> could mean more and more oil on the market as well as a shake up in the Mid-east oil Cartel.NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-85079315014589315382008-04-23T15:00:00.000-05:002008-04-23T15:01:16.185-05:00OBAMA’S FALSE INTEGRETY ON THE SECOND AMENDMENTBISMARCK, ND – North Dakota state leaders are calling into question some recent movements by Sen. Barack Obama to appear in greater favor of gun owner rights. State Representatives Al Carlson and Todd Porter have taken issue with the Democrat’s position.<br /><br />“Sen. Obama is simply posturing to save face after his recent gaff attacking Second Amendment supporters. North Dakotans understand the great need for the Second Amendment, and is why I ask North Dakota Democrats to examine if Obama truly has the judgment to be Commander-In-Chief,” said Carlson.<br /><br />Obama had recently made the statement saying that "they cling to guns and religion, and antipathy towards people that aren't like us" as a result of our "bitterness” referring to rural America. <br /><br />Rep. Todd Porter has been a leader in the North Dakota House on gun owner rights. He has brought about legislation to ensure that homeowners can defend their homes and families without threat of lawsuit by criminals. <br /><br />“It saddens me,” states Porter. “The thought that the work of the North Dakota legislature would be overturned by an out-of-state politician, such as Obama, really puts a blow to the Constitution and the Federal process.”<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />OBAMA HAS A LONG ANTI-GUN RECORD<br /><br />OBAMA WANTS TO BAN MANY TYPES OF FIREARMS<br /><br />Obama Has Come Out In Support Of Banning Handguns, Hunting Firearms And So-Called “Assault Weapons”: <br /><br />In Response To A 1996 Independent Voters Of Illinois Questionnaire, Obama Indicated That He Supported Banning The “Manufacture, Sale And Possession Of Handguns.” Question: “Do you support state legislation to … ban the manufacture, sale and possession of handguns?” Obama’s Response: “Yes.” (Independent Voters Of Illinois Independent Precinct Organization 1996 General Candidate Questionnaire, Barack Obama Responses, 9/9/96)<br /><br />• During 4/16 Dem. Debate, Obama Falsely Claimed His Handwriting Did Not Appear On Questionnaire. “Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., maintained at Wednesday’s ABC News debate in Philadelphia that his handwriting does not appear on a 1996 questionnaire stating support for a ban on the manufacture, sale, and possession of handguns. The Democratic presidential frontrunner made this claim even though a copy of the original document suggests otherwise. … When asked about the gun questionnaire with the handwriting on it, Obama adviser Robert Gibbs did not dispute that the writing was Obama’s.” (Teddy Davis and Talal Al-Khatib, “Obama Forgets Writing On Gun Questionnaire,” ABC News’ “Political Radar” Blog, www.abcnews.com, 4/16/08) <br /> <br />Scholar John Lott Recalls Obama Stating: “I Don’t Believe That People Should Be Able To Own Guns.” John Lott: “In fact, I knew Obama during the mid-1990s, and his answers to IVI’s question on guns fit well with the Obama that I knew. Indeed, the first time I introduced myself to him he said ‘Oh, you are the gun guy.’ I responded ‘Yes, I guess so.’ He simply responded that ‘I don’t believe that people should be able to own guns.’” (John R. Lott, Jr., “Obama And Guns: Two Different Views,” Fox News, www.foxnews.com, 4/7/08)<br /><br />Obama Supported Banning “The Sale Or Transfer Of All Forms Of Semi-Automatic Weapons.” According to his responses to an Illinois State Legislative Election 1998 National Political Awareness Test, Obama pledged to “Ban the sale or transfer of all forms of semi-automatic weapons.” (Project Vote Smart Website, www.votesmart.org, Accessed 3/5/08)<br /><br />In 2003, Obama Voted In Support Of Legislation That “Would Have Banned Most Of The Privately Held Hunting Shotguns, Target Rifles, And Black Powder Rifles” In Illinois. “[I]n 2003, Obama voted in support of SB1195, which, if passed, would have banned most of the privately held hunting shotguns, target rifles, and black powder rifles in the state. If the ban was enacted, law enforcement officials would have been authorized to forcibly enter private homes to confiscate newly banned firearms.” (Illinois State Rifle Association, “ISRA Blasts Candidate Obama On His Record Of Hostility Toward Law-Abiding Firearm Owners,” Press Release, 8/24/04)<br /><br />In A 2004 Candidate Questionnaire, Obama Supported Banning So-Called “Assault Weapons.” Question: “Do you support legislation to ban the manufacture, sale and possession of … assault weapons?” Obama’s Response: “Yes.” (Lynn Sweet, “Obama’s 2003 IVI-IPO Questionnaire May Be Getting Closer Scrutiny,” Chicago Sun-Times’ “The Scoop From Washington” Blog, http://blogs.suntimes.com, 12/11/07) <br /><br /><br />OBAMA HAS TAKEN A NUMBER OF ANTI-GUN POSITIONS<br /><br />Obama Has Received “F” Ratings From The National Rifle Association:<br /><br />In 2004, 2002 And 1998, Obama Received “F” Ratings From The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund. The NRA has given Obama 3 “F’s.” (National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Website, www.nrapvf.org, Accessed 1/8/08; National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Website, www.nrapvf.org, Accessed 1/8/08; 1998 Illinois National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Political Preference Chart, p.2)<br /><br /><br />Obama Has A Long Anti-Gun Record:<br /><br />Obama Wants To Turn Law-Abiding Gun Owners Who Are Victims Of Theft Into Felons. “Obama is proposing to make it a felony for a gun owner whose firearm was stolen from his residence which causes harm to another person if that weapon was not securely stored in that home.” (Chinta Strausberg, “Obama Unveils Federal Gun Bill,” Chicago Defender, 12/13/99)<br /><br />In 2004, Obama Voted Against Self-Defense Rights. “[Obama] opposed letting people use a self-defense argument if charged with violating local handgun bans by using weapons in their homes. The bill was a reaction to a Chicago-area man who, after shooting an intruder, was charged with a handgun violation.” (“Obama Record May Be Gold Mine For Critics,” The Associated Press, 1/17/07) <br />Obama Pressed To Require Gun Owners To Supply Photos And Fingerprints To State Officials. “Sen. Barack Obama of Chicago called the Democrats’ proposed crackdown ‘not only constitutional, but eminently reasonable.’ … The proposals would: … Make gun owners apply in person for Firearm Owner Identification cards and supply their photos and fingerprints.” (Sean Noble, “Senate Democrats’ Proposals Take Aim At Weapons Control,” The [Springfield, IL] State Journal-Register, 2/15/01)<br /><br />Running For The U.S. Senate In 2004, Obama Advocated National Gun-Control Legislation. “On the issue of prohibiting citizens from carrying concealed weapons, Obama said he believes national legislation should be passed to ‘prevent other states’ laws [allowing citizens to conceal their guns] from threatening the safety of Illinois residents.’” (John Chase, “Keyes, Obama Are Far Apart On Guns,” Chicago Tribune, 9/15/04)<br /><br />Obama Has Expressed His Opposition To Concealed Carry. Obama: “I mean, I am consistently on record and will continue to be on record as opposing concealed carry.” (David Mendell, “Obama Has Center In His Sights,” Chicago Tribune, 4/27/04)<br /><br />In 2001, Obama Voted Against A Bill To Allow Individuals To Carry A Concealed Weapon When They Have A Valid Order Of Protection Out Against Another Person. (S.B. 604, Senate Floor Third Reading, Failed, 29-27-0, 4/4/01, Obama Voted Nay)<br /><br />Obama Believes The DC Gun Ban Is Constitutional. “Obama believes the D.C. handgun law is constitutional.” (James Oliphant and Michael J. Higgins, “Court To Hear Gun Case,” Chicago Tribune, 11/20/07)<br /><br />In 2005, Obama Voted Twice To Hold Manufacturers, Distributors, Dealers And Importers Of Firearms And Ammunition Liable For The Acts Of Criminals. (S. 397, CQ Vote #206: Motion Agreed To 66-32: R 53-1; D 13-30; I 0-1, 7/26/05, Obama Voted Nay; S. 397, CQ Vote #219: Passed 65-31: R 50-2; D 14-29; I 1-0, 7/29/05, Obama Voted Nay)<br /><br /><br />- END -NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-12568416061072438712008-04-11T15:37:00.002-05:002008-04-11T15:55:03.101-05:00GOP in the ValleyWell its been a while since I gave an update of what I have been doing. So here we go.<br /><br />What a tremendous State Convention we had in Fargo. The enthusiasm was very high and we nominated a fantasic slate of Candidates. Brian Kalk is going to be our next Public Sevice Commissioner. <br /><br />Since the completion of the state convention, we have been having district endorsing conventions throughout the state. We have some of the best candidates we have ever put forward in recent times. I really want to thank everyone that has stepped forward and made the commitment to their district and state. <br /><br />At these endorsing conventions we are seeing huge turnouts. District 26 held their convention in Oaks and over 120 people showed to have dinner and endorse Nell Walstead, Jiggs Dyste, and Gary Schnell for the legislature. These are three teriffic candidates that will win. <br /><br />In Mayville, District 20 endorsed Marty Johnson, Jake Holm and Larry O'Brien as their candidates. This is a truly diverse slate of candidates that bring knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to the ticket. A great crowd showed up for what is the first major Republican event in this district in far too long.<br /><br />District 24 endorsed Dwight Grotberg, Jon Wager and Dwight Kiefert as their choice and a tightly packed room was very much ready to see a change in leadership. Earlier in the year they held a Lincoln Day dinner that had about 80 people present. <br /><br />Up in District 16 we had a fantasitic crowd of 75plus present to endorse myself, Joe Miller, Phyllis Schindele, and Rep. Joyce Kingsbury. It was so much fun and thank to Brian Kalk for coming. <br /><br />So as you can see the Party is really getting strong and there is a lot of excitment out there for Republicans. Democrats may have their millions in out-of-state money but we have real support where it counts!NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-22558134243218996852008-04-07T11:24:00.000-05:002008-04-07T11:25:42.544-05:00Deception in Washington<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ltLIMB_fGZo&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ltLIMB_fGZo&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-2979742589923093402008-04-04T09:12:00.000-05:002008-04-04T09:13:00.487-05:00Here's what the Dems bring to North Dakota<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-xeY8aK6BEM&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-xeY8aK6BEM&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-29151991743418932922008-04-01T08:35:00.000-05:002008-04-01T08:36:41.533-05:00McCain Running Strongly In Some Key Democratic StatesFrom CQ Politics<br /><br />By CQ Staff<br />March 31, 2008<br /> <br />Arizona Sen. John McCain is running strongly in three states that have been solidly Democratic in recent presidential elections; a particular surprise is New Jersey where, a month ago, New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton had a double-digit lead, according to a new round of state-by-state general election match-ups.<br /> <br />The series of polls by Rasmussen Reports, which included Michigan and Washington State, also underscored what most other national and state polling has found - high negatives for Clinton as far as favorability ratings. McCain often scores the highest favorability ratings ...<br /> <br />Rasmussen says McCain and the Democrats are in a statistical tie in New Jersey, with McCain leading Clinton 45 percent to 42 percent and Obama by 46 percent to 45 percent, with a 4 point margin of error. ...<br /> <br />McCain is also running a close race with the Democrats in Michigan, according to the Rasmussen survey conducted March 25. He leads Obama 43 percent to 42 percent, and Clinton by 45 percent to 42 percent, with a 4.5 percent margin of error. <br /> <br />McCain is viewed favorably by 55 percent of voters, Obama by 50 percent and Clinton by 47 percent. This is a state the Democrats have carried in the last four elections. It is also one of the two states (the other being Florida) where the controversy continues over the Democratic Party's decision to strip both of their delegates for breaking party rules by moving up the dates of their primaries. ...<br /> <br />And in Washington State, Rasmussen finds McCain is competitive with both Democrats, according to a poll conducted March 27. ... [M]cCain leads Clinton 46 percent to 43 percent. ... The last time a Republican won this state was in the Ronald Reagan landslide of 1984. ...<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docid=news-000002694330 ">To View The Entire Article</a>NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-52244231935980102642008-03-26T08:40:00.000-05:002008-03-26T08:41:53.408-05:00In Obama's New Message, Some Foes See Old LiberalismFrom The Washington Post<br /> <br />By Alec MacGillis<br />March 26, 2008<br /> <br />[A]s Obama heads into the final presidential primaries, Sen. John McCain and other Republicans have already started to brand him a standard-order left-winger, "a down-the-line liberal," as McCain strategist Charles R. Black Jr. put it, in a long line of Democratic White House hopefuls.<br /> <br />Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign has also started slapping the L-word on Obama, warning that his appeal among moderate voters will diminish as they become more aware of liberal positions he took in the past, such as calling for single-payer health care and an end to the U.S. embargo against Cuba. ...<br /> <br />The double-barreled attack has presented Democratic voters with some persistent questions about Obama: Just how liberal is he? ...<br /> <br />In most major areas, Obama has taken positions that would seem to conform to the Republican stereotype of a liberal. Like Clinton, he favors expanding the government's role in delivering health care ... He would go a step further than Clinton by lifting the limit on income taxed for Social Security, now $100,000, to set that program on firm footing.<br /> <br />He strongly supports abortion rights and spoke out against a Supreme Court ruling last year that upheld a ban on the procedure that some call "partial-birth" abortion. He favors allowing illegal immigrants to get driver's licenses (after some hesitation, Clinton came out against that). He is outspoken on civil rights, and he has opposed Bush's judicial picks, staying out of a bipartisan effort to approve some nominees. ... [A]s a Senate candidate in 2004 he expressed support for strict gun control, decriminalizing marijuana and ending federal mandatory minimum prison sentences, issues he now rarely raises on the trail. ...<br /> <br />[H]e has opened the door to Republican caricature with his call to negotiate with hostile governments, and has been endorsed by the activist group MoveOn.org. ...<br /> <br />But whatever Obama's motivation, [American Enterprise Institute's Andrew] Biggs said, his platform is still liberal. "He's taken all these left-wing positions, and how do you get out of it later?" he said. "He doesn't have the appearance of a tax-and-spend liberal . . . but if the essence of being a tax-and-spend liberal is a lot of taxes and spending, that's what he comes down to." ...<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/03/25/ST2008032503833.html">To View The Entire Article, Please Visit:</a>NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-90198970042183436692008-03-20T10:39:00.003-05:002008-03-20T10:46:27.071-05:00McCain Now Leads<blockquote>The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows John McCain’s lead growing against both potential Democratic opponents. McCain currently leads Barack Obama 49% to 42% and Hillary Clinton 51% to 41% margin (see recent daily results). </blockquote><br /><br />This is good news for Republicans nationwide. This means the tide is turning against the inaction and lies of the Democrats. Americans know who they can trust and better ideas for leading country come from Republicans. The Democrats said they would end earmarks and reign in spending, and they haven't. <br /><br />The North Dakota delegation with their Democrat collegues in Congress have not been able to pass a farm bill, have failed to bring real solutions for winning the war, and insist on raising taxes while increasing spending. The obivious conclusion is THEY ARE NOT FIT TO LEAD!NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-43182381593815903882008-03-17T17:24:00.000-05:002008-03-17T17:25:17.682-05:00Under The Radar, Some Positive PollingFrom U.S. News & World Report<br /> <br />By Kenneth T. Walsh<br />March 14, 2008 <br /> <br />White House strategists are feeling a new rush of optimism about President Bush's remaining 10 months in office. ... [A] new internal Republican poll, obtained by U.S. News, which indicates that ... some of his major policies have become quite popular. If Bush and his surrogates can make the policies better known, GOP strategists believe that will lift not only Bush's approval ratings but the overall standing of his party. ...<br /> <br />GOP pollster Ed Goeas of the Tarrance Group [writes] ... "Fully 56 percent of likely voters approve of the president personally, driven by voter sentiments that he is a person of strong moral character and integrity,"...<br /> <br />About 64 percent of likely voters approve of Bush's economic stimulus package passed earlier this year; 67 percent back his initiatives to help struggling homeowners survive the current mortgage crisis; 70 percent endorse his plan to allow monitoring of foreign communications of suspected terrorists; and 72 percent back his visit to the Mideast to promote peace. In addition, 52 percent approve of his surge of U.S. troops into Iraq. ... <br /> <br />To View The Entire Article, Please Visit: http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/politics/2008/03/14/under-the-radar-some-positive-polling_print.htmNDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-84163963292500564242008-03-17T16:53:00.001-05:002008-03-17T16:57:54.497-05:00Dorgan's Numbers<a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=Cqt_Q-cPGg0">The Ethics of Dorgan and the 5.6 Trillion </a>NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-8667783157339822632008-03-14T12:45:00.003-05:002008-03-14T12:50:22.052-05:00Conrad's NumbersHere is are a couple presentation by a concerned citizen on Conrad's rhetoric about the Bush Administration.<br /><br /><a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=qBibBvR8YSU ">Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND) - Ethics - $5.6 Trillion Surplus</a><br /><br /><a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=PArpXbl3z2I">Democratic Response to Bush Budget Analyzed - 2</a>NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-38483595003388899442008-03-13T16:39:00.004-05:002008-03-13T16:53:36.987-05:00Dorgan supported the War, but thats about it!Agree or disagree with the war, (Senator Dorgan agreed with it before he disagreed with it) we know the troop surge has been effective. We also know that the Iraqis are making slow but sure progress. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GouXgYUeDIk&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GouXgYUeDIk&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />Now this next video is apparently from some left-wing group, but I find what Senator Dorgan is saying to be a little ridiculous. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KuRJsqHpdxU&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KuRJsqHpdxU&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />The soldier in the video is simply advocating we stay the course and win the war. That fighting our enemies in Iraq is better than them coming here. He did not, as Senator Dorgan insists, suggest that Saddam Hussien attacked us. What the video suggests is that old policies had failed and America can no longer allow dangerous regimes to threaten our nation and allies.<br /><br />The truth is we need to succeed in Iraq, and simple rhetoric from Dorgan doesn't do anything to help that. If he has a better plan to win, let's hear it.NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-1109627348938928902008-03-12T14:19:00.002-05:002008-03-12T14:19:47.286-05:00Who is Jack Murtha?<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0Sky928j2nw&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0Sky928j2nw&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-74990884876741515742008-03-12T09:04:00.002-05:002008-03-12T09:32:58.284-05:00Pomeroy Votes to Divert Intellegence Funding for "Climate Change"Rep. Earl Pomeroy joined a choir of liberal Democrats in voting to strip our nation's intellegence funding and put it into pet projects, including useless studies on climate change.<br /><br />Pomeroy joined support of Jack Murtha's proposal to fund a <a href="http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/articles/050509/9ndic.htm">bloated agency </a>with a $40 million annual budget and funding for studies measuring the risk of "global warming" on national security.(House Roll Call 117).<br /><br />Earl Pomeroy's record has continually moved leftward as the longer he is in Washington. The saga continues of doing one thing in Washington and saying another in North Dakota, but now Pomeroy is ignoring very important intellegnce legislation and favoring expensive yet ineffective pet projects.NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-89214746090110426962008-03-11T11:42:00.000-05:002008-03-11T11:43:03.686-05:00True Character<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vQsckD9trn4"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vQsckD9trn4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-44458067451919368022008-03-11T10:17:00.000-05:002008-03-11T10:49:36.925-05:00Conrad, Dorgan and Pomeroy are Gearing-up to Raise Your TaxesIt’s a funny thing how a politician can continually rest on the belief that he is a “fiscal hawk” but yet endorse huge spending increases, huge tax increases, and still fail to balance the budget. Democrats campaigned on change in 2006 and still campaign on change today. <br /> <br />Yeah, I think we do need change! <br /><br />We need to change Washington and eliminate the continuation of these empty promises from our congressional delegation. The Democrats have failed to address any of the problems they said they would and today, under their congressional leadership, we have rising energy and food costs; a grim housing market; and more and more restriction on our private property rights. <br /><br />Recently we have seen the Democrats reveal their new killer dog, the 2008 budget. If unleashed, it will:<br /><br />• Raise taxes on the average tax payer of North Dakota by $2,614<br />• Will be the largest tax hike in American History<br />• 6 million current tax exempt Americans will receive a tax penalty<br />• Will not fix the AMT (Alternative Minimum Tax)<br />• Imposes huge spending increases<br />• More bankrupting entitlement programs<br />• Increases Debt<br />• Fails to adequately fund the troops<br /><br />The Democrats cannot be trusted. Our congressman joined in a unanimous vote against a moratorium on earmarks, directly going against the campaign rhetoric of the 2006 Democrat campaign. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.gop.gov/web/guest/talking_points/documents?p_p_id=56_INSTANCE_GcIs&p_p_action=0&p_p_state=normal&p_p_col_id=column-2&p_p_col_pos=0&p_p_col_count=3&_56_INSTANCE_GcIs_groupId=1&_56_INSTANCE_GcIs_articleId=1413&_56_INSTANCE_GcIs_version=1.0">Learn more here.</a>NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-27292412673827935642008-03-07T15:49:00.001-06:002008-03-07T15:51:22.085-06:00New RNC Victory Chairwoman<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_wrRIG_j98I"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_wrRIG_j98I" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-84567965618149473892008-03-06T10:23:00.003-06:002008-03-06T10:30:17.157-06:00Who is better for the economy?Go to this <a href="http://www.taxfoundation.org/publications/show/151.html">link</a> and tell me who really stands up for the lower and middle classs.<br /><br />Meanwhile you have Democrats like, Kent Conrad, proposing spending increase and <a href="http://sayanythingblog.com/entry/a_list_of_taxes_the_democrats_are_going_to_raise/">tax hikes on all Americans.</a><br /><br />Can America afford the Democrat Party?NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-1420434405061775412008-03-04T22:09:00.004-06:002008-03-04T22:15:31.873-06:00McCain Can!From The Washington Post<br />Peter Slevin<br />Mar 4, 2008<br /><br /><blockquote>The cheer went up at 8:05 p.m. Lone Star time, when CNN called Texas -- and the Republican nomination -- for Sen. John McCain. Eight years after he lost a presidential race, and eight months after his campaign was given up for dead, he earned a trip to the finals...<br /><br />"They are liberal Democrats. I am a conservative Republican," McCain said. "Whether we want the government to take more of your money or whether families will spend that money...Whether we will declare surrender in Iraq, set a date for withdrawal, or we will continue the surge that has succeeded."</blockquote><br /><br />Senator John McCain has secured the nomination for President. Mike Huckabee has bowed out after a long and hard fought race. Republicans are now charged with pulling together and defeating the left. Let's not waiver and let's win.NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-67683419351016421672008-03-03T12:32:00.001-06:002008-03-03T12:32:45.752-06:00Conrad’s Fiscal Credibility in QuestionA cord has been struck! Senator Kent Conrad’s response to Renae Michell’s letter, “Debt has a Moral Dimension” was an interesting response to what was a direct question. Foremost Conrad failed to answer Mitchell’s questions and concerns. <br /> <br />The national debt needs to become an issue that Americans take seriously, but we need to understand what the concerns are and why we need to resolve them in a timely manner. Shifting blame to others does not solve the issue, and words cannot rectify our deficits. Real commitment on all budgetary issues is what is needed. However, Senator Conrad says one thing and does another.<br /><br />Conrad says “addressing (federal debt) has been one of the central tenets of my Senate career”, but has continually opposed the Balanced Budget Amendment and the Line Item Veto. He says “everything would be on the table” when addressing fiscal issues, yet he opposed limits on the amounts of direct payments a farm may receive- a measure that was sponsored by Senator Dorgan and would greatly benefit young farmers in North Dakota.<br /><br />Introducing a bill in Congress can’t serve as excuse for action. A man in Senator Conrad’s position doesn’t need permission from the entire Congress and the President to begin task forces and bring people together for the sake our country. True leaders don’t sit on the sidelines and wait for something to happen they make things happen now. The nation’s debt has been lingering for a great number of years and there needs to an accountability held by the voters to elect people that want correct the problem rather than just give it lip service.<br /><br />Conrad also found it necessary to attack President Bush and the tax cuts the Congress enacted under his administration. It seems dishonest for the Senator to insist that allowing over-taxed taxpayers to keep more of their money is contributing to the deficit. Only over-spending by the government contributes to deficits. The Congress knows what its revenues are when they make a budget. If there is going to be less money, there needs to be less spending. <br /><br />One’s words lose creditability when they preach about fiscal restraint but then lend support to a person, such as Barack Obama, that pushes for a near trillion dollar increase in spending from the US treasury to UN programs. Senator Conrad needs to be honest with himself and the people of North Dakota, and bring real action on deficit and debt relief.NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33599258.post-15947303139316911002008-03-03T09:53:00.001-06:002008-03-03T09:53:55.198-06:00Merle Boucher Unaware of Progress in North DakotaIn a recent videotaped interview with editor of the Bismarck Tribune, Democrat Gubernatorial candidate Merle Boucher displayed his lack of knowledge of the progress that North Dakota has made under strong Republican leadership. In this instance Boucher stated that “the economy is robust at the present time, our tax collections are very robust and yet at the same time our numbers of people aren’t growing.”<br /><br />Boucher is either ignorant of the facts, or he is purposely trying to mislead the people of North Dakota. In either case, Boucher does not display the qualities that the people of North Dakota expect in their political leaders.<br /><br />When it comes to population, the fact is that the decades old trend of population loss has turned around. In fact, since 2003 our state’s population has risen by more than 6,500 people. Last year alone the population increased by 2,255 people.<br /><br />Republicans have helped the state to grow and diversify its economy leading to a growth of more than 30,000 new jobs since 2000. Our wages and incomes are rising faster than the national average. And, our economy continues to grow by more than $1 billion per year.<br /><br />Boucher’s recent attempts to deny the truth show that the only hope the Democrats have is to hide the facts about our state’s progress.NDGOPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04552100749429662237noreply@blogger.com0