Join us for our 1st Annual CD4 GOP Bowl-a-Thon!
We know you will be bowled over with laughter and fun.
Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010
Time: 1:00pm
Sun Ray Lanes
2245 Hudson Road
St. Paul, MN 55119
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by Wednesday, February 10, 2010

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Here is the list of 2010 Republican BPOU Conventions (Base Political Operating Units - aka Legsilative Districts) and locations for BPOUs in the 4th District

Here's a link that might motivate you to call Betty McCollum's office:
http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2009/11/09/13283/key_deal_in_houses_health_care_vote_centered_on_abortion

If you can truthfully promise these things, I urge you to call her offices (202-225-6631, 651-224-9191) and promise that, due to her vote on health care, you will:
1. give money to whoever runs against her, and campaign for them
2. write letters to the editors about her refusal to hear or see reason
3. talk to your friends and neighbors to try to convince them to do the same

It's not going to change her vote, but it's important that we all decide now to do our best to steamroll her next campaign, and it's fun to let her and her staff know the steamroller is coming.  Bev, any candidates on the horizon?

BTW, be ready to give a couple ideas for reform that you would like to see McCollum vote for.  Her staff member clarified, "So you're against the healthcare reform bill as a whole?" And when I said yes, he started to characterize my view as against any healthcare reform, so I was able to correct him and say, "No, there are reform measures I'd like to see.  I'd like to see people able to buy insurance across state lines.  I'd like to see a great strengthening of the burden of proof in tort cases, so that doctors don't have to spend such a high percentage of their income on malpractice insurance.  But unfortunately, the Democrats don't want to consider turning to the free market or letting individuals take responsibility for themselves, so no, I can't imagine a bill they would offer that I'd be in favor of."  So be ready with some positive ideas for reform.  God may perform a miracle in McCollum's hard heart and help her see the truth; you could be God's instrument in that way.

Most of you have heard, but in case not:  a test vote has been scheduled for Saturday evening on healthcare reform in the Senate.  So it's time to call Klobuchar's and That Fool's offices to let them know you're going to enjoy campaigning against them if they vote they wrong way--which seems likely:
Klobuchar: 202-224-3244 (this appears to be just the main Senate line, so probably better try her Metro line, 612-727-5220)
That Fool (Franken): 202-224-5641, 651-221-1016

Again, obviously you can't promise retribution if you're not going to carry it out.  So this msg is really a call to arms.  Many of you will already have gotten a "please call" message.  This one is from someone you know (or could meet if you come to the next BPOU meeting Dec. 10 at 7pm, hint hint) who has actually called already.  Make up your mind now to show these arrogant demi-gods the door.  Feel free to forward to friends not on this list, but most importantly, make the calls.

On Friday the 13^th of November, over 60 Republican activists congregated at Gulden’s Restaurant in Maplewood to celebrate the 29^th Anniversary of the establishment of the Fourth Congressional District Republicans. Those in attendance were treated to the entertaining style of MC Mitch Berg and the inspirational program by Roger Revak, and his message of “resilience”, a spirited auction lead by Frank Wymore (as only he can do) during which a legislator, Carol McFarlane, donated her boat and services, and two candidates for Governor, Pat Anderson and Tom Emmer, had a strong bidding war as to who was going to be the one to offer a dinner at the Governor’s Mansion next fall plus a few other odds and ends……..all to the benefit of the Fourth District.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of awards.

Eva Ng presented a LIFE TIME ACHIEVMENT AWARD to Roger and Beth Maliuk for the many years of service and the special work they did for her campaign for St. Paul Mayor.  She also presented the LEADERSHIP AWARD to Jennette Gudgel, for the many hours as well as the inspiration she offered to the many volunteers that worked on Eva’s campaign.

The Fourth District Republican VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD was presented by Chair, Bev Aplikowski, to Bob Murray, HD 54A, Roseville, for his many, many hours of volunteer work on many campaigns and numerous committees and countless hours at the County and State Fairs.  He is especially noted for his outreach work with the Hmong and Hispanic communities.  He truly has served the entire Fourth Congressional District.

Congratulations Bob!

Thanks to organizers Kathie Roberts and Chris Jacobson and helpers for a job well done!

And, to Gulden’s Staff for great service and fabulous food!  Next year will be our 30^th Anniversary.  Hope you will join us for a fabulous time!

Preserve your health care freedom by embracing the moderate Democrats who we need to do the right thing on health care reform.
 
CALL THEM NOW AND TELL THEM YOU DO NOT WANT THIS BILL. PLEASE FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) 202-224-5623
Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) 202-224-2043
Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) 202-224-4843
Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) 202-224-4041
Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND) 202-224-2551
Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) 202-224-6154
Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) 202-224-5824
Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) 202-224-5274
Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) 202-224-6551
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) 202-224-5852
Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) 202-224-2644
Sen. Mark Begich (D-AK) 202-224-3004

Legislative Alert from Gun Owners of Amercia

Thursday, November 12, 2009

He has been called "extreme" by some.  But to others, he's beyond extreme... he's a "Radical's Radical." 

Whatever he is, he could become President Obama's next choice for the federal judiciary.

This radical is Judge David Hamilton, and he's been nominated for a position on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Hamilton has made many political enemies on the right, seeing that his politics are to the far left of the political spectrum.  Oh yes, judges aren't supposed to be political, but this one has engaged in quite a bit of leftist activism.

His biggest opponent on Capitol Hill is Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama, the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.  Based on his analysis of Hamilton, gun owners should be very concerned about a judge who is all to willing to "amend the Constitution."  According to Senator Sessions:

Judge Hamilton stated in a 2003 speech that the role of a judge includes writing footnotes to the Constitution: "Judge S. Hugh Dillin of this c ourt has said that part of our job here as judges is to write a series of footnotes to the Constitution. We all do that every year in cases large and small." In explaining this statement to Senator Hatch,Judge Hamilton wrote that he believes the Framers intended judges to amend the Constitution through evolving case law.
Of course, we have seen this pattern time and time again.  Judges ignore the clear wording of the Constitution -- in essence, amending the Constitution through each new case they decide.

The courts then become the vehicle for rewriting the Second Amendment!

Not surprisingly, Judge Hamilton's politics are to the extreme, far left.  He spent a brief stint as a fundraiser for ACORN, the organization that was an aggressive supporter of Barack Obama in the presidential election.  In addition to all the evils surrounding ACORN is the fact that the organization has lobbied against Second Amendment rights -- as seen by the New Jersey chapter supporting a one-gun-a-month ordinance in Jersey City.

Certainly any judicial nomination put forth by our anti-gun President is suspect, but it's interesting to note who his chief backer is in the U.S. Senate.  It's none other than Senator Richard Lugar of Indiana, who holds an "F" rating from Gun Owners of America.

Lugar has never failed to support one of Obama's anti-gun nominations, as evidenced by his votes for Attorney General Eric Holder, State Department lawyer Harold Koh, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and the incredibly wacky Regulatory Czar Cass Sunstein.

On policy questions, Senator Lugar is no better.  To wit, he voted against repealing the gun ban in Washington, DC this year.

Considering Hamilton's extreme track record, it's no wonder that Senator Lugar -- in introducing Hamilton to his colleagues -- begged his fellow Senators to ignore the judge's policy v iews.  Lugar asked them not to base their votes on "partisan considerations, much less on how we hope or predict a given judicial nominee will 'vote' on particular issues of public moment or controversy." 

Instead, Lugar asked his colleagues "to evaluate judicial candidates on whether they have the requisite intellect, experience, character and temperament that Americans deserve from their judges...."

In other words, ignore Judge Hamilton's liberalism and just vote for him because he's so smart and because he's such a nice guy!

Judge Hamilton's rulings have made a lot of enemies on the political right, especially the one in Hinrichs v. Bosma where, according to a November 3 editorial in The Washington Times, he "prohibited prayers in the Indiana House of Representatives that expressly mentioned Jesus Christ... yet he allowed prayers which mentioned Allah."

Gun owners have much to be concerned about, as well.  Anytime a judge who believes in rewriting the Constitution is elevated to sit as an appellate judge, that's a scary thing -- especially given the fact that most cases never reach the U.S. Supreme Court and are, thus, decided at lower levels in the federal judiciary.

ACTION:  Please contact your Senators right away and urge them to vote AGAINST Judge David Hamilton.  You can use the Gun Owners Legislative Action Center at http://www.gunowners.org/activism.htm to send your legislators the pre-written e-mail message (click on link).

This is it -- the House of Representatives will vote on health insurance reform tomorrow. All signs point to it being incredibly close, possibly even coming down to a single vote.

With the clock ticking, insurance company lobbyists are going all out to stop reform. Please call Rep. Betty McCollum at 202-225-6631 now.

President Obama is visiting the House tomorrow to call for reform, and I hope you'll add your voice to his right away. If you haven't called before, now is the time. And if you have recently called, thank you -- now please ask friends, family members, and co-workers in your district to join you.

http://my.barackobama.com/HouseVote

CD 4 REPUBLICANS

Cordially Invites You To Our

29^th Annual Anniversary Celebration

Dinner and Auction

Friday, November 13, 2009

Gulden’s “61” Restaurant

Hwy 61 Just North of Beam Ave

2999 Hwy 61 N – Maplewood, MN

Phone: (651) 482-0384

Advanced Reservations: $30 per person or $55 per couple    

Unreserved: $35 per person – $ 65 per couple  –  Pay at the door

Event Schedule: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Cash Bar  ----  7:00 p.m. Dinner  -----  6:00 – 8:15 p.m. Silent Auction  ----  8:30 p.m. Live Auction

Reservations: Send check to 4^th CD by Monday, November 9^th Or phone reservation to Kathie Roberts (see below)

Mail to: 202 Myrtle Place – South St Paul, MN  55075

Questions & phone reservations: Call Kathie Roberts (612-242-4321 cell)

Please start collecting your auction items!

Invite attachment:  http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AbNP8ymCTPywZHR3bXE1Zl8yY21jczhrY3o&hl=en

Speaker Information: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AbNP8ymCTPywZHR3bXE1Zl8zZjh6Nm13ZG4&hl=en

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 2, 2009

Citizens group(s) launch PHOTO ID petition drive in St. Paul for City elections

Two public interest groups, the Minnesota Voters Alliance and the Citizens for Responsible Taxation, a St. Paul-based organization, have launched a petition drive to amend the St. Paul and Duluth City Charters to require voters to present PHOTO ID when voting in City elections.

The groups plan to submit the necessary signatures by July 10th, 2010, to place a referendum on the November 2010 ballot pursuant to the Minnesota Statute 410.

Voter ID protects the rights of legitimate voters! If undocumented persons, convicted felons and dead people are allowed to vote, or if properly registered voters have their identities stolen by someone casting an illegal ballot, THE VOTES OF ALL LEGITIMATE VOTERS ARE DEVALUED!

The electoral system cannot inspire public confidence if no safeguards exist to deter or detect fraud or to confirm the identity of voters. Photo identification cards currently are needed to board a plane, enter federal buildings, and cash a check or even rent a rug doctor.

According to a recent Rasmussen and Opperman polls, over 77% of citizens think requiring PHOTO ID’s is a good idea. “Many people are surprised to learn that Photo ID isn’t already a requirement. This will undoubtedly help statewide efforts to help guarantee the integrity of our elections”, said Kurt Kastel, President of the Citizens for Responsible Taxation.

“We got over 300 signatures in the first couple days with little effort, I never thought I’d see an issue where nearly everyone supports it!” said Andy Cilek, Executive Director, Minnesota Voters Alliance.

The proposed Charter Amendment reads: In all St. Paul elections for the offices of Mayor and City Council, and special elections held under the City Charter, voters voting in person must present a valid photo ID card prior to casting their ballot. Such Photo ID must be one of the following; a current Minnesota Driver License, State ID, an ID card issued by the U.S. Government, or a Tribal Government. If a citizen cannot afford a photo ID, The City shall provide the means for the voter to obtain a Minnesota ID at no cost.

The U. S. Supreme Court ruled in 2007 in Crawford v Marion County Elections in Indiana, that Voter ID was a constitutional method for citizens to assure the integrity of their elections.

We are having a kick-off event in St. Paul, MN on Thursday, November 5th,

7pm at O’Gara’s Bar and Grill in St. Paul and Snelling and Selby avenues.

We are planning to Kick-off the Duluth event on Saturday November 14th at 10:30AM. Place TBA. Interested citizens and volunteers are encouraged to attend!

IRV Update; Stay tuned for our upcoming IRV lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis.

Media contacts:

Minnesota Voters Alliance; Andy Cilek - 612.990.2533- www.MNVoters.org

Citizens for Responsible Taxation; Kurt Kastel; 651.308.5297

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