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With Romney's nod, only Huckabee keeps party from uniting
Huckabee is painting his continued presence in the race as somehow providing a service to all the states that have yet to vote, including Texas and Ohio on March 4. But no one outside the Huckabee campaign can see it that way.

Gary Abernathy
Thompson/Giuliani/McCain Supporter

McKinney says GOP convention a success, urges a united front
Now, it’s time for everyone to rally around the Republican nominee for president.

Doug McKinney

What kind of treatment are the Huckabee Delegates going to the Republican National Convention to expect, skunk at a lawn party comes to mind. Chairman McKinney is looking for peace and growth within the Republican Party while others are looking for work. I don't need a PR firm to tell me what makes a good Republican.

Media Manipulation.....again!

In case you missed this: I turn on the radio and I hear more whinning about the West Virginia GOP Convention, brought to you by..... Who else Steve Adams, need I say more! This time carrying Modesitt water.

So Rick says the Political Party's need legislative oversight. I might point out that our County Commish serves on the local Wood County Republican Executive Committee and has for many years, as well as being appointed to an at-large slot and serving at the pleasure of the Chairman on the State Committee, as he has for many years. There's nobody in Wood County that is privy to more Republican Party workings, at all levels, than Rick.....Just ask him!

Let me get this straight: So the newspaper says it's the Party's fault for not getting the word out, even though we own no printing press, and now our party leaders are requesting oversight by lawmakers over who....themselves, party leaders.

We all sat through the meetings for the last 18 months as this Convention came together. How can we plan and work with leadership that will sell us out in the media, and for what!
Maybe our party needs to take a look at who is building and promoting the party and who isn't and realign our leadership, where needed.


For comparison sake: WV Democratic Convention
My understanding of the Democrat Convention is that:

• It will be held in June 13-14
  
• All WV Democrat National Delegates will be chosen at the State Convention, none in the May Primary
• All Delegates to the State Convention will be proportioned or appointed by county committee

I hope our concerned media and reps are as quick to act!

Politics 103: Handed the Anvil

Why are so many Republicans and some conservatives endorsing John McCain?

Senator McCain has been handed the anvil, an often used tactic for the next generation, wave or wing of the party who discover that they can't persuade, stop or otherwise prevent a colleague from running for or capturing a nomination/coronation where he can't win the General election. This is often used with powerful career politicians who for various reasons win at home while developing insurmountable political baggage.

Senator Bob Dole comes to mind. Jack Kemp is lurking around the McCain camp as some economic guru. He very well may draw the short straw and be asked to take another one for the team and be McCain's VP.

Many Republicans felt that Bill Clinton was a lock for reelection in 1996. It was his turn and Bob Dole was nominated, drug to the November general election and defeated. Senator Dole was heavily criticized by the conservative political pundits of the day as is Senator McCain today. The self proclaimed Maverick of the Senate will be given his proper condolences by his fellow Senators as he heads back to Arizona to think "what if" forever.

Senator McCain may have well secured his place in future political trivia quizzes and written his own political epitaph as Obama becomes the first African-American President or Hillary becomes the first woman.

In the world of politics there is more than one way to move up. Many will lament over their "good friend from Arizona's defeat", as they scramble to grab a share of the political power void.

12 February 2008 US Senate floor

I can only imagine

The Month We Were One

This is the first link I placed on my blog some 2 years ago. This video is about 8 minuets, but if you have not viewed it please take the time to just once. Many of the items you will see were on display when I visited the Smithsonian Institute the following year with my son's 6th grade class. It was rather moving and emotional for some who were viewing the display, to say the least.

America Attacked
Never Forget!

PS: Unfortunately, whenever I hear the music used, I remember this video.

Welcome Aboard!

I will miss you folks on May 13th at the West Virginia Primary
Yes there is one, and we need POLLWORKERS!
We have plenty of work between now and then.
I encourage all concerned to come by and lend a hand, we conduct the business of the Party 365 days a year, not just when we make news. Again, welcome aboard!
Local Republicans registered over 300 voters in Wood County in 2007 and 97 alone between 1 October and 1 January 2008, surpassing the local Democrates for the first time in over 75 years!

Greg

NOTICE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING - WOOD COUNTY REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008, AT 7:30 P.M., FORT BOREMAN CONFERENCE ROOM, JUDGE DONALD F. BLACK COURTHOUSE ANNEX, MARKET STREET, PARKERSBURG, WV

WOOD COUNTY REPUBLICAN

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING NOTICE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008

7:30 o’clock p.m.

JUDGE DONALD F. BLACK COURTHOUSE ANNEX

FORT BOREMAN CONFERENCE ROOM

MARKET STREET, PARKERSBURG, WV

It is our vision and our goal to further the Republican Principles and Philosophy throughout our area and to be the torch bearer for our City, our County, our State and our Nation. Come, join us and contribute to the furtherance of our vision and goals as we jointly strive together to blaze new trails for the Republican Party.

BEVERLY G. LOCKHART

Chair

Wood County Republican Executive Committee

(304) 424-7041 Hm.

bgl49@earthlink.net

Huckabee Challenges Washington Caucus Results

Washington State Republican Party Chairman Luke Esser announced late Saturday that McCain had won the 2008 Republican caucuses in the state with 87.2 percent of precincts reporting. McCain had 25.5 percent over Huckabee’s 23.7 percent in that race.

Esser issued a statement congratulating McCain on a “hard-fought win,” and Huckabee on a “strong second-place finish.”

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