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Just published -- Sen. Russ Weeks tells the behind- the-scenes story of one man's fight for the truth!
Fred wins, hands down
WHILE RUDY, MITT, MIKE AND JOHN RAISED THEIR HANDS ON A GLOBAL WARMING QUESTION, FRED TOOK A STAND AGAINST THE SILLY STUNT. CLICK THE IMAGE TO WATCH A TELLING VIDEO.
Fred Thompson had his best debate performance yet at the Des Moines Register debate Wednesday in Iowa. Fred's answers were strong and scored very highly on the dial groups conducted by Fox News which displayed on the screen as the candidates spoke.He received rave reviews from focus groups and pundits alike for taking on the moderator for asking for a show of hands. David Yepsen, the foremost caucus observer in Iowa, said "Fred Thompson did himself the most good in Wednesday's debate among Republican presidential candidates in Iowa."
Fred will spend 15 days in Iowa before the Caucus, reaching over 50 target cities and towns. It puts us in a great position to make a move.FRED BY THE NUMBERS...Capital Survey Research Center: Alabama (11/19-20, 11/26-27)
Thompson 22
Giuliani 20
University of Wisconsin: Wisconsin (11/19-20, 11/26-27)
Thompson 30
Giuliani 25
...IN THE NEWS...
· Des Moines Register Thompson Registers in Register's Debate
o Thompson, a former Tennessee senator, was specific, good-humored and exuded an executive persona during the 90 minute session that was sponsored by the Des Moines Register and broadcast by Iowa Public Television.
· Weekly Standard Fred Wins, Iowa Loses
o THE WINNER was Fred Thompson. Fred came to play.
...AND ON THE WEB...
· American Spectator Fred Thompson Wins, Hands Down
o The winner: Thompson
· Townhall Why Fred Won the Debate
o This was the only part of the "debate" worth seeing ... The only way that we are going to have serious debates, where Republicans are not made to look silly, is for the candidates, themselves, to demand it. Fred Thompson is the only one who was willing to show leadership by stepping up and demanding to be treated in a serious manner.
PRAISE FOR FRED'S DEBATE PERFORMANCE
"Winner: Thompson" (Jim Geraghty, NRO, 12/12)
"Frankly, the candidate who had the best afternoon I think was Fred Thompson. This was easily his best debate performance and he seemed to shine in this subdued format." (Chuck Todd, NBC First Read, 12/12)
"Winner: Fred Thompson. Good substance, good personality, and his I won't raise my hand for an answer question reminded me of Reagan say 'I paid for this microphone.' Fred definitely won." (Right Wing News, 12/12)
"He had the sharpest tone and sounded like a leader" (NBC First Read, 12/12)
"This guy looks like he could eat most of the rest of the field for lunch." (Jim Geraghty, NRO, 12/12)
"Seriously, it's like Thompson came to the debate in Des Moines today to do two things: Kick butt and chew gum. And it appears he's all out of gum." (Mark Hemingway, NRO, 12/12)
"Fred Thompson is easily having his best debate; the format suits him well; it's very issue oriented and doesn't allow for too many back-n-forths and gives Fred a chance to shine." (Chuck Todd, NBC First Read, 12/12)
"Fred the Truth Teller....That's been his emphasis today, and a compelling one." (Rich Lowry, NRO, 12/12)
"Fred Thompson was smart, funny, irascible and consistent, and probably helped his standing here." (Ambinder, The Atlantic, 12/12)
"Judging by This Debate So Far... Romney's main threat in Iowa should be Fred Thompson." (Rich Lowry, NRO, 12/12)
"He seems, so far, a bit more rejuvenated than previous ones." (Jim Geraghty, NRO, 12/12)
"'I want to take a chance on telling the truth to the American people.' Very nice line from Fred." (Rich Lowry, NRO, 12/12)
"Finally, Fred wakes up and shows a little passion: 'When the enemies of this country are at the negotiating table, who do you want representing you? Whoever that guy is, that's the guy you ought to vote for for President.' One of his stronger moments." (Jim Geraghty, NRO, 12/12)
"Asked for a show of hands on global warming, Thompson finally stands up. 'I'm not doing any hand shows today.' A few folks applaud. Fred: You gonna give me a minute to answer it? Moderator: No. Fred: Then I'm not gonna answer it. This gets a smattering of applause. And yup, I'm applauding at home."
(Jim Geraghty, NRO, 12/12)
"NEA...Another 'good for Fred' moment." (Kathryn Jean Lopez, NRO, 12/12)
"'The biggest obstacle is the NEA'....Another good Fred line..."
(Rich Lowry, NRO, 12/12)
"Fred does come off as a sincere, solid man, with good instincts, who you want to see more of on more than Law & Order repeats."
(Kathryn Jean Lopez, NRO, 12/12)
All 55 county clerks, with assistance from the Secretary of State’s Office, will be mailing notices to certain voters later this month to confirm new address information, provided by the U.S. Postal Service, in order to comply with federal and state voter registration requirements. This mailing by the county clerks is different from a previous mailing sent by the Secretary of State’s Office to comply with the Help America Vote Act. With the previous mailing, approximately 193,000 voters were asked to provide a unique identifier (their drivers license number or the last four digits of their social security number) because registration records lacked this pertinent information. The county clerks will send this new mailing to approximately 76,000 registered voters who have moved in the past two years, but who may not have notified their county clerk’s voter registration office of their address change. This mailing seeks only the voter’s name, new address, daytime phone number and e-mail address. “We hope every voter who receives one ofSOS office assisting clerks with address verification
these notices from their county clerk will take a few moments and respond,” Secretary of State Betty Ireland said. “We want to ensure our registration rolls are as accurate and complete as possible.”
Notices like the current one have been mailed every two years since 1995, and are required to comply with the National Change of Address provisions of the National Voter Registration Act. Voters are encouraged to review the instructions, complete the card, then seal and return it to their county clerk’s office. Although no particularly sensitive information is sought by the new mailing, voters are nevertheless being asked to seal the cards with tape, to ensure complete privacy, before returning the cards to their county clerks. “When our citizens, state and local officials work together, we all benefit,” Secretary Ireland said. “And this is yet another way we can provide West Virginians with clean and fair elections statewide.”-------
State GOP Christmas party Saturday
The West Virginia Republican Party is holding its Christmas party Saturday at the Marriott in Charleston.The event gets underway at 7 p.m.Tickets are $25 each for the "wine and cheese" event, featuring West Virginia wines, appetizers and sparkling non-alcoholic punch.An auction will be held, including of itemsdonated by various presidential campaigns.
Organizers also say to "prepare yourself for some surprise entertainment -- trust us on this one!" (I don't know what that is, but don't worry, it ain't me in a jumpsuit.)For more information or to make reservations, contact the state party at 304-768-0493, or email wvgop@wvgop.org.