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RepublicanGazette
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 "When news breaks, we fix it" Published daily except some days
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Putnam County's Lincoln Day Dinner drew more than a hundred Republicans Monday night at Wellington's in Poca.Those assembled heard featured remarks by State Sen. Mike Hall and Supreme Court candidate Beth Walker, as well as brief remarks by candidates for various state and local offices.Hall spoke about Abraham Lincoln, noting he had recently visited Lincoln's Kentucky birthplace. Lincoln lost his first efforts to win pubic office, Hall reminded the audience, before eventually becoming the nation's 16th president.Walker discussed her background and qualifications, and stressed her belief that judges should not legislate from the bench.Putnam Chairman Ron Stone emceed the event, and the dinner was also organized by Shirley Searls and Edna Nicely. On the dais in addition to Hall and Walker were Delegates Patti Schoen and Troy Andes, and Judge Ed Eagloski.Other statewide candidates in attendance were Attorney General aspirants Dan Greear and Hiram Lewis, U.S. Senate candidate Jay Wolfe, and Agriculture Commissioner candidate Michael Teets. Gene Zarwell, who filed as a GOP presidential candidate for the state's presidential convention but did not compile the 18 delegates needed to compete on Feb. 5, was also in attendance. Search the Republican Gazette ---->
Unger trying to steal Blair's idea on area codes?
Senator John Unger has a reputation for taking other legislator's ideas and claiming them as his own.The latest example of this trait -- one more reason Unger is not on any of his fellow legislator's most favorite lists -- was revealed Saturday on the "Decision Makers" show, broadcast on the West Virginia Media TV network.Sen. Ed Bowman was the guest, and the questioning by host Bray Cary turned to the area code dilemma.Bowman immediately responded that "Senator Unger has a good idea" on the issue, crediting Unger for an idea to assign a new area code only to cell phones.In fact, Unger's fellow Eastern Panhandle lawmaker, Del. Craig Blair, came up with the idea and issued a press release on it earlier in the session. Blair has been an outspoken advocate of the idea, and for Unger to claim it as his own is outrageous.Many Republicans are amused at the sudden interest by Democrats in the issue, especially since they have joined Republicans in complaining about the potential costs to businesses. Republicans, to Democrat opposition, for years have used the same logic by pushing for a law to prohibit officeholders from placing their names on taxpayer-funded trinkets, vehicles or billboards, due to the cost to taxpayers of changing those items when offices change hands. 
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Putnam Lincoln Day draws 100+ to hear Mike Hall & Beth Walker
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Pro-life rally at Capitol on February 20th
A pro-life rally is scheduled Feb. 20 at the State Capitol in Charleston to bring attention to the need to ban tax funding of abortions in West Virginia."Please show your support for the millions of unborn children killed by abortion and for legislation that would ban the tax funding of abortion in West Virginia," say organizers.
The event will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., highlighted by a noon rally at the Capitol Rotunda. Highlights include:* Meet with your Legislators (10am - 12pm).* Teens for Life Rally (11:30 am)* Pro-Life Rally (Noon).* Prayer Processional (following Rally).* Free Pro-Life T-shirts.West Virginians for Life officials say the day will be "filled with fellowship, music, exciting speakers, and a special prayer walk through the Capitol on behalf of the unborn."
Buses will be traveling to the rally from Morgantown/Clarksburg area and from the Summersville area. For more information about riding one of the buses call Mary Anne at (304) 216-6573 for the Morgantown/Clarksburg bus and the WVFL state office at (304)291-LIFE fore the Summersville bus.If you cannot find parking at the Capitol, parking will be available at the Town Center Mall for $1.75. "We will have a shuttle running from the Charleston Civic Center to the Capitol before the rally from 9:30 am - 11 am and from the Capitol to the Civic Center following the rally," say organizers.Having Fun With Mojo
They just couldn't leave well enough alone, huh?
Hey kids! Mojo here! Well, the Legislature just couldn't leave well enough alone, could they? I finally gave in on the darn West Virginia welcome signs and agreed to take down my much-hated "Open for Business" slogan! Then, I turned it to my political advantage and held a big internet vote so we could replace it with what we all knew everybody wanted in the first place, "Wild, Wonderful!"Now, Rick Thompson has to get cute about it! Instead of just okaying a sign that says "Wild, Wonderful," he has to add "Almost Heaven" to the sign! That's not what people voted for! Geesh!It's almost like he's sportin' for a fight!
Some people are telling me I should just let it go, that if I was smart, I'd know how to pick my battles, and this wouldn't be one of them!Who do they think they're talking to?If they're not careful, I'll make 'em put "Open for Business" back on there, too! There's plenty of room on those big signs to say, "West Virginia, Wild, Wonderful, Almost Heaven, Open for Business."Plus, of course, "Joe Manchin, Governor."People will have to stop their cars to read the whole darn welcome sign!Is that what they want? Up to you, Rick! ----------Email to the Editor-----------
I would like to thank all of those who attended and who supported the Convention Eve Dinner at the Charleston Civic Center last week. You contributed to a great success and helped to make a very memorable evening. It was wonderful to see more than three hundred fifty energized Republicans together under one roof.A “special” thank you to Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito for being keynote speaker and who received a standing ovation as she approached the podium.Thank you to the media for the great coverage that you extended to us for this exciting event.Melody Potter
Chairwoman
Kanawha County Republican Executive Committee
A thank you to all who made the Kanawha dinner a big success
