Wood County GOP Perspective

Wood County GOP opens website

2011-01-19T17:12:00.003-05:00

I can't believe the number of hits this blog still gets so I thought I would take advantage of the exposure. Thanks to all, old and new that still stop by, we have been very busy lately as you can see below.

Please visit the official website for the Wood County Republican Executive Committee at http://www.woodcountygop.org/

Wood County Welcomes Jared Laxton

2010-08-05T09:30:00.003-05:00

Congratulations Jared and welcome aboard!

Expanded Hours

2010-08-01T12:37:00.004-05:00

The new hours are from 10 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday 10 am till 5pm Saturday and closed Sunday, for now.

Plenty of opportunities to help your favorite Republican candidates

Join Senator Boley for our 5th Annual Picnic

2010-07-30T14:29:00.002-05:00

West Virginia Republican Regional Victory Headquarters

2010-07-30T04:51:00.005-05:00

Directly in front of Grand Central Mall (46,000 cars a day go by)

Plenty of thing to do for those who have time.

Come on down and support your favorite REPUBLICAN candidates.

Plenty of free parking all around.

Get Your Head in the Game

2010-07-17T08:54:00.004-05:00

Scenes from the West Virginia Interstate Fair & Exposition

Our table

Dedicated supporter!

2010-07-16T18:16:00.000-05:00

Grand Opening Victory 2010 Regional HQ

2010-07-01T09:39:00.001-05:00

Walt Auvil seeks head Democrat job

2010-06-24T06:35:00.002-05:00

http://www.wvmetronews.com/index.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=37734

The Race for Dem Chairman
Staff
Parkersburg

A Parkersburg lawyer says he's interested in heading up the state's Democratic Party.
Walt Auvil has served as the chairman of the Wood County Democratic Executive Committee for the past eight years and was elected to the state Democratic Executive Committee in 2006.But he says his political career began a long time before that.

"I've been involved in Democratic politics since I got the bug in Jay's (Rockefeller) campaign in 1972,” Auvil told MetroNews Wednesday. “So that gives you a clue I'm no spring chicken."
Auvil says he wasn't even considering a run for the job until several members of the state Executive Committee approached him after current Chair Nick Casey announced he wouldn't be seeking another term. Auvil says he would never have put his name out there had Casey still wanted the job.

"I don't do it out of any desire to cause a disruption or cause inner party strife,” he said.
But at this weekend's state Executive Party meeting, Auvil will have a high-profile challenger. Larry Puccio, Gov. Joe Manchin's former chief of staff and now a lobbyist for several different groups, will vie for votes.

Auvil says he won't make this an adversarial campaign.

"I don't view it as facing off against Larry,” he said. “I don't want to run him down or say anything negative about him."
But Auvil believes he has a lot of experience with the party that could be put to good use as chairman and he adds he has lots of experience helping out campaigns in his home county where Republicans and Democrats are on equal footing.

"I think I can be someone who can be helpful to folks who are running in tough districts and tough areas and hopefully expand the party,” Auvil.

The Democratic Executive Committee holds its annual meeting Saturday at the Charleston Civic Center to elect a chairman, swear in new members and take care of regular business.

Wood County GOP Activities

2010-06-21T17:41:00.002-05:00

Here is a list of upcoming events. I will add to this as needed. Also, I will be contacting many of you for help with the items below.

10 July: Grand Opening West Vrginia Republican Regional Victory Headquarters

13-17 July: West Virginia Interstate Fair & Exposition

17 August: Wood County Republican Executive Committee Monthly meeting

20-22 August: Parkersburg Homecoming

21 August: 3rd Senatorial District Picnic, hosted by Senator Boley

1 September: WCREC Website online

10 September: Poll Workers Due (Approx)

21 September: WCREC Monthly Meeting

17-19 September: Harvest Moon Festival

May 11th Republican Primary Precinct Breakdown

2010-05-17T18:33:00.003-05:00

County Commissioner

3rd Senatorial Race

10th Delegate District

Circuit Clerk

Early Voting Begins April 21st

2010-04-27T03:30:00.001-05:00

Please support these Candidates, Thank You!

Let the Attacks Begin

2010-04-22T11:03:00.004-05:00

Great material for the Democrats in November

Wonder who John is trying to have arrested over this one? Not me this time!

Meet the Candidates April 30, 2010

2010-04-21T11:35:00.003-05:00

WVGOP Unity Picnic

2010-04-03T08:03:00.003-05:00

I will fundamentally transform America

2010-04-02T18:57:00.008-05:00

Obama

2010-03-28T14:21:00.004-05:00

Party Work

2009-08-24T04:30:00.004-05:00

photo courtesy of Allen Ross

The Wood County Republican Executive Committee was on hand to take care of the folks who wanted to register or change their voter registration. Several candidates for local office stopped by to "work" the crowd. I would encourage all the "keyboard heroes" to get out and do the same sometime this year with their local folks, you know who you are. Thanks to all those who helped make our Parkersburg Homecoming a success.

Young Republicans in Parkersburg News

2009-08-12T22:56:00.004-05:00

Howertown gets Young Republican post

PARKERSBURG - A Wood County man has been named chairman of the West Virginia Federation of Young Republicans.

Mike Howerton's goal in the next two years of his term is to expand the GOP organization in West Virginia, starting with the most-populated regions of the Mountain State.

"I won't stop working until we hit it," he said.

Howerton's selection was made on Saturday during the federation's summer executive committee meeting and 2009 convention in Parkersburg. The federation represents clubs around the state and has about 200 members.

Jennifer Maghan, the county clerk from Jefferson County, was elected vice chairman.

Kevin Noe of Cabel County was re-elected a national committeemen while Lisa Peana of Wayne County was elected as a national committeeman.

April Black of Cabell County was elected treasurer and Michelle Drain of Wood County was elected Mid-Ohio Valley regional representative for the organization.

Expanding young Republican clubs into every county will be difficult, he said. Some counties only have a hand full of members on their Republican executive committees, Howerton said.

However, expansion into populated areas is achievable, he said.

"I can do that," Howerton said.

Clubs have been established in seven counties, Wood, Cabell, Kanawha, Jefferson, Wayne, Putnam and Jackson counties, he said. At least three more counties will be added by the next meeting of the statewide group, Monongalia, Mercer and Logan counties, Howerton said.

"I'm glad to see new groups coming on board," said Howerton, who has served as vice chairman of the federation. "The main goal during my term of office will be to charter as many local county groups as possible."

The organization was reconstituted in Wood County in the summer of 2006.

Also attending Saturday's meeting was Doug McKinney, chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party; former Wood County GOP Chairman Rocky Peck; and Greg Smith, who will run for GOP chairman in Wood County next year.

"The youth represent the future and it is good to see that with their involvement the future will be in good hands," McKinney said.

link to story at www.newsandsentinel.com
http://newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/520287.html?nav=5061

Howerton Re-Elected State YR Chair

2009-08-08T15:52:00.005-05:00

West Virginia Republican Party Press Announcement‏

Howerton Re-Elected YR Chair

Charleston, WV - August 8, 2009 - The West Virginia Federation of Young Republicans held its Summer Executive Committee Meeting and 2009 Convention in Parkersburg, WV today. Mike Howerton of Wood County was re-elected to a 2-year term as Chairman of the West Virginia Young Republicans. Jennifer Magham was elected Vice Chairman. Jennifer also serves as the Jefferson County Clerk.

The YR National Committeeman and committeewoman were also elected. Kevin Noe returns to his position, while Lisa Peana is newly elected. They will both represent West Virginia at the 2010 National Convention. The state YR's also Chartered a new club in Jackson County.

West Virginia State Party Chairman Doung McKinney said, "I congratulate not only the winners, but all that participated. The youth represent the future and it is good to see that with their involvement the future will be in good hands."

State Fundraising Efforts Compaired

2009-08-05T12:35:00.002-05:00

A lot has been made about the West Virginia Republican Party's fundraising as of late. Here is a press release from our State Chairman showing how we stack up with surrounding GOP fundraising.

PRESS RELEASE
August 3rd, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Marti Riggall
West Virginia Republican Party

WV GOP Near Top In Fund Raising
most neighboring states lag behind

Charleston, WV - August 3, 2009 - Despite erroneous reports in the media that the West Virginia Republican Party is having trouble raising money the facts are quite different. Currently the WV GOP ranks second among our neighbors in fund raising efforts per individual. "People sometimes forget we are a small state when looking at the fund raising numbers. You must compare apples to apples," said State Party Chairman Doug McKinney, "West Virginia Republicans are stepping up with contributions at a higher rate than our neighboring states."

According to Federal Election Commission filings the West Virginia Democratic Party has only raised $56,820 as compared to the West Virginia GOP's $90,062 in the same time frame, Democrats out number Republicans in the state nearly 2 to1. Chairman McKinney remarked, "We are out fund raising the Democrats in West Virginia by 3 to 1 on an individual basis. The people know which party can turn the economy around and they are sending their money our way."

Fund raising efforts are on going and with new programs in the works. The state party is looking forward to taking the lead in individual contributions away from Kentucky in the near future.

WV YRs Attend National Convention

2009-07-14T11:58:00.005-05:00

Press Release
Monday, July 13, 2009
For Immediate Release

WV Delegation Returns from Young Republicans National Federation Convention
National Committeeman Elected to Regional Position
　
The West Virginia Young Republicans Delegation returned from the Young Republican National Federation Convention that was held in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Kevin Noe, WVYR National Committeeman was elected Sunday as Secretary for the Southern Region Association.

“I’m honored to serve, and I am determined to work to build a better network of Young Republicans that will continue to work to strengthen our core values,” said Noe.

The YRNF Convention activities included board meetings, the election of officers, establishing dates for future national meetings, appointment of positions, and establishing a statement for the YRNF.

“It was a privilege to be part of WV’s full delegation to be seated at the convention which is the first time in recent history that WV carried full voting power.” added Mike Howerton, WV YR chairman.

The convention began Wednesday, July 8th and concluded Sunday, July 12th. The WVYR Delegation consisted of 5 YR’s allowing WV to have full representation. The Delegation include Mike Howerton, Chairman; Kevin Noe, National Committeeman; Lisa Peana, Executive Director; Matt Clay, Secretary; Jamison Jeffrey, delegate.

For more information about the WVYR visit http://www.wvyr.org/

McKinney says WVGOP laying groundwork for 2010 victories

2009-06-18T10:46:00.002-05:00

WEST VIRGINIA REPUBLICAN PARTY

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Doug McKinney
Thursday, June 18, 2009 304-641-1205

McKinney says WVGOP laying groundwork for 2010 victories

Summer state committee meeting affirmed independent primary participation; search for new E.D. underway

CHARLESTON, W. Va. – State GOP Chairman Doug McKinney said today that the search for a new executive director for the West Virginia Republican Party is well underway and will be one of several developments leading to election victories in 2010 and beyond.

“Last weekend’s state committee meeting in Martinsburg featured two days of motivational presentations, an enthusiastic outlook, a focus on the next generation of Republican leaders, and an air of excitement and anticipation about the future of the GOP,” said McKinney.

State committee members approved, by voice vote, the recommendation of a subcommittee to continue the practice of allowing non-affiliated voters to cast ballots in the Republican primary. Begun in the 1980s, the practice was reexamined by the subcommittee, but most committee members agreed on the need to continue keeping the primary election open to non-affiliated voters.

McKinney said he has already received six applications for the executive director position, and he intends to interview them and others and eventually select an individual with the experience, knowledge and skills to oversee the day to day operation of the party in the crucial months and years to come.

Last weekend’s GOP meeting was chockfull of exciting events and presentations, from the Friday night Berkeley County reception featuring Grover Norquist, longtime anti-tax advocate, to former Sen. John Sununu, who addressed Saturday’s luncheon event. Among the VIP attendees were Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito and former Secretary of State Betty Ireland.

On Saturday morning, special guest Jan Larimer, co-chairman of the Republican National Committee, offered a recap of RNC activities and future plans of the national party.

McKinney said the weekend focused on the next generation of Republican leaders, with state Young Republican Chairman Mike Howerton offering a presentation during Saturday morning’s county chairs meeting, and Shane Wilson updating committee members on the activities of the five interns currently serving the party through the Cecil H. Underwood Intern Institute.

McKinney said he was also excited about a fundraising drive headed by Delegates Craig Blair and Jonathan Miller. Blair addressed committee members on Saturday, describing plans to increase the party’s monthly credit card contribution program and generate more support from elected officials.

McKinney also named South Charleston businessmen John Burdette II and Denver McCallister as finance chairmen for the state party.

“We’re bringing new blood into the party to continue building our financial coffers, while setting the stage for a strong, vibrant party organization for years to come,” said McKinney.

Also during the weekend, committee members and guests heard presentations from:

· Treasurer Marti Riggall, who reported that the party saw a net gain of $12,000 from January through May of this year, compared to a net loss of $200 during the same period last year.
· Summers County Chairman Joe Garcia, who serves as chairman of the county chairs, and who discussed election changes and challenges in the coming months.
· Outgoing executive director Gary Abernathy, who thanked the committee for the privilege of serving the party over the years.

McKinney also expressed his thanks to Berkeley Chairman Mick Staton and his wife, Lynn, for handling onsite arrangements for the state meeting.

“Traveling to the Eastern Panhandle is always a beautiful drive and a great experience,” said McKinney. “The Statons made sure we had a great event both Friday and Saturday, and we deeply appreciate their efforts in working to ensure a quality meeting and a motivational gathering of Republicans from around the state.”

WVGOP Summer Meeting at Martinsburg

2009-06-16T16:42:00.005-05:00

Several Republicans from Wood County made the trip to Berkeley County Saturday for the West Virginia GOP Summer meeting. Mike Howerton, State Young Republican Chairman and Wood County YR Chair gave a presentation to the County Chair meeting prior to the State meeting. Below is a link to photos form the event.

State GOP Summer Meeting

Rocky Peck, Mike Howerton and Louie Rexroad also attended the Harrison County Club Dinner Monday evening 15 June 2009. Chairman McKinney and many others were in attendance. A link is also provided to those pictures.

Harrison County Club

Wood County Young Republicans Picnic 2009

2009-06-07T15:57:00.005-05:00

State YR and Wood County Chairman, Mike Howerton presents Shane Wilson a check for $300.00. The donation will help sponsor one of the Cecil Underwood intern positions for the State GOP. More pictures at the link.

http://profile.imageshack.us/user/WoodCountyGOP

Photos courtesy of Louie Rexroad

Comish Has Change of "Heart"

2009-06-04T06:32:00.003-05:00

County Commissioner Rick Modesitt announces run for reelection.

Gary Abernathy Leaving WVGOP

2009-06-03T13:56:00.002-05:00

Executive Director of the WV GOP has posted a video Farewell. Good Luck Gary!

UPDATE: Obama's Change Agents Are Here!

2009-05-13T06:15:00.001-05:00

OFA West Virginia - Listening Tour Stop in Parkersburg (Listening Tour)
The purpose of this tour is to reconnect, reengage, and reenergize volunteers to continue the spirit and community action started with President Obama’s campaign. We want to hear from you on how best to move OFA - West Virginia forward from both a statewide and local perspective. These events are a crucial part of laying the groundwork needed to recreate a strong volunteer network designed to support President Obama and his broad agenda of change.
Time: Thursday, May 14 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host: Meagan Gardner
Location: Judge Black Annex (Parkersburg, WV)
319 Market St.Parkersburg, WV 26101

Directions:
across from Blennerhassett Hotel; Listening Tour will begin directly after county executive meeting

Parkersburg and Wood County are on their list of future "Town Hall Meetings". The OFA (Organizing for America) kicked off their propaganda and reeducation campaign specifically tailored to West Virginians in Charleston this week. You can read about it at Vic Spouse's Blog by clicking on the link on the right. The group promises future meetings around the State.

Here is a link to their plan.

AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT PLAN: THE IMPACT FOR WEST VIRGINIA

Here is a listing of meetings I could find so far:

April 22nd, 7 p.m., Kanawha County Public Library, Charleston

April 23rd, 6:30 p.m., Old Stone Church, Lewisburg

April 26th, 2:00 p.m., Home of Sue Thorn, Wheeling

April 29th, 7:00 p.m., Marshall University Student Center, Huntington

May 5th, 7:00 p.m., Marion County Courthouse, Morgantown

May 6th, 7:00 p.m., Home of John Lozier, Morgantown

May 13th, 6:00 p.m. Fairmont State Caperton Center, Clarksburg

Time: Saturday, May 2 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Host: Meagan Gardner
Contact Phone: 1-304-728-2829
Location: Home of Robert and Virginia Graf (Charles Town, WV)
2054 Kabletown Rd.Charles Town, WV 25414

Wood County Tea Party

2009-04-15T17:44:00.004-05:00

I will have more shortly.

Local Tea Party Photos

Third World Tactics in America

2009-03-24T06:55:00.004-05:00

This is something you would expect in Venezuela, not the USA.

U.S. seeks expanded power to seize firms
Goal is to limit risk to broader economy

updated 3:10 a.m. ET, Tues., March. 24, 2009

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration is considering asking Congress to give the Treasury secretary unprecedented powers to initiate the seizure of non-bank financial companies, such as large insurers, investment firms and hedge funds, whose collapse would damage the broader economy, according to an administration document.

WCREC Hosts Michael Zak

2009-03-23T07:11:00.015-05:00

Michael Zak

Beverly Lockhart, Chairman of the Wood County Republican Party; Doug Mckinney, Chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party; and WV state Senator Donna Boley

Michael Zak was the Keynote speaker for the Wood County Republican Executive Committee sponsored Lincoln Day Dinner held Saturday evening at the Parkersburg Country Club.

Here are links to the local media coverage so far.

Looking Back for Guidance WTAP

Republicans reflect on history, future of party Parkersburg News & Sentinel

Stay in School and be a Legislator

2009-03-09T04:49:00.006-05:00

It doesn't matter how long some people stay in school, this article proves that college can't teach common sense or good judgement. I would think that this would require the State Constitution to be amended, but that just a small issue for big thinkers, after all we have to do what is best for the State! Cake anyone?

Age change gets mixed reactions

Wood County Lincoln Day Dinner

2009-03-07T06:04:00.005-05:00

WVGOP Executive Director Visits Town

2009-02-25T05:57:00.009-05:00

Local Republicans gathered last evening to welcome Gary Abernathy, our new West Virginia GOP Executive Director to Wood County. Gary made the rounds to WTAP-TV and the News & Sentinel yesterday before addressing a group of 40 at the River City Tavern and Grill at 6:00pm. Gary gave a brief inspirational overview of the State GOP and his plans for the next election cycle. Gary says on his web page the Republican Gazette, that $1500.00 was contributed by the generous group, sometime all you have to do is ask.

Wood County News: State GOP Meeting Info

2009-02-24T08:42:00.005-05:00

I haven't felt it necessary or have I been inclined to update the blog recently. This blog primarily focuses on political activity in Wood County WV, and well there just hasn't been anything to say as of late.

That all changes staring tonight.

Gary Abernathy, the WVGOP Executive Director will be in town today. He will be conducting several interviews around town including WTAP-TV and the News & Sentinel. Gary's visit will conclude with an informal get together at the River City Grill on Murdoch Avenue at 6:00 pm.

Activites of WVGOP Chairman Doug McKinney since summer 2006

Interesting WV Blogasphere Articles

2008-11-20T07:03:00.004-05:00

I will comment on these as I have time later in the day and week but I wanted to put up a few snipits and links to the articles. Keep up the fight Vic and Gary!

Tommy Phillips new chairman in Harrison County

Phillips, of Bridgeport, said Monday, "I want to continue on the national success that Harrison County has had in the past two presidential elections, and get the Democrats and independents that trust our national ticket to join us to elect a Republican county commissioner in 2010 and to gain a seat in the House of Delegates in the 41st District."

Fight for House leadership stems from Republican frustration

This whole idea of being buddy-buddy with the Democrats and having the Democratic leadership pat the Republicans on the heads for being good girls and boys must stop. It will never get us anywhere.

McKinney Should Move to Wood County

2008-11-19T05:20:00.018-05:00

If Doug lived here we would have a celebration. It's all in your priorities and perspective.

Bear gets state GOP on Nov. 4

"Winning is everything and losing is absolutely nothing for political parties. It is the prime directive for hacks and hangers on who live by political fortunes."

"Maybe it's unfair to blame chairmen. If voters wanted to elect more Republicans, they would vote for them.
But someone has to take the blame. That's the rule in politics."
Jess Mancini: Parkersburg News

In just a few months Democrat candidates will be lining up to take a shot at our remaining Republican office holders after their recent success. Wayne Dunn will be looking for a viable partner to serve with him on the county commission which will be vacant do to the retirement of Commissioner Modesitt and embolden hopefuls will see the possibility of taking our State Senate seat to the Democrat side in 2010 especially if Senator Deem chooses not to run. The Democrats have tasted victory and folks who wouldn’t have considered running will now give it a second look. Changes in direction or modifications of strategy are meet with a litany of time tested excuses and those who would dare speak of such things are made out to be the problem for questioning people who mean so well. Isn’t politics fun; I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Open Thank You Letter

2008-11-06T09:43:00.003-05:00

Fellow Republicans,

I would like to personally thank each and every one of you for your efforts the last few months. Our hard work and dedication to our Party carried Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin to one of the highest, if not the highest margins of victory in West Virginia, 63.38% and 10,224 votes. We also made the race for Attorney General very close by delivering 61.13% for a 7478 margin in favor of Dan Greear, a truly great candidate and leader.

We have a lot to do the next 2 years to prepare our Party and our message for the 2010 mid term elections. Party building is an ongoing and often thankless effort, but it is essential if we are to maintain offices, regain lost ground and move our beliefs in government forward. Again, I want to thank you and let you know that I appreciate all that you do!

Greg Smith

McCain/Palin Wood County Chairman
Greear for Attorney General Wood County Chairman

Governor Palin Arrives with Husband Todd

2008-11-02T14:38:00.006-05:00

Palins plane touches down in West Virginia

Todd Palin heads to Marietta

Everyone wanted tickets to Sarah Palin

Road to Victory Rally with Sarah Palin

2008-10-31T15:01:00.011-05:00

Road to Victory Rally with Sarah Palin

Where: Marietta College

Dyson Baudo Recreation Center

215 Fifth Street

Marietta, OH 45750

When: Sunday, November 2nd

Doors Open: 11:30am

Event Scheduled to Starts at 1:30

Tickets available at the Wood County HQ Saturday starting at 9:00 am

RNC Victory Tour Visits Parkersburg

2008-10-27T19:14:00.005-05:00

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

RNC Chairman & Co-Chairman Join “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Through OH & WV

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan and Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson will join the “Victory 2008” bus tour swing through Ohio and West Virginia.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Batavia, OH
WHO: RNC Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan
RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Clermont County Victory Center
WHEN: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Clermont County Victory Center
197 East Main Street
Batavia, OH 45103

Cincinnati, OH
WHO: RNC Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan
RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Hamilton County (Kenwood) Victory Center
WHEN: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Hamilton County (Kenwood) Victory Center
8260 Northcreek Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45236

Cincinnati, OH
WHO: RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Hamilton County (West Side) Victory Center
WHEN: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Hamilton County Victory Center
3339 Harrison Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45211

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Dayton, OH
WHO: RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Greene County Victory Center
WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. EDT

WHERE: Greene County Victory Center
3317 Seajay Drive
Dayton, OH 45430

Springfield, OH
WHO: RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Clark County Victory Center
WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. EDT

WHERE: Clark County Victory Center
1 S. Limestone Street
Springfield, OH 45502

Dublin, OH
WHO: RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Franklin County (Dublin) Victory Center
WHEN Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Franklin County (Dublin) Victory Center
4784 Frantz Road
Dublin, OH 43016

Columbus, OH
WHO: RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Franklin County (Westerville) Victory Center
WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Franklin County (Westerville) Victory Center
2424 Home Acre Drive
Columbus, OH 43213

Columbus, OH
WHO: RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Franklin County Victory Center
WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Franklin County Victory Center
240 N Fifth Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Friday, October 31, 2008

Heath, OH
WHO: RNC Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan
RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Licking County Victory Center
WHEN: Friday, October 31, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. EDT

WHERE: Licking County Victory Center
1006 Hebron Road
Heath OH 43056

Zanesville, OH
WHO: RNC Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan
RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Muskingum County Victory Center
WHEN: Friday, October 31, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Muskingum County Victory Center
1207 Maple Avenue
Zanesville OH 43701

Parkersburg, WV
WHO: RNC Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan
RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Wood County Republican Headquarters
WHEN: Friday, October 31, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Wood County Republican Headquarters
409 Eighth Street
Parkersburg WV 26101

Charleston, WV
WHO: RNC Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan
RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson
WHAT: “Victory 2008” Bus Tour Stops At Charleston Victory Center
WHEN: Friday, October 31, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Charleston Victory Center
111 Hale Street
Charleston WV 25301

Wood County Christian School TARS Attend Washington County Reagan Day Dinner

2008-10-26T06:58:00.004-05:00

I would like to thank the members of the Washington County Ohio Republican Executive Committee for inviting several member of the Wood County Christian School Teenage Republicans to their annual Reagan Day dinner. It is very important to get and keep our young people involved in the election process and party politics. The dinner was a smashing success selling 236 tickets, my son reported that the room was packed with most of the ticket holders attending. The crowd enjoyed the usual chicken, mashed potato's and green beans whiled listened to local candidates, the county chair and the Ohio State auditor.

The WCCS Tars have been assisting with phone banks for several weeks now leading up to the 4 November election. Ohio is a must win for McCain/Palin campaign. Again I would like to thank our friends across the river for remembering and recognizing the time and energy that our kids have put into their effort. The entire story is linked below.

Washington Co. Republican Reagan Day Dinner

Colin Powell Meets His Match

2008-10-20T05:43:00.006-05:00

Anyone who expected Colin Powell to endorse McCain/Palin doesn't realize the pressure and intimidation placed on some groups of people in our free country. Since his service to Bush 41, Powell has been ridiculed mercilessly by the Hollywood left and his own community with such derogatory names as "Uncle Tom", "Oreo Cookie" and others I won't repeat.

At best I had hoped he would continue to remain on the sideline as he has since he left the Secretary of State job, but the pressure was apparently too much to fall in line with the other 96.6% of Blacks. Colin Powell and other Blacks in America (I refuse to use hyphenated names) are accused by Al Sharpton and other self appointed leaders of being out of touch and not "down for the struggle" if they deviate from the accepted entitlement mentality that is demanded because of your race.

Powell was never a staunch conservative, but I thought he understood that taking wealth or money from one person and giving it to another is inherently wrong and places a limit on growth and success, yet he specifically stated that McCain didn't understand the economic problems facing our country and Obama does. General Powell proved his bravery on the battlefield, but the fear of not supporting Obama and being blamed for his defeat was too much for him to chance.

Dan Greear Visits Wood County

2008-10-11T07:09:00.003-05:00

Greear promises change if elected

''It is wrong for the citizens to have to pay for (Attorney General Darrell McGraw's) re-election campaign,'' he said.

Greear was in Parkersburg Friday on a campaign swing that included the Parkersburg South-Parkersburg high schools football game.
A fundamental change Greear would make in the office is to change the philosophy to sue and get as much money as possible from business, he said. The change would be work with companies to ensure they follow the law, but if they don't, ''Then we'll do with that,'' Greear said.

WTAP Interview: WV AG Candidate in Parkersburg

Palin Update

2008-10-11T06:49:00.003-05:00

As reported on WTAP and in the Parkersburg News and Sentinal this morning, Governor Sarah Palin will be stopping for a brief visit in Marietta on her way to the St. Clairsville Ohio rally tomorrow. At this time I have no additional information, but I do have a handful of tickets to the St. Clairsville rally. I obtained these in an effort to keep local folks from being forced to drive up to pick up tickets prior to the event.

Palin visit near WV

2008-10-09T13:30:00.002-05:00

Team:

Gov. Sarah Palin will be visiting St. Clairsville, OH (just outside of Wheeling) on Sunday. We will be given 1,500 tickets to distribute to supporters. We will distribute tickets from Wheeling. Unfortunately, because of the short notice and the short time for ticket distribution we will not be able to hold and deliver tickets as we did last time. If you want a ticket you must pick it up at the Wheeling location. Please feel free to distribute this message to your address book.

EVENT

WHAT: GOV. SARAH PALIN

WHEN: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
DOORS OPEN AT 3:00 PM
EVENT STARTS AT 5:00 PM

WHERE: BRUSH RUN PARK AT ALDERMAN AIRPORT
67160 AIRPORT ROAD
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OH

TICKET DISTRIBUTION

WHERE: SHEEHAN & NUGENT LAW OFFICES
41 15TH STREET
WHEELING, WV
(ACROSS FROM MCCOY FUNERAL HOME)

WHEN: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

CONTACT: MARTY SHEEHAN, 304-243-1764
THOMAS COLLINS, 304-541-1314

NOTE: Only 5 tickets per person.

Ben Beakes, West Virginia State Director
McCain for President 2008
304-561-8441 (c)
bbeakes@mccain08hq.com
www.johnmccain.com

Intimidation Attempted by Local Democrat Candidate for House of Delegates

2008-10-07T12:14:00.008-05:00

I've been doing this for a number of years and this is a first. As I was driving home from dropping my son off at school around 8 am my cell phone rings and I receive information that a bunch of Democrats are out in front of our Wood County Republican Headquarters at 8th and Avery waving signs and protesting. I immediately head that way to see what is up.

Well sure enough there are about 10-12 union folks from the UPAT in their black and gold union garb all around our HQ on both sides of the street waving Poling for House of Delegate signs. A pickup truck with a large Dan Poling sign is parked across the street in the Levitt's Funeral home lot. I pulled my truck up in the middle of the parking lot with my McCain/Palin signs proudly on display, got out, walked around and snapped a few pictures. Unfortunately my batteries had died in my real camera so I had to use my cell phone so I apologize for the poor quality, but the protesters got the message that this type of thuggery will not go unchallenged.

I contacted the Parkersburg City police and advised them of the disturbance. Our windows were being blocked that showcase our candidate signs and the entrance to our parking lot was partially obstructed. Please call me at anytime if you should witness this or other behavior that is intended to intimidate or scare people from coming to our headquarters to work or get material.

I Can Hear The Bagpipes

2008-09-25T12:37:00.005-05:00

There is no way to spin this, nor would it be appropriate.

The Wood County Democrat Executive Committee is certainly sitting pretty from many angles. The first is their finances. According to their financial statement filed with the West Virginia Secretary of States office just today shows an on hand cash balance of $6,065.41 after already paying $1000 rent for their Headquarters on Murdoch Avenue. The local Democrats have raised over $6000 in the last three months alone. I have provided a link to the report. The major contributors are Friends of Jay Rockefeller $1000, Parkersburg Marietta Construction and Trades Council AFL-CIO $500, Jay Stern President Interactivity Foundation $1295, International Union Painters and Allied Trades-IUPAT $1000, Gainer for Auditor Committee $500, and Committee to Re-elect Joe Manchin $1000.

Democrat Warchest

While visiting the Wood County Courthouse today I picked up a list of the current voter registration for our County. Democrats 22,081 and Republicans 21724. As many of you know who follow these things, after several years of hard work we managed to take a 100 voter lead just over a year ago, but now we trail by 357. Many elections over the past few years have been decided by much less. Also, keep in mind that people are very likely to vote the first election after registering.

Biden Slams Sons Service, Redifines Patriotism

2008-09-18T11:56:00.011-05:00

Beau Biden, a Delaware Army National Guard captain, is scheduled to deploy to Iraq on Oct. 3 — a day after Biden and Palin have the sole vice presidential debate.

"Sometimes I wish he didn't have such a sense of honor and duty," Biden said.

How would you like this kind of send off from good old Dad. This is from a man who received 5 deferments from military service back in the 60's. Senator Biden yesterday defined Patriotism as those who pay higher taxes. Thank goodness Beau Biden was an acorn that fell far enough from the tree to serve his country.

Grand Opening of Wood Co. GOP Headquarters

2008-09-18T11:56:00.000-05:00

Grand Opening of Wood Co. GOP Headquarters

WTAP Video of Saturdays Grand Opening

My Map of the Electoral College

2008-09-14T07:18:00.003-05:00

Create your own and use your favorite polls

39th GOP Convention Wrap-up

2008-09-10T04:40:00.012-05:00

Back from St. Paul WTAP interview from 6 September 2008

I would like to thank everyone who made my trip to the Republican National Convention the wonderful experience that it was. A few more pictures, then back to the local campaign.

John McCain accepting our nomination

Doug and Sarah enjoying the event

Newt signing autographs

We will have McCain Palin bumper stickers, buttons and signs available at the Wood County Republican Headquarters located at 8th and Avery during our Grand opening this Saturday, 13 September at 1:00 pm, hope to see you there.

UPDATES on the Way

2008-09-06T12:42:00.002-05:00

Day Two From the GOP Convention

2008-09-03T08:32:00.015-05:00

As things slowly return to normal for the Gulf Coast, the GOP Convention went back into full swing. We were all enthused and motivated by the group of speakers and the various presentations during day 2 of the GOP National Convention. In addition to the individuals who were on stage and spoke to our convention last evening, there were countless Republican leaders from around the nation. Tonight promises to be another action packed session.

Due to the lack of time and computer access on my part, my entries will be brief and include more pictures than usual.

Rudi Giuliani just completing Hannity and Combs interview

Newt Gingrich having a good time at the convention with some of his many supporters

The "architect", Karl Rove on Hannity and Combs

Mike Huckabee along with his band and friends from the group Alabama hosted a bash after the convention

Local Delegates at the Republican National Convention

2008-09-02T09:01:00.008-05:00

Hello from Saint Paul

The Wood County Delegation left Parkersburg on Saturday evening at 8:30 pm and arrived at the Crown Plaza hotel in Bloomington around 12:30 Sunday afternoon August 31st. The atmosphere on the bus trip was electric with the discussion of our next VP, Sarah Palin.

Many of the folks from Wood County and West Virginia are first time attendees, including myself. What I will do the next few days is update the progression of events from the GOP Convention the best I can considering the time I have available and getting to a computer, the hotel has 2. For those who aren't awaire of who locally is attending they are: Greg Smith, Tom Azinger and Barbara Smith, our alternates are Louis Rexroad, Bob Smith and Allen Ross.

The first day of the Convention was cut short as most of you know by now. The highlight of yesterdays events were the apperance of Laura Bush and Cindy McCain together on the stage. Later today as the Convention resumes, we will here speeches from Fred Thompson, Rudy Giuliani and Joe Lieberman.

Excel Convention Center

Your truly from the Convention floor

First Ladies Laura Bush and Cindy McCain

Our Next Attorney General, or Just Another Billy Carter?

2008-08-22T11:55:00.005-05:00

George Hussein Onyango Obama 26 years old

Barack Obama's brother George an impoverished recluse
US presidential contender Barack Obama's African half-brother says he is "ashamed" of his family ties because he lives as an impoverished recluse in a Kenyan shantytown.

Obama's half-brother to Vanity Fair: 'No one knows I exist'
While the junior Illinois senator is plotting a course for the White House, his half brother lives in an African shanty, the article says.

Barack Obama's 'lost' brother found in Kenya
Senator Barack Obama's long lost brother has been tracked down for the first time living in a shanty town in Kenya, reports claimed.

Obama's half-brother is tracked down to Nairobi slum
It is a detail of the already exotic life story of Barack Obama that his campaign was not intending to highlight to voters at the Democratic Convention in Denver next week: the circumstances of a little half-brother called George.

Obama's half-brother earns $1.00 per month: Tells Vanity Fair: 'No one knows I exist':

BARACK BROTHER IN SHACK SHOCK
LIVING IN KENYA ON $1 A MONTH AND ASHAMED TO REVEAL WHO HE IS

Headed to the GOP Convention

2008-08-21T17:56:00.005-05:00

Just a few updates as to what is going on in Wood County West Virginia Republican politics. On August 14th we hosted 2 "block party's" for John McCain with a total of 40+ attendees, there were 14 statewide. The Homecoming events went off as planned with all our candidates who participate in the parade receiving a warm reception. We registered over 20 people at the GOP booth, the Democrats chose not to have a booth at the Parkersburg Homecoming. As you may have seen Walt Auvil is "blogging" for the Parkersburg News as he participates in the Democrat National Convention in Denver next week. I have been asked to do the same at our Republican National Convention.

Also, the Wood County Republican Executive Committee has secured the location at 8th and Avery Streets for our 2008 GOP Headquarters. Some of you may remember that we used that location in 2000.

Door to Door Campaign for 2008 Underway

2008-08-09T13:53:00.002-05:00

Close to 150 households were contacted today in our initial effort for McCain 2008 in Wood County. Also, in our first week of phone calling, we contacted 750 households. Thanks again to all who made our first week such a great success. Volunteers are always needed, so if you have any time, or can help in anyway now is the time to get involved.

Presidential Campaign 2008 in Wood County

2008-08-08T18:19:00.004-05:00

Campaign bosses hope Obama, McCain come here

Thanks to all who have already worked and contributed to this ongoing effort. Just to let you know some of what else is happening. We had several phone banks this past week and made 750 contacts for Senator John McCain. Thanks to all who made that a success. Tomorrow morning, August 9th at 10 am, we will be precinct walking in several Vienna and north end of Parkersburg precincts. The phone banks and precinct walks will be an ongoing effort. Thursday August 14th will be our county wide neighborhood party's for McCAIN, if you would like to host or attend one of these events please contact me. Remeber, get out the vote efforts help ALL Republicans.

Wood County Christian School TARS Leader

2008-07-31T19:51:00.006-05:00

Conservative Republican Files Petitions For 93rd Ohio House Seat

Chelsi Smith brings fresh perspective, focus on district race

Conservative Republican Chelsi Smith today announced that she filed 111 signatures with the board of elections to become a candidate for the 93rd district, Ohio House of Representatives.

Smith, a high school senior, is making her first run for office, but intends to be taken seriously.

“I’ve been involved in several campaigns,” Smith said, “but what really propelled me to run is the need to solve education issues and create good high-paying jobs in southeast Ohio.”

Smith will face two-term incumbent Jennifer Garrison. When asked whether she finds the challenge daunting, Smith said she believed that the voters deserved a choice.

Smith says her status as a high school senior is a positive she looks forward to sharing with voters.

Smith continued that she will bring a unique perspective to the issue of school funding and also believes strongly that the legislature must do a better job keeping young people in mind as they consider legislation.

“We are the future,” Smith said. “I’ll represent every voter in the district, and I’ll work to ensure that the legislature not only consider short term ramifications, but also the effect on young people and future generations.

Native of southeast Ohio Chelsi Smith was born in Marietta and lives in New Matamoras. Her love of southeast Ohio and her goal to make it her home where she can earn a living and raise a family is an important factor in her decision to enter public service.

Smith has been an active participant in the political process, becoming a member in her school’s Republican club when it first started in 2004. She has served as secretary and two years as President of that organization. In 2006, she received the Ronald Reagan Leadership Award at the Washington County GOP’s Reagan Day Dinner. Chelsi cites as her heroes Ronald Reagan, Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt because of their tenacity in tackling difficult issues – something she intends to do in Columbus.

Chelsi is active in her church and believes that following conservative ideals and working hard on tough issues are the key to success. Chelsi is a firm pro-life republican and also believes that marriage should be reserved only between a man and a woman. Chelsi is also a firm advocate for gun rights, believing strongly that the constitution gives every law-abiding citizen the right to bear arms.Active in the Community.

Through her love of music, Chelsi has sought out ways to be involved in the community. She is the full time pianist at her church, school, and volunteers wherever a piano player is needed. She has done some volunteering where she is employed – The Inn at Marietta, an assisted living facility. She has also volunteered at the American Red Cross. She is President of her senior class and is a member of the honor society.

Chelsi believes that being a high school senior is a positive. Her perspective on issues ranging from education to job creation is unique and valuable. Chelsi sees that students and parents are often left out of the education decision-making process, and that education funding must be more than a campaign “hot-potato” with promises seemingly made to be broken.

Chelsi also sees her candidacy as a chance to be a voice for her generation. Southeast Ohio is bleeding young people because jobs aren’t being created to keep them here. Chelsi knows there are challenges to keeping young people in southeast Ohio, but also believes that the creation of good high-paying jobs, keeping taxes down and maintaining a high quality of life will go a long way in keeping the next generation intact.

The 93rd Ohio House District is comprised of Monroe, Noble, Guernsey and parts of Washington and Muskingum Counties.

A Decade of Corner Casinos

2008-07-25T13:20:00.036-05:00

As legendary oil investor T. Boone Pickens tells the story, Republican Bob Dole wanted him to head up his 1996 presidential campaign in Texas. In return, Pickens wanted to be Dole's chief adviser on energy policy.

Dole listened. And Dole advised Pickens on political reality:

Right there, on the floor, that's a sleeping dog. Politicians don't kick sleeping dogs. Bill Clinton doesn't give a damn about energy and I don't either. We're not either one of us gonna kick a sleeping dog and so energy will not be an issue in this campaign.

But in case one of us stumbles over the dog, and if one of us has a problem, you will be the guy who advises me.

"Neither one of them," Pickens said, "had a problem with energy. . . . They didn't want anything to do with it."

*************

The people we elect to the House of Delegates, Senate and our Governor will be the ones who decide the agenda and importance of the "corner casino" license renewal issue. Former Governor Bob Wise convinced the state legislature with the help of former Senator Lloyd Jackson, former Education Committee leader in the House, Jerry Mezzatesta and former WV Department of Education head, Henry Morockie to create a merit based "Promise Scholarship". The primary funding was provided by legalized video gambling, similar to the Georgia and New Mexico's "Hope Scholarships" and their sister program later passed in Tennessee all of which were tied to gambling expansion or legalization in their state.

With a "promise" to a state fed up with gray machines, and a governor unable or unwilling to enforce the existing laws, this seemed like a way out to many legislators, educators, business owners and citizens. Bob's promise to reduce, restrict and regulate became the battle cry for the soon to be governor and his team during his 2000 campaign and the key to forming the necessary coalitions for passage. What has happened since is anything but what we were promised. Our county has countless yellow and purple buildings with big signs saying "must be 21 to enter"and little cafes all claiming to be "West Virginia's original".

As for the promise scholarships themselves, they are very easily denied for small, sometimes simple typo mistakes in paperwork, most families who actually manage to receive them are middle to upper class financially while the machine players or contributors are usually anything but. Then after all that, many if not the majority of the graduates take their degree's out of state for reasons beyond any ones control.

Who is willing to "kick the sleeping dog" in 2008?

Wood County ranks in gambler caller hotline

Posted July 26

PARKERSBURG - Wood County ranked second statewide in callers to a gambling help line started eight years ago.

McCAIN Victory 2008 Material

2008-07-22T12:27:00.002-05:00

This was in the mailbox today. Good to see $$$ being raised!

Bumper Sticker

The Most Qualified

2008-07-21T05:08:00.007-05:00

This was worth another look. The media rarely discusses items like this about our administration.

What is the Left Up To

2008-07-14T06:48:00.004-05:00

The art satirizes right-wing portrayals of the candidate, magazine says.

If this is where we are in July things could get really ugly between now and the election as the left attempts to define Obama's opponents. That's Us!

2ND ANNUAL RED, WHITE AND BLUE REPUBLICAN PICNIC

2008-07-11T07:31:00.002-05:00

2nd ANNUAL RED, WHITE, AND BLUE REPUBLICAN

AND VOTER APPRECIATION PICNIC -

HOSTED BY THE WOOD COUNTY GOP

Open To The Public and We Welcome You and Your Family

HONORING OUR

REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE!

Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008 - Time: 12:00 Noon to Dusk

Place: Fort Boreman Historical Park

Featuring Bluegrass Band

HARD DRIVE

Items provided: Hot Dogs, Drinks and Paper Products

Items to bring: Lawn Chairs and

Last Name A-H - bring vegetable covered dish*

Last Name I-P - bring salad/fruit*

Last Name Q-Z - bring dessert*

*bring enough to serve two families of 5

This will be a great opportunity to speak with our Incumbents and our Candidates.

Come, bring the family, have fun and fellowship with the Wood County Republican Party.

RSVP by July 17, 2008, to and/or for questions contact Beverly G. Lockhart, Chair, WCREC, P. O. Box 4737, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Phone: (304) 424-7041, E-mail: clady57@earthlink.net

From Downtown Parkersburg - Exit - Marrtown Road - follow signs - both Shelters

2008-06-27T11:10:00.001-05:00

Dear Member & Family,

It is June and time for the WCRW’s Annual Family Picnic! This is an opportunity to eat some great food, meet & hear state and local candidates, help raise funds for our treasury with our auction, and fellowship with one another!

We do need a count in order to provide ample ham/fried chicken, so we are asking you to RSVP with the number of family that will be attending with you by June 25^th

We need help setting up, so arrive around 10:30 a.m. We will have a brief meeting at 11:00 a.m. Don’t forget to make a typed-list of items for your auction item and tie it on the item with a ribbon. This is our 2008 fundraiser, so remember that presentation is important. Our 2008 Handbook will be available at the picnic as well.

Take care, pray for good weather on the 28^th and I look forward to hearing from you

Sincerely,

Deidre’

DETAILS

Saturday, June 28 11:30-1:00 Parkersburg City Park Shelter by Cabin

MENU: Ham/fried chicken provided

Last name A-H – bring vegetable covered dish*

Last name I-P – bring salad/fruit* *bring enough to serve

Last name Q-Z – bring dessert* the # in your family

Associate Members – bring CAN or BOTTLE drinks*

DOOR PRIZES PHOTO OP WITH “ELLA” for the kids MUSIC

424-6139/483-4391/ddlake@wirefire.com

Candidates Cause Negative Party Coverage

2008-06-04T07:34:00.004-05:00

Candidates delinquent in filing reports

Council President Mike Reynolds.....Republican *Won*

Councilmen Tom Joyce.....Republican *Won*

Demo Dukas, Democrat....defeated in Primary

Sharon Lynch, Democrat *Won*

Russell Cunningham, Democrat *Won*

Steven Whitehair, Democrat *Won*

Julia Ann Monroe, Democrat....defeated in Primary

John Edward Beary, Democrat....defeated in Primary

Sherry Dugan, Democrat *Won*

I've never understood why these folks let this kind of stuff happen. If you voted for someone on this list or just don't appreciate the negative Party publicity, please let these folks know. After the lowest Republican turnout compared to the Democrats on record (60%-39%) in last months primary, the last thing we need is bad publicity.

John McCain Speaks to WV Republican Leaders

2008-05-16T14:59:00.006-05:00

Attorney General Candidate Dan Greear helps get things started

Former Governor Arch Moore and his wife Shelly with Cindy McCain

2nd District Congresswoman Shelly Capito introduces John and Cindy McCain

Republican Candidate Senator John McCain

Delegate Woody Ireland and his wife Karen

Senator Donna J. Boley listens intently

Please Remain Calm, All is Well, I Hope.

2008-05-14T07:30:00.007-05:00

The Democrats showed up early and in force at the Wood County Courthouse last evening and they had plenty to cheer about.

BALLOTS CAST - TOTAL. . . . . . . 21,700
BALLOTS CAST - DEMOCRATIC PARTY . . . 12,998............... 59.90%
BALLOTS CAST - REPUBLICAN PARTY . . . 8,428 ..........38.84%
BALLOTS CAST - NONPARTISAN. . . . . 274 ..............1.26%

10th District Republicans

TOM AZINGER. . . . . . . . . . 3,085... 23.84%
JOHN N. ELLEM . . . . . . . . . 2,953... 22.82%
FREDERICK DAVID GILLESPIE . . . . . 2,192... 16.94%

10th District Democrats

BRENDA BRUM. . . . . . . . . .5,283... 32.53%
DAN POLING . . . . . . . . . .4,402 ...27.10%
IRIS McCRADY . . . . . . . . .3,280 ...20.19%
TIMOTHY A FITTRO . . . . . . . .3,277... 20.18%

The numbers speak for themselves. We have less than six months to prepare for the General election and obviously something is broken.

Disrespecting the Dead

2008-05-13T13:45:00.011-05:00

Signs are a problem!

I can understand the Democrats going for the dead vote.

But others should know better.

Maybe legal, but not pretty.

Just below the Camden tomb.

Rhino Captured at Local Candidate Forum

2008-05-06T07:24:00.016-05:00

Former Wood County Republican Chairman Rocky Peck and Senior Adviser Allen Ross pose with the creature. Apparently the rhino escaped from it's home somewhere in Ohio and was either lured or instinctively drawn to the local Meet the Candidate forum being held that evening. Details of the capture are being withheld due to an ongoing investigation.

The unruly beast was safely loaded onto it's owners vehicle for the return trip home to Ohio where exotic animal laws permit the ownership of this unpredictable species. If you see this animal around town again please notify the appropriate individuals.

Please! Do not try to capture or detain a rhino yourself.

What Primary?

2008-05-05T06:16:00.004-05:00

McCain in WV for May 16 visit
Republican presidential candidate John McCain will be in Charleston Friday, May 16, for his first West Virginia visit during the 2008 campaign cycle.

*************

Hopefully he will be delivering the West Virginia Victory 2008 war chest! The RNC and the Bush Cheney ticket have brought resources to the State the last 8 years that have made many things possible that we only imagined before. Priorities and resources are much different this election on the National level, WV may be pushed to the side and left to take care of ourselves again!

Opinions are Like @#%&$@&$

2008-05-03T15:02:00.005-05:00

Cash Flow Problems State GOP reforms needed

This is the same newspaper that failed to send a reporter to the State GOP Convention they criticize due to bad economic times at the Parkersburg News & Sentinel, now telling us how to raise money....lol. You will pardon us if we don't jump to your suggestions. Stick to what you do well, if you find it.

State GOP Chairman Appeals for Support

2008-04-24T16:52:00.009-05:00

Charleston Daily Mail

GOP chair gives ultimatum to step up fundraising

"These are people who are leaders of the party,'' he said. "Some people seem to think that just showing up for the meetings fulfills their obligations to the party.''

While several executive committee members helped pay down the debt and have already maxed out their annual contributions, McKinney said such is not true for all 130-plus members.

Some Republicans were taken aback by the letter, while others said they sympathize with McKinney's frustration.

"I think he's just trying to get people's attention,'' said David Tyson, a Huntington lawyer and former state GOP chairman. "It's hard to raise money for a party as opposed to a candidate.''

The nonpartisan National Institute on Money in State Politics estimates that West Virginia's Republican Party attracted only $3,162 for its state elections fund during the 2006 cycle -- by far the lowest amount raised by any other state committee for either major party. Montana's GOP had the next-lowest total, $18,916. The average was $4.5 million.

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

State GOP may fold

Lockhart, noting the massive debt from 2004, said the state party is in better shape that it has been.

"I look at where we were; the debt our party was in," she said. "To take it seriously that the party will be dissolved, I don't think that will happen is this state. ... I don't think he has the authority. I don't think the rank file members will allow that."

Bob Fish, a member of the state's executive committee, declined to comment, referring questions to McKinney.

"I think the comments that Doug made are probably the best thing from the party," he said.

The Charleston Gazette

GOP chairman gives ultimatum

About 30 percent of West Virginia's 1.17 million registered voters are Republicans. The state GOP racked up unpaid bills during the 2004 election cycle that topped $190,000 at one point, and has spent the next few years wrestling with that debt.

Elected chairman in mid-2006, McKinney announced last month that the remaining vendors owed money had agreed to settle for lesser amounts. The FEC must still sign off on those deals, he noted Wednesday.

But the party now needs about $160,000 to pay staff, maintain its South Charleston headquarters and assist this year's candidates. It ended March with about $25,800 in its state and federal funds. The state Democratic Party had about $151,000. Democrats outnumber Republicans by nearly 2-to-1 in the state.

The Herald Dispatch

GOP chair gives ultimatum

"If contributions do not increase, the only way the WVGOP can avoid deficit spending is by dissolving the Party in West Virginia," McKinney wrote.

"You read correctly," the letter continues. "The WVGOP is in danger of ceasing to exist if we do not get more financial support from you and other concerned Republicans."

Editors note: Some will answer the call while others will criticize. If you can help Chairman McKinney and the State GOP please click the link provided: Help the WV GOP
130+ members on the State Executive Committee @ 1000 each= 130,000 per year! Sounds like a plan.

Democrat Participation in WVGOP Conventions Apparent

2008-04-08T14:34:00.012-05:00

A very interesting thing seems to have happened to the Republican Party on our way to the 5 February 2008 State GOP Convention in Charleston. We borrowed a bunch of DEMOCRATS! It appears, at least in Wood County that between 120 and 200 of our local Democrats changed their registration to Republican by the 30 November deadline to be eligible to vote in our county GOP conventions or online, then most switched back in time to vote again in the upcoming 13 May Primary on a Democrat ballot.

On 21 September of last year we had steadily grown to 21597 Republicans, by 4 January that number shot up to 21694, enough to overtake the Democrats by 30. However, today we have gone back to 21586, 11 voters shy of our 21 September number and the Democrats have regained the lead with 21784, a margin of 198.

I have requested a detailed run from voter registration of everyone who has changed their voter registration from D to R within the last year, surprisingly some 1380 names. It will be interesting to see who changed and when, what impact they had if any in our Convention process and where they are in our party today, if at all.

Legacy of Bob Hammond

2008-03-20T05:16:00.007-05:00

Many of you may have never heard of or much less seen this elusive individual, since he has only been to one (1) meeting in the last 4 years, but oh what an influence his emergence left us with back in 2006. The "Hammond Effect" prompted the West Virgina State Legislature to enact SB 607 during the 2007 Legislative session. No longer will Executive Committees be influenced by folks who haven't run for their position in years, or in many cases even live in the Precinct, County or State. These folks can no longer be located, manipulated and directed to determine elections and the future course of business. Better late than never!
I was told all my life that nothing good ever becomes of ill begotten gains. This has become the most instructive example of this that I have personally been a part of. I want to thank everyone involved for this experience. It has reinforced my ideals and way of dealing with situations, the ends do not always justify the means, even in politics.
I will be attending the Republican National Convention as a voting member of the West Virginia Delegation. Most all die hard political folks want to at least attend a National Convention once in their life. I was fortunate, in Charleston at the State GOP Convention I was the beneficiary of events. Life has a way of making things right if you stay focused and do the right things. Thank You one and all for these experiences and those yet to come!

Huckabee Delegates Bring Your Sleeping Bags to St. Paul

2008-03-17T09:26:00.010-05:00

Selection of alternate delegates will differ this year from the past

From: The Republican Gazette

In recent history, Republicans elected as delegates to the national convention were empowered to select their own alternate delegates, and most people were under the impression that the situation was the same this year.

But as detailed Saturday by Chairman Doug McKinney, the state party changed the format in 2006, when the details for the presidential convention were approved.

At least 18 of the WVGOP's 30 delegates to the convention will be representing Mike Huckabee, based on Huckabee's win at the Feb. 5 convention in Charleston. But rather than being able to select their own alternative delegates, the party will instead choose those positions at its June 21 convention in Flatwoods.

State law says at-large delegates will choose their own alternates -- unless the party has a contrary plan of its own on file with the Secretary of State's office.

In fact, the GOP does have such a plan on file, received by the SOS office on Dec. 19, 2007, which states, "Alternate National Delegates as defined by the National Party Rules shall be elected by the State Republican Convention to be held during (the) months of June, July or August of the Convention Year."

The GOP convention referred to in that rule is separate from the presidential convention, and is held every four years to attend to such business as writing the party platform, determining the five individuals who will serve on the Electoral College from West Virginia, hearing from statewide candidates, and dealing with other party matters. Four years ago, the convention was held at Tamarack in Beckley.

***********************************

Many helped formulate the plan that Mr. Abernathy refers to and are well aware of it's content, but more importantly, it's intent. This will be another opportunity for several in our party to demonstrate their integrity or lack there of. Very important information for future planners, many of whom were out on Saturday like sharks circling their prey.
Stay tuned.

Former Arkansas Governor Call for United Party

2008-03-05T04:39:00.003-05:00

News Release: Mike Huckabee Crosses Finish Line in Presidential Run

Huckabee said, “Not only have we fought the good fight and finished the race but more importantly, we have kept the faith. I would rather lose an election than lose the principles that got me into politics in the first place.”

Ditto Heads Propel Huckabee to Victory

2008-03-04T15:56:00.003-05:00

I want to thank those folks in advance who took Limbaugh's advice and voted for Hillary. If enough of you did so today then Huck could pull one out tonight. Not what Rush had in mind probably, but a result none the less. Or is it?

No Surrender

2008-02-20T06:15:00.001-05:00

Totals will be updated after Texas and Ohio

Delegate count: McCain has 960/877 of the 1191 needed to secure the nomination.
He must have 231/304 of the remaining 888 /961 or 26%/32%.
In the latest results, McCain has been awarded 73 Unpledged RNC Delegates and 10 of the Washington Delegates that are still in dispute which is why I have two totals, one with the assumptions and one without.

Huckabee and Paul, who is from Texas, the largest prize remaining, need but to garner enough votes to deny the needed Delegates to secure a first round nomination. Then, as in Charleston, once a clear winner isn't produced in the first round, who knows what might happen in round two and beyond. Sounds much more achievable when worded that way.

Please plan on voting in the West Virginia Primary May 13th, don't be disenfranchised by those who would have you believe the race is over. We have 9 additional Delegates that will be elected in May. Vote and let your voice be heard.

Of the States Senator McCain has secured it is worth noting that many are "blue states", such as New York and California which will likely go Democrat in November regardless of the candidates.

Here is a State-by-State breakdown:

State
Date
Delegates

Texas
4-Mar
140

Ohio
4-Mar
88

Rhode Island
4-Mar
20

Vermont
4-Mar
17
WTA

Mississippi
10-Mar
39

Pennsylvania
22-Apr
74
Closed

North Carolina
6-May
69

Indiana
6-May
57

Nebraska
13-May
33

West Virginia
13-May
9

Hawaii
16-May
20
Closed

Kentucky
20-May
45
Closed

Oregon
20-May
30
Closed

Idaho
27-May
32

New Mexico
3-Jun
32
Closed

South Dakota
3-Jun
27
Closed

There They go Again

2008-02-18T07:12:00.014-05:00

"READ MY LIPS"

John McCain is a Real Conservative

Bush delivering the famous line at the 1988 Convention

Bush "41". who many conservatives feel ushered in 8 years of Bill Clinton isn't finished. The former President, who many may remember referred to Ronald Reagan's economic ideas as "Voodoo economics" has proudly jumped on Senator McCain's straight talk express.

Best Representation Money Can Buy

2008-02-16T10:02:00.004-05:00

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!

2008-02-14T06:30:00.013-05:00

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

2008-02-13T08:29:00.016-05:00

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

2008-02-13T07:26:00.008-05:00

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!

2008-02-12T10:17:00.000-05:00

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

2008-02-10T18:34:00.001-05:00

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.”

entire story

Broken Record

2008-02-09T06:10:00.000-05:00

Thumbs down

To the West Virginia Republican Party for the confusion caused by the party’s Super Tuesday convention in Charleston. The objective—of having West Virginia have a say on Super Tuesday as opposed to waiting until the May primary—could be considered a success as three of the four GOP candidates visited Charleston. However, the event was not explained well enough to the Republican voters in the state, many who showed up at their voting precincts because they believed they were voting in the primary.

Actually, it was a poor job on the media's part for not reporting our local activities as we worked and prepared for the convention. I might add that our local newspaper didn't even bother to send a reporter, they picked the story up off the wire. Last time I checked the Republican Party doesn't have a newspaper or television station.

Jim knows as well as I that this will do more to interest folks in our Grand Ole Party and he is trying to make a good thing into something bad. Over 30 local High School students participated.
Anyway, this is the same editor that gave us this story less than a week ago Presidential race reaches Final Four, so consider the source. Either he can't count or he has an agenda.

Mitt Quits

2008-02-07T12:26:00.000-05:00

I would like to congratulate Governor Mitt Romney and his campaign staff for their hard fought and sincere effort to become the next President of the United States. I look forward to working with any and all Mitt's folks!

Locals find GOP convention exciting

2008-02-07T05:46:00.000-05:00

Lockhart said she has received many phone calls from people who were not happy with the convention’s outcome. ‘‘There were many people who were very passionate,’’ she said. ‘‘I am going to make sure I take the time to call each one. I want them to know that as the chair, I care. I want to know what they are thinking and to tell them that every vote counts at election time.’’

Lockhart said she is still planning on supporting Romney until there isn’t a reason to support him anymore. However, she plans to support the party into the primary, the national convention and beyond.

‘‘I think it was a wake-up call for many people around the state,’’ Smith said. ‘‘We are here. We are your friends, neighbors and co-workers. We are constantly working on things, not just the presidential election. Party chairmen can return to home counties and garner growing support for Republican causes, he said."

entire story

I would like to add to my comments in this interview that many of the people who are upset with our results may have confused a convention with a coronation where everyone meets to anoint a preselected winner. If you didn't come to the convention with a plan for the second round of voting then you were unprepared and at a distinct disadvantage. As I told a local radio host: We have a winner, the folks have spoken and it's time to move on. Nice to say it rather than hear it. Let's see how well folks practice what they preach!

Let me also send out my sincere Thank You to the 23 Wood County Delegates (a majority) that voted for the winner, Mike Huckabee. I appreciate your passion and support for Mike despite the contempt that was shown for us. I know it's customary and proper to receive a congratulatory call from those who lost but don't hold your breath fellow Hucksters, our battle moves forward.

Inside the GOP Convention

2008-02-06T05:59:00.000-05:00

New York Times

Mr. Huckabee’s supporters said they saw the feud between his two chief rivals as their chance to capitalize.

“We’ve got as good a chance as anybody, given how nasty everybody’s been,” said Greg Smith, a delegate who voted for Mr. Huckabee.

Welcome to Politics

2008-02-06T05:16:00.000-05:00

Quote of the day?

There will be tons of competition for this distinction as the day (and night, and early next morning) proceeds, but here's the early front-runner.

It comes from Bob Fish, a heretofore obscure Republican Party official in West Virginia, and was given to ABC News. Fish was asked to respond to the aggrieved charges of unfair play coming from the Mitt Romney camp after he lost Super Tuesday's first battle, the fight for the Mountain State's 18 GOP delegates.

The Romney backers were upset, understandably, that Mike Huckabee's come-from-behind win resulted from an alliance -- tacit or not -- between Huckabee supporters and those who initially had voted for John McCain.

Said Fish of the bellyaching: "Welcome to politics."

You can read the rest of the ABC story here.

-- Don Frederick

I might add that the help and personal integrity of the Dr. Ron Paul supporters was what got the deal rolling. I wish every Republican could have been in on the conversation when Mitt Romney's staff started screaming and calling folks lairs and other things, as they offered FIVE (5) Romney National Convention Delegates to the Ron Paul crowd for their vote....even I was taken aback. The despair, nastiness and strong arm tactics did more to help Huck than anything we could have every done on our own. Again, thank you to all the Ron Paul folks who stayed and helped.

Amid deal-making claims, W.Va. GOP pleased with convention

Greg Smith said Paul supporters accepted the offer after rejecting a promise of five national delegates from Mitt Romney's camp.

We Have a Winner

2008-02-05T18:28:00.000-05:00

County Huckabee / McCain / Romney

Barbour 4 / 0 / 12

Berkeley 16 / 2 / 23

Boone 10 / 0 / 2

Braxton 9 / 0 / 1

Brooke 2 / 0 / 11

Cabell 31 / 0 / 8

Calhoun 5 / 0 / 0

Clay 11 / 0 / 8

Doddridge 1 / 0 / 5

Fayette 9 / 0 / 9

Gilmer 6 / 0 / 0

Grant 3 / 0 / 5

Greenbrier 15 / 0 / 15

Hampshire 14 / 0 / 5

Hancock 10 / 3 / 9

Hardy 9 / 0 / 6

Harrison 19 / 0 / 16

Jackson 12 / 0 / 15

Jefferson 17 / 1 / 9

Kanawha 28 / 0 / 45

Lewis 13 / 0 / 8

Lincoln 5 / 0 / 5

Logan 9 / 0 / 7

Marion 3 / 0 / 19

Marshall 16 / 0 / 6

Mason 6 / 0 / 3

McDowell 0 / 0 / 1

Mercer 15 / 1 / 11

Mineral 17 / 0 / 11

Mingo 1 / 0 / 0

Monongalia 14 / 0 / 18

Monroe 2 / 0 / 2

Morgan 12 / 0 / 2

Nicholas 14 / 0 / 9

Ohio 5 / 1 / 22

Pendleton 5 / 0 / 10

Pleasants 13 / 0 / 7

Pocahontas 4 / 0 / 5

Preston 16 / 0 / 10

Putnam 11 / 2 / 17

Raleigh 25 / 0 / 12

Randolph 10 / 0 / 10

Ritchie 9 / 0 / 11

Roane 8 / 0 / 13

Summers 15 / 0 / 3

Taylor 4 / 0 / 11

Tucker 10 / 0 / 5

Tyler 5 / 1 / 11

Upshur 5 / 0 / 21

Wayne 21 / 0 / 5

Webster 3 / 0 / 2

Wetzel 1 / 0 / 6

Wirt 8 / 0 / 7

Wood 23 / 1 / 22

Wyoming 8 / 0 / 5

TOTAL 567 / 12 / 521

In the first round, Romney received 464 votes; Huckabee, 375; McCain, 176; and Paul, 118. A total of 1,133 delegates voted.
In the second round we had 1100 voters: Romney gained 57, Huckabee 192 and McCain retained 12. 33 Delegates left or chose not to vote.

The Audacity of Huck

2008-01-23T10:26:00.000-05:00

The Religious Right roils the establishment by backing one of its own.

If you would like more information on Mike's campaign please contact me, we have several meetings Statewide.

Democrats Loose Majority in Wood County

2008-01-04T11:48:00.000-05:00

Parkersburg- The Wood County West Virginia Republicans officially are the majority political party.

Republican: 21694

Democrats: 21674

Momentum

2008-01-04T06:53:00.000-05:00

The numbers speak for themselves Today

Who Would Have Predicted This

2007-12-21T06:08:00.000-05:00

As the National Presidential political winds blow so do ours in West Virginia. The long campaign and subsequent early commitments by many prominent Republican Party officials and office holders has made for an unanticipated situation by many in our State. As a result of Mike Huckabee's recent surge, many who have gotten on board with a candidate early now find themselves in a dilemma, stay with someone falling in the polls or go with someone else. As the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries come and go the momentum will focus on one or two individuals as will contributions.

As the West Virginia GOP Convention approaches it's still any body's guess who will win the 18 Delegates to the Republican National Convention that will be up for grabs on 5 February 2008, Tsunami Tuesday as it is being called this time. Starting 1 January and continuing through the 14th, West Virginia Republicans will be electing delegates to our State Convention. Once this process is completed a list of elected delegates will then provide a much clearer picture of the distribution of delegates that will actually take part on the 5th of February.

I remained uncommitted until after the completion of county delegate registration on 30 November, I then officially went with Huckabee. I have been assisting his efforts since October, for those of you who like to browse through Federal Candidate Campaign filings, but chose to remain uncommitted until the filing closed.

I hope the best man wins, for our sake. The Democrats will bring up everything they can on whoever wins, so as painful as some of this is to watch we need a winner that can withstand this and more from the left and win in November.

Merry Christmas to All

Divided We Fall

2007-11-15T10:31:00.000-05:00

Ron (President Reagan) said there would be times like this.

Groups hope to give push to GOP

New club in Town

It was just a few short months ago when myself and others were lectured about how divisive and counter productive so called groups and organizations like this are to the "team" effort by many of those who are now actively involved in these outfits.

Elections are held every four years and party leadership is chosen by the voters, for better or for worse. We have a State Executive Committee that consists of 150 + members from virtually every walk of life that were elected to do a job. This State Committee includes ALL 55 Republican County Chairman and many of our elected State and local Representatives. If they truly need this much outside assistance then we have much deeper problems than our debt.

The Democtrats must be enjoying this.

"You help me, I'll help you".

2007-10-05T05:50:00.000-05:00

Shaffer files precandidacy for assessor position

There are so many things about this that must be said, and will be. We deserve no less!

BREAKDOWN

2007-09-27T04:48:00.000-05:00

Three Bomb Threats Prompt Dismissal of PHS
PHS Bomb Threats Cancel Some Homecoming Events
No Bomb, But No Homecoming, Either
PHS cancels homecoming parade
Students question postponing dance
Bomb threats close Parkersburg High
Another Bomb Threat at PHS
PHS Dismisses School on Monday After More Threats
PHS Student Reactions to Threats
PHS Students Head Back to Class
PHS enacts strict rules after bomb threats
Bomb Threats Create Problems At 911 Center
Officials discuss recent threats
PHS Back to School...Without a Threat
More bomb threats at PHS
BREAKING NEWS: Bomb threat at PSHS
Parkersburg South Threat Procedure
Parkersburg South Principal Speaks Out About Bomb Threat
Bomb threat at South
Bomb Threat at Parkersburg South High School
Parkersburg South H.S. Given "All Clear"
Students, parents adjust to increased security at PHS
Increased security slows start of day at PHS
Wood County BOE Reactions
Somebody should try to slap my hands.
Two arrested in connection with bomb threats
Two arrested in bomb threats
If these kids had committed a "tobacco violation" their names would be "on the record"
City offers $10,000 reward
Two Bomb Threat Arrests
WTAP, Worst Television Any Place continues editorializing the news. "15 year old Man arrested" according to Daybreak
$10,000 Dollar Reward Established
Location of Wednesday PHS Bomb Threat Call Released
Youths won’t be tried as adults

Large Bureaucracies have a difficult time with situations like this. Some folks are finding out for the first time how little say they have over their children when dealing with the public education system. It's a shame to see how many folks are using this as an opportunity to lecture others on how everyone should respond to this type of situation. Parents and some Administrators are choosing sides and publicly chastising parents who exercise personal control over their children, while others are shamelessly using this to get face time and tell us how we should live.

What can we realistically expect though from an organization who only strives to graduate 80%, and less than half of those make it to college. Some kids fall through the cracks, while others are forced out the holes. The saying: the more things change, the more they stay the same certainly applies here, it just cost more and more every year. Thankfully, we in Wood County have options when it comes to this mess.

Wood County GOP Perspective

Wood County GOP opens website

Wood County Welcomes Jared Laxton

Expanded Hours

Join Senator Boley for our 5th Annual Picnic

West Virginia Republican Regional Victory Headquarters

Get Your Head in the Game

Grand Opening Victory 2010 Regional HQ

Walt Auvil seeks head Democrat job

Wood County GOP Activities

May 11th Republican Primary Precinct Breakdown

Early Voting Begins April 21st

Let the Attacks Begin

Meet the Candidates April 30, 2010

WVGOP Unity Picnic

I will fundamentally transform America

Obama

Party Work

Young Republicans in Parkersburg News

Howerton Re-Elected State YR Chair

State Fundraising Efforts Compaired

WV YRs Attend National Convention

McKinney says WVGOP laying groundwork for 2010 victories

WVGOP Summer Meeting at Martinsburg

Wood County Young Republicans Picnic 2009

Comish Has Change of "Heart"

Gary Abernathy Leaving WVGOP

UPDATE: Obama's Change Agents Are Here!

Wood County Tea Party

Third World Tactics in America

WCREC Hosts Michael Zak

Stay in School and be a Legislator

Wood County Lincoln Day Dinner

WVGOP Executive Director Visits Town

Wood County News: State GOP Meeting Info

Interesting WV Blogasphere Articles

McKinney Should Move to Wood County

Open Thank You Letter

Governor Palin Arrives with Husband Todd

Road to Victory Rally with Sarah Palin

RNC Victory Tour Visits Parkersburg

Wood County Christian School TARS Attend Washington County Reagan Day Dinner

Colin Powell Meets His Match

Dan Greear Visits Wood County

Palin Update

Palin visit near WV

Intimidation Attempted by Local Democrat Candidate for House of Delegates

I Can Hear The Bagpipes

Biden Slams Sons Service, Redifines Patriotism

Grand Opening of Wood Co. GOP Headquarters

My Map of the Electoral College

39th GOP Convention Wrap-up

UPDATES on the Way

Day Two From the GOP Convention

Local Delegates at the Republican National Convention

Our Next Attorney General, or Just Another Billy Carter?

Headed to the GOP Convention

Door to Door Campaign for 2008 Underway

Presidential Campaign 2008 in Wood County

Wood County Christian School TARS Leader

A Decade of Corner Casinos

McCAIN Victory 2008 Material

**** The Most Qualified ****

What is the Left Up To

2ND ANNUAL RED, WHITE AND BLUE REPUBLICAN PICNIC

Candidates Cause Negative Party Coverage

John McCain Speaks to WV Republican Leaders

Please Remain Calm, All is Well, I Hope.

Disrespecting the Dead

Rhino Captured at Local Candidate Forum

What Primary?

Opinions are Like @#%&$@&$

State GOP Chairman Appeals for Support

Democrat Participation in WVGOP Conventions Apparent

Legacy of Bob Hammond

Huckabee Delegates Bring Your Sleeping Bags to St. Paul

Former Arkansas Governor Call for United Party

News Release: Mike Huckabee Crosses Finish Line in Presidential Run

Ditto Heads Propel Huckabee to Victory

No Surrender

The Most Qualified