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Interested in becoming more involved in the College Republicans this semester? You can become a Team Leader by completing the brief application from our Team Leader Director, Andrew Laarhoven. Even if you are new to the club, you may still be part of this program! Applications are DUE on Monday, August 25. The new Team Leaders will be announced at our first meeting.
This semester, the Team Leader Program includes these three teams with the following responsibilities:
1) Issues Awareness: This team will decide on issues that are important to Conservative voters and will effectively market these ideas on campus and the community, informing and inspiring voters of both the campus and community.
2) Fundraising Team: This team will work closely with the treasurer in effectively creating and executing fundraisers that will benefit the College Republicans and the GOP.
3) Grassroots & Campaigning: This team will work assist with GOP campaigns at the local, state and national level, as well as assisting with voting drives and mock elections. Will work closely with the political director.
Please contact Team Leader Director, Andrew Laarhoven, at alaar@uga.edu for more information.
Cut and paste the following application into a Word Document.
Fall 2008 Team Leader Application
Please return completed application to Andrew Laarhoven by Monday, August 25, 2008. Attach an updated resume to this application.
Name: _____________________________ Major: ___________________________
Year: 1 2 3 4 Graduate
I am applying for:
____ Issues Awareness Team Leader
____ Fundraising Team Leader
____ Grassroots & Campaigning Team Leader
Please answer the following questions:
1. How will you positively contribute to the Membership and Executive Board of the College Republicans as a Team Leader?
2. How would you describe your leadership style? Please cite previous experiences on how you have improved another organization.
3. What specific ideas do you have for your position and the committee you will potentially be leading?
4. Why do you feel that understanding politics is important for UGA students and the Athens community?
With the Georgia Primary quickly approaching please plan to vote in the July 15th Republican Primary. The Republican candidates for Athens-Clarke County are listed below
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
For Public Service Commissioner
(to succeed H. Doug Everett, vote for one)
* Rick Collum
* H. Dough Everett
For Public Service Commissioner
(to succeed Angela Elizabeth Speir,
vote for one)
* Pam Davidson
* Lauren W. McDonald, Jr.
For U.S. Representative in 111th Congress From the 10th Congressional District of Georgia (vote for one)
* Paul Broun (Incumbent)
* Barry Fleming
For State Senator From 46th District
(vote for one)
* Bill Cowsert (Incumbent)
* Tommy Malcom
On Saturday, May 3rd at 2 p.m. the University of Georgia College
Republicans will host the first debate between the candidates for the
10th Congressional District Republican primary. Congressman Paul Broun
and State Representative Barry Fleming will face off in 90-minute
debate to be held at the Dean Rusk Center on historic North Campus.
On April 12 and 13th the UGA College Republicans will be hosting a
Youth Leadership School sponsored by the Leadership Institute at the
Student Learning Center, in Athens, GA.
This two day long class has been called the bootcamp of politics. It
covers grassroots organizing, activism, campaign training, and college
campus organizing. It is a great class for those wishing to get more
involved in politics and campaigns.
For those traveling, The Leadership Institute will cover hotel and gas
expenses(if you bring a group and carpool). The fee also includes 5
meals and course material.
This is an amazing opportunity for our chapter and the entire southeast.
Register today! Feel free to contact me with questions
gjwilson0ATgmail.com
Registration Link
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This editorial was orignally intended to be published in the Red and Black
Many critics of former Rick Santorum, who is presenting a lecture tonight about Islamic Fascism, accuse him of being ignorant and using hate speech.While I respect Mr. Santorum's views on most issues and his long service to our country in the United States Senate, his rhetoric tends to put me off.
While I do not agree his rhetoric about such issues as homosexuality or Islam, I will be attending tonight's lecture. If I don't agree with someone, or they hold a view opposite to mine, it does not give me the prerogative to ignore them. I find that when I listen to someone who I disagree with it, it tends to strengthen my resolve.
Instead of sitting at home and attacking Mr. Santorum, I encourage his critics to come tonight, listen to what he has to say, respect his viewpoints, and respectfully disagree. He is willing to respond to his critics and will answer as many questions as time allows. You have the chance to disagree with him and maybe even help shape his views.
Many critics of the former senator claim that he uses hate speech to express his views, but I must disagree. I would argue that many of these people do not understand the meaning of hate speech, and they call it hate speech because they do not agree with Mr. Santorum. For the record, hate speech is words that intentionally attack, degrade, or incite violence against against a group based on religion, gender, ethnicity, social status, physical appearance, etc. There is a difference between being critical and using hate speech.
The University of Georgia should be honored to have someone with as much distinguished service and history speaking at the University. Even if you do not agree, you have the chance to hear differing view points. That is why I am attending tonight Rick Santorum Lecture. See you in SLC 150 tonight at 7PMMany critics of former Rick Santorum, who is presenting a lecture tonight about Islamic Fascism, accuse him of being ignorant and using hate speech.While I respect Mr. Santorum's views on most issues and his long service to our country in the United States Senate, his rhetoric tends to put me off.
While I do not agree his rhetoric about such issues as homosexuality or Islam, I will be attending tonight's lecture. If I don't agree with someone, or they hold a view opposite to mine, it does not give me the prerogative to ignore them. I find that when I listen to someone who I disagree with it, it tends to strengthen my resolve.
Instead of sitting at home and attacking Mr. Santorum, I encourage his critics to come tonight, listen to what he has to say, respect his viewpoints, and respectfully disagree. He is willing to respond to his critics and will answer as many questions as time allows. You have the chance to disagree with him and maybe even help shape his views.
Many critics of the former senator claim that he uses hate speech to express his views, but I must disagree. I would argue that many of these people do not understand the meaning of hate speech, and they call it hate speech because they do not agree with Mr. Santorum. For the record, hate speech is words that intentionally attack, degrade, or incite violence against against a group based on religion, gender, ethnicity, social status, physical appearance, etc. There is a difference between being critical and using hate speech.
The University of Georgia should be honored to have someone with as much distinguished service and history speaking at the University. Even if you do not agree, you have the chance to hear differing view points. That is why I am attending tonight Rick Santorum Lecture. See you in SLC 150 tonight at 7PM
Just one note about Wednesday's exciting meeting. The event will be held in room 150 of the Student Learning Center located at the intersection of Baxter and Lumpkin Streets.
Please note this is different from the original announcement.
Hope to see you there!
This Presidential Preference primary has been one of frontloading, excessive news coverage, many qualified candidates, and large amounts of money. My political science professor thinks that this election will be one for the ages. What do you guys think?
Yesterday was Super Tuesday where 24 states held primaries or caucuses across the nation. There were 1,081 delegates available for Republicans and 2,084 for Democrats. Even with all the money and time spent campaigning for Super Tuesday there was no clear winner. For Democrats Senator Obama and Senator Clinton are in a virtual deadlock. For Republicans things are not clear yet either. Senator McCain carried 10 states yesterday including delegate rich states like California and New York, but Governor Mike Huckabee also made a strong showing in the South. Governor Romney also won his home state and has pledged to stay in the race till the Convention in August.
What does this mean for Republicans? Well for one we do not have one frontrunner to rally behind yet, but hopefully come August we will have found the one true conservative candidate to represent the party in November. Right now we have three strong conservative candidates and in my opinion they would all make great Presidents.
For those attending CPAC this weekend all the remaining Presidential candidates will be speaking in addition to Vice President Cheney and President Bush. See the schedule below(from the CPAC website)
Thursday, February 7
Vice President Dick Cheney - 11:00 AM
Governor Mitt Romney - 12:30 PM
Senator John McCain - 3:00 PM
Congressman Ron Paul - 4:30 PM
Friday, February 8
President George W. Bush - 10:20 AM
Saturday, February 9
Governor Mike Huckabee - 9:00 AM
I hope that everyone had the chance to vote yesterday and that those traveling to CPAC have a safe trip
-Greg
Under the leadership of Chairman Laura Stone and the executive board the UGA College Republicans are planning an exciting semester. With the Presidential Primaries approaching many members are working assisting with Candidates campaigns.
The College Republicans are also starting the semester with a bang. Last week Gary Black spoke to the Chapter about the progress of Biofuel Development in state of Georgia. This week we will be debating state issues such as the GREAT Plan and upcoming Gun Legislation.
This will be an exciting semester for the Chapter as we assist with local elections, educating members and the community, host exciting speakers, and advance the conservative cause on campus. Announcements about speakers and meeting plans will be posted on the website as they are available.
To get the most out of College Republicans you must to get involved. There are opportunities to get involved with campaign help, committees, the team leader program, and other service opportunities. Feel free to contact any executive board member to get more information. Get ready for an exciting semester!
The UGA College Republicans welcomed three distinguished panelists to our November 14th meeting, a symposium on three of the biggest issues confronting the Republican party right now: The War in Iraq, the Fairtax, and Crime.
Mr. Jeff Emanuel (veteran and independent war correspondent)– Mr. Emanuel spoke of his time in
Finally, he pointed out that you can’t put a western mindset on other people who believe that strength and weakness are more important than compromise.
For more information about Mr. Emanuel and his work, please see the following websites:
http://www.spectator.org/dsp_article.asp?art_id=12233
Ms. Angela Bean (Head of Georgians for Fairtaxation)– Ms. Bean explained how services and products would be taxed while eliminating income and corporate taxes under the Fairtax system. She mentioned how it rewarded savers and had bipartisan support, providing a “prebate” to keep the poor out of poverty. She spoke of the presidential candidates who supported it, singling out Mike Huckabee as the most vocal supporter, and mentioned how it would be key to funding for the social security system when the baby boomers start retiring.
For the arguments for the Fairtax, see www.fairtax.org . For opposition to the Fairtax, see http://www.opinionjournal.com/extra/?id=110010523Mr. Scott Ballard (District Attorney for Fayette, Spalding, Pike, and Upson Counties) - Mr. Ballard spoke to the members of the serious need to reduce crime, especially among juveniles. He argued for juvenile court reform to prevent criminals from developing and discussed the arguments over the need for stopping addictions, establishing boot camps, and going after dealers. Moving on to judicial activism, he advocated the need for respecting stare decisis and the danger of judges trying to force their opinions on others, effectively, “legislating from the bench.” He also talked about the Genarlow Wilson case and how courts shouldn’t change the legislation from the State Assembly. Finally, he concluded by addressing drug legalization, acknowledging the costs of the war on drugs but also arguing that drugs are dangerous in many ways. The issue of legalizing marijuana brought up a lively discussion amongst the members and brought the meeting to a close.
For additional information on some of the issues:
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/
2007/10/26/genarlow_1026.html
http://economics.about.com/od/incometaxestaxcuts/
a/marijuana.htm
General Rick Goddard, the Republican candidate for Georgia’s 8th U.S. Congressional District, won rave reviews from many UGA College Republicans at tonight's meeting.
Seen by many as one of the strongest candidates on the national Republican Congressional slate, Goddard came into the meeting with high expectations to meet. David Ballard, chairman of the UGA College Republicans, felt that Goddard lived up to the national hype. “Now that I have heard General Goddard speak, I understand why the Washington post called him the 'crown jewel' of the Republican's 2008 Congressional candidates. I look forward to working on his campaign next year,” Ballard said.
“He was incredibly well-informed on so many issues,” said Christie Haynes, vice-chair of the UGA College Republicans. “It was refreshing listening to a man who actually knew what he was talking about.”
Goddard also impressed Greg Wilson, a freshman member, with a strong command of foreign policy. “I found General Goddard to be well spoken on all the issues, especially on Iraq and the Middle East,” said Wilson.
In what pundits are already calling one of the hottest congressional races in the nation, Goddard will face off against Democrat Jim Marshall in the Nov. 2008 election.
Often mentioned and potential presidential candidate, Newt Gingrich, had a choice to make: "American Solutions for Winning the Future" or a chance at winning the American Presidency. He chose the organization.
As the chair of his tax-exempt, non-profit organization, Newt is legally precluded from exploring a bid for the Presidency. And he has decided to keep his position in his organization instead of running for office.
This means he'll probably focus more on his organization; for more info:
Check it out.
Yesterday evening, over sixty students gathered to simulate the Georgia General Assembly by debating two controversial bills set to appear before that legislative body in the near future. The Hon. State Senator Bill Cowsert, R-46th District, presided over the event and provided rare insight into some of the lesser-known aspects of the legislative process.
First, the Mock Assembly considered HR 900, a plan for overhauling Georgia's tax code sponsored by the Speaker of the GA House, Glenn Richardson. After a spirited debate over different methods of taxation, the resolution passed by a large margin with 36 voting in favor and 11 opposed.
HB 154, the Intellectual Diversity in Higher Education Act, was the next item up for debate. As the subject of HB 154 is particularly pertinent to us college students, a fierce debate ensued before the bill failed by a vote of 17-26.
In addition to providing new insight into the work of the General Assembly, the event also functioned as a forum for students to communicate their views on these issues with their local senator. The UGA College Republicans would like to thank Senator Cowsert for sharing his experiences and guiding the debate.
Charles Whitlow Norwood, Jr.
July 27, 1941 - February 13, 2007
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