The tragic murder of Esme Kenney has rocked our community. There is true evil in this world and the animal that killed Esme Kenney is an evil and bad person. I am pleased to tell you that after years of working in the justice system, this type of truly heinous person is rare. But, they exist. No punishment can be too harsh and swift for a person so vile and disgusting. Pray for Esme and her family. To make an online donation in her memory, click here.And...happily back to politics...
Our Committee 2010 met last night to put great brains together to find a way to promote candidates from our outlying townships, cities, and villages into higher office. The first meeting was well-attended and I hope to meet again to discuss this important topic. Thanks to all who participated and believe in the future of the GOP.
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Our efforts at fundraising continue at HQ this week (and always). A strong local party is good for every candidate and every campaign. Consider an online donation by clicking "Donate" on the right side of this blog.
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Two great Republican Trustees kick-off their fundraising this Wednesday. David Linnenberg and Tracy Winkler will host a fundraiser tomorrow, 3/11/09 at the Queen City Club. For more information and to buy a ticket, contact Maggie at maggien@hc-gop.org.
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Do you know about the Cincinnati Tea Party scheduled for this Sunday, 3 pm - 5 pm, at Fountain Square? Check out http://www.cincinnatiteaparty.org/ for more information. I'll be there and I hope to see lots of Republicans there. We are sick of what is happening with our money in Washington and across government.
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I made a little unintended news last week with my blog when I predicted a "crime wave." Making news was not my intention. But, I have too many friends who work in the justice system talking to me about the state of criminal justice in this county to not have that opinion. Even low level crimes need to be punished so as to deter more serious offenses. That is not happening. I remain concerned.
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On Sunday, I posted a video of Milton Friedman explaining the most basic concept of capitalism in 2 minutes. I have received tremendous feedback on this. It seems that too many in our country have forgotten what made us great and that clip is a quick and very convincing reminder of what did.
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Did you see where former WCPO I-Team Reporter Laure Quinlivan is running for council as a Democrat? I've met her before and she seems nice enough. Knowing what you know about her career, was there any doubt that she was a strident Democrat? When Republicans complain about media bias, I sometimes cringe. But, we're proven to be right most of the time. Stop and think about this: wouldn't you be shocked had she come out as a Republican? Of course.
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The Enquirer story about our "short slate" for council almost made it sound like we only had five candidates ask for our endorsement. It is not so. There are several Republicans who approached us about an endorsement. A decision to go with a "short slate" was strategic.
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From across the river, it seems the jury made the right decision to convict Cheryl McCafferty of homicide. We can't know enough about the evidence to know whether manslaughter was the right call, but she certainly appeared guilty of something. A respect for life includes prosecuting those who take life without justification. The law contemplates very few instances where one human can justifiably take the life of another. And, so it should be.
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Have a great Tuesday.
