Gov. Mitch Daniels rides into town later today for the annual 2011 Hamilton County Republican Party Lincoln-Reagan Dinner. The event is scheduled to begin with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. at the Duke Energy Center with Gov. Daniels remarks to occur around 7:30 p.m. For more information, please click here.And...
Don't forget the Chairman's After Party to follow the Lincoln-Reagan Dinner. It will occur just across the street from the Duke Energy Center at 435 Elm St. at Launch Bar. I hope to see many of you there.
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Taking away someone's government benefit or changing the culture of government can be very tough. We're seeing that right now. Courage is key. But so is a reasonable discourse on why changes must come. We need to do a better job of communicating these changes to our friends in the public sector unions. We don't want to hurt your families--we want to save our state and our country. Let's have dialogue.
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I'm hoping that the calls for toned-down political rhetoric that came out of the tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona are being heeded by those opposed to conservatives who are trying to change the culture of government. Are they? And are the liberals still preaching that message?
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Regardless of where you stand on Collective Bargaining reform, the Democrats who fled Wisconsin are cowards. They have created a crisis in the basic foundation of our democracy by simply failing to appear. The ends do NOT justify the means here. Those Democrats should all be summarily dismissed from service in government. I would say the same thing about Republicans. Do your job. And respect our democracy. As Republicans, we stood against Obamacare--we didn't run away from Congress and refuse to participate. Cowards, they are. And I hope the voters make them pay a price for their cowardice.
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The Hunter/Williams election fiasco has quieted down some, but there is still no resolution. The federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals is now considering whether to hear this case en banc. An en banc hearing would consist of all of the 15 judges in the Circuit considering this important issue. Will the Democrats succeed in changing the rules after the game? Stay tuned.
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Brandon Phillips is tweeting like crazy and it couldn't be more entertaining. Follow him @datdudeBP. Terrific tweets from a terrific guy and ballplayer. Dusty's fear of Twitter is typical of his generation. There is nothing wrong with social media and mass communication. These are the tools of this generation and they are wonderful.
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The city pension system is in serious need of reform. Like so many other bloated government programs, the city's system is now in near-crisis. Every member of council should set-aside politics for the moment and do what is necessary to fix this pension system so as to protect retirees and taxpayers.
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Our Republican Party is wide open to people wanting to switch party affiliation. After all, Ronald Reagan was a Democrat before seeing the light. This enlightenment can happen at any point in a person's career and we should welcome converts.
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I'm proud of Chris Monzel and his start as a County Commissioner. Chris has adapted instantly and is a leader for conservative values in his first few weeks on the job. He is bubbling-over with fresh ideas and is already pushing for changes in how county government operates. To get his regular update, the Monzel report, click here to email his staff. Great job, Chris!
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We will be interviewing candidates for Cincinnati city council in the next couple of weeks. Don't say we didn't ask! If you or someone you know wants to be interviewed to run, let us know by emailing Debbie Flammer.
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We will also begin the interview process for candidates interested in running for Municipal Court. Email Debbie Flammer if interested.
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Parker-Spitzer on CNN doesn't make it to Memorial Day. Bill O'Reilly needs a change in format because he used to be a favorite, but he's losing some interest. I like listening to Glenn Beck, but I can't find myself taking him too seriously even when he's making great points. Rush Limbaugh is brilliant, but it's hard to listen to the radio in the middle of the afternoon. Townhall.com and National Review Online are the best online resources for conservative commentary.
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I hope to see all of you who read this blog at the Lincoln Reagan Dinner. This annual event is important to our Club and to our cause. Let's come together tonight and celebrate a great 2010 and look to a more prosperous 2011 and 2012.
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Have a good Wednesday.
