2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

Jeb Bush Confirmed for the Southern Republican Leadership Conference (SRLC) in Oklahoma City in May

Jeb Bush confirmed today for the Southern Republican Leadership Conference (SRLC) in Oklahoma City in May

(Oklahoma City)— Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush confirmed today for the Southern Republican Leadership Conference (SRLC) in Oklahoma City in May.

Governor Bush, one of America's most recognizable Republican leaders, is now the seventh national leader and potential 2016 presidential candidate to confirm for the conference along with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, former Sen. Rick Santorum, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, Dr. Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, and Donald Trump. OKGOP Chairman Dave Weston noted, "Hailing from one of America's most recognizable political families, we welcome Governor Bush to Oklahoma to hear his vision for our nation's future.

Gov. Bush has been the subject of intense media coverage surrounding the coming race for the GOP presidential nomination, and our thousands of attendees look forward to seeing his presence at the SRLC." Jeb Bush’s candidacy gained critical steam last month after former Gov. Mitt Romney announced he would not seek a third Republican nomination for the White House. Since that time, Bush has traveled extensively to the early primary states of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina to continue building his campaign operation ahead of an expected formal announcement of his candidacy this spring. Weston continued, "Gov. Bush remains one of the top contenders in the ongoing national polls for the Republican nomination, and this provides a critical platform for him to address southern primary voters across America."

The Southern Republican Leadership Conference will be hosted in Oklahoma City on May 21st - 23rd. The "Energy Capital of America", the event promises to be one of the largest attending political events of the year and will end with a 2016 Presidential Straw Poll. Dozens of invites to governors, congressional leaders and other Republican luminaries have been extended, and additional confirmations are expected in the coming days and weeks. More information on the SRLC is available at www.srlc.gop.

Pemi-Baker Valley Republican Committee All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner with Gov. Bobby Jindal on Friday, June 19, 2015

Pemi-Baker Valley Republican Committee All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner with Gov. Bobby Jindal
 
Friday, June 19, 2015 - 5:00pm until Friday, June 19, 2015 - 7:00pm
 
Ashland American Legion
39 Main Street
Ashland, NH 03217,
 
Join the Pemi-Baker Valley Republican Committee for an all you can eat spaghetti dinner. Bring the entire family! There will be spaghetti, Italian sausage, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, beverages and desserts. FREE DOOR PRIZES!

Our guest speaker will be former CEO of Hewlett Packard, Carly Fiorina!

Adults: $10.00 per person.

Children 5 - 12 years: $5.00

Children 4 and under: free!

Special Family Price: $25.00

Pemi-Baker Valley Republican Committee All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner with Carly Fiorina on Friday, April 17, 2015

Pemi-Baker Valley Republican Committee All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner with Carly Fiorina
   
Friday, April 17, 2015 - 5:00pm until Friday, April 17, 2015 - 7:00pm
 
Ashland American Legion
39 Main Street
Ashland, NH 03217,
 
Join the Pemi-Baker Valley Republican Committee for an all you can eat spaghetti dinner. Bring the entire family! There will be spaghetti, Italian sausage, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, beverages and desserts. FREE DOOR PRIZES!

Our guest speaker will be former CEO of Hewlett Packard, Carly Fiorina!

Adults: $10.00 per person.

Children 5 - 12 years: $5.00

Children 4 and under: free!

Special Family Price: $25.00

What People Are Saying About Gov. Martin O’Malley:

What People Are Saying About Gov. O’Malley: “Very Good Feeling About His Ideas,” “Inspiring Speech,” “Run, Martin, Run!,” “Brand New Start”

Manchester Union Leader Headline: “O'Malley says voters want a brand new start”

Huffington Post Headline: “Martin O'Malley Doesn't Want Democrats To Hide On Financial Regulation”

Topeka Capitol Journal Headline: “Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley Calls on Kansas Democrats to Fight for American Dream”

Manchester Union Leader: “’I have a very good feeling about his ideas,’ said Brenda MacLellan, who along with her husband served as delegates for John Kerry's presidential run in 2004. ‘He sounded like a good person to support for our country.’”

WIBW News: “Maryland's former governor, Martin O'Malley, gave an inspiring speech… O'Malley has been to 31 states over the past year, speaking to Democrats all over the nation about what he believes are the biggest issues.”

SC Op-ED: “Democrats in South Carolina are not a group that is easily impressed, but recently former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley really impressed them… as in a standing ovation impressed.”

Associated Press: “A number of activists who heard O'Malley on Friday said they liked what he had to say and want a competitive primary.”

Boston Herald: “O’Malley mingled with [New Hampshire voters] long after, fielding questions ranging from immigration to wages.”

National Monitor: “This weekend O’Malley certainly got people’s attention.”

David Watters @SenDavidWattersRun, Martin, Run! NH Democratic Senators meeting with Gov O'Malley. pic.twitter.com/RQQfrxngRF

Raymond Buckley @ChairmanBuckleyGreat mtg at ‪@NHDems HQ w/ ‪@GovernorOMalley this afternoon. I suspect we will be seeing more of him this year. ‪#nhpolitics

Emmanuel Touhey @netouheyBeginning to wonder if ‪@GovernorOMalley isn't the tortoise in the race for #2016 Democratic Party nomination.

Marissa Chase ‪@marissachase Big crowd for ‪@GovernorOMalley in Concord - ‪@AlzheimersMANH is pumped for primary season! ‪#fitn ‪#ENDALZ

Judy Reardon @JudyReardonMartin O'Malley speaks with big crowd at ‪@nhdp fundraiser at Chris Papoas's home ‪#fitn ‪#nhpoliticd pic.twitter.com/WxF9AmjFwa

Matt Wilhelm @mbdubayouGreat to hear ‪@GovernorOMalley at ‪@GibsonsConcord ystrday. Data-driven exec skills would add value to ‪#fitn campaign. pic.twitter.com/wjqUmaXv2A

Jay Surdukowski @Jay1043Ready for a primary. ‪#fitn ‪#nhpolitics  - eloquent, committed, inspiring. Thanks for being in NH ‪@GovernorOMalley pic.twitter.com/udKDmvV5RZ

Scott Walker Our American Revival “Big Bold Reforms” Blog Ads in 300x250, 160x600, and 728x90 Sizes #AgSummit

 

Ted Cruz Participates in Iowa Agricultural Summit to Talk About Farming Issues

CRUZ: You can count on me to do what I say I will do
Cruz participates in Iowa Agricultural Summit to talk about farming issues

DES MOINES, IOWA — Today U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, participated in the Iowa Agricultural Summit hosted by Bruce Rastetter. Cruz highlighted issues important to Iowa’s farming communities. Among the topics discussed were the Renewable Fuel Standard, immigration, trade, biotech, and health care.

He struck a chord with the attendees when he showed that he was willing to tell them the truth about where he stands.

“People are pretty fed up, I think, with politicians that run around and tell one group one thing and tell another group another thing, and then they go to Washington and they don’t do anything they said they would do,” Cruz said. “And I think that’s a big part of the reason we have the problems we have in Washington. We have career politicians in both parties who aren’t listening to the American people and that aren’t doing what they said they would do.”

Cruz made it clear that he supports renewable fuels, but could not support policies from Washington that pick winners and losers in the market.

“I have every bit of faith that businesses can continue to compete, can continue to do well, without having to go on bended-knee to Washington asking for subsidies and asking for special favors. I think that’s how we got into this problem to begin with.”

Cruz went on, “There are a lot of politicians who are going to come and tell you whatever you want to hear. And they do that in every environment…and on the stump they sound great.”

“Now I bet I’m not the only person here who’s been disappointed with politicians in Washington, who is tired of people blowing smoke. A few months ago, my wife Heidi and I…took the girls to the Children’s Museum and there was a police officer there…And he walked up to me and said, ‘You know, I didn’t vote for you, but I’ll say this, you’ve done what you said you would do.'”

“And so when I tell you that I will fight with every breath in my body that I will stop the government regulations that are strangling the family farms, that are strangling the ranches, that are strangling the small businesses, killing job growth; when I tell you I will fight to stop the EPA from expanding the waters of the United States; when I tell you that I will fight to stop Obamacare and executive amnesty, then you know you can count on that, that I would do what I said I would do, that I will tell you the truth.”

Jeb Bush Iowa Ag Summit Photos, March 7, 2015, Des Moines, Iowa 4 of 4 #IowaAgSummit

Jeb Bush Iowa Ag Summit Photos, March 7, 2015, Des Moines, Iowa 3 of 4 #IowaAgSummit

Scott Walker Iowa Ag Summit Photos, March 7, 2015, Des Moines, Iowa #IowaAgSummit

 

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