Dr. Michael Halliwell for Congress, CD 6

Dr. Michael Halliwell for Congress, CD 6

February 29, 2008.

Dr. Michael Halliwell (R), Cotati, is running for a second time against perennial incumbent Lynn Woolsey (D), Congressional District 6, Marin/Sonoma. Danoodle wishes Mike good luck, and a huge KUDOS for having the stamina to go for it a second time!

Republican candidates announced

Per the Marin Republican Party's Central Committee meeting on Feb. 28, three Marin candidates have agreed to run for office (truly courageous!). They are:

Paul Lavery (R), Novato - CA State Assembly, AD-6.
Current Jared Huffman (D) email: pclavery@hotmail.com.

Sashi McEntee (R), Mill Valley - CA State Senate, SD 3.
Current Carole Migden (D) email: sashi@keystonebusinessdevelopment.com.

Dr. Michael Halliwell (R), Cotati - U.S. Congress, CD-6.
Current Lynn Woolsey (D) email: halliwel@csulb.edu.

Conchita Applegate, (R) SF Assembly District 12.

Harmeet Dhillon, (R) SF Assembly District 13.

DeNunzio to run for SF Supervisor

Mike DeNunzio announced his candidacy for SF Supervisor (non-partisan) in District 3 (business/hotel area of SF). Kudos, and Good Luck to Mike! His website is http://www.competencematters.org/matters.org/.

March 2007. Mike Denunzio has announced his run for District 3 Supervisor in SF, a non-partisan seat. His website is http://www.competencematters.org. Mike ran for Congress against Nancy Pelosi in 2006 with appearances on local and national radio and TV including PBS and Hannity and Colmes. In 2007 Governor Schwarzenegger appointed him to the California Commissioner on Aging. He serves on the Legislative and Policy committee.

As president of Community Counseling Service, Mike has a distinguished career working successfully with civic leaders to fund major non profit projects for health, educational and social services.

Mayor Brown and Governor Schwarzenegger appointed Mike to City and State Commissions. Mayor Newsom appointed him to the Council to End Chronic Homelessness.

Mike serves on the boards of the North Beach Neighbors, the Columbus Day Committee and the Handicapables. He also works with former mayor Frank Jordan and civic leaders on the board of the American Institute of Ethics. He is a member of the renter-homeowner Barbary Coast Association, and the North Beach Chamber of Commerce.

A graduate of St. Francis Prep, Brooklyn and St. John’s University, N.Y., Mike taught law and economics on the secondary level and also served six years in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Personnel Specialist.

CA Senate District 3 - SF & North Bay

California's 3rd State Senate District is one of 40 Senate Districts. It is currently represented by Democrat Senator Carole Migden of San Francisco.

The 3rd District spans the Golden Gate Bridge, connecting high income areas of the North Bay with the eastern portions of the City and County of San Francisco. The population is evenly divided between the San Francisco and North Bay portions of the district. The district is majority Non-Hispanic White, with most of San Francisco's large Asian community in the 8th Senate District.

The North Bay portion includes the entirety of Marin County, and part of Sonoma County. The cities of Petaluma and Rohnert Part as well as most of the area surrounding the city of Santa Rosa is in the 3rd district.

The San Francisco portion includes the Downtown area, as well as all of most of the Marina, Presidio, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, Chinatown, Castro, Haight-Ashbury, Mission, Market, Portrero, Hunter's Point, Bay View, Miraloma Park, and Treasure Island.

From Wikipedia.

California Republican Party Endorses 'Save Our Kids' and Protect Marriage Initiatives

CRP Platform (Conservative version) adopted at CRP Convention 2-24-08

CA Republican Convention in SF has ended

Conservatives rule! At least at the past CA Republican Convention held in SF 2/22-24/08. The conservative version of the CA Republican Party Platform passed, with minimal input from the Libs in the GOP. Having seen the discord at the Indian Wells convention last September, I was totally surprised that passing a conservative Platform was relatively painless. And both sides were civil, with well-reasoned arguments - exception: 2-hr. discussion re CA water, not abortion, which the media loves to write about. In spite of the anonymous emails I got blasting Shawn Steele, the CRP ex-Chairman who was running for RNC Committeeman, won his race against Tim Morgan, who had been Committeeman for past 12 years. Shawn is conservative, Tim is "moderate." I also got anonymous emails criticizing Chairman Ron Nehring, but he ran the Convention very well, I thought. And, he's CONSERVATIVE.

Arguments to Liberal CRP Draft Platform

(Liberal) Draft Platform - CRP Convention 2/22 - 2/24/08

The CRP Platform Committee meets on Friday at 2pm, Hyatt Regency, to discuss draft. I plan to attend.

State GOP split as convention nears

Hmmm...

Note from Ron: CRP's SF Convention Preview

CRP's San Francisco Convention Preview, 2/21/08.

Dear Barbara,

Thank you for being such an important part of our Republican Party in California.

The CRP charges into the heart of liberal country this weekend with our state convention in San Francisco. With elections, a platform to adopt, and a long list of featured speakers, we hope you're planning to join us and be a part of it.

As a CRP member, here is your preview of what you can expect this weekend.

Platform. The CRP will adopt a new, four year platform at Sunday morning's general session. Several proposed drafts have been circulated. The Platform Committee is expected to adopt one as an initial draft, then send it to the floor, possibly after revisions. As Chairman, I'm committed to an open platform development process and will work to ensure we get to a final product for your consideration Sunday morning.

Elections. Nominations for National Committeeman, National Committeewoman, Secretary and Treasurer will take place on Saturday afternoon, with the election itself on Sunday morning. To my knowledge only the National Committeeman office is contested. I anticipate this campaign will contribute to increasing the CRP's carbon footprint through a flood of flyers and other printed materials.

Initiatives. The CRP may take positions on important initiatives slated for the June and November ballots. Liberals are pushing a long list of initiatives for the November election, including measures to increase prisoners' rights, abolish "three strikes," raise taxes, and other bright ideas.

Comprehensive workshops. To provide you with the ammunition you need to advance Republican ideas in your county, we're providing workshops on political technology and issues. "How to" workshops include communications, talk radio, and fundraising. Issues workshops include development and land use issues, dealing with organized labor, transportation, healthcare and improving schools. Workshop list

Steve Poizner. We're pleased to have our elected Insurance Commissioner as our featured speaker on Friday night. Steve is a real leader committed to building our party and advancing Republican ideas. He most recently chaired the successful "no on 93" campaign, turning back the Democrats' attempt to extend term limits. Visit Steve's website

David Horowitz. Saturday's lunch speaker is a vocal advocate for individual liberty and freedom. His "David Horowitz Freedom Center" implements a long list of ambitious programs aimed at fighting terrorism, promoting academic freedom and exposing the Left.

Congressmen Buck McKeon, Devin Nunes and Kevin McCarthy. These three outstanding members of California's Republican congressional delegation will highlight Saturday night's dinner. We have a great opportunity to pick up at least one congressional seat in California this year, making it harder for Nancy Pelosi to remain in that Speaker's chair.

John Fund. The Wall Street Journal's John Fund is a nationally recognized author, columnist and commentator. His most recent book, Stealing Elections: How Voter Fraud Threatens Our Democracy, is a must-read for anyone concerned about preserving ballot integrity. John speaks at the Friday Executive Committee lunch.

Morton Blackwell. The President of Leadership Institute joins us at our Executive Committee lunch for insight on the presidential campaign, and building a strong political party for the longer term. Morton also serves as the Republican National Committeeman from Virginia. I attended my first Leadership Institute school in 1989, and it's an honor to serve on the Republican National Committee now with Morton, who has been helping to train young conservative leaders for decades.

Bill Leonard. Headling our Sunday morning Prayer Breakfast is Bill Leonard, a tenacious advocate for conservative ideas and a strong defender of taxpyers on the state Board of Equalization.

The California Republican Party is moving ahead with the support of thousands of California Republicans. Thank you for all that you do in support of our party.

Sincerely,
Ron Nehring
CHAIRMAN, California Republican Party

Off to the SF Republican Convention

Wasn't it just last month I attended the Indian Wells CRP convention?? A lot has happened since the September 2007 convention, so this SF one should be very interesting. It's taking place at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero.

I hope to see familiar faces and get updated information, and I will blog as warranted.

Ron Nehring, the CRP Chairman, has done a terrific job in getting out information re this convention, and the CRP website looks snazzy, and current!

More later...