Please take a moment and read the endorsement letter below that Cathie Adams, the National Committeewoman from Texas, sent to Texas Republicans. Thank you, Cathie, for your early and strong support!
A special thank you is in order as the year comes to a close to all the RNC Members who endorsed our candidacy in 2008. Politico reported over the weekend that we “appear to be leading in the race for Chairman of the Republican National Committee”. Thank you for your support!
We will be releasing several additional endorsements as we open the New Year so please stay tuned.
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Dear Friends,
I hope your Christmas was blessed and that your New Year is spectacular!
My year begins with an extraordinary opportunity as Republican National Committeewoman for Texas to cast one of the 168 votes for the chairman of the Republican National Committee at the upcoming meeting the end of January. I very much appreciate the input that some of you offered via emails and telephone calls concerning that election. After careful consideration of your input, personal communication with each of the candidates and delving into the records of the seven candidates, I have decided to cast my vote for Ken Blackwell of Ohio.
I invite you to read Blackwell’s responses to 37 questions posted on Townhall.com. You will also find responses from RNC chairman candidates Saul Anuzis of Michigan, Katon Dawson of South Carolina, Mike Duncan of Kentucky, John “Chip” Saltsman of Tennessee, and Michael Steele of Maryland.
One candidate chose not to respond to the questionnaire, but you can find more about Jim Gosselin here: http://www.gosselingopchairman.com/
Ken Blackwell is not new to the political arena. As a matter of fact, I have observed Ken’s principled political career for years and was thrilled that he would run for RNC chairman. Of the 17 campaigns he has run for public office, he was elected 13 times by voters in Ohio. Blackwell correctly states that his experience as Ohio State Treasurer, Secretary of State, Republican nominee for Governor, Mayor of Cincinnati and board member for many leading conservative organizations would allow him to hit the ground running.
Most recently, I was honored to work with Ken Blackwell as a Vice Chairman of the 2008 Republican National Platform Committee. Blackwell has not only read the 2008 Republican National Platform, he says that he is proud of the document that many claim is the most conservative GOP platform ever. He also believes that the RNC “should recruit candidates who support the platform adopted by the Republican National Convention.”
Regarding media communications Blackwell states, “We will structure our communications department to be not only reactive, but proactive.” For his personal abilities he states, “I would also bring the ability to represent our party in the media and be a strong, conservative, aggressive counterweight to the Obama Administration. I have significant experience on Fox News, CNN and MSNBC. I have written for the Washington Times and Townhall.com.”
Blackwell is rock solid on Republican issues and believes that, “we must stand firm for our core beliefs: Limited government, traditional values and a strong national defense. If we become the ‘Obama-lite’ party, we will not be able to recruit the substantial number of volunteers needed for such a massive effort” to build what he calls “a nationwide ground game.”
Concerning immigration and national sovereignty Blackwell believes, “Our strategy to win the bulk of the Hispanic vote cannot involve granting amnesty for illegal aliens or foregoing our national sovereignty and failing to secure our borders.”
As a political activist for more than 20 years, I am most excited that Ken Blackwell agrees that, “It is absolutely the job of the RNC Chairman to stand up against the use of public funds for liberal political purposes, and I will lead in taking on these efforts with a vigor similar to that which has been so admirably shown by Tom Coburn, Mark Sanford, and Jeff Flake on the issue of earmarks.”
Ken Blackwell is pro-life and says he “will support keeping the pro-life plank in the Republican Party platform in 2012.”
The Republican brand is succinctly stated by Blackwell as “conservative on social issues, conservative on fiscal issues, and aggressive in opposing, rather than appeasing, the liberal agenda,” which he believes “will inspire a new generation of conservatives to take a role in the Republican Party. By taking strong stands, we will energize and grow our base.”
Concerning claims that the Republican Party has “lost its brand,” Blackwell states, “That means Republicans must stop growing government and spending taxpayer money. We have to stop worrying about receiving the love and affection of the liberal media and stick to our guns. The American people want a party that stands for fiscal responsibility, defending our nation at home and abroad, and fighting for a culture of life. For too long, many in our party have acted too much like the Democrats. When the American people are faced with the choice of ‘Democrat-Lite’ or the real thing, they choose the authentic article every time. So the passing of time coupled with a commitment to principle and a clear, concise, positive, practical message will solve this problem.”
Finally, Ken Blackwell has experience in battling the Democrats’ gerrymandering tactics, which is vital as we face a new census in 2010 followed by redistricting by state legislators.
Thank you again for your input on this very important decision. I very much look forward to continuing our work for a stronger America, a stronger Texas and stronger Texas families.
Sincerely,
Cathie Adams
Thank you Cathie!