tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post1106585452165093965..comments2024-01-26T19:37:48.722-06:00Comments on Krusty Konservative: OP or GOP, the choice is yours.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-69854884354048363542008-11-14T17:00:00.000-06:002008-11-14T17:00:00.000-06:00WE haven't had an agressive and "in your face" sta...WE haven't had an agressive and "in your face" state chair and we haven't done so well for a few years. I have some interest in trying to be a little more agressive than we've been, because what we've been hasn't worked. Bill Northey is a nice, non aggresive guy but barely won his primary and then only due to some last minute TV ads (smart) and by by promising a job to Karrie if she dropped out and supproted him. Danny just hasn't been able to compete with the necessary level of power, and as much as i like Marlys, I just don't think she can move through the various secgments of the party to raise the money necessary to run the party. Sandy Griener has some real enemies,is just as abrasive as Ted without his ability to articulate policy. In conversation around the state i've heard some folks mention mark Leonard, but he seems too private and too committed to his business and family to take time out for Chair. So it looks to me like we come back to Ted as the man of the hour who is not afraid to sacrifice himself for the good of the party. Anybody with any kind of a profitable career will take a financial beating being chair simply becasue of the time away from economically productive activities. So, since i haven't seen real solid successes with RPI for a long time, i believe a new approach is needed and that would be TED.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-51739131275105052622008-11-14T10:48:00.000-06:002008-11-14T10:48:00.000-06:00The first duty of the chair is to raise money. Ca...The first duty of the chair is to raise money. Can't keep the lights on with prayers and best wishes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-87228396196297944382008-11-11T14:39:00.000-06:002008-11-11T14:39:00.000-06:00What about Bill Salier?What about Bill Salier?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-50296268940555198412008-11-10T21:20:00.000-06:002008-11-10T21:20:00.000-06:00holy crap.Peter Teahen had a fundraiser?who knew!holy crap.<BR/><BR/>Peter Teahen had a fundraiser?<BR/><BR/>who knew!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-92020186962750760792008-11-10T16:18:00.000-06:002008-11-10T16:18:00.000-06:00Wasn't Dix hired to fundraise for Peter Teahen? A...Wasn't Dix hired to fundraise for Peter Teahen? As in Teahen, the candidate with all the name ID and still got outraised by a no name candidate from Ottumwa? That Bill Dix?<BR/><BR/>Any other suggestions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-38944986754897553442008-11-10T13:54:00.000-06:002008-11-10T13:54:00.000-06:00Ha! Bill Dix. That's a joke, right?Ha! Bill Dix. That's a joke, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-70437213968147579482008-11-09T21:59:00.000-06:002008-11-09T21:59:00.000-06:00Bill Dix should be our next chair. He is not as ab...Bill Dix should be our next chair. He is not as abrasive as some of the names mentioned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-9123241124082414932008-11-09T21:36:00.000-06:002008-11-09T21:36:00.000-06:00Has anyone stopped to ask WHY Ted wants the job? T...Has anyone stopped to ask WHY Ted wants the job? The Party Chair is the face of the party. Ted’s willingness to do the job is not in question – unfortunately his personality is not ready for prime time. Marlys has made too many bad decisions that directly contributed to the mess we find ourselves in. Of the three you mention, only Danny Carroll has stuck to his guns and the GOP platform. <BR/><BR/>I can’t help but wonder: why would HE want the job? Has he said that he would consider it? Even if he did, could the SCC ever see beyond their own little world and break with their tradition of appointing the guy who “wants” it most? How about if they go get the guy the people will “want?” Danny would be on THAT list.<BR/><BR/>We are going to have to go to war with the Democratic grass roots machine, the Secretary of State, and the left wing special interest groups that throw money in to the state to swing elections. Danny Carroll has seen all of the problems up close – and often with little or no help from the party. If we have any hope of winning the governor’s race in 2010, someone has got to start exposing whatever it is that the Democrats are doing and solve the problems in the GOP fast. Danny would know the problems we face and be motivated to fix them, people like him and enjoy working with him, and he will be a tireless champion for the platform. (Note to SCC members: the platform is a document written by the people who do the work. READ IT, and pay attention.)<BR/><BR/>Krusty, I think Danny is our guy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-69015856535627248552008-11-09T10:13:00.000-06:002008-11-09T10:13:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-68770231144720402542008-11-09T09:30:00.000-06:002008-11-09T09:30:00.000-06:00Steve Deace would be awesome!!My problem with Ted,...Steve Deace would be awesome!!<BR/><BR/>My problem with Ted, whom I happen to admire greatly is how he handled the Polk County GOP. <BR/><BR/>It has been feast or famine. We get Pawlenty for our fundraiser, but no real big and much needed money was raised. <BR/><BR/>We had one GOP Sup who is more interested in running for Congress than he is helping out the party this cycle and oh, by the way has paid Ted a "consulting fee" in the past. Ted talks abot the need for conservatives but Brownell is a closet Democrat.<BR/><BR/>Maryls could be a huge superstar but she already said in the paper that she wanted to "retire" from politics. Not exactly someone you want leading your quad (paging Dante Culpepper).<BR/><BR/>Danny Carroll isn't a warm personality but could be a stop gap from the bleeding. <BR/><BR/>George Echcorn (see Carroll)<BR/><BR/>Libby Jacobs would be phenominal for the spot, but I am voting for Steve Deace. You may not like what he says, but he doesn't hide his agenda (pro life) unlike other "consultants"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-23318005879029781372008-11-09T09:16:00.000-06:002008-11-09T09:16:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-72494369462241651942008-11-08T22:54:00.000-06:002008-11-08T22:54:00.000-06:00In reading this post, there seems to be interest i...In reading this post, there seems to be interest in a young and articulate "fresh face" for the chair, but I'm not seeing many suggestions. George Davey would not be well-suited for this job. Anyone that bothered to pay attention to the vote concerning the proposed courthouse could tell George had no idea what he was talking about. Doug Gross is not exactly a "fresh face" for the job, although he is very well connected to the business community. (No way would someone his age leave his law practice for this gig in any event, but since we're brain-storming here that's immaterial.) Other than Gentry and Hinch, both of whom work in politics, I haven't seen any suggestions. Really, aren't there any fresh faces out there that might be suitable for this job? I fear the same old names will get us the same old results.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-86587024889544483412008-11-08T20:20:00.000-06:002008-11-08T20:20:00.000-06:00Remaining anonymous is part of NOT being accountab...Remaining anonymous is part of NOT being accountable for your words or deeds. It's gutless. It takes no courage nor intelligence because you don't have to defend the substance of your statement. Anonymous posts should be given little to no credence because we do not know what is motivating the post or the credibility of the person posting.<BR/><BR/>If that is arrogant, then guilty as charged (I mispell frequently, it was highlighted in the latter post to drive a specific point about the "anonymous" poster).<BR/><BR/>Now, if wanting a discussion on who will lead my party and who "likely" replacements are for not yet vacated positions on the SCC (Kim Lehman) are "high and mighty" attributes, then again, guilty as charged. And by the way, how is it that there is a "likely" replacement for Kim Lehman? I haven't heard of any delegates being called for their opinions, any polling of the activists, any discussion on this blog about it, or any overall back and forth on the subject. Why not? It warrants major discussion if the SCC intends to oust Lehman or she steps down. Greasing the wheels in cloak of darkness is no way to "install" leadership.<BR/><BR/>Seriously, anybody out there want to address the issues outlined about Chairman and National Committeewoman, or are we going to play high school gossip games and think of juvenile "hee hee" statements.<BR/><BR/>We need to turn this party around, it is serious business, and we need ALL hands on deck. Why can't this blog be a place for activists to put in their intelligent two-cents on these needed changes?<BR/><BR/>Any intelligent thought?Brent Olesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067535422134775433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-75744580151262989032008-11-08T19:36:00.000-06:002008-11-08T19:36:00.000-06:00God I hate when people get so high and mighty. The...God I hate when people get so high and mighty. The misspelling crap especially. It just show as arrogant they are. This is just a blog not a graded event. Remaining anonymous is part of blogging. Everyone quit being so pussy hurt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-50002257138712723162008-11-08T17:40:00.000-06:002008-11-08T17:40:00.000-06:003:55 & 4:58 (as if your identity is in doubt):...3:55 & 4:58 (as if your identity is in doubt):<BR/><BR/>First, I haven't heard the old "B.O." slam since first grade. Thanks for opening the old childhood scar. I am mortally wounded (right...).<BR/><BR/>Second, I have never hidden my identity (Supertramp=Brent Oleson). Most people know that. My opinion is worth about 2 cents, but this is a blog, I enjoy discussion about our future, take it for what its worth.<BR/><BR/>Third, my post on Chair and National Committewoman was based on logic and the positive reasons for looking at the suggestions (not the negatives for anyone else).<BR/><BR/>Fourth, "obcessive" is spelled "obsessive," which I am certainly not as it concerns any of the names being dropped for NCM. Now, spouses...perhaps a different story.<BR/><BR/>Fifth, the rationale for Kim staying or exiting as NCM is still there. She has every right to participate in a primary. So anything happening there is fair game. Her organization did something after the primary that reflected poorly on her and the Party. But "disrepute" being put on the Party because of it to her personally is a big stretch (and the rules basis for which one would use to remove her). It is a privelege to serve as NCM. However, the convention elected her (I did not support her). The SCC cannot and should not remove her based upon this event due to bringing "disrepute" to the body. If she personally, under her own name and not an organization for which she works, did what happened in the MMM campaign -- different story.<BR/><BR/>So, back to civil discourse, lets have a healthy discussion, and use logic and reason to discuss these things, not personal attacks. Its good for our future as a Party to have robust debate. Just trying to do my part.<BR/><BR/>P.S. Hawkeyes Win!!!!!!!!!!!Brent Olesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067535422134775433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-78891959242548365842008-11-08T16:58:00.000-06:002008-11-08T16:58:00.000-06:00Just say no to B.O.Just say no to B.O.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-46445733419025482392008-11-08T16:12:00.000-06:002008-11-08T16:12:00.000-06:00Danny would make a great chair. He appeals to all ...Danny would make a great chair. He appeals to all sections of the Party and will be a strong inspiration for fellow social conservatives statewide. Will all do respect to the other candidates, I think he is the way to go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-77424634283077875602008-11-08T15:55:00.000-06:002008-11-08T15:55:00.000-06:00Supertramp,Wow, you are so misguided by your obces...Supertramp,<BR/><BR/>Wow, you are so misguided by your obcessive hatred for the likely replacement of Lehman that you make no sense in your "logic" if you can even call it that.<BR/><BR/>For starters, Lehman did not give 3M a rating for her position on Life, but rather assasinated her character and lied about her positions. After a lengthy list of nonsensical excuses, Lehman was confronted by SCC and county chairs and activists alike about her poor behavior.<BR/><BR/>Those lame excuses include:<BR/><BR/>- I have a really large staff and I did not write it<BR/>- I never saw it before it went out (even though it came from her e-mail address)<BR/>- I'm a newbie to politics<BR/>- I never did anything wrong, its 3M's fault<BR/><BR/>And then she went ahead and mailed out hard copies of the same newsletter.<BR/><BR/>No remorse and outright defiance. Many of us have waited to address this till after the election becuase we did not want to further draw attention to her obvious attempt to derail 3M's chances. Now is the time to address this and its quite clear that she needs to go and it is the wishes of the county leader within the 2nd CD and the SCC representives from across the state.<BR/><BR/>Secondly, it most certainly is NOT Ms. Lehman's table. Serving as national comitteewoman is a priviledge and not a right. She betrayed the SCC and the republican party by her attempts to thwart a GOP nominee for congress after said nomionee defeated her candidate in the primary. I won't even get into the impropriety of her involvement in a primary campaign to begin with nor her "wolf in sheeps clothing" comments on WHO radio regarding 3M.<BR/><BR/>Thirdly, of the other SCC members who serve more than one master, none of your examples have taken direct action in a false and misleading representation and outright lie to defame a good republican nominee. Lehman did.<BR/><BR/>Sandy Greiner would be great, but we need new leadership and the national committee positions should not be treated as lifetime achievement awards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-71510406025597462852008-11-08T15:03:00.000-06:002008-11-08T15:03:00.000-06:00Let's make sure the chairman candidates for the st...Let's make sure the chairman candidates for the state central committee are properly vetted. We seem to always forget that Iowa Courts Online is just a few clicks away. A background check only takes a few minutes. <BR/><BR/>Had RPI checked some of our statehouse candidates last spring, we wouldn't have had the embarrassing disclosures in the Des Moines Register a few weeks ago. We need to approach these candidates and ask them if it's worth it to have their legal problems made into front page headlines and lose on election day. <BR/><BR/>For example, I just checked one of the names that Steve Scheffler mentioned on Iowa Press that might run for governor. The guy has 24 court citations, many of them for speeding. The dems and the Register will have a field day with this information if he's the Republican nominee!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-29303887313240645932008-11-08T14:41:00.000-06:002008-11-08T14:41:00.000-06:008:38 a.m.What hole have you been living under.Firs...8:38 a.m.<BR/><BR/>What hole have you been living under.<BR/><BR/>First, Boeyink is not with ITR any longer. I think he would make a good Chair or an Executive Director under Teddy. He's a smart operations guy who knows how to execute. <BR/><BR/>Second, Kim Lehman's table is her table. The Party cannot just "give" it to someone else. I don't agree with her organization's comment, but she will either step down or stay. It's not the place of RPI to take her out, especially since it was her organization and not her personally that brought "disrepute" on the Party, if one can even categorize it as such. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, there are plenty of SCC members who serve more than one master (e.g. Sheffler/ICA; Shaw/Iowa Renewable Fuels; the list goes on). <BR/><BR/>Finally, if the position of National Committeewoman were to become vacant, then it should go to Sandy Greiner. She knows how to win elections, especially in tough districts (criterial one), she can raise money and have "standing" with those that have the funds (criteria two), she represents the Party's views well and is known throughout the state(another important criteria) and she has a rural/eastern iowa background (something that would bring a little diversity to the SCC; her rural/agri-business credentials are second to none). <BR/><BR/>I have not heard any other names that meet those criteria.Brent Olesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067535422134775433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-30713213452294742242008-11-08T14:29:00.000-06:002008-11-08T14:29:00.000-06:00I also watched Iowa Press. Yepsen asked how the Io...I also watched Iowa Press. Yepsen asked how the Iowa Republican party will succeed when radio talk show hosts denounce candidates as RINO's.<BR/><BR/>The entire 30 minute video is up on IPTV's website.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-20566855189658141932008-11-08T13:46:00.000-06:002008-11-08T13:46:00.000-06:00Doug Gross, watched him on iptv, sounds like he ha...Doug Gross, watched him on iptv, sounds like he has some good ideas... they have it online if you go their websiteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-5686000318647870522008-11-08T10:02:00.000-06:002008-11-08T10:02:00.000-06:00not Gentry Collins. Heard him several occasion tea...not Gentry Collins. Heard him several occasion tearing down a fellow R that cost that person's reputation. He called the press without investigating the real facts. We need someone who will do this to Democrats , not RepublicansAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-55514866494196390232008-11-08T09:40:00.000-06:002008-11-08T09:40:00.000-06:00George DaveyGeorge DaveyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512632028071754450.post-66958947021819388742008-11-08T08:38:00.000-06:002008-11-08T08:38:00.000-06:00Boeyink? I think we have proven that those who ru...Boeyink? I think we have proven that those who run the state party should not serve two masters (Paging Kim Lehman, your table is being given to someone better). Is he not with ITR anymore?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com