Facebook, Racism and Representative Ed Casso
Update: be sure to check the bottom of the article:
Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, Tumblr and so many more are some of the greatest inventions of all time. Seriously.
On the other hand they tend to reveal things about yourself, sometimes things that you don’t really want to be out for the entire world to know. But that’s what we deal with in this electronic age. A couple days ago I was wasting time perusing Facebook, I saw a friend of mine post on someone’s link, naturally curious I was drawn in. What I saw, frankly is a typical political cartoon, but what I’m really concerned here with is who posted it, and what would happen if someone else had posted it.

Screen shot 2012-03-21 at 2.41.57 PM from Representative Ed Casso
Comical? Maybe, I guess if you’re a democrat you find this funny. I find it dumb, immature and RACIST… but I’m a conservative so my opinion doesn’t matter. As I looked at the cartoon, I notice two white men, one “hick/white trash”, you know your typical republican. The other guy, the other typical republican…right? The filthy rich”white” tycoon pulling all the strings.
Playing to stereotypes is the oldest and most common form of comedy, but I’m not really all that concerned with the cartoon itself, even though it’s racist. I am, however, concerned with who posted this photo, and why. And the comments that followed are at a minimum foolish, immature and I feel downright stupid. On a personal note, it’s really annoying that he adds “BOOM!” to almost every post.
Colorado State House Representative for district 32 Ed Casso is the person that posted this cartoon on March 21st. I checked back today, and the cartoon and it’s comments have seemingly disappeared. Why would Mr. Casso remove the cartoon. Well once you get into what was being said you see a few reasons.

Screen shot 2012-03-21 at 2.59.16 PM from Rep. Ed Casso
There are several things that stand out here. One Rep. Casso was doing this during a Committee hearing. Why? On the Tax Payer’s dime?
Two the immaturity of Rep. Casso. Now, I’m a fan of your mamma jokes. I’m not sure that our elected representatives should be throwing them around like this though. This got me wondering what other kinds of insults he’s giving people.
So once I start looking at Rep. Casso’s Facebook page there’s a common theme of immaturity. I noticed a few things, one he’s a huge Denver Bronco and CU Buff fan, that’s great. But it’s all the other stuff he posts, that I’m not sure it’s what I want out of a Representative. Certainly not one that I would vote for.
Here’s a few more screenshots from Rep. Casso.

Screen shot 2012-03-21 at 2.54.19 PM from Rep. Ed Casso

Screen shot 2012-03-21 at 2.49.03 PM from Rep. Ed Casso

Screen shot 2012-03-21 at 2.48.54 PM from Rep. Ed Casso

Screen shot 2012-03-21 at 2.46.59 PM From Rep. Ed Casso

Screen shot 2012-03-21 at 2.46.34 PM from Rep. Ed Casso

Screen shot 2012-03-21 at 2.43.56 PM from Rep. Ed Casso
So if, let’s say Rep. Holbert had posted on his Facebook page that he supported a group that has collectively murdered people, caused many arrests, millions of dollars in damage, calls for Rush Limbaugh to be killed, I’m talking about Occupy Wall Street, which apparently Rep. Casso is. If Rep. Holbert had supported a group like that, the sh** would hit the fan. There’d be no end to it. But what we do have is a liberal, immature Representative, posting he supports OWS, racist cartoons and Beavis and Butthead (as his profile picture no less).
Just so there’s a comparisson I pulled a few screenshots of Rep. Holbert.

Screen shot 2012-03-21 at 2.51.57 PM from Rep Holbert

Screen shot 2012-03-21 at 2.51.45 PM from Rep Holbert

Screen shot 2012-03-21 at 2.51.35 PM from Rep Holbert
Not immature, classy posts. Oh and by the way, I voted for Mr. Holbert.
I think I’m look for two things here. One why the racist cartoon was used, and why was it removed from his page. Maybe Casso’s not a racist, maybe he’s just ignorant and immature, I’m not sure which one’s better though. Either way it’s not a quality I want in an elected official.
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screenshots were taken 3/21/2012 from Rep. Casso and Rep Holbet’s respective Facebook pages without their knowledge or consent. And I don’t care.
Update:
Since I posted this article at 9:04am 3/23/2012
There have been two more posts on this guy’s Facebook page… this is just further evidence of this guy’s immaturity.

Oh Hahaha, it's so funny, calling in sick, as an elected official.
Screen shot 2012-03-23 at 10.57.29 AM From Rep. Casso

Apparently he's ok with a massoginist, racist, hate-filled man on his Facebook timeline.
Pro-life Student Group Arrested And Being Held In Jail For Practicing Free Speech - Story and Pics Here.
Reblogged from Stand True Pro-life Outreach:
Members of the Survivors Campus Life Tour were arrested yesterday during a lawful pro-life outreach at a public high school. It does not matter whether you agree with using graphic abortion images or not, this is a violation of their civil rights and an attack on free speech.
The Survivors was founded by Jeff White who is also my mentor and the co-founder of Rock for Life with me.
Rep. Laura Bradford receives an apology from the Denver Police Dept.
In a report on 9news.com on Jan 27th
And these details today this came out, according to 9news.com on Jan 31st:
Denver Police learned about the alleged special treatment from the original responding officer.
So Bradford didn’t abuse her power, never used “immunity” or a “get out of jail free card. huh.
Oh oopsies! The cops told a little fib (and are forced to apologize), and the Media including the conservative pundits overreacted. She may or may not have been intoxicated while driving (I’m not minimizing this if she in fact was intoxicated, she should have been arrested), that’s not the point here. We need to get ALL the facts in order to make a smart, wise and virtuous argument for or against a topic.
I’ll ask one more question.
Should Speaker Frank McNulty then apologize for suspending her without getting all the facts as well?
Re-Elect Chris Holbert

This is a video provided to TMR by Tiny p Productions
Learn more about Chris Holbert at www.Holbert4House.com
Values and Virtues
I’ve laid out what I believe, what do you believe and how does it differ from what I’ve laid out? What did I get wrong? What did I get right?
Check out my stated values on my values page.
“I hold that any movement worth its salt should necessarily be rooted in values, but I contend that virtues should be a higher priority. The Tea Parties, 9-12 Projects and any other conservative grassroots movements are worth nothing if they don’t exercise virtuous actions based on their stated values.” – Paul Prosise
Rep. Chris Holbert Gains Support From The Wrong Sources
I’ve neglected The Move Right for quite a long time. One, out of political exhaustion. Two, out of sheer frustration. Many of you know that I worked on one of the campaigns here in Colorado, it was miserable. The candidate sucked as a candidate and the nature of politics is plainly ridiculous. So because of my frustrations I ran from the political scene for about a year. I did the normal yelling at the tv screen when OWS popped up, and the financial crisis being extended with QE2, and so many more things.
That being said, I’m back in the ring. Not only have I started a new company; Tiny p Productions, that will in part target campaigns that need video support, I’m also back to vetting and supporting candidates that I believe in.
My first project that I took on with TMR, which is really the campaign that brought The Move Right to anyone’s attention, was then candidate Chris Holbert. He is now Representative
Chris Holbert of CO district 44. Chris who has since become a personal friend of mine, has meet all of my expectations as a State Representative. Chris Holbert has proven to be one of the most conservative people I’ve ever met, and I’m not even talking about his still short time in office.
Chris is a devout husband to Diane and father to Victor and Carson. He is also very outspoken about his faith, and if you watch him on any given day in the state house, you’ll find him praying under his breath, or even praying for someone in the hallway. This is rare, I’m an ordained pastor, who’s been paid to do that stuff and I’m not sure how bold I am in my faith to step out of a session because someone needs something.
During Chris’ very short time in the Colorado Legislature he’s not only been conservative and an example of faith, but he’s done the unthinkable. Representative Chris Holbert, the politician, fulfilled campaign promises. Yep, you heard that right. Here’s just a few:
2011 Legislative Highlights
Senate Bill 018 to require proof of citizenship for voter registration. Sponsored by Senator Harvey and Representative Holbert, the bill was assigned to the Senate Committee on State, Veteran, and Military Affairs (aka the “Kill Committee”) and was killed by Democrats (Senators Heath, Bacon, and Boyd) on a 3-2 party line vote.
House Bill 1252 to allow the Secretary of State to verify proof of citizenship after voter registration. Sponsored by Representative Holbert and Senator Harvey, the bill passed by the House Committee on State, Veteran, and Military Affairs, then by the House Committee on Appropriations. HB-1252 was then approved by the State House with bipartisan support. From there, the bill was assigned to the Senate Committee on State, Veteran, and Military Affairs (aka the “Kill Committee”) and was killed by Democrats (Senators Heath, Bacon, and Boyd) on a 3-2 party line vote.Senate Concurrent Resolution 002 to refer to the ballot a measure to require proof of citizenship for voter registration. Sponsored by Senator Lambert and Representative Holbert, SCR-002 was intended to allow the voters to decide wheather proof of citizenship should be required to register to vote. The Resolution was assigned to the Senate Committee on State, Veteran, and Military Affairs (aka the “Kill Committee”) and was killed by Democrats (Senators Heath, Bacon, and Boyd) on a 3-2 party line vote.
Senate Bill 126 to provide in state tuition rates to persons illegally present in Colorado. The bill was passed by the Democrat-controlled Senate and killed by the House Committee on Education. As a member of the Education Committee, Representative Holbert was an outspoken opponent to the bill and did not hesitate to vote against the measure. “We must not provide yet another incentive for people to come here illegally,” said Holbert.
House Resolution 1009 by Representative Holbert. The Resolution encourages the State Board of Education to work with local school districts to adopt standards by which students graduating from high school in Colorado can demonstrate an aptitude and appreciation for American Exceptionalism. Passed by the Colorado House and sent to Governor Hickenlooper, our seven members of Congress, and the State Board of Education.
Now Rep. Holbert may not have been successful in all of his legislative bids, but he did as promised, and I commend him for that.
Chris has also begun to garner support from some unusual places and people. And it’s making the GOP political machine, not just irritated and not just annoyed, but flat out pissed. Especially within the ranks of the “ultra-conservative” Douglas County political system. Chris has stepped out of line, and I love him for that.
One huge issue for the political machine here in DougCo, is Chris’ endorsement from former Libertarian head David K. Williams, now republican activist and Vice-Chair of El Paso GOP. David, along with several other “political outcasts” have banded together to throw their support behind the Representative. In an upcoming event, supporting Chris’ candidacy and continuing election campaign, David and Don Rodgers and others will help Chris in his bid for another term of office. Find the event on Facebook.
Don Rodgers, an outspoken 9-12er and tea-partier, is co-hosting among others. Don had this to say on his Facebook page early on Nov 9, 2011.
I support Rep. Chris Holbert
On 10 Nov, supporters of Rep Chris Holbert are gathering and I am proud to be listed as a “co-host” for the event and although I can not physically attend I am sending the first cash donation to his reelection campaign today. Those who know me understand that I do not do this lightly. Politicians have failed us on many levels and I have become very selective in individuals I support. Watching Rep Holbert closely on every vote this last legislative session proved to me that Chris is not a “politician” , but he is a man of his word and his record is evidence. Chris ran on the values and principles of many in the liberty group community. Those are really just the values and principles most Americans live their lives by and expect of those we elect to represent us. Chris has proved he approaches his duties as an elected official exactly as he promised. He has proved his metal.
America suffers from a leadership crisis in government and we need honest and truly good men and women to step up into leadership roles. We as citizens must also be willing to support these individuals. I do not live in Rep Holbert’s district, but I know we need his leadership in Colorado. I support Rep Holbert and if you are looking for those to support in restoring Colorado to a more limited government and one that truly puts its citizens first, I ask you consider looking at Rep Holbert’s record and how he has conducted himself since taking office.
Don
This upsets people, the machine wants to keep the status quo, Don and Dave are anything but status quo. And I’m sure that’s why they’ve put their support behind Chris. It’s the reason I support him as well. But don’t blindly take my word on Chris. I hope you vet Chris, I’m not even sure I love everything about the man, but he’s got my support. Period.
One last thing, a character example of Chris. I got off the phone with him recently thinking, “wow that was cool.” He told me, “Paul if you think I’m being too stubbron or egotistical, tell me. If I am, and I trust you’d tell me, then I will fall on my face repent and ask for God’s forgiveness.”
I know that this is too “extreme right-winged” conservative crap to many of you out there, but this is one of the best things about Chris. He’s grounded, his faith and family keep him that way. As long as this holds true with him I will support Chris’ continued bid for office.
If you’re interested in going to an event to help Chris out click here: http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102826680724-32/Nov_10_Event.pdf
The Osama Distraction
It’s becoming increasingly clear that the Obama administration is using Osama’s
death for political gain. (not really a big surprise or unexpected) I warn you to not get caught up in the details of this incident. “Where’s the Photo” or “Who Shot Who” or “Is Osama vacationing with Tupac and Elvis” It’s all a distraction.
CBS is now reporting that there will be no photo release, and politicians we can’t believe, say they’ve seen the photo and he is dead.
Meanwhile, we still have an un-audited Fed causing QE2, sky rocketing gas prices and many other things that are tearing this country apart. Osama’s death is a convenient distraction for the administration. Stay focused on the task at hand which is ousting the current administration and standing up for our values.
VetTheGov.com takes on Mesa County’s Budget
The author of this new website, who I have great respect for his effectiveness in the political arena, has done his homework. If knowledge is indeed power then you’ll be one powerful person after reading VetTheGov.com.
Not only is the last post very will informed, it cuts straight to the bone of government’s inefficiencies. VetTheGov.com has been able to uncover millions of dollars in budgetary shortfalls and misspent tax money.
Beginning with the Landfill/Solid Waste department which for years was the talk of the town for actual good government business, has now become a negative on the balance sheet. If you look at the this departments budget statement here you will notice that eventually all good government programs end up losing at some point. The Solid Waste department will charge $3,875,000.00 for services with total expenditures for the program of $4,625,342.00 for a loss of ($750,342.00). The positives for this catagory are required personnel which has stayed at Seven Full Time Equivalents (FTE’s) and some nice cash reserves.
The writer goes on to uncover,
Animal Services department is budgeted for $912,871.00 with charges for services of $501,100.00 for another loss of ($411,771.00). The animal services manager annual salary based on monthly gross wages is $111,345.72. The department also has an animal services director which is paid $72,894.96 annually. The remaining portion divided up for 13 other positions and operating expenses. Who would of thought the dog catching business paid so well? Average response time 28.2 minutes for priority calls.
Here is where it gets interesting! The Human Services and Health Fund department’s employ 306.58 FTE’s out of Mesa County’s 965.58 FTE’s total. Combined budgets total $28,203,268.00 in which a large portion of their revenue comes from Federal government grants. The Human Services department has 220.83 FTE’s with total appropriations of $21,927,203.00. From this 21.9 million, $16,963,706.00 goes to salaries, benefits, and operating costs. Only $4,908,165.00 makes it to actual clients. See Human Services budget here. There is no charge for services to clients. The average Director gross salary is $87,515.00.
VetTheGov.com has several more targets in mind and is currently working on uncovering other stories. One current

Colorado bill SB 200 the Health Care Exchange Bill may just be subject to the VetTheGov’s next oversight. In a recent phone conversation I had with him, he said “this bill is nothing more that a open door for Obamacare.” I personally can’t wait to see what VetTheGov comes up with next.
Please support my friend and help expose Government waste and abuse.
CO Senator John Morse Takes More Tax Payers Money

Colorado State Senator John Morse was recently the subject in the Colorado Accountability Project’s latest article. They discovered that Sen. Morse is collecting money at a rate far higher than any of his colleagues, including both Senate and House leadership members. Morse requested per diem reimbursment, $99 per day, nearly 100 days more than then Speaker Terrance Carrol.
CAP’s report had this to say:
“Most members of leadership only submit for time they spend at the capitol or days when they attend meetings as a representative of the state.
Morse claimed a full 120 days during the legislative session then claimed an additional 211 days, or nearly $21,000, after the end of the session. The majority of those days were labeled as ‘constituent work’ on the reimbursement request; such ‘constituent work’ was not supported by Sen. Morse’s calendars. In fact, days where reimbursements were requested the calendar entries reflected haircuts, dentist appointments and packing and moving.
Recently, Sen. Morse ran an amendment to cut $25,000 from the Attorney General‟s budget. During debate of the same bill, he chastised Secretary of State Scott Gessler for his claims that he could not live on a salary of $68,500. Morse went on to say that Gessler “needed to tighten his belt the way ordinary Coloradans have.”
Sen. Morse has been quick to criticize others while collecting state money at a rate superior to his fellow members of leadership. In fact, Morse requested reimbursement at a rate of 28% greater than then-Speaker of the House Terrance Carroll, 31% greater than President of the Senate Brandon Shaffer and 44% and 68% greater than Republican leadership.”
Why Are Colorado Democrats Protecting Their Appointee?
Update:
Despite a valiant effort by the Colorado GOP Senators, Cevette was confirmed today in the Colorado State Senate. It’s a sad day in Colorado Politics as the Democrats ignore house rules and rubber stamp Hickenlooper’s appointee.
Source: Colorado Senate News
At the confirmation hearing for the directors board of Pinnacol Assurance. John Cevette was answering questions from the panel when, Democrat Senator Lois Tochtrop, stepped over the line breaking senate protocol and advised Mr. Cevette to not answer the questions from Republican Senator Shawn Mitchell.
Senator Mitchell was asking questions about SB 09-281, according to Sen. Mitchell the bill “would have transferred $500 million from Pinnacol’s reserves to the state’s General Fund.” Senator Mitchell wanted to know Cevette’s position on the bill and Mitchell feels the tax payers deserve an answer. He also questions Mr. Cevette’s ability to serve on the Pinnacol’s Board and continue on with his current job, this could only lead to an “unavoidable conflict of interest”.
Senator Mitchell also had this to say, “If Mr. Cevette continues to assert “staff-principal” privilege when questioned about potential conflicts of interest arising from his role as an advisor to the President, such secrecy will inevitably cast aspersions on the Board’s work.”
During the questioning Senator Tochtrop can be heard interrupting Senator Mitchell and Mr. Cevette, effectively protecting and silencing any opposition questioning to the appointee.
Senator Mitchell clearly felt this was a serious breach of protocol and has issued a letter to the Senate President Schaffer with his concerns over Senators Tochtrop’s actions.
Listen to the audio: Democrat Committee Chair Lois Tochtrop Protects Democrat Appointee From Answering Questions.
A copy of Sen Shawn Mitchell’s letter is included below:
February 23, 2011
President Shaffer,
I am writing to express my concerns about today’s confirmation hearing for the members of the Pinnacol Assurance Board of Directors.
During the hearing, I asked Mr. Cevette a question pertinent to the position for which he was nominated. The chair of the committee, Senator Tochtrop, informed Mr. Cevette that he did not have to answer the question. Senator Tochtrop did not rule the question out of order; she arbitrarily shielded the witness from answering it. I believe that the members of the committee and the public deserve an answer, as the matter was directly related to Mr. Cevette’s potential role as a Pinnacol Board member.
My question was whether or not Mr. Cevette expressed an opinion to the President of the Senate regarding SB 09-281, the bill which would have transferred $500 million from Pinnacol’s reserves to the state’s General Fund. The matter of whether or not Mr. Cevette approved of the bill at the time, or offered advice on it, is highly pertinent to his potential work on the Board.
Mr. Cevette’s actions in the past regarding SB 09-281 cut to the heart of our concerns about his appointment: that serving on the Board of Directors while continuing in his present job will place him in a position of unavoidable conflict of interest. If Mr. Cevette continues to assert “staff-principal” privilege when questioned about potential conflicts of interest arising from his role as an advisor to the President, such secrecy will inevitably cast aspersions on the Board’s work.
I respectfully request that Mr. Cevette provide the Business, Labor and Technology committee with an answer to my question. We owe nothing less than complete transparency to the public and the thousands of small businesses who have a stake in Pinnacol Assurance’s success.
Sincerely,
Senator Shawn Mitchell
Union Supporters Rally In Denver, Videos
“Eat The Rich”
“Gay Black Tea Partyer Harassed by SEIU Activists at Denver Rally”
“More… SEIU Activists Harass a Gay Black Tea Partyer at Denver Protest, calls him ‘son’ “
“Pro-Union Supporter at Denver Rally Gets Escorted Away By Police”
“New Civility?”
Denver Restaurant Week 2011
Denver Restaurant Week is one of my favorite times of the year. This is the time that you get to go to the restaurant that you’ve always wanted to try. Maybe you’ve not been to the restaurant because it’s a little out of your price range, well wait no more.
For the low price of $52.80 per couple or $26.40 per person you can dine in style pretty much anywhere in the Denver Metro area. For most of the restaurants this is a great marketing tool, it gets people in the door, and provides a constant flow of customers. Most restaurants will make up any loses with the low prices on liquor sales, and it’s broadens their target market. It’s a win-win or you and the restaurants.
This year I’m looking forward to several restaurants, as long as I can afford it, actually due to a temporary employment gap I’ll probably miss this years Denver Restaurant Week. If this wasn’t the case I’d be looking forward to going to these 5 restaurants:
- Gabriel’s : This is my first pick for several reasons, I’ve had so many people tell me this is hands down the best Italian cuisine in the metro area. Actual Italian people love this place and lastly, the founders chose Sedalia as it’s location. Clearly they’re not trying to be the flashiest and next best fad downtown Denver. They just want to enjoy the foothills, the quiet little town setting and make good food. Italian food is my biggest weakness and I need this fix. You can check out their 5280 menu at http://www.denver.org/denverrestaurant/Menus/Menu.aspx?id=472
- 1515 Restaurant : This is my second favorite place that I haven’t been to yet. With it’s extremely high reviews from The Denver Post, 5280 magazine and other I’ve looked forward to either having someone pay for a lunch for me there or maybe get rich so I can afford the higher prices at this restaurant. You can check out their 5280 menu at http://www.denver.org/denverrestaurant/Menus/Menu.aspx?id=788
- Jax Fish House : This first came on my radar thanks to the TV series Top Chef, when Hosea Rosenberg won the title as Top Chef. Although he’s the executive chef at the Boulder location, I’ve still been pining for a chance to eat at the restaurant. Recently my wife and I have been to another fish place here in Denver and I’ve defiantly deveopled a need for high quality seafood. You can check out their 5280 menu at http://www.denver.org/denverrestaurant/Menus/Menu.aspx?id=640
- Shanahan’s Steakhouse : This is of course on my list, what’s better than steak and potatoes, than steak and potatoes a-la-cart? It’s mere minutes from my favorite haunt, Stanley Pappas Fine Cigars and has the name of one of my favorite football coaches. You can check out their 5280 menu at http://www.denver.org/denverrestaurant/Menus/Menu.aspx?id=776
- India’s Pearl : Not only am I an Indian food virgin, I’ve never had anyone to go with me. This year my brother Bryan would go on this journey. I would love for India’s Pearl to be my first experience with Indian food. You can check out their 5280 menu at http://www.denver.org/denverrestaurant/Menus/Menu.aspx?id=345&c=yes
Ted Harvey and Planned Parenthood Forever Linked
The last three posts on The Move Right were on Ted Harvey and Planned Parenthood, but did you know that this pro-life conservative and the abortion organization are forever linked? It’s true, you can even find this connection on Wikipedia.
Now, I’ll tell you up front, Ted Harvey and another current Colorado legislator are my personal/spiritual mentors. So how do I reconcile Ted’s connection to Planned Parenthood? Well this connection is actually a good one, and endears me to Ted and helps me endorse him for his bid for Colorado’s GOP Chairman even more.
I’m quoting an old article from Ted Harvey’s old website here so you might hear in his own words, exactly what his connection is with Planned Parenthood
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Ted Harvey Declares for State GOP Chair, Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Ted Harvey
Ted Harvey Declares for State GOP Chair
Leading conservative Senator announces bid to replace Wadhams as State Republican Chair
HIGHLANDS RANCH — Today, Colorado State Senator Ted Harvey announced his intention to run for Chairman of the Colorado Republican Party at the upcoming Republican Central Committee Meeting.
“I am declaring my candidacy for Chairman of the Colorado Republican Party because I know I can unite our party and implement a successful campaign strategy to return the GOP to dominance here in Colorado,” declared Harvey. “I have received encouragement from legislators, county Party leaders, and TEA Party activists who believe that I can lead the Republican Party back to victory in 2012.”
“Liberal Democrats have enjoyed four years of unchallenged success in Colorado, far beyond their party registration. The reason they have been so successful is because they have run better, more strategic and aggressive campaigns than Republicans. I am running to beat the Democrats with better talent, funding and conservative leadership than we have had in the past. I will return the Republican Party back to the majority.”
“Unfortunately, this last election saw the fracturing of our conservative political base, and whether or not it is warranted, Chairman Wadhams has lost the confidence of our grassroots and many of our Republican leaders. We did not raise the money and dedicate the resources appropriately to win the statewide and legislative battles that needed to be won. The Colorado GOP needs a bold new leader that will re-energize our entire Party.
“It’s time for new direction, new leadership and new perspective for the State Party. I am eager to work hard to unite our Republican leaders and financial supporters with our traditional party activists and TEA Party grassroots under a principled, dynamic and successful GOP banner,” stated Harvey.
“My vision for the party is simple. I intend to unite our base and return authentic conservative leadership to the Party structure. I will build an aggressive and experienced team of professionals who know how to win elections.”
“Upon winning the election as State Chair, I will step down from my current State Senate seat, roll up my sleeves and take this fight directly to the Democrats.” concluded Harvey.
Ted Harvey’s supporters include:
Senate Minority Leader Mike Kopp (Jefferson County)
Senate Minority Caucus Chairman Mark Scheffel (Douglas County)
Senate Minority Whip Scott Renfroe (Weld County)
State Senator Kevin Grantham (South Eastern Colorado)
State Senator Kent Lambert (El Paso County)
State Senator Kevin Lundberg (Larimer County)
State Senator Steve King (Mesa County)
House Majority Caucus Chairwoman Carol Murray (Douglas County)
State Representative Cindy Acree (Arapahoe County)
State Representative Mark Barker (El Paso County)
State Representative David Balmer (Arapahoe County)
State Representative Randy Baumgardner (North West Colorado)
State Representative Laura Bradford (Mesa County)
State Representative Kathleen Conti (Arapahoe County)
State Representative Don Coram (Montrose County)
State Representative Chris Holbert (Douglas County)
State Representative Janak Joshi (El Paso County)
State Representative Marsha Looper (El Paso County)
State Representative Robert Ramirez (Jefferson County)
State Representative Ray Scott (Mesa County)
State Representative Jerry Sonnenberg (North East CO)
State Representative Libby Szabo (Jefferson County)
State Representative Glenn Vaad (Weld County)
Former State Senator David Schultheis (Colorado Springs)
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Sarkozy: Mideast Christians victims of ‘cleansing’
PARIS – French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Friday that Christian minorities in the Middle East are victims of “religious cleansing”, following deadly attacks on churches in the region.
“We cannot accept and thereby facilitate what looks more and more like a particularly wicked programme of cleansing in the Middle East, religious cleansing,” he said in an annual New Year’s address to religious leaders.
An attack on a Coptic church in the Egyptian city of Alexandria on January 1 killed 21 people. (Read article…)
Back into the swing of things
It’s been months since I’ve truly “blogged”, now that the election’s over I’m unemployed again, I’m looking to get back into the swing of things. I’m open to suggestions on what you’d like to see from www.themoveright.com. I’m also on the look out for other contibutors to TMR. Contact me @ themoveright@gmail.com if you’re interested.
Bennet Fails to Produce Facts on Negative Ads
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Bennet Fails to Produce Facts on Negative Ads
Media Has Called Out Bennet Repeatedly for Negative Attacks
“Unfairly Misleading” – “Sleazy” - “Out-of-Context and Unfair”
DENVER – Ken Buck, Republican candidate for US Senate, today blasted appointed Senator Michael Bennet’s failure to keep his promise to provide support on his website for negative attacks he has launched against Buck. Bennet made the promise to provide facts on his negative ads during the final debate between the Colorado Senate candidates.
“Here is what I would like to do– I am going to post every single – the evidence for every single ad that I have run on our website and your viewers can take a look at that and make a decision about they think these are credible or not.”
Numerous media outlets across Colorado have challenged Bennet about his misleading negative ads, and in some cases, even called on him to stop. Ken Buck responded to Bennet’s failure to live up to his promise saying today:
“News outlets across Colorado have called out Sen. Bennet for putting up negative attack ads that are ‘sleazy,’ ‘unfairly misleading’ and ‘out of context,” Buck said today. “Colorado voters expect more out of their elected officials, and I call on Sen. Bennet to stop these attacks immediately. Unfortunately, however, I suspect as my opponent becomes more desperate, we will see more of these unfounded attacks, not less.
“Coloradans face tough economic times and want solutions to out of control government spending, high unemployment, and a weak economy. Since Sen. Bennet is ashamed of his record as a rubberstamp to the Obama agenda, he has made the decision to go on the attack and mislead the voters of Colorado. I have faith that Coloradans will see through this ploy.”
Early in the KCNC debate, Shaun Boyd challenged Senator Bennet on his negative ads.
Shaun Boyd: Senator Bennet there was certainly a pattern to your ads of framing your opponent as an extremist, and I found frankly, some of the claims to be a bit extreme and we are going to take a look at a couple that were in heavy rotation.
Commercial: Ken Buck wants to privatize social security and he even questioned whether social security should exists at all.
Commercial: Ken Buck wants to end federal student loans for middle class kids
Boyd: Ok, so you talked about having your comments taken out of context you used as backup for these basis for these claims some of Mr. Buck’s comments and I think they were taken out of context. He has talked about protecting social security for seniors I think he even suggested that we should be able to will our benefits should we die before collecting on them. On student loans he was not opposed to the loans, I think you know that, he was opposed to a law that put them in the hands of the federal government. How do you defend these claims?
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Buck’s Campaign Comments on Clinton’s Endorsment of Bennet
Below is a statement from the Buck campaign regarding President
Clinton’s visit to Colorado–
“Former Presidents are always welcome in Colorado. We hope Pres.
Clinton’s second endorsement in this Senate race is just as successful
as his first.”










