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Severely Disappointed

2006-11-17T19:39:00.000-05:00

Seth Wimer, has completely and utterly destroyed the Delaware Federation of College Republicans in his 2 terms. My previous post (a long time ago- I've been busy) included the achievements in 2004, which led to Delaware being named "Most Improved" at the DFCR's annual business meeting. The "achievements of 2006", if any exist, were dismal.Seth Wimer, the chairman of the DFCR, engineered a

Ideas for Progress

2006-02-23T09:52:00.000-05:00

It's time to be liberal with the way we think about College Republican Operations. It's time to think Big: to set our sites high and on that which may appear to be too lofty a goal, too difficult to achieve, and too much like an utopian dream. Its time once again for new ideas, and renewed purpose. A chance to dream of reaching higher peaks and then doing the leg work to reach the goal.In

Special Election/Convention: New York

2006-02-20T18:14:00.000-05:00

The New York College Republican State Committee issued a Press Release today surrounding the dates and location (Apr 21-24 Hofstra Univ) of their State Convention this year. Leading up to that Convention are multiple volunteer opportunities for New York College Republicans to get involved with.On February 28th, a Special election will be held in multiple districts (7 vacated seats). This is an

"Insulted"

2006-02-11T12:33:00.000-05:00

Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington DC-For over a month now, Nate Walton and the Maine Federation of College Republicans have been preparing for "Mainefest 2006" where "legendary parties last a lifetime." As thursday progressed into friday, original flyers advertising Mainefest could be found anywhere in the hotel.. The momentum was building and excitement was growing. Hotel officials however,

Why CPAC's so great...

2006-02-11T12:29:00.000-05:00

Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington D.C.- Unlike any other event in the country, CPAC offers a wide range of avenues for the development of young conservative leaders across the Country. For those who just began their collegiate experience in the fall, this is a great opportunity for personal revival. As for State Chairs, Leaders, and veteran CPACers, the Conservative Political Action Conference

CPAC

2006-01-28T06:34:00.000-05:00

"Truth Be Told" I've been incredibly busy lately. I will however be at CPAC and more posting will resume around that time. If you would like to write for GOPIntegrity, positions are still available. You can contact me at either GOPIntegrity@hotmail.com or GOPIntegrity through AIM.

Sweet Victory

2006-01-11T03:33:00.000-05:00

Kevin Faulconer is the new district 2 city council representative in San Diego. One thing's for certain- he would not have even had a chance if it were not for the College Republicans.Update 6:15AMFaulconer wins by slim marginFaulconer leads among absentees"With absentee ballots counted, Faulconer had 7,368 votes, or 56.6 percent, to Gonzalez's 5,642, or 43.4 percent."

Polls Are Open

2006-01-10T16:13:00.000-05:00

Word has it that last night the College Republicans orchestrated a 4-hour "extremely innovative" special project. To the average reader, this is a "Midnight type thing." Stay tuned for details...Updated Numbers: A total of 55 College Republicans have helped out with the San Diego City Councilmatic race in district 2 on behalf of Kevin Faulconer this week.One state that was missed earlier is Utah

Honk For Faulconer!

2006-01-09T18:10:00.000-05:00

San Diego - Dozens of College Republicans took to street corners and busy intersections today in what is widely considered to be the most fun campaign activity thus far this weekend: the sign wave.These sign waves and counter sign waves are viewed as a means of boosting momentum and rallying the base for the City's Councilmatic run-off elections tomorrow. It seemed that whenever supporter's of

Represented In San Diego

2006-01-09T00:06:00.000-05:00

The following states have been verified by key sources inside the San Diego operation as having sent College Republicans, many of which are not elected leadership in their respective states. California is a given.MassachusettesNew YorkRhode IslandNevadaMichiganMinnesotaOne Minnesota operative (9 Minnesota College Republicans made the trek to San Diego) exclaimed, "I have never walked up so many

Recent Headlines From San Diego

2006-01-07T15:33:00.000-05:00

Faulconer's Campaign to receive help from College RepublicansFundraising Spikes in District 2 ContestNews Briefs From San Diego CountySAN DIEGO (AP) - Dozens of young Republicans from around the state will be flocking to San Diego to work for Kevin Faulconer's District 2 City Council race. The state's college Republicans are concentrating their efforts on the race in hopes of reversing the

Break out those walking shoes

2006-01-07T15:18:00.000-05:00

Sources indicate that the College Republicans working on behalf of San Diego City Council Candidate Kevin Faulconer are going to be lit dropping for a majority of the day. The Campaign is most definately in GOTV mode with an rigorous 72-hour plan. Although poll numbers are not being released by the campaign currently, the overall accessment is that this race is neck and neck and could go

Sunny San Diego

2006-01-06T22:11:00.000-05:00

The place to be this weekend is in Sunny San Diego if you're a College Republican, Heavy Partier, or simply a politico who just couldn't wait till spring to come for a good lit drop. This weekend, over 30 College Republicans from Across the country are flying into San Diego, expenses paid, in order to work on behalf of Kevin Faulconer. The California College Republicans have been working

Wacholtz Announces

2006-01-06T14:52:00.000-05:00

Alright, Florida isn't in the Western part of the country, BUT it is West of Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, and China (Far East, everything's West of that), but below is the official announcement from Scott Wacholtz for his ascension to the Florida CR throne.*****One of the greatest honors in my life has been the opportunity to serve my country. This began with 6 1/2 years in the Marine Corps and

Tis the Season

2006-01-02T12:42:00.000-05:00

Conventioneers out West, get your name badges ready! The College Republican convention season, where friendships are ruined and strange bedfellows share the sheets, gets underway out West a few weekends from now.The Nevada College Republicans are hosting their convention in Las Vegas on January 13 and 14, where George Higgins will cruise to re-(s)election easily. For a while, it appeared that

Merry Christmas All

2005-12-24T14:13:00.000-05:00

If you haven't noticed, we're busy till after the new year. Be sure to check back then when we'll have an array of spotlights, focus articles, and other essentials for College Republicans across the country. As always, GOPIntegrity@hotmail.com Isaiah 9:2-72 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has

Personal Pride In Houston

2005-12-04T07:53:00.000-05:00

DELAWARE WINS MOST IMPROVED!I have a great deal of pride in the award given to Delaware for "Most Improved Federation." Over the past two and a half years Delaware has grown from a single chapter with regular attendance of under 10 people at the University of Delaware to a bustling organization.Under my leadership in 2004, the DFCR went grew to an organization with over 280 members, which

See Biles

2005-12-03T14:38:00.000-05:00

For up to date information regarding the CRNC National Board Meeting, the best place for you to go at this moment is Texas's own Joe Biles's blog located on the left. We will come out with an overview article shortly following the adjournment of National Board Meeting activities.

Exclusive: NV Loses Executive Director

2005-11-30T12:12:00.000-05:00

Sources indicate that last night, Rob Lee resigned as Executive Director for the College Republicans of Nevada. However, the reason does not appear to be the cause of infighting. In an email sent announcing his resignation:It’s an unfortunate reality, but what I’ve come to realize is that my usefulness to the party has probably outgrown the College Republicans. It provides a convenient way for

Taking up the Torch

2005-11-26T02:58:00.000-05:00

All across America College Republicans are taking action to improve their local College Republican Organization. With 2006 right around the corner, it's been absolutely vital for the state of the CRNC that College Republican Chapters and State Federations take the lead to prepare for the battle that will occur next year against the radical left. In recent history there has not been a more

The Turkeys on Our Plate, and In Our Midsts.

2005-11-23T16:17:00.000-05:00

Thanksgiving is coming, and rest assured that GOP Integrity is going to probably be lazy and eat like the rest of you. However, before we feast, important to note is the upcoming National Board Meeting in Houston a week from Friday. What, pray tell, will become of the meeting. Will the amendment to force all election disputes to the American Arbitration Association hold water at the end of the

Spotlight: Tennessee

2005-11-22T01:19:00.000-05:00

Talk about a serious team of individuals. College Republicans are taking Tennessee by storm. By focusing on Chapter Creation, Leadership Training, Effective Recruitment, Team Building and Networking, the Tennessee College Republicans are growing like wildfire. In the last 3 months, the Tennessee College Republicans have created 9 new chapters for a grand total of 23. These new chapters have to

Field Rep Spotlight

2005-11-19T18:23:00.000-05:00

Cara MerrittAs the CRNC field representative assigned to the Southern Caucus, Cara Merritt had arguably more states to travel than any other field rep. In cases like this, a list is most definately in order:Alabama Arkansas Flordia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi New Jersey North Carolina Ohio Tennessee VirginiaTo attempt to detail Cara's travels in every state visited would be incredibly

Spotlight: Kentucky

2005-11-18T06:02:00.000-05:00

Communication Is KeyAt the end of Spring last year the Kentucky Federation of College Republicans had 13 Chapters. Today it boasts 18 Chapters with more on the way. State Chair Derek Hall is reported to be working to build consensus and to meet the growing needs of these young chapters.This year, for the first time in the history of the Kentucky College Republican Federation, a membership

Spotlight: GWU and the DC Federation.

2005-11-16T20:09:00.000-05:00

There is nothing like flipping channels and seeing College Republicans on the Tele. As I'm typing this I'm watching an event hosted by the George Washington University College Republicans on CSPAN2 (taped Monday).Jeff Holth, College Republican Chapter Chair at GWU, introduced Jack Kemp in front of a large "College Republicans" banner. As Jack Kemp took the platform he proceeded to thank the

Field Rep Spotlight

2005-11-09T17:41:00.000-05:00

Nathan ParsonsAs the CRNC's lone field representative to New Jersey, Nathan Parsons had the task of helping the NJCR federation deliver the volunteers, votes and media for Doug Forrester this past election. Although the election did not turn out the way any of us would have liked, Nathan fulfilled his task to the best of his ability.Following the politically disasterous and illegal fundraising

Judicial Activism

2005-11-09T05:19:00.000-05:00

Not to be outdone by the courtroom tactics of the College Republicans of Nevada, sources indicate that Neil Uhrig is making a similar attempt in Washington to use the courts for Republican causes. In a letter sent to Elliot Newlin, President of the student government at Shoreline Community College, Neil said he and the Washington College Republicans are “prepared to take whatever action

Northeast Caucus: Goals Exceeded, Experience Gained

2005-11-07T11:30:00.000-05:00

Note: Now that GOPIntegrity has added Integritywest, we're also continuing to look for more passionate College Republicans to join the staff. We would like to invite individuals from the Northeast, Midwest and Southern Regions to join the blog as correspondents. E-mail me at GOPIntegrity@hotmail.com to let me know you're interested. It is no secret that I hail from the Northeast caucus. In the

The Race to 50.01%: New Jersey

2005-11-06T01:36:00.000-05:00

Before I Begin this post, I would like to thank GOD for the absolutely incredible fall weather that was had in New Jersey and Virginia today... it was awesome. A great day for campaigning! Ok, onto the post...The Democrats are attempting to run blind, and therefore aren't running at all. As detailed by what's being called e-mail gate, Jon Corzine and his corruptive company are hurting for

New Jersey Tactics

2005-11-04T12:28:00.000-05:00

With the Forrester campaign gearing up to make a big splash in the final 72 hours, one has to wonder: does he really have a chance? And if so, how can I really make a difference?The thing is, New Jersey is a blue state. It is also, no longer 2004, it's 2005. Most importantly however, there's a Republican candidate who's been able to finance one the most pointed campaign New Jersey has ever seen

The Western Front

2005-11-03T02:12:00.000-05:00

War is on the Western front, and the College Republicans are manning the lines. In Colorado, Charlie Smith is leading the fight in Colorado against the once promising Colorado governor, Bill Owens, and his collusion with Democrats trying to gut TABOR (Tax Payers Bill of Rights). According to an email sent to GOP Integrity, Charlie states, “One thing that I have noticed is that the College

Nevada Press Release

2005-11-03T02:03:00.000-05:00

Contact: George Higgins November 1, 2005(775)220-2743 For Immediate ReleaseChairman@crnevada.com UNR College Republicans to Pre-empt military recruitment protest. The College

State of the West

2005-10-26T18:14:00.000-04:00

State of the WestIt seems the campaigns never stop, and this weekend will mark the collaboration of established and emerging federations. This Friday, the California College Republicans will be joined in their efforts to influence the California elections by the College Republicans of Nevada. No doubt, the combination of these hardcore activists from different states will help to strengthen the

Interview: CRNC Secretary Dan Schuberth

2005-10-19T13:08:00.000-04:00

Recently, I've had the opportunity to pose a couple of questions to CRNC Secretary and CR National Fieldman's School Director Dan Schuberth pertaining to the state of the CRNC. Basically I wanted to be able to find out how the CRNC is progressing, what they're doing right now, and where they see the CRNC being 6 months from now (April 2006). Here's the text of the interview: 1) It’s been almost 4

Remembering the Media...

2005-10-16T03:33:00.000-04:00

I found this on GrassrootsPA and was thoroughly impressed! Not only was this article well writen, and put in the Delco Times' editorial page... the final paragraph caught my eye.First Paragraph:When will Silent Bob speak? No, I’m not referring to the notoriously hushed character from Kevin Smith’s movies, but to "Silent" Bob Casey Jr.’s plan for the future of Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate. Oh

Seventh Inning Stretch...

2005-10-11T16:14:00.000-04:00

"It's Stretch Time!" To use a quote from the legendary Harry KalasWith Less than a month to go until the Gubernatorial Elections in New Jersey and Virginia, It's definately looking like a tie game, middle of the 7th inning: Stretch Time.So, the Village People play "YMCA", children dance, and every player brings his best. The Setup man and Closer, the best of the bullpen, are called upon. Pinch

GOPIntegrity: 4 month analysis and Update

2005-10-04T12:36:00.000-04:00

Every now and then it's good to reflect on where you've been, the current state of affairs, and where it is you hope to go... “Thanks for the fantastic write-up on GOP Integrity. Igot a real kick out of it, and have had a surprisingamount of feed-back from the article!”Mike InganamortChairman, D.C. FederationIn just four months since GOPIntegrity’s humble launch on June 4th, various chapters and

National Board Meeting Update

2005-10-03T02:48:00.000-04:00

The National Board Meeting has been called for, constitutionally, exactly 60 days in advance. At this point in time, it can be expected that National Board members will begin to purchase their plane tickets into Houston asap. Here's the text of the CRNC National Board Memorandum, with important parts Bolded Blue. MEMORANDUM TO: All National Board Members FROM: Paul Gourley, Chairman

Spotlight: Rutgers University, NJCR

2005-10-01T01:13:00.000-04:00

"The Time For Action Is Now," explains Joseph McCarthy, President of the Rutgers College Republicans. With New Jersey's gubernatorial election a simple 5 and 1/2 weeks away, and Forrester gaining steadily in the polls against Corzinne, the College Republicans have the opportunity to be the difference.So far, the Rutgers College Republicans have worked countless

Spotlight: Tennessee

2005-09-28T03:06:00.000-04:00

The time is 2003, and the Location is Tennessee. The Bar’s empty and there is no College Republican organization. Enter Zach Condry, an energetic young man who’s passionate about Republican Principles and politics.Zach Condry was the patriarch of the modern Tennessee College Republicans Federation in 2004. As the new federation struggled to get off the ground, it had to deal with the fundamentals

Spotlight: Nevada

2005-09-25T15:35:00.000-04:00

On June 8th, 2005 I wrote a piece titled "On the Rise: Nevada." I started off with, "It's state's like Nevada that excite me." Even though the status of the federation at the time was dismal, without a website, without any money at all really, and the fact that many leaders had never met- I was excited.State Chair George Higgins and Executive Director Rob Lee are both passionate about CR's,

Spotlight: Pennsylvania

2005-09-23T15:05:00.000-04:00

Students for Santorum and Regional Caucus Kick-offs at first Ever Fall SummitRecently, the Pennsylvania Federation of College Republicans held their first statewide Fall Summit. Many believe this was the first ever statewide meeting for CRs in Pennsylvania. Over 80 College Republican leaders from across the state came together to both plan for the coming election and kick off "Students for

New CR Websites

2005-09-22T23:37:00.000-04:00

The Following State College Republican Federations have posted new websites. The links have been updated on the left sidebar.Delaware TennesseeSouth Dakota North DakotaUPDATE 9/24/05: Missouri also now has a new website.If your federation has posted a new website, or if your link is different than what posted, e-mail me at GOPIntegrity@hotmail.com.Also, I have a couple spotlight articles in the

College Republican National Board Meeting

2005-09-21T13:39:00.000-04:00

PETITION FOR MEETING OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF THE COLLEGE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE I, ________________________, Chairman of the duly recognized state College Republican federation of _____________________________ and member of the National Board of the College Republican National Committee (CRNC), do hereby exercise my right as given to me in the CRNC Constitution (Article III,

Ideas: Building Camaraderie & Remember 9/11

2005-09-09T13:49:00.000-04:00

"The MOST VITAL COMPONENT to a successful club is CREATING COMMUNITY," said Berkeley Chapter Chairman Josiah Prendergast in a recent comment post on CRNCCHATTER. I couldn't agree more.Recruitment is key, doing the recruitment tables, working the campus canvass, etc. However something vital to retaining those recruited lost among many chapters today. That vital part is working to create

Spotlight: New York

2005-09-04T01:07:00.000-04:00

Talk about an Organization that's worked it's butt of this summer. In early June, an article was written lamenating the NYCRSC's goals, this is a follow-up.When I think about the NYCRSC, specific words come to mind: structure, stability, and success.Forget "volunteers, votes, and media" for one second. As College Republicans we need to deliver the volunteers, votes and media so our candidates

Katrina Relief: Comment Section Open

2005-09-01T01:28:00.000-04:00

For the past week, I've had an article on New York that I was going to post... and going to post. However, With the news about Katrina- I just didn't think it was right to post about New York, when Hell's broken loose in the gulf states. When the tsunami hit, many CR chapters across the nation did what they could to raise funds for the relief efforts. Now that Katrina has hit, I can only

To Abide By The Constitution...

2005-08-22T02:23:00.000-04:00

FACTS: The Constitution states, in Article 5, Section 2, Subsection 1 (b) of the CRNC Constitution it's stated that, "Caucus elections after the adjournment of the Convention in odd-numbered years shall be decided by delegates."It seems that after a straw poll was taken of the state chairs in the Northeast Region, at least 50% (and maybe more) want the caucus election to take place "sooner,

Spotlight: Virginia Tech

2005-08-12T19:53:00.000-04:00

"Providing the Volunteers, the Votes and the Media."The College Republicans at Virginia Tech know how to do just that. In fact, they know how to do much more, including: chapter planting (New River Community College), campus activism, driving the liberals at VT crazy (making some converts in the process) and winning the prestigious “Virginia College Republican Chapter of the Year” award from the

Press Release: New York

2005-08-12T10:01:00.000-04:00

New York College Republican State Committee PRESS RELEASE- NYCRSC Website Continues to Expand: Message Community For Immediate Release, August 11, 2005 Contact: Kellie Crowley (585) 746-7547 On Friday, August 12, 2005, at 12:00 pm, the NYCRSC will unveil the newest addition to www.nycrsc.org, an interactive message board. The message board will feature multiple forums for events,

THERE'S A HEARTBEAT!

2005-08-10T21:00:00.000-04:00

On the National website... You can no longer register for the 2005 convention Eric Hoplin is no longer chairman Paul Gourley has a message up There's the implication that a new, different site will be launched in the coming days. The link is on the left.

Spotlight: Rhode Island

2005-08-09T09:37:00.000-04:00

"The smallest state with the biggest heart" were the words of Ryan Bilodeau at this year's recent College Republican National Convention. With their plans for the upcoming year, they're going to need a heart like Lance Armstrongs (30% bigger than the normal human's) in order to accomplish all their goals. As per this blog's purpose, GOPINTEGRITY would first like to give some recognition to

Nevada Update and Success

2005-08-08T15:51:00.000-04:00

Once Again, GOPIntegrity is FIRST with the story from Nevada.A few days ago, we were the first to post the complete press release from the College Republicans of Nevada concerning the suspension of the CR chapter at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).Now, the complete text of the UNLV's reply to the CRN's move to file a lawsuit.Monday, August 8, 2005 3:43pmMr. Higgins,I spoke with Peter

Updates

2005-08-05T16:03:00.000-04:00

Some updates on what has already been said in past articles. If you'd like me to update on anything else- IM me at GOPIntegrity or e-mail me at GOPIntegrity@hotmail.com. Then I'll simply update this post. Arizona’s website: Still a “temp” website that should be updated on June 1st Arkansas’s website: John Burris has been named chairman of the log cabin Republicans. You can contact him if

Nevada Press Release

2005-08-04T18:43:00.000-04:00

Contact: George Higgins FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPhone: (775) 220-2743 August 4, 2005Email: chairman@crnevada.com COLLEGE REPUBLICANS SUE CSUN UNDER NEVADA’S FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAWS The College Republicans of Nevada (CRN) announced that its Executive Director, Robert Lee, has been directed to file a lawsuit against the President of the Consolidated

National Spotlight: Remembering the Campaign Pledges

2005-08-02T02:52:00.000-04:00

With Other National CR blogs (listed on left)clamoring about what's taking place in National CR politics, I believe it's necessary to bring up the facts: the pledges/promises of CRNC chairman Paul Gourley's campaign which ended just over a month ago.Things to ponder... The Gourley-Beeson field rep platform states, "I propose the largest off-year field program in the history of the CRNC, with

Spotlight: Oklahoma

2005-07-21T13:50:00.000-04:00

When reporting on the Sooner State it's important to take care to have all the facts straight and make sure you don't jump the gun. CRNCCHATTER's recent praisal of Oklahoma University and the OFCR was flattering, yet in a way it jumped the gun and missed some pretty awesome details that could've possible helped OU's ranking in the top 10 (Actually you did a good job chatter, we just hope to "1 up

New Websites

2005-07-18T19:43:00.000-04:00

Yes, they're everywhere! Even the Indiana CR website (which was a godaddy holding site two months ago) has something that says "www.Indianacr.com is the home of the Indiana Federation of College Republicans." It then goes on to say "a redesign is in progress at this time. We encourage you to check back by July 1, 2005." YES! .... progress... Moving Right along.. do you know that quote "Make

The Dean Scream

2005-07-18T18:38:00.000-04:00

It all started in South Carolina. Howard Dean was going to headline a fundraiser to build up the state party, but was unable to travel there due to problematic weather conditions (blame it all on God, right?). The Republican State Committee took advantage, and held a fundraiser/contest to see who could impersonate his infamous primary Scream. It seems like this fad is spreading.Every state you go

Regional Purpose: Northeast

2005-07-15T05:21:00.000-04:00

With Steve Damion's (NJ) resignation, the resignation of his caucus chairmanship is also implied. So, basically the state chairs from the Northeast will elect a new chair. What does that really mean?Well first, the new National chairman Paul Gourley will endorse someone privately for Regional chair. Then, it is quite possible that the entire region will follow in lockstep, (not wanting to seem

Stand with Santorum and Lynn Swann too!

2005-07-12T11:15:00.000-04:00

Sometimes you just have to give it up for "respect." For a long time College Republicans have been known as the workhorses of the campaigns and are seen simply as volunteers. In Pennsylvania however, that's changing rapidly. As College Republicans begin to take leadership roles in local, Congressional, and Gubernatorial elections, the Pennsylvania Republican State Committee has begun to

Summer of Money, follow up

2005-07-12T00:57:00.000-04:00

As Many have heard already, Mr. Damion from New Jersey has resigned as a state chairman. If the reports of him squandering the New Jersey College Republican budget for his personal gain are true, then I believe there are many who will say he has squandered a lot of his integrity.However, that being said, following our last post, it's important that at least he had raising money on his mind-

Summer of money part II

2005-06-29T00:10:00.000-04:00

Start raising money State Chair!While some state federations were able to do good when it comes to their delegates, others just did not take care of them at all! A couple states paid the convention fee while only a handful paid all expenses. A good majority had the delegates footing their own bill. It's time for that to change! State chairs and executive boards need to start talking to campaigns,

Summer of Money: Part I

2005-06-28T14:01:00.000-04:00

Time to get a Job!Summer's began, we're a year and a half out of the big 2006 elections. Now that the campaign for the CRNC2005 is over, most CR's are starting to settle down pull out their wallet and realizing... that the free beer at Davidson's parties were awesome yet sadly short-lived. As we look for greenbacks to pay for our next cold one, we do the only logical choicewhen we can't find any:

Looking ahead 2005, 2006

2005-06-26T01:24:00.000-04:00

Following an election the first thing discussed by the pundits is "unity," right? Well that depends. In primary elections, such as the recent New Jersey gubernatorial primary, unity is sometimes seen as a four-letter word. College Republicans worked on all different fronts and are still somewhat scarred by the primary. In that instance, yes unity must be reached to it's fullest extent. Following

We Have a new Chairman!

2005-06-25T14:17:00.000-04:00

Following months of discussion, endorsements, alleged hidden motives and blatant (yet sometimes baseless) attacks, despite mudslinging (and support) blogs on each side and after an intense convening of the credentials committee and an incredible (for lack of a more defining word) debate, the delegates have finally submitted their votes and it's been reported out of the Crystal Gateway Marriot

convention must-attends

2005-06-20T15:43:00.000-04:00

This past week has held many College Republicans across the nation in anticipation of what looks to be one of this year's most incredible CR events: the College Republican National Convention. In terms of this year's race for National Chairman a few important key events must be noted.1) Credentials meeting: Many thanks to Adam Deguire for withdrawing his contention that 17 states be

Arizona fun in the sun

2005-06-18T12:32:00.000-04:00

Note: I must apologize for sporadic posting this past week, I spent a good amount of time at the beach enjoying the salt water and sun. However, while I was there I realized that a lot of sun can occasionaly go straight to your head...While scanning the various college Republican websites i noticed something new almost immediately when i got to Arizona (yeah i didn't get far initially when

Bottom's up in the D.C.

2005-06-14T14:37:00.000-04:00

Conservatives tend to rail against big programs that are inefficient. Conservatives often rail against a big federal governement and believe very much in state-rights, or in other words "local jurisdiction" or control.With all the hoopla going on in the race for CRNC chairman many CR's in various states are beginning to lose site of those goals and no longer apply them to College Republican

New Jersey addendum

2005-06-08T18:35:00.000-04:00

In the recent GOPINTEGRITY post on New Jersey, accolades were given to College Republicans in the surrounding states that travelled into New Jersey for the primary to campaign for the candidate of their choice. Now that the primary is over, the real battle against Jon Corzinne has begun. There are only 2 gubernatorial elections in 2005, Virginia and New Jersey. To make a long story short, Doug

On the Rise: Nevada

2005-06-08T18:08:00.000-04:00

It's state's like Nevada that excite me. The website is well... uh... lacking, the amount of funds in the bank look to be in the single digits (if at that), communication with the state party is lackluster at best, and many federation and chapter leaders have never even met. Sounds dismal, right?Wrong! It seems those in Nevada have it coming together. Every now and then there's a CR that just

Spotlight New Jersey: follow-up

2005-06-07T22:42:00.000-04:00

Time to Beat Corzinne! Bret Schundler conceeded his election today as Doug Forester handily won the 2005 Republican Primary in New Jersey. Of all the many primaries i've seen, i think this one was one of the best. Mud-slinging aside (which realistically wasn't terrible), Republicans in New Jersey were able to make a very credible case for reducing taxes and corruption.College Republicans

Spotlight New York: Credentials Committee

2005-06-07T18:50:00.000-04:00

And no, I'm not talking about all the issues, problems or even drama surrounding the National Credentials Committee and New York's involvement in it. A couple blogs mentioned New York earlier this year around the time of the NYCR state Convention and haven't followed up with something substantial since. I think it's about time we fixed that. This is exactly why this blog was created. To stand in

A little Healthy Competition... or intense rivalry

2005-06-06T21:43:00.000-04:00

The analogy has been said over and over again by countless individuals, heck it's even biblical! "Don't you know that in a race all the runners run but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to win the Prize" (1st Corinthians). Many times elections are seen as blood-thirsty competitions. Even CRNC Reality Check has now posted a new article that detail this competition as a matter of

A Summer to Start fresh

2005-06-06T01:12:00.000-04:00

In less than 25 days College Republicans from across the Nation will come together at the National Convention and elect new leadership. Every State that has a College Republican Federation has held their statewide convention and elected new officers who have brought new ideas to the table addressing our ability to elect Republican officials today and develop the Republican leaders of tomorrow.

Spotlight New Jersey

2005-06-05T11:12:00.000-04:00

A Couple days ago the Blog NJCR launched, highlighting some points that have gone unnoticed by many in the CR relm thus far. First, the blog establishes a link between Paul Gourley, Candidate for CRNC Chairman, and Bret Schundler. Next it points out that since Doug Forrester is now the heavy favorite to win the primary, a Bret Schundler defeat could be bad news for Paul Gourley someway,

State Website Links Completed

2005-06-05T02:25:00.000-04:00

As of five minutes ago all state websites are linked up to this site. A definite majority of official State websites contain the simple bare necessities to be viewed as legitimate. Others are being held on godaddy, whereas others clearly state somewhere that they're in the process of editing their website. Others, are clearly MIA. For the few that aren't listed at all simply couldn't be found.

Purpose

2005-06-04T12:36:00.000-04:00

With all the pandamonia going on concerning the College Republican Convention and Elections about to reach a fever pitch, someone needs to point out some of the good things that have occurred in the last 6 months in the College Republican arena. First, College Republicans from different states finally talk to on another again. In all of this "politicking," ideas are being swapped, success stories