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GOP Candidates James Maillette and Frank Tomlanovich participated in a debate August 16 to share their positions and intentions as they pursue the office of Vilas County Sheriff.  Click below to watch Part I and Part II of the debate held by the Vilas GOP: 

August 16 Debate Video Part 1  |  Part 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 16, 2010

Contacts:
Jim Knuth: Vilas County Republicans 715-686-7746
Kim Simac: Republican Women and Northwoods Patriots 715-479-8784
Email: Jim knuth@centurytel.net , Kim northwoodspatriots@gmail.com

GRAND OPENING OF CONSERVATIVE HEADQUARTERS JULY 19

 Vilas County Republicans, Northwoods Patriots and Republican Women of the North jointly open new Eagle River office to promote conservatism as mid-term elections approach.

Eagle River, Wis. - Area conservative groups, including the local Tea Party group known as the Northwoods Patriots and Republican organizations including the Vilas County Republicans and Republican Women of the North, announce the grand opening of their new headquarters at 155 S Railroad Street in Eagle River. All citizens are invited to an Open House to celebrate the opening of the new headquarters on Monday, July 19, at 6:30pm.

Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Candidate Dave Ross, the current Mayor of Superior, will be the guest speaker who will share his values, accomplishments and conservative vision for our state.

Various campaign literature and yard signs will be available as the groups work to promote conservative candidates in the upcoming primary September 14 and general election November 2. Candidates who are members of the Northwoods Patriots or Republican Party are invited to provide their literature for display. An array of Northwoods Patriot and Republican clothing will also be available.

While the three groups maintain separate memberships, meeting schedules and initiatives, they share common goals of conservatism and adherence to our US Constitution. The new Conservative Headquarters will be the host location to future meetings for each of the three groups and has separate membership literature to promote their unique positions and initiatives. All are invited to attend and bring friends and neighbors who would like to get involved in the conservative movement.

The convenient downtown headquarters is situated between D&S Mobil and Alexander’s Pizza, with plenty of free parking right across the street. Public is invited; free hot dogs and cold beverages will be served at the Grand Opening Monday evening.

Only two weeks until the Republican Party of the State of Wisconsin holds its convention.

Please take time to explore the updated Wisconsin GOP website and other Republican materials in preparation for this event.  We need to be involved and help guide our party’s direction for the 2010 elections and beyond.

These GOP principles are posted on the state site:  http://www.wisgop.org/site/c.rtJUJ4MNIqE/b.5714175/k.97C7/GOP_Principles.htm

WIS GOP Convention information posted here:  http://www.wisgop.org/site/c.rtJUJ4MNIqE/b.5831369/k.7FD9/2010_WISGOP_State_Convention.htm

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VILAS COUNTY REPUBLICANS
MAY 17 MEETING - 6:30pm

Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River

Meet Reid Ribble

Great Debate Day of the North

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Republican Women of the North
Diane Misina 715-891-0048
Kim Simac 715-479-8784
Email: rwotnorth@gmail.com

ST GERMAIN Wis - Republican candidates in three key primary races will hold a first-of-its-kind debate in the Northwoods on Saturday May 8 at the St. Germain Community Center on Hwy 155, beginning at 10:00 am. The debate, sponsored by the Republican Women of the North, is free and open to the public.

The Great Debate of the North will provide an opportunity for residents of Northern Wisconsin to hear directly from these candidates about their positions on a variety of challenges facing our state and nation. Republican candidates seeking their party’s nomination in races for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and Lieutenant Governor will debate the issues and discuss their political philosophies.

The Republican Women of the North will welcome attendees and candidates at 10:00 am. They will then award a scholarship to the winning student who best described “What Being a Woman in America Means” in as essay contest recently held.

At 10:15 am, Dave Westlake, candidate for the U.S. Senate, will be introduced. His Republican challenger, Terrence Wall, is unable to attend. Westlake will participate and face questions from the moderators.

Beginning at 11:00 am, candidates for Lieutenant Governor will face off. These candidates will include Ben Collins, Brett Davis, Rebecca Kleefisch and Dave Ross.

Food and refreshments will be available at noon, during which time Secretary of State candidate David King and Vilas County Sheriff candidate James Maillette will address the audience.

At approximately 12:45 pm, all five Republican candidates in Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district race for the U.S. House of Representatives will debate. Candidates in this race include Terri McCormick, Reid Ribble, Roger Roth, Marc Savard, and Marc Trager.

Republican Women of the North recognize the instrumental contributions of time and talents by the Northwoods Patriots, Jerry Burkett for his sound system, and to the Town of St. Germain for the Community Center venue.

For further information about the debate and to schedule interviews with any of the candidates or event organizers, please contact Diane Misina at 715-891-0048 or Kim Simac at 715-479-8784.

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For Immediate Release Mark Block 262-617-2716

TOMMY THOMPSON TO SPEAK AT TAXPAYER TEA PARTY

Milwaukee- Wisconsin’s most famous statesman will be spending Tax Day reminding elected officials that “November is Coming!”

Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson will be among the speakers at the Taxpayer Tea Party at the State Capitol in Madison on Thursday, April 15th. The Wisconsin State Director of Americans for Prosperity, Mark Block, says he is thrilled Thompson is joining the event.

“Tommy Thompson ended welfare as we knew it in Wisconsin, our economy prospered under his watch - creating a half million new jobs and he delivered the largest property tax cut in our state’s history,” Block said, “His message of common-sense conservatism is what Wisconsin needs more than ever.”

Tommy Thompson joins a growing list of taxpayer warriors at the Taxpayer Tea Party including:

1. Vicki McKenna, WISN and WIBA Radio, Milwaukee and Madison
2. Mark Block, State Director, Americans for Prosperity
3. Linda Hansen, Executive Director, Wisconsin Prosperity Network
4. Pat Snyder, WSAU Radio, Wausau
5. Paul Kern, WRJN Radio, Racine
6. Tim Dake, Wisconsin Grandsons of Liberty
7. Kim Simac, Northwoods Patriots ***********
   
8. Michael Dean, First Freedoms Foundation
9. David King, Milwaukee God Squad
10. Ron Johnson, Oshkosh Tea Party
11. Larry Gamble, Oath Keepers

Tax Day Taxpayer Tea Party Rally:

Thursday, April 15th, 2010
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Wisconsin State Capitol
King Street Side of Capitol
Madison, WI

More information can be found at fightbackwisconsin.com

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Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is a nationwide organization of citizen leaders committed to advancing every individual’s right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and scope of government is the best safeguard to ensuring individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans. AFP educates and engages citizens in support of restraining state and federal government growth, and returning government to its constitutional limits. AFP has more than 975,000 members, including members in all 50 states, and 30 state chapters and affiliates. More than 60,000 Americans in all 50 states have made a financial investment in AFP or AFP Foundation. For more information, visit www.americansforprosperity.org
Are you coming with us?  AFP has arranged for a bus — go to www.rightbackwisconsin.com and get your seat asap!

April 13 - Terri McCormick will be in Eagle River at Northwoods Patriots Meeting, 6:30pm, Wild Eagle Lodge.

April 14 - McCormick will be in St. Germain at Republican Women of the North Meeting, 9am, Rustic Manor Motor Lodge - click for meeting info

The 2010 elections will be historically significant for our country and our children’s future.  Come hear Terri McCormick’s ideas for WI’s 8th District representation in Washington and what needs to be done to restore our government to its Constitutional principles.

A Message from Jim Mulleady, read to Senator Feingold while he was at a Listening Session in St. Germain, Saturday, March 20, 2010:

You are not listening.

Yes, you visit all 72 counties in Wisconsin every year. You should be applauded for that.

But, you are not listening.

70% of Americans do not want this.

We will not forget the “Cornhusker Kickback”. We will not forget the “Louisiana Purchase”, “Gator Aid”, “deem and pass”, $100 M for Connecticut hospitals, special deals for Massachusetts, Montana and others. We will not forget the handing over of judge seats, NASA Directorships and the rest of the bribes given for this poor piece of legislation.

We certainly will not forget the way that Congress ignored Article 1, Section 7 of the Constitution.

We will not forget the $500B cuts to Medicare. We will not forget the CBO’s projection that this bill will cut the deficit by $13B.

We have not forgotten that stimulus plan of 2009 was to limit unemployment to 8%. We have not forgotten that Medicare costs 10 times what the CBO projected. Congress and the CBO do not have a very good record of forecasting.

We have not forgotten that the National Debt has risen by a factor of 3 under this President and this Congress.

You support this bill. You believe that this bill does not go far enough and that there should be a single payer option. This county, this state and the people of this nation disagree with you. It is private enterprise that built this nation. It was not the government. It was liberty that made this the most powerful nation the world has ever seen. It was limited government and a government by the people, for the people that distinguished us from the rest of the world.

Now we are facing an economic crisis far worse than anyone even realizes. We are close to Moody’s lowering our bond rating. The rest of the world has lost faith in our ability to pay our bills. When each living breathing American owes $40,000, I cannot blame the rest of the world.

And you have decided not to listen.

You and Washington do not know better than the rest of us. You and Washington have gotten us into this mess. You have the opportunity to stand up against the bribes, appointments, Chicago style politics of thugs and intimidation. You can stand up and say “I will not support the President. I stand against the status quo of closed doors, position giveaways and special interests.”

Nancy Pelosi said when she became Speaker of the House that she was going to “drain the swamp”. The process used with this bill and the promises made, positions granted will be made the focus of 2010 and 2012 elections and I will predict that this will make Watergate look petty. Are you going to put aside your personal views and vote the way of the people? Or are you going to be part of the swamp that is to be drained?

Click to News of the North Article for complete report, thorough coverage with photos and video from yesterday’s event in St. Germain:
http://newsofthenorth.net/article/Top_Stories/National/Sen_Feingold_faces_wrath_on_health_care_bill_on_eve_of_vote/37758

ST. GERMAIN – Sen. Russ Feingold came to St. Germain on Saturday, March 20, for his 32nd “listening session” of 2010 and 1,256th since 1993 and heard a lot of anger from a sometimes raucous and hostile crowd.

About 100 people showed up at the Community Center at noon for the one-hour meeting and, as expected, health care was the big topic.

Several people made statements, most of which were critical of the health care bill now before the House, or interrupted the Democratic Wisconsin senator with catcalls although appreciative applause also broke out at times from some in the audience who supported the health care legislation.

But for the most part it was a confrontational session as speaker after speaker blasted what they see as government takeover of the health care system. Outside a few protesters carried signs opposing “Obama care.” Another said, “Are you listening?”

The placard-carrying critics included Rudy Fuys of Boulder Junction, who said he was “outraged by the taking of $500 billion out of the Medicare program. That’s ridiculous. Myself and many other seniors have paid for this our whole lives and it’s gone. How can they force this on the American people?”

Another critic, James Lynn of Cloverland, said, “They totally corrupted the government and it’s unconstitutional.” Loyd Black (see video clip below) questioned the senator on whether the law should apply to everyone.

Feingold defended his support of health care reform, noting that the vast majority of Americans favored universal health care. (see video clip below), and that he was standing on principles espoused during his previous election campaign.

In discussing the soaring federal deficit and the need to cut spending, he lauded passage of the Control Spending Now Act provision to cancel unspent transportation earmarks, which won Senate approval last week on an 87-11 vote. He said the amendment could save taxpayers at least $478 million a year and considerably more over time.

Feingold also lent his support to an amendment to place a year-long ban on earmarks, although the move was defeated; he likewise endorsed a plan by House Republicans to impose a year-long prohibition on earmarks.

Another subject that came up during a pre-session interview was unemployment. Feingold said the new jobs bill, which President Obama signed into law last week, includes a payroll tax break to make it a bit easier to business to hire more workers.

“But even with this bipartisan effort becoming law, we must remain focused on creating jobs and strengthening the economy. And since the new payroll tax break expires at the end of the year, more must be done. I strongly favor the approach my own jobs tax credit bill takes, which is to provide firms with a tax break for the next two years to help them expand their payroll and put people back to work.”

Other questions dealt with illegal immigration sparking a testy exchange with Kim Simac of Eagle River, a member of the Northwoods Patriots Group (see video clip below). Deficit spending and global warming also came up, but the subject that was on most minds was health care.

Dr. William Raduege, a family physician who works in Land O’ Lakes, Wis., representing the Wisconsin Medical Society, said there should be a permanent fix for what he called the flawed Medicare payment system for doctors and hospitals, without which access to care would be threatened and limited. (see video clip below)

As the health care debate winds down this weekend and the House is on the verge of an up-or-down vote, Democrats appeared confident that the measure would pass after several months of contentious debate, which has not only split both major parties but also the country, according to public opinion polls. House Democrats were quoted Sunday morning as saying they had enough votes — at least 216 are needed — to pass the bill.

Before the listening session, Feingold, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke with NN.N about a new strain in U.S.-Israeli relations stemming from the Israeli government’s announced plans to expand settlements in east Jerusalem, and the growing possibility that former Wisconsin governor and Republican Tommy Thompson may run against him this fall. (see video clip below). Feingold was first elected senator in 1992 and is seeking a third term.

http://feingold.senate.gov/listening/advisories/10/vilas.html

FEINGOLD HOLDS LISTENING SESSIONS
IN VILAS AND FOREST COUNTIES ON MARCH 20

U.S. Senator Russ Feingold will hold listening sessions in Vilas and Forest Counties on Saturday, March 20. Senator Feingold has pledged to hold listening sessions in all of Wisconsin’s 72 counties each year of his six-year term and this will be the Senator’s 18th year of holding listening sessions. These sessions will mark the 32nd and 33rd listening sessions of 2010 and the 1256th and 1257th since 1993. If constituents need special accommodations at the listening sessions they should contact Senator Feingold’s Middleton office at 608-828-1200.

His Vilas County listening session will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium at the St. Germain Community Center, 545 Highway 155, St. Germain. The meeting will last up to an hour.

His Forest County listening session will be held at 3:15 p.m. in the Auditorium at Crandon High School, 9750 US Highway 8 West, Crandon. The meeting will last up to an hour.

“I look forward to meeting with constituents in Vilas and Forest counties, as I learn more at these town meetings than I learn anywhere else,” Feingold said. “In order for me to be an effective legislator, I need to hear from the people I represent and they deserve every opportunity to let me know directly what they think about a particular issue. This is democracy in action and I am grateful to all those who take time out of their busy schedules to come to my meetings and let me know about the issues important to them. The feedback I receive is essential to my job as a U.S. Senator.”

NOTE: SENATOR FEINGOLD WILL BE AVAILABLE TO MEET WITH THE MEDIA FOR A SHORT TIME PRIOR TO THE LISTENING SESSIONS.