Press Releases

The Kitsap Republican Party receives press releases from a variety of sources and will periodically post them on our site for a period of time. Below are some recent releases received and online for viewing now.

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PLEASE JOIN US FOR A PEP TALK

We are business and property taxpayers...with good news to share!

There are "good for jobs" issues on the ballot this fall...

There are some very good candidates, who want to represent us in this Washington... and the other one…and best of all,

NOVEMBER IS COMING...

WE ARE: Americans For Prosperity, the National Federation of Independent Business, The Washington Farm Bureau, the Washington Retail Association, the Building Industry Association and others who are genuinely concerned about not just where we are - but where we’re going in terms of the policies that those we elect will pursue.

We care about jobs! Please join us! Together we CAN – and will – make a difference this year! If it’s going to be different – we must help make it happen! Special guests – and great information! Come on over!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Business and property taxpayers, their families & friends. Candidates who share our concerns for jobs and who’ll commit to work for real reforms needed to turn our local economies around and restore jobs.

WHEN AND WHERE:

Please meet us at one or more of the locations listed here. Spend a few minutes with us, or stay with us for as many stops as you can. Please tell your friends and bring them with you.

For more information or specific travel routes, updates, and planned intermittent stops between the locations listed - please send email to katpep2010@gmail.com.

 

THURSDAY, July 29:
S. Pierce 7:30 AM
Lakewood, Great American Casino, 10117 So Tacoma Way, just off I-5

Then off to Kitsap, on to Mason…

And back to Kitsap
THURSDAY, July 29:
6:30 PM
Bremerton, KITSAP HBA, 5251 Auto Center Way

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AND THOSE WHO SUPPORT PRIVATE ENTERPRISE, FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND RESPECT THE RIGHTS and INTERESTS OF PROPERTY OWNERS AND BUSINESS & PROPERTY TAXPAYERS. WATCH FOR THE PEP TALK – NIC MOBILE IN YOUR AREA

SEE YOU SOON!  

Click here for full PDF download.

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Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 4:35 PM
Subject: My Campaign Website is Officially Launched 

Hello!

Some of you might not know that I am running for State Representative, District 35, Position 2. I didn't come to this decision lightly, but if we want significant policy changes then we have to make it happen - we need to ensure that a debt free future can exist for our children and our grandchildren!     

At last...here it is:

http://www.ElectLindaSimpson.com

Please, please, please...forward this to your friends and family!

Thanks for your help!

Linda
linda.simpson@hotmail.com

 

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MEET & GREET

CLINT  DIDIER

 

CANDIDATE

FOR U.S. SENATE

 

PUYALLUP PUBLIC LIBRARY

 NORTH ROOM

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 7TH, 2010

 

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

 

324 SOUTH MERIDIAN

 

PUYALLUP, WA  98371

 

CONTACT:

 

DON HOUGHTON, PIERCE COUNTY CHAIRMAN

 

253-961-3262

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The Bainbridge Island Republican Women’s Club

Summer Soirée

With Special Guest Speaker

DINO ROSSI

Candidate for the U.S. Senate

July 15, 2010

Wing Point Golf & Country Club

811 Cherry Ave, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

5:30 ~ No Host Open Bar

6:30 ~ Dinner

$30 per person

**Advance Reservations Required by July 9^th **

Seating is limited, so please make your reservation ASAP

 

rsvp@bainbridgeislandrepublicanwomen.org

or

206-337-5543

 

Please join us for a wonderful evening of

exceptional Conservative company!

 

Additional information online:

http://www.bainbridgeislandrepublicanwomen.org

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Benton Endorses Rossi

For Immediate Release                                             Contact: Press Department June 3, 2010                                                                         360-989-5025

Benton Endorses Dino Rossi

TUMWATER, WA - The Benton for U.S. Senate Campaign today issued the following statement made by Senator Don Benton:

“Four months ago, I set out on a journey to unseat Patty Murray - to help reclaim sanity in Washington DC and turn our country away from the dangerous direction it is headed.

The times could not be more consequential. While politicians like Patty Murray dither in Washington DC:

· Our future grows uncertain,

· Corruption escalates in what was promised to be the most clean and transparent government in history,

· Our standing in the world is diminished by the day,

· Jobless claims remain far too high,

· And our ever-expanding national debt threatens our way of life.

The American people have spent the last few years worrying that high government spending will undo this republic. They see record deficit spending, and they are worried that the economic tragedy in Greece is a preview of things to come.

I have always fought for small government, low spending, and lower taxes. I fought for these principles when I was chairman of the Republican Party, and I have fought for them for the past 16 years in the state legislature.  I will continue to fight to reduce the size and scope of government at every level.

But this is not what Patty Murray believes in. Patty Murray is spending our money faster than we can give it to her. And whatever she cannot take from taxpayers, she’ll borrow from China, and mortgage our children’s future along with it.

We are facing very real problems in America, and it seems as though Patty Murray and our current Congress is completely unable and unwilling to tackle our biggest obstacles.

Because the times could not be more consequential, I must take a close look at what is best for our state and nation now that Dino Rossi has entered the race.

Patty Murray has 6 million special interest dollars in the bank. To defeat her, we must consolidate our resources, and work together to put our country back on the right track.

This goal is extremely difficult to achieve when our resources are divided in a closely contested primary between several well-qualified candidates.

Therefore, since this campaign has never been about me, I have decided to do what is best for my country, my party, and my fellow Washingtonians: I am stepping aside to endorse Dino Rossi.

I am extremely proud of the campaign we have run. My campaign united thousands of like-minded supporters across this state. We have created a huge grassroots network, reached over 10,000 fans on Facebook, and gained endorsements from elected officials statewide.

I want to thank all of the people who have supported me and helped me even in the smallest way with this campaign. You will never know how much I appreciate the trust you have placed in me.  I will continue to fight for you and the things that are important to you.

But, now it is time to come together for a common cause for the good of the state and our nation. We must win this seat and turn our country back to the principles that have made us the greatest nation on earth.”

Click here to watch Senator Benton make the announcement.

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Paid for by Benton for Senate

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From Dr. Art Coday - May 28, 2010 (11:15 am)

In my campaign for the U.S. Senate, my primary goal has always been the defeat of three-term incumbent Senator Patty Murray.  Senator Murray has closely identified herself with the very extreme policies of President Obama and the Democratic Party – massive spending, expansion of government, and intervention into the private sector.
In 2010, Senator Murray is more vulnerable than ever.  We can’t afford to miss this rare opportunity - the stakes are too high.  With high regard and admiration for all the other U.S. Senate candidates, it is clear to me that Dino Rossi has the best chance to defeat Senator Murray, so I am suspending my campaign and enthusiastically endorsing Dino Rossi for U.S. Senate.
Mr. Rossi will be a capable, principled senator who believes in America, its Constitution, its people and their unalienable rights, and the traditional values that have made America great.  His experience in business and in the Washington State Senate, where he helped to balance the budget in a time of great need, will be valuable experience as he tackles America’s fiscal crisis in the United States Senate.  Importantly, his life experience and faith have given him a measure of humility and wisdom which are so greatly needed in public service.
I've been supporting Dino Rossi since 2004, when I worked hard to get him elected as Governor of Washington.  We know how that election turned out, and I fought hard - in the State Supreme Court and U.S. Supreme Court - because I support your right to vote, and I support Dino Rossi.
I’m also announcing today my candidacy for the open State Representative position in the 32nd Legislative District.
The average American is hurting, and in the midst of that suffering, we have a government that is saddling us with unprecedented debt – we’re getting to a point where it is no longer merely objectionable, but a threat to our economic survival.
The voters of the 32nd Legislative District – like the voters throughout this state and all over America – are facing enormous challenges.
My campaign for state representative will present unmistakably common sense solutions to the issues troubling the people of the 32nd Legislative District – our children’s education, transportation gridlock, and public safety.
Healthcare insurance policy properly belongs at the state level, and my life and work experience equips me to offer solutions that will lower costs, improve the quality of care, increase competition, reduce bureaucracy, and put control back where it belongs – with patients, their families, and their doctor.
Instead of soaring unemployment, we need economic growth in the state of Washington.  I will campaign for lower tax rates, respect for property rights, and an improved business climate.  I am opposed to a state income tax.
Outstanding people supported me in my U.S. Senate campaign.  I’ve come into contact with many thousands of individuals through meetings and forums, and through television, radio, Facebook, and Twitter.  My campaign team, volunteers, endorsers, and donors have been amazing – energetic, vigorous, and capable.
I urge all my supporters to support my campaign for State Representative in the 32nd Legislative District and to join me in endorsing Dino Rossi for U.S. Senate.
Arthur Coday, Jr., M.D. 

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Join us at the Tax Day Tea Party Rallies in Olympia and Seattle

April 15th is Tax Day and we're headed to Olympia and Seattle to tell our politicians that we are Taxed Enough Already! If you want to be heard, this is time to join up and speak out! These events are sponsored by CAN and hosted by the Evergreen Freedom Foundation and various Tea Party organizations.

They will feature David Boze, Dori Monson, Kirby Wilbur, Amber Gunn, and Liberty Belle with sketch comedy, live music, and much more! Please click here for more details regarding the events.

Olympia Rally:
We are chartering up to two buses to take us from Poulsbo, Silverdale and Port Orchard to the Olympia Capitol event. However, you must reserve your seat now to save a place on the bus and for us to know whether we need one or two buses.

The buses will leave Poulsbo about 8:30 AM, Silverdale about 9:00 AM, and Port Orchard about 9:45 AM and return in the late afternoon. The cost of the bus will be $15 which is our cost if the bus(s) is(are) full. You must reserve your seat in advance.

Seattle Rally:
If you can't make the Olympia Rally in the afternoon, then come to the Seattle Rally in the evening in Westlake Park in downtown. Please click here for more details. You may use the Kitsap Republican Facebook page to organize carpools.

Please join your friends and neighbors in Kitsap County and make your voice heard on issues like Health Care, Taxation, and Out-of-Control Government! Bring your flags and signs (appropriate, please) and be prepared to have a good time.

Rand Hein
Kitsap Republicans

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From: Sattgast.John@leg.wa.gov
To: Angel.Jan@leg.wa.gov
CC: Austin.Debbie@leg.wa.gov
Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:57:37 -0700
Subject: NEWS from WASHINGTON HOUSE REPUBLICANS: Angel says tax increases will be 'extremely painful' for citizens, votes no


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    --   April 10, 2010

Angel says tax increases will be ‘extremely painful’ for citizens, votes no

Majority Democrats in the House of Representatives today approved a tax increase package totaling nearly $2.5 billion over the next three years. The vote was 52-44.
Rep. Jan Angel, R-Port Orchard, voted “no” on Senate Bill 6143 and issued the following statement:
“I’m very disappointed that this Legislature is increasing taxes by billions of dollars in the middle of one of the worst recessions our state has ever experienced. More than 4,600 people are looking for work in the 26th District. Thousands more who are working have reduced hours. Many businesses are on the edge of closing. This tax package is going to be extremely painful for our people and will result in more job losses and businesses closing or moving because they cannot afford tax increases.
“This especially hits the 26th District very hard. We’re a blue-collar community and many of the tax increases in this legislation take direct aim at those people.
“My district office in Port Orchard is next to a restaurant. A beer truck driver unloading product next door came to my office and outlined what impact these tax increases will have on distributors, retailers and restaurants. That just one segment of the more than 20 tax increases that were approved today in the House.
“We’re at the end of a special session, which has now cost taxpayers nearly $250,000, and the only solution to our budget mess that we’ve been allowed to vote on is tax increases. We should have used this time to restructure our state budget and provide reforms that would get people working again. Instead, the majority party has spent all this time debating which taxes to increase. This is the wrong direction for our state and will only prolong this recession.
“I’m very concerned the worst is not over. But on the positive side, I’m going to be working as hard as I can in our communities to find ways to help our employers create jobs and retain existing ones. I want to make sure people are taking home a paycheck again, and I’m determined to get people back to work.”
Below is an overview of the tax package approved today in the House: CLICK TO READ FULL BILL

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Mason County Republicans
present Art Coday
www.CodayforUSSenate.com
and invite you to

“A CONVERSATION WITH THE COMMUNITY”

Bring your toughest questions and “interview”
Dr. Coday at one of these locations.

Saturday - APRIL 3rd, 2010

IN SHELTON:
9 AM – 11 AM
Civic Center
525 W Cota Street

IN HOODSPORT:
12 PM – 2 PM
Timberland Library
40 N Schoolhouse Hill Rd

IN BELFAIR:
3 PM – 5 PM
Timberland Library
23081 NE Highway 3

For more details contact Pat or Sandy Tarzwell
at (360) 462-1003, cell (480) 390-8548 or visit the events page of www.masoncountyrepublicans.org

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Announcing a new Meetup for Kitsap We Surround Them!

 

What: Non-Group Event: Post-Legislative Session Reception

 

When: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 5:30 PM

 

Where:

Comfort Inn

5640 Kitsap Way

Bremerton, WA 98312

360-377-7666

 

On Tuesday, March 30th, the Port Orchard and Bremerton Chambers of Commerce will host a Post-Legislative Session Reception with Washington State Legislators from the 26th and the 35th Districts. Senators Kilmer and Sheldon, Representatives Seaquist, Haigh, Angel and Finn have accepted invitations to attend.

 

The Reception will begin at 5:30pm and will be held at Comfort Inn & Suites in Bremerton. There will be a social time with refreshments; each of the legislators will speak briefly; and there will be time for questions.

 

Your local area Chambers of Commerce are committed to having a stronger voice with our government officials; advocating for small business; disseminating more legislative information; and working to engage business people and community residents in the public policy process.

 

There is no cost to attend the reception and reservations are not required, however an RSVP either Patti Kirkpatrick or Shawn Cucciardi is appreciated.

Please plan to attend this reception to hear how the session ended and what the impacts will be to our local business economy. For more information about the event or the Chambers’ Legislative Committees please contact Patti Kirkpatrick at 360-876-4407 or pkirkpatrick@cityofportorchard.us or Shawn Cucciardi at scucciardi@Mccormickwoodsgolf.com

 

Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/events/2010/mar/30/2129/#ixzz0jODKqEOg

 

Learn more here:

http://www.meetup.com/Kitsap-We-Surround-Them/calendar/13007414/

 

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Update from Rep. Jan Angel - SPECIAL SESSION ALERT!

 

March 17, 2010

Dear friends and neighbors,
The Legislature was supposed to have completed its business and adjourned its 60-day session last Thursday, March 11. Instead, the governor called a special session, which began Monday, because majority Democrats were unable to reach an agreement on a supplemental operating budget that would address a $2.7 billion shortfall, and on their proposed tax increase of nearly $1 billion.
I’ve received many calls, e-mails and letters about the Legislature going into overtime. I want you to know that I share your frustration!
My Republican colleagues and I had been prepared to vote and bring this session to a close ON TIME.  Instead, in the last week and a half of the regular session, the House speaker brought out only a few bills and resolutions to vote on. We’ve been waiting on the Democrats to bring legislation to the floor for a vote.
 
REPUBLICANS WAIT AS DEMOCRATS FIGHT AMONG THEMSELVES
Before I go further, I think it’s important for you to understand this: Democrats have the majority votes in the Legislature. They have 61 votes in the House. Republicans have only 37 votes. In the Senate, Democrats have 31 votes and Republicans have 18 votes.
My point is that it is NOT partisan politics that held up the session. Democrats had enough votes on their own to pass a supplemental budget and adjourn on time WITHOUT A SPECIAL SESSION.
Unfortunately, while we waited for them to bring legislation to the floor so that we could wrap up the session on time, the Democrats were busy fighting among themselves because “they can't quite agree on the damage they want to do!” 
Those aren’t my words. They are the words of Seattle Times editorial writer Kate Riley, who wrote a column about the disagreements between members of the majority party that has pushed this session into overtime. Read it here: “Democrats turning on Democrats: There has got to be a better way.”
The special session was supposed to begin at noon, Monday. However, no floor action was scheduled until yesterday. The majority party had us vote on 15 bills. The first bill was a measure that would have the state borrow $861 million for energy retrofitting of schools with no means to repay the debt of about $63 million a year. (Read the opinion editorial on this bill from my colleague, Rep. Dan Kristiansen.) With interest, it would cost taxpayers $1.5 billion over 25 years to borrow this money. We’re already in a $2.7 billion deficit. Democrats plan to raise taxes to plug that hole, and now they want to borrow money at a cost of $1.5 billion? What’s wrong with this picture?
 
THERE IS NO GOOD REASON FOR THIS COSTLY SPECIAL SESSION
A special session costs $18,000 a day and they sent lawmakers home yesterday after working for only 2 1/2 hours. We worked through the afternoon today, but took very few votes. There will be no floor votes tomorrow, but we will be back Friday, and then work Saturday and Sunday.
Today is the third day of the special session. The money spent this week for this extended session could have paid for a teacher’s salary for a year. It could have paid for 24 people to be on the Basic Health Plan for one year.
You bet I’m frustrated. And I know you are too!
 
MAJORITY PARTY SEEKS TAX HIKES TO INCREASE SPENDING DURING RECESSION
Even more frustrating, though, is that the governor has called a special session so the majority party can pass a supplemental budget with tax increases totaling nearly a billion dollars!
This, at a time when more than 359,000 people in Washington are out of a job. That’s more than the populations of Bremerton, Port Orchard, Gig Harbor, Tacoma, University Place, Fife, Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, and Shelton combined! The 26th Legislative District has 4,648 people out of work. The Kitsap Sun reported yesterday that Kitsap County has the highest unemployment rate in two decades. Read the Kitsap Sun article.
Why should people who have lost their jobs be required to pay more taxes to bail out state government from its poor spending decisions?
Those poor spending decisions continue, even in the Democrats’ latest budget proposal. The Seattle Times reported that despite claims by the governor and majority Democrats that they’ve “cut the budget,” spending is on track to INCREASE!
Here’s a portion of the article:
“The budget plans, for example, would cut $78 million from the class-size-reduction initiative, I-728, and millions more from social services and higher education. Total cuts currently range from about $650 million in the House budget to more than $900 million in the governor's.  However, the cuts are offset by around $900 million, or more, in increased spending in the budget proposals.”
Click here to read the Seattle Times article.
The $900 million in new and increased spending is nearly the same amount as the majority party has proposed to increase your taxes!
 
HOUSE REPUBLICANS BELIEVE JOBS, NOT TAX INCREASES, ARE THE SOLUTION TO THE BUDGET CRISIS
House Republicans have provided solutions that would set spending priorities and balance this budget WITHOUT TAX INCREASES. We proposed a “Made in Washington” jobs plan that would free up resources for employers in the private sector so they could retain employees and hire again.
We have repeatedly offered our solutions and have been repeatedly turned away by the majority party. We also fought on the House floor for 10 hours to protect the will of the people and save Initiative 960 (Taxpayer Protection Act) from being overturned. Unfortunately, Senate Bill 6130 passed and the governor signed it into law.
Tax increases will only further hurt our economy and families, it will drive employers and jobs into Idaho, it will increase unemployment, and it will create deeper budget deficits long into the future.
I believe tax increases are unnecessary and harmful, and I remain committed to adopting a fiscally responsible budget that makes government live within its means, as you do at home or work.
Call the governor, the House speaker and the Senate majority leader. Tell them “We can’t take any more taxes!” The number is 1-800-562-6000. Do it now!
I invite you to contact my office any time you have questions, comments or suggestions about state government.
Sincerely,

Rep. Jan Angel
State Representative
26th Legislative District
P.O. Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
PHONE: (360) 876-5986
TOLL-FREE LEGISLATIVE HOTLINE: 1-800-562-6000
E-MAIL: angel.jan@leg.wa.gov
WEB SITE: www.houserepublicans.wa.gov/Angel

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Subject: Political Training for Creating Youth Based Political Movements and Organizations
From: chrisihler@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:55:13 -0800


We have crucial days ahead of us in this country. We can make a difference! But we must step forward to lead.

On February 27–28 the Sean Salazar for U.S. Senate campaign invites you and other people of all ages, but especially the youth, to join us for a two-day political leadership class. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an effective campaign leader and would like to know how Obama and Reagan were able to mobilize youth based movements this is the course for you . My goal is to train over 100 students, young people and candidates from all corners of Washington State to be involved in leading others in the political process.

For only $30, the seminar host will provide a hotel stay in Seattle, meals, campaign training, and materials. Our goal is give students the knowledge, training, and confidence to support any political candidate of their choice.

I have participated in many political training seminars in the past. This one is, quite simply, the best. Shortly after receiving training two years ago, I led over 70 people in support of my favorite candidate. Please take a strong look at this seminar, Facebook link, read the flyer, and pass the opportunity to other, elected officials, candidates, organizations, and students.

and

Facebook Link
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=329384280449


Then call Daryn Iwicki at 703.647.3311 ext 311 or email diwicki@limail.us

Located at the University of Washington in Seattle

Sean Salazar for U.S. Senate 2010
Political Organizer
Sean4senate.com

ChrisIhler@gmail.com
facebook/chrisihler
425 422 8584