its log! its log
it's big, it's heavy, it's wood!
its better than bad its good
For reference, a few from this 2004 endorsement are in the 2008 elections.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1796766/posts
From the ORIGINAL Cache of the 2004 Republican National Convention
This is the brochure for the protest of the 2004 Republican National Convention.
This brochure is for the groups, Not in Our Name, Code Pink, RNC2DNC, MoveOn, Stonewall and name the group of the day.
There were a lot of thank yous that went out on the anti war protesters mails for all the inside help they had in getting the RNC schedule of events, guests and planning information so they could affectly assemble at all the events.
Look at August 29. A thank you party was held for the Log Cabin Republicans.
its log! its log
it's big, it's heavy, it's wood!
its better than bad its good
RMSP Reference thread BumP
Candidate Application Questionnaire
Once you have completed this portion of the application, you may email it as an MS Word (.doc) attachment to [email edited]. In the alternative, you may fax it to [fax edited] or mail it to: [snail mail edited].
Please do not forget to also download and sign the Candidate Contract, as well as email a photo to [email edited] or mail to the address above.
1. Please provide supporting information to demonstrate that you meet each of the basic candidate criteria.
• Be openly gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender;
• Demonstrate electoral viability;
• Publicly endorse federal Gay/Lesbian Civil Rights Legislation, and similar state and local anti-discrimination laws or legislation;
• Advocate aggressive public policies and positions relevant to HIV/AIDS research, education and treatment; gay and lesbian health and wellness; and women’s reproductive freedom.
2. Briefly describe why you have chosen to run for public office.
3. Have you ever officially sought or held any political office? Please give complete details, including offices and dates.
4. Fully describe all additional political experience, including service as a campaign or party staff member, volunteer, fundraiser or consultant.
5. Fully describe the extent of your community involvement and how that experience relates to your qualifications for public office. Describe any community support for your candidacy.
6. Have you ever participated in a political training conducted by a political party or other organization? If so please list the sponsoring organization, the dates of your participation and a short description.
7. Honestly describe your most notable strengths and weaknesses as a candidate. Thoroughly address any personal or professional circumstances which may have the potential to threaten your candidacy, and your strategies for overcoming them. Include driving records, civil suits, bankruptcy filings, etc.
Your Race:
8. If you are seeking state or local office, describe the current makeup of the elective body for which you are running. If a judgeship, please include a copy of all sections of the local judicial cannon of ethics dealing with campaigning for office.
9. What communities, groups or population segments make up your voter base? Why do you consider them your base? What percentage of the voting population do they represent? Be as specific as possible.
10. Describe the demographics and past voting behavior of your district and how they impact your ability to win. Please use election years similar to the one in which you are running. Explain in detail and include poll data if available.
11. List the name and office of every gay or lesbian candidate who has been elected to office in the jurisdiction where you seek election. Is there a history of openly gay or lesbian candidates running for office in the jurisdiction where you seek election? Include any details you can.
12. Please list and provide detailed descriptions of your primary and general election opposition. Note any incumbents and include potential candidates who may not have officially announced their candidacy. Address both favorable and unfavorable aspects of their candidacies. Are any opponents running as openly gay or lesbian candidates?
13. What endorsements have you and your opponent(s) sought and/or received? Please list endorsement, description of the endorser, and who has received it or who is likely to receive it.
14. Fully describe any matters outside your campaign that may impact your race (e.g., an initiative on the same ballot).
Your Campaign:
15. Describe the present or anticipated structure of your campaign organization, including paid and volunteer staff positions.
16. Who is your campaign manager and what is his or her previous campaign experience?
17. What consultants have been hired for media, polling and/or fundraising? Please describe their background, experience and extent of their relationship to your campaign.
18. Do you have the results from prior elections or any prior election data by precinct for use in targeting?
Your Strategy:
19. What is your campaign plan and strategy for winning?
20. Which demographic groups will you target and how?
22. What is your campaign theme or message?
23. What issues will you emphasize?
24. How will you identify your supporters and get them out to vote?
25. What role will volunteers play in your campaign? How will you recruit and manage them? How many will you need?
Your Campaign Finances:
26. What is your budget for both the primary and general elections? Please attach detailed expense and income budgets.
27. What communities or groups make up your base of donors?
28. Describe your fundraising plan. How much have you raised to date and from what sources? How will your raise the rest of your budget? Include a breakout by categories such as major donors, individuals, PACs, corporations, direct mail, house parties, etc. How much cash do you have on hand?
So we have two Republican presidential nominees who are Log Cabin Republicans - John McCain and Ron Paul.
Let’s remember that when we vote in the primaries.
Gay people have all the rights that we do, but they want SPECIAL rights, and they could ruin the lives of some children.
In Massachusetts Catholic Charities were forced to get out of the adopting business, because the law dictated that they had to adopt out to gay couples, which is against the Catholic religion.