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Via phone, Cheney fires up GOP activists [Please post YOUR "Party for the President" report here]
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| April 29, 2004
| Jo Mannies, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Political Correspondent
Posted on 04/30/2004 6:32:13 AM PDT by RonDog
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Via phone, Cheney fires up GOP activists
By Jo Mannies
Post-Dispatch Political Correspondent
04/29/2004
Right: Vice President Dick Cheney,left: Senator John Kerry
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Seated next to a life-size cutout of President George W. Bush, Aaron Herr was pumped Thursday night when the call finally came.
Vice President Dick Cheney was on the line.
The vice president was seeking out Herr and the 40 or so others gathered around the speakerphone at Cusanelli's restaurant in Lemay because of who they are - rock-ribbed Republicans devoted to re-electing the Bush-Cheney ticket in November.
"We need to have the largest grass-roots army in history," Cheney said during a 20-minute teleconference with backers gathered at more than 5,000 sites around the country, including at least 65 in the St. Louis area.
Called "National Party for the President Day," the aim of Thursday's gatherings was less about snagging new voters and more about energizing those already committed to the cause.
Cheney encouraged his listeners to go door-to-door, write letters to their local newspapers and call TV stations to advance the Republican message and woo more voters to the fold.
Although Thursday's event was national in scope, it came in the midst of dueling Missouri visits by Cheney - who was in the state Monday - and the likely Democratic nominee, Sen. John Kerry, who's in the state today.
The centerpiece of each man's trip is a speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. Cheney blasted Kerry's record on national defense, and Kerry is expected to fire back. Kerry also is slated to attend a $500,000 fund-raiser in St. Louis, where many Bush donors also reside.
Republicans acknowledge that Thursday's gatherings are modeled, in part, after the monthly grass-roots "meetups" that initially carried Howard Dean to the front of the Democrats' presidential pack. Kerry, a senator from Massachusetts, has continued the practice.
State Democratic Party spokeswoman Christine Glunz said Kerry would be hosting a similar "national party" on May 22...
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TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Culture/Society; Front Page News; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons; US: Arizona; US: California; US: District of Columbia; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: aar; cheney; gwb2004; houseparty; hughhewitt
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Please post YOUR "Party for the President" after-action report here!
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posted on
04/30/2004 6:32:13 AM PDT
by
RonDog
To: davidosborne; WVNan; Rabid Dog; feinswinesuksass; Cinnamon Girl; rwfromkansas; winjud; ...
Please post YOUR "Party for the President" after-action report here!
PING!
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posted on
04/30/2004 6:41:47 AM PDT
by
RonDog
To: RonDog
See also these PREVIOUS threads:
and
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posted on
04/30/2004 6:48:41 AM PDT
by
RonDog
To: RonDog
Two Party's in Saratoga County, both had between 130-150 people. My only suggestion for next time is to start on time with the conference call and have Karen Huges do the intro, she's much more entertaining and lively than the guys who did it last night.
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posted on
04/30/2004 6:49:26 AM PDT
by
1Old Pro
To: doug from upland; ALOHA RONNIE; DLfromthedesert; PatiPie; flamefront; onyx; SMEDLEYBUTLER; Irma; ...
See also, from a
Google NEWS search:
National Party for the President Night
WTAP-TV, WV - 1 hour ago
Seven of those parties were in the Mid-Ohio Valley, including this one at the Pleasants County Library in Saint Mary’s. After ...
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Local Republicans fire up for upcoming election
Holland Sentinel, MI - 4 hours ago
... The Zeeland Republican was one of about a half-dozen local, state and federal officials who turned out for the county's Party for the President, an effort to ...
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Salem residents party for the president
Salem Statesman Journal, OR - 5 hours ago
The Kroes were two of more than 5,000 people nationwide hosting a “Party for the President” on Thursday, the first such party and conference call the Bush ...
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GOP kicks off state convention
Reno Gazette Journal, NV - 5 hours ago
... The Party for the President on Thursday drew many established Republicans and elected state officials, including Attorney General Brian Sandoval, Treasurer ...
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Local GOP gathers for conference call from Cheney
Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA - 6 hours ago
... Dubbed a Party for the President, the shindig was sponsored by Lackawanna County small business owner Alan Davidson, who owns medical printing company Medical ...
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Republicans party to build Bush support
Minnesota Daily, MN - 7 hours ago
resident George W. Bush supporters gathered at more than 5,000 “Party for the President” events across the country Thursday night. ...
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Bush kicks off efforts to marshal GOP vote
Houston Chronicle, TX - 8 hours ago
... were expected to gather in communities across the United States for a national volunteer recruitment drive, billed as a "Party for the President," featuring a ...
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Via phone, Cheney fires up GOP activists
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, MO - 9 hours ago
... Called "National Party for the President Day," the aim of Thursday's gatherings was less about snagging new voters and more about energizing those already ...
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GOP organizing: Tea and Cheney
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - 9 hours ago
... Dear Friends," it begins. "I want to thank everyone gathered at the Party for the President hosted by Sherry and John Swanson in support of my reelection.". ...
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and
Bush Campaign Shifts to Grass-Roots Recruitment
Wired News - 16 hours ago
... were expected to gather in communities across the United States for a national volunteer recruitment drive, billed as a "Party for the President," featuring a ...
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Bush Campaign Shifts to Grass-Roots Recruitment
Reuters - 16 hours ago
... were expected to gather in communities across the United States for a national volunteer recruitment drive, billed as a "Party for the President," featuring a ...
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posted on
04/30/2004 6:53:58 AM PDT
by
RonDog
To: RonDog
Here is part of a pre-event e-mail from
www.georgewbush.com:
Have you ever been on a conference call with the Vice President of the United States? On April 29th, you will get the chance.
On that day, Vice President Dick Cheney will host a special conference call for National Party for the President Day. This event will show the strength of President Bush's support in thousands of neighborhoods and communities nationwide.
Will you and your friends join the party and be on the call?
WHAT: National "Party for the President" Day
Hosting a party is easy and it doesn't cost a thing. Click below to learn more:
http://www.GeorgeWBush.com/Party
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posted on
04/30/2004 6:57:34 AM PDT
by
RonDog
To: RonDog
There were about 160 in Arizona last night!
(I didn't get to make it to one - I was manning the phonebank at the campaign office)
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posted on
04/30/2004 7:02:51 AM PDT
by
adam_az
(Call your State Republican Party office and VOLUNTEER!!!!)
To: RonDog
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posted on
04/30/2004 7:04:00 AM PDT
by
RonDog
To: AnnaZ; feinswinesuksass; DoughtyOne; Cinnamon Girl; Tony in Hawaii; Bob J; diotima; gc4nra; ...
We had 50+ people at OUR "Party" - hosted by Rod Manser at the Proud Bird restaurant near LAX, including...
Redondo Beach mayor GREG HILL - who is runng for California State Assembly in the 53rd Assembly District...
...and SPECIAL GUEST speaker
Maily Nguyen - who expects to have...
TEN THOUSAND (10,000) people...
...at HER "Party for the President" on SUNDAY:
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posted on
04/30/2004 7:21:08 AM PDT
by
RonDog
To: RonDog
Twelve Freepers from Ohio and West Virginia gathered at the Cherry Valley Lodge in Newark, Ohio yesterday at high noon to "Party for the President". In attendance was ohioWfan, Dr.Deb, DollyCali, Common Tator, Mtntop3,dutchess,Molly Pitcher, mountaineer, Mrs.Mtntop3, WVNan and two lurkers, Kathey and Jennifer. Everyone was given a bumper sticker and a button and a flip-flop with "Flip-Flop Kerry's" decal on it.
ohioWfan shared her feelings about the President from day one and her experience of having a son who served in Iraq. Then she sang "God Bless America". Common Tator gave us some lessons in how to win people over to your side. Dr. Deb did a poll analysis. It was very informtive.
We enjoyed a catered buffet and good conversation until 3:00 p.m. Look for pictures and reports sometime this week-end at "A Few of Free Republic's Finest" thread.
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posted on
04/30/2004 7:29:06 AM PDT
by
WVNan
(Be faithful in little things, for in them our strength lies. (Mother Teresa))
To: RonDog
There were at 5 Parties for the President in BUSH Country AKA Sarasota, FL. Hundreds gathered in private homes & hotel lounges & restaurants to sign up as volunteers & to organize for the 2004 campaign!
We have very staunch BUSHmen & BUSHwomen with a strong grassroots effort to win FL...big time ....this time!
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posted on
04/30/2004 8:15:27 AM PDT
by
JulieRNR21
(One good term deserves another! Take W-04....Across America!)
To: RonDog
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posted on
04/30/2004 8:32:18 AM PDT
by
MeekOneGOP
(There is ONLY ONE good Democrat: one that has just been voted OUT of POWER ! Straight ticket GOP!)
To: RonDog
I attended a great Party for the President in Moorpark, California. We had the press there and actually had a pretty good write up in the local paper. There were about 20 of us and what was really exicting is that TWO coalitions were formed - Ventura County Hispanics for Bush and Ventura County Jewish Republicans for Bush. Everyone there realized the importance of acting on the local level to support Bush on the national level. There were at least a dozen other parties going on in Ventura County that evening. I had one last weekend and am planning to have one the last Sunday of every month.
I know some Ventura County Freepers attended a BIG party for the President in Camarillo - hopefully they will be checking in shortly!!
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posted on
04/30/2004 10:26:15 AM PDT
by
Rabid Dog
(Join your FreeRepublic Chapter and make a difference!)
To: adam_az; RonDog
Adam,
Thank you for putting in your time at the campaign office.
I went to party in Tucson; it was great!!! I would post the picture, except I'm an idiot when it comes to doing these things.
To: DLfromthedesert
Are these parties similar to the orgies the RATs put on for Clinton? Oh, wait. That was at the White House. Never mind.
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posted on
04/30/2004 12:33:45 PM PDT
by
1L
To: RonDog
Hi Ron, there was a good turnout in Santa Monica. It is hard to tell how many as it was at a bar and the crowd got mixed. We missed the phone call excitement, but everything was tons of fun. Met local conservatives (which is rare in my town) so that was nice.
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posted on
04/30/2004 12:36:00 PM PDT
by
Feiny
(Happiness is subversive to liberals)
To: 1L
Just log on to www.georgebush.com; sign up; you'll get e-mails, and will be notified when there are parties.
To: WVNan; mtntop3; mountaineer; dutchess; ohioWfan; Molly Pitcher; DollyCali; DrDeb; Common Tator
Twelve Freepers from Ohio and West Virginia gathered at the Cherry Valley Lodge in Newark, Ohio yesterday at high noon to "Party for the President". In attendance was ohioWfan, Dr.Deb, DollyCali, Common Tator, Mtntop3,dutchess,Molly Pitcher, mountaineer, Mrs.Mtntop3, WVNan and two lurkers, Kathey and Jennifer. Everyone was given a bumper sticker and a button and a flip-flop with "Flip-Flop Kerry's" decal on it.
ohioWfan shared her feelings about the President from day one and her experience of having a son who served in Iraq. Then she sang "God Bless America". Common Tator gave us some lessons in how to win people over to your side. Dr. Deb did a poll analysis. It was very informtive.
We enjoyed a catered buffet and good conversation until 3:00 p.m.
Look for pictures and reports sometime this week-end...
That would be THIS thread:
Nan's FReeper Party for the President – Newark OH
April 30. 2004 | DollyCali
Posted on 04/30/2004 4:58:01 PM PDT by DollyCali
Nan's FReeper Party for the President – Newark OH
About the warmest day of the year and SUNSHINE galore was the welcoming "committee" at Cherry Valley Lodge ( http://www.cherryvalleylodge.com/packages/seasonalpackages.cfm ) in Newark OH. This was the Ohio/WV FReeper Party for the President.. hosted by WVNan...
-- snip --
All of us met at least one new person.. Many of us met several. There were 9 FReepers and 3 spouses who shared the afternoon. I understand President Bushes' committee had hoped for 2004 different groups to be held that day/night. As usual we were over expectation with over 8000 parties being held around the nation. I also attended a large (150+)PM party in Mentor Ohio (another thread…later, eventually ????) where there was a video from the president & also live questions from parties answered by VP Cheney. That being said, I should interject that .. We had our own VIPs in Newark..
Included are below.. Dr. Deb.. our "poll lady" who did not disappoint with a great handout & good presentation that was in sync with Common Tator's prior presentation. Deb as a professional educator is a tribute to womanhood & to Politics done Right…she is fun to watch & listen to.! Thanks Dr. Deb.
. . . .
-- snip --
It is always a pleasure to listen to Common Tator's words.. some personal, some historical, some political, FULL of information with a smattering of humor & a smattering of uplifting material. His presentation was great & the question & answer following added depth. What a shame more could not have made the choice to attend & hear him. Alone that was worth the time, effort & $$$.
ohioWfan.. what a heavenly voice doing a luscious Sandi Patti presentation of God Bless America. She said she didn't like to PA.. but she is a pro & her genuine grace flowed & oozed around the room. She had a display of photos & memorabilia from son Eric's tour in Iraq. Many on FR have been prayer warriors with ohio & Eric… (Dr . Deb is holding a ceremonial "something" in her pix)
And then there is Nan.. dear WVNan.. our resident preacher and party organizer.. .. with a huge smile & hearty laugh. She brought 2 friends.. one Kathey , a returnee from last summer & newbie Jennifer. Hope they will register & be part of the FR family. Nan provided many "special things" including a flip flop a piece… (wont mention which FReeper took 2 – okay, accident?)…Thank you Nan for a wonderful job & the financial & time spent to make it a special day of sharing for us all.
-- snip --
The FLIP FLOPS
Newbie mntntop3 & wife were fun to chat with.. from Marietta .
Below are Dutchess & Common Tator
BTW…. Dutchess won the doorprize.. Sean Hannity's new book..
Below Mountaineer & Molly Pitcher "whoopin' it up"
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Another shot of WV attendee is Mountaineer.. Gentle, funny, smart, considerate.. love her posts & love to listen to her when she gets a chance amonst many of we more "vocal (pushy, obnoxious) Freepers" .She is proudly displaying her flip/flop. From her sweet spirit one would never guess she to be a former asst Prosecuting Attorney !!!
Here are the FReepers present…
Back: Mtntop3, WVNan, Mountaineer, Dutchess
Front: ohioWfan, Molly Pitcher, Dolly Cali, Dr. Deb, Common Tator
CLICK HERE for the rest of that thread
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posted on
04/30/2004 6:03:11 PM PDT
by
RonDog
To: RonDog
Duh, Didn't know I was supposed to put it here ron. Sorry and thank you for putting in the link. Love reading about all the other parties etc. I have some info on the Mentor, Oh party also.. 150+ .Maybe tomorrow. enthusiastic group. (the beer helps?)
:)
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posted on
04/30/2004 6:16:41 PM PDT
by
DollyCali
("Trying to keep the Freepers pulling in the same direction is like trying to herd cats." Richard Poe)
To: RonDog
My spouse and I attended a very nice party last night. Hosted by a great family, three great kids. Speaking of kids we had at least 6 or 8 Young Republicans there which was great to see.
We had about 20 people total. One ex-Marine was there. Very rejuvenating for all who attended.
Prairie
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posted on
04/30/2004 6:31:58 PM PDT
by
prairiebreeze
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