HONORING AL PHILLIPS
L to R, Al Phillips, Stacey Sauter and Dennis Melby
Last week the Montgomery County Republican Party honored Committee Member Al Phillips for his years of service as a community member, candidate, political mentor to others and a leader in the Republican Party. Mr. & Mrs. Phillips are moving in West Virginia and we wish them well.
BIDENOMICS
We tease the Democrats 'cause we can't afford not to!
VOLUNTEERS FOR PARROTT
Many members of the Republican Women's Clubs joined April Parrott for two days of literature coordination in support of our Congressional Nominee Neil Parrott for US Congress. About 60 women and men worked at MCGOP Headquarters for two days last week helping the campaign. Parrott's website is located below, a great source for information about events, donations and issues.
ANGRY DEMOCRATS
All week I've been getting phone calls and emails from angry Democrats. They're so upset that The Committee for Better Government has delivered the first set of petitions to limit the Montgomery County Executive to two terms. The first set with almost 13,000 signatures, with thousands more to come.
I calm them down, and tell them yes - there's still time for them to sign. After all, most of the signatures are from Democrats and Non-affiliated, but so many folks thought they'd lost their chance to sign.
No, there's still time. You'll see signature collectors at grocery stores, at community events and local fairs and festivals. Now's your chance to treat the County Exec like the US President and the MD Governor, and most of the other Maryland County Executives - two terms (2T).
But sign when you get a chance, you don't want to be left out of the list. And thanks for all the 2T Committee, their volunteers, collectors, neighbors and friends for making this happen!
THE REPUBLICAN HOLIDAY OF JUNETEENTH
On Wednesday we celebrate the great Republican holiday of Juneteenth.
Our party was founded to put an end once and for all to slavery. We were opposed at every turn by the Democrats and ended up in the depths of a horrible civil war, costing more American lives than any other conflict, but we prevailed.
When President Lincoln put forth the Emancipation Proclamation it took the troops to put it into effect. Juneteenth was the last date that the last state got the word out about freedom. It wasn’t even realized right here in the Montgomery County area until about that time.
We’ve made such great strides since the Republican party started us down this road, but the battle isn’t over. There are folks that have expanded their hatred toward every skin color, race and religion - and we have to be vigilant.
But today we thank Lincoln, Douglass and so many Republican founders for setting us on this road. Happy Juneteenth!
Tell us what you think about the Republicans and the Emancipation Proclamation at [email protected]
Dennis Melby, MCGOP Chairman
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GREAT CROWD FOR TRUMP'S BIRTHDAY
What a wonderful turnout we had for the President Trump Birthday Celebration! Thanks to all of you who were able to attend. Our great Chair, Dennis Melby, was Master of Ceremonies. Vice Chair Stacey Sauter spoke on why we need to support Trump. Board of Education nominee (District 2) Brenda Diaz gave an update on her campaign. The Delegates to the Republican National Convention offered their views on why the next election is so important: Vikki Birkett, Ruth Melson, Brigitta Mullican (alternate), Josephine Salazar.
Read moreMARC ELRICH - MAN OF THE "WEALTHY" PEOPLE
By Lori Jaffe
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich wants you to think that he is a “man of the people.” But does he really represent you? Or does he listen more to the elite class? And do their ideas make sense? You can help the Committee for Better Government limit him to two terms, but you must act soon. Ten thousand valid signatures must be gathered by July 29. (See below).
So, who does Elrich represent? You can get a good idea by reviewing some of his videos to see his recommendations on how you should live your life.
Read moreTHE HUESSY REPORT
Weekly Report from Peter Huessy, the President of Geo-Strategic Analysis, June 17, 2024
California Dreamin’
The coming California budget cuts are just the beginning
By Joshua Rauh
Facing a massive budget deficit for the coming fiscal year, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised state budget for 2024-2025 addresses a $45-billion gap. Even as the Legislature debates the governor’s proposals, which include significant cuts to such priority areas as homelessness spending, the question remains whether California can reset itself on a sustainable fiscal path.
Unfortunately, the cuts will do very little to shore up the long-term fiscal health of the state.
Read moreHow to Say “Thank You”
According to the National World War II Museum, “Nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed on D-Day, major forces from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and 12 other Allied nations. Some 23,400 airborne troops jumped into Normandy from 822 aircraft and gliders. Over 34,000 Americans came ashore at Omaha alone on June 6.” “The Allies suffered over 10,300 total casualties (killed, wounded, or missing), of which approximately 2,400 were on Omaha Beach.”
Today, many Americans don't know about D-Day, what it was and why it was needed. The sad truth is that many in our younger generations were never taught about the many wars in which Americans fought and died for their country. They have no idea why these wars were fought or what the military men and women - and their families - endured to fight in these wars.
But there are enough of us who do know. And we can make a difference. Here are some of the things that you can do to say “thank you” to those who sacrificed for our country.
CELEBRATE PRESIDENT TRUMP
Saturday June 15 Noon
Former President Donald Trump's birthday is Flag Day. Come the next day and celebrate with us at MCGOP Headquarters on Saturday June 15 at noon. We'll have a cake and coffee, you can sign his birthday card to wish him well, hear speeches, meet our Delegates to the GOP Convention in Milwaukee, take pictures with "Trump," pick up campaign signs and memorabilia and more. Buy tickets HERE.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT AND BUY A $10 TICKET EVEN IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND!
At MCGOP, 15833 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville 20855 301-417-9256 We appreciate your support of this fundraising event and hope to see you at the party!
Donations accepted for great TRUMP signs, flags, stickers and gear.
If you can't attend, buy a ticket and write your wishes in the "comments" section. We'll put it on the cards we send to Mar-a-Largo.
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