Chairman Dennis Melby greets Parrott volunteers at MCGOP Headquarters

Last Friday Liz Sullivan, head coordinator of the Neil Parrott for Congress volunteers in Montgomery County joined April Parrott and a room full of volunteers to send out a final mailing to supporters. Folks are voting, the counting starts the evening of November 5. Cast your ballot now and help us welcome a new Congress Member from Maryland in January.

Sixteen months ago, in April of 2023, I launched my campaign for president of the United States. I began this journey as a Democrat, which is the party of my father, and my uncle. It is the party which I pledge my own allegiance to. Long before I was old enough to vote, I attended my first democratic convention at the age of six in 1960, and back then, the Democrats were the champions of the Constitution and of civil rights.

The Democrats stood against authoritarianism, against censorship, against colonialism, imperialism, and unjust wars. We were the party of labor, of the working class. The Democrats were the party of government transparency and the champion of the environment. Our party was the bulwark against big money interests and corporate power. True to its name, it was the party of democracy.

As you know, I left that party in October because it had departed so dramatically from the core values that I grew up with. It had become the party of war, censorship, corruption, Big Pharma, big tech, big ag and big money when it abandoned democracy by canceling the primary to conceal the cognitive decline of the sitting president, I left the party to run as an independent.

Katja Bullock, Nahid and Issa Khozeimeh & Diana Waterman

By Dwight Patel

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Diana Waterman, a pillar of Maryland’s Republican Party, a tireless leader, and a dear friend to many. Diana’s legacy spans nearly two decades of service, during which she helped shape the direction of the Maryland GOP and championed the conservative cause with unwavering dedication. Her passing leaves a void that will be hard to fill, but her impact will be felt for generations to come.

Diana’s journey in Maryland Republican politics began with her role as a founding member of the Chesapeake Republican Women, where she served as Treasurer and twice as President. From those early days, she exhibited the qualities that would define her career: resilience, integrity, and an ability to connect with people on a personal level. Her leadership within the Maryland Republican Party was exemplary. She served as 1st Vice Chair from 2010 to 2013 and later as Chair from 2013 to 2017. In every role, Diana brought a level of professionalism, compassion, and dedication that set her apart.

Where AREN'T we? Members of the MCGOP participated in the parade and festivities for Potomac Day Oct 19 in - where else - Potomac Maryland. Good times, good food and good friends. Sign up with Brad Botwin, Outreach Chair, to participate in another neighborhood event near you.

Weekly Report from Peter Huessy, President of Geo-Strategic Analysis and Resident of Montgomery County since 1979.

King of Comedy

Remarks of Donald J. Trump, at the Al Smith Dinner, New York City,  October 17^th, 2024

“Instead of attending tonight, Kamala’s in Michigan receiving Communion from Gretchen Whitmer.”
Joe Biden has almost disappeared from view, the only way he could be seen less is if he had a show on CNN.”
“Chuck Schumer is here, looking very glum... but look on the bright side, Chuck: considering how ‘woke’ your party has become, if Kamala loses you still have the chance to become the first woman president.”

CBO Confirms:
Biden-Harris Thrifty Food Plan Defied Congressional Intent and Reduced Labor Force Participation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its analysis of the impact the Biden-Harris Administration’s unilateral expansion of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has had on labor force participation. Based on CBO’s estimates, the TFP increase ($300 billion over the next decade) likely lowered the work effort of those receiving benefits. Studies show lower labor force participation results in lower economic growth and delivering federal revenue. [Since taking office, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have signed 142 executive orders costing American taxpayers an additional $2 trillion over ten years.

Attainable Housing Strategies Initiative (AHSI)

By Amy Waychoff

The AHSI, approved by the Planning Board this summer, is now pending before the County Council. Council President Andrew Friedson appears to be a strong proponent of the plan, while County Executive Marc Elrich is a fierce opponent. If adopted, AHSI would allow multi-family homes to be built on single family lots in 82 percent of Montgomery County neighborhoods! This initiative is in line with the United Nation’s 15-Minute city concept, which discourages the ownership of cars. The goals of the plan, as stated by the Planning Board, are to increase the diversity of housing, make neighborhoods less exclusionary (equity), and to create more opportunities for homeownership. 

Tell me if you've voted already. Tens of thousands of Marylanders already have.

We make it so easy you can still sign up and get a mail in ballot to Bank your Vote, we have many days of early voting for you to vote in person, and of course election day is November 5 at your local precinct. Make your choice and make your voice heard now.

I enjoy meeting the folks that come to Headquarters and to our events, chatting with them about their hopes and fears and trying to find the best way to get their wishes and vision accomplished. It’s really by voting and working for the candidates and the cause dear to you. This newsletter will give you so many opportunities to become involved, please take it seriously.

I’ve spoken to the press a lot in the last couple of weeks and also been able to speak to some pretty big crowds. The biggest applause line is usually “we need to dial back the hate.” Folks on our side are certainly tired of it, and I’m thinking the other side is too. Just think, in a little over three weeks the big argument will be “who really won?”

We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us, right now VOTE, have respectful discussions about politics with your neighbors and friends and we’ll work with the election authorities to “trust but verify“ the election results.

Hope to see you in person soon!

By Lori Jaffe

The Attainable Housing Strategies Initiative (AHSI) is essentially the MoCo Planning Board and County Council’s attempt to put our county into compliance with the United Nation’s 15-Minute City concept. But do 15 Minute Cities really work? As often happens when governments follow the leader without thinking about the consequences, our Montgomery County government appears to be behind the curve. If they had only done their due diligence, they would not be under fire now. You can email the Planning, Housing and Parks Committee to register your opposition to the initiative (see below) and sign the petition.  (Note that a financial contribution is NOT required - you can X out of the solicitation, and your signature will still be recognized.) 

Ruby Haberkamp, Leo Salazar and Dennis Melby on Radio America 900 AM

Every Saturday at noon Spanish language Radio America hosts a program presenting features on local politics. Last Saturday Republican Chairman Dennis Melby discussed the upcoming election, the positive values of the Latino and Hispanic community in America, and the trend for them to vote Republican. It was hosted by Leo Salazar, President of the Latin Republican Organization of Maryland.

Co-authors Katie Gorka and Mike Gonzalez

Last week Vice Chair Stacey Sauter presented a discussion of the new book, Next Gen Marxism with authors Katie Gorka, Chair of the Fairfax County GOP and Mike Gonzalez of the Heritage Foundation. The book is available HERE. Great discussion, capacity crowd and the books they brought sold out!