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Reserve Your GOP Yard Sign Now
August is almost here, which means you will soon have a chance to show your support for the slate of GOP candidates here in Dallas County. You can pre-order your GOP sign now by emailing your name, address, and phone number with your selection (A or B) to signs@dallasgop.org.
Choice A Choice B
Please also consider making a $5.00 donation or more to help defray the cost of the yard signs. You can click here to make a donation today.
The Emperor's New Clothes
The Dallas Morning News is reporting that Democrat DA Craig Watkins spent $3,000 of campaign funds on a custom made tuxedo. This is yet another example of the DA using his office to benefit personally. Click here to read the entire story.
DCRP Wins Open Records Battle With Dallas DA
The Texas Attorney General ruled on Friday that Dallas DA Craig Watkins must produce his desk calendars and emails relating to public appearances pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act. The Attorney General found that these materials are "public information," and the Dallas DA failed to show why the information should be withheld from disclosure.
This is a major victory for citizens of Dallas County and their right to know what their elected officials are doing during business hours. We will share with you what we find in the DA's calendars. In the meantime, you can click here to read the Attorney General's ruling.
Want to Win a Free IPad?
Want to win a free IPad from the Dallas County Republican Party? Click here to learn how.
DMN: Craig Watkins is at it Again
DA Craig Watkins is at it again. The County is facing a $43 million budget shortfall, but Watkins refuses to make the tough decisions necessary to bring his office's budget in line. Instead, he is more interested in stroking his own personal ego by appearing on national television shows. Dallas County needs real leadership. All Watkins has offered is more petty politics. Click here to read the full editorial.
Volunteer Now
Republican candidates around Dallas County will continue walking neighborhoods and talking to voters every weekend until November. Check back here periodically to see updated information on important walks.
You can also click here to sign up for periodic emails about volunteer opportunities.
Is Craig Watkins the New "Glass Joe"?
Those of us of a certain vintage (think Dukes of Hazzard, Jams, and Run DMC) remember the video game "Mike Tyson's Punch Out." Well, according to The Dallas Morning News's Gromer Jeffers, Dallas DA Craig Watkins may be the modern day "Glass Joe."
Click here to read the column.
Whether Mr. Watkins is really a paper champion -- as many of us suspect -- is no guarantee of success for Danny Clancy and Republicans in November. We need to work everyday to ensure our message of accountability, fair dealing, and honesty is communicated to voters all around the County.
Please take a moment to join our e-mail list so you can receive our regular updates about volunteer opportunities. We already had a successful weekend of campaign precinct walks. Later this month, we will begin phonebanking and expanding our walks.
Latest DMN Editorial: Watkins's "Crumbling Credibility"
Read the latest editorial by The Dallas Morning News by clicking here.
More Deception from Craig Watkins
Another day, another disturbing story about Democrat District Attorney Craig Watkins and his deception about Constablegate.
After refusing to allow an independent prosecutor to investigate the numerous allegations of official corruption against two Democrat constables for more than two years, Mr. Watkins finally asked a judge to appoint a special investigator. Instead of seeking an unbiased investigator, Mr. Watkins selected a personal injury trial lawyer with deep ties to the Democrat establishment. He even donated to Mr. Watkins's political campaign.
Why did Mr. Watkins -- after two years -- make this decision? Mr. Watkins claimed that an unidentified person sent a letter detailing a "scheme" by political opponents to spread lies about him. So who is this mysterious source? Surely this person had enough credibility to allow Mr. Watkins to declare publicly the existence of an investigation.
Not quite. The Dallas Morning News reports today that the source is a man with a long criminal history who is currently in Collin County jail on numerous felony charges including making false statements for property credit, credit card abuse, theft and impersonating a lawyer. At best, Mr. Watkins appears to have been duped by a fraudster. At worst, Mr. Watkins used this dubious claim to justify the appointment of a Democrat insider to investigate his political opponents. The truth may never be known.
If you are tired of the deception, the dirty politics, and more of the same from Craig Watkins, click here to find out how you can help defeat him in November.
More Bad Politics from Craig Watkins
In the latest bizarre twist in the ongoing Constablegate scandal, First Assistant DA Terri Moore announced today that Judge Don Adams had appointed former Democrat State Representative Ted Lyon as a special investigator to investigate “a scheme to implicate public officials, including [Watkins], by lying to investigators.” Mr. Lyon will also, apparently, investigate Constablegate.
Where to start?
First, Mr. Watkins has refused to acknowledge the existence of an investigation into Democrat constables Cortes and Evans since receiving allegations against them in February 2008. Meanwhile, he had no problem having a public press conference one week after receiving a single allegation made by one individual. Mr. Watkins’ selective release of public information seems to be tied to his own political fortunes.
Second, the timing of this appointment is highly suspect. The appointment comes only one week after the damaging discovery that Mr. Watkins had received a memo in February 2008 from County Auditor Virginia Porter detailing allegations against the Democrat constables.
Third, it is hard to see how Mr. Lyon is the most qualified person to take on this role. Mr. Lyon is a partisan Democrat who has donated to many Democrat officeholders, including Craig Watkins. Mr. Lyon is also civil litigator who specializes in medical malpractice, wrongful death, and toxic tort cases.
In the end, this decision appears to be motivated by politics. This is not being “smart on crime.” This is a desperate attempt by a failing politician to divert the public’s attention from his political quagmire.
In his press release, Mr. Watkins complains that he is a "potential victim." No, sir. The real victims are those whose cars were illegally towed by towing companies who allegedly had special relationships with the Democrat constables. The real victims are the police officers who work tirelessly in Dallas County to build cases, only to have your office reject them. The real victims here are the citizens of Dallas County who have had to endure the games from your office. There have been plenty of victims as a result of your actions or inactions, Mr. Watkins, but of them is certainly not you.
Dallas County deserves better leadership from its elected officials. This November, help us sweep out corruption at every level. This November, vote Republican.
Latest Video: Crickets
Democrats in Dallas County have abdicated their responsibilities by remaining silent on the ongoing Constablegate scandals. Watch our latest webvideo entitled "Crickets" by clicking here.
Once you have watched the video, please be sure to sign up as a volunteer for our upcoming precinct walks and phonebanks. The hard work begins now.
Help us sweep out corruption in November. Help us elect qualified leaders who will put the public's interest above their own politics.
Constablegate Update: Watkins' Shadowy Truth
The revelations of this week regarding Democrat DA Craig Watkins and other members of his political party are truly disturbing. Through his omissions and commissions, Mr. Watkins has created an aura of corruption that centers around the District Attorney's Office. His "shadowy" responses about Constablegate have left us with more questions than answers. The editorial in The Dallas Morning News this morning does an excellent job of laying out the facts as the public knows it. You can click here to read the editorial online.
If you are tired of these scandals, please click the "VOLUNTEER" tab and see how you can help elect Danny Clancy to be our next District Attorney, Wade Emmert to be our next County Judge, and an entire slate of leaders of whom you can be proud.
Why Does Craig Watkins Continue to Hide the Truth?
Yesterday, The Dallas Morning News reported that the County Auditor provided a report that detailed allegations against Democrat constables Jaime Cortes and Derick Evans to Democrat DA Craig Watkins in February 2008. Why is this important? The allegations against the constables went public in the summer of 2009. This means that Mr. Watkins was sitting on these allegations for nearly 1 1/2 years before the allegations went public.
And what does Mr. Watkins have to show by way of an investigation into the allegations? Nothing. Not an indictment. Not a charge. Not even an acknowledgement of an investigation. (The cat is out of the bag on the allegations, so it is hard to see why not acknowledging the existence of an investigation would impair law enforcement.) Mr. Watkins has had more than two years to begin complete his investigation into the allegations. Instead, he has misled a grand jury, dragged his feet, and refused the Attorney General (twice) to conduct his own investigation. Simply put, Craig Watkins has failed Dallas County.
And how do we know that Watkins did not do anything with the Auditor's report in early 2008? The Commissioners Court hired retired FBI Agent Danny Defenbaugh late 2009 to conduct an independent investigation after it became clear that Watkins was not conducting an official inquiry. Defenbaugh released his 92-page report in February 2010, two years after Watkins first received notice of the allegations Defenbaugh found evidence of bribery, official repression, violations of the Hatch Act, and illegal campaign contributions. Importantly, Defenbaugh also concluded that most of the witnesses he interviewed had not been contacted by investigators from the DA's office.
Of note from yesterday's story was Mr. Watkins adamant denial that his office ever received the auditor's report. Well, that turns out to be a lie as well. The News is now reporting that the County Auditor has proof that she hand delivered the report to Watkins's office in February 2008. Furthermore, when a public information request was made for the report in 2009, Watkins's office denied its release. Why? Watkins claimed that the information contained in the report was "confidential."
You can read the full article here.
It is now clear that Mr. Watkins is unfit for this office. He has done everything possible to impede a corruption investigation into his fellow Democrat officeholders. And now he has lied to the public about what his office knew about the allegations. Dallas County deserves better.
TDMN: Watkins Knew About Constable Allegations For Two Years
In the never ending saga involving local Democrat politicians, The Dallas Morning News reported this morning that DA Craig Watkins knew about the allegations involving Constable Jaime Cortes's office in February 2008. In the two years since, the DA's office has made no apparent attempt to indict, charge, or investigation Constable Cortes, Constable Evans, or any other person involved in the allegations.
This story raises serious questions about Mr. Watkins's knowledge of the allegations. The taxpayers of Dallas County deserve answers. The taxpayers of Dallas County deserve better.
What Does Craig Watkins Have to Hide?
November could not come fast enough. Democrat D.A. Craig Watkins has already been accused of misusing campaign funds, stonewalling an investigation into his Democrat political allies, and claiming credit for programs he didn't start. Now, the D.A. is refusing to comply with the State's public information act.
Click here to read the full story.
Deandra Grant Named to Best Women Lawyers List
Congratulations to Deandra Grant, Republican candidate for Criminal County Court No. 8, for being named to D Magazine's Best Women Lawyers List. This is a well-deserved honor.
You can click here for the complete list.
Sen. Cornyn Demands Crist Give Back Donations
Senator John Cornyn demanded that Florida Governor Charlie Crist return contributions made by the Senator and the National Republican Senatorial Committee, after Crist poised to defect from the Republican Party.
A.G. to Investigate Voter Fraud in Dallas County
The Dallas Morning News reported today that the Texas Attorney General has stepped in to investigate allegations of voter fraud in the Democrat primary. Why has the Attorney General intervened? Simple. Democrat DA Craig Watkins (again) is refusing to investigate. Sound familiar?
Picture of the Day
We couldn't think of a good story to attach here. We just like the picture. Enjoy.
Support Govenor Perry and All GOP Candidates in Dallas County
In an effort to strengthen the partnership between the Governor’s campaign and the Dallas County Republican Party, Texans for Rick Perry has launched the TX GOP County Challenge 2010. Help all Republican candidates in Dallas County today by becoming a Perry Home Headquarters.
Does Craig Watkins Really Want a "Meaningful Debate?
Democrat DA Craig Watkins told a local blog that he wanted to have a "meaningful debate" with Republican candidate for DA Danny Clancy.
But, when Mr. Watkins had the chance to debate Mr. Clancy, he canceled without explanation. So, does Mr. Watkins really want a debate, or does he want to continue to duck the public and refuse to answer questions about his office? We think we already know the answer.
Watch our latest video and make your own decision.
New Allegations of Democrat Voter Fraud
Brett Shipp at WFAA Channel-8 has another story highlighting problems in the recent Democrat primary election. The problem? Not surprisingly, the votes by mail. This is a problem we have seen for years in Dallas County. Maybe now, someone will do something about it.
Click here to watch the story.
Fox 4 News: GOP Video Rips Dallas DA Watkins
DALLAS - In a new video that has made its way to YouTube, the Dallas County Republican Party is taking pot shots at District Attorney Craig Watkins. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb reports the GOP calls Watkins the "Absent DA."
Click here for the video from Fox 4 News.
Constable Jaime Cortes: I do the "dirty work" for Craig Watkins
In a shocking interview with the Dallas Observer, troubled Democrat Constable Jaime Cortes proudly declared that he was "a 'soldier' who does 'the dirty work' for stars of the county Democratic Party like District Attorney Craig Watkins and Sheriff Lupe Valdez, likening it to his prowess in high school as a blocker in football and rebounder in basketball."
So, Mr. Cortes, what is the "dirty work" you perform for Mr. Watkins? How are you paid for the "dirty work" you perform? Does the performance of "dirty work" have anything to do with Mr. Watkins's refusal to allow the Attorney General to conduct an unbiased and fair investigation? These are questions that should be answered by both Cortes and Watkins.
Click here for the story from the Dallas Observer.
Details for 2010 State Convention Now Available
The Republican Party of Texas has updated information on the upcoming State Convention Dallas. All important information, including hotel details, can be found by clicking here.
TDMN Editorial: Watkins rejects another offer to save him from himself
The Dallas Morning News takes Democrat DA Craig Watkins to task for his failure to investigate his political allies. He continues to put politics above good government. November is just around the corner!
The Craig Watkins "Religious Experience"
As if his repeated politicization of his office was not bad enough, now Democrat District Attorney Elmer Gantry Craig Watkins told The Texas Tribune that voting for him was a "religious experience." Mr. Watkins's inflated ego is disturbing, especially in light of his political antics. Help us send him a message this November by volunteering your time today.
Click here to read the full story from The Texas Tribune
Find Your Early Voting Location
Early voting for the Republican Primary Runoff begins on Monday. You can click here for polling locations.
Craig Watkins Still Ignoring the Public
In what is becoming his standard practice, Democrat DA Craig Watkins refused to speak to a reporter about the ongoing scandal involving Constables Evans and Cortes, both of who are Democrats. (Click here for the full story from The Dallas Morning News.) It is clear that Mr. Watkins intends on arming himself with terse written statements (written by his media handlers) rather than answering the tough questions demanded by taxpayers of Dallas County.
Perhaps Mr. Watkins should spend more time in Dallas County tending to the crisis brewing downtown instead of making national television appearances. Dallas County taxpayers deserve better than this. Mr. Watkins can play the role of Hamlet for so long. The taxpayers are entitled to know his role in this year-long scandal and what, if anything, his office has done to investigate the allegations.
Cal Jillson: Local Democrats "Not to Be Trusted"
In a blog item on the Dallas Observer's Unfair Park, SMU Professor Cal Jillson expressed what many of us already knew: the local Democrat establishment has not had a good few years. Here is the money quote from the story: "It strikes me that the Dallas Democratic Party -- at least its elected officials -- are not to be trusted and should be viewed skeptically," he says. Gee, ya think?
Click here for the full story.
Connect the Dots with Craig Watkins
Sam Merten at The Dallas Observer has another story explaining the increasingly troubling connections between several high-profile Democrats involved in the constable hullaballoo. Let's see if you can connect these dots:
Democrat DA Craig Watkins has been slow-playing an investigation into Democrat Constables Jaime Cortes and Derick Evans. Evans is represented by Democrat State Senator Royce West, who contributed heavily to the Watkins campaign. Cortes is represented by Larry Friedman and Domingo Garcia, former councilman and husband of Elba Garcia.
Dallas DA again rejects corruption probe help from Austin
Another day, another story about Democrat DA Craig Watkins putting politics above good government. This time, the Attorney General, for a second time, has offered his assistance in the investigation allegations of criminal activity by Democrat constable Jaime Cortes. What is Mr. Watkins hiding, and why won't he answer questions? Aren't the taxpayers of Dallas County entitled to answers? Apparently, Mr. Watkins doesn't think so.
Check out the outstanding coverage from Sam Merten at The Dallas Observer and Brett Shipp at WFAA-Channel 8.
Click here for the story (first reported) at The Observer.
Click here for the full story from WFAA-Channel 8.
The Politics of Craig Watkins Leads to Wasted Tax Dollars
After three years of dealing with the politics of Craig Watkins, the Dallas County Commissioners have had enough. They voted yesterday to hire a former Tarrant County Judge to be the Commissioners' full time legal counsel, normally a role for the District Attorney. The real loser in this three year episode is the taxpayer who has to pay for another lawyer because of Mr. Watkins' refusal to work with the Commissioners.
November is just around the corner, and voters in Dallas County will have their chance to replace him with a leader who will work for the people. You can read the full story from The Dallas Morning News after the jump or you can click here.
Will Craig Watkins Investigate Voter Fraud?
The Commissioners Court voted yesterday to call in the Attorney General to investigate voter fraud in Dallas County. There have long been allegations of mischief in mail-in ballots, and the Commissioners are tired of the DA's foot-dragging.
WFAA has the story here or after the jump.
Republicans Participate in Mesquite Rodeo Parade
The Dallas County Republican Party and several candidates enjoyed the day at the Mesquite Rodeo parade. Thanks to the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce for putting together another great program.
Video from the parade is after the jump.
Current DA Claims Credit for Work of Predecessor
Earlier this week, current District Attorney Craig Watkins claimed credit for implementing a repeated offender program in the fall of 2007. So how does this claim stack up to the facts? Judge for yourself.
V.P. Joe Biden Coming To Dallas
Fresh off their passage of the budget-busting health care bill on Sunday, the national Democrats are sending Vice President Joe Biden to raise money to help their beleagured candidates. Let's see if he can hear us now!
You can read the full story from The Dallas Morning News after the jump.
Editorial: Trailblazing women left their mark on Texas parties
The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board published an excellent editorial about the legacy of Sally McKenzie and her impact on the Republican Party. The full story is after the jump.
Send Democrats a Clear Message
On Sunday evening, Americans witnessed one of the most audacious Washington power grabs in our nation's history. With 219 votes, Democrats transformed 1/6th of our nation's economy against the wishes of its citizens. It is clear that Democrats have no intention of listening to our voices, so we have no choice but to make them listen in November.
Passing of Sally McKenzie
Longtime Republican activist and community leader Sally McKenzie passed away last week. A memorial will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Highland Park Presbyterian Church.
The Dallas Morning News published a lovely legacy of her life. Click here to read the story.
RJC Participates in Kosher Chili Cookoff
The Republican Jewish Coalition participated in the annual Kosher Chili Cook Off on Sunday. This is a big event in the Jewish community, and the RJC made sure that the GOP had a presence. Thanks to Craig Rosenfeld, Dan Morenoff, Carolee Blumin, John Goren, Mary Jo Kleiman, Phil Miller, Ben Setnick, and Paul Kaplan.
Pictures after the jump.
Swing Districts Oppose Health Reform
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she plans to bring health-care reform to a vote this week. Democratic leaders cite national polls that show support for individual provisions of the bill as a reason to pass this reform. Yet vulnerable politicians should be warned: Responses to questions about individual benefits, particularly when removed from a cost context, are different from those on the whole bill.
Voters in key congressional districts are clear in their opposition to what they have seen, read and heard on health-care reform. That's one of the findings of a survey that will be released today by the Polling Company on behalf of Independent Women's Voice. The survey consisted of 1,200 registered voters in 35 districts represented by members who could determine the outcome of the health-care debate. Twenty of those members voted for the House bill in November but now may be reconsidering. Fifteen voted against the bill but are under tremendous pressure to change their vote.
Great Success at Greenville Ave. St. Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday was another exciting day for Republican candidates in Dallas County. A number of Republican candidates participated in this year's parade. Republican supporters lined the parade route and show their enthusiasm for our Republican slate.
Candidate participants included Mike Lee, Scala Byers, Judge Marilea Lewis, Vanita White, Deandra Grant, Kenneth Sheets, and Trent Nichols. Special thanks to the Dallas County Young Republicans for helping organize a great event.
Enjoy some of our favorite photos.
St. Patrick's Day T-Shirts are Here!
Our St. Patrick's Day t-shirts arrived last night. You can pick them up at DCRP HQ all day today.
Two More Dems to Vote 'No' on Healthcare Takeover
Stay up-to-date on the lateset vote tally at the National Republican Congressional Committee's GOP Code Red.
Election Fraud Charged in Democrat JP Primary
Dallas County JP accuses victorious rival of mail-in ballot fraud; winner's manager blasts canvassing of residents
A small group of supporters of a Dallas County justice of the peace whose re-election bid was foiled by mail-in ballots demonstrated against voter fraud Tuesday outside where county commissioners held their weekly meeting. Inside the county administration building, elections administrator Bruce Sherbet told commissioners that complaints about mail-in ballots are running at about the same rate as in the past. He said there's no reason to suspect widespread fraud during last week's primary elections. Justice of the Peace Luis Sepulveda, whose precinct includes South Dallas, much of Oak Cliff and other parts of Dallas, has asked the Texas secretary of state to investigate vote fraud in the primary.
House GOP moves toward moratorium on earmarks
Dallas Rep. Jeb Hensarling and others have proposed that the House GOP adopt an immediate, unilateral moratorium on earmarks. House Republicans will meet Thursday to discuss the idea, and it looks like the fix is in. Minority Leader John Boehner. Boehner and the rest of the House GOP leadership, including Texans Pete Sessions of Dallas and John Carter of Round Rock, just issued a statement supporting the idea
Reagan Day Dinner Huge Success
Our annual Reagan Day Dinner was a huge success that drew more than 650 Republican donors, activists, and officeholders. Thanks again to all the volunteers and hosts who made this year's event s successful. Special thanks go to our outstanding speakers: Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Attorney General Greg Abbott, Congressman Jeb Hensarling, State Senator John Carona, State Representative Dan Branch, and Chief Carolyn Wright.
The Dallas Morning News's story is after the jump.
Find Your Voting Location Here
Election day is Tuesday March 2nd. Encourage your family, friends and neighbors to let their vocies be heard by voting in the Republican Primary.
HARRY REID MAKES A HOUSE CALL!
Embattled Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, one of the architects of the Democrat health care "reform" bill is making a house call this Friday to Dallas County!
The Mayor of Irving has invited Mr. Reid to help raise money for his desperate re-election efforts.
Let's make sure that we let Mr. Reid know that his Party's form of liberal policies is not what the doctor ordered for Texas.
Please join the Dallas County Republican Party as we welcome Mr. Reid to Dallas County.
Plan on meeting around 10:30 outside Bring your tasteful signs and, as always, be courteous and be careful.
Your appointment is scheduled with
Senator Harry Reid
Friday, January 15, 2010
10:30 a.m.
5221 N. O'Connor
Las Colinas Marketing Center
Certified List of Candidates
Check here for a certified list of Republican candidates who will be on the ballot in Dallas County. The attached list shows the ballot order for each of the races.
NOTICE OF BALLOT ORDER DRAWING
Dallas County Republican Party
Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 7, 2010
DCRP HQ
10100 North Central Expwy, Suite 175
Dallas, TX 75231
7:00 P.M.
BALLOT ORDER DRAWING - JANUARY 7, 2010
Not later than January 8th, which is the 53rd day before the primary election, the executive committee of each county must meet and conduct the following statutory business:
1. Draw for ballot order of candidate names in contested races3
2. Set the time and location for the precinct conventions4
3. Set the time and location of the county/SD convention5
4. Approve the voting systems
5. Appoint Election Judges and Alternate Judges
Also at this meeting, some counties may wish to establish a Primary Committee, which is optional8. This committee is composed of the County Chairman and four other members of the County Executive Committee.
This committee will have two responsibilities: conduct the drawings for each contested primary race, and proofread the ballot before it is sent to the printer.
On January 6th, 2010, the State Chairman will certify the list of all statewide and district candidates. The State Chairman will then immediately notify all County Chairmen of the names and offices sought by all multi-county district candidates9.
County Chairmen will be in receipt of this list prior to conducting the meeting on
January 8th.
At the meeting on January 11th, either the Primary Committee or the entire Executive Committee shall conduct the drawings for each and every contested race on the primary ballot to determine which candidate will be printed first on the ballot, which printed second, and so on until each candidate's position on the ballot for every contested race has been determined.
1 Section 171.022
2 RPT Rules, Rule #9
3 Section 172.082
4 Section 174.022
5 Section 174.063
6 Section 123.001
7 Section 32.006
8 Section 172.081
9 Section 172.028
A representative of each candidate has the right to attend this meeting1. The County Chairman must post a notice of the time, location, and day of the drawing on the Commissioners Court bulletin board twenty-four hours prior to the meeting.
Senate Bill 1970 Sec. 2 ammends Section 2.053 ; Election Code, to require that ballot to list the offices and names of candidates "Declared Elected" on the ballot seperatly following the opposed races under a heading "UNOPPOSED CANDIDTES DECLARED ELECTED". These candidates shall appear in the same relative order as they would appear if opposed on the ballot. By Numerical Order.
At this same meeting, the County Executive Committee must set the time and location of the precinct conventions. The conventions must be held on the primary election day, March 2nd, at a location within the election precinct, starting between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. However, no convention may start until the last voter has voted.
Also at this meeting, the starting time and location of the county or senatorial district conventions must be set.
The date for county or SD convention is March 20, 2010. ( Time and Location had not been set at the sending of this notice.)
The date for the State Convention is June 10, 11 and 12th. It will be held at the Dallas Convention Center.
Other statutory business which must be conducted includes approval of the use of voting systems and the approval of Election Judges and Alternate Judges.
However, if a vacancy occurs for both the Election Judge and Alternate Judge after approval of the County Executive Committee, the Chairman may make appointments without the Executive Committee.
Final Day of Filing
Monday was an exciting last day of filing at the Dallas County Republican Party. Click here for a complete listing of candidates.
Candidate Filing Update
Candidate filing began December 3rd and will end January 4th. Click here for daily updates.
Gov. Perry Appoints Myers as Justice of the 5th District Court of Appeals
AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Lana Myers of Coppell as justice of the Fifth District Court of Appeals for a term to expire at the next general election.
Myers is judge of the 203rd Judicial District Court of Dallas County, a position she has held since 1995. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, Texas Supreme Court Task Force to Ensure Judicial Readiness in Times of Emergency, and Texas Crime Victims Institute Advisory Council. She is also past Local Administrative District Judge for Dallas County and Administrative Presiding Judge of the Dallas County Criminal District Courts, and a past member of the Dallas County Juvenile Board and Volunteer Center of Dallas County Board of Directors. She is co-chair of the Dallas Bar Association Mock Trial Committee and a member of the Baylor University Women's Council of Dallas. Myers received a bachelor's degree and law degree from Baylor University.
NOTICE OF REPUBLICAN PARTY FILING LOCATION AND HOURS
Please see below for Hours for Filing for place on the Republican Ballot.
NOTICE OF REPUBLICAN PARTY FILING LOCATION AND HOURS
The Dallas County Republican Party will be accepting applications[*] for the 2010 Primary and General Elections at the following times.
The applications may be filed in person or mailed to:
Dallas County Republican Party
10100 N. Central Expressway, Suite 175
Dallas, TX 75231
12/3[†] - 12/4 10:00am - 4:00pm
12/7-12/11 10:00am - 4:00pm
12/14 - 12/18 10:00am - 6:00pm
12/19 1:00pm - 3:00pm
12/21 - 12/23 9:00am - 5:00pm
12/28 - 12/31 10:00am - 4:00pm
1/2 9:00am - 5:00pm
1/4 9:00 am. Until 6:00 pm
The Dallas County Republican Party office is sometimes closed at lunch, so please call for a lunchtime appointment.
All applications must be submitted by 6:00pm on Monday, January 4, 2010. Pursuant to State Law (Sec. 172.023) any application received after the deadline is not timely filed and must be rejected. Applications filed by mail or other delivery method are considered filed at the time of receipt. (Sec. 172.021(c)).
[*] All forms must be properly notarized at the time of filing. It is the duty of the candidate to arrange for notary service. As a courtesy, the DCRP will make every effort to have a notary public in the office on the last date of filing (January 4, 2010). Any candidate wishing to have their applications notarized at the time of filing should call 214-369-9555 to ensure that it will be available.
[†] The building is locked on weekends and holidays. Please call 214-369-9555 to request access on those days.
SPOT LIGHT ON REPUBLICAN CLUBS
The Dallas County YR's are stepping up in the community again and we support them and the positive impact they are having in our community.
Please help them support their philanthropy outreach today!
Bring childrens' shoes to support orphans!!!!
The DCYRs Community Service vision is to support organizations that make an impact both locally and globally while espousing the principle that Republicans are about service to the community, but through quality local community programs instead of government-run initiatives. This holiday season, we would like to show our support for Buckner International's Shoes for Orphan Souls program. Shoes for Orphan Souls began in 1995 by KCBI radio in Dallas, before being adopted by Buckner International, a progressive leader in the movement towards justice for orphans and widows in the Dallas area and nationwide for the past 130 years. Through the Shoes for Orphans Souls, 1.8 million+ pairs of new shoes have been given to at-risk children in the United States and to orphans in 68 countries around the world.
The DCYR leadership asks that you help us support this program by bringing one or more new pairs of children's leather or canvas athletic shoes, socks, and/or shoelaces to DCYR events through our December 5th Christmas party. For more information about the program, view http://www.shoesfororphansouls.org/vid-seven-reasons.shtml Thank you for helping us support those in need this holiday season.
PLEASE DROP OFF DONATIONS AT OUR DCRP HEADQUARTERS.
10100 North Central Expwy, Suite 175, 75231
PRECINCT CHAIR APPLICATION
Application for Precinct Chair for 2010-2012 are now being accepted. Please go to to http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/forms/pol-sub/2-2.pdf to download application
Judge Lana Myers Recognized
Congratulations to Judge Lana Myers for her recognized work on breaking the cycle of prostitution and drug addiction. She was recently profiled by KDFW Fox 4 News.
CONGRESSMAN JEB HENSARLING
The Dallas Congressman is a rising leader among congressional Republicans and a voice of fiscal conservatism. But with spendthrift Democrats running Washington, does he even matter?
Click here to read the entire story.
SPOT LIGHT ON REPUBLICAN CLUBS
The Coppell Republican Club is already fast at work recruiting members, training grassroots activists as well as precinct chairs and election workers. Over the weekend they hosted a booth at the Coppell Oakfest. Headed by Mike Wilcox, who is the DCRP HD115 Coordinator and Club Member. The club handed out cookies supporting our 2010 Judicial Candidates, while providing a booth for those candidates to meet n greet with potential voters. If you live in the Coppell area and would like to join their club, please visit their website at
EARLY VOTING BEGINS MONDAY OCTOBER 19, 2009
EARLY VOTING (Temprano Votando)
Dates, Times and Locations for the (Fechas, épocas y localizaciones para)
Constitutional Amendment / Joint Election (Elección Sobre Enmiendas A La Constitución/Conjunta)
November 3, 2009 (3 de noviembre de 2009)
October 19, 2009 (Monday through Friday) October 23, 2009 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
19 de octubre, 2009 (de lunes a viernes) 23 de octubre, 2009 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
October 24, 2009 (Saturday) 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
24 de octubre, 2009 (sábado) 8:00 A.M. -5:00 P.M.
October 25, 2009 (Sunday) 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
25 de octubre, 2009 (domingo) 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
October 26, 2009 (Monday through Wednesday) October 28, 2009 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
26 de octubre, 2009 (de lunes a miéroles) 28 de octubre, 2009 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
October 29, 2009 (Thursday through Friday) October 30, 2009 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
29 de octubre, 2009 (de jueves a viernes) 30 de octubre, 2009 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Check the Dallas County Election Department Website for voting locations near you
http://www.dalcoelections.org/
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
September Executive Committee Meeting will be held at the DCRP Headquarters. Meet n Greet with our Judicial Candidates and sign their petitions. 7:00 P.M. 10100 North Central Expwy, Suite 175. 75231
A Thank You From Chief Linda Thomas
We received word yesteday that Chief Linda Thomas of the Fifth District Court of Appeals intends on retiring next month. The Dallas County Republican Party will miss the Chief's leadership and experience on the Court, as well her service for the Republican Party. We wish her well in her retirement and thank her for her contributions.
Jonathan Neerman
Chairman
Dallas County Republican Party
Morning Fix: House Republican Recruitment Shines
Rep. Pete Sessions is leading House Republican recruiting efforts.
Remembering Sue Daniel
Funeral Arrangements for Sue Daniel.
Remembering Frank Eikenburg
Frank Eikenburg - Funeral Arrangements & Obituary
Remembering Judge Leonard Hoffman
Honorable Leonard E. Hoffman Jr. - Funeral Arrangements & Obituary
TX Legislature - Election Committee Bills
Below is a list of House Bills that are focused on voting and election procedures that are before the TX State Legislature. Please contact your State Senators and Representatives and ask them to vote NO on passing these bills.
Dallas County Clubs Receive TFRW Awards
The following Dallas County clubs and club members received awards at Thursday's TFRW Legislative Day Luncheon.
Dallas Star Republican Women received First Place Winner for a small club by voluneering 9,047 hours.
Cindy Werner, Dallas Star Republican Women President received First Place Individual with the highest amount of campaign hours. Cindy contributed 2,315 hours.
Congratulations!
Gov. Perry Appoints Stanton to 134th Judicial District Court
AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry has appointed James M. Stanton of Dallas as judge of the 134th Judicial District Court for a term to expire at the next general election. The 134th district is in Dallas County.
Stanton is an attorney in the commercial litigation section of Cozen O'Connor P.C. He is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association and Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. He is co-chair of the Dallas Young Lawyers' Young Voters Committee, a volunteer with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas, and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Dallas. Stanton received a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and a law degree from Baylor University. He replaces Anne Ashby of Dallas.
This appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.
Richardson Republican Women Receive Dewhurst Award
Richardson Republican Women is the proud winner of the David Dewhurst Texas Federation of Republican Women award for most volunteer hours worked for the 2008 General Election for medium-sized clubs.
Judge Anne Ashby Retires
Judge Anne Ashby announced this morning that she will retire from the 134th Judicial District Court effective April 1st.
On behalf of all residents of Dallas County, the Dallas County Republican Party thanks Judge Ashby for her commitment to fairness, justice, and the rule of law. Her service to this County and this State will not be forgotten.
Go to the jump for Judge Ashby's full biography.
President Bush Returns to Texas
Check out the video here of President Bush's arrival back home in Texas.
Prominent Republican Supporter Passes Away
Michael Barrett, a longtime friend of the Dallas County Republican Party and of Republican candidates around the State, passed away Sunday morning. He will be missed.
Click here for the obituary.
DCRP Grassroots Training Seminar
Did you ever want to learn to Twitter? Want to find Republican friends on Facebook? Read more to find out how.
DCRP Announces Gov. Mark Sanford to Headline Reagan Day Dinner
The DCRP is proud to announce that South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford will headline the 2009 Reagan Day Dinner on Thursday, February 26th. Check back for more details.
Recount Confirms that Linda Harper-Brown is the Winner in HD 105 Race
Congratulations to State Representative Linda Harper-Brown on her win in HD 105. Click here for the story from The Dallas Morning News.
Patrick Ruffini Adds His Advice
In a piece entitled "Fix the Movement," Ruffini examines the future of the GOP.
Rod Dreher on Ron Paul
Rod Dreher has an interesting column this morning on Congressman Ron Paul and the future of the Republican Party. Click here to read it.
Holiday Party
Join us on December 10th for our annual Holiday Party.
Open Mic Night
The battle for 2010 is well underway.
Obama's ACORN Problems
What are Obama's ties to ACORN?
Find Your Early Voting Location
Click here to find an early voting location closest to your home or work.
She Had Us at "Can I Call You Joe?"
In a night when the McCain campaign needed no stumbles, Sarah Palin dazzled the nation with a wink and a smile.
Enough is Enough
Facing widespread dissatisfaction inside and outside the Sheriff's Department, Lupe Valdez has resorted to a campaign that portrays her as a victim of an anti-gay campaign.
Voter Registration Deadline
October 6th is the last day to register to vote!
Military Voting
Help ensure that all of our servicemembers' votes are counted!
Knock, Knock, Knocking on Neighbors' Doors
Only five more walking weekends until the big day! Don't miss your chance to walk for victory!
Madame Pelosi's Pontification
Democrat leader Nancy Pelosi took to the floor to castigate Republicans just moments before the critical vote from yesterday.
Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs!
What is the hottest issue facing Dallas County voters based on call volume to DCRP Headquarters: McCain-Palin yardsigns.
Dallas Morning News Endorsements
The Dallas Morning News has begun rolling out its endorsements. We will post them periodically in this blog space.
Overtime at the County Jail
The investigative team at Texas Watchdog has a new analysis of the ballooning overtime at the County Jail under Lupe Valdez's watch.
Bitter and Proud of It
Another look at Barack Obama's dangerous record on the Second Amendment.
Cowboys Win! (Again)
The Cowboys are 3-0 since the Dallas County Republican Party launched its new website. Coincidence? We think not.
Cowboys Win! Cowboys Win!
Two down; seventeen to go.
Haley Barbour is Coming to Town!
Please join the Dallas County Republican Party at its last big fundraiser before the November election. Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour will be our special guest.
"Sliming" Palin
The internet has been flush this week with rumors misstating Governor Palin's record. Sadly, some of these rumors have been picked up by the main stream media, including CNN and MSNBC. Newsweek has debunked these rumors. A link to the article can be found here.
Cowboys Win! Cowboys Win!
One down, eighteen to go.
The Original Mavericks
Team McCain-Pailin is up with a new ad that will air in key markets in batteground states. You can view it here.
New McCain "Temple" Ad
McCain is up in twelve states (Minnesota and Florida now on the list) with a new ad taking jabs at Obama's one-night-only performance at the Acropolis Invesco Field.
Click here to see the ad.
Where There's Smoke . . .
More good news from the Sheriff's Department. It seems that Team Valdez tested the new smoke alarm system in the jail last week, and it went, um, not well. Read more here.
Meet the Next Vice-President
Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska appears to be the perfect compliment to Senator McCain's winning ticket. It sounds have if former Hillary Clinton supporters agree.
Hillary Supporters for McCain
Senator McCain is up in Denver with a new commercial with a former Hillary delegate who is now voting for McCain. Expect to see more of these in battleground states.
Click here for the commercial.
Angie Chen Button Profiled on WFAA
Angie Chen Button, candidate for State House District 112, is profiled here on WFAA.
McCain on Ohio TV
Senator McCain has gone up on television in Ohio. Not suprisingly, the commercial focuses on the economy.
See it here.
New McCain Campaign Ad
Here is another commercial highlighting the difference between Senator McCain and Obama. This one highlights Obama's intention to raise taxes on middle-class Americans the "rich."
The ad points out that Obama's definition of "rich" is a family making $42,000.00.
McCain Ad En Espanol
Senator McCain has a new radio advertisement running on Spanish radio. Listen here.
The script for the commercial is below:
Midnight Cowboy=Born-again Conservative
It seems that actor John Voigt's recent op-ed in The Washingtons has caused quite the firestorm in liberal Hollywood. Best known for his roles in Midnight Cowboy, Mission Impossible, and, most recently, father to Angelia Jolie, Voight was active last year in Rudy Giuliani's campaign for President.
It will be interesting to see who else in Hollywood will be brave enough to support Senator McCain.
Welcome to Our New Website
After several months of meetings, the DCRP is proud to unveil its new website. We are still in the "punch-out" phase of the design, so please check back occassionally for new features. Please provide us your input at HQ@dallasgop.org.
