Unfortunately, Karol of Alarming News, is unable to make it to CPAC so Alex and I will be tag-teaming to take her place. I will cover CPAC on Thursday and Friday and Alex will do Saturday (while I am in Harrisburg for some political festivities). So keep your eyes and ears tuned to SaveTheGOP (and cross-posted at AlarmingNews) for up to the minue, maybe, coverage of CPAC.
Politics1:
CONGRESS. Respected pundit Charlie Cook of National Journal is seeing a very different political environment today as versus a year ago. Then, Cook wrote that Democratic odds of recapturing the US House appeared near impossible. Today, he now believes “the possibility of a Democratic takeover — although less than 50-50 — is very real … Even though House Democrats need a net gain of only 15 seats this November, that task is fairly daunting because the playing field is so small … Nevertheless, the Democrats do have a real shot at ending the GOP’s control of the House … The current model predicts a net Democratic gain of 10 seats. When we factor in a four-seat margin of error, the model projects that as of today, under current conditions, and without speculating about what the national political environment may do between now and November, Democrats will make a net gain of six to 14 seats. With a bit of luck — or a wave of any size — Democrats might even grasp their gold ring: 15 seats.”
Smell what the ‘94 redux is cooking?
This Friday night, Ann Coulter will speak at The George Washington University. I encourage all Savethegop.com readers and staff to attend the event. The feminists have already plastered campus with anti-Coulter propaganda, and are planning (as predicted) a rally. We will need as many conservatives as possible to attend the event. Surely many of you will be in town for CPAC.
The following is an article I wrote for the school newspaper defending my decision to host Ms. Coulter.
Liberals beware! Your worst nightmare is near. No, I’m not talking about a visit from George W. Bush. But, like the president, her mere presence is enough to leave some leftists totally unhinged - and even elicit some flying pies! Her name is Ann Coulter and next Friday night she comes to the George Washington campus. For the College Republicans, it will be the pinnacle of an outstanding, historic year. More importantly, Ms. Coulter’s address will remind the student body that conservative activism continues to prosper – in full force - at this ostensibly “progressive” university.
Coulter has long inspired the wrath of liberal Democrats; you know, the same people who incessantly tout the importance of diversity and sensitivity. Apparently such feel-good tolerance only applies for like-minded liberals. Coulter’s campus lectures routinely engender severe leftist hostilities. This harsh reality has forced her to hire a private bodyguard and meticulously plan her appearances.
But Ann Coulter is more than just a college campus celebrity. At the national level, she embodies the modern-day conservative movement. Last week, on the floor of the United States Senate, Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) highlighted her steady support for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito as a compelling reason to oppose the judge’s confirmation. Who knew that Presidential wannabe John Kerry would actually take political cues from a supposedly “faaar-right” ideologue? Conversely, her criticism of Chief Justice John Roberts caused many on the Right to question the nominee’s conservative credentials. These episodes illustrate Coulter’s power to confer legitimacy on Republican political figures. It is clear that she has far surpassed her role as a commentator and has now become a dominant political leader whose opinions demand the attention of a national audience.
Predictably, the Left has responded with baseless invective, frequently labeling her a “polemicist,” an “extremist,” and a “fascist,” and those are just the uncensored attacks! She was also the subject of a book by liberal hatchet-man Al Franken, or, perhaps more accurately, his Harvard researchers. Franken tried to convince hapless readers that Coulter is really – you guessed it - a liar.
For all the liberal fussing about Coulter’s biting witticisms and merciless humor, it is her sharp intellect and unmatched insight that has earned her legions of loyal followers. She speaks the unvarnished truth. And, to echo Jack Nicholson, sometimes the Left just can’t “handle” it. Let me be clear: Coulter is aggressive and unforgiving, and gives as good as she receives; but it is her ability to expose the real agenda of the Democratic Party and effortlessly dispel its hackneyed mantras that drives her persuasive appeal.
Many conservative commentators know and propagate the truth. Coulter, however, is the complete package. She shatters the traditional stereotypes commonly associated with conservatives: namely that we are all fat, cold, disagreeable, balding white guys (think Dick Cheney). Those days are over. A new generation of young women and men is gravitating to the Republican Party, following in the bold footsteps of Ann Coulter. In the language of pop culture, she has made conservatism “cool.”
This rock star-like stature is on full display every year at the Conservative Political Action Conference (held annually in Washington, DC), where one cannot help but marvel at the preponderance of young college and high school students in attendance. When Coulter addresses the conferees, the spacious ballroom overflows with young conservatives. Many are forced to watch her on an outside television monitor. Her book signings resemble the ticket lines for a Star Wars premiere. Yes, she is that big.
The term “young conservative” used to be an oxymoron, but largely because of Coulter’s influence, many Generation Xers have become committed conservative activists. This has had devastating consequences for the modern Left. Their monopoly on university campuses and tight grip on America’s college youth is rapidly weakening. As we see here on the George Washington campus, conservatives now have a commanding voice and the concomitant power to profoundly shape the university’s intellectual climate. We owe this to Ann Coulter.
On February 10th, the College Republicans will remind the nation why we are truly the College Republican National Committee’s “Best Chapter of the Year,” and why we are proud to host our movement’s best – and fiercest – leader.
Genetically Modified foods have been the cause of much international tension, especially in trade issues. However, the WTO has apparently thoroughly rebuked the EU over its stance against such food stuffs “because it lacks scientific credibility.” Let’s throw open the flood gates!
(Sorry for the European slant on postings - I am currently abroad in Italy!)
It’s bad enough that the NRSC is censoring comments on their website. Now it can’t pull its own weight, and is having the GOP leadership push senators to contribute 10 times what they ordinarily do.
Senate Republican leaders yesterday urged GOP senators to meet ambitious individual fundraising goals to help close the fundraising disparity with their Democratic counterparts.
Several lawmakers said the individual fundraising goals are significantly higher than they’ve been asked to meet in past election cycles. The request also underscores how nervous Republicans are less than nine months before the midterm elections.
Participants at yesterday’s meeting at the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) said that rank-and-file senators had been asked to raise about $100,000 for the NRSC and that chairmen had been asked to raise about $150,000.
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Traditionally, rank-and-file Republicans have been asked to contribute modest amounts to the NRSC. They’ve typically been asked to contribute $15,000 from their campaign accounts.
Pathetic.
Williamsburg, VA – A female sophomore who was engaged in an educational demonstration was assaulted near William and Mary’s Crim Dell Amphitheater Tuesday night. She was passing out palm cards at William and Mary Students for Life’s luminary memorial for victims of abortion. The student’s name is not being released until her permission is obtained.
“I she her attacker push her to the ground,” said junior Teri Tolpa, who witnessed second half of the attack, which began when the assailant punched the student. “At first [the student] seemed shocked, then she was upset when she realized what happened. I feel sorry for her, she’s such a sweet, soft spoken girl.”
“I was shocked by this act of intolerance,” said Vice President Katie Poandl. “The assailant was free to peacefully protest, but instead resorted to violence. This is not the behavior of most William and Mary students.”
Tolpa went with the student to file a report with campus police after the attack.
Students at the luminary memorial were passing out palm cards in front of the memorial, which featured 100 luminaries. The palm cards read, “Each candle represents 35 abortions performed in the US on this day. 52% were performed on women less than 25 years old. These candles are a memorial for the grieving mothers and their children.”
The luminary memorial is part of Students for Life’s Second Annual Pro-life Week.
Let’s see if the campus MSM covers that after covering this.
