the republicans are coming, the republicans are coming!
So I got my hands on the latest e-mail sent out by the Republican National Committee and boy is it a hoot. This gem revolves around the "official" Republican Grassroots Voices Survey, a 9-question elixir for GOP cronies to "formulate [their] strategy to win in November" and build a "blueprint for victory" in 2008.
Thankfully, VP Dick Cheney (pictured in all his glory) has said he has no interest in running for president when President Bush leaves office. By then, Cheney will be 67 -- not as old as Ronald Reagan when he took office at a ripe 69 -- but "rivers" and "grandkids" are more appealing than picking up Dubya's pieces, he's told Fox News. Besides, he'll have oil companies in Kabul to run.
So who will it be against Hil in '08?
No guess here, but know that "politics is changing," in the words of Kool Moe Dee, er, Ken Mehlman, chairman of the Republican National Committee and author of the aforementioned e-mail.
In closing, please take a moment and consider two things.
1. Fighting the "War on Terror" or "uphold our nation's bedrock values," which matters more? You make the call below!
2. More of a personal note: This is somewhat of an early declaration, but if a GOP candidate wins the 2008 presidential election, I'm running in 2012 -- ya heard, K Mehlmizzle? Enough of this shit.
Scroll down for the entire unedited e-mail. Enjoy and please pass along -- in jest, of course.
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Dear Ethan,
You've heard from us. Now, we want to hear from you.
As we formulate our strategy to win in November, we need your opinion. Enclosed in this e-mail is your official Republican Grassroots Voices Survey. Please take a moment to share your opinion on...
The most important priority facing our nation... why it's important that we retain our Republican majorities in November... how you'd like to get involved online... where you get your news... and anything else - by sharing your thoughts at the end of the survey.
Please be sure to return the survey as soon as possible. We will be sharing your thoughts with our leaders in Congress for their action. Your answers will be used to formulate a blueprint for victory in 2006 and 2008.
Politics is changing - and new technology empowers you to connect with our Party's leaders and elected representatives at the click of a button. Take a moment to fill out this important survey and tell our Party's leaders what you think.
Sincerely,
Ken Mehlman
Chairman, Republican National Committee
P.S. With this survey, you'll have a chance to sign up for our Grassroots Voices Initiative. By signing up, you'll receive exclusive e-mail alerts about new online polls - and be the pulse of the Republican Party.
If you have trouble submitting this survey or would like to complete it online, click here.
1.) Which issues will be most important in determining your vote this November? (select up to three)
Keeping Taxes Low
Immigration & border security
Winning the War On Terror
Growing Our Economy
Improving education
Increasing access to affordable health care
Protecting Social Security
Energy independence
Appointing qualified judges
Strengthening marriage and the family
Morals and ethics in government
2.) What is the most important reason for maintaining and expanding our Republican majorities in 2006? (select one)
To ensure that America continues to stand united and strong in fighting the War on Terror
To help President Bush enact his reform agenda for America
To keep Democrat leaders like Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and Howard Dean from pushing through their extreme left-wing agenda
To make President Bush's tax cuts permanent and keep our economy growing
To uphold our nation's bedrock values
3.) If the Democrats win control of the Congress in 2006, what is the one thing you would be most worried would happen?
Democrats will try to censure or impeach President Bush
Democrat would raise your taxes
Democrats would cut and run from the central front in the War on Terror
Democrats would sell out American values to Hollywood liberals
Democrats would impose government-run health care
4.) As you know, President Bush has announced a bold reform agenda for 2006. Which of his initiatives is most important to you? (select one)
Fighting and Winning the War on Terror
Comprehensive immigration reform that secures our borders
Making tax relief permanent for all taxpayers
Making America more competitive in the global marketplace
Reducing America's dependence on foreign sources of energy by half
5.) From which sources do you receive most of your news and political information? (select multiple)
ABC News
CBS News
NBC News
Fox News Channel
CNN
MSNBC
News websites
Blogs
Daily Newspaper
Radio
News/Opinion Magazines
Friends and Family
Other
6.) On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely is it that you would recommend voting Republican in the next election to a friend or a colleague?
7.) As an online activist, what features would you like to see on GOP.com? (select multiple)
More ways to connect with fellow Republicans
Volunteer opportunities in my area
Web videos & podcasts with key newsmakers
Online polls
The latest breaking news
Information on the issues important to me
Information on GOP candidates and elected officials
Online Diaries from GOP political leaders
Other
8.) In what year were you born?
9.) Did you vote in the year 2004?
Yes
No
10.) Please share any additional comments below
Yes, I would like to sign up for the Grassroots Voices Initiative to be the online pulse of the Republican Party!
12.) Got a new e-mail address? Update it here:
posted by Joshua Rhett Miller at 10:27 AM
2 Comments:
i find your commentary extremely interesting and thought-provoking, you certainly have a unique point of view. I'd also love to see more photos of you. I'd like to get to know the man behind the words even better :)
Do you really think it's worth the effort for anyone to talk about Democratic party strategy for November, when the Republicans are protected by audit-free electronic voting? They are going to rig the outcome in their favor.
The Democrats have no chance of retaking the house or the senate while there is no ability to verify election outcomes. If you want to talk about Rovian misdirection, this is the biggest one of all - while the Democrats get gleeful about polls, he sits back and gets ready to pick the next Supreme Court justices.
And when people do grumble about this in November, it will be way too late.
They do not need to rig every district. Just enough to make the small difference they need.
(Or do you think the Republican party can be trusted with the elections process?)
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