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260 Days until Election Day

MORNING UPDATE:

At a press conference yesterday in Houston today, former President George H.W. Bush endorsed John McCain for president. President Bush made the following statement on his endorsement printed below:

Michelle Obama: “For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country”??? Wow…she’s about the same age I am…I’ve been plenty proud.

http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=49244

Our “UNITY Road Show” continues. State Party staff will visit the largest 30 counties over the next few months and try and collaborate on setting our Victory Program goals for the general election. Last cycle we customized and adjusted the Victory Program with the 10 largest counties and had some great success. We are improving and expanding the program this cycle.

The Political and Candidate & Party Assistance teams were on the road again last night on the "Unity Road Show", stopping in Saginaw to meet with the leadership from Saginaw, Midland and Bay counties to talk about out programs for 2008 and receive valuable feedback and support. Thanks to county chairs Tim Kelly, Diane Bristol and Matt Lance and their teams for their work and support at the local level.

The State Convention was a big success. We heard nothing but good comments about the voting machines and learned some good lessons to make things run smoother. Most districts used the voting machines on Friday night and that helped move things along when it came to electing individual delegates to the National Convention. Those districts that ran “slates” didn’t use the machines at their Friday district caucuses.

Several districts had the top three vote getters go as delegates and the next three go as alternates. I really like that process…it gives everyone a chance at going, no slates, no nominating committees and no top down pressure. We should consider that for the future.

Jack Hoogendyk has kicked off his “signature gathering” efforts to get his name on the ballot to challenge Carl Levin this fall. We need every county and district to pitch in and help collect signatures.

Newt Gingrich presented their “Platform of the American People” to our State Convention via his video and encouraged our support. Prencilla Smith from American Solutions joined us and distributed sign up cards.

You can also sign up online here:

http://www.americansolutions.com/actioncenter/petitions/?Guid=bf4a5257-4...

Our buddy, Jonas Urbonas from the 9th District, has his collection of photos from the State Convention up for review and download at this site:

http://picasaweb.google.com/jonasurbonas0/NewAlbum21708324PM?authkey=Vdn...

BECOME A PRECINCT DELEGATE!!

Fill out and return the Affidavit of Identity to your county clerk. Link to form:

http://www.mi.gov/documents/AffID_Precnt_139901_7.pdf

The Oakland County Republican Forum is hosting a free event commemorating Black History Month entitled “Black History – Setting the Record Straight”. This event will be held Monday, Feb. 25, 2008 at the Troy Community Center – Room #301. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the forum will begin at 7 p.m.

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THE REST OF THE STORY:

President Bush’s Endorsement of Senator John McCain:

“Today we are living in a time of war, a new and vastly more complex time of war. We also have more important challenges at home, chief among them, we clearly need to address those parts of our economy that demand attention. And at this critical time in history, the key point I want to make is the United States of America cannot be permitted to falter. Part of our Republican creed is a prevailing sense of duty. In the coming election, we do not have the luxury of taking a pass on our unique role and responsibilities in the world. And the indisputable fact that unites the greatest number of Republicans, most independents and many good Democrats is the fact that no one is better prepared to lead our nation at these trying times than Senator John McCain.

“As someone who also helped lead our great Party at the RNC and later as President, I believe now is the right time for me to help John in his effort to start building the broad-based coalition it will take for our conservative values to carry the White House this fall. His character was forged in the crucible of war. His commitment to America is beyond any doubt. But most importantly, he has the right values and experience to guide our nation forward at this historic moment. So I am very proud to endorse John McCain for the presidency for the United States of America. Few men walking among us have sacrificed so much in the cause of human freedom, and I am happy to help this remarkable patriot carry our Party's banner forward.”

For complete post go to:

http://migop.blogs.com/blog/2008/02/articles-of--18.html

Saulius "Saul" Anuzis
Chairman
Michigan Republican Party