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Ballot returns indicate decent turnout for Oregon congressional special election

January 24, 2012 Jeff Mapes, The Oregonian

So far, the five counties in Oregon's 1st Congressional District are reporting a turnout of about 25 percent, with a week to go before the Jan. 31 special election.

Based on the rate of ballot returns in other recent special elections, that puts the congressional race on track for a turnout of somewhere in the high 50s. That would come close to the turnout in the last two statewide special elections -- both of which had hotly contested measures that attracted widespread public interest. Read more...

The push to start taking back our country begins in Oregon on January 31 with the Special Election in Congressional House District 1, (see map). The eyes of the nation are upon us as the election draws near. Lane County Republicans are committed to helping Rob Cornilles, our Republican Candidate win the seat vacated by David Wu; a seat that has been dominated by democrats since 1974.

We need your help making calls starting today. You can call from home using your own cell phone or home phone from your computer (your number will not be shown). Simply log onto:

http://www.volunteer-connect.com/RNC

and complete the registration. Within a day you will be able to log on and start making calls. There is a 10 minute tutorial that will teach you everything you need to know about the volunteer site. Please sign up and start making calls today!

Loren Later
Chair, Lane County Republicans

A message from Art Robinson...

While we have a nine and one half month battle ahead of us, the race for Congress in Oregon District 1 has only two more weeks to go, with Republican businessman Rob Cornilles now in a statistical tie (averages are 4 points apart) with his Democrat opponent.

This is the district vacated by DeFazio's friend David Wu, a Democrat whose indiscretions became so evident that even Wu could see that he was unfit to continue. Now the leftist wife of Wu's personal attorney is trying to hold the seat for the Democrats. Already the liberal socialists have poured $2 million into the campaign, but Cornilles keeps gaining in the polls.

Oregon is rapidly tipping away from the statists who have long held it in bondage. If Cornilles can win and hold District 1 in 2012 and we win District 4, the Oregon congressional delegation will no longer be majority Democrat - and we have a great chance in other races too.

In these last two weeks of the District 1 race, Rob Cornilles needs some special help. To counter the Democrat media blitz, he especially needs volunteers for his telephone campaign. Modern technology makes it possible for volunteers to work with him on this without ever leaving their homes.

Also, of course, he needs all the financial contributions he can get.

To volunteer, contact his campaign directly. The Cornilles campaign telephone number is 503-922-2014. For more information, see www.CornillesForCongress.com.

We are all now in a nationwide contest to take our country back. Republicans, Independents, Constitutionalists, Libertarians, the many facets of the Tea Party, and even many Democrats are welding themselves together in a movement so strong that it will not be denied.

We are all different. After we throw the big government statists in Washington out of Congress, we can discuss our differences. For now, let's give a hand to every voter, campaign worker, and candidate who is marching in our direction.

Please give Rob Cornilles a helping hand to push him over the top in District 1.

Art

NRCC Spending Money in Oregon Special Election
January 17, 2012 - Scott Bland - National Journal

The National Republican Congressional Committee will begin airing a 30-second television advertisement in coordination with Republican Rob Cornilles's campaign on Wednesday, marking the first time a GOP-aligned outside group has purchased air time in the Oregon special election.

The ad goes after Democratic candidate Suzanne Bonamici for attacking Cornilles and slams her as a Medicare-cutting, tax-raising politician "with no record of job creation" before touching on Cornilles's experience as a businessman.

The coordinated ad comes on the heels of a Cornilles campaign poll, released over the weekend, that showed the Republican trailing Bonamici by only four points, 46-42 percent. The most recent public polling in the district had Bonamici ahead by double digits. Continue reading...

A letter from Rob Cornilles: 1/16/2012

Dear Friends and Supporters--

Today, we've got great news that this race is ON! While the poll on January 31st is the only one that counts, new numbers make it very clear that WE HAVE THE MOMENTUM. This is now a very close race with the other side nervous and committed to spending even more D.C. money to try and buy Oregon's First District.

A Moore Information survey of First District voters conducted on January 11th and 12th shows that we have closed the margin to just 4 points and trail 46% to 42%.

A Republican challenger hasn't been this close this late in an OR-1 race for decades. And now, we're two weeks away from not only making Oregon history, but sending a clear message to the rest of the country: We're tired of the Establishment, fed up with gridlock, and ready to change Washington and our state. The country is watching what you and I do with this opportunity!

With the race this close, WE NEED EVERY VOTE! Please turn in your ballots. Then, will you:

CONTRIBUTE whatever possible to help us fight against the truckloads of money the Democrats are now hauling into the district? In addition to the Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee, which is spending over $1 million in negative ads against me, Nancy Pelosi's "Super PAC," the House Majority Fund, just placed hundreds of thousands of dollars in even more negative TV ads over the next two weeks. Throw in the Democrat Party of Oregon, EMILY's List and Planned Parenthood TV and direct mail, and the money unions are spending on paid "volunteers" for my rival and you get the sense this is a salvage operation. I need your help RIGHT NOW.

VOLUNTEER at our campaign headquarters? This is absolutely critical for us to win: I must have supporters and volunteers show up NOW. Today! Tonight! Sacrifice one night of TV watching or Facebook posting and come help us. Spend a couple of hours doing something simple that goes a long way to victory. In a tight election like this, guaranteeing that my supporters do indeed vote through our Get Out The Vote effort will likely be the difference.

I've made a commitment to you. Will you recommit to help us today?

Rob

P.S. Read the memo from Moore Information that provides some additional numbers.

Cornilles for Congress
P.O. Box 2272
Tualatin, OR 97062
www.cornillesforcongress.com

Contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Federal election law requires us to report the name, address, occupation, and employer for contributions that aggregate in excess of $200 per calendar year. The maximum contribution by an individual is $2,500 for the general election. Contributions from corporations, labor organizations, federal government contractors, and foreign nationals without permanent residency ("green cards") are prohibited.

Bonamici, Cornilles tangle over Social Security, immigration and other hot-button issues

Published: Saturday, January 14, 2012, 10:15 PM

By Jeff Mapes, The Oregonian

When it comes to Social Security, Democratic congressional candidate Suzanne Bonamici doesn't venture far beyond talking about raising taxes on the wealthy to shore up the retirement system, something that appears dead on arrival politically.

Her Republican rival, Rob Cornilles, is willing to go further out on a political limb by suggesting he would support a bipartisan deal like the one cut in 1983 that could gradually trim benefits for future Social Security recipients.

But Cornilles is more cautious on how to deal with the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the country. He says it's not practical to try to deport them, but he rejects Bonamici's call for giving them a path to citizenship. Continue...

Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber gets standing ovation, but not everyone is happy with State of the State

Published: Friday, January 13, 2012, 10:47 PM

By Michelle Cole, The Oregonian

Gov. John Kitzhaber cautioned Oregonians on Friday not to lose their nerve just as the state is beginning to make sweeping changes in health care and education.

"Change is always difficult. It always makes some people uncomfortable," Kitzhaber said in his State of the State address delivered to a sold-out Portland City Club crowd of nearly 500.

"There are some who suggest we have come too far, too fast," the governor said. "What I hear from Oregonians is that we have not come far enough." Read more...

Listen to the Republican Response to Gov. Kitzhaber's State of the State address by Oregon Republican Party Treasurer Rob Kremer

They're waking up!

Dorchester XLVIII is coming up quickly! If you are between the ages of 15 and 25, you are eligible to apply to be an intern or earn a scholarship sponsored by the Dorchester Board of Directors. If you're older than 25, please pass this information on to anyone you know who may be interested.

As you know, Dorchester provides a unique opportunity to gather for an open discussion of issues facing our state and nation, as well as networking and fun! This year's conference is scheduled for March 2nd through 4th in Seaside.

We have 15 internship opportunities available for students between the ages of 15-22, who are enrolled in high school, college or graduate school. Internships are a great way to learn about the operation of the conference. Each intern will be assigned specific duties for a few two-hour shifts. The rest of the time, interns are free to participate in the conference. The interns will receive a complimentary conference registration; interns are responsible for their own travel and accommodations.

In addition to internship opportunities, the Dorchester Board of Directors will award multiple Jean Young Scholarships ($500-$750 each) to high school, college or graduate students between the ages of 15-25. The applicant must be a full time student and must be a participating delegate at the Dorchester Conference.

If you know of a student who should apply for either the internship or scholarship (or both!), please have them fill out an application(s) and send by February 13^thto:

Leyla Folsom

Intern & Scholarship Coordinator

Dorchester Board of Directors

2440 Myrtle Ave NE

Salem, OR 97301

We welcome new and returning applicants so please apply today and/or spread the word by forwarding this information to those you know who may be interested in the Dorchester experience. Applications to register can also be found at www.dorchester.org.

Hope to see you in Seaside!

Leyla Folsom

Intern/Scholarship Coordinator

Dorchester Board of Director

Earlier in the year it was reported that the federal government had given out about $4.2 billion in earned income tax credits to illegal aliens in 2010. Advocates for illegal aliens have promoted the scam for years.

Organizations such as the Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) consistently make wild claims that illegal aliens pay taxes. The fact of the matter is that on average illegals earn only about $14,400 a year and as a result have no tax liability. In fact they receive money from the I.R.S. even if they paid nothing in income taxes.

H.R. 3630, the payroll tax cut bill, is being debated in Congress. It contains a provision, (Section 5201), that would close the loophole that illegal aliens use to scam the system.

The bill passed the House on Dec. 13, and is now pending in the Senate. Oregon's House members voted as follows: Aye, Rep. Greg Walden. No: Reps. Blumenauer, DeFazio, Schrader. The seat is OR Dist. 1 is vacant.

Please consider calling our two Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and asking them to support passage of H.R. 3630.

Senator Ron Wyden -- Website: http://wyden.senate.gov; use webform for email. Washington DC office: (202) 224-5244. Oregon offices: Portland: 911 NE 11th Ave., Ste 630, Portland OR 97232 ; 503-326-7525; Fax: 503-326-7528.

Senator Jeff Merkley -- Website: http://merkley.senate.gov; use webform for email. Washington DC Office: (202) 224-3753. Oregon offices: Portland: 121 SW Salmon St., Ste 1400, Portland OR 97204; (503) 326-3386; Fax: (503)326-2900.

Occupies plan for the 2012 election...... visit their website

Oregon Republican Party Congratulates Rob Cornilles
on Debate Victory

Cornilles - only candidate in Congressional race with plan for job creation

Portland, OR – The Oregon Republican Party, Oregon's Party, congratulates Rob Cornilles on his victory Sunday night in the first debate of the general election to fill the vacant First District Congressional seat. Read more...

You can watch the entire debate at this link

Oregon governor John Kitzhaber has just taken it upon himself to go against the vote of the people and the state constitution and end the death penalty as long as he is governor.

Guest viewpoint in the Register Guard: Loren Later, Chair of Lane County Republicans

In the Nov 7th edition of our local paper, there was a guest viewpoint alleging that Republicans want to “keep us and future generations of middle- and lower-class Americans ignorant.” Here is our Chair's counterpoint to that editorial:

In spite of the poor state of our economy, particularly in Oregon, the most important challenge we have as parents, taxpayers and community activists is the education of our children. I have a vested interest in the quality of our education. My daughter is working toward a career in the medical industry, so it is important that her education prepares her for highly competitive college and work environments.

In this year’s legislative session, there was a tremendous bipartisan effort to make sure the first thing in Oregon to get funded was our schools.... read more

Rob Cornilles Advances to Oregon Special Election in CD1!

Rob Cornilles (R) won tonight’s (Nov. 8th) primary and will face Suzanne Bonamici (D) in January’s special election for Congressional District 1, which is in Multnomah County, Portland.

The seat was vacated in August this year by former Rep. David Wu (D), over an “unwanted sexual encounter” with a woman. The district has been represented by a democrat for almost 40 years. Congratulations Rob!!!

Watch this video and see how Erick Holder's lies are destroying freedom and costing lives.

District Scenario 8 Passes!!

A HUGE thank you to all those who wrote letters, submitted emails, and all who gave testimony at the redistricting public hearing! After hours of public testimony, serious dissertation afterwards, the commissioners voted three to two for District Scenario 8.

Our Lane County will now be aligned with true geographical boundaries, communities of common interest will not be divided, and in spite of what two of the commissioners claimed, the new boundaries do not favor either political party or dilute the voting strength of any language or ethnic minority group. It also is the closest choice of meeting the standards of the Lane County Charter and the Secretary of State's requirements.

The new boundaries will move Northwest Eugene to Commissioner Bozievich, Churchill and West Eugene to Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Handy will lose the Whiteaker neighborhood to Commissioner Sorenson, while Glenwood and Jasper-Natron is moved to Commissioner Leiken’s district.

Thank you once again to all who helped make this monumental accomplishment a reality!

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