Nunnelee Ahead of Childers In Poll

National Journal's Tim Sahd summarized a recent poll saying, "Nunnelee has enjoyed a very strong June, and that has apparently put him in very good shape for the fall."

The Tarrance Group, Governor Haley Barbour's pollster, conducted a poll for the Nunnelee for Congress Campaign surveying 303 likely voters between June 8-9 and found that Nunnelee is leading Congressman Travis Childers 50 percent to 42 percent with a margin of error of +/- 5.6 percent.

Nunnelee's advantage on the ballot is strengthened by voters who know both him and Childers. Among those voters who have heard of both candidates (69% of the sample), Nunnelee leads Childers by +21 points. Vote intensity is also on the side of Nunnelee. Among voters who are "extremely" likely to vote in the November election (64% of the sample), Nunnelee leads by +18 points.

The political environment among voters in this district heavily favors Nunnelee and the Republicans. On the generic ballot for Congress, Republicans maintain a significant +14 advantage. Fifty-four percent (54%) of district voters indicate that they would vote for the Republican candidate and only forty percent (40%) indicate they would vote for the generic Democrat candidate.

Almost six in ten district voters, fifty-seven percent (57%), indicate that they disapprove of the job that President Obama is doing as President, and a majority (50%) strongly disapprove. Just over one-in-three voters (36%) approve of the president's performance.

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As American as...

yes...PIE! Apple pie, chocolate pie, lemon icebox pie...doesn't matter! We're transforming our regular monthly June meeting into a PIE POTLUCK. Sweet or tart, warm or cold, bring your favorite pie to share, and be prepared to sample some others!

We are pleased to be hosting Mississippi State Representatives, Wanda Jennings and Forrest Hamilton, as our guest speakers. Come and have a good time with us, learn about the hard work of our Mississippi legislators and spend some time visiting over a slice of pie!

DCRC Hosts State Representatives in June

At its upcoming regular monthly meeting, the DCRC will host Mississippi State Represenatives, Wanda Jennings and Forrest Hamilton. Wanda Jennings represents DeSoto County District 7 and Forrest Hamilton represents DeSoto County District 6. The two will talk about their work during the recent legislative session and how DeSoto County is affected.

To say these two work hard for DeSoto County in the Mississippi legislature - for its businesses, for its schools and for its citizens - is a tremendous understatement. Come and hear about how they fight for DeSoto County, and meet them personally.

Mississippi SOS Speaks to DCRC

Mississippi Secretary of State, Delbert Hosemann, spoke to the DeSoto County Republican Club at its last regular monthly meeting held Tuesday, May 25th.

After being introduced by Hernando Mayor, Chip Johnson, Secretary Hosemann began by offering an update on "Voter ID" and other initiatives specifically undertaken by his office (i.e. imminent domain laws, corporate and LLC filings, charitable organization charter database clean-up). He also talked about his involvement in clean up work immediately following recent tornadoes in Mississippi, as well as efforts underway to contain the BP oil leak and protect Mississippi coastline, wildlife, enterprise and public health.

To find out more about the Secretary of State and how his office works tirelessly on behalf of Mississippi citizens, visit www.sos.ms.gov. For immediate needs, the Secretary of State has a satellite office right here in DeSoto County located on the Hernando square. The phone number is 662-449-3362, and the office is staffed full-time by real people willing to help you.

McGlowan Raises Eyebrows Again on Gallo Show

On February 25, Angela McGlowan spoke to Paul Gallo on his morning radio program. Among other issues, McGlowan answered questions about her controversial gun control comments made on her last program appearance. She also spoke briefly of her opponents, declaring that she would support Henry Ross should he win the June 1st primary. McGlowan denounced fellow Republican Alan Nunnelee; however, stating that she would not support him should he win the primary.

To date, Angela McGlowan continues to impress District 1 voters while alarming others with her comments and ideology. She will appear on the District 1 congressional Republican primary ballot along with Ross and Nunnelee; the winner will face incumbant, Travis Childers, in the November general election.

You can hear the most recent Gallo show interview by visiting...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xohU2OPzGcc

McGlowan Returns to Paul Gallo Show

Angela McGlowan, Republican candidate for congress, is scheduled to appear on the Paul Gallo Show this Thursday, February 25th. Paul Gallo hosts a radio program on Supertalk Mississippi which broadcasts in Hattiesburg, Tupelo, Oxford, Jackson, Brookhaven and other locales across the state.

McGlowan was a guest on Gallo's show in August 2009, and her position on gun control (specifically the requirement to report all guns in one's possession on income tax forms) brought about quite a reaction from conservative listeners. A recording of this program is available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNg6jh9oyqg.

At her campaign kick-off event in Hernando recently, an attendee questioned her stance on guns in light of these comments. McGlowan responded saying she "misspoke" and at the time was not an elected official but instead a political analyst who simply played the devil's advocate "for ratings". She did; however, cite that she had been violently attacked in a mugging incident and believed that people should be able to carry a concealed weapon for the purpose of protection.

And at a campaign kick-off event in Tupelo, McGlowan offered a response to critics of her comments on the Gallo show. A video of this reponse can also be viewed on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF-fhzS8X5k.

For more information on how to listen live to the Paul Gallo show this Thursday, visit the SuperTalk Mississippi radio website at http://www.supertalk.fm/. Listeners can tune in to the program on the website or via a number of radio stations depending on locality. A list of stations is posted on the site.

Nunnelee Campaign Seeks Volunteers

Alan Nunnelee's campaign team has organized a meeting to take place this Thursday, February 25th at 1:30 pm in Southaven for the purpose of discussing its campaign plan for DeSoto County. The meeting will be held at Nail-More Hall on Elmore Rd at Nail Rd (also known as "the rock building").

Senator Doug Davis has been deemed the County Coordinator for the team, but he is currently in legislative session in Jackson. If you're interested in working to help Doug and the rest of the team campaign for Alan Nunnelee here in DeSoto County, please make plans to attend the meeting. Reportedly, the team has a great plan and needs volunteers. The Republican primary election is June 1st. Alan Nunnelee will face Henry Ross and Angela McGlowan in that race.

McGlowan to Address DCRC at Feb Meeting

Angela McGlowan, candidate for the District 1 congressional seat, will speak to the DCRC this Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:30 pm. After having recently announced her entry into the race to face GOP candidates, Henry Ross and Alan Nunnelee in the June 1st primary, McGlowan says she is eager to speak to voters in DeSoto County.

The DCRC has hosted the other GOP candidates, Ross and Nunnelee, in the fall. Please help us welcome McGlowan to this month's meeting. The DCRC aims to provide its members and guests the opportunity to hear from each candidate in the race in order to make an informed voting decision.

McGlowan Announcement Forthcoming

Angela McGlowan is expected to announce her candidacy for the District 1 Congressional seat currently held by Travis Childers at several upcoming events. McGlowan is slated to appear alongside fellow Republicans Alan Nunnelee and Henry Ross on the June 1st primary ballot.

Make plans to hear McGlowan formally make her announcement and speak those present at one of these events...

February 8 - Oxford, MS - Courthouse - 12:30 pm
February 9 - Corinth, MS - Courthouse - 12:30 pm
February 10 - Tupelo, MS - City Hall - 12:30 pm
February 11- Columbus, MS - Courthouse - 12:30 pm
February 12 - Hernando, MS - Courthouse - 12:30 pm

Campaign Funds for District 1 Race No Secret

Much attention has been paid (no pun intended) to funds in the campaign coffers of District 1 congressional candidate, Alan Nunnelee, and incumbent, Travis Childers. It has been reported that Nunnelee has successfully raised a more significant amount through personal contributions than Childers in a very short time, yet Childers claims to still maintain more cash on hand.

To follow campaign funding for these two congressional candidates, and eventually any others who throw their hats into the ring, visit...
www.opensecrets.org/races/summary.php?id=MS01&cycle=2010.

McGlowan to Enter Race ??

An recent editorial in online journal, http://www.nems360.com/, ponders the possibility of Angela McGlowan entering the District 1 Congressional Republican primary alongside current candidate, Alan Nunnelee. To date, McGlowan has not formally filed as a candidate, but many predict that she could do so and formally announce her candidacy in February. Proponents of McGlowan believe she is a better choice for District 1 and hope she will enter the race.

The DCRC has heard that Angela McGlowan will speak at the courthouse in Oxford, MS on Monday, January 25th at 5:30 pm. To check out the editorial article, visit http://nems360.com/pages/news_opinion.

Nunnelee to Kick Off Campaign

Alan Nunnelee kicks off his Congressional campaign (District 1) at the DeSoto Tourism Center this Monday, January 25th at 9:00 AM. The public is invited. The DeSoto County Republican Club hosted Senator Nunnelee as its guest speaker in the fall.

To learn more about Nunnelee and his desire to replace Travis Childers as the current District 1 Congressman, visit his campaign website at www.nunneleeforcongress.com.

DCRC January meeting a success!

Last night's DCRC meeting was a great success! Thanks to all who came, brought food, shared ideas and volunteered to get involved.

The DCRC extends its appreciation to the local elected officials who were kind enough to join us: Sheriff Bill Rasco, Horn Lake Mayor Nat Baker, Circuit Court Clerk Dale Thompson and Chancery Court Clerk Sluggo Davis.

Plus, it was great to host members of Generation Joshua, a group of homeschooled teens committed to advancing civic responsibility! (www.generationjoshua.org)

If you didn't make it, you missed a good time. With over 50 in attendance, the Club discussed its needs for the coming year as well as plans to ramp up efforts to promote and further Republican initiatives in DeSoto County. Several new committees - Hospitality, Fundraising and Research - were formed, and volunteers came forward! And the DCRC made plans to get together as a group socially, as well as host community events such as meet-the-candidate.

The DCRC will now meet the 4th Tuesday of each month! Please mark your calendars. Meetings will still be held at the Bank Plus Training Center building located at 7168 Moore Drive in Southaven and will begin at 6:30 pm. Make plans to catch the next meeting and even get involved!

Thanks again for a great January meeting! See you next month!

Amanda Herring, DCRC President

Potluck Politics - Join us next Tuesday!

The DCRC meets Tuesday, January 12. 2010 at 6:30 PM...and this is no ordinary meeting. Hungry for politics? Make plans to bring your favorite dish and a heaping helping of ideas!

This won't be your ordinary DCRC meeting. Consider it a good time social with a political punch! Come prepared to share your ideas for DCRC initiatives, membership drives, social activities, fundraising, website enhancements and more! And be prepared to learn more about local politics - who's who, where to vote and why all that matters to you and your neighbors!

What can you bring? Finger foods are best! Hot or cold, spicy or sweet...doesn't matter. Just bring your favorites to share - from finger sandwiches and cheese to cake and brownies.

See you at the Bank Plus Training Center building located at 7168 Moore Drive in Southaven (near Lowe's). Please e-mail Amanda Herring with any questions about this meeting at desoto4gop@gmail.com.