The budget deal reached this past week is a sham.

To start with, I would like to introduce myself to everyone. I am Scott Jones and have been a member of the Desoto County Republican Club for quite some time and a few weeks ago Amanda offered me the opportunity to take on this blog which I was honored to do. To be honest, I wish my first post didn't have to be something negative, but unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that our Republican representatives were sent to Congress in November with a mandate which has been ignored.


Last week, Amanda and I shared a couple of texts with each other and I told her that I wasn't really sure how I felt about the CR for the rest of the 2010 budget year. To some degree, it is small stuff in the big scheme of things. The supposed $61 billion in savings doesn't even cover the interest payments on our debt for 16 days. I have a hard time getting worked up for something so small, but Amanda assured me it was very important b/c of the riders that would defund Planned Parenthood, the EPA, etc. Well low and behold, not only did the deal only get to $38 billion in cuts, they dropped all the riders. With this budget, the Republican leadership has truly shown how weak they are. I say that with the understanding that the R's only control the House, but when you negotiate from a position of weakness, you get what you get. The leadership from the beginning made clear they were afraid of a shutdown, but all they had to do is pass a clean bill to fund the troops and essential services and dare anyone to vote against it. There is no way the Democrats would have not signed a clean troop funding bill with a shutdown looming. To do so, would have been a serious blackmark against them for every future campaign.


Now that we have all that out of the way, let me get on to the real thing that got me fired up enough about the CR to make my first post today. According to this Washington Post article today, the final CBO number on the CR to fund the goverment for the rest of the year comes out to a whopping $353 million dollars in cuts. Thats million with an "M" not billion with a "B". After additional spending that goes into the CR, we get less than 1% of those promised cuts. Is that leadership? I don't think so. I hope everyone will call our Representatives and Senators and let them know that this is unacceptable. This CR should be voted down. Its time to stop the games and make real cuts.

Tate Reeves for Lt Governor

Yall Politics Tate Reeves officially throws his hat in the ring for Lt. Governor:

"Mississippi Treasurer Tate Reeves will launch a statewide tour next week to announce his campaign for Lieutenant Governor.

The initial announcement tour will include ten stops throughout the State of Mississippi to take place Monday, February 7th through Wednesday, February 9th. More campaign events will be held in cities across the state in coming weeks.

“I’m running for Lt. Governor to fight for policies that will make our state the best place for small businesses and entrepreneurs to expand their businesses, innovate and create jobs,” said Reeves. “We need an outsider as Lt. Governor – someone with a private sector background who has training in economics an d experience managing money. As Lt. Governor I will continue to act as a watchdog for taxpayers and will always put Mississippi first. My top priorities will be improving public education, making state government more efficient and accountable and creating the best possible environment for creating new jobs and economic growth.”"

Tate Reeves will be making a stop in DeSoto County. You can meet him at Old Style BBQ (8920 Expressway Dr) in Olive Branch, Monday, February 7th at 11:00 AM.

NPB: Obama's...."Faith-based" presidency??

Google News: msnbc.com - David Gibson - ‎1 hour ago‎

President Obama delivered an intense reflection on his Christian faith Thursday, telling hundreds gathered at the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington how religion sustains him amid the trials of the office ..."

For the complete story, visit http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41426042/ns/politics/

Reagan at 100: A Mentor for Young Conservatives

Google News: msnbc.com - Matt Lewis - ‎1 hour ago‎

"Former President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, poses in his office in Los Angeles, in this Feb. 2, 1990 file photo. By Matt Lewis Columnist Hang out with some young conservatives and it won't be long before you find them talking about Ronald ..."

For the full story, click http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41424919/ns/politics-politics_daily/

Governor Candidate, Dave Dennis, Meet-And-Greet

YOU ARE INVITED:

On Friday, February 11th, you are invited to TMG HOME CONCEPTS to meet
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate, Dave Dennis, and hear his message to
continue moving Mississippi forward!

TMG HOME CONCEPTS
Owner Lorea Sellers
476 Church Road East
Southaven, Mississippi
901-349-3301
(corner of Elmore Road and Church Road by Autozone)

Friday February 11th
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Come by anytime!

Tagert Wins MDOT Race

Mike Tagert of Starkville has defeated John Caldwell of Nesbit in Tuesday's runoff for Northern District Transportation Commissioner.

Complete, but unofficial, returns show Tagert, of Starkville and president of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Council, with about 53 percent of the vote against Caldwell, transportation director for the DeSoto County School District.

(For a full breakdown of DeSoto County's precinct numbers go to www.desototimes.com/elections/elections.htm.)

Unofficial returns show Tagert received 21,111 votes or 53 percent compared to Caldwell who garnered 18,737 votes or 47 percent.

'We did the best we could do,' a weary Caldwell said after the vote totals came in. 'We had seven people in this race when we started. Everybody put their best foot forward. There was no name calling. It was a very straight up race. I appreciate everyone's support.'

Caldwell carried his native DeSoto handily, along with Marshall, Tate, and Yalobusha counties but lost populous Lee County to Tagert by a 57 to 43 percent margin.

'I expected to win Lee County and I'm disappointed with that,' Caldwell said as vote totals showed he lost DeSoto County's rival county to the east. 'You win some and you lose some.'

Despite cold wet rainy weather on election day, DeSoto County managed a little more than 8 percent turnout, which was better than the 6 percent turnout in the Jan. 11 election.

Still, with 86,354 registered voters only 7,659 made it to the polls.

DeSoto County Town Hall Meeting | Congressman Alan Nunnelee

DeSoto County Town Hall Meeting Congressman Alan Nunnelee

Reagan Day Dinner - Friday, February 25th!

The DeSoto County Republican Party is hosting a Reagan Day Dinner on Friday, February 25th. The DeSoto GOP is honored to host Congressman Alan Nunnelee as guest speaker. Please mark your calendars, and get your tickets now!

Tickets are $50 per person and must be purchased in advance. Banquet tables (seating 10) may be purchase for $500.

The event begins at 6:00 pm with cocktails and a reception. Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm. To reserve your tickets, e-mail Amanda Herring at herring4gop@gmail.com.

DeSoto GOP window decals now available!

Great new DeSoto GOP window decals for your car or truck are now available for $6.00, and they are slick! They are relatively small and unobtrusive and feature the newly designed DeSoto GOP elephant logo. All proceeds from the sale of the decals benefit the DeSoto County Republican Club.

To get your decals (one for each of your vehicles, of course!), send an e-mail to Amanda Herring at herring4gop@gmail.com.

Many have already been sold! Join us proud DeSoto County Republicans in supporting the Party!

Caldwell for Commissioner - RUN OFF, TUES, FEB 1st!

DeSoto County resident, John Caldwell, who is running for Northern District Transportation Commissioner received an overwhelming 84% of the DeSoto County vote in the January 11th election. Close behind him, Starkville resident, Mike Tagert, received the second highest portion of the vote district wide. The two will face a run off on Tuesday, February 1st.

Over 30 counties are included in this vote. If you know folks in these counties, call them! Tunica, Tate, Marshall, Quitman, Panola and many others, For a complete listing of all counties, click here.

Please help with the campaign, and vote for John Caldwell again on February 1st.

Help Wanted: Revolutionaries!

The DeSoto GOP needs good folks! If you're interested in becoming more involved, take a look at our new Help Wanted page located here. If you've been hesitant about volunteering,click HERE for answers to some questions you may have had.

We are currently seeking:

Vice President / DeSoto County Republican Club

Secretary / DeSoto County Republican Club

Hospitality Committee (new!) / DeSoto County Republican Club

Membership Committee (new!) / DeSoto County Republican Club

Photo / DeSoto GOP

Web Site & E-Mail Contributors / DeSoto GOP

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.

Excerpt from "Alan Nunnelee for Congress" e-mail sent and paid for by Alan Nunnelee for Congress

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