This past week has been more than anyone could have hoped for, but very different from anything we expected.  To begin with, the threat of Hurricane Gustave which began building on the day most delegates from Louisiana were to arrive and changed the entire landscape of the event by Sunday morning, was not desired nor expected.  (more…)

John McCain has proven once again that he is a true maverick and not afraid to challenge the status quo with a truly remarkable choice for his running mate.  As a conservative woman, I have been following the career of Sarah Palin with interest and pride, often pointing to her as a role model for my own daughter.

Like John McCain, Governor Palin has proven her courage in standing up to corrupt politicians, wasteful spenders, and special interests.  Like John McCain, Governor Palin has even been strong enough to challenge those within our own Party when they do not serve the interests of the voters.

Sarah Palin became Governor by taking down corrupt Republicans in Alaska, and by challenging the incumbent Republican who had forgotten the conservative values that should guide our party.  She is a reformer with solid conservative credentials. She is pro-life, pro-traditional marriage and is a proud supporter of the rights of gun owners.

Most importantly, unlike her counterpart on the Democratic ticket, Governor Palin’s experience isn’t in a broken Washington DC and it isn’t in committee meetings. She has had to make tough decisions and execute those decisions.  Senator Biden has spent decades in Washington, and it doesn’t seem to have improved with his presence there.  Perhaps it’s time we sent a tough woman to do the job. 

I commend Senator McCain for his decision and am excited about the chance to see Governor Sarah Palin here in Minnesota in a few short days.

Dear Friend of the Convention,

Greetings from convention headquarters!

Less than five months and counting to the 2008 Republican National Convention, where we will all come together for an historic event and launch Senator John McCain on his way to the White House! (more…)

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Contact: Matt Burns
(651) 467-2008

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