Jeremy
07-01-2008, 04:14 PM
I wanted to touch base and update you on some of the good things that have been going on since I last wrote.
Republican Party of Texas Convention
The George R Brown Convention Center in Houston has long since been cleared by the Republican
Party of Texas, but the actions taken during the convention will last for years. I was extremely honored
and proud to represent Galveston County as a delegate to this convention and doubly honored to be
selected by the party to represent Texas Republican's at the national convention as an at-large alternate.
Thank you for trusting me to get the job done for conservatives.
Now for a convention recap. The convention opened amid controversy as the Wharton County GOP chair brought lawsuits challenging delegates and party rules; of her own party. As we waited for the courts to rule on seating the legitimately selected delegates, this very small, but loud, minority group attempted, through disruptive behavior and incessant points of order, to have illegitimate delegates from a rump convention seated. While they certainly lengthened the first day's activities, their mission ultimately failed.
I want to be clear about my view of this group. First, their antics diminished their message. I am a firm believer in our conservative platform and conservative governance. I have sought to practice these principles as an elected official and voter. I also stand on the rule of law. When an individual believes the party has strayed from the platform or violated a rule, we have procedures and processes by which their complaint is heard. Ultimately, the party prevailed in every one of these lawsuits and the plaintiff was required to pay the Republican Party legal fees.
However, at a time when our party needs to unite, there are those who are attempting to divide us. If we are to win in November, we can't allow petty grievances to diminish our party message. I believe our party has the right platform and we must unite behind it.
As a delegate, I attended the Senate District Caucus as well as the Congressional District Caucus. I must say that I was very impressed with the attitudes and representation these two districts had at the delegate and alternate level. There were very few interruptions and the groups, although holding very different views on a number of issues, displayed great unity and proper decorum. When the Republican Party nominee has differing views than your own, you must support your views but not at the expense of the nominee.
I hope as we work together to get our Republican Candidates elected, we can remember the important things that unite us: having strict constitutionalist judges appointed to the Supreme Court, lower taxes and smaller government, winning the war on terror, and promoting pro-life conservative values.
Thanks again for your support and confidence in allowing me to be a delegate at the state convention and an alternate to the national convention. I will continue to promote the conservative agenda.
2nd Amendment Victory in U.S. Supreme Court
I was pleased to see that the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed what we as conservatives have known all along - that the U.S. Constitution guarantees individuals the right to keep and bear arms.
This is a great moment in our nation's history. It vindicates individual Americans all over this country who have always known that this is their freedom worth protecting.
Anti-gun activists and politicians can no longer deny that the Second Amendment guarantees a fundamental right. All law-abiding Americans have a basic, God-given right to arm themselves and to defend themselves in their homes. Washington, D.C. must now respect that right.
Republican Party of Texas Vice Chairman Robin Armstrong, M. D.
For those of you who are not in the Houston area, you should read this Q & A with Dr. Armstrong that was published in the Sunday Houston Chronicle. Dr. Armstrong was reelected as Vice Chairman of the party overwhelmingly at the convention and he is the kind of conservative leader for the future we can be proud of.
As always, I encourage you all to become informed and involved in your Republican party. Please encourage your friends and family who live in the 14th District to go to my website and sign up for The Peden Perspective e-mail updates on the conservative issues and events/activities that are going on in the district.
Learn how you can join a Republican club in your community. You can have fun, get to know other Republicans and make a difference.
Together we will realize our vision of "Conservative Results.For A Change". We are still focused and committed to working for a safer, stronger, more united America and all these things are possible with your help.
For the future of you and your family... stay active, stay informed, and stay well.
Thank you and let's keep working together!
God Bless You and Texas,
Chris Peden
i subscribed to his news letter about a month ago
typical Peed-on garbage!
Republican Party of Texas Convention
The George R Brown Convention Center in Houston has long since been cleared by the Republican
Party of Texas, but the actions taken during the convention will last for years. I was extremely honored
and proud to represent Galveston County as a delegate to this convention and doubly honored to be
selected by the party to represent Texas Republican's at the national convention as an at-large alternate.
Thank you for trusting me to get the job done for conservatives.
Now for a convention recap. The convention opened amid controversy as the Wharton County GOP chair brought lawsuits challenging delegates and party rules; of her own party. As we waited for the courts to rule on seating the legitimately selected delegates, this very small, but loud, minority group attempted, through disruptive behavior and incessant points of order, to have illegitimate delegates from a rump convention seated. While they certainly lengthened the first day's activities, their mission ultimately failed.
I want to be clear about my view of this group. First, their antics diminished their message. I am a firm believer in our conservative platform and conservative governance. I have sought to practice these principles as an elected official and voter. I also stand on the rule of law. When an individual believes the party has strayed from the platform or violated a rule, we have procedures and processes by which their complaint is heard. Ultimately, the party prevailed in every one of these lawsuits and the plaintiff was required to pay the Republican Party legal fees.
However, at a time when our party needs to unite, there are those who are attempting to divide us. If we are to win in November, we can't allow petty grievances to diminish our party message. I believe our party has the right platform and we must unite behind it.
As a delegate, I attended the Senate District Caucus as well as the Congressional District Caucus. I must say that I was very impressed with the attitudes and representation these two districts had at the delegate and alternate level. There were very few interruptions and the groups, although holding very different views on a number of issues, displayed great unity and proper decorum. When the Republican Party nominee has differing views than your own, you must support your views but not at the expense of the nominee.
I hope as we work together to get our Republican Candidates elected, we can remember the important things that unite us: having strict constitutionalist judges appointed to the Supreme Court, lower taxes and smaller government, winning the war on terror, and promoting pro-life conservative values.
Thanks again for your support and confidence in allowing me to be a delegate at the state convention and an alternate to the national convention. I will continue to promote the conservative agenda.
2nd Amendment Victory in U.S. Supreme Court
I was pleased to see that the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed what we as conservatives have known all along - that the U.S. Constitution guarantees individuals the right to keep and bear arms.
This is a great moment in our nation's history. It vindicates individual Americans all over this country who have always known that this is their freedom worth protecting.
Anti-gun activists and politicians can no longer deny that the Second Amendment guarantees a fundamental right. All law-abiding Americans have a basic, God-given right to arm themselves and to defend themselves in their homes. Washington, D.C. must now respect that right.
Republican Party of Texas Vice Chairman Robin Armstrong, M. D.
For those of you who are not in the Houston area, you should read this Q & A with Dr. Armstrong that was published in the Sunday Houston Chronicle. Dr. Armstrong was reelected as Vice Chairman of the party overwhelmingly at the convention and he is the kind of conservative leader for the future we can be proud of.
As always, I encourage you all to become informed and involved in your Republican party. Please encourage your friends and family who live in the 14th District to go to my website and sign up for The Peden Perspective e-mail updates on the conservative issues and events/activities that are going on in the district.
Learn how you can join a Republican club in your community. You can have fun, get to know other Republicans and make a difference.
Together we will realize our vision of "Conservative Results.For A Change". We are still focused and committed to working for a safer, stronger, more united America and all these things are possible with your help.
For the future of you and your family... stay active, stay informed, and stay well.
Thank you and let's keep working together!
God Bless You and Texas,
Chris Peden
i subscribed to his news letter about a month ago
typical Peed-on garbage!