Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson: GA and MN Updates

While in many states Republicans are preparing to enjoy Thanksgiving with their families and friends, in both Georgia and Minnesota they are still tirelessly working to be sure that the Democrats do not have a 60-vote filibuster proof majority in the United States Senate.

Earlier this week Chairman Mike Duncan and I visited the Victory Centers opened in Georgia to work on voter turnout for the runoff election next Tuesday between Republican United States Senator Saxby Chambliss and his Democrat opponent. We talked with enthusiastic volunteers who were well aware of the importance of this runoff election.

In Minnesota, the recount continues in Senator Norm Coleman’s race against Al Franken. Coleman has consistently remained ahead in the recount by approximately 200 votes. Working with the Coleman Campaign and the Minnesota Republican Party, 2500 volunteers have been recruited to serve as observers in each county to challenge any ballots which they have reason to believe should not be counted.

We are very fortunate that we have dedicated Republicans, not just in Georgia and Minnesota but other states as well, who have responded to the call to help out in both the runoff election and the recount.

We recognize the blessings that we have as Americans. As we gather on this Thanksgiving Day, let us recognize all those who work to ensure our freedoms continue, especially the women and men who serve so honorably in our Armed Services.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Jo Ann Davidson
Co-Chairman
Republican National Committee

Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson: We Want to Hear From You!

Newspapers, TV news stories, radio talk shows and blogs are brimming with discussions of what the Republican Party needs to do to as a result of losing in the presidential campaign as well as some congressional races.

The Republican National Committee wants to hear from you. Tell us your thoughts about why you are a Republican and what you believe the party needs to do.

Go to RepublicanForAReason.com and let us hear from you.

Remember that the 2008 election cycle is not over. A recount started today in the US Senate race in Minnesota between Senator Norm Coleman and Al Franken. A runoff election will be held on December 2nd for the Georgia US Senate seat now held by Senator Saxby Chambliss. While Chambliss won the election, Georgia state law requires a runoff election if the winning candidate does not receive over 50% plus one of the votes cast.

Recounts are also pending in several US House races. Additionally, two congressional races in Louisiana will be held in December.

You don’t need to be a Georgia resident to help in the Georgia runoff election. Just go to www.gop.com/phonebank sign up for a MyGOP account, go the link titled “Make Phone Calls” to access a list of 20 voters to call and encourage them to vote on December 2nd. This and the Minnesota race are critical to ensuring that the Democrats do not have a 60 member fillister-proof majority in the US Senate.