Kellyanne Conway - Pink Elephant Conference Call

Tuesday evening we had our monthly Pink Elephant conference call and our special guest was Kellyanne Conway, CEO and President of The Polling Company, Inc. Mrs. Conway is one of the most quoted and noted pollsters on the national issues. Many of you may have seen her as one of the Republican spokespersons on Fox and other major news shows. In addition to having provided hundreds of demographic and attitudinal survey projects for statewide and congressional political races, Kellyanne is Editor and Publisher of WomenTrends. This is a quarterly publication that provides the latest news on a multitude of current and prospective lifestyle, financial, health, ethnic, work, entertainment, green, technological, and generational trends.

Mrs. Conway’s comments on various voting trends and her advice on outreach effort which is needed to various groups of women, especially Hispanic and Asian women, needs to be considered as we move ahead to broaden and build our women’s coalition. You can listen to Kellyanne’s comments by clicking on http://www.gop.com/pinkelephantcalls.htm

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.

Victory 2008 Bus Tour Update

Today the Victory 2008 bus is in Southeastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia. Chairman Duncan and I are visiting Victory Centers to thank and encourage our volunteers many of whom are Pink Elephant members.

In Zanesville, Ohio one woman has personally made over 8,000 calls!

This election is far from over and every call and door knock you make will help.

I know you realize across America women are managing the Victory Centers, coordinating the door-to-door efforts and planning the rallies. You are making it happen.

Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson - Victory 2008 Bus Tour

RNC Chairman Mike Duncan and I are on a Victory 2008 bus traveling across Ohio and West Virginia. It is so encouraging to meet so many of our Pink Elephants working in our Victory Centers to be sure John McCain and Sarah Palin are elected to lead our country.

Last night a Pink Elephant volunteer from Alabama was helping in Ohio and told me how she has been able to put the Talking Points to good use.

Five days to go -- your efforts will make a difference.

Keep up your good work!

Jo Ann Davidson

Co-Chairman
Republican National Committee

Kristen Kelly Fisher, NY Women for McCain Co-Chair

Hi! My name is Kristen and I am a Co-Chair of New York Women for McCain-Palin and a member of the Women's National Finance Council for Victory 2008. The last year and a half has been very exciting as I have had the opportunity to participate in the most democratic of experiences in the United States – the election cycle. It has been my honor to work to help elect John McCain President of the United States of America.

I am a firm believer in volunteerism and the positive impact it makes in our communities and our country. John McCain has always put his country first and he has inspired me to do the same. Over the course of my experience, I have been blessed with many opportunities to learn new things and to meet incredible people.

In New York we have focused our efforts on creating a dynamic network of women who support the McCain-Palin campaign. We have spent much of our time focused on voter to voter contact, rallies and the sharing of information regarding volunteer opportunities. My experiences with the campaign have taken me all over the great state of New York and across the country. At each place I have visited, I have encountered fabulous, energized and exciting supporters. The opportunity to meet and work with such dedicated and talented women has been life altering.

This has been an incredible journey. One I will always treasure. I look forward to the day Senator McCain is President McCain and Governor Palin is Vice President Palin.

I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the efforts of my dear friend and co-chair in this initiative, Elizabeth Mahoney. Elizabeth has been instrumental in working with me to create the framework from which we have organized ourselves. Her knowledge and insight to the political process and her willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty is awe-inspiring. We have had great fun working together.

Also a special thank you to RNC Co-Chairman Jo Ann Davidson whose insights have enlightened me and whose Pink Elephant talking points have kept me going each week!

Kristen Kelly Fisher is the Co-Chair of New York Women for McCain-Palin and a member of the Women's National Finance Council for Victory 2008.

Katy Johnson

As a college student in our nation’s capital, I am blessed with many unique opportunities. During this Presidential election especially, I am able to witness and participate in events that will shape our country’s future at this pivotal time. In looking towards my own future at this uncertain time, I place my trust in the Republican Party to ensure that our country is strong and secure in the years to come.

Through the War on Terror, President Bush has worked to safeguard our nation and protect the opportunities available to young people today. Without a strong stance on national security, the other freedoms and liberties of our nation are compromised and weakened. With John McCain as President, our security will remain the primary concern, and thereby everyone’s futures will be brighter.

As we place our trust in the Republicans to keep our nation secure, they also place in the American people confidence to take the many opportunities our nation presents us, and control them how we see fit. I believe that in America, hard work should be rewarded, and that the government should never punish success. In this sense, the Republican Party supports the hard working Americans who form the backbone of this country, and promote a freer and stronger America.

Katy Johnson is a sophomore at The George Washington University, majoring in Political Science. She is currently interning in the Co-Chairman’s Office of the Republican National Committee.