Posted by caleb on Aug 26, 2009 in
Local and State Politics Saturday, August 22 was the Second District’s mini-convention in the State Capitol building in Topeka. Conservatives and Republicans from all over the District converged under the Rotunda for a day of workshops and networking. I attended a social networking class taught by Earl Glynn of the Kansas Meadowlark blog and in a crazy twist of events, found out I was sitting next to one of my followers on Twitter. It’s an even smaller world than I expected.
Overall, it was a great day. I listened to speeches from Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS02) and Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS), along with Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-KS03 and U.S. Senate Candidate). Kris Kobach, candidate for KS Secretary of State, also spoke. Donning my Pitt State CRs Events Coordinator hat, I was able to meet great state legislators like Asst. Maj. Leader Peggy Mast and, the previous evening in Iola, KS, Rep. Bill Otto. I invited both of them to speak at a College Republicans meeting the next time they’re in Pittsburg. We’ve got a great schedule of speakers lining up already for this fall, so hopefully they RSVP soon.
Later that day, I attended the Lynn Jenkins reception. Lynn is one of the few politicians I truly believe in- I pray she keeps that trust.
Once again, Blackberry pictures, so I apologize for the quality.
Rep. Lynn Jenkins in the Kansas House Chambers
Sen. Sam Brownback
Josh Tucker, CR member, and me in the KS House Chambers
Tags: Bill Otto, Conservatives, kansas, kris kobach, Lynn Jenkins, Peggy Mast, Pitt State CRs, Republican, Sam Brownback, Todd Tiahrt
Posted by caleb on Aug 26, 2009 in
Restoring the Conservative Movement Last Friday Pitt State CRs President Michelle Hucke and I worked the Iola, KS Recess Rally, where the focus was Turn Everything Around. My good friend, Virginia Crossland-Macha, was the organizer. The event began at 6:00, and we gave out free hot dogs and water to all attendees. In an encouraging display of conservative Kansas values at work, both Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS02) and Rep. Jerry Moran (R-KS01) were in attendance.
Rep. Jenkins, of course, is the soaring rock star of the second district, having beaten a moderate Democrat in 2008 and wielding her CPA certification as a powerful weapon in Congress against bills such as the ARRA of 2008 and deficit spending. Moran is hoping to win “retiring” Sen. Sam Brownback’s Senate seat in 2010.
The over 350 proud patriots in attendance cheered as they listened to speakers like Kris Kobach, candidate for Kansas Secretary of State, Bud Siebel, local businessman, and AFP-stand in Virginia Crossland-Macha rail on Obama’s proposed takeover of healthcare, his successful enslavement of the auto industry, and the reasons Kansas must become a sovereign state.
It was a truly inspiring evening, and proved to me that Kansans are truly ready for action. After the last speaker, over 85% of the crowd stood up and got in line to sign both the sovereignty petition and Americans for Prosperity’s petition to stop Obama’s healthcare express.
Following are some Blackberry and iPhone photos taken at the event.
Michelle Hucke and Caleb Hays working the sovereignty booth.
Active and engaged citizens
Secretary of State candidate Kris Kobach speaking at rally
Did you attend, host, or work at a recent recess rally or tea party? Post your experience in the comments!
Tags: College Republicans, Conservatism, jerry moran, kansas, kris kobach, Lynn Jenkins, recess rally, Tea Party, Virginia Crossland
