Tea Party Spreads Disinformation and Distortion of the Truth

This is a response to an email sent out by Bob Turner of the Clermont County Tea Party. 

“Dave is an Ohio Township resident and a Tea Party supporter, as well as a member of the Republican Party Central Committee himself. He also serves as the party's treasurer. Dave has an impressive, which will come in handy tackling the $4 million deficit that Clermont County currently has.” 

      Tea Party fails to mention that the looming deficit is a result partially a result of former Tea Party Commissioner Archie Wilson giving 3% raises to county employees in a time in which we should have been doing pay freezes. No doubt it will be further compounded next year when Tea Party candidate Vince Faris takes office as County Prosecutor (full Time) causing an increase in expenditures to that departments labor costs now that we will no longer have a part time prosecutor on a part time salary. That is unless they lay people off? So I hope Mr. Uible can exercise the “Fiscal Responsibility” that the Tea Party advocates but has yet to deliver in practice.

“Last night also had a dramatic twist. Candidate Jack Kuntz announced that he was removing himself from consideration for the appointment. The former Goshen Township Trustee asked his supporters to back Uible. Kuntz expressed his desire to do the right thing for the county, and, since he and Uible shared many of the same supporters, he did not want to split the vote by remaining a candidate. This type of selfless act is rare in politics today, and is something to be admired and encouraged.” 

     Wow, way to distort the truth. What actually happened is what is commonly referred to as a “back room deal.” In this case the Tea Party decided to drop their candidate Jack Kuntz and support Dave Uible instead. It was far from a selfless act. Rather, Mr. Kuntz found he no longer had the support from the Tea Party and Liberty PAC and accepted the fact that without that support he would not get the appointment. It was a calculated move by the Tea Party where an unfavorable candidate is switched at the last minute for a more recognizable candidate without sufficient time for organized opposition… the classic back room deal. 

http://thegoproguereport.blogspot.com/2012/03/dont-drink-tea.html 

“Many of us got involved in the Tea Party because we were tired of self-serving politicians…” 

Congratulations now you have created a self serving party.

Don't Drink the TEA!

March 14th 7PM the Republican Central Committee had their meeting to appoint a new Clermont County County Commissioner. Little did some no that it had already been decided by the Clermont County Tea Party/Clermont County Liberty PAC. How could this be? Well, let me set the time line of events that led to Dave Uible's appointment to the commissioner seat vacated by Archie Wilson.

February 2nd 2012 Archie Wilson resigns creating a vacancy to be filled by the Clermont County Republican Central Committee.

February 23rd 2012 Stuart Kennedy, Central Committee member from Union Township O and the Treasurer of the Clermont Liberty PAC, sent an email:

"I wanted to make sure you knew you are invited to attend an event the Clermont Liberty PAC is hosting next Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00PM at the Holiday Inn Eastgate. The event will be featuring Jack Kuntz who is one of the candidates interested in the appointment to the open County Commissioner position... By attending, no one is asking you to vote for Jack or for us to assemble any block votes... Some have suggested the Clermont Liberty PAC should instead host an event with all 11 (currently known)candidates. Such a large meeting would be difficult to facilitate due to the volume of candidates. Assuming 15-20 minutes of introduction per candidate, the meeting would take well over three hours, and this assumes no open time for questions... The Clermont Liberty PAC has chosen to provide this opportunity for committee members to learn about Jack Kuntz."

Remember they are NOT trying to create a voting block...

February 28th 2012 Liberty PAC Hosts Candidate Night for One.

Remember they are NOT trying to create a voting block...

March 10th 2012 Eric Kelso, Central Committeeman for Monroe Township Precinct F hosted a "Candidate Meet and Greet" which 8 of the final 10 candidates chose to participate, and 30 Central Committeemen attended. It was hosted for all candidates with very little trouble and at a cost of less than $5.

But don't forget the Liberty PAC:

"Such a large meeting would be difficult to facilitate due to the volume of candidates."

Hmm... one person organized an event that a PAC could not do, with introductions, and time for questions a far cheaper cost of less than $5 since the Union Township Community Center had use of a free room. 5 Tea Party members were in attendance and asked the same 5 questions of each candidate and then after conferring in the hall came back and asked more questions. It was later reported to me that these same 5 where seen later in the parking lot arguing.

Remember they are NOT trying to create a voting block...

March 13th 2012 Dave Uible announces his candidacy for the appointment. If the name sounds familiar its because he ran, and lost, against incumbent Barb Wiedenbein in the March 6th primary as a Liberty PAC endorsed candidate.

But wait, why would their be two Tea Party candidates running? Something is up.

March 14th 2012 7PM at the meeting, remember they are NOT trying to create a voting block. Jack Kuntz stands up to give his 3 minute speech, but wait this one is completely different from all the others.

"I had the support of two groups when I started, but in an 11th hour switch I found I no longer have their support, and that they are now supporting Dave Uible."

With that he stepped out of the race and asked anyone still supporting him to vote for Dave Uible.

Hmm... two groups? Could that be the Tea Party and the Liberty PAC?

Votes came in:

Round 1 Uible 62 Votes next closest was 21 votes.
Round 2 Uible 70 Votes
Round 3 Uible wins.

Remember they were NOT trying to create a voting block...

A voting block they did create, as evident not only by the vote totals, but you could look over and see (Union Township in particularly) a solid group hooting and hollering above the customary clapping.

We can NOT have parties within parties!

"A house divided against itself can not stand." 

Abraham Lincoln

Don't Like it? Get 750 signatures on a petition obtained from the Clermont County Board of Elections and run as an Independent.

I'm Back Sorry for my Absence

I have been helping storm victims of the tornadoes that hit Clermont County, but I am back and you won't want to miss my next post!

NOT Endorsed by the People that Brought you Archie Wilson

Clermont County Republican Leadership PAC

Candidate Meet and Greet/Help Moscow Families

Candidate Meet and Greet

Union Township Civic Center

Queen City Room

Come meet the candidates and help Moscow families!

March 10^th 10:30-2:15 PM

This is an invitation to a candidate meet and greet at the Union Township Civic Center,

for Clermont County Republican Central Committee Members

Saturday March, 10^th 10:30 – 2PM.

http://www.union-township.oh.us/administration/civic-center.html

Please help by bring a donation to the event even if you cannot stay.

In the wake of destruction in the Village of Moscow I am trying to do a little something to help my neighbors. My family was fortunate to be just west of the village, but many have lost homes, belongings, and are left with a mountain of debris.

We will be excepting monetary donations to the American Red Cross, and material donations of non-perishable food, school supplies, gently used clothing, and more for  Mathew 25: Ministries.

In addition I will be excepting the following items to be delivered directly to the site: 

Bottled Water

Work Gloves 

Tarps 

First Aid Kits

Clermont County Republican Central Committee Members

This event is NOT sponsored by any candidate or committee, but rather is being provided by myself and other committee members who would like to provide an opportunity for Central Committee members to meet with all the candidates and ask any questions they may have.

March 14th we will make one of the most important decisions as Central Committeemen; the appointment to a vacancy. We owe it to the citizenry of Clermont County to ensure that the best person possible gets the job. To that end this event has been created, because we all know a more informed electorate makes more informed decisions.

The schedule for this event is designed to allow a brief 2-3 min. introduction from each candidate;

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Introduction of Candidates

“Name, Occupation, From (City, village township), and an answer to ‘Why do you want to be a Clermont County Commissioner?’”

11:15 AM – 2:15 PM Is a three hour window provided for Committeemen to make their rounds around the room where each candidate will have a table, and be waiting to answer any questions you may have.

We chose to have this event on a Saturday because of the election week. I know we will all be out their working hard on March 6th, and could use some time to recover from that.

Central Committee members are free to come and go as your schedule permits. Drop in anytime between 10:30 AM and 2:15 PM to ask your questions and meet the candidates.

Anyone that can help with set up and tear down please let me know.

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Eric M. Kelso
Republican Central Committeeman
Monroe Township, Precinct F
Kelso0696@gmail.com

Tea Party Misinformation on 55KRC

Scott Nichols was on the Brian Thomas show on 55KRC spreading mistruths again about the incumbent candidates, and the endorsement meeting of the Clermont County Republican Central Committee.  Yes when asked incumbent candidates did say that they would not bow out of the race if not endorsed, that's true.  Why should they?  


It's a PRIMARY ELECTION NOT A GENERAL ELECTION.  


Scott Nichols said that Clermont County incumbents said "They would run against the endorsed candidate."  To the average person on the street this means they will run against the endorsed candidate in the general election, and that is simply not the case.  


Incumbent candidates who do not win the PRIMARY can NOT run in the General Election, and they have every right to stay in the PRIMARY race.


Scott Nichols fails to do his research on the GOP rule change as well.  Brian Thomas had a guest on earlier that stated there are indeed exemptions to the rule:


Voters who were not old enough to have voted in previous elections.


Voters who moved from other states will haft to show they meet the requirements based on their voting from their home state. 


Scott repeatedly tried to indicate that this rule would disenfranchise those who have served in the military on active duty.  ALL military active duty have the opportunity to vote absentee from there home state; there for the rule does NOT disenfranchise active duty military.


Scott Nichols wrong, misleading, and not the right choice for us.

The Truth from the Tea Party Itself!

Proof from the Tea Party itself that it doesn't matter if an incumbent has done a good job or not there gunning for you! Why replace those who have served the county well, and held faithfully to the party principles?

"As you have heard me note, when it comes to local politics, the primary is the most important election in Clermont County. Why?

Because it has been years and years since a local Democrat or Independent challenger has won a contested race in a general election here. The primary decides nearly all contests. 

If we keep electing the same old people and expecting different results, we are in for more disappointment and will continue leaving our nation in peril. 

Multi-term incumbents grow further and further from the people as their positions become more and more entrenched. Why listen to constituents when you know you'll be reelected no matter what?

It is very difficult to push over a pyramid from the top. You have to start at the bottom. We need a re-set across all levels of government and a new group of principled
representatives to help begin rebuilding our country. 

We are such a conservative stronghold here in Clermont! We should send forward principled leaders who will stand on the foundation of support we can provide. Not doing so makes about as much sense as entering a Yugo in the Indy 500. 

Over 80% of districts across the country are one party dominated. Congress' approval rating is around 10-12%. Yet, nearly 84% of incumbents will be re-elected to office!

The people are allowing themselves to be fooled. They must wake up and begin breaking the ties that bind them. Any qualified challengers can step up in a primary. The question is whether the people will give those challengers a chance to win."

Tea Party Co-Founder

Ted Stevenot

55KRC: GOP Rule Change

The state GOP adopted a rule change that the Tea Party claims: 

"is designed to keep Tea Party members and activists in other liberty groups out of the State party, and ensure Dewine's continued leadership."

This may or may not have been the purpose. On the one hand retroactive rules should never be adopted, and on the other hand it does insure that LOYAL Republicans remain in control of the Republican party.

Scott Nichols after all voted in the Democrat Primary in 2008 NOT the Republican. As a LOYAL Republican I would have never voted Democrat "Operation Chaos" or not. He is also known to resort to baseless accusations and childish behavior rather than stick to a professional and constructive debate. Is this how we want to be represented?

This is an email I received from a Tea Party attendee:

"I am not part of the Republican Central Committee but I have been attending the Tea Party meeting at the Holiday Inn. During the past year I have noticed a huge change with in the group. Twenty to thirty people have broke off and started this "Liberty PAC" to support their own agenda. This is extremely unfortunate. This "Liberty PAC" promotes three agenda's

1. Remove all current elected officials and do not speak with them to see if they support their values
2. Promote themselves- Self Promotion
3. Tear down a group of educated and public serving individuals that work in the Central Party

It is extremely unfortunate. They have created an us against them. I love this beautiful country that we live in and I ask the other Republicans in the County that are not part of this group to stand up for what has been and still is a great party. The promotion of self interest must stop. We know who is doing this and we must stop them from destroying the Republican Party. We have seen what they have done when they self support candidates.

Support the Republican values and not they "Liberty PAC values (self promotion)"

The Morning Show host Brian Thomas will explore the GOP rule change controversy tomorrow morning on 55KRC. At 7:05 he'll speak with Ohio Liberty council President Tom Zawiskowski. Then at 8:05, Brian will interview Scott Nichols about his race.

"Please take the time to listen tomorrow morning, and call into the show if you have the opportunity. This is an important issue, and the future of the State GOP is in the balance."

-Bob Turner
Clermont County Tea Party


The Tea Party is right! This is a "important issue" and the future of OUR State GOP is in the balance. Tell Brian Thomas at 55KRC, (513) 749-5500, rule change or not we don't want Scott Nichols representing OUR Party!

Liberty PAC to Host Candidate Night for 1 out of 12 Commissioner Hopefuls

The Liberty PAC will host next Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 PM at the Holiday Inn Eastgate an event that will be featuring Jack Kuntz who is ONE of the 12 candidates interested in the appointment to the open County Commissioner position recently vacated by Archie Wilson.

Now the Liberty PAC/Tea Party is saying that by "attending, no one is asking you to vote for Jack or for us to assemble any block votes." Yet by blocking other candidates from participating they are doing exactly that. If they where really interested (as a Political Action Committee) in helping to field candidates they would extend the invitation to ALL the candidates running.

Now they are quick to explain why they are not, because "a large meeting would be difficult to facilitate due to the volume of candidates. Assuming 15-20 minutes of introduction per candidate, the meeting would take well over three hours, and this assumes no open time for questions."

There are other organizations that have hosted candidate nights for well more than 12 candidates, and have done so successfully. At these candidates purchase table or booth space for a nominal donation to the group hosting the event, and the public is free to come around and talk with each candidate.Yes, it may be a three or four hour event, but it provides for flexibility of schedules, and gives each candidate an opportunity to be vetted at the event. Committee members are already going to hear speeches at the March 14th meeting. As a committee member myself I can tell you I am not interested in hearing speeches so much as being able to meet and talk with candidates face to face.

Also, they state "There is nothing keeping any other individual, group, or candidate from hosting a similar event to facilitate the research of central committee members of any of the other 10 [11] known candidates." Maybe that's true, assuming that others can rent a large space, and that Committee members have time, in the middle of an election, to attend multiple meetings. I know I would not have the time to attend 12 separate meetings.

What this is really about is creating a block vote for candidate Jack Kuntz, but they don't want it to appear that way. Otherwise, why not host an event for all candidates seeking the appointment? I'm not fooled, and so are others I have talked too. I may be the one speaking out, but I am not alone in my thoughts. However, I am willing to assume the political fall out for my public display of thoughts not just of myself.

Scott Nichols, co-founder of the Clermont Tea Party commented on my face book "a couple of us got well over 80 people to run for precinct Committeemen to move the Clermont GOP toward our values."

Interesting choice of words "move the Clermont GOP toward OUR VALUES." I find this interesting because there is an assumption there that the Clermont GOP did not share the same values. How would many of these (not all) people even know having NEVER attended a meeting of the Clermont GOP? The Clermont GOP is part of the Republican Party, and unlike the Republican National Committee (RNC), has held true to Republican values of Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, Free Markets, Pro-Life, Pro-2nd Amendment, Pro-Religion, and other traditional CONSERVATIVE values. When publicly elected officials violated these values we got rid of them, an example would be Mary Walker who was guilty of wasting taxpayer monies.

I ask this question, (because I know many of us that have served on the Central Committee believe that we are conservatives first and Republicans second) The Tea Party only officially stands for 3 of these values, Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, and Free Markets. Once they succeed in replacing all incumbents, where will they strand with the rest of OUR values?

Do You Trust Central Committee?

 Each county in Ohio has a Republican and a Democrat Central Committee.  Members of these committees are elected for each voting precinct. In Clermont County the Republican Central Committee has voted to endorse candidates for the March 6th, Primary Election.  It is important to note that these candidates are endorsed by the "Central Committee" and NOT the Clermont County Republican Party.


Why is this?
The Central Committee is but a small part of the larger Republican voters in Clermont county that form the Republican Party.  The Central Committee's endorsement is but a recommendation to the party on who they believe should be our candidates for the November General Election.


Do NOT blindly follow your Central Committee, because it is we, Republican voters, who have the final say on March 6th as to who we want to be our Republican Candidate.


Do NOT use the Central Committee Voting Guide. Make up your own mind by informing yourself, and do not rely on others to do it for you.


     What you may not know is that the Tea Party now controls large portions of Central Committees.  In Clermont county it is about 40-45% of the Republican Central Committee.  You may have heard that the Tea Party is not running their own candidates as a 3rd party.  That is true, because they are doing it from within the Republican Party!


The Tea Party also claims to not endorse any candidates, but that is NOT exactly true.  The Clermont Liberty PAC IS the Tea Party and they DO endorse!


What is the problem with this?
The Tea Party is putting up candidates through the Republican Party to challenge ALL incumbents regardless of whether or not they have been doing a good job in there elected offices.


For example:


Incumbent Prosecutor, Don White has been serving Clermont County and the Republican Party since 1988 on a part time salary, but now they would have you vote for Vince Faris who will increase county spending by becoming a full time prosecutor with a full time salary.  How will the prosecutors office pay for this? Will where the money come from? Will Faris lay off workers from the prosecutors office to pay for this?


Incumbent Common Pleas Clerk of Courts Barb Wiedenbein is being challenged by David Uible who is endorsed by the Clermont Liberty PAC even though her office generated a $1,000,000 surplus given to the Clermont County General Fund!  When governments are running deficits she has created a surplus in our county.


     The Tea Party is supposed to stand for Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, and Free Markets.  Yet they are putting up candidates that may very well increase the operating cost of government in Clermont County!


     The last candidate they supported was Archie Wilson who raised government spending when he came to office by giving government employees raises when his opponent Scott Croswell III wanted to impose a pay freeze!


Voters, turn the TV off, throw away the mailers, hang up the phone, and tell your friends you can make up your own mind.

Creditable Source

A creditable source is public records that can not be tainted by candidates such as voteing records.


Jean Schmidt Voting Record


 Educate yourself, and don't let others do it for you!

Dirty Campaign Tactics in the 2nd Congressional District

                           Is this what Brad must do to win?

Do candidates who propagate lies like this deserve our vote?