Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley will speak at Susquehanna Valley Conservatives monthly meeting at the Best Western Country Cupboard on Monday April 14. The meeting begins at 7 pm in the Baylor Conference Room.
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Lt. Governor Jim Cawley to Speak in Lewisburg
Posted by sunacrw on April 10, 2014
https://sunacrw.com/2014/04/10/lt-governor-jim-cawley-to-speak-in-lewisbur10/
Unregulated Abortion is the Beginning and End-All
An interesting development in PA politics is happening in southeastern Pennsylvania. Even though it is happening on the other side of the aisle it bears notice for Republican women.
You may remember State Representative Margo Davidson’s statement on the House floor referring to death of her cousin, a victim of Kermit Gosnell and his horrific Philadelphia clinic. Rep. Davidson joined others in supporting measures to regulate abortion clinics under the same standards as other free-standing medical clinics requiring what most of us expect when we access medical care: sterile instruments, clean rooms, and properly trained personnel.
It turns out Rep. Davidson committed a crime, at least in the eyes of Planned Parenthood and similar pro-abortion organizations. And they intend to make her pay by removing her from office. Rep. Davidson still supports abortion rights, but that no longer matters to the degree it did when Pennsylvania affiliates of Planned Parenthood endorsed her in 2010. This year her primary opposition enjoys the support and endorsements of the pro-abortion crowd.
Now we don’t agree with Margo Davidson on very many policy issues, but we can recognize when PP, NOW and other advocates of unrestricted abortion out themselves in spite of all their well-framed lines about caring for women. Their definition of caring for women is looking the other way when women are victimized and punishing those who won’t.
Posted by sunacrw on March 26, 2014
https://sunacrw.com/2014/03/26/unregulated-abortion-is-the-beginning-and-end-all-for-planned-parenthood/
Signatures Needed
Candidates seeking office this year are now circulating nominating petitions. Depending upon the position they seek 10-2000 signatures of registered voters are needed to secure a ballot position.
Nominating petitions may be circulated by supporters on behalf of their favorite candidate. Then petitions are collected by the candidate and/or her campaign to be filed with the appropriate election board. Petitions will circulate for the next three weeks until the deadline of March 11, but most candidates will begin collecting and filing around March 4.
Elected positions open this year:
Governor
Lt. Governor
U.S. Congress
PA House
State Party Committee
County Party Committee
Posted by sunacrw on February 19, 2014
https://sunacrw.com/2014/02/19/signatures-needed/
Republican Women Councils May Not Endorse
Primary season is upon us as more contenders announce their candidacies to gain the Republican Party’s nomination. This is a good time to review the relationship between the Republican Party and Republican Women to highlight a major difference in our operating procedures.
Councils of Republican Women are affiliates of National Federation of Republican Women, an organization aligned with the principles of the Republican Party, but not a part of the Republican Party structure. Republican Women on all levels – national, state and local – are governed by rules established by NFRW.
One important difference is conveyance of endorsements in the Primary Election cycle. While RNC, PAGOP or county Republican committees may choose to endorse candidates before the May 20th election this practice is strictly prohibited by NFRW.
NFRW and its state and local councils follow a non-endorsement policy in all primary campaigns. No club may endorse any candidate for any position with more than one Republican candidate. Further, clubs may not promote one candidate over another and must offer equal opportunity to club activities and events. NFRW instructs Club Presidents to remain neutral during the Primary election cycle.
Individual members may work for the Primary candidates of their choice. In fact, they are encouraged to fully participate in the Primary process. However, they must be careful to inform voters that theirs is a personal choice which does not reflect the views or opinions of the Republican Women’s Club where they are members. At no time may an individual member use the council’s name or identification when helping a primary candidate.
The non-endorsement policy is sometimes confusing, especially when women are active in both the Republican Party and their local Republican Women’s Council. In that case, it is even more important that we follow our rules and hold ourselves to high standards as we advocate for good government.
Posted by sunacrw on February 13, 2014
https://sunacrw.com/2014/02/13/republican-women-councils-may-not-endorse/
Common Core Action Needed
The opposition to Common Core is alive and well. And yes, it is well-informed. That’s what makes it so frustrating when in conversation with our elected officials it’s obvious that they are the ones with incomplete information or sometimes simple unwillingness to learn the truth.
The battle continues on many fronts. This week the New York Educators Association passed a resolution in opposition to Common Core. Why does that matter so much? Well, New York is further into the process than many states and they have found it nearly impossible for teachers to teach and students to learn. Further the NY assessments actually show a decrease in educational achievement! Why would we spend time and money to bring these same results to Pennsylvania?
Yet here in the Commonwealth, the Department of Education is attempting to pull a fast one. It has mixed up the objectives a bit, rephrased a few items and renamed the program in an attempt to institute something that we oppose. Now many elected officials are confused because they’ve been told this is a new program, not Common Core.
Action is needed to stop the movement being made by DOE and school districts. Dr. Peg Luksik, who has been educating Pennsylvanians for over 30 years on the attempts to turn education into a one-size fits all process, is once again a guiding light in the battle to defeat Common Core. Please see her recent post that lists the things that we must say and do.
This is the ideal time to make an impact as candidates are looking for your vote. Before you give it, make sure they are worthy of it. The future of country and our children is at stake.
Posted by sunacrw on February 3, 2014
https://sunacrw.com/2014/02/03/common-core-action-needed/
SUN Area Republican Women 