08/08/08 Wyoming Democratic Party Daily News Roundup
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Aug 12, 2008 Posted by Lauri Elbing
***ACTION ALERT***
It is August Break, so US Senators Enzi and Barrasso will be all over the news.
Our candidates need to be all over the streets knocking doors to combat the excessive press.
I would urge you to volunteer to walk with your candidates every day.
Never let them knock doors alone.
Cultivate and assign volunteers to go with our candidates EVERY day.
Consistent support, moral and otherwise, on the campaign trail will equal victory in November!
For August 8, 2008
Enzi stresses energy, health care in Casper visit
“Energy, health care and education are the three areas U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., would concentrate on if elected to another term in November.”
And young people are our voters! “Mineral-based counties in Wyoming are younger and rural counties continue to age, according to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau.”
Sheridan candidates share similar views
“Republican House District 29 candidates John Patton and Dave DeBolt said they see some solutions for such pressing issues as affordable housing shortages, regulation of land development and diversification of the state’s economy.”
15 NCSD schools miss AYP benchmarks
“Fifteen Natrona County schools did not meet Adequate Yearly Progress standards in 2007-08 as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.”
Wyo approves land lease for gas plant
“Cimarex Energy Co. will receive a lease on a state school section in Sublette County as a site for its $100 million natural gas processing and carbon sequestration plant.”
EDITORIAL: Enzi helps improve Higher Education Act
“If you find yourself filling out a federal financial aid application for college, you can thank Sen. Mike Enzi for making the process a lot easier…. That's one of a host of positive changes in the 1,100-page bill, which Enzi began working on as chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Since the Democrats took over the Senate in 2007, Enzi now serves as the panel's ranking member.”
LTE by Mark Gordon, Candidate for US House of Representatives: Voters get chance to do something
When I started travelling the state in February after announcing my candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives, I wanted to see if a message about returning to core Republican values of belief in the individual, limiting government, being fiscally responsible, and a commitment to national security would resonate with folks in this wonderful state. I wanted to find out if the citizens of this state were as fed up with "do nothing but complain" politics as I was. Not surprisingly, I have found that they are. It has not been easy travelling this state; I-80 was closed for most of the first two weeks of our first swing through the state. Undaunted, we still made it to Casper, Wheatland, Douglas, Cheyenne, Laramie, Riverton, Lander, Rock Springs, Evanston, Shoshone, Thermopolis, and ended up in Worland for the first of Wyoming's Lincoln Day Dinners in February. All through that trip we tried to visit friends in Rawlins (snowed in) and Kemmerer (snowed out). At that time gasoline was about a dollar cheaper and neither national party had decided on a potential presidential nominee. I really did not know what to expect when we began. But then this is Wyoming, and I should have known better. People here are sensible and independent thinkers. I get a lot of tough questions and great advice. People here know what is at stake for our nation and are more than willing to talk about their concerns and desires. This is a wonderful country facing serious challenges. As a businessman and rancher and not a politician by background, I am encouraged by the spirit of "try" I see all around this great state. Just as we kept trying to get to Rawlins and finally did, I know we will make it to green grass and sunnier days as a state and a nation, but it will take commitment and perseverance. I am happy to be part of the process taking us there. And yes, people are responding positively to the message that core Republican values embody, and folks are fed up with do-nothing politics. They want something new -- gumption, not just finger pointing. It is time we turned politics as usual into the politics of possibility. I am running for the U.S. House of Representatives because I want to make that difference. Now I'm visiting with people on the Main Streets all around the state. I hope the conversation continues. Thank you, Wyoming.”
LTE: Candidates receive advice from citizen: Open letter to the candidates for Wyoming's only seat in the House of Representatives
“The majority of the people in this state are common folks with few needs. What we really need is for our state to remain the way it has for the past 100 years. Low crime, low taxes and being able to drive close to our homes to experience some of the most beautiful sights in the entire United States…..So back to my main thought: Candidates, you might make a bigger splash in this state if you simply make it known that you aren't the oil and gas industries puppet and have an honest plan about how you are going to represent us. It would be nice to know that you are honest, sincere and actually care about the Wyoming people you want to represent.”
LTE by Al Hamburg, Candidate for US Senate: Dicey issue narrows with candidates
“Now that Obama and McCain have their nominations in the bag, both are kissing up to the pro-amnesty Mexican La Raza group. Both are saying the same thing, that they will not be sending those 12 million illegal aliens in the USA back where they belong…..”
Wyoming Tribune Eagle Editorial Board is recommending incumbents Jim Brown and Don Pierson in this ward.
Frontier Oil Corp. sees large profit decrease
“Frontier Oil Corporation announced a large decrease in profits in the second quarter during a telephone conference Thursday…..The weakening national economy and the effect record high crude oil prices had on gasoline demand caused the decreases…. Gibbs also cited the decrease in margins from byproducts, such as asphalt and kerosene, as sales prices for these products only slightly increased compared to the increase in crude prices. Additionally, he said, total production of barrels decreased slightly last quarter due to a number of planned refinery projects in both Cheyenne and El Dorado, Kan”
***Partnership could build trail from Cheyenne to Rocky Mountain park
This is another great article about the wonderful and meaningful things outstanding officials can do to improve quality of life for the public and wildlife alike by being open, flexible and willing to work through the challenges of non-traditional partnerships and collaborative efforts. “The plan would create a 140,000-acre conservation zone…and extends 22 miles and stretches from native grasslands along Interstate 25 to the Laramie Foothills north of Fort Collins, Colo., and to the Roosevelt National Forest. Conservation may not have been the original goal for the Belvoir, but alternative land uses offer cities a starting point for conservation programs, officials say. The Wyoming/Colorado partnership also allows a conservation newcomer -- Cheyenne -- to learn from an experienced state as the two work together to develop a property that stretches across state boundaries.”
Riley Ridge Plant Approved
What is being called the largest Carbon Sequestration project in the World has been given approval by the State Lands and Investment Board.Board set to interview commission candidates
“County commissioners will open interviews Monday of the three candidates to replace Bill Paddleford on the board... Last month, the Republican Party chose Larry Williamson, Paul Vogelheim and Scott Anderson as candidates to replace Paddleford. Commissioners will appoint the fifth board member at 9 a.m. on Tuesday. The public is invited to attend both of the meetings in the county chambers, at 200 S. Willow St.”Events center suffers officials' negativity
We are dismayed at the negative approach too many public officials in the city and county have adopted toward the proposed convention center.The Crow Tribe made an agreement with an Australian company to build a $7 billion plant to convert coal into liquid fuels, which would be among the first such projects in the nation
Cimarex Energy Co. will receive a lease on a state school section in Sublette County as a site for its $100 million natural gas processing & carbon sequestration plant
Rail Merger Could Expand To Wyoming
A merger between 2 rail lines could result in expansion to Wyoming's Powder River Basin coal fields, with a cost of $6 billion
BLM Seeks Input On New Energy Plan
The BLM has invited the public to comment on an analysis of coal-bed methane gas development in pristine Fortification Creek
15 Wyo Schools Fail Benchmark Tests
15 Natrona County schools did not meet Adequate Yearly Progress standards in 2007-08 as required by the No Child Left Behind Act
Aging Fill Rural Wyo, Young Go To Mineral Areas
Recent census studies show Wyoming's rural areas are populated by older residents while youth follow jobs to energy-rich regions
***Information on Weatherization, Heating Bill Relief
This is a must read and everyone should be talking about it. There are very challenging times ahead this winter and we need to be prepared and working towards a multipronged solution to ease the burden of home heating….It will have an impact on businesses and the cost of products and services as well of course. Be mindful of this issue and remember we are all in this together! “With natural gas and electricity prices predicted to rise sharply this fall and winter, several state agencies are coming together in a public information campaign to encourage Wyoming residents to do what they can to use less energy. The campaign will also work to raise awareness of the LIEAP program that offers heating bill assistance to state residents.”
***Carbon Sequestration Working Group to meet
This is a hot issue that state leg candidates should be paying attention. Wyoming is the first state to enact comprehensive Carbon Sequestration legislation. We are leading the way! “Thursday, Aug 14, 2008 at 9 am at the Parkway Plaza in Casper the Carbon Sequestration Working Group will meet in Casper to discuss existing financial assurance and bonding procedures…..see http://deq.state.wy.us/carbonsequestration.htm for details.” (For additional information or for any special needs to attend this meeting, please contact Dan Clark at 307 777-7388.) http://deq.state.wy.us/out/downloads/Carbon%20Sequestration%20Meeting.pdf
The next two press releases remind me of something my former boss, Congressman John Dingell, would say…”Give’m enough rope and they’ll hang themselves.”
***Gordon Comments on Lummis' Actions: Lummis Attacks Gordon Does Not Answer for Her Actions
“We need a Representative who will stand up and answer for their actions,” Gordon says. “I’ve been answering tough questions from the start of this campaign; now it’s time for Ms. Lummis to explain a record that has been at odds with what she is saying to get elected this time, as well as why when she was Treasurer she twice advocated for increasing the tax on gas to balance the budget. If she had her way we’d all be paying more for diesel and gas today.”
***Lummis Responds to Gordon's Latest Attack: Lummis Responds to Gordon's Latest Attack Debunking his Misrepresentations of Her Record
Cynthia Lummis responded to primary opponent Mark Gordon's latest attacks on her, describing them as "misrepresentations conjured up by a dying campaign."
"Mr. Gordon, having never served in elective office, finds himself with no choice but to contrive false impressions intended to distract Republican voters' concerns about his more than seventeen year support of Democrat candidates and causes," Lummis said. "I find Mr. Gordon's attack on my conservative record hypocritical, at best. If Mr. Gordon is truly concerned about keeping taxes low, why did he give $2,000 to John Kerry in 2004? If he is truly concerned about the growth of government and conservative principles, why did he give money to the Democratic National Committee and the opponents of both Craig Thomas and Mike Enzi? If he is truly concerned about the Democratic control of Congress, why did he give money to Gary Trauner?"
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