Fellow Republican,
Immediately after we sent our message yesterday regarding lies and betrayal in politics, we were contacted by D.A. King with the Dustin Inman Society pointing out extremely troubling conduct occurring now at the Georgia General Assembly, which is a slap in the face to every Georgia voter and Republican.
Last year, the Georgia Republican Party, at the state convention, passed a resolution stating that the General Assembly (your elected officials) should pass law supporting current immigration law, including working to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by people illegally present in the United States. (cite). The Georgia Republican Party also passed a resolution supporting religious liberty legislation (cite).
One would assume that due to this, the politicians that were placed on the ballot by the Georgia Republican Party, a majority of those under the Gold Dome, would actually enact the will of the voters and enact policy that is fiscally conservative and, ultimately, common sense, by ensuring government benefits are only flowing to those people with a valid visa to be here and any related legislation.
Instead, they do the exact opposite, and wonder why voters are angry. Further, the GAGOP elected board is silent on the legislature ignoring the will of you, the grassroots.
They are killing legislation (Senate Bill 6) passed out of the Senate by Sen. McKoon to ensure people in Georgia illegally are unable to receive government benefits. They conducted a vote (when Democrats, "coincidentally", had a majority in the room) in a Republican-controlled sub-committee to kill legislation (SR 675) that would have allowed VOTERS to choose whether or not to amend the State Constitution to make English the Official Language of Georgia (link to Article 1 and Article 2 discussing this). Who is "They"? According to the Dustin Inman Society, Rep. Willard and Speaker Ralston.
Religious freedom legislation also passed the General Assembly, but it's likely to be vetoed. This goes right along with the Campus Carry legislation, that was also likely passed simply to make it appear like "Republicans" in the legislature are supporting gun rights in an election year, even though it may be vetoed as well. In other words, they appear to be doing one thing, but are doing the exact opposite.
The Republican Party has its voice through resolutions. We had resolutions passed. And neither the elected politician leadership, or GAGOP party leadership, is standing up for it.
This is why YOU are needed. If you care about actual Republican principles being enacted into law, you need to act. The last day of session is Thursday. At your County GOP Conventions, let EVERYONE know about what's going on. Print out fliers and hand them out (D.A. King provided THIS flyer for people to print and distribute). Talk to your friends. And call the Speaker of the House, David Ralston, (where both immigration measures are being held up), as well as Governor Deal to ensure good legislation is actually enacted into law. And finally, if any of these bills are VETOED, don't just blame the governor, but demand that YOUR legislators override the veto.
To allow otherwise is to allow for completely unaccountable politicians using the Republican Party to be placed on the ballot and to be elected, then using their power to undermine the Republican principles and priorities that would improve our state and nation.
YOU have the power to affect change. YOU can get more people involved in the GOP by forwarding this letter and showing up to the GOP County Conventions this Saturday (if your county didn’t move the date earlier) and making sure to be elected as a Delegate to your local District GOP Convention and State GOP Convention.
Please see below for other interesting upcoming events as well, and FORWARD this to your friends to get more people involved:
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Here are upcoming events:
DEKALB YOUNG REPUBLICANS MARCH MEETING w/JUDGE BOULEE
Hosted by DeKalb Young Republicans
Monday, March 21 at 7-9 PM at Olde Blind Dog in Town Brookhaven
Details available here. Free event.
FULTON REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY HOSTS CANDIDATE FORUM/MEET AND GREET
Hosted by Fulton Republican Assembly, Local Chapter of the Georgia Republican Assembly
Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30-9:00 PM at Hudson Grille at 6317 Roswell Rd. NE, Sandy Springs GA 30328
COWETA ELECTIONS PART 2 EVENT
Hosted by Coweta County Republican Women
April 21st, 2016 5:30 social/dinner, 6:30 meeting at Summergrove Golf Club, 335 Summergrove Parkway, Newnan
Various candidates will be there to speak for more information http://www.cowetarepublicanwomen.com/
CANDIDATE FORUM FOR 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND US SENATE
Hosted by Coweta County Republican Women and Coweta County GOP
April 30th, 2016 at 9:00 AM-Noon at Carnegie Library, 1 Lagrange Street, Newnan GA
FREE Event.
Event Database:
Thank you to everyone is still submitting information for the Event Database! We are still working to compile a complete list of, and support, as many Republican-principled (including YRs, Tea Parties, etc) groups as possible, as well as compiling a list of interesting events by those groups. If you want to be included in this effort, and know of any upcoming events, or happen to know (or be) a leader of such a group, please send us your contact information, name of your group or event, and any details.
Convention Details:
The dates for the conventions have been set as follows: (please note that due to Georgia GOP Rules Changes, some individual counties may have elected to adjust their county convention/precinct meeting date. Please verify with your local county GOP)
Precinct Mass Meetings for Counties under 80,000 Population: March 19, 2016 at 9 AM;
Precinct Mass Meetings have each Precinct ELECT, by majority vote in each precinct, Delegates to the respective County Convention.
County Conventions: March 19, 2016 at 10 AM; County Conventions ELECT, by majority vote, Delegates to the District and State Conventions.
District Conventions: April 16, 2016 at 10 AM; District Conventions ELECT, by majority vote, 3 National Delegates and 3 Alternates to the National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
State Convention: June 3-4, 2016 in the Augusta Convention Center in Augusta, Georgia; The State Convention ELECTS, by majority vote, a National Committeeman and National Committeewoman to serve a 4 year term on the Republican National Committee (RNC), as well as 31 Delegates-at-large and Alternates-at-large.
If you have any questions about how to be elected to one of the above positions, feel free to contact us.
Let’s work together to find ways to make the Republican Party brand strong. Let’s work together to ensure that Republican policies are enacted which, naturally, make our nation strong. Let’s work together to Advance the GOP.
As shown by past messages below, we will continue to Advance the GOP. If you want to spread this to others, forward it to your Republican friends and subscribe them to this mailing list. Together, we can all Advance the GOP in Georgia.
Thank you for your leadership in the Republican Party and commitment to its principles. 
Alex Johnson
AlexJohnson@AdvanceTheGOP.com
404-436-1GOP (404-436-1467)
P.S. As part of my efforts to continue to Advance the GOP, and to stay in touch, I may periodically send you e-mails and updates. If you wish to subscribe a friend who wants to Advance the GOP, use this link. If you wish to be removed from this list, please be sure to unsubscribe below.
P.P.S. Previous e-mails can be found at these links:
Georgia "Republican" Politicians Ignoring the Republican Party; GAGOP Leadership Silent
Positive Points in Negative Politics: Lies, Betrayal, and the Way Forward
Who To Vote For, The "Establishment", Hypocrisy, and Events!
Tired of Political Betrayal? State Politics, Newton GOP, and Mass Precinct Meetings
Vital News and Events for Georgia - GOP Precinct Meetings Upcoming - Where's the GAGOP Money?!
Where is the Money? Help with Presidential Campaigns, Upcoming Events, and the GOP Convention!
Conventions! Delegates! Star Wars! Elections!
Help the GOP Do What's Right, It's Not Easy!
Donald Trump and Missing Payroll: How to Make Republicans Act like Republicans!
Lies, Misdirection, and How to Improve the GOP - ELECTION TOMORROW
How the GAGOP May Have Just Voted to Support Donald Trump
How Money is Destroying the Georgia GOP: Lies, Control, and the Solution!
Get Good Republicans Elected Now; Opportunities to be Involved
Congratulations and Thank You!
Don't Know Alex? Meet Alex Johnson
What does the GAGOP Do? Johnson Plan for GAGOP Chairman!
Experience Matters! Vision Matters!
Stand for the Truth! Principles Matter!
Erick Erickson Supports Alex Johnson for GAGOP Chairman
Let's Work Together! Team Work is Vital to Raise Money and Grow the Georgia GOP
Alex Johnson Wins Straw Poll with 75% of the Vote - District Convention Results
What Do You Want From The GOP? Be Heard! Meet Alex Johnson - Video Introduction
Vote Alex Johnson for GAGOP Chairman - Stop Wasting Money: Let's Focus on Fundraising
Right Now, "Republican" Legislators are Trying to Violate your Rights: Stop Them Today!
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Corruption, Power, and Running for Party Office
Don't Cheat, Grow the Party!
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Campaign Notifications: Leaders Get Involved!
Victory, New Leadership, and GETTING INVOLVED
The GOP Needs Leadership! Will you help provide it?
Vote Republican! Fill Out the Survey! And Be Involved!
Communication is Key! How Would You Advance the GOP?
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