November 14, 2011
This is an exciting time for Washoe County Republicans. Molly Ball, a national political reporter wrote “Washoe County, the Northern Nevada County that contains Reno, is the No. 1 bellwether in a top Western swing state… It is almost universally true that as goes Washoe, so goes Nevada – and as goes Nevada, so goes the nation.”
Nevada holds the First in the West caucus and as a result we will have a crucial role in selecting the Republican nominee for President. Once we head in to the general election for president, Nevada is the number one targeted state in the West by the RNC. This means the nation’s eyes will be on Washoe County. We need to be ready!!
In addition to the presidential race, we need to make sure that Senator Heller and Congressman Amodei holds on to their offices. We need to keep a republican house and capture the senate, thereby delivering a republican congress that can work with our new Republican president.
But that is just part of the story. Now that redistricting has been completed, Washoe County was very fortunate. Not only do we keep Senate District 3, which we all anticipating losing, but Assembly District 31 which was overwhelmingly democratic, is now a republican dominated district. Assembly District 27 still has a democratic advantage, but it is a winnable by Republicans with a strong, well funded candidate.
What all this means is that Washoe County Republicans have a great opportunity to be a major player in recapturing the White House, maintaining a republican house and capturing the US Senate. Statewide we can help Republicans take control of the State Senate by re-electing Greg Brower, and increase our numbers in the Assembly by winning Assembly District 27 and 31. With some big help from Clark County, we even have a shot at a Republican majority assembly!!
The Washoe County Republican Party is ready for the challenge. We have started a robust voter registration program, we are rebuilding our precinct organization, recruiting qualified candidates to run for office, reaching out to the minority communities and preparing for an outstanding 2012 caucus!! But we can’t do it with just a few people. We need people and money. This is where you come in. We need you to become part of the solution by volunteering and donating to the party.
Please contact the Washoe County GOP office and see how you can help. We have the opportunity of a lifetime to be a major player in turning this country and state around and getting back on the right tract. But it cannot be done by sitting on the couch and complaining. It takes hard work, sweat and money. Make a commitment today to be part of the solution. Your country, state and community needs your help today!! Please sign up online or call 827-1999.
Dave Buell, Chairman
Washoe County Republican Party