AYR News

RNC Chairman survey

Written by PK Wednesday, 07 January 2009 02:33

Dear Young Republican:

At the end of this month, the Republican National Committee will make a decision that will profoundly affect the direction of our Party in the years to come - the election of the RNC Chairman. The groundwork laid by our next RNC Chairman will play a substantial role in how Republicans engage young Americans - something we all care about!

The Young Republican National Federation wants YOU to help the RNC make an informed decision about its next Chairman by taking a short survey. Results will be posted anonymously on yrnf.com.

Here is a link to the survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=n2AXnqk7o7ERkIe6kO_2f4ow_3d_3d

To ensure we know Texas is represented in the survey, please answer the question about what state you are from (even if you don't think you're a member). THANKS!

In addition, we will be asking the RNC Chairman candidates to make a pledge to work actively with Young Republicans and College Republicans at the national level.

The survey closes at midnight on January 12, so please respond today!

Thanks for your participation, and Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Jessica Colon
Chairman, YRNF

Sarah Reidy
Campaign Committee Chairman, YRNF

Karen Sautter
Vice Chair, Northeast Region, YRNF

YRs Demand "Change"

Written by Eliza Vielma Tuesday, 04 November 2008 16:26

While the political realm heats up and our presidential race ends tonight, two Young Republicans took it upon themselves to inject a little humor and get their political message across last night.

You might have seen Nathan Glass and Matthew Kidwell out on the corner 2222 and Shoak Creek in Austin last night; but probably didn't recognize them.

That's because they dressed up as homeless men carrying home-made, politically driven signs to inform others of the tax hike we'll be receiving if we allow an Obama administration.

From their reports, they surprisingly received positive responses from their audience.

Conservatives can be mighty creative.

Way to go Nathan & Matt!

Grabbing defeat from the jaws of victory

Written by Taxpayer's Voice Friday, 24 October 2008 19:04

It appears that one State Republican Executive Committee member is ready to throw Speaker Tom Craddick overboard, and grab defeat from the jaws of victory.

Mark McCaig is calling for Speaker Tom Craddick to announce he will not seek the Speaker position. McCaig claims Republicans have little to be tout under Craddick’s leadership.

To view full story and comment: Click Here

Early Voting 101: Be informed.

Written by Eliza Friday, 24 October 2008 14:12

Many of you are probably wondering where to go to find information on where to vote or what will even be on the ballot this year aside from the highly contested presidential race.

You can find the majority of this information off of the Travis County Clerk's website.

For Early Voting Locations, Click Here.

For a Sample General Ballot, Click Here.

For a Sample Local Ballot (which includes Propositions), Click Here.

To find out if you're registered, Click Here.

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact Eliza Vielma @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Austin Local Government & ISD Debt

Written by Eliza Friday, 24 October 2008 14:06

Things you may not have known about Austin ISD...

Did you know...

Austin ISD is ranked "Academically Acceptable" - which is second from the bottom?
That only half of Austin ISD's staff consists of teachers?
Teachers at Austin ISD make over 10k less than "Support Staff"?
Local Government Debt has been growing 4 times faster than our income.
The Grand total of Debt (between City, County & Austin ISD) is $8,540,378,421?
or that, the Debt per Taxpayer in Austin is $11,493.31 - DOUBLE what the state average is?

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Local Government Debt in Austin (information was taken from the Texas Bond Review Website)

Austin ISD Snapshot 2007 (information from Texas Education Agency Website)

Austin ISD's brochure about Proposition 1

Now, isn't it a shame that Austin ISD is asking voters to support another "tax increase" via Proposition 1 - to pad their wallets with another 17.7 million dollars?

We are leaving ourselves and our children a legacy of debt.

Vote "NO" on Austin ISD Proposition 1.

Sept. 25, 2008 Meeting Recap

Written by Eliza Friday, 26 September 2008 18:49

Last night's meeting went extremely well!

Not only did we have new & old members in attendance; but, we were also visited by Rosemary Edwards (Travis County Republican Party Chairman), as well as Will Franklin & Scott Ratcliffe from the Ralph Sheffield Campaign in House District 55.

Our keynote speaker was Drew Thornley, a Policy Analyst for Texas Public Policy Foundation.

The topic was: Freedom from Foreign Oil.

Drew also blogged about the 8 dollar Gore Bills passed out at last night's meeting. To read his blog posting on Planet Gore, please click here.

To watch a short clip from his speech, click here.

Continue reading to read through his speech and statistics.