QUOTE OF THE DAY

When you get off the

campaign trail, join us

along the winery trail

Join the Young Republicans on a post-election

bus trip to the Finger Lakes; reserve a spot now

The Young Republicans of Luzerne County are sponsoring a Seneca Lake Wine Tour bus trip on Saturday, Nov. 13.

Cost is $60 and includes:

• Roundtrip bus transportation between Wilkes-Barre and the Finger Lakes in New York
• A boxed lunch (sandwich, salad, chips and a beverage)
• Admission to and sample tasting at five wineries
• Free tasting glass

Stops are scheduled at these wineries:

• POMPOUS ASS WINERY: Owned by former Luzerne County residents Michael and Donna Lucent 

• FOX HILL VINEYARDS: tour of wine-making facility and vineyards. Cafe features gourmet soups, salads and desserts.

• WHITE SPRINGS WINERY: maker of award-winning wines including its renowned 2006 class
• BELHURST WINERY: Set in a beautiful mansion, this winery is known for reds, white, rose and dry wines
• MILES WINERY: private group tasting including a wine slushy tasting, tasting glass to keep

SEATING IS LIMITED; RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY

Total cost is $60 per person. No one will be permitted on the bus without proper identification: You must be 21 to join us on this trip.

A non-refundable deposit of half ($30) is due upon ticket purchase. We can't hold your seat unless you pay the $30.

HOW TO PAY:

• Buy online (see below)
• Mail a check payable to:

Luzerne County Republican Party

41 S. Main St. Suite 14

Wilkes-Barre PA 18701

• Buy in person at GOP Headquarters, 41 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre,
• Or from any member of the Luzerne County Young Republicans.

Toomey pays visit

U.S. Senatorial candidate Pat Toomey, who is leading his Democratic challenger in all polls, made a stop in Kingston on Monday, Aug. 23.

Toomey, of Lehigh County, visited with a gathering of supporters and members of the media at the Pierce Street Deli as part of his Summer Jobs Bus Tour.

Toomey was accompanied by his wife Kris and three children -- Bridget, Patrick and Duncan.

Downtown Pittston turned red on Saturday -- and it had nothing to do with tomatoes.

Republican candidates, led by Attorney General Tom Corbett, our gubernatorial nominee, created quite a buzz at the annual Pittston Tomato Festival Parade.

Also participating were Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta, candidate for the 11th Congressional District; Luzerne County Commissioner Stephen A. Urban, running for the State Senate; and West Pittston Mayor Bill Goldsworthy, candidate for State Representative.

Later, Tom Corbett stopped by Luzerne County GOP Headquarters in Wilkes-Barre where about 50 volunteers had gathered for a "Super  Saturday" phone bank.

for Marino, Barletta

U.S. House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio was in the area Saturday to stump for our two congressional candidates, Lou Barletta and Tom Marino.

Boehner, who would be a frontrunner for Speaker of the House should Republicans take control in November, greeted a crowd of Barletta supporters in Bloomsburg Saturday morning when he appeared with the Hazleton mayor. Barletta is running for the 11th Congressional seat.

Boehner, who is traveling through 30 states on a bus to campaign for Republican congressional candidates, appeared at a fundraiser in the Back Mountain for Marino. Marino is running for the 10th Congressional District seat.

The Party of `No?' I Never Knew

By Morgan M. Harding

In recent television commercials, it seems that the Republican Party has a nickname other than the good old GOP -- The Party of "No."

The question is, why is it now that the party received this new name? Is it because of the party line voting of the last year? Or maybe it’s because of the intense questioning of the two appointees to the position of Supreme Court Justice?

But is it possible that this is just the latest in a long history of defensive slam tactics, intended to push the public eye away from the President’s ever slipping approval ratings and the unpopular policies he and his liberal colleagues in the House and Senate keep trying to push on us.

Party line voting is nothing new and the Republican Party is not the only party guilty of this act. How often do Democrats in Congress or Senators vote with the Republican Party? I would say that this type of voting is 50/50.

 This being said, when President Bush was in office, did the Democrats not fight appointments and question them to make sure they were the best choices? I think so.

Everyone goes on the defensive when they are in jeopardy of losing something of value. So should it come as a shock that only a few short months away from a major mid-term election where many Republican candidates are expected to win seats currently held by Democrats that this new negative nickname is unleashed?

While in the game of politics, the perception and appearances of a party and its candidates do indeed effect the outcomes at times, is a nickname that can just as easily be applied to the other party the best defense? I think not.

O'Connor meets old pal

Hannity at Freedom Concert

Commissioner Steve Urban

 endorses Terrence O'Connor

WATCH THE VIDEO

Getting to the grassroots

PHOTO BY KATHY DOBASH

Bill Goldsworthy, candidate for state representative in the 120th District, and other candidates talked with volunteers at the July 22 Volunteer Pizza Party at Luzerne County Republican headquarters.

Other candidates in attendance included Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta, who is running for the 11th Congressional District seat; and state Senate candidate Stephen A. Urban; along with state representative candidates Rick Arnold, Terrence O'Connor and James O'Meara.

Dave Baloga spoke on behalf of 10th Congressional District candidate Tom Marino and Lynn Bartz and Tiffany Cloud, represented state Rep. Karen Boback and Tarah Toohil, state representative hopeful, respectively.

COMING EVENTS 

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Saturday, Sept. 4

2 p.m.

Lackawanna Victory Center Grand Opening

430 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton

Danny Cook, Director

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Wednesday, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29

Pro-Life Phone Bank

Time: at your convenience

GOP Headquarters, 41 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre

INFO: jwhalen@pagop.org

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Sept. 8-12

GOP Booth at Luzerne County Fair

Faigrounds, Route 118, Lehman Township

Candidates welcome. Volunteers needed.

To Volunteer, call 208-4671

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Thursday, Sept. 9

7-9 p.m.

Meet James O'Meara

Colarusso Pizza, 300 Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard, Georgetown Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township

PIzza, beer, soda

Donation $15

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Friday, Sept. 10

6-9 p.m.

Meet Rick Arnold

Happy Pizza, 40 W. Main St., Plymouth

Pizza, beer, soda; donation $20

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Sunday, Sept. 12

1-3 p.m.

3rd District Fall Fling

Bar on Oak, 900 Oak St., Pittston Township

DJ, refreshments, soda, cash bar

Donation $20

INFO: artgop@hotmail.com, tlvgop@gmail.com

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Wednesday, Sept. 15

1 p.m.

Luncheon with Tarah Toohil

Booty's Restaurant, Hazleton. Free

INFO: stormpolitics@gmail.com

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Wednesday, Sept. 15

7:30 p.m.

Kingston Republicans Meeting

Black Diamond American Legion Post, Wyoming Avenue, Kingston

Rob Jacobs, Chairman

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Wednesday, Sept. 15

8:15 p.m.

5th District Meeting/Rally/Meet the Candidates

Black Diamond American Legion Post, Wyoming Avenue, Kingston

Susan A. Shoemaker, Chairwoman

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Sunday, Sept. 19

11 a.m.

Meet Stephen A. Urban

Moyer's Country Kitchen, Pocono Lake. Free

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Monday, Sept. 20

7 p.m.

3rd District Meeting

Dupont VFW, Main Street, Dupont

Bob Kolankoski, Chairman

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Tuesday, Sept. 21

6-8 p.m.

Wing Thing with James O'Meara

Dan's Keystone Grille, 162 Union St., Plains

Donation $20

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Wednesday, Sept. 22

6-9 p.m.

Sock Hop For Tarah Toohil

Byorek's Knotty Pine, Route 309, Hazleton

Donation: $35 per person; $60 per couple

RSVP to 788-4101 or stormpolitics@gmail.com by Sept. 15

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Wednesday, Sept. 22

7-10 p.m.

Meet Bill Goldsworthy

Gober's Art Deco Lounge, Schooley & Wyoming avenues, Exeter

Music by C-N-R, barbecue and beer

Donation $20

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Saturday, Sept. 26

1-4 p.m.

6th District Tailgate Party

GOP Headquarters, 41 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Donation $10

INFO: 208-4671

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Saturday, Sept. 26

1-5 p.m.

4th District Picnic

AMVETS, Hanover Township

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Saturday, Sept. 26

4-6 p.m.

Rick Arnold South Valley Mixer

Alden Manor, Newport Township

INFO: www.rickarnold2010.com

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Monday, Sept. 27

6:30 p.m.

Executive Committee Meeting

GOP Headquarters, 41 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre

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Tuesday, Sept. 28

7 p.m.

6th District Meeting

GOP Headquarters, 41 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre

Stephen J. Urban, Chairman

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Wednesday, Sept. 29

6-8 p.m.

Meet Stephen A. Urban

Cosenza Pizza & Restaurant, Route 115, Bear Creek Township

Donation $15

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Wednesday, Sept. 29

7 p.m.

1st District Meeting

Mea's 2nd floor, Markle Building, 8 W. Broad St., Hazleton

Sean Shamany, Chairman

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Thursday, Sept. 30

6-9 p.m.

Meet Bill Goldsworthy

Theo's Metro, 596 Mercer Ave., Kingston

Pizza, gyros, beer, soda

Donation $20

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