Blog Posts
Obama's ACORN Problems –
What are Obama's ties to ACORN?
Find Your Early Voting Location –
Click here to find an early voting location closest to your home or work.
She Had Us at "Can I Call You Joe?" –
In a night when the McCain campaign needed no stumbles, Sarah Palin dazzled the nation with a wink and a smile.
Enough is Enough –
Facing widespread dissatisfaction inside and outside the Sheriff's Department, Lupe Valdez has resorted to a campaign that portrays her as a victim of an anti-gay campaign.
Voter Registration Deadline –
October 6th is the last day to register to vote!
Military Voting –
Help ensure that all of our servicemembers' votes are counted!
Knock, Knock, Knocking on Neighbors' Doors –
Only five more walking weekends until the big day! Don't miss your chance to walk for victory!
Madame Pelosi's Pontification –
Democrat leader Nancy Pelosi took to the floor to castigate Republicans just moments before the critical vote from yesterday.
Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs! –
What is the hottest issue facing Dallas County voters based on call volume to DCRP Headquarters: McCain-Palin yardsigns.
Farewell, Cool Hand Luke –
One of America's greatest actors passed away today.
Dallas Morning News Endorsements –
The Dallas Morning News has begun rolling out its endorsements. We will post them periodically in this blog space.
Overtime at the County Jail –
The investigative team at Texas Watchdog has a new analysis of the ballooning overtime at the County Jail under Lupe Valdez's watch.
Bitter and Proud of It –
Another look at Barack Obama's dangerous record on the Second Amendment.
Cowboys Win! (Again) –
The Cowboys are 3-0 since the Dallas County Republican Party launched its new website. Coincidence? We think not.
Cowboys Win! Cowboys Win! –
Two down; seventeen to go.
Haley Barbour is Coming to Town! –
Please join the Dallas County Republican Party at its last big fundraiser before the November election. Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour will be our special guest.
"Sliming" Palin –
The internet has been flush this week with rumors misstating Governor Palin's record. Sadly, some of these rumors have been picked up by the main stream media, including CNN and MSNBC. Newsweek has debunked these rumors. A link to the article can be found here.
Cowboys Win! Cowboys Win! –
One down, eighteen to go.
The Original Mavericks –
Team McCain-Pailin is up with a new ad that will air in key markets in batteground states. You can view it here.
New McCain "Temple" Ad –
McCain is up in twelve states (Minnesota and Florida now on the list) with a new ad taking jabs at Obama's one-night-only performance at the Acropolis Invesco Field.
Click here to see the ad.
Convention--Day 2 Recap –
Wow! What a way to kickoff the Gustav-shortened convention this year. Delegates heard the stories from Americans who put their Country first. From the paramedic who rescued a victim from the I-35 bridge collapse to the sailor in Iraq who gave his life protecting freedom overseas, these stories helped underscore the theme of this year's convention.
Where There's Smoke . . . –
More good news from the Sheriff's Department. It seems that Team Valdez tested the new smoke alarm system in the jail last week, and it went, um, not well. Read more here.
Meet the Next Vice-President –
Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska appears to be the perfect compliment to Senator McCain's winning ticket. It sounds have if former Hillary Clinton supporters agree.
Hillary Supporters for McCain –
Senator McCain is up in Denver with a new commercial with a former Hillary delegate who is now voting for McCain. Expect to see more of these in battleground states.
Click here for the commercial.
An SNL Preview of the DNC Convention? –
In honor of the Democrat convention, which is set to start tonight, we have added this bit from Saturday Night Live for your viewing pleasure. No doubt, the statements made here are truer to life than you will hear from the speeches this week.
Angie Chen Button Profiled on WFAA –
Angie Chen Button, candidate for State House District 112, is profiled here on WFAA.
McCain on Ohio TV –
Senator McCain has gone up on television in Ohio. Not suprisingly, the commercial focuses on the economy.
See it here.
Chief Lowell Cannaday on WFAA –
If you needed more evidence that Lowell Cannaday is the more qualified, more experienced, and more competent Sheriff's candidate in this race, check out this video from WFAA.
UPDATE: Lupe Valdez was kind enough to give an interview to WFAA as well. Enjoy.
New McCain Campaign Ad –
Here is another commercial highlighting the difference between Senator McCain and Obama. This one highlights Obama's intention to raise taxes on middle-class Americans the "rich."
The ad points out that Obama's definition of "rich" is a family making $42,000.00.
McCain Ad En Espanol –
Senator McCain has a new radio advertisement running on Spanish radio. Listen here.
The script for the commercial is below:
Midnight Cowboy=Born-again Conservative –
It seems that actor John Voigt's recent op-ed in The Washingtons has caused quite the firestorm in liberal Hollywood. Best known for his roles in Midnight Cowboy, Mission Impossible, and, most recently, father to Angelia Jolie, Voight was active last year in Rudy Giuliani's campaign for President.
It will be interesting to see who else in Hollywood will be brave enough to support Senator McCain.
Welcome to Our New Website –
After several months of meetings, the DCRP is proud to unveil its new website. We are still in the "punch-out" phase of the design, so please check back occassionally for new features. Please provide us your input at HQ@dallasgop.org.
Get on Board with the CNN Express –
The CNN Election Express Yourself Tour is rolling through Dallas this Monday (August 4th) at the Dallas City Hall plaza from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The airstream trailer includes activities for the public to express their political personality by designing election memorabilia, participating in on-line activities and polls, and political trivia. Let's have a big Republican presence out this Monday!
Who is She Kidding? –
In her latest attempt to deceive Dallas County residents, Lupe Valdez claims that she has "worked hard and successfully over the last two years to turn the Dallas County Sheriff's Department around."