Getting to Know John McCain

Guest Speaker: Marti Whitmore

Co-chair:  McCainColorado

Current polls say voters hold Republicans at the lowest level for either party in decades. 

Yet John McCain continues to run nearly even with his Democratic rivals.

We have a competitive race on our hands.

Election 2008:  What’s at Stake?

An interesting discussion on John McCain and the campaign in Colorado.

The 6th Congressional District Debate
The candidates:  Wil Armstrong, Mike Coffman, Ted Harvey and Steve Ward
Moderated by John S. Zakhem, Esq.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            
Washington Republicans from an Insider
Guest Speaker: Sean Conway
Chief-of-Staff to U.S. Senator Wayne Allard
Inside Washington politics turned inside out with the irrepressible Sean Conway for his humorous and insightful look at what really goes on in Washington!

The Complex Legacy of Abraham Lincoln

Guest Speaker: Susan Schulten

Associate Professor of History at DU

Expert on the history of American politics and culture

Abraham Lincoln is considered to be one of our most influential, intelligent, and reflective presidents.  He continues to command more interest than any other president in American history. Sometimes praised, while other times excoriated, his presidency still speaks to modern problems.  What can be learned from his years as our country’s leader?

A discussion of  Lincoln’s understanding of slavery, civil liberties and the federal government’s role in American life.

“Common Sense Leadership for Colorado”

Special Guest:  The Honorable Bob Schaffer

Republican Candidate for the U.S. Senate

Introduction By Dick Wadhams

Colorado Republican Chairman

Members & Friends Holiday Party!

An Outlook on the 2008 Elections:  The Republican Challenge
Guest Speakers:
Political Commentator Katy Atkinson
Pollster & Political Analyst Floyd Ciruli
What’s in store for Republicans in 2008?
For the 1st time in decades, the Democrats control the state legislature, one of our U.S. Senate seats and the Governor’s mansion. Record turnout is expected for the highly contested presidential race. The open U.S. Senate seat looks like a toss-up. Add to that expected initiatives or referenda.
A provocative insight into the 2008 political scene!

End of Mission: Tales from Afghanistan & Iraq Deployments
Guest speakers:
Dr. Carl Bonnett
Major CO Army National Guard · Deployed Iraq 2003, Afghanistan 2007
CPT Charles Zakhem
Commander CO Army National Guard · Deployed Iraq
The conflict in Afghanistan is fundamentally different from that in Iraq.  What factors are at play in the Middle East?  What are the economic ramifications of a widespread conflict?  Can we be optimistic about what we are accomplishing in Afghanistan or in Iraq?  What are the challenges our forces face?
An interesting discussion with 2 true patriotic heroes!

The National Debate over Judicial Accountability: Choosing Solutions over Sound Bites
Guest Speaker: Rebecca Love Kourlis
Executive Director, Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, DU & Former Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court
Judges in America are under siege. The 2006 mid-term elections included proposals to fire, impeach, recall or even jail judges. What is the true role and relevance of courts in our lives? How do we improve the American legal system, restore confidence and dispel the growing public cynicism?
A lively discussion on the effectiveness of our courts. 

Bob’s BBQ
An evening of good food, a lot of fun and great conversation with friends, neighbors and our Republican state officials and Legislators.