Ronald W. Reagan
40th President of the United States
Celebrating the 101st anniversary of his birth
Monday February 6th, 2012

February 6th, 1911 – June 5th, 2004

The Oregon Republican Party joins citizens across the United States, in celebrating the 101st anniversary of the birth of President Ronald Reagan today. There is no doubt that America and freedom-loving countries throughout the world are better off because of the achievements made by this Republican President.

President Ronald Reagan's accomplishments re-established the United States as the global leader of democracy and prosperity. His “Peace through Strength” diplomacy ended the Cold War, has led to dozens of new democracies throughout the world, and his economic and domestic policies continue to shape our Party's platform, and created a generation of economic growth and prosperity.

We give thanks for President Ronald Reagan’s service to our country and his legacy of freedom, prosperity, and belief in the American people. Thanks to President Reagan, we know that “America’s best days are yet to come!”

"No weapon in the arsenals of the world is so formidable
as the will and moral courage of free men and women.
It is a weapon our adversaries in today’s world do not have."
    -President Ronald Reagan

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OFFICIAL ORP NEWS RELEASE
Sunday February 5, 2012 – 02:00 PM PST

Oregon Republicans Pass 2012 ‘Freedom Primary’
Non-Affiliated Voters invited to vote with Republicans in 3 statewide races

Albany, OR – The Central Committee of the Oregon Republican Party, at its winter meeting yesterday in Albany, voted to allow registered non-affiliated voters in Oregon to participate in the Party’s May 2012 primary election for partisan statewide offices.

The decision affects the three primary election races for state office: Secretary of State, Attorney General and Treasurer, and applies only for the 2012 election.

“We have seen the Democrats become more and more beholden to special interest groups that we do not think reflect the values and vision that a majority of Oregonians have for our state,” said Allen Alley, Chairman of the Oregon GOP.

"We believe that the Republican Party messages of responsible, responsive and efficient government coupled with fostering economic prosperity are not just Republican values, they are values that non-affiliated voters and even Democrats can embrace.  Non-affiliated voters are the only group that has not been allowed to cast a ballot in primary elections for partisan state offices. The Oregon GOP is sending them a message: we want you.”

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Friends,

The turn-around at the Republican National Committee under the leadership of Chairman Reince Priebus has been extraordinary but not unexpected. Republicans all over the country are showing that we can improve services and reduce costs. Republican Governors from Mitch Daniels in Indiana, to Bobby Jindal in Louisiana, to Rick Snyder in Michigan and to Suzanna Martinez in New Mexico are showing that strong fiscal management is the foundation for economic recovery. The Oregon Republican Party is also dramatically improving our financial position, recruiting great candidates and leading the charge to fill the Democrats leadership vacuum to make the Oregon Republican Party, Oregon's Party.

Please join with us in 2012 to turn "Hope and Change" into "Aspiration and Change".  We aspire to a greater Oregon and America. Hope is not enough. Hope is passive. It's what you do when you wait for someone else to solve your problem. Aspiration is active. Aspiration is the actionable realization of your dreams.  Help us realize your dreams for a better America in 2012.

Please help us and make 2012 a historic year with your $20.12 donation now.

 Allen Alley, Chairman

The GOP: Back in the Money Game
Wall Street Journal
Kimberly Strassel
January 12, 2012
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204409004577157212131599868.html
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - 12:00 PM

ORP Mourns the Passing of Deanna Marie Koenig Smith
The first Woman Chair of the Oregon Republican Party Passes

Portland, OR – Today Chairman Allen Alley issues the following statement on the passing of Deanna Marie Koenig Smith, Chair of the Oregon Republican Party, 1997 to 1999:

“Oregon Republicans mourn the passing of former Chair Deanna Smith, the first woman Chair of our Party and a community leader with a long record of service to Oregon and our nation. Deanna always brought out the best in everyone she worked with and did a superb job in leading our Party during her term as Chair. Last September, the Oregon Republican Party State Central Committee unanimously passed a resolution honoring Deanna and her husband, former Congressman Denny Smith. Deanna, Denny and the Smith family are in our thoughts and prayers,” Chairman Allen Alley said.