In the 2008 election, democrats ran a campaign for change.  Well, guess what, change is what we got.

It was only September when the national unemployment rate climbed to a record 9.8%.  Here in Fayette county, unemployment was recently recorded at 7.4%.  Although the lowest unemployment rate in the state, job growth is still negative.  The climate is still bad for business and our elected leaders fail to act. 

We need leaders in congress who represent our values here at home.  What about us?  Lexington was recently ranked as one of the best places to launch a small business.  What if our elected leaders at the federal level embraced this?  What if, instead of limiting growth by spending, our leaders embraced growth and fought for it.  What if they got it:  you can’t spend your way out of dept. 

Some change from democrats, despite the obvious: 

Cash for Clunkers: Taxpayers paid $24,000 per car (CNNmoney.com)

The Spending Rolls On (WSJ)

What do you think?

Take a look. You be the judge of which plan is a better direction for America:

Recent Wall Street Journal Article

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Support your community and local party at the Festival Latino de Lexington. This year, we will have bilingual supporters staffing the booth with plenty of candy and voter education materials.

When:    Saturday, Oct. 10 11:00am to 11:00pm
Where:   Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza – Look for the GOP booth!

Come and support our cause!

State Sen. Tom Buford and Churchill Downs CEO Bob Evans will speak at this month’s GOP breakfast on Saturday, August 8. They will discuss Kentucky’s horse industry.

The breakfast is sponsored by the Republican Party of Fayette County.

Where: The Hilton Suites at Lexington Green
When: Saturday, August 8. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., program begins at 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $10, which includes a light continental breakfast
RSVP required: 859-254-3532 or rpfc@windstream.net

The Republican Party of Fayette County is hosting its annual summer picnic on Saturday, July 18 at the home of Rodney and Rosemary Parsons on Iron Works Pike.

The event begins at 5 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The cost to attend is $25. For more information and to RSVP, please call RPFC headquarters at 859-254-3532.

Secretary of State Trey Grayson

Secretary of State Trey Grayson and State Rep. Bill Farmer will speak at this month’s GOP breakfast on Saturday, June 13. Grayson, a potential candidate for U.S. Senate, will be available after the program for questions and answers.

The breakfast is sponsored by the Republican Party of Fayette County.

Where: The Hilton Suites at Lexington Green
When: Saturday, June 13. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., program begins at 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $10, which includes coffee, tea, juice and an assortment of pastries
RSVP required: 859-254-3532 or rpfc@windstream.net.

State Sen. Alice Forgy Kerr and Lexington financial expert Tom Dupree will speak at this month’s GOP breakfast on Saturday, May 9.  The issues of lower taxes and President Obama’s stimulus package will be discussed.

Where: The Hilton Suites at Lexington Green
When: Saturday, May 9. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., program begins at 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $10, which includes coffee, tea, juice and an assortment of pastries
RSVP required: 859-254-3532

Check out photos from the Republican Party of Fayette County’s 2009 Reagan Day Dinner, courtesy of TopsinLex.com.

The Republican Party of Fayette County is holding its 2009 Reagan Day Dinner on Friday, April 17 at the Griffin Gate Marriott Bluegrass Pavilion in Lexington.

The featured speaker for the event is Michael Zak, author of the book Back to Basics for the Republican Party.  Special guests include U.S. Senator Jim Bunning, RPK Chair Steve Robertson, Secretary of State Trey Grayson, and House Floor Leader Jeff Hoover.

Dave Baker will serve as master of ceremonies.  Awards will be presented to former Fayette GOP chair Frank Schwendemen and Rev. Wayne B. Smith.

A reception will be held from 6 PM.  Dinner will be served at 7 PM. Individual tickets are $75.  Student tickets are $40. 

Click here for a copy of the invitation and here for the reply card to RSVP.

Beginning in April, the Republican Party of Fayette County will begin hosting a series of monthly Saturday morning breakfasts.  The breakfasts will provide fellowship for fellow conservatives and provide an opportunity to hear from party leadership, elected officials and notable community leaders.

The first breakfast is scheduled for April 11, 2009.  It will be held at the Hilton Suites at Lexington Green, 245 Lexington Green Circle.  Breakfast will begin at 9:00 a.m. and the program will be go from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.   The cost is $10.  RSVP is required by April 8 to 859-254-3532 or rpfc@windstream.net.  Please give your name and the number of people in your party.

State Rep. Stan Lee will provide opening remarks and a legislative update.  Conservative radio talk show host Leland Conway, of 630 WLAP, will address the current threat to our freedom of speech by the reinstatement of the “Fairness Doctrine”, among other conservative issues of the day.