The RLC will be announcing our final slate of endorsed candidates in early October. To be considered for RLC endorsement, candidates must fill out our survey by close of business on October 1st. If you know of a great candidate for state or local office that deserves our support, please pass along our survey to them. For any candidate-related questions, email mike@republican-leadership.com.

See the links below for news about Charlie's campaign!

http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/

http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/

http://www.cqpolitics.com/

http://www.keepmecurrent.com/

http://www.seacoastonline.com/

http://www.politickerme.com/

Our First Ad: "Frugal"

I am excited to show you our first ad that will begin running on television across the district TODAY! Growing up in Kansas and serving with the people of Kansas over the years, I know you work extremely hard for every paycheck. As I say in the ad, the best way to stop politicans from wasting your money, is to make sure they never get it in the first place.

Click here to watch the video!

We only have six short weeks until Election Day, so if there's anyway you can help out, whether donating your time or money, I would really appreciate it! Thanks again and I'll see you on the campaign trail!

Even if McCain has yet to flip a state, a closer look at the latest battleground polling reveals that the Arizonan's gains have, in fact, trickled down. They've had two effects. First, a handful of red states that Obama once hoped to win now seem either out of reach or more favorable to McCain, whether temporarily or permanently. And second, McCain is suddenly within striking distance in a group of Blue States where Obama until recently enjoyed a comfortable lead.

Click here for a slideshow of images from the 2008 Republican National Convention.  (Images:  2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
 

Independent voters — the largest and fastest-growing segment of the American electorate — were always going to determine the winner of this election.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican Party's first woman vice presidential nominee, will have a key role among a new generation of leaders who some party activists believe must adhere to conservative principles while attracting a broader voter base.

Former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman said Thursday that Republicans do have an obstacle to overcome this election year resulting from negative views of the Bush administration.

Rep. Bob Walker, R-Lincolnville, met Christie Todd Whitman, former New Jersey governor and head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, at a fundraiser Aug. 6, at Point Lookout.