I would like to thank a member of the Platform Committee for making a most accurate and telling observation that several Conservative members of the Platform Committee were not in attendance for the last several meetings. Now we know that without the Republican Conservatives present, the Platform Committee’s remaining members [...]
First of all, thank you to everyone who attended our very successful RIRA 5th Annual Christmas Dinner Party on Saturday, December 5th! It was our biggest and best one ever!
A special thank you to those RIRA members — who are Delegates and Alternates to the Rhode [...]
The Rhode Island Republican Assembly — our state’s largest conservative organization — cordially invites our fellow R.I. Republicans and their families to attend our FIFTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY, which will be held on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 2009, at the Coventry-West Greenwich Elk’s Lodge, 42 Nooseneck [...]
The Rhode Island Republican Assembly executive committee and board of directors meeting, which was originally scheduled for this Saturday morning at 9:30AM on October 31st, has had to be postponed due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict.
Members will be notified as soon as possible when it is rescheduled. Our next general [...]
A hearing regarding House Bill H5142 will be held before the House Labor Committee THIS Wednesday, October 21, 2009. It is currently scheduled to begin at 2:00 P.M. in State House Room 313. We need your support!
As we hope you are aware, the Rhode Island [...]
Rhode Island’s largest conservative organization (and sponsor of this blog), the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next general meeting on Thursday, October 8th, 2009.
The meeting will be held in the lower-level of the Tri-City Elk’s Lodge No. 14, at 1915 West Shore Road, [...]
This is a reminder that the Executive Committee of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly will be meeting at the usual location on Saturday morning, beginning at 9:30 A.M. Any RIRA member in good standing may attend, but an RSVP is required. Continental breakfast.
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Please join us for the first “Victory Over Statism” Day on Saturday, August 15th, 2009!
Rhode Island is now the only state in the Union which still celebrates Victory Day — commonly known here as “VJ-Day” — as an official state holiday. Although the holiday is observed on [...]
Rhode Island Republican Assembly Urges General Assembly Overhaul
What a wonderful feeling to be covered by the national news when you are from a state as small as Rhode Island. One’s pride must swell at such an honor! But wait…
Thanks to over 40 years of Rhode Island Democrat [...]
Republican Assembly Urges Governor to Veto Budget
The Rhode Island Republican Assembly (RIRA) urges Governor Carcieri to veto the budget bill passed by the General Assembly last week and recommends the Governor’s original budget be approved.
Governor Carcieri submitted a balanced budget to the General Assembly that directly [...]
Due to the Fourth of July holiday next Saturday, the RIRA Executive Committee meeting that would normally have occured on the Saturday preceding the second Thursday of the month will instead be held tomorrow morning at the usual location, at the usual time. We’ll see you there!
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On this long Memorial Day weekend in 2009, let us remember that besides the cookouts, the family and friend get-togethers that many get to enjoy, Memorial Day is about honoring those United States of America soldiers who have died during war or military conflict.
I would like to [...]
Rhode Island’s largest and most active conservative organization (and sponsor of this blog), the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, June 11th, 2009.
We will be holding the meeting at the Tri-City Elk’s Lodge No. 14, at 1915 West Shore Road, [...]
Rhode Island’s largest and most active conservative organization (and sponsor of this blog), the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, May 14th, 2009.
We will be holding the meeting at the Tri-City Elk’s Lodge No. 14, at 1915 West Shore Road, [...]
Rhode Island’s largest conservative organization (and sponsor of this blog), the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, April 9th, 2009.
The meeting will be held at the Tri-City Elk’s Lodge No. 14, at 1915 West Shore Road, in Warwick. This monthly [...]
The RIRA Board of Directors will meet at the usual location at 12:00 PM.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
…This Saturday (March 28) seems to be the time which worked best for most of you anyway, and we don’t have a great deal of business to consider.
The main item on [...]
Rhode Island’s largest and most active conservative organization (and sponsor of this blog), the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, March 12th, 2009.
We will be holding the meeting at the Tri-City Elk’s Lodge No. 14, at 1915 West Shore Road, [...]
As we all await the windfall profits from the Democrat awarded “Porkopulus” Bailout, lets us remember and relearn lessons history has taught us, which a friend forwarded to me:
Norman Mattoon Thomas ( November 20, 1884 - December 19, 1968) was a leading American socialist, pacifist, and six-time [...]
Rhode Island’s largest and most active conservative organization (and sponsor of this blog), the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, February 12th, 2009.
Our guest speaker for this meeting will be Terry Gorman of Rhode Islanders for Immigration Law Enforcement (RIILE).
We [...]
Hello all - The following is the list of people who are vying for the Chairmanship of the RNC.
1) Current RNC Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan
2) South Carolina GOP Party Chairman Katon Dawson
3) Michigan GOP Party Chairman Saul Anuzis
4) Former Maryland Lt. Gov. and current GOPAC Chairman [...]
This has to do with the “Bay State” and not the “Ocean State,” but since they are our good Republican friends, we thought we’d share this with you anyway. There will be some representatives from RIRA there.
The Massachusetts Republican Assembly (MRA) 2009 Organizational Meeting will convene [...]
Rhode Island’s largest and most active conservative organization (and sponsor of this blog), the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, January 8th, 2009.
We will be holding the meeting at the Tri-City Elk’s Lodge No. 14, at 1915 West Shore Road, [...]
This is the final notice for any of those who would still like to attend the Rhode Island Republican Assembly Annual Christmas Party on Saturday night, but have not yet registered.
We have spoken with the people supporting our event and we can add to the number [...]
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect, a time for thanks, a time to relax and to enjoy our family and friends … (and some football, too).
As we celebrate this Thanksgiving, we are humbled by the events that have transpired these past few months, from the elections [...]
Rhode Island’s largest conservative organization (and sponsor of this blog), the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, November 13th, 2008.
This month, we’re going to try something new. First, we have a new meeting location. We will [...]
There are still some dinner tickets available, if you would like to attend. Please RSVP quickly!
Rhode Island Republican Assembly
Fourth Annual Christmas Dinner Party
Now that the elections are behind us, let’s party!
The membership of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly cordially invites you to attend [...]
Speaking of cabals…
As a reminder, there will be a Board Meeting of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies by Conference Call this Saturday afternoon, November 8th.
To accommodate requests from some board members in the western states, we will be starting mid-to-late afternoon further east. The [...]
2008 Presidential Race: Educate and Get Out the Vote - Update 1
The integrity and indeed the the basic fundamentals of our nation may be in the process of being compromised.
Please check out the link for the Michael Savage Radio show and listen to the following interview.
In [...]
The items below, which we will all nod “yes we know,” must be moved forward to all Republicans nationally, as well as to Independents and semi-Obama supporters. Far too much is at stake for us to nod to the rest of the nation and say “Don’t [...]
IMPORTANT: The RIRA Executive Committee meeting which was scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 18th at 9:30AM has been POSTPONED.
This is being done in order to accommodate those members who will be joining the Rhode Island Republican convoy which will be going to New Hampshire [...]
Rhode Island’s largest conservative organization (and sponsor of this blog), the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, has CANCELED it’s October monthly meeting, due to multiple schedule conflicts relative to the upcoming election (as you know, we’ve been very busy). The next regularly scheduled [...]
Rhode Island’s largest conservative organization (and sponsor of this blog), the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, has POSTPONED it’s October meeting, which was scheduled to be held on Thursday, October 2nd. The meeting has been tentatively rescheduled for Thursday, October 9th. More specific [...]
Rhode Island’s largest conservative organization (and sponsor of this blog), the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, has POSTPONED it’s next monthly meeting, which was scheduled to be held on Thursday, October 2nd. The meeting has been tentatively rescheduled for Thursday, October 9th. More [...]
Rhode Island Republican Assembly
Fourth Annual Christmas Party
Christmas is not as far off as you might think…
Please save the date of Saturday, December 6th, 2008 in your schedule in order to join us for a great night of relaxation, food, and music once the campaign [...]
As Election Day nears, here’s a reminder of the Republican state and local candidates that the RIRA specifically supports. Of course, we’d generally advise you to vote Republican where possible, should you be so fortunate to have that choice.
The Rhode Island Republican Assembly, our state’s largest [...]
Rhode Island’s largest conservative organization (and sponsor of this blog), the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, September 11th, 2008.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 P.M. in the Banquet Room at Bickford’s Family Restaurant [...]
Rhode Island’s largest conservative organization (and sponsor of this blog), the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, August 7th, 2008.
This meeting will also serve as the RIRA’s biennial Endorsement Convention. A candidate endorsement by the RIRA [...]
It is fitting that for our 500th post on The Ocean State Republican, we include this letter from National Federation of Republican Assemblies President Dr. Rod Martin to the national RA membership. It is taken from a longer letter which has [...]
Rhode Island’s largest conservative organization (and sponsor of this blog), the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN ASSEMBLY, will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, July 10th, 2008.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 P.M. in the Banquet Room at Bickford’s Family Restaurant on [...]
