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Grassroots East
Looking Ahead A Message from Our Chairman
As you may have heard me say in the past few months, Republicans in Eastern Connecticut can point with pride to
the accomplishments of our candidates for the state legislature. In November 2014 we captured six seats in the
State House and one seat in the State Senate which were previously held by Democrats. Five of those victories
came as the result of defeating Democrat incumbents. These results are significant!
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But now is not the time to rest on our laurels. This November we have local elections. Electing Republican leaders
in our towns means that voters trust us to provide the services that impact them most: keeping town taxes under
control, providing good schools, roads, libraries, fire departments and ambulance service, etc. This confidence
carries over and can help us elect Republican leaders in 2016 in our state legislature, Congress and even the
Presidency. Although some of us may have visions of sugar plums fleeting though our thoughts when thinking
about the 2016 election, it is important for GRE and RTC members to focus this year on these local elections.
In victory and in defeat Republicans are known to be tough and quick to find fault with one another, with members
of their RTC or their party leaders at various levels. Let us stay positive, look for ways to work together more
closely and strive to improve our Republican infrastructure at all levels. It is important that we listen carefully to
each other and incorporate this thinking into our efforts going forward.
As we look to the 2016 Presidential election I find the prospect of some of the potential Democratic candidates
frightening: Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden. As we consider who we would like to support among the
Republican potentials, I caution that we do not try to tear down one candidate in an attempt to advance our
personal favorite. Candidates by necessity need to take positions on immigration, social issues and health care.
There will be perceived or real differences on the nuances of these positions. While these differences will impact
our personal support leading up to a presidential primary, these differences will amount to nothing but hot air if in
the process we allow a Democrat to continue the agenda of the far left. I urge caution as we get into this critical
period of selecting our Republican nominee for President.
Respectfully,
Edward Munster
Chairman, Grassroots East
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Quarterly Quote:
"The greatest
leader is not
necessarily the one
who does the
greatest things. He
is the one that gets
the people to do
the greatest
things."
Ronald Reagan
Aundr has amassed an extensive rsum over the course of his career, which enabled
him to work with local leaders and activists from a young age. He began his political career
as a volunteer for former Congressman Rob Simmons, followed by an internship with Tom
Foleys campaign for Governor. He also worked as a political aide to Rob Pero during his
campaign for mayor in 2011, and served as Field Director for Paul Formicas 2012
congressional bid. In 2014, He was elected to the Groton Republican Town Committee for
a two year term.
Rep. Bumgardner is the son of Elizabeth Bumgardner, a longtime bilingual schoolteacher
in New London Public Schools who currently serves as school principal for North Windham
Elementary School, and Pierre Bumgardner, who works for Water and Sewer Department
in the town of East Lyme. He also has two wonderful younger siblings, Lourdes and
Benjamin.
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There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you are interested in
doing something, you do it only when its convenient. When youve committed to
something, you accept no excuses, only results. Ken Blanchard.
One of the best ways to lead a new project or event is to be committed and passionate
about it yourself. We have seen examples of commitment and passion in candidates like
Tim Herbst. Tim was either working or campaigning during the last election cycle. He
was truly inspirational in his commitment to reach as many voters as he could. His
passion and commitment encouraged other candidates (including me) to push harder.
Commitment also means meeting obligations. Missing deadlines, missing meetings, not
returning phone calls, etc. sends a negative message about our level of commitment and
caring. And sometimes we might forget that others deal with the negative consequences
of a missed deadline by creating more work and stress for them. For a candidate,
missing a deadline could result in losing votes, being fined or a general perception of
lack of commitment. Great leaders keep their word and meet their obligations on time.
Strive for excellence in leadership by applying these principles!
Submitted by
Sharon McLaughlin
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