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We have been waiting for this opportunity to take back Congress and to at least slow down the runaway train that is the Biden administration. Marco Rubio and Bill Posey will be returning to Washington as part of the majority party. Additionally, this is the election to return Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner back to the Republican column with a win by Wilton Simpson. We will re-elect the country’s favorite governor, Ron DeSantis along with his state team of AG Ashley Moody and Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis. I can feel the excitement mounting as even Democrat pundits are having to admit that the momentum belongs to Republicans. It is interesting to watch the senate and gubernatorial races in the swing states where Democrats held the lead in the polls for so long but are now tightening as voters realize that the really weak candidates are Democrats because they do not reflect the values or have the solutions to the problems facing Americans in Biden’s America. In many cases the Democrats are the very ones who created the problems to begin with. Places where Republicans have not stood a chance in decades are up for grab and they are calling out the big Democrat guns, like Obama to help which is always a sign of trouble. The Democrat candidates are even outright lying about their positions on defunding the police; positions that have turned our major cities into frightening crime infested disaster zones for ordinary people. And the cost of everything continues to rise. Our Governor’s masterstroke of flying illegals to Martha’s Vineyard has finally brought some attention to the Democrat hypocrisy that “the border is secure.” We in Indian River have done our part. So many of our REC members and volunteers have been campaigning steadily since the spring and that dedicated hard work WILL pay off! However, we must maintain our vigilance throughout the voting process - election integrity matters. But remember, any race that pollsters declare even will go REPUBLICAN. We will have reason to celebrate November 9th because the Red Wave is on its way. Jay GO ULTRA MAGA Republican Headquarters: 865 20th Place Vero Beach, FL 32960 Phone: 772-492-8394 Open Monday through Friday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM ***All Republican candidates are permitted to post campaign signs in front of Republican HQ at 865 20th Place, Vero Beach. These signs are the responsibility of the campaign and not the IRC REC.*** DeSantis Signs Available Free DeSantis re-election lawn signs are now available at Republican Headquarters at 865 20th Place, Vero Beach on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. GOVERNOR DESANTIS AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY HAVE ENDORSED JACKIE ROSARIO FOR SCHOOL BOARD VOTE NOVEMBER 8TH! DISTRICT 2 RE- ELECT INCUMBENT JACQUELINE "JACKIE" ROSARIO The common-sense conservative voice for school board. Endorsed by Governor Ron DeSantis ✅ Yes on parental rights ✅ Yes on common sense decision making ✅ Yes on following the law ✅ Yes on keeping kids safe ✅ Yes on supporting teachers and staff ✅ Yes on fiscal responsibility ✅ Yes on school choice ✅ Yes on curriculum transparency ✅ Yes on local control ❎ No for CRT in schools ❎ No on mask mandates ❎ No on sexually explicit and pornographic books PLEASE DONATE TO JACKIE www.ReElectJackie.com Paid for by the REC of Indian River County. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee. CONTRIBUTE to Robert Brackett for State Representative (voterobertbrackett.com) Florida is setting an unapologetic pro-freedom, pro-parental rights, child-focused example in education for other states to follow. "We should be unfaithful to ourselves if we should ever lose sight of the danger to our liberties if anything partial or extraneous should infect the purity of our free, fair, virtuous, and independent elections." ~John Adams~ Donate to the Florida Disaster Fund To contribute, please visit www.FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222. RPOF CHAIRMAN JOE GRUTERS' MESSAGE The 2022 General Election is less than a month away! Let’s all unite to ensure VICTORY! In a recent video, First Lady Casey DeSantis shared who Ron DeSantis is. In this poignant message, the First Lady shares how Governor DeSantis grew up in Florida, volunteered to serve our country in the Navy and literally picked her up as she underwent breast cancer treatments. Watch here: That is Who Ron DeSantis Is Click Here to Watch New Ads Get the DeSantis Playbook The DeSantis Playbook is a comprehensive guide to Governor Ron DeSantis’ and First Lady Casey DeSantis’ accomplishments over the past 3 1/2 years and their priorities moving forward. The DeSantis Freedom Agenda includes: Putting kids first and protecting parents’ rights Florida’s economy is outpacing the nation Keeping our communities safe The Environment: Keeping Florida Beautiful Protecting the Integrity of our elections Standing up for Moms and Florida families Florida: The most veteran-friendly and pro-military state Fighting special interests Get your copy of the DeSantis Playbook here and share with your family, friends and neighbors. We need everyone to join the fight to Keep Florida Free! Governor DeSantis Awards $126 Million to Northwest Florida for Hurricane Michael Relief The Funding Demonstrates Florida’s Long-Term Commitment to Recovery for Hurricanes, Including Ian Governor DeSantis recognized the four-year anniversary of Hurricane Michael this week by announcing more than $126 million in new awards through the Rebuild Florida Program for 24 communities impacted by the 2018 hurricane. In Port Charlotte, Governor DeSantis pointed out that in the same way the state will continue its unwavering long-term commitment to rebuilding Southwest Florida after Hurricane Ian. “Today’s $126 million awarded to 24 Hurricane Michael impacted communities is an example of our lasting commitment to helping Florida communities rebuild following a storm,” Governor DeSantis said. “Four years later, Northwest Florida has made remarkable progress, but it has been a difficult journey with more work ahead.” Read more: [link removed] Governor Awards $2.5 Million in Small Business Loans to Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian Governor DeSantis awarded an initial $2.5 million to businesses through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, which provides short-term, zero-interest loans to small businesses damaged by Hurricane Ian. Receiving initial awards are: 28 businesses in Lee County are receiving loans totaling $1.27 million 8 Businesses in Collier County are receiving loans totaling $355,000 6 Businesses in Hillsborough County are receiving loans totaling $300,000 4 businesses in Charlotte County are receiving loans totaling $175,000 3 Businesses in Sarasota County are receiving loans totaling $150,000 2 Businesses in Manatee County are receiving loans totaling $100,000 2 Businesses in Lake County are receiving loans totaling $75,000 1 Business in Monroe County is receiving a loan totaling $50,000 1 Business in Highlands County is receiving a loan totaling $50,000 More loans are being approved daily. Applicants can apply now through December 2, 2022, or until all available funds are spent. For more information, go to: [link removed] Report Price Gouging at the Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline All Floridians can now report instances of severe price increases on essential commodities to the Attorney General's Office. Florida’s price gouging law only applies to commodities and services essential to preparing for, or recovering from, a storm during a declared state of emergency For tips on reporting price gouging, click here. For more information on price gouging, click here. To download Attorney General Moody’s Scams at a Glance: Price Gouging brochure in English, click here. To download the Spanish version, click here. WE’RE STRONGER PULLING TOGETHER! RNC is Seeking Poll Workers and Poll Watchers as Part of Florida Election Integrity Efforts The Republican National Committee has been working diligently since shortly after the 2020 election to ensure that our elections are safe and secure. In Florida, we have passed laws to make it easy to vote but hard to cheat. However, the laws need monitoring at all levels. The RNC, coordinating with the RPOF, is supplementing what our Florida county parties are doing to help with that. Click here [link removed] to volunteer as a poll worker or poll watcher on Election Day, November 8th. AG Moody and Law Enforcement Agencies Bust Gang Members and Seize Enough Fentanyl to Kill Half of Florida’s Population Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement shut down a major drug trafficking organization this week operated by gang members affiliated with Mexican drug cartels. Attorney General Moody’s Statewide Prosecutors are charging 25 defendants, including SUR-13 gang members, with multiple felony counts related to drug trafficking, violent criminal acts and conspiracy. Authorities seized more than 50 pounds, or 23 kilograms, of fentanyl — enough to kill more than 11 million Floridians, approximately half the state’s population. In just a few months’ time, authorities have seized enough fentanyl to wipe out the combined populations of 66 of Florida’s 67 counties—more than 19 million people! The prevalence of this dangerous substance poses a critical threat not only to the wellbeing of the citizens of our state but also our nation.” Read more: [link removed] Jimmy Patronis Sounds Alarm on Dangerous Mix of Electric Cars and Storm Surge In the wake of Hurricane Ian, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is raising the alarm over electric vehicles’ dangerous mix of lithium batteries and storm surge. Patronis, who is also Florida’s Fire Marshal, said Congress needs to assess fire risks associated with saltwater on electric vehicles, adding that fire teams need more resources to deal with an “inevitable” increase in fires associated with electric-powered automobiles. “I joined North Collier Fire Rescue to assess response activities related to Hurricane Ian and saw with my own eyes an EV continuously ignite, and continually reignite, as fireteams doused the vehicle with tens-of-thousands of gallons of water,” CFO Patronis said. “Subsequently, I was informed by the fire department that the vehicle, once again reignited when it was loaded onto the tow truck. Based on my conversations with area firefighters, this is not an isolated incident.” Read more: [link removed] LG Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Work of National Guard, Churches, Red Cross and Nonprofits Lieutenant Governor Nuñez has been on the ground helping out and highlighting the work of churches, nonprofits, the Red Cross, the Florida National Guard and other organizations in Southwest Florida. In the photo above she is helping distribute meals to families in need at a Red Cross shelter. ATTORNEY GENERAL ASHLEY MOODY Just a few weeks ago, Hurricane Ian ripped through our state destroying homes, critical infrastructure and even claiming lives. As the rebuild efforts continue, I want to remind Floridians that our Price Gouging Hotline remains active, and my Rapid Response Team continues to quickly address allegations of extreme price increases. We also have investigators on the ground in some of the hardest hit regions of our state. These investigators are answering consumers’ questions and standing ready to respond to scams that may arise as recovery efforts continue. In total, our Rapid Response Team has secured more than $17,000 in refunds for more than 100 Floridians since Ian struck. For additional information and tips on how to guard against scams that may arise following a natural disaster, Floridians can check out my Scams at a Glance: After the Storm resource. Also, our Scams at a Glance: Price Gouging tool provides more information about what price gouging is, what evidence to collect and how to report cases. Both are free to download at MyFloridaLegal.com/ScamsAtAGlance. If you suspect price gouging or encounter a scam related to the recovery efforts, please contact my office at 1(866) 9NO-SCAM. SENATOR MARCO RUBIO Rubio, Langford, Colleagues Oppose the VA Illegally Providing Abortions A new U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Interim Final Rule (IFR) allows the VA to provide abortion counseling, and abortions up until the moment of birth, paid for by U.S. taxpayers, directly violating federal law. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and James Lankford (R-OK) submitted a bicameral public comment letter urging the VA to obey the law and rescind the IFR. “The VA does not have the power to override an Act of Congress to impose its preferred policy of taxpayer-funded abortion on demand until birth.” “Section 106(a) of the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 (VHCA) restricts the VA from providing abortions: ‘In furnishing hospital care and medical services under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may provide to women . . . [g]eneral reproductive health care . . . but not including under this section . . . abortions.’” Want more? Read the full letter here and click here for a full list of cosigners. Marco Rubio Leads the Florida Delegation in Urging USDA to Declare Disaster for Florida Agriculture Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) led bipartisan members of the Florida congressional delegation in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in support of the State of Florida’s request to declare a Disaster for Florida counties that were impacted by Hurricane Ian, and to make assistance available to growers whose crops were damaged or destroyed. U.S. Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Byron Donalds (R-FL), Scott Franklin (R-FL), María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Bill Posey (R-FL), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Mike Waltz (R-FL), Kat Cammack (R-FL), Brian Mast (R-FL), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Kathy Castor (D-FL), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Greg Steube (R-FL), Val Demings (D-FL), Darren Soto (D-FL), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Lois Frankel (D-FL), and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) also signed the letter. “Florida’s growers have a unique role in the American food economy, as Florida is one of the only locations in the United States where major agricultural production can occur in the winter and spring months. Florida’s agriculture industry feeds more than one hundred million Americans who live along the eastern seaboard, when they otherwise do not have access to domestically grown fresh food. In order to support the growers who were affected by Hurricane Ian, and to ensure that they can recover from losses and continue their important service of feeding America, the expeditious approval of a disaster declaration is warranted and necessary in order to have a successful winter and spring harvest season.” Earlier this week… Rubio attended Florida Citrus Mutual's Annual Citrus Crop Estimate to discuss post-Hurricane Ian assistance to growers. He also released details of an initial $33 billion major disaster supplemental spending measure, including nearly $3 billion for U.S. Department of Agriculture programs. The full text of the letter is below. Dear Secretary Vilsack: We write in support of the State of Florida’s request for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to declare a Disaster for Florida counties that were impacted by Hurricane Ian, and to make assistance available to growers whose crops were damaged or destroyed. Florida’s growers have a unique role in the American food economy, as Florida is one of the only locations in the United States where major agricultural production can occur in the winter and spring months. Florida’s agriculture industry feeds more than one hundred million Americans who live along the eastern seaboard, when they otherwise do not have access to domestically grown fresh food. In order to support the growers who were affected by Hurricane Ian, and to ensure that they can recover from losses and continue their important service of feeding America, the expeditious approval of a disaster declaration is warranted and necessary in order to have a successful winter and spring harvest season. As you know, Florida’s growers have been severely impacted by a range of challenges. Your support for the State of Florida’s request would make meaningful impact for our growers and assist their efforts in support of our food security and national security. Thank you for your consideration. e Unity - Come Together to Win in November As we approach the 2022 mid-term elections and the 2024 presidential election, and in light of the abject failure of the Biden administration, we know that the very survival of our republic depends on the outcome of those elections. Therefore, we must stay unified. Never lose sight of who our political opponents are… the progressive left Democrats who are taking our country off a cliff with the active help of Big Tech and the old-line national news media. Our fellow Republicans are not the enemy! HAPPENINGS Let's Get Our Republican Candidates Elected JOIN BARBARA DEFRINO FOR: DeSantis Sign wave every Friday from 5:00 PM -6:30 PM at the intersection of SR 60 and 58th Ave. American flag wave every Saturday morning at 10:00 AM on the Barber Bridge. FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM TRAINING My name is Jonathan Hanen, and I am a field representative at the Federation for American Immigration Reform (501c3), located in Washington, DC, with three million members. (See www.fairus.org) I would like to invite any interested Indian River GOP members to attend our free grassroots activist training on strategies and tactics to stop the Biden border crisis. The training takes place on November 11th - 12th at the Four Points by Sheraton (5905 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819). This one-day conference will feature Mark Morgan, former Acting Commissioner of ICE under President Trump, and Brandon Judd, the current President of the National Border Patrol Council. A strong focus will be on activist training in the areas of investigative journalism, print journalism, and social media. There is an optional reception for all attendees on the evening of November 11th, and breakfast and lunch will be provided on the day of the conference on Saturday, November 12th. The speaker list is below and in the attached flyer. Brandon Judd, President National Border Patrol Council Mark Morgan, FAIR Senior Fellow/Former Acting Commissioner of US CBP Derek Maltz, Former DEA Special Ops Division Agent Sheriff Tom Hodgson, Bristol County, MA Virginia Krieger, Lost Voices of Fentanyl Ben Bergquam, America's Real Voice, Law and Border Bill Marshall, Judicial Watch Senior Investigator Ira Mehlman, FAIR Media Director Veronica Hays, Leadership Institute Digital Training Coordinator Interested conservatives should RSVP to me directly by September 9th at [email protected] or call 202-577-6093 in order to commit to attending the conference. Those who commit to attending will receive a ticket for the event and further instructions. This is a chance to educate and train new members of the Indian River GOP and other trusted Florida conservatives on how to defend border security, stop illegal immigration, and advance policies that promote legal immigration. It's also a chance for them to meet fellow conservative activists from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Coastal Southern states. Activists from many different Florida conservative groups will be on hand too. At your earliest convenience, please share this information and the attached flyer with your trusted conservative networks. But do not post about this conference on websites or on social media. Best Wishes, Jonathan Hanen Field Representative [email protected] C: 202-577-6093 P: 202-742-1813 Federation for American Immigration Reform 25 Massachusetts Ave, suite 330 Washington, DC 20001 www.fairus.org CONTRIBUTE TO RE-ELECT GOVERNOR DESANTIS www.RonDeSantis.com Paid for by the REC of Indian River County. 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