Just wanted to direct you to my post on technology and the RNC which is now up on RedState.com

http://www.redstate.com/mike_duncan/2009/01/23/the-right-perspective-on-technology/

All – This letter just went to the 168 Members of the RNC and just wanted to share it with you as well. – Mike

Dear RNC Member,

Although the results of the presidential election were not what I would have preferred, I appreciate the deep and remarkable significance and the striking moment in history represented by the inauguration of Barack Obama as President of the United States.

As chairman of the Puerto Rican Republican Party, I am moved by the fact that the United States has made such significant strides in reaching the goal of becoming a truly color blind society. The positive message sent around the world by the election of an African-American to our highest office helps further tear down walls that divide us.

Barack Obama’s election further drives home the need for the Republican Party to do more to reach out to minorities everywhere. That is why I am proud to join National Committeeman and the governor of Puerto Rico, Luis G. Fortuno, and National Committeewoman Zori Fonalledas in supporting Mike Duncan for Chairman of the Republican National Committee.

Mike has long demonstrated his personal commitment to reaching out to Latinos, African-Americans and other minorities who share the conservative values of the Republican Party. His emphasis on building an inclusive Party is clear through the programs and initiatives he is proposing.

I am excited about Mike’s commitment to reaching out to people of all colors and backgrounds through programs described in his vision for the future. His “Many Faces, Many Voices” initiative will make sure the GOP message is being delivered to communities which have all too often been overlooked. His Center for Republican Renewal will make sure that input from minorities is an essential component of our future projects and programs. His development of a Speakers Bureau will find new spokespersons who can more effectively take our message to organizations and groups that have too often been relegated to the sidelines. Mike has already recruited Governor Fortuno for this effort and I know he looks forward to being one of the active faces and voices of our Party.

I know Mike Duncan, and I know his personal commitment to making sure the Republican Party reflects all of the faces who share our Party’s core values and philosophies.

Today, I join with all Americans and people around the world who appreciate the significance of Barack Obama’s inauguration as leader of the free world. I ask you also today to join with me in supporting Mike Duncan as RNC chair. Mike is committed to growing our Party by recognizing today’s historic symbolism and rededicating ourselves to principles of the Republican Party that truly are the pathway to an inclusive society of all Americans.

Sincerely,

Carlos Mendez

State Chairman

Puerto Rico

Greetings,

I am pleased to add Idaho to my growing list of Nominating States. It is an honor to have the full support of Cindy Moyle, National Committeewoman and Blake Hall, National Committeeman.

Please visit my website at www.MikeForChairman.com to view my Member-driven plan for the future of our Party.

In case you haven’t checked it out yet there is a new site covering the RNC Chairman’s race, YourRNC.com

Just a quick note to let you know that I am pleased to announce Oregon as another one of my Nominating States. I appreciate the support of Donna Cain, National Committeewoman, and Solomon Yue, National Committeeman.

Donna and Solomon will add Oregon to my previously announced Nominating States of Puerto Rico, Kentucky and Minnesota.

I have now released my full 10 point plan for the Future of the Party. I urge you all to take a look.

You can download my complete plan here:

http://www.mikeforchairman.com/PDF/PlanForTheFuture.pdf

Or read it on my website www.MikeforChairman.com

Just wanted to remind everyone that I will be participating in today’s debate put on by Americans for Tax Reform and moderated by Grover Norquist.

The debate kicks off at 1pm EST and will be carried on C-SPAN.

Hope you can tune in.

We just put out the statement below on the nominations I am grateful to be receiving from my fellow RNC Committee Members.

For Immediate Release Contact: ChairmanDuncanPress@gmail.com
Sunday, January 04, 2009

RNC Chairman Announces Nominating States

(Washington, DC) – Today Mike Duncan announced the first three pairs of RNC Members from nominating states for his re-election bid for Chairman.

The following RNC Members have nominated Mike Duncan:

Governor Luis G. Fortuño, Puerto Rico National Committeeman
Zori Fonalledas, Puerto Rico National Committeewoman

Steve Robertson, Chairman of the Republican Party of Kentucky
Gail Russell, Kentucky National Committeewoman

Ron Carey, Chairman of the Republican Party of Minnesota
Evie Axdahl, Minnesota National Committeewoman

NOTE: To be considered an official candidate for RNC Chairman a candidate must be nominated by a majority of the delegates from a minimum of three states.

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Happy New Year to all and best wishes for a prosperous and safe 2009!

Merry Christmas to all!

I hope that you all take time to enjoy the holiday with your family and reflect on all the blessings that we have.

If you would like to see my message to the RNC Members please click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lPsXPE2gn0

God bless and best wishes to you all.