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PRESS RELEASES from WRLC
Conference announces former Nevada Congressman Jon Porter to serve as Chairman
LAS VEGAS, NV - Today, the Western Republican Leadership Conference (WRLC) announced that CNN has been designated as the official host and broadcaster for a Republican Presidential Debate that will be held in conjunction with the WRLC’s conference on October 18, 2011. The debate will be held at the Venetian Resort Hotel in Las Vegas. The conference also announced that former Congressman Jon Porter will serve as Chairman.
"Republicans in Western States will play an important role in determining the next Republican nominee for president," said former Nevada Rep. Jon Porter, Chairman of the Western Republican Leadership Conference. "On behalf of the Western Republican Leadership Conference, I am excited to be working with CNN on this important debate. I look forward to hosting our 2012 presidential candidates, and showcasing their ideas on Western and national issues."
The four-day conference that will feature Republican candidates, operatives, leaders and elected officials from around the Western Region and the nation, also announced today that Jack St. Martin will serve as Executive Director.
“This conference will shine a bright spotlight on the Western states and the people who live there,” said Jack St. Martin, Executive Director of the Western Republican Leadership Conference. “We are thrilled to work with both CNN and The Venetian to spotlight Nevada’s new and unique role as the first in the West Republican Presidential nominating contest.”
States and territories participating in the conference include Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
PRESS RELEASES from WRLC
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October 13, 2011
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October 7, 2011
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – The Western Republican Leadership Conference (WRLC) today announced Texas Governor and 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Rick Perry will speak to conference attendees. The WRLC will take place on October 18-21 at the Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
“Governor Perry is looking forward to joining his fellow conservative leaders in Las Vegas this October,” said Perry spokesman Ray Sullivan. “The WRLC audience is crucial to a Republican victory in 2012, to get America working again, and to reducing the role of Washington in the lives of everyday Americans.”
The Western Republican Leadership Conference will kick off on October 18 with a GOP presidential debate hosted by CNN. The political conference will immediately follow and conclude with a Reagan Centennial Dinner.
“We are very excited to welcome Governor Perry to Las Vegas,” said WRLC chairman Jon Porter. “The conference will serve to highlight the new, unique role the West will play in the upcoming election cycle, and we are looking forward to the Governor’s contribution to the discussion of conservative ideas taking place at the WRLC.”
Other confirmed speakers include Texas Senator and NRSC Chairman John Cornyn, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, Texas Representative and presidential candidate Ron Paul, presidential candidate Herman Cain, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch, Nevada Senator Dean Heller, Nevada Representative Joe Heck, Utah Senator Mike Lee, RNC Chairman Reince Preibus and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval.
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October 13, 2011
WRLC to Hold Women's
Tea with Ann Romney
LAS VEGAS - The Western Republican Leadership Conference (WRLC) today announced that Ann Romney along with President of the National Federation of Republican Women Sue Lynch, Nevada Senator Barbara Cegavske, and Nevada GOP Chairwoman Amy Tarkanian will participate in a discussion at the conference's Women's Tea. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 19 at the Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
"Ann Romney is excited to join her fellow conservative women at the WRLC in Las Vegas," said Gail Gitcho, a Romney spokesperson. "The Women's Tea will be the ideal place to speak with the women of the Republican party who are passionate about and dedicated to a GOP victory in 2012."
The WRLC will kick off on October 18 with a GOP presidential debate hosted by CNN. The political conference will immediately follow and conclude with a Reagan Centennial Dinner. The Women's Tea will be a discussion focusing on the issues that matter most to conservative women in the upcoming election cycle.
"On behalf of the Nevada Republican Party, I'm thrilled to welcome Ann Romney and Sue Lynch to our state," said Nevada Republican Party Chairwoman Amy Tarkanian. "I am pleased Ann and Sue can join Senator Cegavske and myself at the WRLC, and participate in a tea held for the Republican women who are working tirelessly for our party."
To purchase tickets for the WRLC's Women's Tea, please visit www.wrlcwomen.eventbrite.com.
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October 7, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry to Speak at the Western
Republican Leadership Conference
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – The Western Republican Leadership Conference (WRLC) today announced Texas Governor and 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Rick Perry will speak to conference attendees. The WRLC will take place on October 18-21 at the Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
“Governor Perry is looking forward to joining his fellow conservative leaders in Las Vegas this October,” said Perry spokesman Ray Sullivan. “The WRLC audience is crucial to a Republican victory in 2012, to get America working again, and to reducing the role of Washington in the lives of everyday Americans.”
The Western Republican Leadership Conference will kick off on October 18 with a GOP presidential debate hosted by CNN. The political conference will immediately follow and conclude with a Reagan Centennial Dinner.
“We are very excited to welcome Governor Perry to Las Vegas,” said WRLC chairman Jon Porter. “The conference will serve to highlight the new, unique role the West will play in the upcoming election cycle, and we are looking forward to the Governor’s contribution to the discussion of conservative ideas taking place at the WRLC.”
Other confirmed speakers include Texas Senator and NRSC Chairman John Cornyn, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, Texas Representative and presidential candidate Ron Paul, presidential candidate Herman Cain, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch, Nevada Senator Dean Heller, Nevada Representative Joe Heck, Utah Senator Mike Lee, RNC Chairman Reince Preibus and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval.
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September 12, 2011
LAS VEGAS, NV - The Western Republican Leadership Conference (WRLC) today announced 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Herman Cain will speak to conference attendees. The WRLC will take place on October 18-21 at the Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
“With Americans sick and tired of the Obama administration’s continued failure to get our economy back on track, Herman Cain is excited to join the conservative discussion taking place at the WRLC this October,” said Ellen Carmichael, a Cain spokesperson. “This conference is an important opportunity for people in the West and across the country to see how the Republican party plans to reinvigorate our economy and get Americans back to work in 2012.”
The Western Republican Leadership Conference will kick off October 18th with a GOP presidential debate hosted by CNN. The political conference will immediately follow and conclude with a Reagan Centennial Dinner.
“On behalf of the WRLC, I’m pleased to welcome Herman Cain to the conference in Las Vegas this October,” said WRLC chairman Jon Porter. “Nevada and the West are truly emblematic of the economic challenges our nation is facing. The American people are ready to hear from the conservative candidates and leaders who will be attending the WRLC and participating in the GOP presidential debate.”
Other confirmed speakers include Texas Representative and presidential candidate Ron Paul, Texas Senator and NRSC Chairman John Cornyn, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch, Nevada Representative Joe Heck, Nevada Senator Dean Heller, Idaho Representative Raul Labrador, Utah Senator Mike Lee, Fomer Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle, Michigan Representative Thaddeus McCotter, RNC Chairman Reince Preibus and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval.
September 12, 2011
Herman
Cain to Speak at the Western Republican Leadership Conference
LAS VEGAS, NV - The Western Republican Leadership Conference (WRLC) today announced 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Herman Cain will speak to conference attendees. The WRLC will take place on October 18-21 at the Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
“With Americans sick and tired of the Obama administration’s continued failure to get our economy back on track, Herman Cain is excited to join the conservative discussion taking place at the WRLC this October,” said Ellen Carmichael, a Cain spokesperson. “This conference is an important opportunity for people in the West and across the country to see how the Republican party plans to reinvigorate our economy and get Americans back to work in 2012.”
The Western Republican Leadership Conference will kick off October 18th with a GOP presidential debate hosted by CNN. The political conference will immediately follow and conclude with a Reagan Centennial Dinner.
“On behalf of the WRLC, I’m pleased to welcome Herman Cain to the conference in Las Vegas this October,” said WRLC chairman Jon Porter. “Nevada and the West are truly emblematic of the economic challenges our nation is facing. The American people are ready to hear from the conservative candidates and leaders who will be attending the WRLC and participating in the GOP presidential debate.”
Other confirmed speakers include Texas Representative and presidential candidate Ron Paul, Texas Senator and NRSC Chairman John Cornyn, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch, Nevada Representative Joe Heck, Nevada Senator Dean Heller, Idaho Representative Raul Labrador, Utah Senator Mike Lee, Fomer Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle, Michigan Representative Thaddeus McCotter, RNC Chairman Reince Preibus and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval.
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September 8, 2011
Ron
Paul to Speak at the Western Republican Leadership Conference September 8, 2011
LAS VEGAS, NV
- The Western Republican Leadership Conference (WRLC) today announced
Texas Rep. and 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul will
speak to conference attendees. The WRLC will take place on October
18-21 at the Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
“Congressman Paul is excited to join such an important event this fall,” said Gary Howard, a Paul spokesperson. “The WRLC will be an opportunity to discuss Western issues and reassert the importance of conservative principles on the path to victory in 2012.”
The Western Republican Leadership Conference will kick off October 18with a GOP presidential debate hosted by CNN. The political conference will immediately follow and conclude with a Reagan Centennial Dinner.
“The WRLC looks forward to welcoming Rep. Paul and a host of other exceptional elected leaders and conservative candidates to speak in Las Vegas this October,” said WRLC chairman Jon Porter. “The WRLC will not only feature a debate that showcases the GOP Presidential field, but also a three-day forum of speakers and seminars to discuss the issues that really matter to Western voters.”
Other confirmed speakers include presidential candidate Herman Cain, Texas Senator and NRSC Chairman John Cornyn, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch, Nevada Representative Joe Heck, Nevada Senator Dean Heller, Idaho Representative Raul Labrador, Utah Senator Mike Lee, Fomer Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle, Michigan Representative Thaddeus McCotter, RNC Chairman Reince Preibus and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval.
“Congressman Paul is excited to join such an important event this fall,” said Gary Howard, a Paul spokesperson. “The WRLC will be an opportunity to discuss Western issues and reassert the importance of conservative principles on the path to victory in 2012.”
The Western Republican Leadership Conference will kick off October 18with a GOP presidential debate hosted by CNN. The political conference will immediately follow and conclude with a Reagan Centennial Dinner.
“The WRLC looks forward to welcoming Rep. Paul and a host of other exceptional elected leaders and conservative candidates to speak in Las Vegas this October,” said WRLC chairman Jon Porter. “The WRLC will not only feature a debate that showcases the GOP Presidential field, but also a three-day forum of speakers and seminars to discuss the issues that really matter to Western voters.”
Other confirmed speakers include presidential candidate Herman Cain, Texas Senator and NRSC Chairman John Cornyn, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch, Nevada Representative Joe Heck, Nevada Senator Dean Heller, Idaho Representative Raul Labrador, Utah Senator Mike Lee, Fomer Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle, Michigan Representative Thaddeus McCotter, RNC Chairman Reince Preibus and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval.
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April 6, 2011
Western Republican
Leadership Conference to Host GOP Presidential Debate
Conference announces former Nevada Congressman Jon Porter to serve as Chairman
LAS VEGAS, NV - Today, the Western Republican Leadership Conference (WRLC) announced that CNN has been designated as the official host and broadcaster for a Republican Presidential Debate that will be held in conjunction with the WRLC’s conference on October 18, 2011. The debate will be held at the Venetian Resort Hotel in Las Vegas. The conference also announced that former Congressman Jon Porter will serve as Chairman.
"Republicans in Western States will play an important role in determining the next Republican nominee for president," said former Nevada Rep. Jon Porter, Chairman of the Western Republican Leadership Conference. "On behalf of the Western Republican Leadership Conference, I am excited to be working with CNN on this important debate. I look forward to hosting our 2012 presidential candidates, and showcasing their ideas on Western and national issues."
The four-day conference that will feature Republican candidates, operatives, leaders and elected officials from around the Western Region and the nation, also announced today that Jack St. Martin will serve as Executive Director.
“This conference will shine a bright spotlight on the Western states and the people who live there,” said Jack St. Martin, Executive Director of the Western Republican Leadership Conference. “We are thrilled to work with both CNN and The Venetian to spotlight Nevada’s new and unique role as the first in the West Republican Presidential nominating contest.”
States and territories participating in the conference include Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
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