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document.write("Along with the extravaganza featuring popular commentator Glenn Beck, Right Nation 2010 will sponsor training for activists with the latest innovations to prepare for the last six weeks leading to the November 2010 election. The Right Nation 2010 Conference is open to the public and will feature former Majority Leader Dick Armey, as well as other national speakers such as John Fund, Stephen Moore, Phil Kerpen and Dana Loesch.
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Leadership Institute's 3-session candidate training track will cover last minute tips for this November and ideas for winning in local 2011 races:
1:00 Running to Win-21 Tips for Getting Elected 2:00 Get Out Your Vote-Creative Ways to Get Your Voters to the Polls and Voter Contact-Developing a Winning Message 3:00 Knowledge is Power-Strategic and Opposition Research as well as Campaign Strategy and Structure-How to Organize a Winning Local Campaign
LI's special presenters will be Robert Arnakis, political consultant Robert Cahaly and Dan Tripp, of Americans for Limited Government.
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FreedomWorks' focus will be the practical nuts and bolts of building an effective organization that not only gets people out to vote, but keeps elected officials' feet to the fire after elections.
1:00 Building Your Local Organization 2:00 GOTV Plan of Action 3:00 Holding them Accountable on Nov. 3rd
FreedomWorks presenters will be Brendan Steinhauser, Russ Walker and Nan Swift
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American Majority's workshops will include some immediate things to do to win in November, but also will share their unique expertise on social media.
1:00 -- "10 Tips to Full Speed" as discussed (the practical steps and immediate things activists can do in the final stretch of a campaign to make a difference on election day). This I would think will be especially helpful with approximately 6 weeks to go. 2:00 -- "Patriotism and Communication" (overview of the use of different media forms in history and now). This incorporates the very latest strategies, tactics and online tools being used right now during this midterm election cycle. 3:00 -- "Digital Pamphleteering" (using new media to ignite brushfires in the political landscape). This specifically includes mastering Wordpress blogs, understanding Facebook marketing and advertising, and using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques to amplify conservative voices on the web.
Presenters include American Majority's Executive Director Matt Robbins and their new media guru Austin James.
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Americans for Prosperity's experts will focus on current issues facing Congress, explain the concerns, provide analysis and propose solutions.
1:00 TBA 2:00 TBA 3:00 TBA
AP's nationally-renowned issues expert and commentator Phil Kerpen will be their featured presenter.
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Miscellaneous Panels
1:00 -- TBA -- Special guest 2:00 -- Dana Loesch, Teri Christoph, Teri O'Brien will discuss Conservative Feminism. 3:00 -- For those who are more informed on national issues, the Illinois Policy Institute will provide information on crucial issues facing the Illinois legislature in the upcoming veto session. ");
document.write("Posted On: 09-01-2010 ");
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document.write("[This post originally appeared on Illinois Review.]
Ever want to meet that person you know well simply by just reading their daily blog updates? They're those people who have slugged away, hour after hour, most of them without compensation, at their keyboards and video cams to bring you the news from their neighborhoods and counties. Some of them are best at spouting off the very things you're thinking. Sometimes their news is welcomed, but lots of times it's not.
They're the 21st century's Paul Reveres. And their value in our modern day lives is immeasurable. They are helping us clean up the messes lame stream media has ignored or refused to expose. They are making a difference. And in our opinion, it's time they were given the recognition due.
Well, at least ten of Illinois' most talked about bloggers have agreed to make public appearances at Right Nation 2010's Activist Training Conference in the afternoon hours leading up to the Right Nation 2010 Convention Saturday night, September 18th. They'll be joining the controversial Andrew Breitbart, founder of BigGovernment.com and reporting on Glenn Beck's keynote later in the evening.
Four major national organizations have committed to sharing a little bit of their exceptional expertise during the afternoon hours on September 18th at the Right Nation 2010 Activist Training Conference.
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document.write("Posted On: 08-27-2010 ");
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document.write("Right Nation 2010, the largest political event in the Midwest, has announced a number of additions to its participant lineup.
Tim Phillips – President of Americans for Prosperity and Americans for Prosperity Foundation
Pete Hoekstra – US Congress, 2nd Congressional District of Michigan
Phil Kerpen – Vice President for Policy for Americans for Prosperity, Fox News contributor and Chairman of the Internet Freedom Coalition
Dana Loesch – Host of The Dana Show: The Conservative Alternative on KFTK 97.1 FM out of St Louis
Jim Hoft – Proprietor of Gateway Pundit, one of the top American political blogs
Teri Christoph – Co-founder and Vice President of Smart Girl Politics, host of Smart Girl Nation and Behind the Ballot podcasts
Sandy Rios – President of Culture Campaign, former President of Concerned Women for America
Teri O’Brien – Conservative radio talk show host
These participants join a growing and impressive lineup of national speakers, including conservative icon Glenn Beck, former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, economic experts Stephen Moore and John Fund, conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart, Congressman Aaron Schock, and Tea Party leader Herman Cain. Also featured are candidates and elected officials from throughout the Midwest. ");
document.write("Posted On: 08-24-2010 ");