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I have been involved in Colorado politics for a long time, and never have I seen a more promising opportunity for the conservative movement than now!

The strength of reaction against the headlong lurch of this country toward socialism under Obama now in 2010 is very like what we saw in 1978, as Jimmy Carter showed us how bad things could get. That means the scene is set for a Ronald Reagan, too.

Now, I'll be honest. Unlike many in the movement, I don't see who he or she is, yet. There is no "standout" on the national scene whose conservative credentials I really trust. But we're ready when they come.

In the meantime, it's important to have a strong foundation at home.

In Colorado, we've seen our own version of Obama-lite, and it hasn't set well with the population as a whole. The opportunity exists here too -- THIS year.

The Conservative Renewal Fund (CRF) stands ready to play a role in supporting this "farm team" of conservatives here in the Rocky Mountains.

CRF is a "small donor committee," registered with the Secretary of State's office, which means I can accept small donations of $50 or less from any person (and a recent Supreme Court ruling may mean that "person" can include a business - if you're interested in donating as a business ask me and I'll look it up for sure) during this election cycle. I can take $50 from each person in your household. There's no requirement that you must live in Colorado, though you MUST be a US citizen.

The rules also say I must split that money up in amounts of approximately $2,000 to each candidate. Fortunately, I know already there are at least a dozen legislative candidates who are solid conservatives, plus some promising candidates running for statewide office. But they do need this money.

If you want to donate money to candidates who are certified, committed, principled conservatives, CRF is a great place to donate. Certainly, I encourage you to donate to individual candidates, too. But there is an added "multiplicative factor" from donating to a small donor committee that adds to your voice. I promise, as registered agent for CRF, that I will check these people out on their conservative principles using my "highly developed" senses for detecting evasion or subterfuge.

What are MY standards for THEM to stand by?

There is no right more fundamental than the Right to Life. If the government thinks it can kill you, then you HAVE no other rights. I will only support candidates who can think clearly about pro-life issues, and that includes support for this year's Amendment 62, the Personhood Amendment to protect unborn children from conception forward.

If you cannot defend yourself against those who think they have the power to take from you, then you don't really have many other rights to exercise either. The God-given right to keep and bear arms is meant to be guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment, and we've got some "shoring up" to do on this front! Other amendments are supposed to guarantee the God-given right to property ("Thou shalt not steal") and freedom from search and seizure (yes, God forbids kidnapping too).

And if the 10th Amendment were being more strongly adhered to, these things would not be so out of balance as they are.

None of these rights I've already listed has been adequately protected by our leaders in Washington or Denver, and I sense a reticence even among traditional Republican leaders to protect them. We need a new generation of leaders who have the guts to make America the country it was meant to be by our God-fearing Founding Fathers.

Fiscal conservatism goes without saying. The Taxpayer's Bill of Rights protected Colorado citizens for many years until it was compromised, first, by Republicans and then subsequently shredded by Democrats. Who's going to stand up again for the Citizen?

Illegal immigration is a concern for all. I have no problem with illegal immigrants themselves, except for the fact that they're breaking the law. Laws should be enforced if they're just (i.e. fair, right, correct) laws, and gotten rid of if they're not. Border security is a just law, and we need to treat both, our citizens and our non-citizens "justly."

There are many other issues which I might consider, but these are the highlights. Fortunately, though in years past we might not have seen alot of candidates who were serious about these issues, this year has brought out a number of very promising citizen leaders, and I hope you will enable me to support them on your behalf.

In case you're wondering about my qualifications to judge, I did serve at the Capitol for 7 years in public relations roles with both, the Governor's Office and the State House. But I DID NOT drink the rust-tainted water (no, seriously -- don't drink from the Capitol water fountains!). I've also been associated with the Colorado Republican Assembly, which is a group of committed conservatives within the GOP.

I have training and experience in campaign management, messsaging and campaign strategy, as well as in understanding every angle of the issues, and I can tell if someone knows what they're talking about and whether they have a fair chance of winning. I can even help them out with advice and counsel if they need it.

I'm not against supporting principled long-shot candidates, but I'll concentrate the money I'm entrusted with for maximum long-term effect, and that means selecting for both, principle and viability.

Lastly, I'll mention that I have also registered a "political committee" -- Colorado Conservative Action (CCA) -- which can accept larger donations ($525 per person), but can only give a fraction as much money per candidate than CRF can. You CAN donate to both, CCA and the Renewal Fund.

Frankly, since a Small Donor Committee (this one) can distribute money in larger chunks than a political committee, $50 donated here will probably have more impact than $100 donated to CCA. Please consider donating here first, and if you can donate more, go to CCA.

I would be blessed to be YOUR agent to support these worthy candidates. Please donate to help them out!

Sincerely,

Ed Hanks
720-301-4270