Cain, Rove’s ‘talk radio guy’, rises in polls and unveils new site

Herman Cain announced his candidacy in Atlanta on May 21. [Screen shot from TV]Never let it be said that Herman Cain isn’t serious about the US presidency. He’s crisscrossed the United States to meet and greet the grassroots, and most who hear him speak come away impressed. Not a Beltway insider, Cain doesn’t just have to convince Americans on Main Street he’s our best bet. He’s going to have to persuade some Old Guard Republicans.

It appears the OGR might want to take Cain more seriously. The man Karl Rove recently referred to as the “talk radio guy in Atlanta” is rising in the polls.

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The Fairness Doctrine's Trojan Horse

by Chris Carter

Rep. Mike Pence spoke before the US House of Representatives about the Broadcaster Freedom Amendment on July 14.Monday marked the twenty-second anniversary of the F.C.C.'s abolishment of the Fairness Doctrine, but today the potential for a return to government broadcast censorship is still alive and well. After a recent series of procedures in Congress two weeks ago, Democrats managed to keep the threat alive by killing an amendment seeking to prohibit Congress from funding either the Fairness Doctrine or its Trojan Horse –a series of regulations that have the same chilling effect on free speech.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi twice blocked a vote on an amendment protecting free speech for broadcasters. The Broadcaster Freedom Amendment proposed by congressmen Greg Walden (R-Ore.) and Mike Pence (R-Ind.) sought to prohibit Congress from funding the Fairness Doctrine and part of its Trojan Horse, broadcast localism regulations. When the Reagan administration abolished the Fairness Doctrine in 1987, it did so on the basis that it was unconstitutional and no longer served the public interest. If the FCC were to re-institute the Fairness Doctrine - or more likely its Trojan Horse - the result would be the destruction of Conservative and Christian talk radio.

Speaker Pelosi used special House rules to block the Walden-Pence Broadcaster Freedom Amendment from an up-or-down vote. According to Rep. Pence, “If [this amendment] is brought to the floor of this Congress, it will surely pass; because every time freedom gets an up-or-down vote in the People's House, freedom always wins.”

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TUSR editor tackles media on ‘What’s the Buzz’

(Jacksonville) What’s the Buzz Radio Show with political insiders Cindy Graves and Lenny Curry will tackle the issue of liberal bias in the media on Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 on ABC 1320 WBOB.

What's the Buzz is hosted by Duval GOP chair Lenny Curry and GOP state committeewoman Cindy Graves. Graves is also 1st vice president of the Florida Federation of Republican Women.“This show follows a week of unexpected media attention much of which included unfair and inaccurate reporting regarding the Republican Party of Duval that culminated in a dubious MSNBC award that elevated Chairman Curry to the iconic status of Rush Limbaugh. We thought it was about time to take irresponsible media to task, explore the issue and how biased reporting affects American politics,” said Cindy Graves, co-host of the show and Duval County Republican State Committeewoman.

What Graves refers to as out of control liberal bias in the media will be explored on What’s the Buzz with special guest Kay Day of The US Report, an award winning author and poet who is also a self professed conservative journalist in a decidedly liberal profession.

“A recognized political analyst known for hard hitting journalism and a biting wit, Day will bring a wealth of research and industry knowledge to what is sure to be a lively discussion on what we can expect in this age of blog-driven media and 24 hour cable news,” said Graves.

The What’s the Buzz radio program can be heard in NE Florida every Thursday at 5:00 PM immediately following Glenn Beck and proceeding Mark Levin on ABC 1320 AM WBOB. Listeners are encouraged to call 904-854-1320 and take part in the discussion.

Local Republican Leaders to Host Conservative Radio Program

Lenny Curry is chair of the Duval County Republican party.(Jacksonville, Fla.)—The Duval County Republican Party announced the launch of a local conservative radio talk show with the premiere set for Thursday, May 14th at 5 p.m. on ABC 1320-AM WBOB.

‘What’s the Buzz’ hosted by political insiders Cindy Graves and Lenny Curry will air every Thursday during drive time following the Glenn Beck Show and preceding Mark Levin on 1320. Curry, Chairman of the Duval County Republican Party and a local businessman, said the show will fill a significant void in the market and be targeted at local Republicans who want to know how statewide and national politics affect the First Coast.

"Duval County is always a political battleground both in the Primary and General election cycles. Our savvy voters are engaged and eager for an opportunity to voice their opinions and to become more informed on the issues, said Curry. "This show will be a big success."

CCindy Graves is the state GOP committeewoman.o-host Cindy Graves was elected by Republican voters in 2008 to serve as Duval's Republican State Committeewoman. She is also the Vice President of the Florida Federation of Republican Women, the largest grassroots organization in the state. Graves brings insider knowledge from around the state and experience as a grassroots leader in the last 16 back-to-back local elections.

According to a DCRP spokesman, upcoming shows will address a wide range of topical matters—from candidates running for senator and governor to discussions about the long-running debate over Martin Luther King, Jr.’s political party inclinations.

Duval County is also home to the Republican Minority Headquarters, touted by Republican leaders as a model for the nation.

Listeners can also hear favorite programs online at WBOB.

With a number of branded candidates in the race for Sen. Mel Martinez’s soon-to-be-vacant seat and federal legislation, that if passed, will affect every community in the nation, ‘What’s the Buzz’ should draw a sizable audience and will have no problem finding topics for discussion.

 Local Republican leaders to host conservative radio program by Kay B. Day

Clear Channel kills WELI show with Sen. Dodd; conservative host resigns

(Greater New Haven, Conn.)—WELI talk radio host Tom Scott asked Sen. Chris Dodd questions about sweetheart mortgage deals and his oversight as chairman of the Senate Banking Committee. The show’s producer Ryan Gorman apparently didn’t like the interrogation and the segment was never aired. Did I mention Tom Scott is a conservative?

It’s amazing to me that virtually no media have asked Chris Dodd or Rep. Barney Frank (D-N.Y.) hard questions about their lack of diligence to oversight. Dodd should have been disciplined for his mortgage deal in my opinion. Frank should have been relieved of his own committee assignment when Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came to the U.S. taxpayer for another bailout; these two are sinkholes for the U.S. economy.

That media continues to run interference for Democrats is no surprise. This is just another in an endless line of examples. Tom Scott’s interview should have been aired on WELI; Dodd should answer tough questions and then he should step down from his committee position. And the show's producer Gorman should hang his head in shame for being too cowardly to allow the truth to be heard.