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Frank Scaturro: On The Radar with the NRCC

I’ve expressed my preference for Frank Scaturro in the NY-4 both with an endorsement as well as questioning why the local establishment GOP would inexplicably go with someone else. Apparently the NRCC agrees more with me

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has officially announced Frank Scaturro as an ‘On the Radar’ candidate, an important first step in its Young Guns program…The Young Guns program is designed to assist Republican candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives achieve goals and benchmarks throughout the election cycle focused on the fundamentals of a winning campaign. By achieving ‘On the Radar’ status, Scaturro has already proven his ability to build a successful campaign structure and achieve important fundraising goals.

“The NRCC is committed to working with Frank Scaturro as he continues to meet the rigorous goals of the Young Guns program,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions. “Frank is a respected attorney, academic and activist with practical experience in government and civic service. He is ready to create jobs, rein in government spending, and fight for traditional American values”

Great job Frank!

Paul Ryan for House Minority Leader

Patrick Ruffini and Hugh Hewitt have both had interesting posts aboot the youth vote and how the GOP needs to win them back. Roy Blunt (R-MO) stepping down as Minority Whip and clearing the way for Eric Cantor (R-VA) to take the #2 spot is definitely a start. I’d like to suggest one more…Paul Ryan (R-WI) for Minority Leader.

Ryan, 38, is a six-term congressman, former speechwriter for Bill Bennett and Jack Kemp, and was at least at one point rumored to be considered as John McCain’s running mate. More importantly, he’s one of the GOP’s young guns who has been sounding the alarm on how we need to “…take our timeless principles and apply them to today’s problems and be the reform party we used to be.”

(Plus, if you check out his Facebook page, the fact that he’s a Monty Python fan instantly makes him mad cool…I digress.)

There are two things that make me think he’s at least thinking aboot the position…
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