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  The Republican Source
State party rules or state laws determine the number of ballots where the delegates are bound to support a particular candidate.
State party rules or state laws may require delegates to be bound to support a particular candidate until the candidate releases his or her delegates.
Republican delegate counts are based on the number of Republicans elected to the State Legislatures, Governors chairs, U.S. House seats, and U.S. Senators seats through 31 December 2007.
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  U.S. Virgin Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The combined land area of the islands is roughly twice the size of Washington, D.C. The U.S. Virgin Islands are known for their white sand beaches, including Magens Bay and Trunk Bay, and strategic harbors, including Charlotte Amalie and Christiansted.
The Virgin Islands lie on the boundary of the North American plate and the Caribbean Plate.
The main political parties in the U.S. Virgin Islands are the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands, the Independent Citizens Movement (ICM), and the Republican Party of the Virgin Islands.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/U.S._Virgin_Islands   (1021 words)

  
 United States Virgin Islands [Definition]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Charles Wesley Turnbull Charles Wesley Turnbull is the governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands....
The Virgin Islands The Virgin Islands are an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea.
The Virgin Islands lie on the boundary of the North American plate and the Caribbean Plate The Caribbean Plate is an oceanic tectonic plate that encompasses roughly 3.2x106 km² and underlies Central America and the Caribbean Sea off the north coast of South America.
www.wikimirror.com /United_States_Virgin_Islands   (11527 words)

  
 GOP.com | Republican National Committee :: State Details - VI
Republican National Committee :: State Details - VI Select your state from the map or drop down provided to locate leadership in your state.
Vice Chairman, The Republican Party of the Virgin Islands, 1982 - 1984
National Committeewoman, The Republican Party of the Virgin Islands, elected October 24, 1987
www.gop.com /States/StateDetails.aspx?State=VI   (243 words)

  
 Women and the Republican Party
Republicans win the White House for the first time with the election of Abraham Lincoln, whose campaign was aided by prominent women such as suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Republican Estelle Reel of Wyoming is the first woman elected to state office when she becomes Wyoming's second superintendent of public instruction.
Republican Nancy Kassebaum of Kansas is the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without first having been preceded by her husband in Congress or first being appointed to fill an unexpired term.
www.nfrw.org /republicans/women/2.htm   (2001 words)

  
 GOP.com | Republican National Committee :: About the GOP
The Republican Party was born in the early 1850's by anti-slavery activists and individuals who believed that government should grant western lands to settlers free of charge.
The 2004 Republican Platform was adopted on August 30, 2004 by the delegates to the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York, New York.
This symbol of the party was born in the imagination of cartoonist Thomas Nast and first appeared in Harper's Weekly on November 7, 1874.
www.gop.com /About   (305 words)

  
 GOP.com | Republican National Committee :: About -
The Republican National Committee shall have the general management of the Republican Party, subject to direction from the national convention.
The members of the Republican National Committee shall consist of one (1) national committeeman and one (1) national committeewoman from, and the chairman of the state Republican Party of, each state.
(a) Election of members to fill vacancies in the Republican National Committee shall be ratified by the Republican National Committee upon their election by the state Republican Party in and for the state in which the vacancy occurs.
www.rnc.org /About/AboutRead.aspx?AboutType=4&Section=14   (855 words)

  
 OnPolitics
From the waters south of the United States are the representatives from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
In 1996, President Clinton defeated Republican nominee Bob Dole in the District of Columbia, 85 percent to 9 percent.
Virgin Islands Republican Party Chairman James Oliver, a delegate, was the District of Columbia Public Schools program manager from 1986 to 1988.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/onpolitics/elections/gop2000guide/states/dc.htm   (496 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Female Politicians in the Virgin Islands
Delegate to U.S. Congress from the Virgin Islands, 2002.
Delegate to U.S. Congress from the Virgin Islands, 1997-2003.
Virgin Islands legislature from St. Croix, 1999-2000; defeated, 2000.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/VI/female.html   (676 words)

  
 The Republican Party of the Virgin Islands & Virgin Islands Republican Women
The Republican Party of the Virgin Islands was founded in 1948 and was admitted to membership in the Republican National Committee in 1952.
The Republican Party of the Virgin Islands is committed to fiscal responsibility, transparency in government, and support for private development that benefits the people of the Virgin Islands.
The Republican Island Caucus provides the Republican Party of the Virgin Islands with links to all areas of the United States.
www.virepublicanwomen.com   (298 words)

  
 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS NEWSLETTER for PROPERTY OWNERS, REAL ESTATE INVESTORS, VACATIONERS and TRAVELERS
The U.S. Virgin Islands are relatively small, but their social issues and politics range from complicated to perverse and effect the property owner or traveler alike.
It is with this in mind that we publish Island News, so that those keen on transitioning or investing have a source of realistic information and are not simply overtaken by the raw beauty that captures the imagination of almost everyone who encouters the United States Virgin Islands.
Delegate Christensen was opposed by her own party apparatus in the VI and the Governor and most senators for her actions creating this legislation so this resounding vote count gives her all kinds of political support showing people in the islands want fiscal responsibility.
www.pressenter.com /~inews   (2258 words)

  
 Book Encyclopedia - Web Library   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Over the next three hundred years, the islands were held by many European powers, including Spain, England, Holland, France, the Knights of Malta, and Denmark.
The islands became royal Danish colonies in 1754.
Territory of the Virgin Islands of the United States
www.bookencyclopedia.com /index.php?title=U.S._Virgin_Islands   (816 words)

  
 Republican Party of Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
In those states where state law establishes a non-partisan primary in which Republican candidates could participate, but in which the general election may not include a Republican candidate, the candidate endorsed by a convention held under the authority of the state Republican party shall be recognized by the Republican National Committee as the Republican nominee.
The Republican National Committee shall issue the call for the next national convention to nominate candidates for President of the United States and Vice President of the United States prior to January 1 of the year in which the national convention is to be held.
Such delegates shall be apportioned by the state Republican Party among counties, parishes, and cities of the state or district having regard to the Republican vote or the population therein.
www.vagop.com /rpvcontents/whoweare/rules.shtml   (7517 words)

  
 Republican Party Schedule
Note that Republicans in several states allocate their delegates in proportion to candidates' share of the vote, but most use a winner-take-all method (sometimes statewide, sometimes by congressional district) that gives a tremendous bonus to whichever candidate finishes first.
Adoption of winner-take-all tends to draw candidates to a state, but also means the state may not send delegates to the national convention that represent important elements of the party in that state.
PR — Delegates are awarded to candidates according to the proportion of the /caucus vote the candidate received.
www.fairvote.org /e_news/gop_sched.htm   (201 words)

  
 List of political parties in the U.S. Virgin Islands... - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
List of political parties in the U.S. Virgin Islands...
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en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_the_U.S._Virgin_Islands...   (151 words)

  
 The Virgin Islands Daily News - A Pulitzer Prize Winning Newspaper
V.I. Republican Party leaders are meeting with Bush administration officials to try to convince them to keep the program afloat despite residency and source-of-income restrictions implemented by a federal tax law that Bush signed in October.
Their visit is the latest of many efforts to cushion the law's impact on the EDC program, which brings in an estimated $100 million annually to the territory.
Repairing the EDC program is vital to the Virgin Islands economy because it creates what the territory sorely lacks: high-paying private sector jobs.
www.virginislandsdailynews.com /index.pl/article?id=533286   (589 words)

  
 Virgin Islands Republican Delegation 2008
Virgin Islands Primaries for Statewide offices and Congress
In addition, 3 party leaders, the National Committeeman, the National Committeewoman, and the chairman of the Virgin Islands's Republican Party, will attend the convention as unpledged delegates by virtue of their position.
Historical Analysis of the apportionment of delegate votes at the National Conventions of the two major parties
www.thegreenpapers.com /P08/VI-R.phtml   (204 words)

  
 St. John Source   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The current leadership of the Republican Party had the opportunity to change the widespread perception of a Party that is feeble, lacks direction, and does not work together.
I too am a member of the Republican Party of the Virgin Islands and as such, felt National Committeeman Redfield, who is a member of the Territorial Committee and is one of its leaders, was and still is not in a position to speak for the Territorial Committee.
Unfortunately, the party is not in a position to criticize or point fingers at the local Government for not taking responsibility for its problems, because the Republican Party in the Virgin Islands is in desperate need of strong leadership, internal structure, and clear direction.
www.onepaper.com /stjohnvi?v=d&i=&s=~ad&p=54113   (6063 words)

  
 Virgin Islands Discussion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Thirteen of the last 14 Republican Presidential victories before 2000 were won with a majority of the popular vote.
Excluding FDR, the Democrats have won 10 Presidential elections since the Republican Party was born.
He says Republicans are true racists and that racism is essentially the entire basis for the existence of the Republican Party.
www.viaccess.net /local/messages/56/5214.html?1086133007   (3720 words)

  
 Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Newspaper, A Pulitzer Prize Winning Newspaper, Virgin Islands Guide, Virgin Islands Info
David Earle Maas, the Virgin Islands' first elected lieutenant governor, died Tuesday at his residence in Colfax, N.C. He was 90.
In 1967, the Maases left the territory and moved to High Point, N.C. President Nixon gave Maas the temporary appointment of government secretary for the Virgin Islands just before the territory held its first public election in 1970, in which Maas was elected the territory's first lieutenant governor.
He was a member of the St. Thomas Tourist Development Board and V.I. Tourist Development Board and was appointed commissioner of trade for the Virgin Islands.
www.virginislandsdailynews.com /index.pl/article_home?id=2701622   (440 words)

  
 Town Hall: Issue Spotlight: republican_addrs.html   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The NBRC was formed to help attract African Americans to the Republican Party and to make sure that their voices are represented.
As more Hispanics enter the Republican Party, the RNHA works to ensure that Republican elected officials are aware of the issues and concerns facing Hispanic Americans.
As the American electorate grows in diversity, the NRHGC insures that all nationalities are properly represented and recruited by the Republican Party.
www.townhall.com /spotlights/archive/9-5-95/national.html   (612 words)

  
 US Virgin Islands Territory Facts
Comprised of approximately 50 islands and cays (pronounced "keys"), the largest of which are St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas
Water Island: The "Fourth Virgin Island," is the newest addition to the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Political parties: Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands, Independent Citizen's Movement, and the Progressive Republican Party of the Virgin Islands
www.virginisles.com /facts/territory.html   (530 words)

  
 St. Thomas Bacchanal Reunions In Florida - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, USVI, reunions, Clubs, Meetings, Parties, Event ...
He served on the Virgin Islands Board of Dental Licensure and represented the Medical Staff on the Board of Trustees of the Roy L. Schneider hospital.
The Virgin Islands held its first public election in 1970 and Maas was elected the territory's first lieutenant governor.
He was a member of the Virgin Islands medical health team and served both St. Thomas and St. Croix in that capacity.
www.sttbacchanal.com /news.htm   (7878 words)

  
 Virgin Islands - Profile
Sugarcane, produced by slave labor, drove the islands' economy during the 18th and early 19th centuries.
The islands are subject to substantial damage from storms.
The government is working to improve fiscal discipline, to support construction projects in the private sector, to expand tourist facilities, to reduce crime, and to protect the environment.
www.aneki.com /profiles/vq.html   (775 words)

  
 Footnotes to History- Bibliography
Nationalists, Soldiers, and Separatists: the Ambonese Islands from Colonialism to Revolt, 1880-1950.
Island of Military Bases: a contemporary political and economic history of Okinawa.
The Republican Revolt: A Study of the Acehnese Rebellion.
www.buckyogi.com /footnotes/biblio.htm   (2599 words)

  
 FOXNews.com - Democrats to Consider Giving Vote in Congress to District of Columbia - Politics | Republican Party | ...
Lieberman is a leading supporter of the measure, and Utah's two Republican senators have endorsed it as well.
Republicans, after capturing the majority in 1995, were naturally cool to the idea of giving Democrats another sure vote in the House, but it was a Republican, Rep. Tom Davis of Washington's northern Virginia suburbs, who several years ago came up with the link between Utah and the District.
In the meantime, Norton, a delegate since 1990, is also pressing her Democratic colleagues to back a change in House rules so she can vote on amendments to legislation, but not final passage.
www.foxnews.com /story/0,2933,240621,00.html   (1044 words)

  
 Racial Issues   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Republicans sponsored a civil rights bill in 1956, which was stopped by Democrats in the Senate.
Republicans sponsored a civil rights bill in 1957, and Democrats in the Senate voted to remove enforcement provisions from the bill.
Republicans said they opposed the appointment of Bill Lann Lee because he is a proponent of racial preferences, gerrymandering, and forced bussing.
www.justfacts.com /racial_issues.htm   (13777 words)

  
 Virgin Islands Profile: Government   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Central America and the Caribbean : Virgin Islands : Government
The government is formed by the Democratic Party.
the Virgin Islands elects one non-voting representative to the US House of Representatives ; election last held 6 November 2002 (next to be held NA November 2004); results - Donna M. Democrat) reelected
www.nationmaster.com /country/vq/Government   (280 words)

  
 Republicans, Republican Party Meetups, events, clubs and groups in your area
Republicans, Republican Party Meetups, events, clubs and groups in your area
Come to a Republican Party Meetup to discuss current issues and talk about the ideas, values, agenda and policies that define and drive America's Grand Old Party.
The New York City Republican Party Meetup Group
republican.meetup.com   (162 words)

  
 GOP.com | Republican National Committee :: Home
Click here to watch the latest videos from the Party, send them to a friend, and share them on your Web site or blog.
As integral members of the Party, women can help Republican Leadership pursue change and progress in vital areas.
To get involved in your community, find your state party.
www.rnc.org   (135 words)

  
 Virgin Islands Information - WeatherHub
note: the Virgin Islands elect one representative to the US House of Representatives; election last held 3 November 1998 (next to be held NA November 2000); results—Dr. Donna GREEN (Democrat) 80%, Victor O. Judicial branch: US District Court (judges are appointed by the president); Territorial Court (judges appointed by the governor)
The islands normally host 2 million visitors a year.
The number of US tourists in the first five months of 1996 was down by 55% from the same period in 1995, the lingering result of the fierce hurricanes of 1995.
www.trip24.us /info/vq.htm   (813 words)

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