by Joe Friday and Bill Gannon

Consider – When President Ronald Regan (R) inherited the American Economy (1981) from Jimmy Carter (D) – it was a mess.  Inflation through the roof, interest rates over 20%, rampant Unemployment and an Energy Crisis to boot.

Ronald Reagan (known for his Conservative Policies) started to run for re-election three and a half years into his first term.  Reagan’s record on his handling of the American economy at the time propelled his re-election bid to a LANDSLIDE victory for his second term.  Ronald Reagan carried 49 of the 50 U.S. States in that 1984 Presidential election (Click Here)

Now consider the economic record of our current Uber-Liberal President…

Based on his performance do you really believe this incumbent President deserves your vote in his re-election bid?

by Clayton Moore

Newt Gingrich won the South Carolina Primary by an amazing margin.  44% (243,153 votes) to second place 27% (167,279) Mitt Romney.

Gingrich’s campaign doesn’t have as much money (yet?) as his number one opponent does.

There can be little question that Gingrich’s performance benefited greatly from his remarks at the last GOP debate (last Thursday nite) before last Saturday’s Primary.  CNN hosted that debate and the opening question of that debate was asked by CNN reporter – John King.

For those who missed that amazing 2:29 seconds of Presidential debate you can watch the YouTube video of that speech, here at the ECT.

“I am tired of the elite media protecting Barack Obama by attacking Republicans” – Newt Gingrich

Gingrich responds to John King’s question…The video shows the standing ovation Gingrich got making his remarks.  If readers have any doubt about Conservatives supporting Newt Gingrich you can visit his web site and see who is – Newt.Org

Florida is the next Primary Election for GOP candidates set for – Tuesday, January 31st 2012.

Story Credit – Huffington Post -

Obama, has stated that he will postpone his Hawaiian Vacation Christmas trip for “as long as it takes” Congress to extend payroll tax cuts and unemployment insurance, according to the Associated Press (Click Here)

There can be no question that the current occupant of the White House – has trouble with the truth.

Americans – struggling with unemployment, home foreclosure, shortened work weeks – no doubt be relieved to read…

…the President and First Lady’s separate trips to Hawaii (Michelle and the girls arrived Friday; check out photos of President Obama arriving last year here) as well as the extended stay of the vacation will cost American tax payers nearly $4 million, roughly $2.5 million more than the President’s 2010 Hawaiian trip.

by the Kemosabi

This Tuesday, November 8th – the Town of Vail Electors will choose their representatives for the Vail Town Council.

The ECT really only has one definite recommendation for Vail voters.

Take the Hitt Vail voters – Farrow Hitt.  Farrow doesn’t’ draw his paycheck from Vail Resorts – nor is the property he manages owned by Vail Resorts.

Why Farrow?  Farrow Hitt earns his living in Vail as the General Manager of Vail’s Simba Run.  Many+1 Ski Condos there.

So?  So Farrow understands something about a competitive market place in the Town of Vail.  His business competes for the same Tourist Dollar everyone else does.  Farrow knows what it takes to be competitive and how to manage a profitable business in today’s tough market.

Farrow’s business doesn’t have an unlimited budget nor can it go around (trying to raise other people taxes) when times get tough.  Farrow ‘gets it’.

Hey!  ECT, anybody we should avoid on the Town of Vail Ballot?

Yup.  Greg Moffet.

Why?  Years ago Moffet was the Town of Vail’s (he was a Vail councilmember then) representative on Eagle County’s Open Space Committee (OSAC).  Remember MILLIONS of Taxpayer money WASTED on County open space purchases like the Bair and Gates Ranch purchase?  Well Mr. Moffett was right in the middle of endorsing those TERRIBLE DECISIONS.

Avoid Moffet on your Vail Ballot.

by   We give you the documented Proof in this Report

Joe Isuzu?  Remember him?  The TV spokesman in the Isuzu car ads…Joe became a TV commercial icon of sorts for his ability to lie – with a straight face.

The fact is – Eagle County has a candidate that wants your mail in vote – so he can “serve” on the Holy Cross Electric Board.  What this candidate bio – says (Click Here).  “I am running for the Holy Cross Board because I believe I can best serve and represent you.”

Really?

So, the ECT gang dug into our public record archives – to research this former Eagle County Commissioner’s track record on “serving” the people.

- November 2006, Eagle County ballot – ballot question (his issue actually) funding for “Early Childhood Development”.  It was known at the time as Arn’s “baby sitting tax”.  (Click Here) for a copy of that November 2006 Ballot question.

It lost on the November Ballot.  County voters said “No, Arn!”  So?  So, in the Spring of 2007 Menconi and his Commissioner peers – assigned $1.3 Million from the County’s General Fund for “Early Childhood Education”.  A direct slap in the face to Eagle County voters – Voters that sent a clear message to Menconi – a message he was more than happy to ignore (using your tax money- Click Here) – because it wasn’t consistent with his personal agenda.

Now, after he faced 2 County Commissioner recall efforts, he’s back looking for your vote on the 2011 Holy Cross Board of Directors mail in ballot (Click Here).

One can only imagine what candidate  “I want to serve you”  would do to your family’s monthly Holy Cross Electric Bill – as he pursues his personal “agenda” of how Holy Cross should produce our Electric energy in the future.

ECT recommends our readers join us as we pursue the ABA campaign for the Holy Cross Electric Board.

ABA = anybody but arn

How long do you want to bet it will be – before the Daily Fishwrap runs a favorable story/profile of this candidate?  U.S Mail in Ballots due on or before Saturday, June 4th 2011.  More info?  www.HolyCross.com

by Clayton Moore

Dateline:  October 2009 – President Obama is awarded the Nobel Peace prize. (Click Here)

Dateline:  March 2011 – President Obama – acting as America’s Commander in Chief led an Internatinal Coalition of miltary forces…and attacked the African Nation of Libya.

Dateline:  March 2011 – The Obama Administration shows it knows how to take care of their friends.  General Electric CEO (and good friend of Obama) Jeffery R. Immelt – has been selected to head Obama’s so-called “Jobs Panel”.  See this story’s photo.

Further…General Electric recently announced profits of $14 Billion, and paid zero U.S. Taxes last year.  In addition GE got a $3.2 Billion dollar Tax Benefit.  (Click Here)  Tax Reform indeed, Mr. Obama.

In November 2008, over 60% of Eagle County voters – voted for Obama.  (Click Here)  One wonders what the average CSAP score might be around here – for our average voter…same ECT question to the Nobel selection committee.

by Clayton Moore

Newt Gingrich is and has been a frequent visitor to Eagle County.

Often speaking at the AEI World Forum (back in the day) and over the years a frequent guest of Dr. Malik Hasan and Mrs. Seeme Hasan.

The Hasan’s have often held political events at their Beaver Creek residence where the members of Eagle County’s GOP (and others) have always been welcome.

Gingrich will undoubtedly challenge the current occupant of the White House in the Presidential election – 2012.

It certainly won’t hurt Eagle County – to have a person in the White House – who is familiar with our valley after visiting here many times over the years…now will it?

What you may not know is that Newt and Dr. Hasan have had (a years long personal relationship) and written a joint paper (December 2010) about our nations Healthcare System and how Information Technology can help improve it – dramatically.  (Click Here).

Dr. Hasan also has an interesting perspective on Healthcare not only as a Physician/Neurologist, Dr. Hasan helped start a very successful private-sector company called QualMed – a pioneer in HMO’s.  Gee…our nations Healthcare…a Presidential election issue?  Now you know some of the reasons why Newt Gingrich – spends time here in Eagle County.

Looking ahead to a Gingrich Administration?  Some day in the future the ECT gang would like to see Dr. Hasan – as our Country’s next Health and Human Services Secretary – a Cabinet level position.  To learn more about why the ECT believes Dr. Hasan’s unique qualifications match perfectly to this position in a Gingrich Administration (Click Here).

Think the ECT’s story about a potential Presidential candidate..has some how ‘jumped the gun’?  All the ECT can tell you today is – Stick around.