By: TRUTH CAUCUS · 09/24/2006 · AIM: crnctruthcaucus · Section: CRNC-News

BEST CR STATE CHAIRMEN

...OR SO YOU SAY

My first foray into user-interactivity…

Don’t kill the messenger! Below are the most suggested names for “Best CR State Chairman.” A few of them wouldn’t be my choices (but not EVERYTHING is about me). Keep in mind, some people might have been nominated more than others based on my readership, which, although is nationwide, is higher in some regions. (I like to refer to California as, “my base.”)

Also, let me say that this isn’t scientific. (I didn’t do a standard poll because I wanted you to actually comment on your selections.)

In alpha order (Brian Siler, Mason Harrison, and Nick Miccarelli were the most nominated, in that order):

Dan Carlson (Michigan) – It’ll be interesting to see how this “Morgan Wilkins thing” will affect Carlson’s popularity. Regardless, people nominating Carlson often refer to his hard-core conservatism and steady principles. Some even ask, “Will Carlson run for national chairman?”

Mason Harrison (California) – The leader of the most high-profile state federation in the country, Harrison has proven to be the right mix of former popular state leaders Michael Davidson and Stephen Puetz. Often cited for his commitment to grassroots (he went door-to-door walking with a cane after suffering a foot injury), Harrison continues to impress his fellow Californians.

Brent Ludeman (Washington) – Opposed Eric Hoplin and Paul Gourley from the very beginning (he was the first club chairman to call on Hoplin to resign when a national fund-raising scandal broke), supporters like to point out. Ludeman, using his opposition street cred, is considering a national chair run, nominators say.

Frank Luna (New Jersey) – Supporters refer to Luna’s
”everyman” appeal. “He is not above doing anything,” a nominator wrote. (In fact, everyone says that.) With Tom Kean’s high-profile Senate race in Jersey, Luna is making his state proud.

Erin McTiernan (New York) – “She’s a force of nature,” one nominator said. McTiernan has made waves since she came to power after obliterating her opponent, Rob Weitzman. Since then, judging by this survey, she has garnered the respect of her state federation as a no-nonsense, dedicated chairman.

Nick Miccarelli (Pennsylvania) – The most famous College Republican state chairman in the nation, Miccarelli was often cited for his dedication to the many tough races in Pennsylvania (and his service to our country). Although he firmly says he refuses to run for CRNC national chairman in 07, one must wonder if a draft Miccarelli movement will surface.

Mike Miltenberger (Massachusetts) – One person nominated Miltenberger saying that he makes her “want to be a better person.” The flashy Bay state chairman, elected Northeast Caucus chairman in June, was nominated several times with the phrase, “I like Mike.”

Brian Siler (Ohio) – The most nominated chairman, often cited for raising money and his willingness to stand up against the CRNC national office. First elected last spring, Siler is also whispered as a possible 07 candidate.

Charlie Smith (Colorado) – Colorado had two votes at the last CRNC national convention, expect them to have more this time around, Smith supporters say (especially if their candidate runs for national chair).

Nate Walton (Maine) – Maine College Republicans gush with pride over their federation, and their leader, Nate Walton. Their rally cry? Mainefest! Mainers cite Walton as an efficient, intelligent grassroots leader.

Coming in “Top Ten” striking distance: Andrew Lamar (Virginia), Justin Smith (Missouri), and Jon Thompson (North Carolina).

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