Our time is now, this is our America, and we must be patriots who stand up for America.  This is NOT a Democrat versus Republican nation anymore; this is a nation of those who love America and those who don’t.  We can either continue down a road that both parties have led us, or we can stand up as Americans and true patriots and take back our Country.  I want American Patriots to win elections, not wishy-washy Republicans who warm seats but have NO vision.  I don’t want people to just vote the right way, I want people to act the right way and lead. I am not concerned about titles or power or money or alphabet soup, I concerned that my Party isn’t acting.  It isn’t acting to hold all accountable who raised our taxes, took control of our lives, and promised to act as Republicans but then checked the R at the door to sit on committees, further their political careers and increase their bank accounts.  We don’t need a third Party; we need the Republicans to act like Republicans.  We shouldn’t be the Party to say, “Yes” because it easy and nice, we should be the Party that says “NO” and has a clear alternative and an action plan.  Young Americans, Young Professionals and Young Families need to start holding our elected officials accountable and working HARD to get conservatives elected.

Orange County Young Republicans had an amazing 2009, but our year to shine is 2010.  We made early endorsements for Allan Mansoor and Don Wagner and took some heat for our decisions, but we are steadfast and ready to get them elected.  OCYR will continue to register voters here in Orange County and work to see that NO liberal has a safe haven here in Orange County. OCYR is committed to Orange County.  We are losing ground, because Republicans forgot to act like Republicans and Democrats are fighting hard to win.

Our Party must act as the Party who believes in lower taxes, less government, strong national defense and conservative principles, because those ideas are embraced by everyone who loves America and wants it to succeed.  We cannot let the media change our party; our party must present a clear message to the media, but never back down from our principles.  We must continue to be the Party that doesn't talk about gender, race or age. Rather, we must focus on the content of one's character as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. instructed us to do.

A year ago the Democrats took control.  Under my watch as OCYR President and with our amazing Board, Liberals, whether Democrat or Republican, are NO longer welcome in office in Orange County.  Winning at all costs is too expensive for the American people. OCYR pledges to do what we need to do to once again make Orange County the most Republican County in the Nation.  We will work with every organization and every person who wants America to succeed.  This isn’t one club versus another, this is American Patriots versus those who aren’t.  This is about local control, actions speaking louder than words, transparency and bringing our Country back to its Judeo-Christian principles.  It’s not about having a seat at the table; no one should be sitting!  This is about standing at a podium and screaming at the top of our lungs.  Yes, the OCYR Board is frustrated, but more importantly we are ready to take action and lead.  Do you want to take action or do you want to complain? If you want to take action then let’s work together to once again make America the Strongest and the Best Country this World has ever seen.

Our Goals are simple: Help promote and elect strong conservative leaders in Orange County by walking precincts, phone banking and hosting events, continuing to register voters at our local piers and gun shows, hosting fun events in Orange County to draw in new members and holding our elected officials accountable.  In a time when Democrats virtually eclipse Republicans in youth support, calling into question the long-term prospects of the Republican Party, our organization could not be of greater importance. The work of our leaders and elected officials could be squandered in a generation if we fail now to rally young Americans to the Republican Party.  Our OCYR executive board refuses to let that happen. This is our country, and it's our time to step up and make a difference to ensure that future generations will live in a country that promotes smaller government, lower taxes, a strong national defense and conservative principles.

I understand that this will take a lot of work and dedication by the entire board and support from leaders, but I am confident that we will meet all these challenges and will surpass all expectations.   Please feel free to contact me anytime and thank you again for the opportunity to lead!

May God Bless you, our great country, and all those who have and continue to protect our freedom.
 
Lauryn Michelle Theisen
949 370 7287
OCYRLauryn@gmail.com

Who are the Young Republicans?

The Orange County Young Republicans (OCYR) is an organization consisting of young professionals who are committed to a common sense approach to politics, low taxation, limited government and social conservatism. OCYR is a wholly independent organization with its own bylaws, funding, and Executive Board. This means that OCYR and its members make their own decisions on how best to support the Republican Party in Orange County, whether by endorsing candidates, promoting voter registration, or encouraging our party's youth to take a strong leadership role. What do they stand for?

  Statewide Republican Candidates:

Governor: Meg Whitman - www.megwhitman.com

Senate: Carly Fiorina - www.carlyforcalifornia.com

 Lieutenant Governor: Abel Maldonado – www.abelmaldonado2010.com

State Treasurer: Mimi Walters - www.mimiwalters.com

Attorney General: Steve Cooley - www.stevecooley.com

Secretary of State: Damon Dunn - www.damondunn.com

State Controller: Tony Strickland - www.tonystrickland.com

Insurance Commissioner: Mike Villines - www.mikevillines.com

Orange County Republican Candidates:

40th Congressional District: Ed Royce – www.edroyce.com

42nd Congressional District: Gary Miller - www.garymillerforcongress.com

44th Congressional District: Ken Calvert - www.calvertforcongress.com

46th Congressional District: Dana Rohrabacher - www.rohrabacher.com

47th Congressional District: Van Tran - www.joinvantran.com

48th Congressional District: John Campbell - www.campbellforcongress.com

34th State Senate District: Lucille Kring  - www.lucillekring.com

38th State Senate District: Mark Wyland -  www.markwyland.com

56th State Assembly District: Henry Bestwick -

60th State Assembly District: Curt Hagman - www.curthagman.com

67th State Assembly District: Jim Silva - www.silvaforassembly.com

68th State Assembly District: Allan Mansoor - www.allanmansoor.com

69th State Assembly District: Robert Hammond - www.roberthammondforassembly2010.com

70th State Assembly District: Don Wagner - www.wagnerforassembly.com

71st State Assembly District: Jeff Miller - www.millerforassembly.com

72nd State Assembly District: Chris Norby - www.Norby10.com

73rd State Assembly District: Diane Harkey – www.Harkey4assembly.com

 City Council:

Laguna Beach: Emaunel Patrascu - http://www.joinemanuel.org/

YES, I would like to volunteer!

Please E-mail Paul Babbington -  Pbabbington@cagop.org