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huffingtonpost.com - 1/7/2009
Ken Blackwell, Robocalling For RNC Chair Post
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RNC Chairman hopeful Ken Blackwell has apparently begun a robocall campaign to help persuade enough committee members to elect him to the top post. Individuals have reported receiving automated calls from Blackwell that come in the form of a brief questionnaire but then ask the recipient to ...

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politico.com - 1/4/2009
Top conservatives back Blackwell
— politico.com — Two dozen conservative luminaries will announce today their support for former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell for Republican Nation Committee chairman. The group, which mixes leading economic conservatives, including Steve Forbes and Pat ... (more) Top conservatives back Blackwell

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gilacourier.com - 1/6/2009
RNC Chairman robo call from Ken Blackwell
— gilacourier.com — I received a ROBO call from Ken Blackwell last night. The call asked a series of yes/no questions and seemed aimed and soliciting a donation and getting me to contact a Republican National Committeeman on behalf of Blackwell. It was a nice call but I ... (more) RNC Chairman robo call from Ken Blackwell

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redstate.com - 1/3/2009
Conservative Leaders Endorse Blackwell
— redstate.com — A cross section of conservative leaders today threw their backing to Ken Blackwell for the job of Republican National Committee chairman. The group, which was organized by the Council for National Policy, includes 23 economic, social and foreign ... (more) Conservative Leaders Endorse Blackwell

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Political Animal — ... . * To help rally support for his bid to the next RNC chairman, former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell has begun using robocalls . * An ad hoc group of RNC members calling itself the Conservative Steering Committee ...

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