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The Public Defender provides legal representation to all persons accused of crimes who are unable to afford private counsel, to represent the client through all stages of the legal process, from arraignment through trial and appeal, and to ensure equal access to the protections provided by the United States Constitution and the laws of the State of Florida.

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MARCH 2017

Newsletter

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE All The News That’s Fake To Print

The mainstream media is operating on the premise that ruining President Trump is more important than facts. They tried and tried to destroy candidate Trump. First, they called him unfit and unworthy. When that didn't work, they compared him to Hitler and Mussolini. Then there was the unflattering Entertainment Tonight tape. But their propaganda campaign had no effect and Trump won YUUUUGE. They then dismissed him as a crude and know-nothing upstart who should never have been elected president.

Shifting tactics, the media now professes to echo the opinion of most Americans. Everybody knows and agrees that President Trump rigged the election by colluding with the Russians, that his administration is a chaotic mess, and that his approval rating is in the dumpster. Actually, that’s not what everybody thinks. A February 25 NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows that 53% of Americans think the media are “exaggerating the problems with the Trump administration because they are uncomfortable and threatened with the kind of change that Trump represents.” The president’s popularity isn’t in the dumpster as the media keep claiming. While the mainstream media were reporting Trump’s sagging approval ratings immediately after he took office, suggesting that millions who voted for him were having feelings of regret and remorse, the Rasmussen Reports Daily Presidential Tracking Poll consistently has the president with a 55% approval rating – far above the mainstream media’s 40-45% ratings that purposely oversample Democrats. Journalists purport to factually report the first draft of history. In practice, today’s media are in a lockstep campaign to delegitimize, delay, distract, derail, and ultimately destroy the Presidency of Donald J. Trump. They just don’t get it. Only the President can destroy his supporters’ trust in him, not anything the Washington Post, The New York Times, CNN, or any of the other establishment outlets report. One of their favorite propaganda tactics is to relabel or redefine their opponents. Until the Democrats and their media sycophants see that this won’t work, the fake news will continue. Nationally, Trump supporters proudly wore their deplorable as a badge of honor. And, President Trump’s magnificent speech to the joint session of Congress forced the media to reluctantly give him good reviews and admit that he is not mentally impaired. On the home front, we must have a presence in community activities to show the public we don’t have horns and want the best for our country. The club will continue to be a proud sponsor of events at Ponce de Leon State Park. Our booth at the Mardi Gras Dog Parade was a success. The dogs loved the Republican dog treats, and a good number of their owners showed interest in joining the club and filled out forms. We should attend rallies and counter demonstrations. Write letters to the editors of the Beacon, the News Journal, the Hometown News, and the Sun Sentinel. The REC is sponsoring sending President Trump supportive post cards. REC Chairman Tony Ledbetter is having 5000 post cards printed with the White House address and will make them available at March Republican Club meetings. Send one and take a bunch to give to friends and family. Plans are for a similar post card blitz in April to the News Journal regarding its political coverage. Listen to Tony and REC member Vic Baker host the “Trump Talk” radio show every Thursday at 7pm on WNDB, 1150 AM, 93.5 FM. They need ratings and revenue and help getting the good word out. And, let’s keep our elected officials on their toes. President Trump is gaining and retaining credibility while the same media that tried to destroy and delegitimize him from the outset are losing trust and credibility. We must make this trend continue. Let me know of any ideas you have to expand our engagement. Republicans won the election battle. Look for other tough battles ahead. Let’s get to work. Tim Taylor, President

FEBRUARY 21 MEETING

Speaker: Tony Ledbetter, Chairman, Republican Executive Committee of Volusia County Chairman Ledbetter told the members of his experiences attending the Republican National Convention, being selected as a Florida Elector there, and voting for Donald Trump for President on December 19 in the Senate Chamber in Tallahassee. He also told how exciting it was attending the inauguration and balls in Washington. Tony also organized President Trump’s rallies in Tampa and Melbourne, met President Trump on several occasions, and was impressed with the President’s focus on the person to whom he is speaking. Tony also announced he and REC member Vic Baker will host “Trump Talk Live,” a radio program broadcast on WNDB, 1150 AM and 93.5 FM on Thursday evenings at 7 PM. RPOF Committeewoman Dana Daugherty then filled us in on her inauguration experiences and an amusing story about buying and wearing bedroom slippers while carrying her high heeled shoes, to better step over many obstacles and barriers en route to an Inaugural Ball. Photos by Karen K. Clark

VPs Bobbie Doyle and Dan

Eriksen and His Buddy Greet

Visitors at the RCWV Booth

Perky Pink Wearing Pups

Promenade Past

the RCWV Booth

Proud Parading Purple

Poodle

President Donald J Pup,

His Supreme Court

Nominee and RCWV

President Tm Taylor

President Tim Taylor Presents Ola Bang and

Toby Troutman Century Club Certificates

Another Full House

RPOF Committeewoman

Dana Dougherty

Recounted Her Time

At the Inauguration

REC Chairman Tony Ledbetter

Related His Election and

Inauguration Experiences

A Doggone Good Time

DeLand and the Republican Club of West Volusia went to the dogs on Saturday,

February 25, when the annual Amalie Krewe Mardi Gras Dog Parade marched down

Woodland Boulevard. Club members enjoyed a dog day afternoon manning the RCWV

booth at the street festival on West Indiana Avenue in front of the historic courthouse. It

was obvious dogs love Republicans, RCWV VP and event organizer Toby Troutman

noted. Everyone had a good time greeting two and four legged participants and handing

out educational information to passers-by and treats to our furry friends. The afternoon

was deemed a doggone success. Photos by Elizabeth Lendian

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March 21 Meeting: James S. Purdy Public Defender, 7th Judicial Circuit

James S. Purdy has served as the elected Public Defender since January, 2005. He graduated cum laude with a B.A. degree in history from the University of Florida in 1975 and his J.D in 1978 from Nova University Center for the Study of Law. In 1979, Mr. Purdy joined the staff of the State of Florida Department of Legal Affairs in the Tampa Criminal Appellate division. He has served as Assistant Attorney General and as Assistant State Attorney in both the 7th and 12th Judicial Circuits and has practiced law in Florida for over 35 years. In addition to his position as Public Defender, Mr. Purdy was appointed by Governor Crist in 2008 to serve as a member of the State of Florida Medical Examiner’s Commission, where he continues to serve as the Commission’s Public Defender representative. Mr. Purdy also served as Treasurer for the Florida Public Defender Association for three years. A lifelong Republican, Mr. Purdy joined the Volusia County Republican Executive Committee in 1992. He served the RECVC as Rules Committee Chairman, Vice-Chairman and, in 1999, as Chairman. In the 2000 Presidential Elections, he was the first Republican Party representative called to the Volusia County Presidential Recount. Mr. Purdy is also an Eagle Scout and has served as District Chairman of both the Kings Road and Three Rivers districts of the Boy Scouts of America (2008-2010). To celebrate his 60th birthday in 2012, Mr. Purdy and his son Matthew spent 10 days in northern

Spain walking the Camino de Santiago, “The Way of St. James”, as Christian pilgrims, in what

he describes as the most important and memorable experience of his life. Mr. Purdy and his wife Marilyn have been married for 34 years and live in Port Orange