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Conference the Rest of Your Life…

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Dear Fellow Conservative/Libertarian,

If you think this is “just another invitation” to “just another conservative convention” you’d be WRONG – and missing a HUGE opportunity.

This is a special invitation to participate in a critically important conference - being co-hosted by Citizen Outreach and Americans for Tax Reform - which will make your friends who don’t attend green with envy…especially if they’re frustrated with the direction our country and the “conservative movement” are headed.

You don’t believe me?

Then take a few minutes to read through this letter and you’ll change your mind. You’ll be happy you did – especially when you get to “brag” after the conference to all your friends who didn’t attend.

If you act quickly you can reserve a seat at this one-of-a-kind event. This is your opportunity to see, hear and actually meet with some of the most influential and powerful conservative leaders and bloggers in the country today.

This conference will be unlike any political or public policy conference you may have attended in the past…and inside this letter is a very special opportunity for you to attend this conference for what comparatively would be considered “chump change.”

Only 1,947 people will be able to attend the full 2007 Conservative Leadership Conference …nicknamed “Rightoberfest”…and I expect those seats will sell out fast…especially after you read the incredible offer I’m about to make you…

Unfortunately, when those 1,947 seats are gone…they’re gone. That’s why I encourage you to reserve your seat today. I’ll tell you how in a minute, but first let me tell you about the conference itself…

The Bad Times…Could Still Get Worse: Top Conservative Leaders Will Brainstorm New Strategies with Conservative Activists & Bloggers

If you’re like me and millions of conservatives around the country today - the kind of conservatives who, as former Reagan press secretary Lyn Nofziger once put it, believe in “a minimum amount of government and a maximum amount of freedom, and keeping government out of people’s lives and business, and leaving people alone” - these aren’t exactly the best of times.

After 12 years in power following the historic political takeover of Congress in 1994, Republicans forgot why they were elected to the majority in the first place and were voted out of power last November in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.

So Congress is now in the hands of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who are doing a bang-up job of carrying the legislative water for every liberal, left-wing activist group you can shake a stick at…from union bosses to tree huggers to ambulance chasers and everything in-between.

And unless Republicans somehow “get their groove back” pretty darned fast, Bill and Hillary could soon be prowling the White House halls once again.

(Pause briefly to allow the shudder to finish running up and down your spine)

Conservatives had hoped the GOP’s losses last November would teach Republicans a lesson…and that the party would soon be again steering in the “right” direction. But far too many Republicans didn’t learn a thing from that shellacking at the ballot box last year.

That’s why it’s more important than ever for limited-government conservatives and libertarians to come together and set a bold, new policy agenda for the nation – and especially for the new generation of voters who are coming into politics and public policy for the first time via the Internet.

And that’s why the 2007 Conservative Leadership Conference is so important.

And that’s why I’m extending you this very special invitation to join me

Now, if I’m wrong about you and you couldn’t care less about what’s going on around the world, in Washington, your state capital or city hall; if your sole interest is which Hollywood celebrity is sitting in jail or whether earth tones or pastels are the fashion statement for the season…then the 2007 Conservative Leadership Conference probably isn’t for you.

If, on the other hand, you keep up on national and international affairs; if you’re one of those unique individuals who recognize just what a big stake we all have in the decisions made by our elected officials…then you absolutely, positively should join us.

You won’t become a world-class debater of public policy issues simply by attending the 2007 Conservative Leadership Conference. O’Reilly and Hannity won’t be beating down your door to come on their shows and share your newly-acquired political insight. And you’ll pose no threat to the high-priced campaign gurus currently working for top dollar all around the country.

But you will walk out of this conference with a greatly expanded understanding of the issues and events of our time, as well as the conservative leaders who fight these battles on our behalf day in and day out.

What if you’ve never been to a conference like this before?

Don’t sweat it. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at just how quickly you’ll feel right at home among all the like-minded conservatives who will be attending this conference from all across the country.

It’ll be the sort of feeling you may have gotten after hearing Rush Limbaugh for the first time. Many of us were thrilled, if not shocked, to discover that others around the country were thinking about government and politics exactly the way we were; that we weren’t alone; that there were actually a LOT of us…we just didn’t know it!

At the Conservative Leadership Conference, not only will you know you’re not alone, you’ll actually get to meet many of those people who think exactly like you and I do. People like Judith Sargent of Chittenden, Vermont…

“My husband and I have both attended several conservative conferences in the past. One of the main benefits is just seeing that there really are other conservatives out there. This was particularly important for those of us from Vermont - and I suspect from other chilly blue states. We also learned what a conservative is, and about various aspects of the conservative movement. We had a chance to network with speakers and presenters and attendees. It’s been a real morale booster and a practical information disseminator.”

So, please…don’t be shy or hesitant about attending just because “you won’t know anyone”…or think such conferences are just for political insiders and party pooh-bahs. This conference is for the benefit of conservatives just like you – whether you’re active in an organization…or just feel deeply about the direction our country and government are going.

But if you’re still not one who feels comfortable in a room full of strangers…by all means, bring a friend along with you!

For that matter, bring your kids or grandkids. CLC ’07 will provide FREE licensed day-care for children 1-10 years of age on Friday and Saturday (limited availability…reserve your spots early!), so you can join us and not have to worry about what to do with the young ‘uns.

Talk Is Cheap: CLC Seminars & Workshops Will Show You How to Put Ideas Into Action and Really Make a Difference!

Having been a national campaign trainer for over a decade now, I can tell you from personal experience it’s not always the best candidate who wins, or the candidate with the most money, or the candidate with the most experience, or even the best-looking candidate. More often than not, especially in tight races, it’s the candidate who puts together the best nuts-and-bolts campaign.

And in that regard, conservatives often come up short. That’s why the 2007 Conservative Leadership Conference is dedicating one full day just to conducting a series of workshops designed to improve the campaign skills of conservatives. After all, you can’t change public policy without changing public officials.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Conservatives and the New Media.” And while conservatives have dominated talk radio, we’re still way behind left-wing groups such as MoveOn.org and the DailyKos when it comes to the Internet.

That’s why we’ve added a number of training seminars specifically geared toward conservative bloggers and cyber-activists. They include workshops on how to build cost-effective campaign websites, software options, podcasting, online fundraising and video blogging. In addition, we’ll also have workshops on traditional aspects of campaigns such as developing a message, using automated phone calls, opposition research, dealing with the mainstream media, and voter contact mail.

And as an added bonus, there will also be a special workshop on grassroots activism conducted by a member of the National Rifle Association’s powerful and highly-effective lobbying arm.

And that’s just Day One!

Two full days of non-stop conservative speakers!

On Friday and Saturday, sit back, strap in and get ready for wall-to-wall speeches, talks, debates and discussions about some to the top issues facing the nation today by some of the top, most influential and most powerful conservative leaders, bloggers and policy experts in the country, including (confirmed as of the writing of this letter)…

• South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford
• Rep. John Shadegg of Arizona
• Rep. Dean Heller of Nevada
• Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform
• Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey of Freedom Works
• Former Congressman Bob Barr of the Libertarian Party
• Former Congressman J.D. Hayworth of Citizens United
• Former Ambassador Jerry Carmen
• Mickey Barnett, Postal Board of Governors
• Frank Fahrenkopf of American Gaming Association
• Rich Galen of Mullings.com
• Adrian “Good Morning, Vietnam!” Cronauer
• Author/conservative fundraising guru Richard Viguerie
• JoAnn Davidson, Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee
• Bill Redpath, National Chairman, Libertarian Party
• Shannon Reeves of the RNC’s African-American Leadership Council
• Kerri Houston, U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission
• Libertarian presidential candidate Wayne Allyn Root
• Rick Berman of the Center for Union Facts
• Israel Teitelbaum of Parents for Free Choice in Education
• Author and syndicated columnist Doug Bandow
• John Berthoud, President of the National Taxpayers Union
• Steve Moore of Wall Street Journal
• John Fund of Wall Street Journal
• Steve Greenhut of Orange County Register
• Erick Erickson of RedState.org
• Documentary filmmaker Evan Coyne Maloney
• “Blogging Tips” author Lorelle van Fossen
• Blogger Pamela “Atlas” Oshrey
• “Blue Collar Muse” blogger Ken Marrero
• “Adam’s Web” blogger Adam Graham
• Jason Wright of PoliticalDerby.com
• Chris Simcox of the Minuteman Project
• Richard Nadler of America’s Majority
• Jennifer Gratz of the American Civil Rights Institute
• Amanda Hydro of the Reason Foundation
• Talk-show host Brian Wilson
• Talk-show host Sharon Hughes
• And others who have been added since this letter was first published, including…

* Scotting Cleland of NetCompetition.org
* Chris Barron of Maximize Liberty
* Author Leslie Sanchez
* Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America
* Paul Jacob of the Sam Adams Alliance
* Glen Caroline of the National Rifle Association

Now THAT’s a line-up!

And the topics these great conservative speakers will be speaking about are no less impressive. Tentatively scheduled for debate and panel discussions…

• And They’re Off: A Look at the 2008 Presidential Horse Race
• Que Pasa? The Politics of Immigration Reform
• Back to Basics: Ending the Era of Big-Government Conservatism
• Labor Pains: Big Problems from Big Labor
• Separation Anxiety: Religion and Politics in 21st Century America
• How the Internet is “Going Postal” on the Post Office
• Lawsuit Abuse: Pulling Over the Ambulance Chasers
• Annie Get Yer Gun: 2nd Amendment & the Democrat Congress
• E-Schooling: Using the Internet to Break the Public School Monopoly
• A Taxing Situation: Democrats Are Back in Charge
• Public Use of the Public Lands
• Pork-Busters, Earmarxists, Transparency…Oh, My!
• Ending Affirmative Action As We Know It
• The Unfairness of the Fairness Doctrine

In addition, there will be a political discussion/debate featuring the Co-chair of the Republican National Committee and the National Chairman of the Libertarian Party over which political party “Goldwater conservatives” should belong to.

That alone will be well worth the price of admission!

Please check the conference website regularly for program updates and additional speaker confirmations. The website address is www.rightoberfest.com

All work and no play makes conservatives very…dull

So that’s why we’re throwing a Thursday night Margarita Beach Party welcoming reception featuring Las Vegas entertainer Tommy Rocker!

Tommy Rocker is a singer/guitarist/comedian who has performed his solo act all over the country. His energy and good humor have made him one of the most popular entertainers in Las Vegas for well over a decade. Tommy Rocker delivers a goofy brand of entertainment that has been called “rock’n’comedy” or, as he puts it, “jokes you can dance to.”

And once Tommy gets going, it’s likely to be hours before he takes a break. From Jimmy Buffett to the Beach Boys to Bob Marley; from Margaritaville to Surfin’ USA to Wipe Out; from Louie-Louie to Twist and Shout to La Bamba; from sing-alongs to Conga lines to jokes and general mayhem, Tommy Rocker is “pure fun.”

Nothing against Pat Boone…but the conservative movement needs some new blood, a shot in the arm…and a kick in the pants!

Then on Friday night, slap on your spurs and ten-gallon hat for a rootin’-tootin’ Western BBQ that would make even the Ewings of “Dallas” sit up and take notice. And wait until you see the VERY politically incorrect gun raffle we’re having that night!

Finally…what political conference worth its salt would be complete without an awards banquet?

So on Saturday night we’ll be honoring two great, dedicated limited-government conservatives who, while no longer with us in body, are still near and dear to conservative hearts and minds: The late Sen. Barry Goldwater and President Reagan’s late press secretary, Lyn Nofziger.

CLC organizers have named awards after both of these great conservative leaders and will present them to deserving individuals at this dinner. The Goldwater Award this year will be presented to South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford. And Rich Galen, publisher of Mullings.com, will be receiving the Lyn Nofziger Award.

You can read more about both awards and their recipients on the Conservative Leadership Conference’s official blog here

And as if that’s not enough, we’ll also be honoring the life of the late-great free-market champion Milton Freidman, as well as celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the publication of Ayn Rand’s “Atlas Shrugged.”

All topped off with the release of the results of our presidential “straw poll.”

Iron Clad Money Back Guarantee?

I don’t know of a single political or public policy conference that offers its attendees a money-back guarantee, but as I think you’ve already seen, this isn’t your ordinary conference. And especially for folks who have never been to such an event before, there’s got to be just a little bit of doubt still in the back of your mind asking, “Will this REALLY be worth the money?”

Fair enough.

So let me remove all doubt by offering you this Iron Clad Money Back Guarantee…

“If, after attending the 2007 Conservative Leadership Conference you feel, for any reason, that it failed to live up to our promises and your expectations, simply tell us before the conference is over and we’ll immediately and cheerfully write you a check for a 100% refund of the cost of your registration right there on the spot. No questions asked!”

Fair enough?

Act Now…and Take Advantage of This Sizzling Summer Special Offer!

Yes, a program THIS good with this many heavy-hitters and power-players all in one place at one time outside Washington, DC is an opportunity that just doesn’t come along every day…and is probably worth a couple grand in and of itself.

But we at Citizen Outreach and Americans for Tax Reform want to make sure as many grassroots activists…especially those living on the “Left Coast”…can afford the opportunity to attend this not-to-be-missed event.

So here’s how we’ve priced it…

1.) If you want to attend just the daytime conference events - including the training seminars, the speakers, the panels and the debates – those “Conference Only” tickets cost…just $100.

2.) If you want to attend all of the daytime conference events PLUS the Margarita Beach Party with Tommy Rocker on Thursday evening, the Western BBQ on Friday evening, and the gala Awards Dinner on Saturday night, those “Silver Pass” tickets cost…just $200.

However…

If you act quickly, you can take advantage of this incredible “Dog Days of Summer” special offer…

Purchase a $100 Conference Only pass before, August 31st…
And we’ll automatically upgrade you to a $200 Silver Pass…
AT NO EXTRA CHARGE!

That’s right…you’ll get the whole kit and caboodle…the entire day of training workshops…two full days of conservative speakers, debates and panel discussions…the Margarita Beach Party welcoming reception…the Western BBQ…and the gala Awards Dinner…for just one hundred smackeroos!

Why are we offering this special deal?

It’s just this simple…

Putting on a mega-conference like this is a royal pain in the you-know-what. There are about a gazillion details to work out…and no matter how well you prepare for an event this big, “stuff” always happens. The rule of thumb is: “Whatever can go wrong, will.”

So the sooner we sell out this event, the sooner we can focus 100 percent of our attention to all those nagging details rather than worrying about selling tickets. The sooner we know we have a sell-out, the sooner we can devote all our time to putting on the best darned conservative conference ever seen this side of the Rio Bravo.

Now here’s how to get your “Dog Days of Summer” special upgrade

Just go online at the official conference website at and register for a Conference Only pass for $100. All Conference Only passes purchased between now and August 31st…OR UNTIL WE SELL OUT, whichever comes first…will automatically be upgraded to Silver Passes so that you’ll be able to attend both the conference and all three of the evening events.

If you prefer to pay by check, complete the mail-in form you’ll find on the website and make sure it’s post-marked by August 31st. However, if we receive your check after the event has sold out, even if postmarked by the deadline, we’ll have to return it to you with our apologies.

I hope you’ll accept this invitation to grab one of these limited Silver Pass upgrades and join us at the 2007 Conservative Leadership Conference. It will mean a great deal to us and the conservative movement…and we’re certain it will mean a great deal to you.

Sincerely,
Chuck Muth
President, Citizen Outreach
Publisher, News & Views/Muth’s Truths
Co-host, Rightoberfest ‘07

P.S. We’re also offering a very special, very exclusive VIP Pass to only 200 people…including a private VIP room, private briefings and private events. If you’d like information on how to score one of these VERY limited VIP Passes, email me at chuck@citizenoutreach.com

P.P.S. Remember, this offer is good only until midnight, August 31, 2007…or until we sell out…WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. So register NOW!

And don’t forget to make your hotel reservations while online using the special conference code (GCLC) to lock in your special room rate of just $89 per night. There are only a limited number of these rooms available, so book NOW!