Mr. Bob Buchanan was known as the father of the Republican Party in Calhoun County with service dating back to the 1960's to Barry Goldwater's bid for president when Mr. Bob was a presidential elector.

The grassroots organization by Mr. Bob resulted in the election of Peggy Sutherland, Election Commissioner, Polly Hudson, Alderwoman Calhoun City, Jim Blue, District 23 Representative and Billie Hitt, Sheriff. Click on Elected Officials for current elected officials.

I BELIEVE the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that
each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be
honored.

 

I BELIEVE in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all,
regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability.

 

I BELIEVE free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have
brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.

 

I BELIEVE government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow
individuals to keep more of the money they earn.

 

I BELIEVE the proper role of government is to provide for the people
only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or
private organizations and that the best government is that which governs
least.

 

I BELIEVE the most effective, responsible and responsive government is
government closest to the people.

 

I BELIEVE Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong
while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of

I BELIEVE Americans value and should preserve our national strength and
pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout
the world.

 

FINALLY, I believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for
translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of
government.