RedState Gathering 2009


REDSTATE GATHERING
AGENDA

July 31st - August 2nd
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead

July 31st
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6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Cocktail Reception with Congressman Roy Blunt (MO) and former Congressman Pat Toomey (PA). Message from Senator Jim DeMint. Message from Gov. Rick Perry.

7:00 p.m.: Special Presentation of John Ziegler’s Media Malpractice with popcorn, of course.

Join Erick and the RedState contributors at the hotel bar after the movie.

August 1st
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9:00 - 9:10: Welcome by Erick Erickson

9:10 - 9:35: Congressman Tom Price (R-GA), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee

9:45 - 10:45 Right Online

10:45 - 11:15 Hon. Karen Handel, Georgia’s Secretary of State

11:15 - 11:30 BREAK

11:30 - 12:00 Special Guest

12:00 - 1:00 LUNCH

  • Presentation by NRCC
  • Presentation by RedState Contributors
  • Book Signing with Senator Jim DeMint
  • AFP Breakout Session

1:00 - 1:30 Hon. Michael Williams (R-TX), Texas Railroad Commissioner and candidate for the United States Senate

1:30 - 2:00 Marco Rubio (R-FL), former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and candidate for the United States Senate

2:00 - 2:30 Ken Cuccinelli (R-VA), State Senator and candidate for Virginia Attorney General

2:30 - 2:45 BREAK

2:45 - 3:45 American Majority Training

3:45 - 4:15 Ted Cruz (R-TX), Solicitor General of Texas and candidate for Texas Attorney General

4:15 - 4:45 Nikki Haley (R-SC), South Carolina State Representative and candidate for South Carolina Governor

4:45 - 5:15 Closing Comments

6:00 Closing Reception with the candidates

August 1st
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8:00 a.m. Join everyone for breakfast and prayers

Notes:

The Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead is accessible via Atlanta’s MARTA system directly from the Atlanta airport. Travelers can board the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) train within the airport. Train fare is $1.75. Service runs from 5-1:30am on weekdays and 5:30-1:00am on weekends. Trains depart every four to five minutes weekdays and every 10-15 minutes on weekends. Grand Hyatt Atlanta guests should board the Northbound train (N to North Springs). Exit at the Buckhead Station N7 onto Peachtree Road S. The hotel is one block away. Guests also may call the hotel at 404-237-1234 to request pick up from our courtesy car at the MARTA station.

For more detailed information, including information on shuttles, taxis, etc., please go here.

THE EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PRESS