National Republican Senatorial Committee: Response to Roxanne Conlin attending the American Trial Lawyers' winter convention 1/29/2010 Good afternoon - I wanted to ensure that you saw the invitation below to the winter convention of the American Trial Lawyers Association, which is taking place this weekend in Hawaii. Democrat Senate hopeful Roxanne Conlin, a former head of the trial lawyers association, is attending this convention in an attempt to rake in campaign cash from her trial lawyer colleagues. In reporting on these events, I hope you will consider the following response from the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), as well as background information on Conlin's close relationship with trial lawyers: "It's ironic that less than three months after launching a campaign promising to 'take on the special interests,' Roxanne Conlin is spending the weekend collecting campaign cash from her fellow trial lawyers. Judging by her behavior, Roxanne Conlin is more interested in representing the special interests than she is in fighting them, and voters in Iowa will reject her record when they re-elect Senator Grassley this November." - Colin Reed, NRSC spokesman THE INVITATION TO TRIAL LAWYERS' WINTER CONVENTION: My fellow women trial lawyers - I am pleased to report that Congressman Bruce Braley and Roxanne Conlin will both be in Maui during the AAJ Winter Convention. Congressman Braley, a trial lawyer himself, has been a steadfast supporter of our cause in his two terms in office. Since he has to run every two years, he is always targeted by opponents of civil justice, and this year will be no exception. Roxanne Conlin, AAJ's first woman president, is running for the Senate in Iowa, hoping to unseat incumbent Charles Grassley. Since we've lost our Super Majority, Roxanne's race presents a solid opportunity to convert a Republican vote to a Democratic one! Most importantly, given the Supreme Court's recent ruling on campaign finance, expect the Chamber of Commerce to oppose these two worthy candidates with every dollar they can muster. Now more than ever, these two incredible trial lawyers need your support! I hope you'll take the time to visit with them on the 31st and I hope you'll give generously. Here are the details (invitations/donation forms attached): Roxanne Conlin for Senate Reception Sunday, January 31, 2010 11:45 am - 1:00 pm The Westin Maui, Ocean Lanai Terrace Braley for Congress Reception Sunday, January 31, 2010 4:00 pm - 5:30pm The Westin Maui, Valley Isle Terrace BACKGROUND INFORMATION CONLIN RHETORIC: On Her Campaign Website, Roxanne Conlin Called "Taking On The Special Interests" The "Cause Of Her Life." "Taking on special interests has been the cause of my life. I want to take that fight to the Senate. Please join me. The special interests have had their turn, now it's our turn." (Roxanne Conlin Website, http://www.roxanneforiowa.com/, Accessed 1/28/10) VERSUS CONLIN REALITY: Conlin Has Served As The Head Of The American Trial Lawyers Association. ("Democrats Elect Conlin As New State Chairwoman," The Associated Press, 11/23/98) "She Owns The Web Site SomePeopleJustNeedToBeSued.com. She Explains: 'It's Been A Saying Of Mine For A Long Time.'" (Peter Lattam, "Law Blog Lawyer Of The Day: Roxanne Conlin," Wall Street Journal's Law Blog, http://www.blogs.wsj.com <http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2007/02/15/law-blog-lawyer-of-the-day-roxanne- conlin/> , Posted 2/15/07) Conlin Said Being A Trial Lawyer Allowed Her To "Change Laws." CONLIN: "I have the opportunity to change laws, to make laws, to rectify wrongs, to protect my client's civil rights." (Lisa Driscoll, "Interview: Roxanne Barton Conlin," Bar Bulletin, 6/25/92) October 28, 2009: Trial Lawyers Are Told About Conlin's Plans To Run For Senate. "In my opening comments I announced that the Women's Caucus would be emphasizing networking within the division this year. On October 28th the Caucus followed through with that commitment when we hosted our first networking reception of the year in Washington DC, in conjunction with the fall Board of Governors meeting. . . . The most exciting news of the evening came in the midst of the mixing and mingling when our very own Roxanne Barton Conlin took the opportunity to announce her candidacy for the United States Senate." (Melissa R. Smith, Esq., "Women's Caucus - It's Worth The Time," Women Trial Lawyers Caucus, Winter 2010) November 6, 2009: Conlin's Adviser Mark Daley Says She Will File Paperwork To Run For Senate The Following Week. ("Conlin To File Paperwork To Seek U.S. Senate Seat," Des Moines Register, 11/7/09) November 6, 2009: "Roxanne Conlin For Senate" FEC Papers Are Mailed To Washington, D.C. (FEC, http://www.fec.gov, Accessed 1/27/10) November 9, 2009: Conlin Uploaded Her Announcement Video To YouTube. (YouTube, http://www.youtube.com <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9onQcsiaRo> , Accessed 1/27/10) * In Her Announcement Video, Conlin Promised To Take "On The Special Interests." (YouTube, http://www.youtube.com <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9onQcsiaRo> , Accessed 1/27/10) January 31, 2010: A Fundraiser For Conlin Will Be Held During The American Association For Justice (Formerly The American Trial Lawyers Association) Winter 2010 Conference In Maui. (American Association For Justice Website, http://www.justicewinterconvention.org <http://www.justicewinterconvention.org/conference_program_at_a_glance.c fm> , Accessed 1/27/10) ### Colin Reed National Republican Senatorial Committee Deputy Press Secretary (O): 202-675-6030 (C): 202-669-5942 creed@nrsc.org