I know this doesn't follow the most recent postings, but felt this was probably the most appropriate thread to add the following as it does have to do with the right wing's plans to work the election ala Koch Brothers. From "ProgressNow Colorado":
Billionaire brothers to host conservative seminar in Vail Valley Virginia governor among those on Koch brothers' guest list this weekend
In a September 2010 letter to supporters, Charles Koch describes the annual meetings as a way to review strategies "for combating the multitude of public policies that threaten to destroy America as we know it."
"Our goal for these meetings must be to advance ideas that strengthen that freedom, beat back the unrelenting attacks and hold elected leaders accountable," Charles Koch wrote.
The meetings, "Understanding and Addressing Threats to American Free Enterprise and Prosperity," are invitation-only. While members of the media are not among those invited, millionaire, right-wing donors are.
[Colorado Common Cause Director Jenny] Flanagan said the seminars are so important because it's when the brothers and their donors decide how to spend their money.
"We're talking about millions of dollars that are used to influence public policy," Flanagan said. "This is the meeting where they come together and figure out where they're going to spend this money."
And more today from the Colorado Independent: Koch Brothers Beaver Creek retreat to be met by protesters
Word that a retreat hosted by conservative mega-donors Charles and David Koch is coming to Colorado has spurred activists across the state into action. Colorado Common Cause, ProgressNow, Moveon.org, and others plan to meet and protest in Beaver Creek, Sunday morning.
The news first broke Wednesday that the brothers would be hosting their twice-yearly event in the Vail area after Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell released his schedule, which noted he would be attending the Koch seminar Sunday.
Upon hearing the news, progressive groups, environmental organizations and numerous other groups immediately began an effort to both mobilize their membership and determine the location of the secretive gathering...
I regret I am unable to be there for the protests. I consider the Koch Bros. and their ilk to be the worst enemies of our country.