Joe Barton on Waxman Net Neutrality Proposal

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today made the following statement about the net neutrality proposals from Chairman Henry Waxman: “I appreciate the efforts Chairman Waxman has made to craft a congressional solution to the problem that the Federal Communications Commission has created by attempting to reclassify broadband Internet service.

“With Chairman Waxman’s effort comes a tacit admission that the FCC is going down the wrong path, a path that will stifle investment and create regulatory overhang in one of the most dynamic sectors of our economy. I am glad that there seems to be a fairly broad consensus that the FCC should not reclassify Internet service under the monopoly-era Title II of the Communications Act.

“I have consulted with Republican leadership and members of the Energy and Commerce Committee, and there is a widespread view that there is not sufficient time to ensure that Chairman Waxman’s proposal will keep the Internet open without chilling innovation and job creation.

“It is not appropriate to give the FCC authority to regulate the Internet. If the Congress wants to prevent the FCC reclassifying internet service under Title II it should go ahead and do so without qualification.

“This is not a solution for the future of the Internet. America should be about preserving the vibrant and competitive free market that exists for the Internet and other interactive computer services, unfettered by federal or state regulation. The free market has produced 200 million broadband subscribers in the last 10 years.

“If the majority wants to work on a solution to continue a free and open Internet, let’s consider the issue deliberately, rather than punting with a halfway measure two days before the end of Congress. ”

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Daniel Webster on Sean Hannity's Radio Program PODCAST

Listen to Dan's appearance on Hannity's nationally syndicated radio program on September 29th, discussing the race, his opponent and the false allegations against him. The "Meet the Candidates" segment of Hannity's show was a great opportunity for Americans to become familiar with the race and Daniel's positive message.

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Fred Thompson Interviews Daniel Webster PODCAST

Listen to Daniel Webster's Interview on the Fred Thompson Show on September 29, 2010.
Fred talks with Daniel about the important issues in this election, including health care, jobs and the economy.

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San Francisco Chronicle: Brown Campaign Stunt: A Bunch Of Garbage

CUPERTINO - Today, the San Francisco Chronicle published an editorial in response to the false and ridiculous accusations made by notorious Attorney Gloria Allred at a press conference this morning. Read the whole editorial below:

San Francisco Chronicle: Campaign Stunt: A Bunch Of Garbage

Editorial

"What did Meg Whitman know and when did she know it?" publicity hound attorney Gloria Allred asked Wednesday. It was a savvy close to a news conference at which client Nicandra Diaz Santillan, who worked as a housekeeper for Whitman, alleged that Whitman knew that she was an illegal immigrant, then fired her in 2009 as she prepared to run for governor.

Turns out, there are reasons to believe that Whitman did not know that Diaz was illegal when she hired her in 2000.

The campaign released copies of the Social Security card and immigration eligibility verification form presented by Diaz when she was hired. By Allred's account, these documents are phony. Having exhibited a willingness to fake legal status, the housekeeper's credibility is damaged.

I've known smart people who thought they were following the law in demanding documentation, only to find out later that they were duped.

In this case, Diaz also presented a driver's license. DMV spokesperson Jan Mendoza tells me, "It was a valid driver's license." California did not require proof of legal residence until 1994. Diaz got her first license in 1991.

To any voter who ever has hired a nanny, gardener or housecleaner, this would appear to be due diligence - especially for a 15-hour per week job that, according to Diaz, paid $23 per hour.

This story goes to the heart of the dilemma that faces Californians who welcome legal immigrants, but also believe in respecting federal law. What was Whitman supposed to do, not trust Diaz because she has an accent?

Allred repeated Whitman's assertion during Tuesday night's gubernatorial debate: "We do have to hold employers accountable for hiring only documented workers. And we do have to enforce that law."

That's why, Whitman says, she fired Diaz when she realized she was illegal.

At the press conference, Diaz complained that she felt as if, after nine years' service, Whitman "was throwing me away like a piece of garbage."

Whitman called firing Diaz "one of the hardest things I've ever done."

What proof does Allred have that Whitman knew? Allred alleges that the Social Security Administration sent a letter informing the Whitman household that their housekeeper's Social Security number did not match her name.

Whitman and her husband deny having seen such a letter. So far, Allred has failed to produce it.

"If Ms. Whitman would like to dispute our claims of what she knew and when she knew it, then she should be prepared for the release of evidence," Allred said. And you thought the burden was on the accuser.

"This entire political circus is targeted at one demographic," said Whitman spokesman Tucker Bounds. "New polling numbers show that Jerry Brown is nearly losing in the Latino community. This is a political play."

Brown spokesman Sterling Clifford released a statement that hit Whitman for showing "that she thinks the rules don't apply to her. After more than a year of Whitman demanding immigration policy that 'holds employers accountable,' we learn that accountability doesn't extend to her own actions."

Without proof that Whitman knew about Diaz, that's a cheap unsubstantiated shot from the Brown camp.

Read it at the San Francisco Chronicle here: Campaign stunt: a bunch of garbage

CUPERTINO - Please see the following statement from Meg Whitman and attached background materials in response to news reports that notorious attorney Gloria Allred will hold a press conference to discuss political allegations from a former Whitman employee. Included with Meg Whitman's official statement is background concerning Nicky Diaz's employment from the campaign's legal counsel accompanied by a background of Gloria Allred's political activism and partisan support for Jerry Brown:

Meg Whitman Statement:

"Nicky Diaz was my housekeeper from 2000 to 2009. We consider Nicky a friend of our family and were saddened this morning to hear about her legal action.

After 9 years of faithful service, Nicky came to us in June 2009 and confessed that she was an illegal worker. Nicky had falsified the hiring documents and personal information she provided to the employment agency that brought her to us in 2000. Nicky told me that she was admitting her deception now because she was aware that her lie might come out during the campaign. Nicky said she was concerned about hurting my family and me.

As required by law, once we learned she was an illegal worker, I immediately terminated Nicky's employment. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I considered Nicky a friend and a part of our extended family.

I am deeply worried about Nicky and her family. I believe Nicky is being manipulated by Gloria Allred for political and financial purposes during the last few weeks of a hotly contested election. This is a shameful example of the politics of personal destruction practiced by people like Jerry Brown and Gloria Allred. The charges are without merit. I will continue to focus my campaign on the issues that the people of California want to hear about: jobs, education and fixing our broken budget system in Sacramento."

Timeline:

As early as 1999, Meg Whitman and Griff Harsh retained a placement agency in California to assist them in finding a qualified applicant for in-home domestic services.

In May 2000, Nicandra Diaz-Santillan filled out a standard application provided by the agency. She provided the agency with a social security number and California driver's license number as well as filling out a standard employment application including references of prior employers over a lengthy period of time.

In November 2000, Nicandra Diaz-Santillan was hired by Meg Whitman. At the time she was hired, she filled out a standard IRS form W-4 and U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service form I-9. Ms. Diaz provided a copy of her Social Security Card and her California Driver's License. Ms. Diaz signed the I-9 stating under penalty of perjury that she was a lawful Permanent Resident Alien.

During her employment, Meg Whitman paid state and federal income tax and provided Ms. Diaz with a standard IRS form W-2.

On or about, June 20, 2009, Ms. Diaz came to Meg Whitman and Dr. Harsh and confessed that she was not a legal resident and that she had used her sister's documents to gain employment. Diaz was immediately suspended.

On or about Monday, June 29, 2009, Meg Whitman informed Ms. Diaz that her employment was terminated.

There has been no further contact between Ms. Diaz and Meg Whitman since her termination.

Jerry Brown sitting next to Gloria on CSPAN panel in 94

Allred Is A Partisan Democrat And Long Time Supporter Of Jerry Brown: Allred donated $1,000 to Jerry Brown in 1982. Allred donated $150 to Jerry Brown in 2006. The Associated Press Reported That "Allred is a Democratic superdelegate who has given money to Whitman's challenger, Democratic nominee Jerry Brown."

In 2007, Allred said on CNN that she knows Jerry Brown "personally."

Allred has contributed tens of thousands of dollars to exclusively democratic candidates and causes.

Allred is a registered democrat in California.

To see Nicky Diaz's forms, click here: released copies of the Social Security card and immigration eligibility verification form presented by Diaz in PDF FORMAT

MEDIA CONTACT: Sarah Pompei 408.457.1369 Communications@MegWhitman.com

California Senate Debate 09/29/10 Barbara Boxer Carly Fiorina STREAMING PODCAST

California Senate Debate September 29, 2010 La Opinion Newspapers KPCC-FM California Senate candidates Senator Barbara Boxer (D) and Carly Fiorina (R) debate hosted at KPCC's Mohn Broadcast Center in Pasadena.

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California Gubernatorial debate Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown Tuesday, September. 28 LIVE STREAMING VIDEO

UPDATE 10/12/10: Meg Whitman Jerry Brown California Governor's Debate 10/12/10 FULL STREAMING VIDEO

California Gubernatorial debate Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown. STREAMING VIDEO from c-span 09/28/10, Full debate in streaming video 59:06 minutes running time. Downloadable FLV files below



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2. State inmate executions, appeals
3. Job creation, business development
4. State pension reform, unions
5. Job preparation, voting records
6. Education, UC/CSU student fees
7. Fact-checking political ads
8. immigration, path to citizenship
9. Campaign spending, finance reform
10. State water rights, conservation

Gubernatorial candidates Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman debate at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, University of California, Davis on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 6pm - 7pm PT / 9pm - 10pm ET. Moderator: Gulstan Dart, KCRA-TV anchor Panelists: Kevin Riggs, KCRA-TV political reporter Amy Chance, Sacramento Bee senior editor Marianne Russ, Capital Public Radio Capitol Bureau Chief.

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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 28 Years of Barbara Boxer Highlights Senator’s Wasteful Spending and Anti-Jobs Record VIDEO

U.S. Chamber Launches TV Ad Blitz in California

“28 Years of Barbara Boxer” Highlights Senator’s Wasteful Spending and Anti-Jobs Record

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today launched the television ad “28 Years of Barbara Boxer” in Los Angeles and across California to highlight Senator Boxer’s tax-and-spend voting record, which has helped drive away California jobs.

“America is going broke because Barbara Boxer has voted to raise taxes and add trillions to the national debt during her nearly three decades in Washington,” said Bill Miller, national political director for the Chamber. “Her burdensome policies are making California businesses less competitive, costing the state jobs.”

“If you want to know why California can’t create or keep new jobs, the answer lies at the doorstep of career politicians like Barbara Boxer,” Miller said. “Our ad reminds Californians of Boxer’s anti-jobs record and urges the Senator to stop supporting ballooning budget deficits.”

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. # # #

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Harry Reid’s “Pet” on the Leash: Chris Coons “Pledges His Vote” to Embattled Majority Leader in Lame Duck Session

Christine O'Donnell's Victory Speech

Wilmington, DE – Though he desperately claims to be an “independent voice,” liberal tax-hiker Chris Coons (D-DE) has once again proven himself to be U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-NV) “pet.” As the Examiner’s David Freddoso reports, “Chris Coons… promises in a fundraising email today that he will vote with Democrats in the coming lame duck session of Congress.”

Coons has previously come under fire for bragging that his first vote as a U.S. Senator would be to keep 27-year incumbent Harry Reid as Senate Majority Leader, and for admitting he “would broadly support the agenda of our President…” adding, “in general, I think we need more folks in the Senate of the United States who are willing to vote… with [the] Administration.”

“Delawareans deserve to have a representative in the U.S. Senate who votes their interest, and isn’t just a waterboy for Harry Reid. The lame duck session of Congress will be make-or-break for the U.S. economy – a vote with Harry Reid to raise taxes on American families and job creators could spell disaster. To sign a blank check for Harry Reid before even winning an election is unconscionable. He owes the people of Delaware an apology,” said Christine O’Donnell.

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Dino Rossi, Patty Murray’s top priorities, a tax hike on profits of U.S. companies

Stopped by a lookout on highway 12 outside of Yakima to catch this glimpse of Mt. Rainier. IMAGE By Rossi for Senate Copyright All rights reserved

Bellevue, WA – One of Sen. Patty Murray’s top priorities, a tax hike on profits of U.S. companies with foreign subsidiaries, would hurt Microsoft and other corporations and drive jobs out of Washington State. Sen. Murray has touted her efforts to protect jobs for Washingtonians, even though Microsoft, the state’s second-largest private employer which has numerous locations worldwide, stands to lose big if the tax hike becomes law. The Senate could take up legislation on Tuesday which would jeopardize jobs for Washingtonians at a time when the state is already facing high unemployment.

“It’s incredibly disturbing Senator Murray would choose partisan politics and angry rhetoric over supporting Microsoft and the many Washington companies that operate in countries around the world,” said Rossi.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer told Bloomberg News that this type of tax hike “makes U.S. jobs more expensive. We’re better off taking lots of people and moving them out of the U.S. as opposed to keeping them inside the U.S.”

“Washington State has a unique economy where many of our companies are engaged in commerce across the globe, which lends to jobs for tens of thousands of Washingtonians,” Rossi added. “Apparently Senator Murray still doesn’t understand that when you punish job creators, they will go elsewhere. There is never a good time to send good-paying jobs overseas, but, with Washingtonians facing high unemployment, Senator Murray’s mission to hurt good Washington State companies like Microsoft could hardly come at a worse time.”

This politically-motivated bill being marketed as yet another “jobs bill,” is expected to have little positive effect according to experts. Anne Mathias, a tax analyst at Concept Capital’s Washington Research Group said, “I don’t think this package is going to be successful.”

“Health care ‘reform’ will cost Boeing $150 million up front, and result in health insurance premium increases for Boeing workers, and now she’s targeting Microsoft,” Rossi concluded. “It seems like Senator Murray is going down the list of our state’s top employers, and doing as much damage as she can. If Senator Murray is really standing up for Washingtonians, she needs to oppose this latest attempt to score political points and instead push for full extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax relief packages.”

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Harry Reid Prevents Senate Vote to Give Tax Cuts to Every American VIDEO

He has decided to continue to put Americans at risk in this economic climate.

Just when we thought Senator Reid couldn’t get any more delusional, he has decided to delay a vote that would give tax cuts for every American. As we found out earlier this week that Nevada’s unemployment rate continues to soar under Senator Reid’s failed leadership, the Majority Leader proposed to attach the DREAM Act, which would give taxpayer-funded benefits to illegal immigrants, to the Defense Authorization Bill.

The Sharron Angle for Senate campaign released this statement from spokesman Jerry Stacy regarding Harry Reid’s decision to delay a vote to provide tax cuts for all Americans:

"Harry Reid would rather give tax breaks and taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants instead of hard-working Nevadans suffering from the highest unemployment rate in the nation. At a time when we need tax relief most, Reid is freezing a recovery because small businesses owners know their taxes are going up. If Senator Reid was trying to hurt the economy, he wouldn't be doing anything differently. He has supported massive tax increases, pushed Obamacare down our throats, and rammed through “Stimulus”— further signifying how out of touch he is with everyday Nevadans paying the price for his failed policies." # # #

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Ken Buck calls on appointed Senator Michael Bennet to Pledge No New Taxes in Lame Duck session of Congress

Ken Buck calls on appointed Senator Michael Bennet to Pledge No New Taxes in Lame Duck session of Congress. Harry Reid's late-night announcement opens door to Thanksgiving tax hikes

DENVER—Republican Senate nominee Ken Buck called on appointed Senator Michael Bennet to pledge to vote against tax hikes in a post-election session of Congress. Buck sought reassurance from the Appointed Senator after a late-night announcement by Senator Harry Reid on Thursday that opens the door to tax hikes during the lame-duck session.

“Appointed Senator Bennet must come clean about whether he will support tax hikes in a lame-duck session of Congress,” said Buck. “I call on Bennet to pledge he will not follow any plans by Senate Democrats to raise taxes after the election on Nov. 2.”

Late last night—conveniently after many newspaper editors had gone home for the day—Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced that Congress would punt until after the election votes on the extension of the Bush tax cuts. If Congress does not act, on January 1 tax rates will increase dramatically across the board: every single personal income tax rate will go up, the child tax credit will be cut in half, the marriage penalty will come back, and the capital gains rate and the estate tax will skyrocket. Letting all of the Bush tax cuts expire would be disastrous to the economy and job-creators, and so observers agree that the Senate will have to take up the issue before Jan. 1.

But kicking the decision to a lame-duck session of Congress signals clearly that Harry Reid's proposed action—letting some of the tax cuts expire—is too politically-risky for endangered Democrats like Bennet. The thinking goes that after the election, Democrats will feel less pressure from voters to extend all of the tax cuts.

"Appointed Senator Bennet first was in favor of broad-based tax increases, but now as he takes heat from over-taxed Coloradans, he has waffled on which taxes he wants to hike and which ones he will let stay at current levels. Senator, why don't you just shoot straight with Coloradans and tell them where you stand?" said Buck Campaign Manager John Swartout. "Americans are on the cusp of rejecting the Democrats' over-taxing, over-regulating, over-spending agenda. The Appointed Senator needs to look Colorado voters in the eye and promise that he won't follow his Democrat leaders and rubberstamp Thanksgiving tax increases."

Both the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post have reported on preliminary Democratic plans to move major and unpopular legislation during a lame-duck session. The Journal reported that Democratic leaders in Congress have talked about tax increases during the lame duck to coincide with the lame duck release of the Congressional deficit commission's report right after Thanksgiving. The Journal also quoted one senior Democrat as saying the "lame duck would be the last chance, quite honestly, for the foreseeable future" to pass Card Check—a bill Senator Bennet hasn't been willing to take a position on for his entire 20 months in office. The Journal article is available online here: online.wsj.com/article

Although Appointed Senator Bennet has refused to take a position on Card Check, he has been candid about raising the estate tax (the "death tax"), which is currently phased out. He has also voted for every Obama budget that has come before him, and he has taken separate, up-or-down votes specifically in favor of other senators' pork projects. One Senate aide told the Journal that a post-election lame duck could be the "biggest porkers' . . . last hurrah."

Buck continued: "I call on Appointed Senator Bennet to pledge not to support cap-and-trade, spending bills that increase discretionary spending, or Card Check in the lame-duck session. Elections have consequences. Bennet needs to honor the will of the American people if they rebuke the spend-and-regulate Democratic agenda. He can tax, spend, and regulate to his heart's desire if he and his Democratic friends come back to Congress in January. But Americans have had enough of being ignored. It's the Appointed Senator's responsibility to tell Coloradans whether he will move this big government agenda in a lame duck."

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Governor Sean Parnell Congresswoman Michele Bachmann Endorse Joe Miller

Wasilla, Alaska. -- Alaska Governor Sean Parnell endorsed Republican nominee for US Senate Joe Miller at a joint campaign event in Wasilla today. Governor Parnell and Miller pledged to work together for the people of Alaska.

Governor Parnell said, "I'm here proudly supporting Joe Miller for US Senate. He's a Constitutional conservative and a principled leader that we need [in Washington]."

In response to the Governor's endorsement Miller said, "I'm excited to have Governor Parnell's support for my campaign. I fully support his re-election efforts as well, and I ask all my supporters to do the same. I know that we will be able to work together for a brighter future for the people of Alaska." Miller continued, "A record number of voters participated in this year's primaries for Governor and Senate. They voted for this team and for the future of Alaska, and against the failed policies of the past."

Joe Miller is the Republican nominee for US Senate. Joe is a graduate of West Point and Yale Law School, a decorated combat veteran from the First Gulf War, a former state magistrate and federal magistrate judge. He and his wife Kathleen are the proud parents of eight children and live in Fairbanks where he is a practicing attorney.

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John Dennis Challenges Nancy Pelosi To A Televised Debate On Issues That Matter To Voters In The 8th District Of California

Congressional Candidate John Dennis personally delivers formal debate invitation To Pelosi's San Francisco Federal District Office. San Francisco, CA -- Congressional candidate John Dennis personally delivered a formal invitation to debate to the offices of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, located in the new downtown Federal Building (California 8th Congressional District, San Francisco, CA).

The written debate invitation, which included a request for response from the Congresswoman by Wednesday, September 22nd, was accepted by a staff member and delivered to Pelosi's District Director.

"The voters need to compare and contrast our positions on the critical issues facing the district and the nation," John Dennis said. "They need to know why she has turned her back on our district and reversed her position on many key issues. Ms. Pelosi has never explained these reversals, ranging from her support of the Patriot Act to voting to continue the Afghanistan war to supporting bank bailouts. Voters deserve to see how we compare on issues that affect every citizen in our district. This can only happen in a formal debate aired throughout San Francisco."

The John Dennis campaign will be posting a "Debate Watch" clock at the Campaign website. It will track the time it takes for Congresswoman Pelosi to respond to John Dennis' invitation. The Campaign will also post an online petition for visitors to sign which will urge Pelosi to accept John Dennis' invitation.

“Families, homeowners and small business owners are struggling under mounds of debt and taxes,” added Dennis. “The wars wage on, the federal government continues to recklessly spend and the economy is not getting better. Under Pelosi’s leadership, Washington has created failed policies and excuses that need to be debated in a fair and honest forum.”

The John Dennis for Congress campaign offered to cover the logistic expenses of a televised debate, in order to save taxpayer dollars.

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Sean Bielat "Debates" No-Show Barney Frank VIDEO

I was ready to debate Barney Frank this week, but he cancelled at the last minute. It's just another example of his incredible arrogance and unwillingness to be held accountable. I did, however, show up and you can watch the appearance here.

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Loretta Sanchez Racist words against the Vietnamese people VIDEO

California Democratic Congresswomen Loretta Sanchez’s racially-charged statement was made during an interview with Univision and aimed at her opponent, Van Tran, the Republican state assemblyman whose family had to flee Vietnam after the fall of Saigon.

“The Vietnamese and the Republicans are, with an intensity, trying to take away this seat — this seat that we have done so much for our community – take away this seat from us and give it to this Van Tran, who is very anti-immigrant and very anti-Hispanic,” she said according to a translation on YouTube.

Tran’s campaign strongly condemned the comments.

“At a time when our state faces an unemployment rate above 12 percent, Loretta Sanchez resorts to insensitive racist attacks against her own constituents,” said Tran campaign spokesman George Andrews. “Her attack against immigrants and the Vietnamese community on national television is shocking. The 47th Congressional District belongs to the people and not an individual ethnicity.”

Sanchez’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment.

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Lisa Murkowski has repeatedly opposed the will of the voters of Alaska PODCAST

"The RINO Lisa Murkowski has repeatedly opposed the will of the voters of Alaska:" challenging Lisa Murkowski's claim to the "People's seat" mp3 download for podcast

* Rewarding her Washington friends, Murkowski voted to bail out Wall Street.
* Murkowski voted for stimulus funding in the Omnibus Bill, contributing to the deficit spending that is drowning our country.
* Speaking of deficit spending, Murkowksi is one of the greatest abusers of the earmark system, sponsoring close to $1 billion in earmarks.
* Lisa Murkowski went on TV to oppose the repeal of the ObamaCare health care scheme.
* An affront to both taxpayers and social conservatives, Murkowski voted in favor of taxpayer-funded abortions.

"Reject nepotism, reject entitlement, and reject elitism: Reject Murkowski"

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Renee Ellmers No Mosque At Ground Zero VIDEO

Renee’s New TV Ad: No Mosque At Ground Zero. Sign the Petition — No Mosque at Ground Zero.

Text Transcript:

After the Muslims conquered Jerusalem and Cordoba and Constantinople.
They built victory mosques and, now, they want to build a mosque by Ground Zero. Where does Bob Etheridge stand? He won't say. Won't speak out. Won't take a stand. The terrorists haven't won and we should tell them in plain English, No. There will never be a mosque at Ground Zero.

I'm Renee Ellmers and I'm running for Congress

Show your support for Renee’s stand against the building of a mosque at Ground Zero by signing the “No Mosque at Ground Zero” petition.

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Elaine Marshall "Fail4NC," "Road to Greece Express," and the "Taxation Express." VIDEO

Richard Burr Web Video: "Express" Elaine Marshall is having trouble naming her bus tour. Since she will be promoting the same failed policies of this administration, we have a few suggestions for her. "Fail4NC," "Road to Greece Express," and the "Taxation Express."

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National Federation of Independent Business Endorses Rand Paul VIDEO

Small Business Endorses Rand Paul for Congress Key voting bloc knows Paul as “one of their own”

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 23, 2010 — Today the National Federation of Independent Business, America’s leading , announced its full support and endorsement of Rand Paul for election to the U.S. Senate from Kentucky. The announcement was made in Louisville at NFIB-member business Customer Sourcing Solutions Distribution Group.

“As a doctor and small business owner, Rand Paul has a unique understanding of one of small business’ most important issues – healthcare,” said Lisa Goeas, NFIB’s vice president for political operations.

“Our small business membership knows that Rand Paul is one of their own, that he understands their perspective on healthcare and on the overall challenges of running a business. This means they are even more likely to actively support his candidacy by encouraging their employees, friends and family members to turn out and vote for him on Election Day,” Goeas said. “We believe that Rand Paul will help the Senate develop policies that let small business do what it does best, which is create jobs and grow the economy.”

There are over 70,000 small employers in Kentucky. Nationally, small businesses create more than half of the nation’s non-farm gross domestic product and have created more than 60 percent of net new jobs in the U.S. over the past 15 years.

Today’s endorsement comes from NFIB’s Save America’s Free Enterprise Trust, the association’s political action committee, and is based on candidates’ positions on key small business issues including healthcare, taxes and labor and regulatory issues. ###

NFIB is the nation’s leading small business association, with offices in Washington, D.C. and all 50 states. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small and independent business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB’s powerful network of grassroots activists sends their views directly to state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America’s free enterprise system. NFIB’s mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses. More information about NFIB is available online at www.NFIB.com/newsroom.

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Congressman Kevin McCarthy Weekly Republican Address TEXT VIDEO 09/25/10

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Washington (Sep 24) In the Weekly Republican Address, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) discusses “A Pledge to America,” a new governing agenda built by listening to the American people and focused on addressing their top priorities – including creating jobs, cutting spending, and changing the way Congress works. Rep. McCarthy talks about how this agenda could be implemented today if President Obama and Democratic Leaders would allow it. Now in his second term, Rep. McCarthy serves as chairman of the America Speaking Out project that culminated in Thursday’s release of “A Pledge to America.”

“Hi, I’m Congressman Kevin McCarthy of California. “This week Republicans made a Pledge to America.

“Our new governing agenda answers the question so many Americans are asking: will we leave to our children a stronger, healthier, more prosperous country than our parents left us? As we stand here before you, the future of our country hangs in the balance. Across this great nation, mothers and fathers wonder if their children will find the same opportunities for success that existed just a generation ago.

“Can you blame them? As a result of the economically disastrous policies of the current administration, millions of Americans are out of work today, and our children will be saddled with a deficit and debt that is -- by every definition -- out of control.

“We have more people depending on food stamps to feed their families than at any point in history. The economy is so dire that one in six Americans has to rely on government assistance for financial support. One in six. The land of opportunity has become the land of shrinking prosperity.

“Americans across the country are outraged, and so are we. Just as John Hancock boldly signed his name to the Declaration of Independence so that even Britain’s King George could read it, I want to say this slowly so there is no room for misinterpretation…

“Our government has failed us.

“From the billion-dollar bailouts to the ‘stimulus’ package that failed to stimulate to the government takeover of health care, you cried “STOP!”…but the Democratic Majority in Washington has refused to listen.

“I am speaking to you on behalf of Republicans to tell you that we’ve been listening, and we’ve heard you. We heard you loud and clear, and we assure you that there is nothing more inspiring than the common voice of the common man.

“When you said you wanted a prosperous, competitive economy, we heard you.

“When you said you wanted a more accountable government, we heard you.

“When you said you didn’t want a government takeover of health care, we heard you.

“We know that you want a government dedicated to working for the people, and that’s why we’ve written this Pledge to America. This pledge isn’t about Republicans or Democrats, liberals or conservatives – it’s about you.

“This pledge focuses largely on three things:

* a plan to create jobs, end economic uncertainty, and make America more competitive;
* a plan to cut wasteful Washington spending and reduce the size of government;
* a plan to reform Congress and restore trust in government.

“The new agenda embodies Americans’ rejection of the notion that we can simply tax, borrow and spend our way to prosperity. It offers a new way forward that hasn’t been tried in Washington – an approach focused on cutting spending – which is sadly a new idea for a Congress accustomed to always accelerating it.

“To put Americans back to work, our agenda seeks to eliminate uncertainty for the private-sector innovators and entrepreneurs who create jobs.

“And it commits to immediate action to change the way Congress works, recognizing that the current structure is rigged to minimize public scrutiny and facilitate unnecessary spending.

“This pledge is a governing agenda that could be implemented right now if the powers-that-be in Washington would allow it. We are calling on Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Reid to implement these proposals before Congress adjourns for the fall.

“We go forward now with optimism and a firm belief that we live in a land of great promise and great possibilities… a land where – until recently, our tomorrows have held more promise than our yesterdays.

“We are not ready to concede the fight for the prosperity of our country. We refuse to believe that the same American dream that shone so brightly for our parents has dimmed for our children. We must reverse our current course of action and reject the job-killing policies of the Democratic Majority. We will take back our country and restore our right to a better future.

“This is our pledge to America.”

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Republican Party of Florida Alex Sink's support of higher taxes affect Floridians morning, noon, and night VIDEO

TALLAHASSEE The Republican Party of Florida today released the following ad, "Morning to Night," highlighting CFO Alex Sink's support of higher taxes, which affect Floridians morning, noon, and night.

The RPOF independently purchased the television advertisement Morning to Night. The Party has begun sponsoring and airing the advertisement today in select broadcast and cable markets throughout Florida.

Text Transcript of "Morning to Night":

ANNOUNCER: Alex Sink is always with you,

When you brush your teeth in the morning(Sink backed higher taxes on water)

Buying a donut on the way to work (Sink backed higher sales taxes)

Putting in a long day on the job (Sink backed higher payroll taxes)

When its time to head on home (Sink backed higher property taxes)

Then, maybe watching some TV (Sink backed a higher tax on cable TV)

Turning off the lights to hit the sack (Sink backed a higher tax on electric)

Liberal Alex Sink Higher Taxes Morning, noon and night.

Background:

The Governor's Commission on Education, which includes some of Florida's most prominent business people, recommended Thursday that the state expand a utilities tax used for school construction. The 2.5 percent tax, now charged on the gross receipts of electricity, natural and manufactured gas and telecommunication services also would be applied to water, sewer, cable and solid waste utilities. Among the [Commission] members are Richard Nunis, chairman of Walt Disney Attractions; Stewart Turley, chairman of Eckerd Corp.; Alvin R. Carpenter, president of CSX Transportation; and Alex Sink, president of Florida Banking Group for NationsBank. Sink pushed the group to take a stronger stand Thursday, saying their recommendation should be to impose the utilities tax all at once. ˜We ought to say we have a crisis, and this is what we really think should happen, she said. ˜If the politics go the other way, so be it. But Sink's recommendation failed on an 18-12 vote. (Diane Rado, Commission: Expand Tax To Build More Schools, St. Petersburg Times, 2/28/97)

Raising the state sales tax from 6 percent to 7 percent would generate about $10 billion over three years. Democrats and school officials said today's rally would leave major imprint. This is an amazing turnout and your voices will make a difference today, said Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, a Democrat. Keep those phone calls coming. Keep those e-mails coming. (Josh Hafenbrack, Hopping-Mad Parents Chant, ˜No More Cuts, Sun-Sentinel, 3/18/09)

According To A Candidate Survey By The St. Petersburg Times, Sink Says She Supports ˜Obama's Health Care Plan." (Cristina Silva, “Where They Stand, St. Petersburg Times, 8/22/10)

The top Democrat in Florida government urged voters Tuesday to oppose the property tax amendment on next week's ballot, saying the tax savings are not worth the cuts to public services. But don't expect to see Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink's face splashed across billboards or television ads criticizing Amendment 1. Sink voiced her opposition only when a reporter asked her opinion Tuesday. (Cristina Silva and Steve Bousquet, Tax Vote Foes Speak Softly, St. Petersburg Times, 1/23/08) ###

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Chris Coons ducks Middletown, Delaware candidate forum with Christine O’Donnell

Chris Coons ducks Middletown, Delaware candidate forum with Christine O’Donnell, Will Harry Reid’s “Pet” Defend Obama’s Policies or Run From Them?

Wilmington, DE – On Monday in Middletown, Delaware Chris Coons, Democrat candidate running for Senate, decided to skip a candidate forum with Republican nominee Christine O’Donnell with Tea Party activists. Another opportunity to face the Tea Party supporters and other patriotic Americans is coming up, however. Christine O’Donnell criticized her opponent’s failure to show to the Monday forum and challenged him to join her at the 9/12 Patriots debate.

“Chris Coons blatantly disregarded Delawareans by not participating in what was supposed to be a candidate forum to inform concerned citizens on our respective ideas for our great state. Will Mr. Coons defend the Obama/Reid agenda, including Obamacare, government-bloating stimulus bills, and the bailout bonanza?” said Christine O’Donnell.

At a recent event Coons stated, “I’m someone who broadly supports the agenda of our President. We disagree on a few things like drilling, but in general, I think that we need more folks in the Senate who are willing to vote…willing to work in a responsible partnership with an administration, I think, made the right choice on healthcare, stimulus, and the jobs bill.”

“I look forward to debating Mr. Coons on the serious issues facing the voters of Delaware. We are reviewing the schedule and will commit to as many debates as we can schedule between now and the election,” stated Ms. O’Donnell.

“I challenge Mr. Coons to join me for a lively debate at the 9/12 Patriots Debate tentatively scheduled for Oct. 24th. I hope he does not duck it like he did the Tea Party forum on Monday. All Delaware audiences deserve to hear his views on the issues, not just the ones he hand-picks.”

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John Raese, Joe Manchin Lies About His Position on Obamacare Say It Ain't So Joe VIDEO

The NRSC is highlighting West Virginia governor Joe Manchin’s recent claim to West Virginia Gazette reporter Alison Knezevich that he wouldn’t have voted for Obamacare:

“I wouldn’t have voted for the final version of that thing with the way that it came out.”

The NRSC points out a YouTube clip of Manchin saying he was “totally behind health care reform.” But that was from September 2009. Manchin, now the Democratic candidate for Robert Byrd’s vacant Senate seat, could have easily changed his mind between then and the vote on the “final verion” of “that thing” in March 2010.

But he didn’t:
During a March 15, 2010 panel on health care at the National Governors Association in Washington, Manchin said that he would vote for the health care bill if he were a congressman. The panel’s moderator, journalist Karen Tumulty, asked Manchin and other governors on the panel, “If you were a House member … and you’ve got your choice: vote up on the Senate bill or vote down on the Senate bill, how do you vote?”

“I’d be for it,” Manchin replied. “You have to move this ball forward. … I have never, since I’ve been in the legislative process, and since I have been governor, I have never got a perfect bill.”

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FreedomWorks PAC Endorses Joe Miller, Conservative Candidate in Alaska’s Senate Race

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FreedomWorks PAC is pleased to announce its addition of conservative Joe Miller, Republican candidate in the Alaska senatorial election, to the Take America Back in 2010 campaign leading up to November. Miller earned the “Champion of Freedom” endorsement for his strong commitment to an agenda of limited-government and fiscal responsibility.

As an experienced Alaska State Magistrate, Superior Court Master and State District Court Judge, Miller witnessed firsthand the stagnant and ineffective nature of government when it overreaches the boundaries set by the Constitution.

Miller is also a signer of the Contract FROM America, an authentic grassroots document created by the people, for the people, expressing what a majority of Americans want for their future. After garnering nearly half a million votes in less than two months, the Contract was whittled down to ten core ideas which advocate fundamental tax reform, fiscal responsibility and limited government.

Joe Miller opposes all encroachments on individual freedom, including Obamacare, job-killing cap and trade energy regulation, and all unnecessary tax hikes.

FreedomWorks PAC plans to support the Miller campaign with numerous Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts, including direct mailings, yard sign distribution, volunteer phone banks and neighborhood literature drops leading up to election day.

“Joe Miller is the clear choice for true conservatives in this election,” observed FreedomWorks PAC Chairman Dick Armey. “He has enough common sense to recognize that a nation cannot tax its way to growth, or spend its way to prosperity. We need to support candidates like Joe who will hold the line on spending and make job creation and fixing the economy the top priority.”

For more information about this race and others that FreedomWorks PAC will be targeting in 2010 as part of the Take America Back campaign, please visit the PAC website, FreedomWorksPAC.org/

Contacts: FreedomWorks PAC Rob Jordan, Managing Director 202-942-7624

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H.R.240 Individual AMT Repeal Act FULL TEXT

H.R.240 -- Individual AMT Repeal Act FULL TEXT

Rep. Garrett Seeks Cosponsors to Abolish the Alternative Minimum Tax

Washington, Sep 22 - Unless Congress acts before the end of the year, the number of people who will have to pay the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) will skyrocket from about 4.5 million taxpayers in 2009, to an estimated 27 million taxpayers in 2010. While Congress has traditionally stepped in to pass an AMT "patch" that prevents the number of AMT filers from skyrocketing, no action has been taken yet this year. Even with the patch, the AMT remains "America's most hated, ineffective, insidious tax." The best way to deal with the AMT is to end it once and for all, which is what H.R. 240, the Individual AMT Repeal Act would do. ###

H.R.240 Title: Individual AMT Repeal Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep Garrett, Scott [NJ-5] (introduced 1/7/2009) Cosponsors (52) Latest Major Action: 1/7/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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H.R.240 -- Individual AMT Repeal Act of 2009 (Introduced in House - IH)

HR 240 IH 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 240

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the alternative minimum tax on individuals.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 7, 2009

Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

A BILL: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the alternative minimum tax on individuals.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the `Individual AMT Repeal Act of 2009'.

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF INDIVIDUAL ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX.

(a) In General- Section 55(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to alternative minimum tax imposed) is amended by adding at the end the following new flush sentence:

`Except in the case of a corporation, no tax shall be imposed by this section for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2008, and the tentative minimum tax of any taxpayer other than a corporation for any such taxable year shall be zero for purposes of this title.'.

(b) Effective Date- The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2008.

H.R.240 -- Individual AMT Repeal Act FULL TEXT IN PDF FORMAT

Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Gillibrand Up By Only 6 Points over Joseph DioGuardi 48 - 42

Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Gillibrand Up By Only 6 Points over Joseph DioGuardi 48 - 42

In the U.S. Senate race, Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tops Republican Joseph DioGuardi 48 - 42 percent.

Sen. Gillibrand leads 86 - 9 percent among Democrats while DioGuardi leads 88 - 8 percent among Republicans. Independent voters split with 42 percent for DioGuardi and 41 percent for Gillibrand.

New York State voters approve 49 - 37 percent of the job Gillibrand is doing and give her a 43 - 32 percent favorability rating. For DioGuardi, 61 percent haven't heard enough about him to form an opinion.

If the election for United States Senator were being held today, and the candidates were Kirsten Gillibrand the Democrat and Joe DioGuardi the Republican, for whom would you vote?(If undecided) If you had to choose today, would you vote for Gillibrand or DioGuardi? This table includes "Leaners".

                   Q4  LIKELY VOTERS .......................................
                                                            TEA PARTY Q22
                  Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Yes    No



Gillibrand           48      8     86     41     43     53     23     54
DioGuardi            42     88      9     42     45     37     75     34
SMONE ELSE(VOL)       2      -      -      5      2      -      -      2
WLDN'T VOTE(VOL)      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -
DK/NA                 9      4      6     12      9     10      2      9

(If candidate choice q4) Is your mind made up, or do you think you might change your mind before the election?

LIKELY VOTERS.........

                            CAND CHOICE Q4
                  Tot    KG     JD



Made up              75     76     73
Might change         25     24     26
DK/NA                 -      -      1

5. Is your opinion of - Kirsten Gillibrand favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about her?

LIKELY VOTERS ....................................... TEA PARTY Q22 Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Favorable 43 14 71 36 40 46 25 47 Unfavorable 32 64 7 38 38 24 56 27 Hvn't hrd enough 24 20 22 25 21 29 19 25 REFUSED 1 2 - 2 1 2 1 1

6. Is your opinion of - Joe DioGuardi favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him?

LIKELY VOTERS ....................................... TEA PARTY Q22 Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No Favorable 26 59 11 23 27 25 45 21 Unfavorable 12 2 20 7 12 11 2 14 Hvn't hrd enough 61 38 67 68 61 61 52 63 REFUSED 2 1 2 2 1 3 - 2

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Carly Fiorina Launches Statewide General Election Advertising Campaign VIDEO

SACRAMENTO, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today launched her first television advertisement of the general election, “Sir.” The 30-second ad marks the start of a series of statewide advertisements Fiorina will air during the general election campaign.

“It has only taken 30 years, but California voters have finally been afforded the complete and accurate picture of Barbara Boxer. In her own words, she demonstrates the arrogance that is the hallmark of a career that has gone on for far too long and will mercifully end on November 2. She’s invested much in furthering her career and liberal ideology but has delivered little for the people of California,” said Carly for California Campaign Manager Marty Wilson. “Boxer’s treatment of General Walsh is seared into the minds of Californians, and this is the beginning of our campaign’s fact-based approach to exposing the lowlights of Barbara Boxer’s career dedicated to raising taxes, increasing the size of government and promoting policies that strangle the private sector’s ability to create jobs. Carly provides the perfect contrast through her background in business and commitment to addressing our country’s challenges with bipartisan, common-sense solutions.”

“Sir” features the infamous exchange between Barbara Boxer and Brigadier General Michael Walsh in which she demands he call her “senator” rather than “ma’am.” “Sir” underscores the arrogance that has become the hallmark of Barbara Boxer’s nearly three decades in Washington and contrasts that to Carly Fiorina’s commitment as a political outsider to focus on bringing people together to get the nation’s economy back on track and restore accountability in our government.

TEXT TRANSCRIPT and Facts About “Sir”

BARBARA BOXER: “You know, do me a favor. Could you say ‘senator’ instead of ‘ma’am?’ It’s just a thing, I worked so hard to get that title, so I’d appreciate it, yes, thank you.” (Committee On Environment And Public Works, U.S. Senate, Hearing, 6/16/09)

* “During A Committee Hearing In June [2009], Boxer Upbraided A Brigadier General For Calling Her ‘Ma’am’ Rather Than ‘Senator.’” (Lisa Lerer and Manu Raju, “Dems Raise Concerns About Boxer,” Politico, 7/23/09)

CARLY FIORINA: “Twenty eight years in Washington, and Barbara Boxer works hard for a title? I’ll really go to work to end the arrogance in Washington.”

* Since 1993, Boxer Has Voted At Least Seven Times To Freeze Or Cut Billions Of Dollars In Defense Funding; Feinstein Opposed Her On Five Of The Seven Cuts. (S. 1298, CQ vote #253: Motion Agreed To 61-32: R 35-5; D 26-27, 9/9/93, Boxer and Feinstein Voted Nay; S. Con. Res. 13, CQ Vote #181: Rejected 28-71: R 2-51; D 26-20; I 0-0, 5/24/95, Boxer Voted Yea and Feinstein Voted Nay; S. Con. Res. 13, CQ Vote #227: Rejected 12-87: R 1-53; D 11-34; I 0-0, 5/25/95, Boxer Voted Yea and Feinstein Voted Nay; S. Con. Res. 57, CQ Vote #113: Rejected 42-57: R 6-47; D 36-10; I 0-0, 5/15/96, Boxer Voted Yea and Feinstein Voted Nay; S. 1087, CQ Vote #389: Motion Agreed To 56-42: R 50-3; D 6-39, 8/10/95, Boxer and Feinstein Voted Nay; H.R. 3610, CQ Vote #200: Passed 72-27: R 50-3; D 22-24, 7/18/96, Boxer Voted Nay and Feinstein Voted Yea; S. 1061, CQ Vote #229: Motion rejected 27-72: R 2-53; D 25-19, 9/10/97, Boxer Voted Yea and Feinstein Voted Nay; H.R. 4576, CQ #126: Motion Agreed To 83-15: R 54-0; D 29-15; I 0-0, 6/13/00, Boxer Voted Nay and Feinstein Voted Yea)
* In 2007, Boxer Was One Of Only 14 Senators To Vote Against Supplemental Funding, Including Money For Body Armor And Defense Health Programs, For The Wars In Iraq And Afghanistan. (H.R. 2206, CQ Vote #181: Passed 80-14: R 42-3; D 37-10; I 1-1, 5/24/07, Boxer Voted Nay and Feinstein Voted Yea)
* In 2003, Boxer Was One Of Just 12 Senators To Oppose The $87 Billion Supplemental Appropriation For The Reconstruction Of Iraq And Afghanistan; The Bill Included Funding For Body Armor And Communications Equipment For The Troops. (S. 1689, CQ Vote #400: Passed 87-12: R 50-0; D 37-11; I 0-1, 10/17/03, Boxer Voted Nay and Feinstein Voted Yea; “Highlights Of Iraq, Afghanistan Measures,” The Associated Press, 10/17/03)
* Boxer Was One Of Only 25 Senators Who Voted Against Condemning A MoveOn.Org Ad That Questioned General David Petraeus’s Integrity; Feinstein Voted To Condemn The Ad. (HR 1585, CQ Vote #344: Passed 72-25: R 49-0; D 22-24; I 1-1, 9/20/07, Boxer Voted Nay and Feinstein Voted Yea)

CHYRON: “So Wrong. Too Long.”

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A Pledge to America VIDEO FULL TEXT

A Pledge to America VIDEO FULL TEXT

A PLEDGE TO AMERICA, America is more than a country.

A Pledge to America download PDF Full Document The Pledge Introduction The Pledge Pocket Card

America is an idea – an idea that free people can govern themselves, that government’s powers are derived from the consent of the governed, that each of us is endowed by their Creator with the unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. America is the belief that any man or woman can – given economic, political, and religious liberty – advance themselves, their families, and the common good. America is an inspiration to those who yearn to be free and have the ability and the dignity to determine their own destiny. Whenever the agenda of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to institute a new governing agenda and set a different course. These first principles were proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence, enshrined in the Constitution, and have endured through hard sacrifice and commitment by generations of Americans.

In a self-governing society, the only bulwark against the power of the state is the consent of the governed, and regarding the policies of the current government, the governed do not consent. An unchecked executive, a compliant legislature, and an overreaching judiciary have combined to thwart the will of the people and overturn their votes and their values, striking down long-standing laws and institutions and scorning the deepest beliefs of the American people. An arrogant and out-of-touch government of self-appointed elites makes decisions, issues mandates, and enacts laws without accepting or requesting the input of the many. Rising joblessness, crushing debt, and a polarizing political environment are fraying the bonds among our people and blurring our sense of national purpose.

Like free peoples of the past, our citizens refuse to accommodate a government that believes it can replace the will of the people with its own. The American people are speaking out, demanding that we realign our country’s compass with its founding principles and apply those principles to solve our common problems for the common
good.

The need for urgent action to repair our economy and reclaim our government for the people cannot be overstated.

With this document, we pledge to dedicate ourselves to the task of reconnecting our highest aspirations to the permanent truths of our founding by keeping faith with the values our nation was founded on, the principles we stand for, and the priorities of our people. This is our Pledge to America. We pledge to honor the Constitution as constructed by its framers and honor the original intent of those precepts that have been consistently ignored – particularly the Tenth Amendment, which grants that all powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. We pledge to advance policies that promote greater liberty, wider opportunity, a robust defense, and national economic prosperity.

We pledge to honor families, traditional marriage, life, and the private and faith-based organizations that form the core of our American values.

We pledge to make government more transparent in its actions, careful in its stewardship, and honest in its dealings. We pledge to uphold the purpose and promise of a better America, knowing that to whom much is given, much is expected and that the blessings of our liberty buoy the hopes of mankind. We make this pledge bearing true faith and allegiance to the people we represent, and we invite fellow citizens and patriots to join us in forming a new governing agenda for America. FULL TEXT BELOW

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Linda McMahon A Good Idea Then And Now President Kennedy arguing for income tax reductions VIDEO

Linda McMahon A Good Idea Then And Now President Kennedy arguing for income tax reductions VIDEO

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American Crossroads, Where will Lee Fisher take our economy? Just look behind you VIDEO

Text Transcript:

Narrator: "Where will Lee Fisher take our economy? Just look behind you. Fisher served as Gov. Strickland's top official on job creation, yet Ohio has lost almost 400,000 jobs. And Fisher wanted a $1.1 billion tax increase, which could have driven countless jobs out of state. Fisher even supported Obama's stimulus that failed to create jobs. Ohio can't afford to keep looking back. American Crossroads is responsible for the content of this advertising."

WASHINGTON – American Crossroads, the new conservative 527 campaign organization, today launched a new TV ad in the Ohio Senate race between Republican Rob Portman and liberal Democrat Lee Fisher.

As the key battleground state in the last three presidential elections, Ohio’s senate race has become one of the most watched and anticipated in the 2010 midterm elections. Despite the “stimulus” legislation passed in early 2009, the state has lost more than 400,000 jobs, making jobs and the economy the key issue in the race to succeed retiring Sen. George Voinivich.

“Ohio voters face a crossroads in the 2010 elections, between Rob Portman’s path of job creation, low taxes and restrained government spending, and liberal Lee Fisher’s path of big-government bailouts and deficits,” said American Crossroads communications director Jonathan Collegio. “With 400,000 plus jobs lost in the last two years, Ohioans know well where the Obama-Fisher policies lead: unemployment, out of control spending and record debt.”

American Crossroads is a non-profit 527 political organization dedicated to renewing America’s commitment to individual liberty, limited government, free enterprise and a strong national defense through informed and effective political action. American Crossroads seeks to educate voters and empower citizens to hold lawmakers and office-seekers accountable for where they stand. Paid for by American Crossroads. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. www.americancrossroads.org

For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Jonathan Collegio at jacollegio@americancrossroads.org or (202) 559-6424.

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Joe DioGuardi Points to Gillibrand's Failed Policies as NY Unemployment Rises

Meet and greet, Addressing the Central New York Tea Party in Otego, N.Y. September 18, 2010. By Joe DioGuardi All rights reserved.

DioGuardi Points to Gillibrand's Failed Policies as NY Unemployment Rises. NEW YORK - Joe DioGuardi, Conservative and Republican Party nominee for the U.S. Senate, today pointed to Gillibrand's failed economic policies, as the U.S. Department of Labor reported that New York's unemployment rate rose to 8.3 percent. "When Gillibrand voted for the 'stimulus' package, she stood alongside her friends in Washington, saying that this massive piece of government spending would cap unemployment at 8 percent," said DioGuardi.

"Nearly two years later, the unemployment rate is still rising and has certainly exceeded the 8 percent mark in New York. Nonetheless, Gillibrand wants voters to believe she can help put the Empire State back to work."

The U.S. Department of Labor found that New York's unemployment rose to 8.3 percent in August 2010. Additionally, the Department announced that more than 5,000 additional New Yorkers began to claim unemployment in August as well, bringing the number to over 800,000.

"One of the most significant problems facing our economy is the fact that people like Gillibrand are hiding the true debt from the American people," continued DioGuardi. "Gillibrand wants you to believe that she supports transparency in Washington, but in reality she is one of the most active participants in the deficit spending and debt-hiding scheme of the Obama administration."

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Paladino Trails Cuomo By 6 Points In New York Gov Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Small Tea Party Movement Backs Republican 4-1

Republican Carl Paladino, aided by a 4 -1 margin among Tea Partiers, trails New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, the Democratic candidate for Governor, 49 - 43 percent among likely voters, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today.

Only 18 percent of New York State likely voters consider themselves part of the Tea Party movement, but they back Paladino 77 - 18 percent.

Cuomo leads 87 - 8 percent among Democrats while Paladino leads 83 - 13 percent among Republicans and 49 - 43 percent among independent voters, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University survey, conducted by live interviewers, finds. This first likely voter general election survey in New York in this election cycle can not be compared with earlier surveys of registered voters.

Women back Cuomo 54 - 34 percent, while men go 49 percent for Paladino and 46 percent for Cuomo.

Seven percent of voters remain undecided and 21 percent of those who name a candidate say they might still change their mind.

New York State likely voters approve 67 - 25 percent of the job Cuomo is doing as Attorney General and by 51 - 34 percent, they have a favorable opinion of him.

Paladino gets a 36 - 31 percent favorability and 31 percent of voters don't know enough about him to form an opinion.

"The question was whether Carl Paladino would get a bounce from his big Republican primary victory. The answer is yes. He's within shouting distance and - you can count on it - he will be shouting," said Maurice Carroll, director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.

"Attorney General Andrew Cuomo might be a victim of his own excess. Politicians and polls have depicted him so relentlessly as a sure thing that he might be a victim of the 'throw the bums out' attitude that hits incumbents in this angry year," Carroll added.

"In other Quinnipiac University polls, we have found that the shift from registered voters to likely voters favors Republicans as more conservative voters are more energized to vote right now."

When asked which quality matters most in picking a candidate for governor, 41 percent of New York State likely voters want a candidate who "can bring about needed change to Albany." Another 22 percent want someone who shares their values, while 21 percent want someone honest and trustworthy and 10 percent want someone with the right experience.

"There's a Paladino plus: Forty percent of New Yorkers say the most important trait in a candidate is that he'll 'bring change,'" Carroll said. "But there's a Paladino minus when we ask about the Tea Party. Only 18 percent of voters identify with it."

From September 16 - 20, Quinnipiac University surveyed 751 New York State likely voters, with a margin of error of +/- 3.6 percentage points.

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1. If the election for governor were being held today, and the candidates were Andrew Cuomo the Democrat and Carl Paladino the Republican, for whom would you vote? (If undecided) If you had to choose today, would you vote for Cuomo or Paladino? This table includes "Leaners".

                 LIKELY VOTERS .......................................
                                                           TEA PARTY Q22
                 Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Yes    No

Cuomo                49     13     87     43     46     54     18     57
Paladino             43     83      8     49     49     34     77     35
SMONE ELSE(VOL)       1      -      1      -      1      1      -      1
WLDN'T VOTE(VOL)      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -
DK/NA                 7      3      5      8      4     12      5      6

1a. (If candidate choice q1) Is your mind made up, or do you think you might
change your mind before the election?

                  LIKELY VOTERS.........
                         CAND CHOICE Q1
                  Tot    AC     CP

Made up              79     77     81
Might change         21     23     18
DK/NA                 1      -      1

2. Is your opinion of - Andrew Cuomo favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard
enough about him?

                  LIKELY VOTERS .......................................
                                                            TEA PARTY Q22
                  Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Yes    No

Favorable            51     24     82     43     47     55     26     56
Unfavorable          34     59     11     38     40     26     58     30
Hvn't hrd enough     13     15      6     14      9     17     13     13
REFUSED               2      1      1      4      3      2      3      2

3. Is your opinion of - Carl Paladino favorable, unfavorable or haven't you
heard enough about him?

                  LIKELY VOTERS .......................................
                                                            TEA PARTY Q22
                  Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Yes    No

Favorable            36     64     11     42     40     30     64     30
Unfavorable          31      4     58     24     33     28      4     39
Hvn't hrd enough     31     32     28     31     26     38     28     30
REFUSED               2      -      3      3      1      3      4      1

10. Which one of these four qualities matter most in deciding how you vote for
Governor?  The candidate is honest and trustworthy, has the right experience,
can bring about needed change to Albany or shares your values?

                     LIKELY VOTERS .......................................
                                                            TEA PARTY Q22
                  Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Yes    No

Honest/Trustworthy   21     19     23     20     20     24     23     22
Right experience     10      6     17      9     10     11     10     11
Brings change        41     50     32     45     41     42     42     41
Shares values        22     23     23     20     25     18     22     21
DK/NA                 5      3      5      6      4      6      3      5

19. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Andrew Cuomo is handling his job as State Attorney General?

                     LIKELY VOTERS.........................
                  Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom

Approve              67     46     89     62     64     71
Disapprove           25     38      8     31     30     19
DK/NA                 8     15      3      7      6     11

22. Do you consider yourself part of the Tea party movement or not?

LIKELY VOTERS.........................

                     Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom

Yes                  18     34      5     18     18     17
No                   79     63     91     79     78     80
DK/NA                 4      3      5      3      4      3

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