Congressman Greg Walden Weekly Republican Address TEXT VIDEO 09/18/10

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Washington (Sep 17) In the Weekly Republican Address, Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) calls on Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to allow an up-or-down vote before Congress adjourns for the fall on legislation to stop all of the job-killing tax hikes that are scheduled to take effect on January 1. Rep. Walden notes that stopping all the tax hikes is the will of the people and an emerging bipartisan majority in the House, and is essential to helping our economy get back to creating jobs. House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) pressed Speaker Pelosi for an up-or-down vote to stop all the tax hikes in a letter on Wednesday and at his weekly press briefing on Thursday.

Rep. Walden is the chairman of the House Republican Leadership and represents Oregon’s Second Congressional District, which is comprised of 20 counties in eastern, southern, and central Oregon. “Hello, I’m Representative Greg Walden, and I work for the people of Oregon’s Second Congressional District. “Before being sent to Congress, like many Americans, I worked for myself. My wife and I were small business owners for nearly 22 years. So we know what it’s like to sign the front of a payroll check, and scratch out a business plan on the back of a napkin.

“You know it’s this entrepreneurial spirit, unfortunately, that is lost on the powers-that-be in Washington, who think that the change comes in the form of 2,000-page monstrosities that transfer money and freedom from the people to the government.

“Americans have had enough of permanent bailouts, government takeovers, and ‘stimulus’ spending sprees. Democrats’ job-killing policies have left our small businesses tied up in uncertainty and our economy bogged down by nearly 10 percent unemployment.

“America is speaking out, and it’s time Washington started listening.

“Republicans have warned that excessive government spending, along with uncertainty facing small businesses, are hampering job creation in America, and we’ve called for bipartisan action this month to address both of these issues.

“First, Republicans want to stop all of the tax hikes that are set to take effect on January 1st. Now, for his part, President Obama proposes raising taxes on half of small business income in America. But economists, and frankly a growing chorus of Democrats in Congress, agree with us that raising taxes on anyone in a struggling economy – especially small businesses – is the exact wrong thing to do.

“Next, Republicans want to cut non-security government spending to 2008 levels, before all of the bailouts, before the government takeovers, and the ‘stimulus’ spending sprees began.

“You know American families and small businesses have been making really tough choices over the last couple of years to cut back spending and to adjust to this new economic reality. Why should the federal government be any different? Our plan saves taxpayers nearly $100 billion and represents a first step on the path to fiscal sanity so that we can stop piling debt on our kids and grandkids.

“Now, with just days remaining in this legislative session, House Republican Leader John Boehner has informed Speaker Nancy Pelosi that Republicans are ready to work together to enact this two-point jobs plan immediately.

“Even as we seek to act quickly, we must also act openly. You know, taxpayers were rightly outraged when Democratic Leaders tried to short-circuit the rules and rig the final vote to force President Obama’s government takeover of health care through Congress.

“The American people didn’t stand for this power grab then, and they won’t stand for it now – especially with their jobs, their families, and their futures at stake.

“That’s why Leader Boehner has asked Speaker Pelosi to assure the American people that she will allow nothing short of a full up-or-down vote on bills to cut spending and stop all of the looming tax hikes.

“This way, the will of the people and their elected representatives can be heard. Anything less fails our economy and provides further evidence that Democrats are more committed to preserving their power than helping our economy.

“If President Obama and Washington Democrats are truly focused on creating jobs, we should take action immediately to cut government spending and stop all of these impending tax hikes.

“And if Speaker Pelosi will allow up-or-down votes on these priorities this month, we can show the American people we’re listening and ready to put their best interests those of our constituents – the people we work for – first.

“Thank you for your time.”

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Thurman Thomas responds to attacks on Carl Paladino VIDEO

Thurman for Paladino. Thurman Thomas responds to attacks on Carl Paladino VIDEO.

Thurman Thomas: "I've known Carl for years. He's no racist.

"Carl has created hundreds of jobs for people of color, he's funded a homeless mission for 15 years feeding, housing and educating Buffalo's poorest families."

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Jim Huffman Demands Accountability VIDEO

PORTLAND- Jim Huffman, Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate, is taking his message of job creation to television by releasing his first in a series of ads aimed at highlighting Ron Wyden’s recklessness in the face of the worst economic conditions in generations.

“Claiming to create jobs, Ron Wyden is sacrificing our children’s future with his spending”, Huffman said. “He is failing spectacularly. Oregonians deserve a senator who will deliver results on creating jobs and restoring our economy.”

Contact: Rainier Butler (503) 482-8476

Jim Huffman is Oregon’s Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. He teaches constitutional law at Lewis & Clark Law School where he also served as dean for 13 years. Huffman lives in SW Portland with his wife, Leslie, and their 3 school-aged children.

FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT: “Out of Touch”

Radio announcer: [pottery lady] More bad news, as Senator Wyden votes for yet another bailout.

[painter] … Oregon unemployment hits 10.7%, while Wyden votes to spend another $786 billion..[Source: H.R. 1, CQ Vote #64]

[mower] …. That will raise the national debt to more than 14 trillion dollars.[ Source: U.S. Department of Labor; H.J. Resolution 45, CQ Vote #14]

[toddlers] …and stick the grandkids with the bill…

JH: Isn’t it time to demand accountability? I’m Jim Huffman, candidate for U.S. Senate. I approve this message.

[Epilogue with man reading newspaper with wife at pottery wheel in distant background]

Man: Wyden spent $2 million dollars to study exotic ants. (shaking head) And you thought he was out of touch. [National Science Foundation, Award Abstract, Award Number 0842395]

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Christine O'Donnell's 90's MTV Anti-Masturbation Campaign VIDEO

Christine O'Donnell's 90's MTV Anti-Masturbation Campaign VIDEO

"Grown" women Rachel Maddow with twenty years of retrospect makes fun of little girl in video, not a debate of today's issues with a present day nominee. This is the best they have? It's funny in Jon Stewart's hands, here just sad.

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Pat Toomey: Joe Sestak and health care law puts the government between patients and doctors VIDEO

Allentown, PA – Fresh from receiving the support of the Pennsylvania Medical Society PAC earlier this week, today, U.S. Senate candidate and former small business owner Pat Toomey released a new television ad highlighting the health care issue.

The ad features a local Delaware County family doctor and her thoughts on Congressman Joe Sestak’s support for a government health care takeover. Dr. Maria DeMario is a family practitioner in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for 17 years and is a past president of the Delaware County Medical Society.

Last summer, Dr. DeMario and several other concerned physicians in Delaware County contacted Congressman Sestak’s office about setting up an appointment with him to discuss their concerns about the massive government-run health care bill and the burdens it would place on patients’ care.

Congressman Sestak was so determined to support the government health care takeover that he never even gave his own district’s doctors an appointment.
Dr. DeMario also talks about her support for Pat Toomey’s commonsense health care reforms that protect the doctor-patient relationship, lower the cost of health care, and maintain the quality of care we have in America.

Congressman Sestak’s position on health care is so extreme, he even voted for the most extreme version of the bill that would have allowed states to outlaw private health insurance altogether (Education & Labor Committee, 07/17/09). In fact, when Congress passed the final bill – opposed by 34 Democrats including 2 Pennsylvania Democrats – Congressman Sestak said he was disappointed in the bill because it did not go far enough (MSNBC, Andrea Mitchell
Reports, 12/17/09).

The ad will be running on broadcast television for an indefinite period of time.

“Doctor” - Text Transcript:

Voiceover: Congressman Joe Sestak voted for the most extreme version of a Washington health care takeover.

Dr. Maria C. DeMario: The new health care law puts the government between patients and their doctors. It’s a prescription for disaster. I tried to discuss safe and effective reform with my congressman, Joe Sestak, but our local group of doctors couldn’t even get an appointment. Pat Toomey respects patients’ rights. He has the best plan for health care.

Pat Toomey: I’m Pat Toomey and I approve this message.

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Republican Governors Association Democrat Peter Shumlin - More Taxes VIDEO

Peter Shumlin asks to look at his record and not his rhetoric. What does his record show? Peter Shumlin has a long record of support for higher taxes on the people of Vermont. Again and again, Shumlin has voted for tax increases. As a proud author of Act 60, he's raised Vermont's property taxes, last year he fought to increase taxes by $20 million, and this year he voted to raise taxes on farmers and manufacturers.

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Sean Duffy Bringing the Axe to Washington VIDEO

"I come from a long line of lumberjacks. My family has a proud heritage of swinging the ax. I've always been quick to take on a big piece of timber, and I'm just as ready to topple the big spending in Washington,

Our national debt has grown sky high, thanks to the liberals in D.C. I'll work in Congress to cut the spending, and balance the budget.

I'm Sean Duffy, and I approve this message, because I'll bring the ax to Washington."

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Sharron Angle: Harry Reid illegal aliens Best Friend VIDEO

New Angle Ad: Best Friend

New Television Ad Focuses on Harry Reid's Weak Record on Illegal Immigration.

Today, the Sharron Angle for Senate campaign released a new television ad entitled, “Best Friend.” The ad highlights Harry Reid's record of opposition to Arizona's immigration law and his provision of special tax breaks and Social Security benefits to illegal aliens. These misguided policies demonstrate the failed leadership of Senator Reid, which has resulted in the nation's highest unemployment rate for Nevada.

"Harry Reid's support for amnesty and his opposition to Arizona's immigration law stands in direct contrast to what the voters of Nevada want," said Jerry Stacy, Press Secretary for Sharron Angle. "Senator Reid is out-of-touch with Nevadans in his attempts to give incentives to illegal immigrants while his state's unemployment skyrockets to the worst in the nation."

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John Boehner to Speaker Pelosi: Pledge An Up-Or-Down Vote to Stop All the Tax Hikes Before Congress Adjourns This Fall VIDEO

House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) weekly press briefing FULL STREAMING VIDEO. GOP Leader: “The American People Are Not Going To Accept Anything Less Than The Vote That They Deserve”

Washington (Sep 16) At his weekly press briefing, House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) called on Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to pledge to the American people that she’ll allow an honest up-or-down vote before Congress adjourns this fall on legislation to stop all of the coming tax hikes. Boehner’s remarks come as a growing chorus of Democrats, including Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and at least 31 others – according to the Associated Press – agree with Republicans that raising taxes on anyone, especially small businesses, is the wrong thing to do in a struggling economy. Boehner also highlighted the GOP’s two-point plan to cut spending back to 2008 levels and stop the tax hikes, and slammed the White House for offering a “pre-election shopping list” of more job-killing spending.

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RNC Chairman Michael Steele I want to congratulate Christine O’Donnell

Statement From RNC Chairman Michael Steele On The Delaware Primaries.

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement on the Delaware primary election results tonight:

“After a spirited primary, I want to congratulate Christine O’Donnell on winning the nomination, and thank Mike Castle for his commitment to our Party.

“Our Republican nominees across the state offer the voters of Delaware a chance to break with the Democrats’ failed economic agenda that is stifling our recovery and bankrupting our future. We look forward to having a vigorous debate over policies that will create jobs, protect small businesses and turn Delaware’s economy around.”

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The National Republican Senatorial Committee strongly stands by Christine O’Donnell

NRSC Chairman Cornyn’s Statement On Delaware Senate Race.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), released the following statement regarding the Delaware Senate race:

“Let there be no mistake: The National Republican Senatorial Committee – and I personally as the committee’s chairman – strongly stand by all of our Republican nominees, including Christine O’Donnell in Delaware.

“I reached out to Christine this morning, and as I have conveyed to all of our nominees, I offered her my personal congratulations and let her know that she has our support. This support includes a check for $42,000 – the maximum allowable donation that we have provided to all of our nominees – which the NRSC will send to her campaign today.

“We remain committed to holding Democrat nominee New Castle County Executive Chris Coons accountable this November, as we inform voters about his record of driving his county to the brink of bankruptcy and supporting his party’s reckless spending policies in Washington.

“In the weeks ahead, we will decide where to best allocate additional financial resources among the large number of competitive races at stake this November. While it’s not in Republicans’ interest to advertise our spending strategy to our opponents, it’s worth noting that just yesterday, the NRSC’s first independent expenditure ad aired in support of Dr. Rand Paul’s campaign in Kentucky, where we firmly believe that he will win in November.

“It remains to be seen whether national Democrats will provide a similar level of support for many of their nominees, including in key battleground states like Indiana, Ohio, Florida, Arkansas, Illinois, and New Hampshire, among others. The Democrats’ indecision reflects the fact that Republicans are on offense in at least 12 Democrat-held states and we are leading in the polls in seven of those 12 states.

“Finally, on the matter of the New Hampshire Senate race, while the results remain outstanding, we continue to monitor the Republican primary race, and we stand ready to fully support whichever candidate is chosen as the nominee.”

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Kelly Ayotte acceptance (victory) speech TEXT

By kellyayotte2010 Photo courtesy of Rachael Terzakis. Copyright All rights reserved

Kelly Ayotte, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire, thanked her supporters during a speech tonight at Ayotte for Senate campaign headquarters in Manchester. The following are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you. Today we begin the race to beat Paul Hodes. And with your help, that's exactly what we are going to do.

I am here today because of you, my staff and volunteers who went door-to-door and made thousands of phone calls. You have opened your homes and your businesses to me. You have also opened your hearts to me and my family. We will never forget it.

We must never forget that this election is about who will replace Senator Judd Gregg: A Senator who has set an example nationwide on fiscal responsibility and fighting for taxpayers. I want to finish what Senator Gregg has begun. And I want to thank he and his wife Kathy for their support and service to our country.

I certainly wouldn't be here today without the support of my family. That especially means my parents, who put up 4 x 8 signs across the state. And of course my husband Joe. He has been amazing. He hasn’t seen this much smoke and fire since he came back from Iraq!

This was an incredibly spirited and close primary. I would like to say a word about Ovide Lamontagne. Ovide is a principled conservative and I have great respect for him and the race he ran. Ovide was a gentleman in the race and a gentleman when he called to offer his support. It means a lot that I have also heard from Bill Binnie, Jim Bender, and Dennis Lamare. I have great respect for each of them. We will be united in this race and we will defeat Paul Hodes.
You may have seen Paul Hodes’ ad where he says Washington, DC is like a big hot dog eating contest. But if you look closely, you’ll see Congressman Hodes has plenty of ketchup and mustard on his chin.

Paul Hodes has voted for bailouts, failed stimulus spending, ever-increasing deficits, a trillion dollar government takeover of healthcare, and huge tax increases. In fact, Paul Hodes voted with Nancy Pelosi ninety-three percent of the time. Ninety-three percent.

I will vote with New Hampshire 100% of the time.

Put simply, this election is about two very different visions for the future of New Hampshire and our nation.

Paul Hodes’ vision is for increasing the size of government paid for with higher taxes, higher deficits, more spending and more Americans out of work.

I have a different vision for our future. It is a vision of individual opportunity and responsibility. It is one of less spending, lower taxes, and creating an environment in which our small businesses can grow and create jobs. I will work to stop the spending spree in Washington and to stop this Administration’s looming tax increases.

America faces great challenges. None greater than our economy and crushing national debt. And this election will determine whether we will meet this challenge.

My family is like most New Hampshire families. And we worry about the same things you do.

We want to help our small businesses by cutting taxes and eliminating burdensome federal paperwork.

We want to secure America’s economic future by stopping wasteful Washington spending. That means no more earmarks, no more midnight deals and no more putting off tough decisions.

We want to keep our country and its citizens safe in a dangerous world. We must remain steadfast and vigilant in the fight against terrorists. Coming from a military family, that’s a solemn duty I will keep.

We must return to the core principles that have made our country great. That means our national leaders must stop apologizing for the United States of America.

As Attorney General, I rolled up my sleeves to tackle the difficult challenges that faced our state.

Now I want to take that same tough leadership to Washington. I won’t back down from a fight in the Senate, just like I didn’t shy away from making tough decisions as Attorney General.

To my supporters: You have earned this victory. Thank you for all you have done. But our work isn’t finished. We have seven weeks to win this election. As hard as you’ve worked already, I’m asking you to work even harder.
Tomorrow is the first day of the general election.

I ask you to roll up your sleeves – as I will – to win this election. I am going to Washington to fight for you and take America back.

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American Crossroads Ad Michael Bennet Senator: we are outraged. You have wasted our money VIDEO

Colorado "Outraged" TV:30 AmericanCrossroads "Senator: we are outraged. You have wasted our money."

American Crossroads launches new spots for Missouri and Colorado Senate races

New ads attack liberal Democratic candidates for supporting budget-busting government waste

WASHINGTON – American Crossroads, the new conservative 527 campaign organization, today launched new TV spots in Missouri and Colorado, attacking liberal Democrats Robin Carnahan and Michael Bennet for supporting out-of-control federal spending.

The Missouri spot, which ties Robin Carnahan to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and President Obama, will air on TV stations in St. Louis, Kansas city, Springfield and Columbia for one week. The buy totals $330,000, and the spot can be viewed here.

The Colorado spot, which calls out Michael Bennet for his support of the stimulus bailout, will air on TV stations in Denver, Colorado Springs and Grand Junction for one week. The buy totals $550,000.

“Both Robin Carnahan and Micahel Bennet are trying not to blush as they tell Missouri and Colorado voters that they’re somehow ‘fiscally conservative,’” said American Crossroads communications director Jonathan Collegio. “These spots pull back their respective curtains to show voters what they really are: desperate liberal politicians addicted to pork, stimulus and bailouts, all at the expense of taxpayers.”

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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CARL PALADINO acceptance (victory) speech TEXT

CARL PALADINO CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR OF NY POST PRIMARY ELECTION RALLY SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 IF WE LEARNED ANYTHING TONIGHT, IT’S THAT NEW YORKERS ARE MAD AS HELL, AND WE’RE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE!

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN. AND I’M HERE TO THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING ME AS THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK STATE!

I WANT TO COMMEND RICK LAZIO FOR RUNNING A CLEAN CAMPAIGN AND ASK HIM TO JOIN US.

I WANT EVERYONE IN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY WHO OPPOSED ME TO KNOW THIS: YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THIS PEOPLE’S CRUSADE.

COME ABOARD. YOU ARE BOTH WELCOME AND NEEDED.

IF WE UNITE, WE’LL WIN – AND WE’LL REBUILD NEW YORK.

ANDREW CUOMO THINKS THAT DESPITE A LIFETIME AS AN ALBANY INSIDER, HE CAN NOW MOUTH THE WORDS OF REFORM AND WE WILL BELIEVE HIM.

ANDREW CUOMO THINKS HE CAN TRADE IN HIS LIFETIME LIBERAL BELIEFS, HIJACK OUR AGENDA, AND THE VOTERS WON’T NOTICE.

ANDREW CUOMO THINKS HE CAN MAKE SHADY DEALS WITH THE PRO-TAX WORKING FAMILIES PARTY AND THE VOTERS WON’T CARE.

SADLY, ALL ANDREW OFFERS US IS THE STATUS CUOMO.

IT WAS JUST FIVE MONTHS AGO WHEN I STOOD HERE AND SHARED MY DECISION TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR WITH YOU.

FIVE MONTHS AGO. IT SEEMS LIKE JUST YESTERDAY.

THAT NIGHT, MY FAMILY AND I WERE ABSOLUTELY OVERWHELMED BY THE SUPPORT OF THOUSANDS OF NEW YORKERS WHO MET HERE IN THIS HISTORIC BUILDING TO SEND A MESSAGE TO ALBANY.

YES, WE ARE MAD AS HELL. NEW YORKERS ARE FED UP.

AND TONIGHT THE RULING CLASS KNOWS THERE’S A PEOPLE’S REVOLUTION - EVERYDAY NEW YORKERS ARE JUST MAD ENOUGH TO FORCE CHANGE AT THE BALLOT BOX.

THE LIBERAL ELITE ARE CALLING ME EVERY NAME IN THE BOOK.

THEY SAY I’M TOO BLUNT. I AM, AND I DON’T APOLOGIZE FOR IT.

THEY SAY I’M AN ANGRY MAN – AND THAT’S TRUE, TOO.

WE’RE ALL ANGRY – NOT JUST BECAUSE WE WOKE UP ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE BED THIS MORNING.

WE ARE ANGRY ABOUT PAYING THE HIGHEST INCOME TAXES AND PROPERTY TAXES IN THE NATION AND GETTING LESS AND LESS FOR IT.

WE ARE ANGRY ABOUT OUR INCOMPETENT, DYSFUNCTIONAL GOVERNMENT THAT PAYS NO ATTENTION TO THE DESIRES OF THE PEOPLE.

WE ARE ANGRY ABOUT THE CESSPOOL OF CORRUPTION AND CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS AND SELF-DEALING THAT IS ALBANY.

BUT HERE’S WHAT MY CRITICS DON’T QUITE UNDERSTAND: I KNOW THERE IS A WAY TO BRING OPPORTUNITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH BACK TO NEW YORK STATE.

AND I BELIEVE WE CAN. WE’RE NEW YORKERS AND AMERICANS – WE CAN DO ANYTHING WE SET OUR MINDS TO.

THOSE WHO SAY THAT NEW YORK’S BRIGHTEST DAYS ARE BEHIND US – THAT OUR STATE IS SO BROKEN IT CAN’T BE FIXED – THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO REBUILD NEW YORK - ARE DEAD WRONG.

YOU SEE, I BELIEVE OUR BRIGHTEST DAYS ARE YET TO COME.


I’VE TRAVELLED ACROSS NEW YORK STATE, FROM PLATTSBURG TO RIPLEY TO THE FAR REACHES OF LONG ISLAND AND STATEN ISLAND – AND I’VE LAID OUT A SPECIFIC AGENDA OF REFORM.

REAL REFORM IS POSSIBLE – BUT THERE MUST BE A CULTURAL CHANGE IN ALBANY TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.

AS GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK, I WILL BRING THE CHANGE THE TAXPAYERS ARE DEMANDING, AND WE’LL REBUILD NEW YORK TOGETHER:

- I’LL CUT TAXES BY TEN PERCENT IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF MY ADMINISTRATION.

- I’LL CUT SPENDING AND THE SIZE OF GOVERNMENT BY TWENTY PERCENT IN MY FIRST YEAR.

- I’LL CUT MEDICAID BY TWENTY BILLION DOLLARS IN MY FIRST YEAR.

- TO CREATE JOBS, I’LL SLASH BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND CUT BUSINESS TAXES AND END BUREAUCRATIC HARASSMENT OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR.

- AND I’LL REFORM ALBANY. I’LL CLEAN UP THE CESSPOOL OF CORRUPTION SO OUR GOVERNMENT SERVES THE PEOPLE ONCE AND FOR ALL.

IF WE REBUILD NEW YORK, IF WE RESTORE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, I BELIEVE WE’LL SEE GREAT THINGS.

- A GROWING ECONOMY.

- SCHOOLS THAT GRADUATE OUR CHILDREN AND PREPARE THEM FOR A FULFILLING LIFE.

- JOBS FOR OUR CHILDREN, NOT JUST ONE-WAY BUS TICKETS TO RALEIGH OR PHOENIX.

- JOBS FROM COMPANIES INVESTING IN OUR STATE, NOT MOVING AWAY.

- AND A GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE.

I’VE SAID IT BEFORE AND I’LL SAY IT AGAIN – IT TAKES STRONG LEADERSHIP TO MAKE THE NECESSARY CHANGES WHEN PEOPLE ARE IN CRISIS.

AND MAKE NO MISTAKE, WE ARE IN CRISIS TODAY – A CRISIS WE CAN AND WILL SOLVE.

TOMORROW MORNING BEGINS THE TOUGHEST PART OF THIS CAMPAIGN, THE LONGEST HAUL, THE HEAVIEST LIFT. AND I’M GOING TO NEED EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU TO WORK EVEN HARDER AND FIGHT HARDER THAN WE’VE EVER FOUGHT BEFORE.

WE’RE GOING TO REBUILD NEW YORK TOGETHER!

YOU. AND YOU! AND YOU!

REPUBLICANS, DEMOCRATS, INDEPENDENTS AND ALL NEW YORKERS WHO ARE FED UP - ALL OF YOU HERE, ALL OF YOU WATCHING AND LISTENING ACROSS OUR GREAT STATE.

TOGETHER, WE WILL WIN IN NOVEMBER, TAKE BACK OUR GOVERNMENT, REBUILD NEW YORK, RESTART OUR ECONOMY, RESTORE OUR PRIDE AND FULFILL THE HOPES AND DREAMS OF OUR FOREBEARS.


I BELIEVE IN THE AMERICAN DREAM BECAUSE I HAVE LIVED THE AMERICAN DREAM.

I SEE A NEW YORK WHERE THERE IS NO BARRIER TO THE GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL OF EVERY NEW YORKER.

I SEE A NEW YORK WHERE EVERYONE WHO WANTS A GOOD JOB CAN FIND ONE.

I SEE A NEW YORK WHERE THE PEOPLE CAN BELIEVE IN A GROUNDED GOVERNMENT AGAIN.

I SEE A NEW YORK WHERE PEOPLE WHO ARE DOWN ON THEIR LUCK CAN GET BACK ON THE ROAD TO RESPONSIBILITY, A JOB AND DIGNITY.

I SEE A NEW YORK THAT IS ONCE AGAIN THE EMPIRE STATE.

I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU TO MY WIFE, CATHY, AND MY CHILDREN, BILLY, DANIELLE AND SARAH – MY WHOLE FAMILY WHO HAVE BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE THESE PAST MONTHS.

AND WE ALL KNOW MY SON PATRICK HAS AND CONTINUES TO BE WITH US.

I WANT TO THANK MY CAMPAIGN TEAM, MY RUNNING MATE TOM OGNIBENE, WHO HAD THE COURAGE TO JOIN THIS CAMPAIGN FOR REFORM.

I WANT TO THANK COUNTY EXECUTIVE CHRIS COLLINS AND CONGRESSMAN CHRIS LEE FOR THEIR SUPPORT.

PARTY CHAIRS LIKE NICK LANGWORTHY, RALPH LORIGO, ED MORGAN WERE WITH US FROM THE BEGINNING. THANK YOU, GENTLEMEN, FOR YOUR COURAGE.

I WANT TO THANK MICHAEL CAPUTO, NICK SINATRA, JOHN HAGGERTY, RUS AND JUL THOMPSON, DONNA HENRY, AND SO MANY MORE. I THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.


I WANT TO THANK MY CAMPAIGN POLLSTER TONY FABRIZIO FOR HIS SOLID GUIDANCE ON THE PATH TO VICTORY.

AND I WANT TO THANK ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE TEA PARTY MOVEMENT WHO BELIEVED IN OUR CAMPAIGN AND HELPED US GET OUR MESSAGE OUT.

SO PLEASE - SAY A PRAYER FOR OUR SOLDIERS OVER THERE WHO LIVE AND DIE TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO VOTE AND LIVE FREE TODAY.

SAY A PRAYER EVERY SINGLE DAY UNTIL THEY ALL COME HOME.

AND I HAVE A MESSAGE FOR ANDREW CUOMO TONIGHT. I CHALLENGE YOU TO A SERIES OF DEBATES. I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS I WANT TO ASK YOU. LET’S STAND TOE TO TOE IN AN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE. I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR RESPONSE.

AND THANK YOU ALL.

GOD BLESS NEW YORK STATE AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

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Christine O’Donnell acceptance (victory) speech VIDEO

Christine O’Donnell acceptance (victory) speech. Christine O'Donnell thanks her supporters after winning the republican nomination for Senate in Delaware. Running time 12:08

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Mike Castle Senate Primary Concession Speech VIDEO

Castle Senate Primary Concession Speech FULL SPEECH FULL STREAMING VIDEO. Mike Castle lost to Tea Party Express backed Christine O’Donnell. He spoke to supporters at his primary night headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware. This video is courtesy of WBOC-TV in Dover, Delaware. Running time is 6:04.

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John Boehner Presses Pelosi For Open Debate on Stopping Looming Tax Hikes

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GOP Leader Also Urges Bipartisan Action This Month on Republicans’ Two-Point Plan to Boost The Economy By Cutting Spending & Stopping All The Tax Hikes Washington (Sep 14) House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) requesting an open and fair debate when the House considers legislation to stop looming tax hikes so that the will of the American people and the House of Representatives can be heard.

Boehner’s letter also expresses the need for bipartisan action this month on Republicans’ two-point plan to boost the economy now by cutting government spending and stopping all the looming tax hikes.

Boehner’s letter echoes similar requests made yesterday by top House Republicans, including Rules Committee Ranking Member David Dreier (R-CA), who pressed his Democratic counterpart to hold an open and free-flowing debate on stopping all tax hikes, and committee leaders Dave Camp (R-MI), Jerry Lewis (R-CA), and Paul Ryan (R-WI), who urged their Democratic counterparts to begin immediate work on the two-point jobs plan Republicans put forth last week.

“America’s employers and entrepreneurs deserve certainty in what to expect from their government,” Leader Boehner said upon releasing the letter. “Republicans have laid out a two-point plan to give small businesses they certainty they need, and Congress should act on it this month. That means cutting government spending for next year to 2008 levels, before all of the bailouts, government takeovers, and ‘stimulus’ spending sprees began, a move that would save taxpayers nearly $100 billion. And that means freezing all tax rates for two years so that small businesses won’t be forced to fork over more resources to the federal government at a time when they can least afford it. By coming together to take these actions quickly and openly, we can show the American people we’re listening and ready to do what’s best for our economy.”

In calling for an open and fair debate on stopping the looming tax hikes, Leader Boehner reminds Speaker Pelosi of the outrage Democratic Leaders triggered last spring by rigging the final health care vote to circumvent the will of the American people and their elected representatives.

FULL TEXT IN PDF FORMAT: full text of Leader Boehner’s letter to Speaker Pelosi. signed copy

September 14, 2010
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker
The United States House of Representatives
H-232, The Capitol
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Speaker Pelosi,

Yesterday the Republican members of the House Rules Committee sent a letter to Chairwoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) requesting an open and fair debate when the House considers legislation to extend tax relief for all Americans. I write today on behalf of our entire Conference to formally endorse this request, which is of particular importance as it becomes evident that a bipartisan majority in the House is in agreement with the American people that all of President Obama’s coming tax hikes should be stopped. And I reaffirm Republicans’ readiness to work with Democrats this month to enact legislation this month that will cut spending and freeze the tax code for the next two years to give our economy a chance to get back to creating jobs.

As you, Chairwoman Slaughter and other members of the Democratic leadership consider the debate and expected vote on President Obama’s scheduled tax hikes, I urge you to be mindful of the outrage that was triggered among the American public earlier this year when the Majority sought to structure the vote on President Obama’s health care overhaul in a manner that was obviously meant to circumvent the will of the American people and prevent the full House from working its will on certain critical amendments.

With our economy struggling to create jobs, the American people will not tolerate such maneuvers on the question of tax hikes. Using the suspension process – which requires a two-third vote in the House to pass legislation instead of a simple majority vote – as the vehicle for a vote on legislation that would stop President Obama’s tax hike on all tax-paying Americans would be an obvious attempt to circumvent the will of the House by denying Republican and many Democratic members their right to offer an alternative proposal. Such a transparently political tactic would be certain to bring further discredit upon our institution at a time when Americans’ distrust of Congress is at an historic level, and would send the clear message to the people that President Obama and the leaders of the Democratic-controlled Congress are more committed to partisan campaigns to preserve your power than to helping our economy create jobs for our constituents.

The two biggest obstacles to private-sector job creation in America are excessive spending by government and the job-killing uncertainty being faced by small businesses as they confront the looming threat of a major tax hike on January 1, 2011. It is imperative that Democrats and Republicans come together this month to pass legislation before Congress adjourns for the fall that takes aggressive action on both problems. House Republicans have set forth a plan for bipartisan action that would cut non-security discretionary spending to 2008 levels – the last year before the wave of “stimulus” spending sprees, bailouts, and takeovers – for the next year, and stop all of the coming tax hikes by freezing all tax rates at their current levels for the next two years. Yesterday, the senior Republicans on the three committees with jurisdiction over such legislation wrote to their counterparts requesting that talks begin immediately with the goal of sending a final bill to the president before Congress leaves town this fall. The opportunity lies before us. The work must begin now.

If President Obama and the Congress are truly focused on jobs, we should take action immediately – together, in a bipartisan way – to aggressively reduce spending and stop all of the coming tax hikes. Until this has been accomplished, the White House and Congress are not focusing on jobs. And without an open and free-flowing debate on the question of the coming tax hikes, the American people will continue to view this Congress rightly as a major obstacle to job creation in America.

Sincerely,

John Boehner
Republican Leader

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National Republican Senatorial Committee New Ad In Kentucky Senate Race: 'Jockey Jack' VIDEO

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) launched its first independent expenditure advertisement of the 2010 midterm election cycle today in Kentucky, entitled “Jockey Jack.”

NRSC Press Secretary Amber Marchand issued the following statement regarding the new advertisement in Kentucky:

“It’s clear from numerous public surveys that Rand Paul continues to dominate the race in Kentucky thanks to liberal trial lawyer Jack Conway’s eager endorsement of President Obama’s reckless spending agenda in Washington, including his failed stimulus debacle and massive health spending bill.”

FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT Title: “Jockey Jack” TV (:30)

ANNOUNCER: Whose horse is Jack Conway riding? When the U.S. Senate debated a government takeover of health care, Conway supported it. (The Heritage Foundation, 3/24/10, Jack Conway Press Release, 3/22/10)

When other states took the Obama health care law to court, Attorney General Jack Conway refused. (Hotline On-Call, 3/23/10, The Courier Journal, 4/18/10)

When Obama and Pelosi cut hundreds of billions from Medicare, Conway still said yes. (Reuters, 3/22/10, WashingtonPost.com, 3/19/10, Jack Conway Press Release, 3/22/10)

Big government running health care. Big cuts to Medicare. Jack Conway took their side. (Reuters, 3/22/10, WashingtonPost.com, 3/19/10, Conway Press Release, 3/22/10, Heritage Foundation, 3/24/10)

Jack Conway. He’s not riding Kentucky’s horse.

The National Republican Senatorial Committee is responsible for the content of this advertising.

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Ilario Pantano Who is Ilario Pantano? Introduction VIDEO

Ilario Pantano is a respected combat veteran, and bestselling author who has worked in both global markets and small business. The “born again Southerner” is a 38 year-old conservative committed to promoting job creation and revitalizing the economy, protecting the homeland and preserving our conservative values.

Pantano launched his congressional campaign with the ‘100 Days of Work’ initiative highlighting southeastern North Carolina’s number one issue: jobs and the economy. In ongoing discussions with employers and employees, Pantano turns to the free market of ideas to refine the solutions needed to revive the lagging economy. “As someone who has agonized over payroll and scrambled to get customers, I can relate to the struggles and the triumphs in today’s job market and the paralyzing effects of excessive taxation, regulation and litigation.”

Pantano, whose young children attend public school, also makes the case for top-tier educational programs that can simultaneously attract and educate a work force of innovators.

Pantano’s ‘100 Days of Work’ connects him to the people of the 7th district whose representation has been monopolized by a single party for over 140 years. “From my experience in small and large companies, I recognize that the best ideas often come from the bottom up and not the top down, particularly when the top, in this case Washington, has lost touch with the people.”

The call to serve his country is not a new one. Pantano has sworn the oath to defend the Constitution of the United States three times in his life: first as a 17-year old Marine. As an anti-tank gunner, Pantano fought in the first Gulf War, with the Sixth Marine Regiment that helped to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi invaders. Later, Pantano would become an Elite Scout Sniper and train with foreign militaries in the Mediterranean. His service included support of the UN peacekeeping mission for what was then Yugoslavia. Sergeant Pantano was honorably discharged (1993) and attended New York University at night while working at Goldman Sachs by day. He began as a clerk in the oil and gas markets of the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) and ultimately worked up to a position trading electricity.

In 1998, a decade before Wall Street’s underbelly was publicly exposed, Pantano made a decision to reject the greed mentality that he found morally repugnant, despite the salary. “As a capitalist, I appreciate the importance of profit, but as someone one who had always put service before self, I could not abide by the damage that was being done to human lives by reckless speculators like Enron.” Five years ago, Pantano presciently wrote of his decision to leave Wall Street in his memoir Warlord. In one story, a Goldman trader, who would later go on to management at AIG, smugly goaded Pantano, “Do you know how much money I made in oil while you were in the Gulf War?” Today, Pantano laments on the AIG bailout, “now all of our children will pay to protect that trader’s private airplane, and that is not okay.”

Pantano later started a media consulting business with clients like ATT Broadband, Cablevision, and Mattel. On his way to a meeting in Manhattan, he witnessed the Twin Towers burning in the attacks of September 11, 2001. Friends and colleagues were killed in the attacks.

Pantano rushed to a recruiter’s office and began the lengthy process of returning to service in the Marines, this time as an officer. While Pantano waited for his slot at OCS, he ran high-risk news operations for media companies putting journalists in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. His clients included: HD Net, National Geographic Explorer, and the US State Department. Pantano also helped facilitate the first celebration of International Woman’s Day in Afghanistan (2002) with award winning playwright and author, Eve Ensler (V-Day) .

Pantano graduated Marine officer training in the top 2 percentile and was selected by his peers to lead their Infantry Officer Class. Upon graduation, 2nd Lt Pantano and his family were assigned to Camp Lejeune North Carolina, where he took command of an Infantry Platoon with the 2nd Battalion of the 2nd Marine Regiment, the WARLORDS. The WARLORDS deployed to the “Triangle of Death” Region in Iraq where they conducted combat operations in Latafiyah, Yusufiyah and Falluja.

After months of insurgent violence triggered by the infamous ambush and grisly hanging of Americans in Fallujah (2004), Pantano was investigated for actions in killing two terrorists after a disgruntled Marine that Pantano had publicly demoted filed a complaint. The case took on national attention. Media outlets from dozens of national networks and newspapers overflowed the courtroom. After a lengthy and very public hearing of the facts, Pantano was cleared of all charges and given a new command, but death threats from jihadists and fear for his family ultimately led Pantano to resign his commission.

After his second honorable discharge from the Marines, Pantano wrote a best selling book, WARLORD: No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy, about his experiences and began writing and commenting on veterans' affairs. Pantano made hundreds of television and radio appearances where he advocated for American servicemen even as public sentiment was turning against the War efforts (2006-7).

Seeking ways to continue serving his community, Pantano volunteered with the Red Cross assisting victims of Hurricane Katrina. He also helped to produce a documentary film honoring our nation's warriors that benefited a Purple Heart charity and he became a deputy Sheriff In New Hanover County, where he continues to serve as an inactive Special Deputy.

Pantano has consulted on, researched, and written on a range of national security topics including Afghanistan, and he is currently working on a book about southern military history and traditions. “My wife and I chose to live in North Carolina, not because we were born here, but because we respected the southern traditions of faith in God, service, loyalty and devotion. Those are the values I strive to live by and those are the values I teach my sons,” says Pantano. Prior to his run for Congress, Pantano had been writing and pursuing a Masters Degree in National Security Policy and Strategic Intelligence. An article on intelligence reform by Pantano was published in the May 2010 edition of American Legion Magazine.

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Republican Party of Iowa highlights failures of Governor Chet Culver administration VIDEO

‘I’m Sorry’ highlights failures of Culver administration

DES MOINES – As the state prepares for the first gubernatorial debate of the 2010 general election tonight, the Republican Party of Iowa today offered a new apology ad for Governor Chet Culver. The online Web advertisement is called “I’m Sorry.” This comes on the heels of Culver asking Iowans to give him another chance to fix mistakes.

“As long as Culver is apologizing for mistakes, we thought we’d remind Iowans of some of Culver’s biggest failures,” said Iowa GOP Chairman Matt Strawn. He added, “Iowans don’t want another four years of billion-dollar mistakes and apologies. It’s time to elect Terry Branstad, who will deliver results instead of regrets.”

TEXT CREDIT: Republican Party of Iowa 621 E. 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50309 RPI: Culver failures on display in new Iowa GOP ad 9/14/2010 Republican Party of Iowa FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, September 14, 2010 Contact: Danielle Plogmann 319.290.4185

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Americans for Tax Reform Dina Titus Taxpayer Protection Pledge VIDEO

Dr. Heck leads Dina Titus in latest poll!

In a poll by Ayres, McHenry & Associates published August 31st and conducted for American Action Forum on August 23-24, Dr. Heck leads Dina Titus 48-45.

Read the FULL TEXT Polling Data on House Districts NV 03 in PDF FORMAT:

• Memo
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Meg Whitman Jerry Brown vs. The Truth VIDEO

Whitman releases new TV ad: "Jerry Brown vs. The Truth" New ad features Bill Clinton on Brown: "He doesn't tell people the truth"

CUPERTINO - Today the Meg Whitman Campaign released a new, 30-second statewide television ad that exposes Jerry Brown's long history of distorting the truth of his record on taxes, spending and job creation as governor. Brown is making the same dishonest and exaggerated claims that he made in his third failed run for the presidency; claims that Bill Clinton, CNN and respected national media outlets at that time found to be untrue or exaggerated.

Whitman's new ad features a 1992 video clip of then-presidential candidate Bill Clinton declaring Brown, "raised taxes as governor of California….He doesn't tell people the truth."

"This ad is about Jerry Brown versus the truth. In 1992, Bill Clinton, CNN and a number of media outlets did a very effective job of exposing Jerry Brown's real record as governor. Brown is making the same misleading claims today as he did then," Meg Whitman said. "The truth is he raised taxes, he left the state with a then-record 11 percent unemployment rate and he turned the $6 billion surplus into a $1 billion deficit."

Text transcript of the ad is below:

Announcer: "Jerry Brown's good ol' days. But what really happened?"

Bill Clinton: "CNN. Not me, CNN says his assertion about his tax record was, quote, just plain wrong. Jerry Brown went out there and took credit for the fact that the people of California voted for Proposition 13, which lowered taxes which he opposed. And now he's going around taking credit for it. He raised taxes as governor of California. He had a surplus when he took office and a deficit when he left. He doesn't tell the people the truth."

Text: "Jerry Brown. Same Story. New Decade."

To learn more about what the media found in its 1992 fact-check of the Brown record as governor IN PDF FORMAT

MEDIA CONTACT Sarah Pompei 408.457.1369 Communications@MegWhitman.com

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President Obama’s Oil and Gas Tax Hikes Will ead to 154,000 lost jobs, $341 billion in lost economic output and $68 billion in lost wages

Study Finds President Obama’s Proposed Oil and Gas Tax Hikes Will Cost Jobs, Slow Economic Recovery. Lead to 154,000 lost jobs, over $341 billion in lost U.S. economic output and $68 billion in lost wages.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sep 13 - House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Doc Hastings (WA-04) issued the following statement on today’s report by Louisiana State University Endowed Chair of Banking and economist Dr. Joseph R. Mason on the economic impacts of President Obama’s proposed tax increases on oil and gas. The report concluded that the President’s proposed tax hikes will cost over 154,000 jobs by 2011, $341 billion in lost U.S. economic output and $68 billion in lost wages.

“While millions of Americans are struggling to find jobs, the Obama Administration is planning to put even more people out of work in order to satisfy its big government agenda. Dr. Mason’s report is a perfect illustration of how tax increases will only delay our economic recovery and hurt middle class Americans at a time when they can least afford it. The Administration must abandon these tax increases on energy and also prevent the looming tax hikes facing every American and small business. Instead of passing job-killing policies, we should implement Republican Leader Boehner’s two-part plan to freeze tax rates and cut government spending.” ###

The Regional and National Economic Impact of Repealing the Section 199 Tax Deduction and Dual Capacity Tax Credit for Oil and Gas Producers FULL TEXT in PDF FORMAT

TEXT CREDIT: House Committee on Natural Resources, Republicans Contact: Jill Strait or Spencer Pederson (202) 226-2311

John Boehner’s humble beginnings VIDEO

In a segment which aired on MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, NBC News’ Luke Russert explores Congressman John Boehner’s (R-West Chester) humble beginnings in Reading, Ohio, where he grew up in a big Catholic family with 11 brothers and sisters and learned the value of hard work mopping the floors of Andy’s Café, the tavern his family owned.

TEXT CREDIT: John Boehner - 8th District of Ohio

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John Dennis Nancy Pelosi Wicked Witch of the West VIDEO

John Dennis Nancy Pelosi Wicked Witch of the West VIDEO

Want to Defeat Pelosi? Make a generous contribution to the John Dennis Campaign today, and we will make sure these ads run nationwide!

Tired of Partisan Politics? So are we! It is time that we put principles over politics, got rid of career politicians, and get our country back on track.

I'm John Dennis and I'm running against Nancy Pelosi. I am ready to bring new and fresh ideas to Wasington D.C.

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New Hampshire Republican Primary Poll Kelly Ayotte in a 37-30 lead

Ayotte Holding Onto Lead

Raleigh, N.C. – Kelly Ayotte’s had a quite a dramatic fall from PPP’s last poll of the New Hampshire Republican primary for Senate, when she led Ovide Lamontagne by 39 points. But Lamontagne may have run out of time to catch up. Ayotte leads with 37% to 30% for Lamontagne, 13% for Bill Binnie, and 12% for Jim Bender.

If Ayotte survives where many GOP establishment candidates have failed in Senate primaries this year it will be because she managed to be the Tea Party candidate herself. With the third of Republican primary voters who describe themselves as members of that movement she leads Lamontagne 38-37, a contrast to the wallopings folks like Trey Grayson, Sue Lowden, Lisa Murkowski, and likely Mike Castle have received with that group.

Ayotte builds on her running even with the Tea Party folks with a 39-17 lead over Lamontagne with moderate voters. Binnie actually finishes second with that group at 19%.

Although Binnie is best case scenario going to finish a distant third his numbers in this poll say a lot about where the Republican Party is headed. Generally viewed as the moderate candidate in the race, 55% of GOP primary voters have an unfavorable opinion of him to only 26% who see him favorably. That is telling when it comes to the ability of centrists to make their way in Republican primaries this year.

Lamontagne actually has the best net favorability of the candidates at +40 (56/16), followed by Ayotte at +29 (56/27), and Bender at +23 (42/19).

“It looks like Kelly Ayotte will hang on but the momentum has certainly been in Ovide Lamontagne’s direction so an upset is not out of the question,” said Dean Debnam, President of Public Policy Polling. “Our general election polling finds little difference between how Ayotte and Lamontagne do against Paul Hodes so it may not matter from an electability standpoint.”

PPP surveyed 1,134 likely Republican primary voters on September 11th and 12th. The margin of error is +/-2.9%. Other factors, such as refusal to be interviewed and weighting, may introduce additional error that is more difficult to quantify.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2010 INTERVIEWS: DEAN DEBNAM 888-621-6988 / 919-880-4888 (serious media inquiries only please, other questions can be directed to Tom Jensen) QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POLL: TOM JENSEN 919-744-6312

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FULL POLL RESULTS IN PDF FORMAT Kelly Ayotte in a 37-30 lead

Delaware Republican Primary Poll Christine O'Donnell leads Mike Castle 47-44

Delaware Senate Primary Too Close to Call

Raleigh, N.C. – It looks like there’s a real possibility of a major upset in the Delaware Senate primary on Tuesday night, with insurgent conservative Christine O’Donnell leading longtime Congressman and Governor Mike Castle 47-44. That 3 point lead is well within the poll’s margin of error.

If Castle is indeed defeated Tuesday night it will be yet another sign that conservatives have a strangle hold on the Republican Party and moderates may or may not be welcome anymore. Castle has an overwhelming 69-21 lead with moderate voters but they only make up 33% of the likely primary electorate. O’Donnell has a 62-31 lead with conservatives that’s more than enough to propel her to the overall lead.

It’s clear that Castle’s popularity has taken a sharp turn in the wrong direction over the last month. An August PPP poll found his favorability with Delaware Republicans at a 60/25 spread. Now his favorables within the party are negative at 43/47. That’s largely a product of 55% of voters in his party saying they think he’s too liberal compared to 37% who think he’s about right.

GOP voters are pretty sharply divided about O’Donnell as well. 45% have a favorable
opinion of her with 41% seeing her unfavorably. Only 50% of primary voters think she’s fit to hold public office but she does much better than Castle on the ideology front- 53% think she’s about right.

If O’Donnell pulls it out Tuesday night it will be a major victory for Delaware’s small but united group of Tea Party voters. Just 25% of Republicans in the state consider themselves to be members of that movement but they give her a 79-18 advantage that’s more than enough to overcome her 52-39 deficit with everyone else.

“The biggest winner of the Delaware GOP primary may end up being Chris Coons,” said
Dean Debnam, President of Public Policy Polling. “Running against O’Donnell or a
wounded Castle will put him in his strongest position since he entered the race.”

PPP surveyed 668 likely Republican primary voters on September 11th and 12th. The
margin of error is +/-3.8%. Other factors, such as refusal to be interviewed and
weighting, may introduce additional error that is more difficult to quantify.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2010 INTERVIEWS: DEAN DEBNAM 888-621-6988 / 919-880-4888 (serious media inquiries only please, other questions can be directed to Tom Jensen) QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POLL: TOM JENSEN 919-744-6312

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FULL POLL RESULTS IN PDF FORMAT Christine O'Donnell leads Mike Castle 47-44

Mark Kirk positive ad befuddles Giannoulias VIDEO

Ad Highlights Support for Stem Cell Research, Defense of Lake Michigan and Votes to Help Families Pay for College.

At a time when voters are disgusted by the bitter partisanship in Washington, the Kirk for Senate campaign today launched a new statewide television spot highlighting Congressman Mark Kirk’s proven record of thoughtful, independent leadership in Congress.

The 30-second spot entitled “Thoughtful” highlights Kirk’s support for stem cell research, his work to protect Lake Michigan from BP’s pollution plan and his votes to help Illinois families pay for college.

TEXT Transcript and Fact Check for “Thoughtful”

In a country where too many just vote the party line…

…there are only a few thoughtful, independent leaders who do what’s right for us.

Like Mark Kirk.

Newspapers call him “independent” and “effective”

“He has been an extraordinarily effective representative of the independent-minded 10th Congressional District for a decade…He does–steady now, folks–think independently.” – Chicago Tribune Editorial, January 12 2010

“Also to be commended is an independent record…” – Chicago Sun-Times Editorial, January 11, 2010

“He’s an intelligent, hardworking independent who strives to model bipartisan ethics in a system that is choking on its partisanship.” – Daily Herald Editorial, January 10, 2010

“One of the most thoughtful, independent and effective members of the House.” – Chicago Tribune Editorial, October 21, 2008

“A congressman who is hard working, very knowledgeable, fiercely independent, dedicated to bipartisan action, and an effective contributor to resolving the nation’s and his district’s problems.” – Chicago Sun-Times Editorial, October 13, 2008

“Mark Kirk, Mr. Independent” – Daily Herald Editorial, August 30, 2008

because of his leadership on stem cell research to find new cures…

“Republican Congressman Mark Kirk, a leading backer of the bill, says universities and research institutions in his Chicago-area district are complaining that some of their top talent is leaving for places that offer stem-cell-research programs.” – Time Magazine, “Stem Cells: Why Bush’s Ban Could Be Reversed,” May 16, 2005

“Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), a leader of the effort in the House, said he and other advocates are hoping to arrange a private lunch between the president and former First Lady Nancy Reagan, whose husband had Alzheimer’s disease toward the end of his life. She has played a major role behind the scenes, urging members of Congress to support the expansion of embryonic stem cell research.” – Chicago Tribune, June 27, 2005

“With regard to medical research, science should triumph over politics. Stem cell research offers the best promise of ending diabetes, Parkinson’s, and cancer. Americans strongly support the treatment of disease, but we are passionate about finding cures.” – Mark Kirk, Congressional Record, July 19, 2006

protecting Lake Michigan from BP’s pollution…

“[Kirk] fought hard to stop BP from dumping more waste into the lake” – Chicago Sun Times Editorial, October 13, 2008

“Kirk leads campaign against BP refinery dumping,” – ABC 7, July 20, 2007

“U.S. Rep. Kirk And Community Officials Meet To Combat BP Plan,” – WBBM 780, July 30, 2007

and helping families pay for college.

Congressman Kirk voted for H.R. 5715, the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act. (Roll Call 239; 5/1/08)

Congressman Kirk voted for H.R. 2669, the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007. (Roll Call 864 9/7/07;Roll Call 613, 7/11/07)

Congressman Kirk voted for H.R. 5, the College Student Relief Act of 2007. (Roll Call 32, 1/17/07)

Congressman Kirk voted for the Post-9/11 GI benefit for America’s newest veterans. (Roll Call 330, 5/15/08)

No wonder Mark Kirk is consistently rated one of the most independent leaders.
For 2009, the non-partisan Congressional Quarterly rated Mark Kirk’s voting record at the exact center of the House. Only one Republican member of Congress sits on the 50% line for presidential support: Mark Kirk.

For 2009, the non-partisan National Journal rated Mark Kirk’s voting record as the fifth-most-independent Republican centrist.

In 2008, the Washington Post listed Congressman Kirk in the Top 10 Most Independent Members of Congress (8th out of 435 members of Congress).

In 2008, the non-partisan National Journal named Congressman Kirk one of “The Centrists” with a voting record near the exact center of the House.

In 2008, the non-partisan Congressional Quarterly listed Congressman Kirk in the Top 10 Most Independent Members of Congress (7th out of 435 members of Congress).

Mark Kirk.

MK: I’m Mark Kirk and I approved this message.

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Jennifer Carroll for Lt. Governor VIDEO

Representative Jennifer Carroll is a legislator, small business owner, and veteran serving the Florida House of Representatives’ District 13. Carroll is an example of the American Dream come true.

IMAGE CREDIT: By ScottForFlorida Copyright All rights reserved

She was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad West Indies, emigrated to the United States as a young child and served her adopted nation honorably and with distinction with the United States Navy for over 20 years. Carroll worked through the ranks and retired as Lieutenant Commander Aviation Maintenance Officer. During her time in the Navy was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the Overseas Ribbon, two Coast Guard Special Operation Ribbons, and an Expert Pistol Medal.

Carroll graduated from the University of New Mexico with a B.A. in Political Science and received her M.B.A. from St. Leo University. Carroll moved to Florida in 1986 and since living in the state started a business, 3N. & J.C. Corp., where she is President. She ran for the Florida House of Representatives in 2003 and after winning she became the first African American female Republican in the Florida Legislature’s history. As a legislator, she was appointed Deputy Majority Leader by Speaker Johnnie Byrd from 2003-2004 and served as Majority Whip from 2004-2006.

Carroll shares Rick Scott’s vision for the state of Florida and his conservative values. She believes in smaller government, lower taxes, personal responsibility, and personal freedom. She opposes the liberal agenda of higher taxes, government control of health care through Obamacare, and excessive regulation like Cap and Trade.

Carroll is married to Nolan Carroll of Miami and they have three children. The Carrolls currently live in Fleming Island, Florida.

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TEXT CREDIT: Rick Scott, Republican, for Governor

Governor Christie Eliminates Redundant, Duplicative, and Defunct Layers of State Government Executive Order 15 and 40 FULL TEXT

Governor Chris Christie unveils a series of rigorous ethics reform measures at a Town Hall Meeting in Flemington, N.J. on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. (Governor Photos/Tim Larsen

Executive Order 40 will eliminate 60 Boards and Commissions Trenton, NJ – Advancing his commitment to streamline government and remove duplication, redundancies and bureaucracy, Governor Chris Christie signed an Executive Order eliminating 60 State boards and commissions that were found through a thorough review to be expired, inactive, non-operational or otherwise defunct.

“The councils, commissions and boards targeted for elimination have quite frankly outlived their usefulness,” said Governor Christie. “Removing this bureaucratic clutter is central to the process of administration’s goal of cutting overlapping, redundant or useless layers of government, streamlining operations, and reducing red tape. My administration will continue working diligently to rein in the growth of state government and ensure that it operates as efficiently as possible and in the best interests of our citizens.”

* the Invasive Species Council duplicates activities of the Department of Environmental Protection;
* the Delaware Bay Weakfish Commission has expired;
* the Apparel Procurement Board is inactive;
* the NJ Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission has expired; and,
* the NJ Geographic Information Council is inactive.

Further, Governor Christie also welcomed the report of the Cabinet’s recommendations submitted in accordance with Executive Order 15, which directed a Cabinet-level review of all authorities, boards and commissions to determine whether each entity should continue or cease to exist. The review resulted in recommendations to eliminate approximately 250 entities and over 60 additional recommendations for mergers. The Governor will review the Cabinet's recommendations and propose legislation to eliminate or merge boards and commissions that were created by statute.

The actions taken in Executive Order 15 represent critical steps towards ensuring fiscal responsibility and streamlining government. In addition to directing a comprehensive review of all state authorities, boards and commissions, EO 15 took immediate action to reform abusive fiscal practices at those entities by strictly limiting the hiring of lobbyists, eliminating "golden parachutes" to departing executives and employees and capping travel expenses at $250.

FULL TEXT REPORTS IN PDF FORMAT:

• the findings of the EO 15 review and recommendations
• Executive Order 15
• Executive Order 40

Susana Martinez They’ll say anything.VIDEO

SUSANA MARTINEZ FOR GOVERNOR RELEASES NEW ADVERTISEMENT “Convicted” To Run Statewide

Albuquerque – Susana Martinez for Governor today announced that a new advertisement titled “Convicted” will begin airing statewide. The commercial speaks to the false attack ads being leveled at Susana Martinez by Diane Denish and her allies who are struggling to protect their eight-year stranglehold on the Roundhouse. As Susana’s message of bold change continues to resonate with New Mexicans, Denish and her friends have become increasingly desperate. Voters will have a clear choice in November – bold change versus four more years of the same.

To view “Convicted,” click here.

“CONVICTED” AD TEXT TRANSCRIPT:

SUSANA MARTINEZ: They’ll say anything.

SM: Remember this attack ad for Denish? With this teacher?

FREDA TRUJILLO: Diane Denish. She’s on our side.

SM: There’s a reason she did it.

SM: Here’s her husband.

SM: We convicted him.

SM: He’s in prison now for 23 years – kidnapping.

SM: The ad looks different now, doesn’t it?

SM: I don’t know what they’ll do next, but don’t be fooled.

SM: This election, it’s a clear choice, four more years of the same or bold change.

SM: If you’re ready for something new, join me.

SM: It’s our state. Together, we’ll take it back.

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Senator Jon Kyl Weekly Republican Address TEXT VIDEO 09/11/10

Senator Jon Kyl Weekly Republican Address TEXT VIDEO 09/11/10

On this date nine years ago, Islamist terrorists hijacked four commercial jets and killed almost 3,000 innocent people. Americans finally realized that the sporadic attacks that had occurred earlier were not isolated events – they were all part of a war that had been declared by leaders of militant Islamist groups and had to be confronted as such.

In the unity that immediately followed September 11, a number of actions were taken. Congress and the nation resolved that Afghanistan could no longer serve as a sanctuary for Al Qaeda. So Congress authorized the use of force and also passed the Patriot Act allowing our intelligence and law enforcement communities to work together.

The president directed our intelligence agencies to better use modern technology to gather information.

The U.S. military drove the Taliban and Al Qaeda from Afghanistan. After the defeat of Saddam Hussein, the surge of forces into Iraq helped turn the tide against the Al Qaeda in Iraq. Key Al Qaeda leaders were captured and provided information useful in thwarting additional attacks.

These and other actions have made us safe but ironically the very fact that we have less fear of being attacked has frayed the bonds of unity that enabled us to act so boldly in the aftermath of the attack. The fact that none of the subsequent attempts to attack us have succeeded seems to have removed some of the urgency and commitment so necessary to succeed in war.

Some in our government have even refused to speak the name of our adversary lest they somehow offend. Yet, one of the first rules of war is to know your enemy, the better to confront him on your terms than his.

The enemy is the militant Islamist ideology that candidly, boldly and uncompromisingly seeks to destroy liberal Western culture and governments and replace them with the medieval concept of an Islamist caliphate governed by Sharia law.

Like communism before it, the concept is totalitarian and relies on brute force, intimidation and subtle manipulation. A failure to appreciate what the enemy wants and how it intends to win would be fatal to our efforts to combat this ideology. It is also important to differentiate this militant political ideology from the Muslim faith practiced by over a billion people all around the globe. Focus on Islam rather than the real adversary diverts attention and insults those Muslims.

Terrorism is but one of the tactics of the militant Islamists. The insidious effort to gain political influence, not just in the Middle East, but in Europe and the U.S. as well, could sap our capacity to respond. Even now, some Western countries have tolerated the imposition of aspects of Sharia law in their Muslim communities, thus denying some of their citizens the protection of their liberal laws and constitutional rights.

The ninth anniversary of 9/11 should cause us to think hard about the enemy that attacked us and will do so again if we relax our efforts. And we need to remember that direct terrorist attacks are but one of the tactics of this determined enemy.

Today we should remember the victims of 9/11 and their families. We should also recall the sacrifice of those in our military, including the loved ones of those lost. Others, civilians and intelligence officers, deserve our deepest gratitude.

Tomorrow and beyond, we should recapture the unity that allowed us to come together as a nation to confront a determined enemy.

That is neither a Republican nor a Democrat challenge -- that is an American challenge. ####

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Citizens United exposes why the United States is losing the war against radical Islam VIDEO

Washington, DC -- “America at Risk” is a groundbreaking documentary that exposes why the United States of America is losing the war against radical Islam. Hosted by Newt and Callista Gingrich, and premiering in Washington, DC on September 11th, “America at Risk” brings to the forefront the poor execution of the War on Terror by the Obama Administration.

Today, Washington refuses to tell the truth about the war we are fighting. This documentary brings that truth to the viewer in vivid detail. Every citizen who is concerned about our nation’s safety and security should see this compelling and powerful documentary.

Featuring a cast of over twenty Middle East, terrorism, and national security experts, including former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, and former CIA Director R. James Woolsey, “America at Risk” gives the viewer an inside look at the war against radical Islam, and how it is being waged.

“Radical Islamists are a direct threat to America,” said Speaker Newt Gingrich, co-host and executive producer of “America at Risk.” “We made this film to convince every American that the courage to tell the truth and to act on the truth is vital to America's survival, and that is exactly what the elites in Washington are unwilling to do.”

“The freedoms we cherish are at stake,” said Callista Gingrich, co-host and executive producer of “America at Risk.” “It is only by accurately identifying radical Islamists as our enemy in this war that America can summon the clarity and courage to defeat them.”

“This film goes into great detail of how and why the United States is losing the war against radical Islam,” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United Productions and Executive Producer of the film. “The Obama Administration is fumbling away what they call the Overseas Contingency Operation; Americans must understand we are in a Global War on Terror. America is under constant threat, and this film explains the reasons behind it.”

“America at Risk” was written and directed by awarding-winning writer and director, Kevin Knoblock (“Border War,” “Nine Days That Changed The World”).

Cast appearing in “America at Risk” include, among others: Tony Blankley; Ambassador John Bolton; Senator Christopher S. Bond; Debra Burlingame; Secretary Michael Chertoff; Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury; Steven Emerson; Frank J. Gaffney Jr.; Jessica Hansen; M. Zuhdi Jasser; Michael Ledeen; Bernard Lewis; Andrew M. McCarthy; Walid Phares; Melanie Phillips; Reihan Salam; Michael Scheuer; Marc Thiessen; Leila Hunt-Willingham; and Director R. James Woolsey.

Citizens United Productions, the country’s leading conservative production company, is the organization behind “Hillary the Movie,” the film that recently brought about the landmark First Amendment Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. In addition, Citizens United has produced widely regarded films such as “Generation Zero” and “Nine Days That Changed The World,” as well as award winning films “Perfect Valor” with Senator Fred Thompson, “Ronald Reagan: Rendezvous With Destiny” with Newt and Callista Gingrich, and 14 other feature-length documentaries. ### www.AmericaAtRisk.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2010 Jeff Marschner 202.547.5420 Citizens United's Press Office.

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