John Boehner Unemployment Rate With and Without Recovery Plan

NOTE: This chart, included in a report in PDF format authored by economists Christina Romer – who has since left the White House – and Jared Bernstein, details the Obama Administration’s projections that unemployment would currently be at approximately 7.25 percent following the passage of the ‘stimulus’:

House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today called for immediate enactment of Republicans’ Pledge to America to help end the ongoing economic uncertainty in the wake of a new Department of Labor report showing that the U.S. economy lost 95,000 jobs in the month of September, while unemployment remained at 9.6 percent despite Obama Administration projections that it would never exceed eight percent following the passage of the ‘stimulus’: “This disappointing jobs report demonstrates the pressing need to immediately enact the Pledge to America and help end the uncertainty caused by Washington Democrats’ out-of-control spending spree and job-killing policies.

“According to the Obama Administration’s own projections, unemployment should now be at roughly seven percent on account of the ‘stimulus,’ but instead it now stands at 9.6 percent. In fact, unemployment is higher than the Obama Administration said it would be if we had not passed the ‘stimulus’ at all. Small businesses are pulling back at a time when we need them to be expanding and hiring, an uncertainty worsened by Washington Democrats’ failure to stop all the tax hikes set to take effect January 1st . Near 10 percent unemployment and widespread uncertainty is a far cry from the robust recovery President Obama promised the American people.

“With the Pledge to America, Republicans have offered a clear and positive plan to help end the economic uncertainty, create jobs, and make America more competitive. With the American people asking ‘where are the jobs?,’ Republicans’ blueprint for job creation starts with stopping all of the looming tax hikes and ending Washington’s out-of-control spending spree. Make no mistake, our economy will ultimately recover, but it will do so because of the hard work and entrepreneurship of the American people, not more of the same wasteful Washington spending and job-killing tax hikes and mandates.”

TEXT CREDIT: House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) H-204 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 P (202) 225-4000 F (202) 225-5117

Carl Paladino October 7 VIDEO Channel 12/Newsday debate on October 18th

BUFFALO, NY) - Paladino campaign manager Michael Caputo said at 6:15pm today that Republican candidate for Governor Carl Paladino would change his schedule to accept the Channel 12/Newsday debate on October 18th.

"Carl is delighted that Andrew Cuomo has accepted his challenge to debate after 23 days of dodging the question," Caputo said. "Carl Paladino has accepted seven debates, so now we wait for Cuomo to accept the other six invitations."

"Carl is also pleased that all the minor party candidates will be included and said from the beginning that excluding the African America and woman candidates was unfair," Caputo said. "Andrew Cuomo is the champion debater of all time and Carl understands he has his work cut out for him."

"The Paladino campaign was working via telephone with Newsday to nail down a date for a debate between all candidates for Governor. The debate hosts changed the date four times, and we accepted for October 14th," Caputo said. "Then they told us with less than 24 hours notice that they had changed the date to October 18th - a day when we had a longstanding scheduling conflict."

"Andrew Cuomo is playing games with the voters. His fear of addressing the issues has been clear for weeks, and he accepted the Newsday debate only when he heard Carl had a scheduling conflict," Caputo said. "Well, that's no problem. We've changed our plans to accommodate Cuomo's busy schedule hiding from the voters."

"It's on, Andrew, and you better be ready to answer your record," Caputo said. "Why did you take a multimillion dollar bribe from Andrew Farkas, a man you refused to prosecute at HUD? Are you sorry for lighting the fuse on the sub-prime mortgage meltdown that vaporized New Yorkers' 401k's? And why are you committed to raising taxes and spending while taxpayers suffer?"

ABOUT CARL PALADINO

Carl Paladino, a successful Buffalo builder and attorney, is a candidate for Governor of New York on the Republican Party, Conservative Party and Taxpayer Party lines. He is the CEO of a $500 million business and employs 450 people in Western New York. On September 14th, Paladino beat his Republican Primary opponent by a record 62 to 38 in one of the highest-turnout primaries in New York history.

VIDEO CREDIT: Paladinoforthepeople

TEXT CREDIT: Paladino for the People PO Box 447, Buffalo, NY 14205, David D'Arata, Treasurer

Joe DioGuardi: Kirsten Gillibrand is desperate VIDEO

Joe DioGuardi: Kirsten Gillibrand is desperate VIDEO.

Thursday on "Washington Unplugged," telling CBS News' Kaylee Hartung Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is "desperate."

Why I am running to represent New York in the U.S. Senate

As a professional CPA and a former Member of Congress, I have witnessed firsthand the fiscal deterioration of our great country, and I cannot sit on the sidelines now that our economy is in shambles. In 1990, the bill that I introduced as a junior member of Congress, the “Chief Financial Officer and Federal Reform Act,” to help bring fiscal sanity to the budget process in Washington, DC, was signed into law. Two years later, I wrote a book to warn the American people about the gross lack of fiscal responsibility, financial accountability, and transparency on Capitol Hill, even predicting the inevitable insolvency of America. Today it is absolutely clear that my grave concerns can no longer be ignored, as millions of Americans lose their jobs and their homes. I want to finish the job that I began in 1985 to insure that the United States is once again acting in a fiscally responsible way to protect our economic and national security.

TEXT CREDIT: People for DioGuardi

RESOURCE: NY Republican Senate Candidate: Gillibrand Getting "Desperate"

Sarah Palin Endorses Steve Pearce for New Mexico

By stevepearce2010 Steve Pearce All Rights Reserved

With less than four weeks until Election Day, the momentum is clearly on our side. We must keep it going! Today, I’m happy to endorse another principled conservative running for Congress. Steve Pearce, in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, understands what makes this country great. As a decorated military veteran, Steve served our country with honor and distinction.

As a successful business-owner, he has created real jobs for New Mexico. By sending Steve back to Congress, we add one more strong voice for fiscal discipline, energy independence, and getting Americans back to work.

Please visit Steve Pearce’s website at www.peopleforpearce.com and follow him on Facebook and Twitter.

- Sarah Palin

TEXT CREDIT: Facebook (8) | Sarah Palin

Dino Rossi Raises $4.4 Million In 3rd Quarter

Raises $5.8 Million In Just Over 4 Months, 84% Of Donors From Washington State Bellevue, WA— U.S. Senate candidate Dino Rossi announced on Thursday that he raised $4.4 million in the third quarter of 2010, bringing his total raised since entering the race for U.S. Senate race on May 26, 2010, to more than $5.8 million. “As I’ve traveled throughout state, I am amazed at the level of enthusiasm and support from Washingtonians,” said Rossi.

“Voters across the state are clearly tired of politicians who massively overspend, grow government, and cater to the special interests in Washington, D.C. They are ready for a Senator who will stand up for families and job creators here in Washington State.”

Rossi raised $4.4 million in the third quarter. This brings the total raised to a little over $5.8 million in just over 4 months. Eighty-four percent of donors to Rossi for Senate are from Washington State.

TEXT and IMAGE CREDIT: Rossi for Senate PO Box 50713 Bellevue, WA 98015 Phone: (425) 451-2010 Fax: (425) 451-8160 Contact us by email: info@dinorossi.com

National Republican Senatorial Committee pulling ad in West Virginia VIDEO

National Republican Senatorial Committee pulling ad in West Virginia and has already been removed from YouTube.

The casting for the ad called for actors with a "hicky, blue-collar look."

NRSC spokesperson Brian Walsh said the call was written by consulting firm Jamestown Associates.

"No one at the NRSC, or associated with the NRSC, had anything to do with the language used in this casting call .... We do not support it, and suffice to say, we would encourage our contractors to never work with this outside agency again."

RESOURCE: Republicans pulling ad with 'hicky' actors

Ken Buck leads appointed Sen. Michael Bennet 50 percent to 42 percent in a McClatchy-Marist Poll

Unelected Democratic Senator Michael Bennet is now facing off against Republican Ken Buck in the race for U.S. Senate in Colorado. Here’s how the contest stands now. According to this McClatchy-Marist Poll in Colorado, half of likely voters including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate -- 50% -- support Buck while 42% back Bennet. Two percent are voting for someone else, and 6% are undecided.

Partisan politics are alive and well in Colorado. Among likely voters including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate, 94% of Democratic voters support Bennet while just 2% back Buck. 90% of Republican voters back Buck while Bennet receives 7% of their vote. Among likely independent voters, the candidates are more competitive. Buck is favored by 44% while Bennet receives 43% of their support.

Among registered voters in Colorado, Bennet and Buck are neck and neck. Bennet receives 41% of the vote compared with 40% for Buck. Two percent are voting for someone else, and 17% are undecided.

CO U.S. Senate Race: 8 Percentage Point Lead for Buck Among Likely Voters
*** Complete Tables for Poll Appended *** IN PDF FORMAT

TEXT and PDF CREDIT: Marist College Institute for Public Opinion Contact: Lee M. Miringoff Barbara L. Carvalho Mary E. Azzoli Marist College 845.575.5050 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone 845.575.5050 Fax 845.575.5111 www.maristpoll.marist.edu

AmericanCrossroads Michael Bennet Colorado "Shortfall" VIDEO

AmericanCrossroads Michael Bennet Colorado "Shortfall" VIDEO. "He gambled with our teacher's retirements."

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Republican John Kasich holds a 50 - 41 percent lead over Democratic incumbent Ted Strickland

October 5, 2010 - Strickland Gains Ground, But Trails In Ohio Gov Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Incumbent Hurt By Grim Voter Outlook On Economy

Republican John Kasich holds a 50 - 41 percent lead over Democratic incumbent Ted Strickland among likely voters in the race for Ohio governor, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. This is down from a 54 - 37 percent Kasich lead September 16.

President Barack Obama's trips to Ohio to campaign for Democrats have not been helpful in attracting voters to Gov. Strickland, as only 14 percent of likely voters overall and just 6 percent of independent voters say the president's visits make them more likely to vote for the Democrat, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University survey finds. In all, 33 percent of likely voters and 39 percent of independent likely voters say an Obama visit made it less likely they would vote for Strickland.

The two candidates are holding onto their party faithful, with Kasich getting 88 percent of Republicans and Strickland getting 86 percent of Democrats. But Kasich's 62 - 29 percent lead among independent voters is responsible for his overall lead. Among the likely electorate, Strickland is viewed unfavorably by 47 percent and favorably by 41 percent, while Kasich is viewed favorably by 46 percent and unfavorably by 30 percent.

Only 14 percent of likely voters think Ohio's economy is getting better, while 45 percent think it is getting worse and 40 percent think it is staying the same. Strickland leads 88 - 3 percent among those who think the economy is getting better and 55 - 38 percent among those who think it is the same, but Kasich leads 76 - 13 percent among those who think it is getting worse.

"Whether his fault or not, the pessimistic public mood about the economy is a problem for Gov. Ted Strickland and a plus for John Kasich," said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.

"The governor's race has tightened but Kasich still has a healthy lead with four weeks until Election Day. If Gov. Strickland is to mount a comeback, he needs to make a major dent in Kasich's commanding lead among independent voters, who often make the difference in close elections in Ohio," Brown added.

"Not only does Strickland have to take all the undecided voters, he needs to peel away some of the soft Kasich voters as well if he is to win," said Brown. "Among likely voters, President Barack Obama is a negative for Gov. Strickland. Ohio likely voters disapprove 57 - 39 percent of the job President Obama is doing. If Obama had a 57 - 39 percent positive job approval instead, Strickland would have a lot better chance of winning re-election."

By 53 - 40 percent, likely voters disapprove of the job Strickland is doing in his first term as governor and disapprove of his handling of the economy 58 - 35 percent.

Asked what qualities are most important in a candidate for governor, only 11 percent say the "right experience" - presumably a quality they would ascribe to the incumbent. More than twice as many voters, 27 percent, say they want someone to bring change to Columbus. Another 25 percent cite honesty as the most important quality in a candidate and 33 percent want a candidate who shares their values.

"There clearly is an anti-incumbent mood in the country and in Ohio as well. That certainly doesn't help Strickland. In most years, experience in office is a major plus with voters. But not necessarily this year."

By 49 - 40 percent, likely voters say Kasich rather than Strickland most shares their values, and by 51 - 39 percent they think the Republican would do a better job than the Democrat in rebuilding the state's economy.

"Four weeks is a lifetime in political campaigns, but the governor needs to seize the momentum soon if he is to win a second term," said Brown.

From September 29 - October 3, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,025 Ohio likely voters, with a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percentage points.

The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts public opinion surveys in Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Ohio and the nation as a public service and for research. For more data or RSS feed- http://www.quinnipiac.edu/polling.xml, call (203) 582-5201, or follow us on Twitter.

1. If the election for governor were being held today, and the candidates were Ted Strickland the Democrat and John Kasich the Republican, for whom would you vote? (If undecided) If you had to choose today, would you vote for Strickland or Kasich? (This table includes Leaners and early voters)

LIKELY VOTERS(Includes Early Voters)..............

                                                              WtBrnAgn
Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Strickland           41%     6%    86%    29%    34%    48%    27%
Kasich               50     88      7     62     57     44     65
SMONE ELSE(VOL)       2      1      2      1      3      1      1
WLDN'T VOTE(VOL)      -      -      -      -      -      -      -
DK/NA                 7      5      5      9      7      8      7

ANGRY WITH    RATING ECONOMY Q21
StateGvQ23    Better Worse  Same

Strickland           14%           88%    13%    55%
Kasich               75             3     76     38
SMONE ELSE(VOL)       6             1      3      1
WLDN'T VOTE(VOL)      -             -      -      -
DK/NA                 5             7      8      5 

TREND: If the election for Governor were being held today and the candidates were Ted Strickland the Democrat and John Kasich the Republican, for whom would you vote? (If undecided q1) If you had to choose today, would you vote for Strickland or Kasich? This table includes Leaners.

LIKELY VOTERS..

                     Oct 5   Sep 16
2010    2010

Strickland           41%     37%
Kasich               50      54
SMONE ELSE(VOL)       2       2
WLDN'T VOTE(VOL)      -       -
DK/NA                 7       7

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

LIKELY...............
     CAND CHOICE Q1
Tot    TS     JK

Made up              89%    87%    91%
Might change          9     11      8
DK/NA                 1      2      -

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

LIKELY VOTERS(Includes Early Voters)..............

                                                               WtBrnAgn
 Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Favorable            41%    12%    81%    30%    37%    46%    30%
Unfavorable          47     75     11     58     53     42     59
Hvn't hrd enough      7      6      6      7      6      8      8
REFUSED               4      7      1      5      5      4      3

TREND: Is your opinion of - Ted Strickland favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him?

LIKELY VOTERS..
   Oct 5   Sep 16
   2010    2010

Favorable            41%     36%
Unfavorable          47      52
Hvn't hrd enough      7       9
REFUSED               4       3

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

LIKELY VOTERS(Includes Early Voters)..............
                                              WtBrnAgn
    Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Favorable            46%    85%    10%    51%    51%    41%    63%
Unfavorable          30      4     57     25     28     33     22
Hvn't hrd enough     21      9     31     22     19     23     14
REFUSED               2      2      1      3      1      3      1

TREND: Is your opinion of - John Kasich favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him?

 LIKELY VOTERS..
      Oct 5   Sep 16
      2010    2010

Favorable            46%     47%
Unfavorable          30      27
Hvn't hrd enough     21      24
REFUSED               2       2

13. Turning back to the race for Governor between Ted Strickland and John Kasich; 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 Columbus or shares your values?

LIKELY VOTERS(Includes Early Voters)..............
                                                  WtBrnAgn
        Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Honest               25%    16%    30%    28%    22%    28%    26%
Right experience     11      6     15     12     10     13      9
Brings change to
Columbus             27     37     15     30     27     26     27
Shares values        33     37     36     27     36     29     34
DK/NA                 5      4      5      2      5      4      4

14. Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you believe most shares your values Ted Strickland or John Kasich?

LIKELY VOTERS(Includes Early Voters)..............
                                                   WtBrnAgn
         Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Strickland           40%     8%    80%    30%    34%    46%    30%
Kasich               49     86      6     60     56     42     61
NO DIFFERENCE(VOL)    3      1      3      2      2      3      2
DK/NA                 9      5     10      8      9      9      7

15. Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job rebuilding Ohio's economy Ted Strickland or John Kasich?

LIKELY VOTERS(Includes Early Voters)..............
                                                    WtBrnAgn
          Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Strickland           39%     8%    81%    28%    33%    45%    30%
Kasich               51     86      7     63     59     42     62
NO DIFFERENCE(VOL)    2      1      1      2      1      2      2
DK/NA                 9      5     11      7      7     11      7

16. When Barack Obama campaigns for Ted Strickland does that make you more likely to vote for Strickland, less likely to vote for Strickland, or doesn’t it make a difference?

LIKELY VOTERS(Includes Early Voters)..............
                                                      WtBrnAgn
            Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

More likely          14%     1%    34%     6%    14%    14%    12%
Less likely          33     54      7     39     37     29     40
Doesn't make diff    52     45     57     54     49     55     47
DK/NA                 1      -      2      1      -      2      2

17. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Ted Strickland is handling his job as Governor?

LIKELY VOTERS(Includes Early Voters)..............
                                                       WtBrnAgn
             Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Approve              40%    10%    79%    32%    33%    47%    31%
Disapprove           53     85     14     63     61     45     63
DK/NA                 7      6      7      5      6      8      7

19. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling his job as President?

LIKELY VOTERS(Includes Early Voters)..............
                                                        WtBrnAgn
              Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Approve              39%     5%    82%    28%    36%    44%    24%
Disapprove           57     93     13     66     63     50     73
DK/NA                 4      1      5      5      2      6      3

20. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Ted Strickland is handling the economy?

LIKELY VOTERS(Includes Early Voters)..............
                                                         WtBrnAgn
               Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Approve              35%     7%    74%    23%    31%    39%    25%
Disapprove           58     85     17     73     63     54     66
DK/NA                 7      8      9      4      6      7      8

21. Do you think Ohio's economy is getting better, getting worse, or staying about the same?

LIKELY VOTERS(Includes Early Voters)..............
                                                          WtBrnAgn
                Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Better               14%     4%    31%     6%    13%    15%    12%
Worse                45     64     18     52     47     42     55
The same             40     31     49     41     39     41     33
DK/NA                 2      1      2      2      2      2      -

23. I am going to mention four phrases and ask you which one best describes how you feel about the way the state government works. Do you feel enthusiastic, satisfied but not enthusiastic, dissatisfied but not angry, or angry?

LIKELY VOTERS(Includes Early Voters)..............
                                                           WtBrnAgn
                 Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Enthusiastic,         2%     -      5%     0%     0%     3%     3%
Sat/Not enthusiastic 27     11     54     18     24     31     21
Dis/Not angry        52     63     35     59     55     48     55
Angry                18     25      6     21     19     16     20
DK/NA                 1      2      1      1      1      1      -

TEXT CREDIT: Quinnipiac University • 275 Mount Carmel Ave. • Hamden, CT 06518-1908 • 203-582-8200

Russ Feingold Continues Illegal Use of NFL Footage VIDEO

There are 100 members of the US Senate. 57 of them, including Russ Feingold, are lawyers. That would be fine if we had a lawsuit to settle. But we have an economy to fix.

[Oshkosh, WI] Following calls from the National Football League (NFL) earlier today for Senator Russ Feingold to remove his attack ad from the air, the Senator’s campaign reportedly agreed to remove the illegally used footage from their ad. But in just one more example of Senator Feingold saying one thing and doing another, he continues to run his misleading attack ad, despite the NFL’s request.

“Senator Feingold’s tendency to talk out of both sides of his mouth is nothing short of shameful and dishonest,” Ron Johnson for Senate Spokeswoman Sara Sendek said. “Just like a typical career politician Senator Feingold told the NFL and the public the ad would be pulled, while continuing to air the very ad in question. It is time for Senator Feingold to end his partisan trickery and start being honest with the voters of Wisconsin.”

TEXT CREDIT: Ron Johnson for Senate

VIDEO CREDIT: Ron4Senate

Carl Paladino to Cut Capital Gains, Corporate Franchise Taxes VIDEO

Carl Paladino to Cut Capital Gains, Corporate Franchise Taxes VIDEO

VIDEO CREDIT: Paladinoforthepeople

Eric Cantor Awarded By Manufacturers For Commitment To Pro-Growth Policies

Eric Cantor (R-VA) addresses the spring 2010 President's Club meeting By The Heritage Foundation Think Tank All Rights Reserved

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Cantor (VA-07) was awarded this week with the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence based on his strong voting record on behalf of American workers and manufacturers in the 111th Congress. This award recognizes members of Congress who are committed to pro-growth and pro-manufacturing policies that will grow the economy and create quality jobs.

“The United States is the most productive and innovative nation in history, and American manufacturers are a big reason why. Yet, I remain concerned that when I meet with local manufacturers in Virginia, they tell me that in order to remain competitive we must stop Washington’s assault on our free enterprise system. Faced with increasing uncertainty, they don’t know which burdensome tax hike, regulation or mandate will come next, and therefore are reluctant to hire new employees, assume risk and make investments—all crucial components of any economic recovery.

“Hard-working Americans need a signal that their government finally gets it. We can start by cutting spending, reining in the size of government, and replacing overregulation with smart regulation. These steps will help get Americans back to work and our economy going again. Right now, we must focus on fostering an economic environment conducive to investment, innovation and job creation which is why I will continue to fight for lower taxes and less government regulations on the working people of Virginia,” Congressman Cantor said.

Background: The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the nation’s largest industrial trade association representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Voting records for all members of Congress are available at www.nam.org/111thCongress. The NAM is non-partisan, does not have a political action committee and does not endorse candidates. ###


TEXT CREDIT: Eric Cantor || Republican Whip October 5, 2010 Contact: Brad Dayspring 202-226-5249

Connecticut Senate Debate Linda McMahon Richard Blumenthal FULL DEBATE STREAMING VIDEO

Bristol Mum Festival Parade By Linda McMahon For Senate. All Rights Reserved.

Connecticut Senate Debate Linda McMahon Richard Blumenthal FULL DEBATE STREAMING VIDEO. Hartford, CT. Running time :56 min. Connecticut U.S. Senate debate between Republican Linda McMahon and Democratic state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal held earlier October 4, 2010. This was the first debate between the two candidates running to replace retiring Democratic Senator Christopher Dodd.

VIDEO and TEXT CREDIT: C-SPAN

Christine O'Donnell I'm not a witch VIDEO

"I'm nothing you've heard. I'm you. None of us are perfect, but none of us can be happy with what we see all around us, Politicians who think spending, trading favors and backroom deals are the ways to stay in office. I'll go to Washington and do what you'd do. I'm Christine O'Donnell and I approve this message. I'm you."

VIDEO CREDIT: ablake34

Rob Portman Lee Fisher Ohio Senate debate 10/04/10 LIVE STREAMING VIDEO

Uploaded on July 8, 2010 by RobPortman All rights reserved.

Ohio U.S. Senate Rob Portman Lee Fisher meet in their first televised debate. 10/04/10 LIVE STREAMING VIDEO. The Ohio U.S. Senate debate between Democratic Lt. Governor Lee Fisher and former Republican Congressman Rob Portman. October 4, 2010, 7 pm. This is the first debate between the two candidates running to replace retiring Republican Senator George Voinovich.

Followed by the debate between former Manchester mayor and Republican candidate Frank Guinta and Democratic Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter for New Hampshire’s 1st House District.

Then Democrat John Kitzhaber and Republican Chris Dudley for the Governor’s seat of Oregon who held their first debate last week.

Next Connecticut U.S. Senate debate between Democratic state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Republican Linda McMahon held earlier this evening. This is the first debate between the two candidates running to replace retiring Democratic Senator Christopher Dodd.

VIDEO and TEXT CREDIT: C-SPAN

Linda McMahon If Richard Blumenthal lied about Vietnam, what else is he lying about? VIDEO

What else? Linda McMahon If Richard Blumenthal lied about Vietnam, what else is he lying about? VIDEO

VIDEO and TEXT CREDIT: LindaMcMahon2010

Austin Scott Surges to 8 Point Lead in New Poll

Results Reveal Backlash Against Marshall’s Big-Spending Record and Negative Ads. Macon, GA - Small businessman and GOP State Rep. Austin Scott has surged into an 8-point lead over Democrat incumbent Jim Marshall, according to a new poll commissioned by his campaign.

The poll, conducted from September 26-27 by American Viewpoint – Sen. Isakson’s pollster – shows Scott ahead of Marshall by a 46%-38% margin among the 300 likely voters surveyed. The survey has a +/- 5.7% margin of error.

Scott said, “Our team is very encouraged by these numbers. This poll shows what we’ve known all along—the voters in this district are concerned with the economy and job creation and want to put a stop to the big-spending, big-debt, job-killing agenda of Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Jim Marshall. But make no mistake, we have 32 days of hard work ahead of us. These results show that our common-sense conservative message is resonating, and that voters want a check and balance on Obama’s agenda in Washington.”

Among the poll’s other encouraging findings, only 34% of voters say Marshall’s done his job well enough to deserve re-election, while a majority (53%) say it’s time to give someone new a chance.

An American Viewpoint survey from July showed Scott trailing Marshall by a 39-44% margin. Since then, Marshall has launched a misleading, negative campaign. But Scott has responded forcefully by pointing to Marshall’s real record – including his support for Obama’s failed stimulus that helped create jobs in China, not Georgia.

Campaign spokesman Sam Ray said, “These numbers show why Jim Marshall has been desperately trying to distract from his voting record and what it’s done to the economy. This poll show voters agree we must have a new direction focused on halting runaway spending, promoting private sector job growth and getting the economy back on track.”

TEXT and IMAGE CREDIT: Austin Scott for Congress Contact: Sam Ray 703.624.6770

Jeff Perry Campaign Launches Web Video of Quincy Visit With U.S. Senator Brown

Senator Brown calls for greater fiscal responsibility and an end to 'dirty politics' by Democrats

SANDWICH – The Jeff Perry for Congress campaign launched a Web video today highlighting United States Senator Scott Brown's visit to Quincy yesterday in support of Jeff Perry.

During his visit to Quincy, Senator Brown spoke highly of Jeff Perry and said he hopes Perry can join him in Washington to fight against higher taxes and spending.

"I've known Jeff for awhile. We worked in the Legislature together," said Senator Brown. "Being the new guy in Washington, I need other new people who are going to be fighting the raising of taxes and the spending that's going on. Somebody who's going to be a fiscal hawk, and concerned about our national security. And, it's important to have someone who's independent and who's going to fight for the interests of the people of the 10th [Congressional District]."

Reducing the size of the $13 trillion national debt is a fiscal priority for Perry in his campaign. Last week, Perry pledged publicly not to request earmarks in the federal budget, earning him the endorsement of the nationwide Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Political Action Committee (CCAGW PAC) in the 10th Congressional district race. He has also voiced support for passage of constitutional amendments for a balanced budget and for presidential line item veto authority.

Senator Brown also addressed repeated campaign attacks against Perry by his Democratic opponent during the campaign.

"It's important for Bill to start focusing on the issues and get the election out of the gutter," Brown said. "When I was campaigning, my opponent tried that kind of 'dirty politics' playbook on me, and the voters rejected it. A lot of the issues that he's discussing have been aired, and the people down in the 10th [Congressional District] spoke. People are concerned about jobs, taxes, spending, debt, and how we protect ourselves from any terrorist activities. And I encourage him to start talking about the issues."

Speaking about Brown's visit in support of his campaign, Perry said, "I appreciate Senator Brown's support. Like Senator Brown, I am concerned about the lightning pace at which our national debt is increasing. At more than $13 trillion, our national debt is quickly becoming a national security issue, in addition to threatening the quality of life for future generations. I am prepared to go to Washington to keep taxes low and cut out the wasteful spending so we can reduce our national debt and get our federal budget back on track. We cannot continue with business as usual in Washington."

TEXT CREDIT: Jeff Perry for Congress

VIDEO CREDID: electjeffperry

Ryan Frazier Announces Two Key Endorsements at Economic Roundtable

Ryan Frazier, candidate for the 7th Congressional District, today announced two key endorsements in his bid to become the next Congressman from the 7th Congressional District of Colorado. Frazier announced the endorsements of the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at the economic roundtable he hosted with Finance Professor Sanjai Bhagat, and businessman Rich Sokol.

“I’m honored to receive these crucial endorsements from small business advocacy groups,” Frazier said. “It’s time for new leadership, and a new way forward, in Congress.”

“It is evident…that you recognize and appreciate many of the issues that are of importance to the HCC membership,” Helga Grunerud, Executive Director of HCC, wrote in the endorsement letter. “For that reason, and numerous others, we – as an association – are excited to stand behind you as you campaign for a leadership position on our issues.”

“On behalf of the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than three million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region, I am pleased to inform you that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors has endorsed your [Ryan Frazier’s] candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives,” Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO of the Chamber, wrote in a letter. “We will encourage the business community to vigorously support your candidacy.”

“Our campaign continues to gain momentum,” Frazier concluded. “Congress needs new voices who will advocate for small businesses all across our great nation.”

TEXT and IMAGE CREDIT: Ryan Frazier for Colorado - P.O. Box 140182 - Edgewater, CO 80214-0182 Phone: 303-872-3823 | Fax: 303-648-4789

Alan Grayson: Hates Children, Hates Seniors, Loves Satan VIDEO

Alan Grayson: Hates Children, Hates Seniors, Loves Satan VIDEO

"In context, out of context, whatever." In light of Alan Grayson's false attack ads against his Republican opponent Dan Webster, the Townhall.com editorial team approves this fake message.

VIDEO and TEXT CREDIT: KatiePavlich

Make Mine Freedom VIDEO

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Extension Department of Harding College. Animation Studio: John Sutherland Productions. Directed By: William Hanna, Joseph Barbera. Produced By: Fred Quimby.

Released Theatrically U.S.A. on February 25, 1948. Running Time: 9:46 minutes. TechniColor.

Make Mine Freedom from Harding College, by John Sutherland (1948) (H/T to Stephan via FRC Action The Cloakroom)

This movie is part of the collection: Prelinger Archives
Producer: Sutherland (John) Productions
Sponsor: Harding College (Searcy, Arkansas)
Audio/Visual: Sd, C
Keywords: Cold War; Animation: Advertising; Capitalism
Creative Commons license: Public Domain

Alan Grayson - A National Embarrassment VIDEO

October 1, 2010 NRCC Airs Ad In FL-08 Alan Grayson - A National Embarrassment VIDEO.

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is a political committee devoted to increasing the 179-member Republican Conference in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The NRCC is governed by its chairman, U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions (TX-32), and an executive committee composed of Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

TEXT CREDIT: he National Republican Congressional Committee

VIDEO CREDIT: TheNRCC

Dan Debicella New Survey Shows CT-4 Race a Dead Heat, Tied at 42-42 Percent

Dan Debicella with his wife Alexandra

Norwalk, CT – Debicella for Congress today released the results of a new poll showing Dan Debicella in a dead heat with Jim Himes, while Dan continues gaining significant ground among key groups of voters. “Among likely voters, Dan has caught Jim Himes and the race is now a dead heat at 42 to 42 percent,” said Debicella spokeswoman Ashley Maagero.

“With just 30 days to go until the election, Jim Himes’ desperate attempts to mislead voters about Dan’s record are not working. Dan has now overtaken Himes in several important categories, including those who are most likely to vote (+2), and leads independents (+19 at 47-28). Overwhelmingly, voters in the district oppose Jim Himes’ support of the failed stimulus package, massive government bailouts and his record of voting 95 percent of the time with Nancy Pelosi and liberal Democrats. The trend is clear: the more voters learn about Jim Himes, the less they like him. The inverse is true for Dan.”

“As the mood of voters strongly trends Republican, Congressman Himes’ most recent decision to cast the deciding vote to adjourn Congress before voting on the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts has left Fairfield County families stranded again. It is clear Himes will continue to face an uphill battle against his own record, as key voting blocks keep breaking Dan’s way.”

Top Lines

* Dan Debicella and Jim Himes both garner 42% in our latest survey, with 14% undecided. This represents an improvement from our August poll, where Himes led Dan by a 42%-38% score. Thus, Himes has been stuck at 42% for over a month, despite his barrage of negative attacks against Dan.
* Dan leads 47%-28% among voters with no party affiliation.
* Dan leads 44%-42% among voters who are most likely to turn out.
* Among voters who have heard of both candidates, Dan leads 45%-42%. Among voters who have an opinion of both candidates, Dan leads 53%-38%.
* The Republican leads the generic ballot, 43%-41%.
* By a 50%-40% margin, voters prefer a Republican to provide a check and balance to the Speaker and the President, rather than a Democrat who will support their programs.
* The Bottom Line: For the ballot to be tied at this stage is a testament to Dan and the kind of candidate he is. He has clearly weathered a significant assault, courtesy of Himes and DCCC, and he is in a stronger position than ever.
* Beyond Dan’s strengths, is the fact that the overall national political environment favors Republicans, and actually continues to grow more strongly in our favor.
* National Research Inc. conducted a telephone survey in Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District on September 27-28, 2010. The survey was conducted among 300 likely voters and has a margin of error of +/- 5.66% in 95 out of 100 cases. 36% of the sample are registered Democrats, 34% are registered Republicans and 30% are registered unaffiliated/undeclared voters.
* National Research Inc. is a national political and corporate polling firm, whose client list includes New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Congressman Leonard Lance, and Republican candidates and officeholders throughout the country.

TEXT CREDIT: Debicella For Congress

IMAGE CREDIT: Dan Debicella Facebook

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell Weekly Republican Address TEXT VIDEO 10/02/10

Good morning. This is Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.

Over the past 19 months, we’ve witnessed something truly remarkable in Washington.

We’ve seen a governing party basically tune out the American people who elected them and aggressively advance an agenda that most Americans vehemently opposed.

In fact, the more Americans spoke out against government takeovers, government-run health care, wasteful spending, and debt, the more Democratic lawmakers seemed to dig in.

This is a pretty risky approach in a nation where the government, to quote the Declaration of Independence, derives its powers from the consent of the governed. It’s also the main reason most people expect Republicans to do pretty well in the upcoming November elections.

But Republicans aren’t under any illusions. We know voters are primarily interested in stopping the government freight train and sending a message to both parties this November.

They want all of us to know that we work for them, not the other way around.

And they want us to do something about jobs. Because chronic unemployment is not a second-tier issue: it’s a national crisis.

At the moment, nearly 15 million Americans are currently looking for work and can’t find it.

Another 11 million are working below their skill levels.

Yet virtually every single piece of major legislation Democrat leaders in Washington have proposed over the past 19 months has made it either harder for businesses to hire new workers or retain the workers they already have. And now they want to make it even worse.

Earlier this week, Democrat leaders who’ve spent the past year and a half working tirelessly to expand the reach of government, left town without doing the single most important thing they could have done for jobs.

Too preoccupied enacting the rest of their agenda, they neglected to pass or even propose legislation that would prevent one of the largest tax hikes in history.

As a result, at the stroke of midnight on December 31st, every American who pays income taxes is set to get a tax hike that Democrats have had two years to prevent.

The lowest income taxpayers will see a 50% increase in their federal income tax rate on their first $8,000 of income.

Middle class Americans will get hit hard, at the worst possible time.

Parents will see the child tax credit they’ve enjoyed for nearly a decade cut in half.

Many young people with college degrees will see the deduction they get on their loan interest vanish.

The death tax will rocket from 0 percent to 55 percent, meaning many Americans will soon have to hand over more than half of everything they have to the federal government before leaving it to their families.

Hundreds of thousands of small businesses will get socked with a job-killing tax hike.

And young couples will be penalized even more than they already are just for getting married.

All of these changes would overturn provisions that have been the law of the land for nearly ten years. And allowing them to happen at a time when so many are struggling makes no sense at all if you want to help the economy — something even the President admitted in the past.

That’s why I proposed a bill last month that would extend current law and prevent any of these tax hikes from taking place, S.3773, the Tax Hike Prevention Act.

Unfortunately, Democrats weren’t interested.

In the final days of the session, they had other priorities.

And whenever they were asked about this looming tax hike, they just blamed the Republicans.

They said that Republicans will be to blame for some people getting a tax hike because we didn’t think anyone should get a tax hike …

Now, I don’t get it either.

The fact is, the best way to help individuals and small businesses and the economy is to give them all the certainty that their taxes won’t be going up at the end of the year.

But Democrat leaders in Washington appear to have other plans with your money.

As the President recently said, and I’m quoting him directly: ‘I’ve got a whole bunch of better ways to spend that money.’

So after maxing out the national credit card on a failed Stimulus bill and a government-run health care bill, they want even more. And that’s why they are now holding middle class Americans hostage in a pursuit of their foolish desire to tax America’s job creators in the middle of a recession.

It makes you wonder who they’re listening to. I’m Mitch McConnell. Thanks for tuning in. ####

VIDEO CREDIT: gopweeklyaddress

Rush Limbaugh on Family Guy.VIDEO

Here's a peek of Rush Limbaugh's guest appearance on Family Guy Sunday (Oct. 3) episode. Catch this episode of FAMILY GUY, SUN at 9/8c, on FOX.

TEXT and VIDEO CREDIT: FoxBroadcasting

Carl Paladino Fred Dicker Statement Of Michael Caputo Camoaign Manager, Paladino For The People VIDEO

The New York Post sent a photographer to the Buffalo home where Carl Paladino's 10-year-old daughter lives with her mother. This photographer attempted to take photos of the child through the windows and subsequently attempted to follow the girl to a playground.

We believe this conduct puts Carl Paladino's daughter in harm's way, susceptible to kidnapping or sexual predators. This behavior by The New York Post and their senior political editor Fred Dicker is unacceptable. Endangering the safety of a 10-year-old child is repugnant.

Carl Paladino is passionate about the need to clean up the mess in Albany. The only thing he is more passionate about is his family. Carl is deeply concerned about the privacy of his children and grandchildren. His concern is well founded: in April his corporate and campaign office was threatened with a bomb by a serial felon - this man is being prosecuted today.

Fred Dicker has demonstrated his bias in this campaign from the beginning. Veteran observers recall a similar bias during the campaigns that elected Eliot Spitzer and George Pataki.

On September 17th, Mr. Dicker wrote of Cuomo's "tax and spending cut plan," although Mr. Cuomo has proposed no tax cut and no spending cut. Rather, Andrew Cuomo proposes to "slow the rate of growth of taxes."

When Andrew Cuomo's campaign charged Carl Paladino with receiving millions of dollars in state leases, Mr. Dicker failed to note that Andrew Cuomo or his Democratic predecessor reviewed and approved all of Mr. Paladino's leases.

When Mr. Dicker attacked Paladino campaign chairwoman Nancy Naples, for awarding bond underwriting to an underwriter active in the Conservative Party, Mr. Dicker failed to note that the Comptroller who succeeded Nancy did the very same thing and Nancy was never accused of any improper conduct. And Mr. Dicker knew it, because I told him. He failed to write it because it didn't fit the Cuomo campaign plan.

Andrew Cuomo is on Fred Dicker's speed dial.

Sadly, while Fred Dicker may be on the payroll of The New York Post, his outrageous bias toward Mr. Cuomo is demonstrated again and again through his coverage of this campaign. Every political reporter and observer in the state knows his bias.

Carl Paladino has been repeatedly asked irrelevant questions regarding relationships he may have had while married. We challenge Fred Dicker to ask Andrew Cuomo this question on the record, since it has been posed repeatedly to Carl Paladino: "Did you engage in extramarital relationships while you were married?" A simple "Yes" or "No" will suffice.

Mr. Dicker will not ask this question of Cuomo, nor will Andrew Cuomo answer it.

Mr. Dicker gets extra Cuomo Brownie Points by claiming Carl threatened him. Carl has used this exact word choice throughout this campaign and several times on Mr. Dicker's radio show: he'll take out this government. He'll take out the bad guys. He'll take out Sheldon Silver.

Carl feels the same about Mr. Dicker, who is the best example of the cozy relationship some media have with the ruling elite. This is part of the problem in Albany, and Carl will take out the trash.

Mr. Dicker's real purpose in this charade is to help Andrew Cuomo avoid a public debate, where he might be forced to answer questions about his disastrous stewardship of the U.S. Department of Housing, where he's largely responsible for the sub prime mortgage crisis by requiring government agencies to purchase hundreds of millions of dollars worth of bad mortgages, costing U.S. taxpayers $2.4 trillion or why he has failed to prosecute Obama advisor and big Democratic fundraiser Steve Rattner for bribery, instead prosecuting the state official whose brother received the bribe, but not prosecuting Mr. Rattner, who made the $77,000 bribe in order to receive $75 million in state pension funds.

New York voters can judge Carl Paladino and Andrew Cuomo's relative fitness for the governorship only through such a debate. If Andrew Cuomo does not have the courage to debate his opponents, how can he have the courage to break the stranglehold of the special interests destroying this state?

Carl has returned to Buffalo to console his upset daughter. The Post photographers are gone. But will Mr. Dicker, who has no children, publish the photos? That is Carl's main concern. ###

TEXT CREDIT: Paladino for the People PO Box 447, Buffalo, NY 14205, David D'Arata, Treasurer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2010 Contact: Robin Wolfgang 716-863-0806 mc@paladinoforthepeople.com

VIDEO CREDIT: abcnews.go.com

Mitt Romney’s Free and Strong America PAC announced 38 additional endorsements of state and federal candidates running in Iowa

Today, Mitt Romney’s Free and Strong America PAC announced 38 additional endorsements of state and federal candidates running in Iowa and committed a total of $41,500 to their individual campaign committees. These endorsements follow the PAC’s earlier endorsement of Terry Branstad’s gubernatorial campaign. Among the endorsed candidates are:

Senator Chuck Grassley: Senator Chuck Grassley currently serves the people of Iowa in the U.S. Senate and is running for reelection. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.grassleyforsenate.com

Congressman Steve King: Congressman Steve King currently represents Iowa’s 5th Congressional District and is running for reelection. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.kingforcongress.com

Congressman Tom Latham: Congressman Tom Latham currently represents the 4th Congressional District of Iowa and is running for reelection. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.tomlatham.com.

Ben Lange: Ben Lange, an attorney, is now running to represent the 1st Congressional District of Iowa. For more information about him and his campaign, please visit www.langeforcongress.com.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks: Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a doctor, former small business owner, and retired Army Lt. Colonel, is now running to represent the 2nd Congressional District of Iowa. For more information about her and her campaign, visit www.millermeeks.com

State Senator Brad Zaun: Brad Zaun currently serves the people of Iowa in the State Senate and is now running to represent the 3rd Congressional District of Iowa. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.bradzaun.com.

Brenna Findley: Brenna Findley, an attorney and former chief of staff to Congressman Steve King, is now running to serve as Iowa’s next Attorney General. For more information about her and her campaign, visit www.findleyforiowa.com

Dave Jamison: Dave Jamison currently serves as the Story County Treasurer and is now running to serve as Iowa’s State Treasurer. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.votejamison.com

Matt Schultz: Matt Schultz, an attorney and City Councilman in Council Bluffs, is now running to serve as Iowa’s Secretary of State. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.votemattschultz.com

The PAC also announced that it is sending $2,500 each to the Congressional campaigns of King, Latham, Lange, and Miller-Meeks, $1,000 to Findley’s Attorney General campaign, $2,000 to Jamison’s State Treasurer campaign, and $2,000 to Schultz’s Secretary of State campaign. The PAC has previously contributed $5,000 to Grassley’s U.S. Senate campaign and $2,500 to Zaun’s Congressional campaign.

The PAC also announced the endorsements of, and contributions to, the following Iowa State Senate and State House candidates:

“The people of Iowa are fortunate to have so many good Republican candidates running for office who will fight against the culture of higher taxes, higher spending, and higher debt, and work to get our economy back on track. By electing candidates like these, we will finally get people back to work and turn our troubled economy around,” said Romney.

These endorsements are another in a series of state rollouts of the PAC’s 2010 endorsements, which are aimed at electing conservative candidates who will work to lower taxes and spending, restore commonsense principles to healthcare and get our economy moving again. As part of this program, Romney’s PAC also has announced endorsements in Ohio, Missouri, California, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, Nevada, Illinois, Georgia, Texas, Indiana, Idaho, New Mexico, Virginia, Florida, North Dakota, South Carolina, Utah, Maine, South Dakota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Wyoming, Colorado, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, Montana, Nebraska, Delaware, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New York, Kansas, West Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee, and Alabama.

TEXT and IMAGE CREDIT: Free and Strong America PAC

Rick Scott Leads In Florida Gov Race 49 43 percent Quinnipiac University Poll

Scott Leads In Florida Gov Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Obama Approval 16 Points In The Hole.

Republican Rick Scott holds a 49 - 43 percent lead over State Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, the Democrat, in the race to become Florida's next governor, according to today's Quinnipiac University poll of likely voters whose overall low opinion of President Barack Obama appears to be dragging Sink down.

Scott's lead comes despite a television advertising campaign that voters say they find annoying, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University survey, conducted by live interviewers, finds. This first likely voter general election survey in Florida in this election cycle can not be compared with prior surveys of registered voters.

Although Scott holds a 6-point lead in the horse race, the candidates have almost identical favorability ratings from Florida likely voters: 39 - 39 percent for Sink and 41 - 40 percent for Scott.

Florida likely voters disapprove 56 - 40 percent of the job President Obama is doing. Democrats approve 83 - 15 percent, while disapproval is 92 - 6 percent among Republicans and 56 - 38 percent among independent voters.

"Rick Scott's millions in TV advertising may annoy voters, but it won him the Republican nomination and is pushing him to a 6-point general election lead," said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.

"It's no surprise that Scott's campaigning and advertising has been trying to tie State CFO Alex Sink to President Barack Obama. The president's low ratings, especially among independents who are likely to decide the governor's race, are a problem for Ms. Sink's campaign."

"It's a fair bet that if the president had a 56 - 40 percent approval rating, instead of the opposite, Sink probably would be ahead," Brown added.

Although Sink could become Florida's first female governor, there is only a small gender gap in the matchup: Women support Scott 47 - 43 percent while men back him 50 - 42 percent.

Only 14 percent of likely voters who name a candidate say they might change their mind, including 16 percent of Sink backers and 13 percent of Scott supporters.

"There aren't very many undecided voters and relatively few who say they might switch their allegiance, which means this race is likely to be close until Election Day," said Brown. "Whichever side does the best job getting its people to the polls is likely to be the winner."

Scott's edge in the horse race may be tied to the public perception that he would be better able to rebuild the state's economy, 48 - 39 percent, than can Ms. Sink. On rebuilding the economy, Scott enjoys a 48 - 34 percent lead among independent voters.

Scott, a former health care executive, was a political unknown until last spring when he began the biggest television advertising campaign in Florida political history.

Among likely voters, 89 percent said they had seen Scott's TV ads and 54 percent of that group call the ads annoying, while 40 percent say they are informative. But 43 percent of likely voters say Scott's campaign advertising is "the right amount" while 38 percent call it "excessive," and 11 percent say "not enough."

Almost as many likely voters, 87 percent, have seen Sink's commercials. This group splits 47 - 46 percent on whether the ads are informative or annoying. More than half, 51 percent, say the Sink ad spending is "about right," while 17 percent call it "excessive" and 21 percent say it's "not enough."

From September 23 - 28, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,151 Florida likely voters with a margin of error of +/- 2.9 percentage points.

The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts public opinion surveys in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio and the nation as a public service and for research. For more data or RSS feed - http://www.quinnipiac.edu/polling.xml, or call (203) 582-5201.

1. If the election for Governor were being held today, and the candidates were Alex Sink the Democrat and Rick Scott the Republican, for whom would you vote? (If undecided) If you had to choose today, would you vote for Sink or Scott? (This table includes Leaners).

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

                                                              WtBrnAgn
    Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Sink                 43%     8%    87%    40%    42%    43%    21%
Scott                49     87      9     46     50     47     71
SMONE ELSE(VOL)       1      1      -      2      1      2      2
WLDN'T VOTE(VOL)      -      -      -      -      -      -      -
DK/NA                 7      3      4     12      6      8      6

    PartOf        ANGRY WITH
    TeaPartyQ25   StateGovQ26

Sink                 11%           42%
Scott                83            49
SMONE ELSE(VOL)       2             2
WLDN'T VOTE(VOL)      -             -
DK/NA                 4             6

1a. Is your mind made up, or do you think you might change your mind before the
election?

      LIKELY VOTERS.............................
                                  CAND CHOICE Q1
      Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    AS     RS

Made up              85%    87%    91%    75%    83%    86%
Might change         14     12      9     23     16     13
DK/NA                 1      1      -      2      1      1

2. (If Sink voter) Is your vote for Governor mainly for Sink or against Scott? (*subgroups not large enough to report)

LIKELY SINK VOTERS................................

                                                               WtBrnAgn
         Tot    *Rep   Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    *Evnglcl

For Sink             58%           67%    39%    54%    62%
Against Scott        35            27     51     39     30
DK/NA                 7             6     10      7      8

3. (If Scott voter) Is your vote for Governor mainly for Scott or against Sink? (*subgroup not large enough to report)

LIKELY SCOTT VOTERS...............................

  WtBrnAgn
         Tot    Rep    *Dem   Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

For Scott            64%    68%           62%    66%    61%    60%
Against Sink         29     25            29     26     33     33
DK/NA                 7      7             9      9      6      7

4. Is your opinion of - Alex Sink favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about her?

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

Favorable            39%    13%    76%    33%    38%    41%    22%
Unfavorable          39     64     10     37     39     39     60
Hvn't hrd enough     19     18     13     27     19     18     15
REFUSED               3      5      1      4      4      2      3

           PartOf        ANGRY WITH
           TeaPartyQ25   StateGovQ26

Favorable            13%           36%
Unfavorable          69            51
Hvn't hrd enough     16            12
REFUSED               2             1

5. Is your opinion of - Rick Scott favorable, unfavorable or haven't you heard enough about him?

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

                                                      WtBrnAgn
            Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Favorable            41%    72%     9%    39%    43%    38%    56%
Unfavorable          40     14     71     38     39     41     25
Hvn't hrd enough     17     12     20     20     15     18     16
REFUSED               2      3      1      3      2      3      3

            PartOf        ANGRY WITH
            TeaPartyQ25   StateGovQ26

Favorable            69%           41%
Unfavorable          20            45
Hvn't hrd enough      8            13
REFUSED               2             1

12. Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think would do a better job rebuilding Florida's economy, Alex Sink or Rick Scott?

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

Sink                 39%     7%    81%    34%    38%    40%    19%
Scott                48     83      9     48     50     47     71
NO DIFF(VOL)          4      2      5      5      5      3      4
DK/NA                 9      7      5     13      8     10      7

13. Have you seen any of Alex Sink's television advertisements for this year's election for Governor?

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

Yes                  87%    84%    91%    85%    85%    90%    90%
No                   12     14      9     14     14     10      9
DK/NA                 1      1      -      1      1      -      1

14. (Have seen ads q13) From what you have seen of Alex Sink's television ads, are they more informative or more annoying?

LIKELY VOTERS(SEEN ADS Q13).......................

                                                               WtBrnAgn
               Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Informative          47%    26%    73%    42%    46%    47%    32%
Annoying             46     66     22     51     47     46     61
DK/NA                 7      7      5      7      7      7      7

15. Thinking about the Sink campaign's amount of advertising on television, radio, and through mail, do you think Alex Sink's campaign advertising has been excessive, just about right, or not enough?

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

                                                               WtBrnAgn
               Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Excessive            17%    20%     7%    22%    15%    20%    24%
About right          51     53     57     47     50     53     57
Not enough           21     14     29     20     24     18     10
DK/NA                10     13      6     10     11      9      9

16. Have you seen any of Rick Scott's television advertisements for this year's election for Governor?

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

                                                               WtBrnAgn
               Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Yes                  89%    88%    89%    91%    88%    91%    89%
No                   10     10      9      8     11      8     11
DK/NA                 1      1      1      1      2      1      -

17. (Have seen ads q16) From what you have seen of Rick Scott's television ads, are they more informative or more annoying?

LIKELY VOTERS(SEEN ADS Q16).......................

                                                               WtBrnAgn
               Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom    Evnglcl

Informative          40%    66%    15%    38%    40%    41%    57%
Annoying             54     28     80     56     55     53     37
DK/NA                 6      6      6      6      5      6      6

18. Thinking about the Scott campaign's amount of advertising on television, radio, and through mail, do you think Rick Scott's campaign advertising has been excessive, just about right, or not enough?

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

Excessive            38%    20%    56%    41%    40%    36%    29%
About right          43     60     27     40     41     45     55
Not enough           11     12      9     13     11     12     12
DK/NA                 8      9      9      7      9      8      5

24. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Barack Obama is handling hs job as President?

LIKELY VOTERS..................................... WtBrnAgn Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Evnglcl Approve 40% 6% 83% 38% 37% 44% 16% Disapprove 56 92 15 56 60 52 81 DK/NA 3 2 2 6 3 4 2 PartOf ANGRY WITH TeaPartyQ25 FederalGovQ27 Approve 7% 17% Disapprove 92 82 DK/NA 1 1

26. I am going to mention four phrases and ask you which one best describes how you feel about the way the state government works. Do you feel enthusiastic, satisfied but not enthusiastic, dissatisfied but not angry, or angry?

LIKELY VOTERS..................................... WtBrnAgn Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Evnglcl Enthusiastic, 2% 3% 2% 1% 2% 3% 3% Satisfied 32 30 36 34 31 33 30 Dissatisfied 48 50 46 46 50 45 49 Angry 16 14 14 17 16 16 17 DK/NA 2 3 2 2 1 4 1

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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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