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

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

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

Text Transcript of "Morning to Night":

ANNOUNCER: Alex Sink is always with you,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Liberal Alex Sink Higher Taxes Morning, noon and night.

Background:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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H.R.240 Individual AMT Repeal Act FULL TEXT

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

Rep. Garrett Seeks Cosponsors to Abolish the Alternative Minimum Tax

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

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

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

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

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

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 7, 2009

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

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

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

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

SEC. 2. REPEAL OF INDIVIDUAL ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

LIKELY VOTERS.........

                            CAND CHOICE Q4
                  Tot    KG     JD



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

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

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

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

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

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Carly Fiorina Launches Statewide General Election Advertising Campaign VIDEO

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

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

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

TEXT TRANSCRIPT and Facts About “Sir”

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

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

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

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

CHYRON: “So Wrong. Too Long.”

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A Pledge to America VIDEO FULL TEXT

A Pledge to America VIDEO FULL TEXT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Text Transcript:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts public opinion surveys in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio and nationwide 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 Andrew Cuomo the Democrat and Carl Paladino the Republican, for whom would you vote? (If undecided) If you had to choose today, would you vote for Cuomo or Paladino? This table includes "Leaners".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

                     Tot    Rep    Dem    Ind    Men    Wom

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

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Sarah Palin Tea Party is the future of politics VIDEO

Enjoy the video! And please support commonsense conservative candidates who will work with you, and for you, to provide solutions to America's challenges. Constitutionalists who are running for the right reasons will put our country back on course -- for opportunity and freedom for all.

Sarah Palin

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The National Republican Trust PAC blasts Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski for her attempt to launch a "write in" campaign for Senate

Leading Conservative PAC Writes Off Murkowski's Write-In Effort.

WASHINGTON, -- The National Republican Trust PAC (www.GOPTrust.com) blasts Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski for her attempt to launch a "write in" campaign for Senate.

Scott Wheeler, Executive Director of the nation's leading conservative PAC, released the following statement:

"We are calling on the Republican leadership to publicly denounce Murkowski's pathetic attempt to cling to high office and demand that she immediately abandon this outrageous attempt to subvert the will of Alaska voters.

"Senator Murkowski lost the Republican Primary because her too liberal voting record did not sit well with the voters of Alaska. If you go to Washington to expand the power of the government and not the individual freedoms of the electorate you will be voted out of office.

"I'm disappointed but not surprised by Murkowski's actions. Professional politicians like Murkowski feel entitled to their position within the ruling class. Instead of listening to the will of the voters Murkowski will now try distort her record in a desperate attempt to cling to power."

Wheeler continued: "The GOP Trust is fully supporting Joe Miller and his bid to return a Conservative Majority to the U.S. Senate. We are prepared to help in anyway including an independent expenditure ad campaign to ensure Miller is elected."

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Contributions to The National Republican Trust PAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. No corporate funds are accepted.

The National Republican Trust PAC is not an official RNC committee. We are conservative Republicans dedicated to helping restore the GOP to its historic conservative roots by mobilizing like-minded Republicans nationwide.

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American Crossroads Alexi Giannoulias Illinois 'Driver Error' VIDEO

American Crossroads, the tax-exempt group political group founded by GOP strategist Karl Rove and others, will run its first Illinois ad on Wednesday attacking Democratic Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias.

The American Crossroads ad will run in Chicago, Springfield and St. Louis for one week at a cost of $482,000.

"Alexi Giannoulias is quite a driver .... He helped drive his family's Broadway Bank into the ditch." "Friends don't let friends drive Alexi."

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Rick Scott, Liberal Alex Sink…Higher Taxes…Morning, noon and night.VIDEO

Scott Campaign Ad Illustrates The Affect CFO Alex Sink’s Support For Higher Taxes Has On Floridians.

“Liberal Alex Sink…Higher Taxes…Morning, noon and night.”

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Rick Scott For Florida campaign today launched a new ad on CFO Alex Sink’s support of higher taxes, which affect Floridians “morning, noon, and night.”

“CFO Alex Sink is an Obama liberal who has consistently supported higher taxes in Floridians,” said Scott campaign spokesman Joe Kildea. “Her record shows clear support for higher taxes on items from water to property taxes to cable television. Floridians are tired of the same liberal policies that have killed jobs and exploded the deficit. Rick Scott is an outsider with an honest plan to turn Florida around and create 700,000 private sector jobs.”

Text Transcript: of the new ad:

ANNOUNCER: Alex Sink is always with you…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Liberal Alex Sink…Higher Taxes…Morning, noon and night.

Video link to the new ad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X47GMNJuiJA

Background

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

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

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

See ATR Report: http://www.atr.org/obamacare-taxes-final-tab-a4744#

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

TEXT CREDIT: Rick Scott, Republican, for Governor

VIDEO CREDIT: ScottForFlorida

Bob Ehrlich, Martin O’Malley’s Greatest Hits VIDEO

In one of the oddest developments in the campaign to date, Governor Martin O’Malley recently raised the subject of tax increases in Maryland. Since he is responsible for the largest tax increase in Maryland history, we thought Marylanders would find this video of interest.

Days after Governor O’Malley celebrated his $6.3 billion tax increase in November 2007, economists told The Washington Post that the O’Malley tax package, “will place an unfair burden on low income families.” America plunged into recession one month after he signed these taxes into law. Nearly 100,000 Marylanders have since lost their jobs and 3,000 small businesses have closed. We should helping these folks in a tough economy, not hurting them.

Bob Ehrlich and Martin O’Malley have very different views about your taxes. Bob believes that Marylanders deserve to keep more of their earnings in order to save for their future, spend as they see fit, or invest in their own small business in order to grow and create jobs. That’s why he defeated $7.5 billion in tax increases during his first term and it’s why he’s pledged not to raise your taxes if elected in November.

Martin O’Malley disagrees. He believes that forcing you to pay the largest tax increase in Maryland history isn’t enough. He refuses to rule out raising your taxes next year. With so many Marylanders struggling to get by in this economy, we can’t afford to have government dipping into our wallets again next year.

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TEXT CREDIT: BOB EHRLICH FOR MARYLAND

Republican Governors Association Martin O’Malley: Moving Maryland Backward VIDEO

Martin O’Malley: Moving Maryland Backward

The Republican Governors Association released its first ad in Maryland today about O’Malley’s failed economic policies.


Martin O’Malley: Moving Maryland Backward
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The Republican Governors Association released its first ad in Maryland today about O’Malley’s failed economic policies. The ad can be viewed on the RGA’s new website, www.MartinsMess.com.

“Martin O’Malley’s administration has been a huge disappointment,” said RGA spokesman Chris Schrimpf. “Voters know they were better off four years ago before O’Malley passed the largest tax increase in state history, causing thousands of businesses to leave the state.”

While O’Malley has been governor unemployment in Maryland doubled and more than three thousand businesses closed or moved to other states. O’Malley passed the largest tax increase in state history. He raised taxes on businesses and individuals. He also raised the state’s sales tax. Despite all those tax increases O’Malley has said he’s open to raising more taxes.

“Maryland just can’t afford four more years of Martin O’Malley,” said Schrimpf.

A FULL TEXT transcript of the ad is below:

With Martin O’Malley as Governor, Maryland has moved backward, not forward

Unemployment has doubled

More than three thousand Maryland businesses have closed or moved to other states

O’Malley passed the largest tax increase in history

A twenty percent sales tax hike

Job-killing taxes on business

And now O’Malley says he’s open to raising taxes again

Martin O’Malley: Higher Taxes, Fewer Jobs – moving Maryland backwards

Posted by admin in Uncategorized on September 21st,

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TEXT CREDIT: Republican Governors Association

Charlie Dent, John Callahan's Deficits VIDEO

TV Ad -- Deficits

John Callahan's claim to have balanced budgets comes under attack -- from fellow Democrats and an Independent financial auditor.

Given his track record as Mayor, would you trust him to control spending and deficits in Congress?

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Pelosi's Healthcare Takeover Not Enough for Dan Seals VIDEO

Latest NRCC TV Ads. Over the weekend, the NRCC released $1.7 million in new ads in Illinois, , Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin. You can watch the latest ads from Illinois below:

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Senate Conservatives Fund Christine O'Donnell 'Unafraid' VIDEO TEXT

2010 Delaware Senate TV Ad - "Unafraid"

New Spot Highlights Harry Reid's Claim that Coons is "My Pet"

Alexandria, VA — Today, the Senate Conservatives Fund (SCF), chaired by U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina) launched a new thirty-second television ad highlighting Chris Coons' deep ties to Washington demonstrated by Harry Reid's claim last week that Chris Coons was "my pet." The SCF ad comes just one day after the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) launched its first ad attacking Christine O'Donnell. SCF is working hard to fill the void in this race left by national Republicans who have indicated they won't invest in the race.

"Senator Reid let the cat out of the bag last week when he said Chris Coons was his pet," said Senator DeMint. "Folks in Delaware don't want to send another 'business as usual' politician to Washington. That's why Christine O'Donnell is the best choice. She's not afraid to stand up to the big spenders in both political parties."

SCF - TV - 0:30

FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT "Unafraid"

WHAT DO WE NEED IN WASHINGTON?

HARRY REID CALLS CHRIS COONS "HIS PET."

DELAWARE DOESN'T NEED A WASHINGTON CAREER POLITICIAN'S PET.

CHRISTINE O'DONNELL'S NOT AFRAID TO STAND UP TO THE PARTY BOSSES AND POWER BROKERS.

GET OUR ECONOMY MOVING AGAIN.

BALANCE THE BUDGET.

STOP THE BAILOUTS.

FREEDOM TO CHOOSE OUR DOCTORS AND HEALTH PLANS.

CHRISTINE O'DONNELL STANDS UP FOR US, NOT FOR WASHINGTON.

PAID FOR BY SENATE CONSERVATVES FUND, WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT OF THIS MESSAGE.

"Democrats are spending money in this race because they know Christine can win," said Matt Hoskins, spokesman for the Senate Conservatives Fund. "Republicans cannot abandon her and give up on this seat."

In addition to this new ad, SCF also raised $174,000 last week for Christine O'Donnell's campaign to fill the gap left by national Republicans who decided not to invest in the race.

The Senate Conservatives Fund is a political action committee dedicated to electing principled conservative leaders to the United States Senate. SCF often backs underdog candidates who have been overlooked or even opposed by the Washington establishment. Besides O'Donnell in Delaware, SCF is also supporting Pat Toomey in Pennsylvania, Marco Rubio in Florida, Ken Buck in Colorado, Rand Paul in Kentucky, Mike Lee in Utah, Sharron Angle in Nevada, Ron Johnson in Wisconsin, Dino Rossi in Washington, and Joe Miller in Alaska. ###

PAID FOR BY SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND AND NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE. SENATECONSERVATIVES.COM

"Americans across the country are looking for leaders like Christine O'Donnell who will stand up for them and stop the reckless spending in Washington," said Senator DeMint. "She is committed to getting our economy back on track by balancing our budget, lowering taxes, and ending the bailouts and takeovers."

VIDEO CREDIT: senateconservatives

TEXT CREDIT: Senate Conservatives Fund

Sarah Palin at the Iowa Republican Party’s annual Ronald Reagan Dinner VIDEO

Sarah Palin at the Iowa Republican Party’s annual Ronald Reagan Dinner FULL STREAMING VIDEO Sarah Palin spoke Friday night at the Iowa Republican Party’s annual Ronald Reagan Dinner in Des Moines. Governor Palin was in Iowa to raise money for the state Republican Party and to campaign for 2010 Iowa GOP candidates.

Palin on the Republican Party being the "Party of No," ... "the Obama administration is giving people a lot to say no about these days" ... “This is our movement, this is our moment, this is our morning in America,” she said expressing Ronald Reagan’s values.

IMAGE CREDIT: Iowa GOP

VIDEO CREDIT: C-SPAN

Values Voter Summit 2010 VIDEO TEXT TRANSCRIPT

OPENING CEREMONIES AND MORNING PLENARY SESSION - Regency Ballroom. Values Voter Summit 2010 FULL STREAMING VIDEO, FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT Friday Morning Session. Running time 3:12:00 AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSION - Regency Ballroom. Values Voter Summit 2010 FULL STREAMING VIDEO Friday Afternoon Session. Running time, 2:56:45

Welcome by Tony Perkins, President, FRC Action and Family Research Council (FRC)

Governor Mike Huckabee

Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK)

Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C.)

We Still Hold These Truths: Rediscovering Our Principles, Reclaiming Our Future - Matt Spalding, Director, B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies, The Heritage Foundation; Genevieve Wood, Vice President, Leadership for America Operations, The Heritage Foundation

Representative Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.)

Representative Mike Pence (R-Ind.)

Governor Mitt Romney

AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSION-Regency Ballroom

Senator Rick Santorum

Gary Bauer, President, American Values

Christine O'Donnell

Dr. Ergun Caner, Professor and Apologist, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Graduate School

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Panel
- Sgt. Brian Fleming
- Gen. Carl Mundy*
- Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis (U.S. Army-Ret.)
- Tony Perkins

We the People: The Tea Party's Place in American Politics
- Katy Abram, Activist
- Amy Kremer, Chairman, Tea Party Express
- Billie Tucker, Organizer, First Coast Tea Party
- Tom McClusky (moderator), Senior Vice President, FRC Action

Below are the transcripts from Friday Morning Session Values Voter Summit in PDF Format

• Former Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pa.)
• Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.)
• Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.)
• Former Governor Mike Huckabee
• Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.)
• Former Governor Mitt Romney

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TEXT and IMAGE CREDIT: valuesvotersummit.org

PDF FILES CREDIT: The Cloakroom:

Mike Pence Wins Values Voter Summit Straw Poll

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) has won Family Research Council Action's third-ever Values Voter Summit Straw Poll. Gov. Mike Huckabee finished in a close second place.

Only FRC Action members who were present at the event were allowed to vote.

Family Research Council Action President Tony Perkins released the following statement in reaction to the 2010 Values Voter Summit Straw Poll:

"The results of the presidential straw poll reflect the outcome of recent elections. Those who are truly conservative, fiscally and socially, are enthusiastically supported by voters."

The following are the straw poll results:

Presidential Candidate Name Total Votes Percentage

Mike Pence 170 24%
Mike Huckabee 159 22%
Mitt Romney 93 13%
Newt Gingrich 72 10%
Sarah Palin 51 7%
Rick Santorum 39 5%
Jim DeMint 38 5%
Bobby Jindal 15 2%
Mitch Daniels 13 2%
Chris Christie 11 2%
John Thune 11 2%
Bob McDonnell 10 1%
Marco Rubio 10 1%
Paul Ryan 7 1%
Haley Barbour 6 1%
Ron Paul 5 1%
Jan Brewer 1 0%
Undecided 12 2%

Vice Presidential Candidate Responses:

Mike Pence 119 16%
Sarah Palin 112 15%
Rick Santorum 75 10%
Paul Ryan 51 7%
Jim DeMint 45 6%
Mike Huckabee 43 6%
Marco Rubio 43 6%
Bobby Jindal 36 5%
Bob McDonnell 31 4%
Chris Christie 25 3%
Mitt Romney 25 3%
Newt Gingrich 24 3%
Jan Brewer 20 3%
John Thune 15 2%
Mitch Daniels 10 1%
Haley Barbour 6 1%
Ron Paul 5 1%
Undecided 38 5%

Members of FRC Action are only allowed to vote once. For more information on the Values Voter Summit, log onto www.valuesvotersummit.org.

TEXT CREDIT: FRC Action FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2010 CONTACT: J.P. Duffy or Darin Miller, (866) FRC-NEWS

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

Podcast of the address: Download MP3 for PODCAST FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT BELOW. Video of the address will be available here once the embargo is lifted. 6:00 a.m. ET, Saturday, September 18, 2010 || MP4 File || MPEG File || MOV File (Full HD - 2 GB)

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."

VIDEO CREDIT: Paladinoforthepeople

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.

VIDEO CREDIT: msnbc

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.

TEXT CREDIT: Pat Toomey for U.S. Senate,

VIDEO CREDIT: ToomeyForSenate

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.

TEXT and VIDEO CREDIT: RepGovs

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.

TEXT CREDIT: Republican Leader John Boehner

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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.”

TEXT CREDIT: Republican National Committee

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.”

TEXT CREDIT: National Republican Senatorial Committee