There's been a lot of talk lately about "winnable" versus "unwinnable" congressional districts. Often times I find the grassroots activists are torn how to handle these races. Many of them desperately want to win, while others will vote for anyone who's even marginally more conservative than the other candidate.
The division seems to come down to one simple question: Is it better to just win no matter what, or to try to win with a truly conservative candidate and know that principle trumped party.
So, I've made a poll. I have a diverse group of friends from all parties that are politically active and I'd love to know your thoughts!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
You Work For Us - Remember?
We've seen the protests in Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana.....We've witnessed the dereliction of duty by democrat lawmakers as they flee their states to avoid tough votes. We've watched in disbelief at the acts of violence by the union members and protestors.
We've watched as the American citizens have been mocked, degraded and betrayed by those that are supposed to represent us. One thing is clear, they have forgotten that THEY WORK FOR US.
"We the People" pay 100% of their salaries, and the majority of their benefits/pensions, and they have the audacity to call us greedy? I think this video shares the sentiments of those of us who are tired of being demonized for wanting to balance the budget, provide quality education for our children, and attempt to earn a living for our families. Enjoy, I know I did!
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Union Protester Strikes Young Female FreedomWorks Staffer
Today in Washington DC, FreedomWorks staffer and blogger Tabitha Hale was assaulted by a Communications Workers of America union protester. The altercation took place outside the FreedomWorks HQ in DC.
The protestors showed up at the headquarters this afternoon, and while Hale was videotaping, a protestor resorted to violence; hitting her with the sign he was carrying.
Remember, these are the same people that think it's okay to "Get a little bloody" when dealing with people that disagree with them.
Hale is a petite young woman, who's best known for her work with Smart Girl Politics and as a leader in the tea party movement.
Here's the video of the altercation:
I was in contact with Ms. Hale this afternoon, and she reported that she was unharmed and doing well. She's a tough one for sure. I doubt this guy knew that Hale is one of the most connected bloggers and New Media personalities in DC. There's no way that this won't go viral.
I only hope that those who allow and support this kind of behavior will finally see these people for who they are: nothing more than thugs for hire.
Special thanks to Michelle Malkin for breaking the story!
I was in contact with Ms. Hale this afternoon, and she reported that she was unharmed and doing well. She's a tough one for sure. I doubt this guy knew that Hale is one of the most connected bloggers and New Media personalities in DC. There's no way that this won't go viral.
I only hope that those who allow and support this kind of behavior will finally see these people for who they are: nothing more than thugs for hire.
Special thanks to Michelle Malkin for breaking the story!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Congressman David Wu Appears on Good Morning America
Congressman David Wu spoke with George Stephanopoulus this morning on Good Morning America. This was his first public appearance since the disturbing news of his strange behavior hit the headlines.
In his interview Wu stated that the last several months were a very stressful time in his life. When asked how he received treatment, he answered "I sought appropriate help at the time", later admitting he received counseling and medication.
When asked by Stephanopoulus if he could handle the job of being a congressman and could he assure his constituents that he wouldn't "crack" again under pressure, Wu stated that Oregon's first congressional district is a hi-tech district and "No one leads in American innovation the way that I do in the United States Congress..."
Do you still have questions about the ability of Congressman Wu to do his job?
Do you think he should step down and seek further help from professionals?
When asked by Stephanopoulus if he could handle the job of being a congressman and could he assure his constituents that he wouldn't "crack" again under pressure, Wu stated that Oregon's first congressional district is a hi-tech district and "No one leads in American innovation the way that I do in the United States Congress..."
Do you still have questions about the ability of Congressman Wu to do his job?
Do you think he should step down and seek further help from professionals?
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Gov. Chris Christie on Political Strategies
Is Gov. Christie willing to take on even the Republicans? It appears so!
In his speech today he took on newly elected republicans, as well as President Obama. "I look at what's happening in Washington DC right now, and I'm worried, I'm worried." He noted the lack of leadership from Obama in addressing the big things like Social Security and Medicare reform and instead focusing on high speed rail and internet.
He even stated that he wants newly elected House Republicans to "put up or shut up" when it comes to addressing entitlement reform. He suggested he'd be willing to support their republican primary opponent in the next election if necessary if they dodge the big issues. HotAir has a great post here.
Gov. Christie addressed the big issues by saying, "Now this has become, I read a political strategy...." Let me suggest to you that my children's future and your children's future is more important than some political strategy."
He's exactly right. If we're not willing to look at the debt, the spending, and reforming the programs that are bankrupting our nation, our children will have a much lower quality of life than you and I did growing up.
I'd like it to be said of me that I did all I could to educate people, inspire people to get involved and change the direction of this country so that my children can grow up in the country that is known for exceptionalism. How about you?
Gov. Christie on What Success Looks Like
In his latest speech at the American Enterprise Institute, Gov. Christie has made it abundantly clear that he couldn't care less about being re-elected nor about making friends in the process of cleaning up New Jersey. He stated that he is less worried about the next election than he is the country we are leaving for the next generation.
He cares about the future he is leaving for his children and someday his grandchildren, and it shows. In his speech he references the need for bold leadership in times of crisis and that America is "teetering on the brink of disaster," and "that if you call yourself a leader but you're in the back of the pack, it's not really leadership is it?"
The speech, titled "It's Time to Do The Big Things", is an hour long synopsis of why America is great, what we have to do to keep it great and what leadership looks like.
Christie stated that "It seems to me that what America is really all about, is a group of people who came here from every corner of the earth because they wanted a chance for greatness, that's what has made us the greatest country on earth".
Gov.Christie: People are Ready to Hear the Truth
Gov. Chris Christie gave an hour long speech today at the American Enterprise Institute doing what he does best: Speaking the truth. According to Gov. Christie, people are ready to hear it.
Christie talked in length a lot about what leadership looks like, making tough choices and governing for the future not just for the next election.
You can watch the full video online HERE
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Undocumented Students Lobby for Special Deals
Like most states, Oregon colleges allow for a significant tuition reduction to legal instate Oregon residents. Now, some lawmakers with the help of lobbying groups like the Service Employees International Union and the American Federation of Teachers hope to get special tuition reductions for undocumented and illegal students.
The bill, titled the "Tuition Equity" bill would allow students who have attended an Oregon high school for three years or more and who are actively working on their US Citizenship to receive the same tuition rates as legal Oregon residents.
Rep. Michael Dembrow (D) is one of the bills primary supporters. "We've already invested time and resources into these students in high school," Dembrow said. "Their dream of college has kept them going. They've taken the path we want all Oregonians to take but they've hit a roadblock that can be lifted with tuition equity."
If we are to believe the statement by Dembrow, being in the state illegally, and asking for special treatment for law breakers is the path we want all Oregonians to take? I'm confused, I thought we wanted Oregon students to follow the legal path to citizenship and play by the rules. Silly me.
What's even more disturbing is that there appears to be several Republican legislators on board with this bill as well. For more info, read the story in the Oregonian. Time to call your representatives friends, this one must be stopped!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Allen West Closes CPAC 2011
What a fitting way to close the CPAC 2011 conference. It was the largest attendance to date for the 47 year old gathering. Rep. West's speech was the perfect culmination to a great weekend filled with amazing examples of those who are willing to sacrifice so much for their country.
"You made your voices heard, and have reminded Washington DC, that this is a Representative Democracy, made up of the consent of the governed. You endured the relentless and hostile attacks of the liberal left, such as being called racists. Perhaps they should see who is standing here as your Key Note Speaker."
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| Closing Key Note Address by Rep. Allen West |
Take the time to watch this speech, it will give you hope for our country and our future!
Phyllis Schlafly: The Example's Been Set For Conservative Women
This past weekend I attended an outstanding panel at CPAC sponsored by the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute. The all female panel included: Cleta Mitchell, SE Cupp, Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann, and the unflappable Phyllis Schlafly.
The panel began with Rep. Michelle Bachmann presenting Phyllis with a "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the American Conservative Union. If you're not familiar with the incomparable Phyllis Schlafly, you're missing out on a gem of American History and the rise of the conservative woman. At the spry age of 86, Ms. Schlafly delivered one of the most encouraging and heartwarming speeches of the entire event.
She spoke of the many challenges she's faced as an outspoken conservative woman. At one point in her life she even had to travel under assumed names to thwart off death threats against her. Her words today are more relevant than ever.
She spoke highly of the tea party, saying "they're just wonderful people" and "we welcome them." She also likened it to when she began in politics in the early 70's stating "Many of the people that I brought in had never been involved in politics before. They didn't even know where the capitol was until I put them on the bus and aimed them in the right direction."
She also remarked at the similarities between the changes that needed to take place in the Republican party then and now saying, "In those years... the Republican Party was really right wing, and we were tired of the NorthEastern, country club, Chase Manhattan Bank types dictating their internationalist, big spending candidates on us." (psst, we still are)
When Ms. Schlafly was working to defeat the Equal Rights Amendment, she worked with many different groups that didn't necessarily agree on everything, but they agreed on the necessity to defeat that bill. She mentioned several times the necessity for conservative groups to get along in order to complete the task. They put aside differences and brought together the coalition that helped secure the nomination of Barry Goldwater and eventually elect President Ronald Reagan.
"I believe the that Republican party has to be the vehicle for our success, and not a third party, because we are a two party country. I think our task is to take control of the Republican party, and to do that we welcome the tea party people, I think they're wonderful."
The panel primarily focused on the role of women in politics, the challenges, the rewards, and how to inspire women to get involved.
Phyllis is featured prominently in the movie "Fire From The Heartland - The Awakening of the Conservative Woman
", by Citizens United along with both SE Cupp and Rep. Bachmann.
I attended many panels and speeches at CPAC, but as a woman involved in politics this panel solidified my resolve to raise up an army of leaders, armed with truth, facts, and the desire to restore our country for the benefit of our children.
Now, who's with me?
She spoke of the many challenges she's faced as an outspoken conservative woman. At one point in her life she even had to travel under assumed names to thwart off death threats against her. Her words today are more relevant than ever.
She spoke highly of the tea party, saying "they're just wonderful people" and "we welcome them." She also likened it to when she began in politics in the early 70's stating "Many of the people that I brought in had never been involved in politics before. They didn't even know where the capitol was until I put them on the bus and aimed them in the right direction."
She also remarked at the similarities between the changes that needed to take place in the Republican party then and now saying, "In those years... the Republican Party was really right wing, and we were tired of the NorthEastern, country club, Chase Manhattan Bank types dictating their internationalist, big spending candidates on us." (psst, we still are)
When Ms. Schlafly was working to defeat the Equal Rights Amendment, she worked with many different groups that didn't necessarily agree on everything, but they agreed on the necessity to defeat that bill. She mentioned several times the necessity for conservative groups to get along in order to complete the task. They put aside differences and brought together the coalition that helped secure the nomination of Barry Goldwater and eventually elect President Ronald Reagan.
"I believe the that Republican party has to be the vehicle for our success, and not a third party, because we are a two party country. I think our task is to take control of the Republican party, and to do that we welcome the tea party people, I think they're wonderful."
The panel primarily focused on the role of women in politics, the challenges, the rewards, and how to inspire women to get involved.
Phyllis is featured prominently in the movie "Fire From The Heartland - The Awakening of the Conservative Woman
", by Citizens United along with both SE Cupp and Rep. Bachmann. I attended many panels and speeches at CPAC, but as a woman involved in politics this panel solidified my resolve to raise up an army of leaders, armed with truth, facts, and the desire to restore our country for the benefit of our children.
Now, who's with me?
Maureen Dowd, turned away at CPAC Blogger Lounge
I spent this last weekend with 11,000 of my conservative friends at CPAC in DC. I was honored to help out in the FreedomWorks Blogger Lounge and it provided hours of entertainment and great encounters with the conventions most memorable guests and speakers.
One of the highlights of my weekend happened on Day 1 of the convention. After a hectic morning of checking in bloggers, finding wi-fi codes and getting settled, Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Maureen Dowd approached our entry table. She was trying to get access to a good location to watch Rep. Michelle Bachmann's speech.
She looked quickly though the credential badges still on the table and asked where her badge was. One of the staff, Lyndsey, asked her name (not everyone who blogs looks like their picture or uses their real name). She responded, I'm Maureen Dowd". Lyndsey replied, "Who? Are you a blogger"? I recognized the name once she said it, so I chimed in letting Ms. Dowd know that the credentials for this lounge were not the same as the other media locations. (Yes, I know she's a far left journalist that's why she wasn't on the approved list).
Lydnsey responded by saying something to the effect that she wasn't credentialed with us and wouldn't be allowed into the lounge. Dowd's response was "Am I supposed to watch the speech from the monitor?", to which Lyndsey responded "If you'd like". I responded, "We just can't let you in here." She promptly turned away and marched down the hall and proceeded to watch the rest of Bachmann's speech on the monitor.
Lydnsey responded by saying something to the effect that she wasn't credentialed with us and wouldn't be allowed into the lounge. Dowd's response was "Am I supposed to watch the speech from the monitor?", to which Lyndsey responded "If you'd like". I responded, "We just can't let you in here." She promptly turned away and marched down the hall and proceeded to watch the rest of Bachmann's speech on the monitor.
We turned away a lot of people this last weekend and even had to body-block a few extra persistent conference attendees. Good times, good times.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Happy 100th Birthday President Reagan
This weekend thousands of conservatives, liberty lovers and Reagan supporters will gather in Simi Valley California at the Ronald Reagan Library to celebrate the 100th birthday of our 40th President of the United States.
Why does a celebration such as this even matter? Today Americans face many of the same difficulties we faced when Reagan was elected in 1980: high unemployment, an energy crisis, rising inflation, deficits and low morale among our citizens.
Reagan knew and understood the power of a positive leader. He knew that by communicating the love and gratitude he had for this nation that he could help raise the people of this nation to a higher calling. His wit, spirit and determination turned even his greatest critics into admirers.
I believe I've listened to every speech he gave since being elected president, and I never heard him belittle or berate the country or the people he loved. I'm old enough to remember watching his inaugural address and seeing my dad smile. I miss him.
So today, as we remember a great man (not a perfect man) let us look back to the original "Yes We Can" President and pray that America can once again be the "Shining city on a hill" that Ronald Reagan loved and served.
Why does a celebration such as this even matter? Today Americans face many of the same difficulties we faced when Reagan was elected in 1980: high unemployment, an energy crisis, rising inflation, deficits and low morale among our citizens.
Reagan knew and understood the power of a positive leader. He knew that by communicating the love and gratitude he had for this nation that he could help raise the people of this nation to a higher calling. His wit, spirit and determination turned even his greatest critics into admirers.
I believe I've listened to every speech he gave since being elected president, and I never heard him belittle or berate the country or the people he loved. I'm old enough to remember watching his inaugural address and seeing my dad smile. I miss him.
So today, as we remember a great man (not a perfect man) let us look back to the original "Yes We Can" President and pray that America can once again be the "Shining city on a hill" that Ronald Reagan loved and served.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Immigration Activist Threatens to Kill Republican Legislator
They're at it again, the Tea Party....hmm,hmmm I mean the lefties. Sorry, I just figured I'd put the blame where it usually goes. The radical leftists are once again making death threats to Republican lawmakers. This time the violent threat came from a self described "political activist" from Massachusetts.
The e-mail correspondence was sent to Florida State Representative William Snyder just an hour after the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, that left her critically injured and killed six.
The unsigned email sent to the Florida legislators address told the Representative to "stop that ridiculous law if you value your and your families' lives".
The e-mail correspondence was sent to Florida State Representative William Snyder just an hour after the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, that left her critically injured and killed six.
The unsigned email sent to the Florida legislators address told the Representative to "stop that ridiculous law if you value your and your families' lives".
Progressives Call for the "Lynching" of Justice Clarence Thomas
Progressives at a "Common Cause" Rally in Palm Springs California spew hatred and violent rhetoric against several of our Supreme Court Justices, including Justice Clarence Thomas.
This is more proof that the "tolerant left" isn't tolerant at all. The saddest part is the laughter that ensues as these hate filled protesters think about what they're saying. As the cameraman asks for more detail they turn almost giddy at the prospect of doing harm.
Pay particular attention to the lady who calls out a duel between herself and Glenn Beck, sighting that she carries a "Glock". Can you even imagine if a conservative made those comments? Where's the outrage from the media? Where's the calls for civility from Chris Matthews? Once again progressives, your hypocrisy is showing.
Monday, January 24, 2011
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