WASHINGTON – The Republican National Committee announced a new web video today on moderate Senate Democrats sacrificing their principles to give Harry Reid a victory that brings America dangerously closer to having a government-run health care system. The web video, entitled “Dead of Night,” can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbIFmg68zTA.
“On Saturday night, a number of moderate Senate Democrats sacrificed their principles to bring America dangerously closer to government-run health care. Ben Nelson sold out his conscience and voted in favor of federally funded abortions. Blanche Lincoln sold out her principles by voting in favor of a government-run insurance plan, something she previously said she opposed. And Mary Landrieu simply sold her vote to the highest bidder after Harry Reid added a $300 million earmark just for Louisiana. Voters elected these Senators to represent their best interests. Instead they voted in the dead of night for a health care experiment that will increase taxes, raise premiums, cut Medicare, and use taxpayer dollars to fund abortion. This is not the representation Americans deserve. It’s time for these Senators to take a long hard look in the mirror and ask themselves who they really work for – their constituents or liberal Democrats like Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi.” – RNC Chairman Michael Steele
Monday, November 23, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Sink Silence on Health Care Bought and Paid For By Big Labor
In Case You Missed It–For more than two months, Floridians have been waiting for Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink to take a position on the Democrat’s $900 billion health care experiment.
If the vast majority of Floridians are opposed to this bureaucratic takeover of the health care industry, why won’t Alex Sink take a position? Perhaps because opposing the Democrat’s health care bill could cost her hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from the labor unions who finance her campaign.
The pressure for Sink to take a position on this controversial legislation has been mounting in recent weeks, but given the recent financial fate suffered by her Democrat colleague Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas, Floridians will likely have to hold out in Alex Sink’s Health Care Waiting Room.
Orlando Sentinel: Unions Halt Kosmas Support Over Health Care Vote
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Kosmas, D-New Smyrna Beach, is taking more hits from the left over her vote against the Democratic health care plan that barely passed the House this month – without her support – and the fallout continued over the weekend from her previously staunch labor supporters.
Volusia/Flagler Central Labor Council President Stacy Stepanovich sent a letter to Kosmas this weekend letting her know that Central Florida labor groups will halt all contributions to her campaign until further notice, due to the Kosmas 'no' vote.
While the labor groups' early 2010 endorsement still holds, the Central Florida, Space Coast and Volusia/Flagler AFL-CIO's all voted unanimously Thursday night to suspend check-writing, flier walks, and any other efforts for the Kosmas campaign, according to this letter to Kosmas.
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The Progressive Change Campaign Committee came out against Kosmas last week for the same reason.
If the vast majority of Floridians are opposed to this bureaucratic takeover of the health care industry, why won’t Alex Sink take a position? Perhaps because opposing the Democrat’s health care bill could cost her hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from the labor unions who finance her campaign.
The pressure for Sink to take a position on this controversial legislation has been mounting in recent weeks, but given the recent financial fate suffered by her Democrat colleague Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas, Floridians will likely have to hold out in Alex Sink’s Health Care Waiting Room.
Orlando Sentinel: Unions Halt Kosmas Support Over Health Care Vote
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Kosmas, D-New Smyrna Beach, is taking more hits from the left over her vote against the Democratic health care plan that barely passed the House this month – without her support – and the fallout continued over the weekend from her previously staunch labor supporters.
Volusia/Flagler Central Labor Council President Stacy Stepanovich sent a letter to Kosmas this weekend letting her know that Central Florida labor groups will halt all contributions to her campaign until further notice, due to the Kosmas 'no' vote.
While the labor groups' early 2010 endorsement still holds, the Central Florida, Space Coast and Volusia/Flagler AFL-CIO's all voted unanimously Thursday night to suspend check-writing, flier walks, and any other efforts for the Kosmas campaign, according to this letter to Kosmas.
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The Progressive Change Campaign Committee came out against Kosmas last week for the same reason.
Monday, November 16, 2009
RNC STATEMENT ON GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL REPORT
WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement today:
“Today’s release of General Motors’ financial results is further proof that President Obama’s economic experiments are wrong for America. Sadly, GM has not only failed to turn a profit since the president poured $50 billion of the taxpayers’ dollars into GM’s bankruptcy restructuring, but it has actually lost $1.2 billion. As the “Cash for Clunkers” program clearly demonstrated, government interference in private industry doesn’t help the companies involved and ends up greatly costing the American taxpayer. And now the president, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid are trying to do the same thing to our health care system, which would put the government in charge of 1/6 of our economy. President Obama and Congressional Democrats believe increased spending and massive government regulation in private enterprise are best for the economy. Clearly they’re wrong.”
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“Today’s release of General Motors’ financial results is further proof that President Obama’s economic experiments are wrong for America. Sadly, GM has not only failed to turn a profit since the president poured $50 billion of the taxpayers’ dollars into GM’s bankruptcy restructuring, but it has actually lost $1.2 billion. As the “Cash for Clunkers” program clearly demonstrated, government interference in private industry doesn’t help the companies involved and ends up greatly costing the American taxpayer. And now the president, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid are trying to do the same thing to our health care system, which would put the government in charge of 1/6 of our economy. President Obama and Congressional Democrats believe increased spending and massive government regulation in private enterprise are best for the economy. Clearly they’re wrong.”
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
RNC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL STEELE STATEMENT ON GOP’S VIRGINIA SWEEP
RNC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL STEELE STATEMENT ON GOP’S VIRGINIA SWEEP
WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement today:
“Tonight, Republicans made history in Virginia. In a state that had been in the Democrats’ column after the 2008 election – and in DNC Chairman Tim Kaine’s own backyard – Republicans swept all three top state offices in Virginia for the first time since 1997. These significant victories speak to the fantastic campaigns run by Republicans across the Commonwealth and the voters’ clear rejection of liberal tax and spend policies that Washington Democrats are trying to force on Americans.
“Governor-elect Bob McDonnell’s common-sense conservative message of less spending, lower taxes and more responsible government clearly resonated with voters. His opposition to the Democrats’ plans for higher taxes, government-run health care and a job-killing ‘cap and trade’ bill was rewarded by Virginia voters with a victory tonight.
“Lt. Governor Bill Bolling was reelected tonight to be Virginia’s chief job creation officer and continue promoting a legislative agenda that focuses on the things we Republicans believe in – keeping government small, improving the quality of health care for Virginians, and keeping taxes low for families and businesses to make certain that Virginia remains a great place to do business.
“Virginia voters’ selection of Attorney General-elect Ken Cuccinelli to be Virginia’s top law enforcement officer ensures that public safety will be a top priority in the Commonwealth, Virginia’s second amendment rights will be protected and small businesses will be sheltered from excessive regulation.
“This is the first time since 1997 that the Republican Party has swept all three top state offices in Virginia and I believe that it highlights the desire of Virginians to have strong Republican leadership guiding their Commonwealth.
“The Republican Party’s overwhelming victory in Virginia is a blow to President Obama and the Democrat Party. It sends a clear signal that voters have had enough of the president’s liberal agenda. The Republican Party and our grassroots supporters have renewed strength in Virginia, and I look forward to working with Governor-elect McDonnell and Republicans across the state to build on our momentum.”
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WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement today:
“Tonight, Republicans made history in Virginia. In a state that had been in the Democrats’ column after the 2008 election – and in DNC Chairman Tim Kaine’s own backyard – Republicans swept all three top state offices in Virginia for the first time since 1997. These significant victories speak to the fantastic campaigns run by Republicans across the Commonwealth and the voters’ clear rejection of liberal tax and spend policies that Washington Democrats are trying to force on Americans.
“Governor-elect Bob McDonnell’s common-sense conservative message of less spending, lower taxes and more responsible government clearly resonated with voters. His opposition to the Democrats’ plans for higher taxes, government-run health care and a job-killing ‘cap and trade’ bill was rewarded by Virginia voters with a victory tonight.
“Lt. Governor Bill Bolling was reelected tonight to be Virginia’s chief job creation officer and continue promoting a legislative agenda that focuses on the things we Republicans believe in – keeping government small, improving the quality of health care for Virginians, and keeping taxes low for families and businesses to make certain that Virginia remains a great place to do business.
“Virginia voters’ selection of Attorney General-elect Ken Cuccinelli to be Virginia’s top law enforcement officer ensures that public safety will be a top priority in the Commonwealth, Virginia’s second amendment rights will be protected and small businesses will be sheltered from excessive regulation.
“This is the first time since 1997 that the Republican Party has swept all three top state offices in Virginia and I believe that it highlights the desire of Virginians to have strong Republican leadership guiding their Commonwealth.
“The Republican Party’s overwhelming victory in Virginia is a blow to President Obama and the Democrat Party. It sends a clear signal that voters have had enough of the president’s liberal agenda. The Republican Party and our grassroots supporters have renewed strength in Virginia, and I look forward to working with Governor-elect McDonnell and Republicans across the state to build on our momentum.”
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Governor Jeb Bush on 2010 Governor's Race
For Immediate Release
Contact: Shannon Gravitte, 407-443-4441
“I am proud to support my friend Bill McCollum as Florida’s next Governor. At this critical time in our state’s history, we need a chief executive who will meet our challenges head on and stay true to the core conservative principles of limited government, fiscal discipline and the protection of liberty tempered by personal responsibility.
“Bill McCollum is a tested and accomplished leader who will tackle the tough decisions with the commitment and focus expected from the CEO of government in the nation’s fourth largest state. Florida needs Bill McCollum, and I will work hard to ensure he is elected our next Governor.”
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Contact: Shannon Gravitte, 407-443-4441
“I am proud to support my friend Bill McCollum as Florida’s next Governor. At this critical time in our state’s history, we need a chief executive who will meet our challenges head on and stay true to the core conservative principles of limited government, fiscal discipline and the protection of liberty tempered by personal responsibility.
“Bill McCollum is a tested and accomplished leader who will tackle the tough decisions with the commitment and focus expected from the CEO of government in the nation’s fourth largest state. Florida needs Bill McCollum, and I will work hard to ensure he is elected our next Governor.”
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Monday, October 26, 2009
RNC RELEASES NEW SPANISH LANGUAGE RADIO AD ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S AND VP BIDEN’S VISIT TO MIAMI
WASHINGTON – The Republican National Committee (RNC) today announced a new Spanish language radio ad on President Obama’s and Vice President Biden’s fundraising trips to Miami. The ad addresses the impact of President Obama’s policies on the Hispanic community. The radio ad will run Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in the Miami media market.
“President Obama and Vice President Biden are moving forward with a reckless government-run health care experiment that will have a devastating impact on American families. Despite the jam-packed fundraising schedule the president and vice president have during their Miami visit, they should find some time to explain to Florida’s Hispanic-Americans the real consequences that the Democrats’ plan will have on their community. While Democrat leaders in Congress continue negotiations on a final health care bill in secret and behind closed-doors, Americans deserve answers to their questions. When will President Obama finally deliver the transparency he promised?” – RNC Chairman Michael Steele
Listen to the audio of the radio ad here: http://newmedia.gop.com/audio/answers
SCRIPT
Time: 01:00
Voice: Miami welcomes President Obama and Vice President Biden to our city. Since you’re spending a lot of your time raising campaign dollars instead of meeting with us, we have some questions for you.
Voice: You told us that a massive new spending program would help the economy and be good for jobs. Our community has lost jobs, and now unemployment among Hispanics is nearly 13 percent. Where are the jobs? When will things get better?
Voice: Now, you say we need to overhaul our health care system. Where is the money going to come from? Will you really cut funding for Medicare to pay for it? How can that be good? That’s really going to hurt our seniors.
Voice: Big federal spending programs, no improvement in jobs, and Medicare cuts. That’s just not good enough. We can’t afford for things to keep on this way. Mr. President - is this the best you can do?
Voice: The Republican National Committee is responsible for the content of this advertising. Paid for by the Republican National Committee. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. www.GOP.org.
El Comite Nacional Republicano Lanza un Nuevo Anuncio Radial en Español a cerca la visita del Presidente Obama y Vice-Presidente Biden a Miami
Washington – El Comite Nacional Republicano (RNC) anunció hoy el lanzamiento de un nuevo anuncio radial a cerca de los viajes del Presidente Obama y el Vice-Presidente Biden a Miami para recaudar fondos. El anuncio trata sobre el impacto de las políticas del Presidente Obama sobre la comunidad hispana. El anuncio se escuchará en el mercado de Miami el lunes, martes y miercoles.
“El Presidente Obama y el Vice-Presidente Biden continuan empujando la aprobación de su desastroso experimento que le da el control al gobierno sobre el sistema de cuidados de salud. Esto tendría un efecto desvastador sobre las familias en este país. Pese a sus apretadas agendas de recaudación de fondos durante su visita a Miami, deberían encontrar el tiempo para explicarle a los hispano-americanos, las verdaderas consecuencias que el plan Demócrata tendría en su comunidad. Mientras los líderes Demócratas en Washington continuan sus negociaciones secretas y a puertas cerradas sobre el proyecto final de cuidados de salud, los americanos merecen que les contesten sus preguntas. ¿Cuando será que el Presidente Obama cumpla con la transparencia que nos prometio?”
GUIÓN
Time: 01:00
Voice: La comunidad de Miami le da la bienvenida al Presidente Obama y al Vicepresidente Biden. Ya que estan pasado tanto tiempo recaudando fondos para campañas políticas en vez de reunirserse con nosotros, tenemos algunas preguntas para los dos.
Voice: Nos dijeron que al implementar un nuevo y masivo programa de gastos, nuestra economía mejoraría, y que esto generaría más empleos. Nuestra comunidad ha perdido sus trabajos, y ahora la tasa de desempleo entre los hispanos es de casi trece por ciento. ¿Dónde están los trabajos? ¿Cuándo es que van a mejorar las cosas?
Voice: Ahora nos están diciendo que necesitamos reformar el sistema de salud ¿De dónde va a salir el dinero para hacerlo? ¿Es verdad que van a recortar los fondos de Medicare para costear la reforma? ¿Cómo es que esto puede beneficiarnos? Algo así realmente va a causarle daño a nuestras personas mayores.
Voice: Ahora tenemos grandes programas de gastos federales, no hay mejoras en los empleos y vamos a tener recortes en Medicare. Estas situaciones no son aceptables, y no podemos permitir que las cosas sigan así. Señor Presidente, ¿esto lo mejor que puede ofrecernos?
Voice: El contenido de este mensaje es responsabilidad del Comité Nacional Republicano. Este mensaje fue pagado por el Comité Nacional Republicano, y no fue autorizado por ningún candidato o su comité. www.GOP.org.
“President Obama and Vice President Biden are moving forward with a reckless government-run health care experiment that will have a devastating impact on American families. Despite the jam-packed fundraising schedule the president and vice president have during their Miami visit, they should find some time to explain to Florida’s Hispanic-Americans the real consequences that the Democrats’ plan will have on their community. While Democrat leaders in Congress continue negotiations on a final health care bill in secret and behind closed-doors, Americans deserve answers to their questions. When will President Obama finally deliver the transparency he promised?” – RNC Chairman Michael Steele
Listen to the audio of the radio ad here: http://newmedia.gop.com/audio/answers
SCRIPT
Time: 01:00
Voice: Miami welcomes President Obama and Vice President Biden to our city. Since you’re spending a lot of your time raising campaign dollars instead of meeting with us, we have some questions for you.
Voice: You told us that a massive new spending program would help the economy and be good for jobs. Our community has lost jobs, and now unemployment among Hispanics is nearly 13 percent. Where are the jobs? When will things get better?
Voice: Now, you say we need to overhaul our health care system. Where is the money going to come from? Will you really cut funding for Medicare to pay for it? How can that be good? That’s really going to hurt our seniors.
Voice: Big federal spending programs, no improvement in jobs, and Medicare cuts. That’s just not good enough. We can’t afford for things to keep on this way. Mr. President - is this the best you can do?
Voice: The Republican National Committee is responsible for the content of this advertising. Paid for by the Republican National Committee. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. www.GOP.org.
El Comite Nacional Republicano Lanza un Nuevo Anuncio Radial en Español a cerca la visita del Presidente Obama y Vice-Presidente Biden a Miami
Washington – El Comite Nacional Republicano (RNC) anunció hoy el lanzamiento de un nuevo anuncio radial a cerca de los viajes del Presidente Obama y el Vice-Presidente Biden a Miami para recaudar fondos. El anuncio trata sobre el impacto de las políticas del Presidente Obama sobre la comunidad hispana. El anuncio se escuchará en el mercado de Miami el lunes, martes y miercoles.
“El Presidente Obama y el Vice-Presidente Biden continuan empujando la aprobación de su desastroso experimento que le da el control al gobierno sobre el sistema de cuidados de salud. Esto tendría un efecto desvastador sobre las familias en este país. Pese a sus apretadas agendas de recaudación de fondos durante su visita a Miami, deberían encontrar el tiempo para explicarle a los hispano-americanos, las verdaderas consecuencias que el plan Demócrata tendría en su comunidad. Mientras los líderes Demócratas en Washington continuan sus negociaciones secretas y a puertas cerradas sobre el proyecto final de cuidados de salud, los americanos merecen que les contesten sus preguntas. ¿Cuando será que el Presidente Obama cumpla con la transparencia que nos prometio?”
GUIÓN
Time: 01:00
Voice: La comunidad de Miami le da la bienvenida al Presidente Obama y al Vicepresidente Biden. Ya que estan pasado tanto tiempo recaudando fondos para campañas políticas en vez de reunirserse con nosotros, tenemos algunas preguntas para los dos.
Voice: Nos dijeron que al implementar un nuevo y masivo programa de gastos, nuestra economía mejoraría, y que esto generaría más empleos. Nuestra comunidad ha perdido sus trabajos, y ahora la tasa de desempleo entre los hispanos es de casi trece por ciento. ¿Dónde están los trabajos? ¿Cuándo es que van a mejorar las cosas?
Voice: Ahora nos están diciendo que necesitamos reformar el sistema de salud ¿De dónde va a salir el dinero para hacerlo? ¿Es verdad que van a recortar los fondos de Medicare para costear la reforma? ¿Cómo es que esto puede beneficiarnos? Algo así realmente va a causarle daño a nuestras personas mayores.
Voice: Ahora tenemos grandes programas de gastos federales, no hay mejoras en los empleos y vamos a tener recortes en Medicare. Estas situaciones no son aceptables, y no podemos permitir que las cosas sigan así. Señor Presidente, ¿esto lo mejor que puede ofrecernos?
Voice: El contenido de este mensaje es responsabilidad del Comité Nacional Republicano. Este mensaje fue pagado por el Comité Nacional Republicano, y no fue autorizado por ningún candidato o su comité. www.GOP.org.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
U.S. Senator George LeMieux to Deliver First Speech to U.S. Senate
*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***
U.S. Senator George LeMieux to Deliver First Speech to U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) is scheduled to deliver his maiden speech to the United States Senate today, October 21st at approximately 10:15 a.m., ET. Senator LeMieux will speak about those issues he believes are most important for Congress to address in the coming months and years. A full transcript of the speech will be available shortly after its delivery.
The floor speech will be broadcast live on C-Span 2 or can be viewed on the Internet at http://c-span.org.
WHO: U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL)
WHAT: First Speech to the U.S. Senate
WHERE: U.S. Senate Chamber, The Capitol
DATE: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
TIME: Approximately 10:15 a.m.
U.S. Senator George LeMieux to Deliver First Speech to U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL) is scheduled to deliver his maiden speech to the United States Senate today, October 21st at approximately 10:15 a.m., ET. Senator LeMieux will speak about those issues he believes are most important for Congress to address in the coming months and years. A full transcript of the speech will be available shortly after its delivery.
The floor speech will be broadcast live on C-Span 2 or can be viewed on the Internet at http://c-span.org.
WHO: U.S. Senator George LeMieux (R-FL)
WHAT: First Speech to the U.S. Senate
WHERE: U.S. Senate Chamber, The Capitol
DATE: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
TIME: Approximately 10:15 a.m.
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