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RealClearPolitics - AP-GfK Poll: Most attuned voters tilt toward GOP

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:10:21 +0000

In another danger sign for Democrats, most Americans extremely concerned about 10 of the issues say they will vote for the Republican candidate in their local House race. Only those highly interested in the environment lean toward the Democrats.

RealClearPolitics - Politics - Aug 31, 2010 - AP-GfK Poll: Most attuned voters tilt toward GOP.

The Failure of the Liberal Economic Experiment? - Commentary Mag

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:07:07 +0000

While the recession has at least bottomed out and appears technically to have ended, the recovery, by historic standards, has been anemic. Within two years of the start of every one of the three previous recessions, GDP had rebounded significantly—to 4 percentage points above where it was when the downturn began. But 31 months after the start of the current recession, GDP was still below its starting point. The employment situation is even worse. In the nasty recession of 1981-82, the economy had regained the jobs it lost within just 26 months. This time around, we still have 5 percent fewer jobs than at the recession’s start in December 2007.

The Failure of the Liberal Economic Experiment?.

Independent Women’s Forum - A Bigger Enemy of Growth than Big Government?

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:51:07 +0000

John Stossel has a good piece on how uncertainty is hindering the recovery.

Independent Women’s Forum - A Bigger Enemy of Growth than Big Government?.

Americans for Prosperity Foundation Launches New TV Ad: “Wasteful Government Spending Hurts Small Business” - Americans for Prosperity

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:50:40 +0000

Americans for Prosperity Foundation Launches New TV Ad: “Wasteful Government Spending Hurts Small Business” | Americans for Prosperity.

Local Government Bureaucrats Earn Nearly Twice Private Sector Per Hour - FreedomWorks

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:49:56 +0000

Local Government Bureaucrats Earn Nearly Twice Private Sector Per Hour | FreedomWorks.

WORLD Magazine - Working-class blues

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:48:05 +0000

They call it the Beltway Blinders—a common disease that hits when so-called insiders to Washington politics lose sight of the priorities, challenges, and fears that matter in “real” America. Those inside the Capital Beltway, the roughly 60-mile interstate loop around the city, are vulnerable to the highly contagious disease, losing perspective on what the rest of America is saying even as they pretend to represent it.

WORLD Magazine | Working-class blues | Edward Lee Pitts | Sep 11, 10.

Celebrating Good Teachers - Carrie L. Lukas

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:47:23 +0000

That’s why it’s great that an organization like the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) has created an award to recognize the best teacher of the year. They have just announced that the inaugural National Teacher of the Year Award will go to Jeremiah Young, a science teacher from Beaufort High School in South Carolina. The award will be given this week in a ceremony in Washington D.C.

Back to School, Back to the Books: The Value Behind Textbooks

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:46:48 +0000

The high price of college textbooks is getting a lot of press. Legislators are considering bills to bring down costs, such as requiring professors to use the least expensive “educationally sound” option. As I have read articles about the burden of textbook costs, I have done some soul-searching about the cost of the books I choose for my students. I conclude that the textbooks I use are a good value compared to the alternatives.

Back to School, Back to the Books: The Value Behind Textbooks.

Huelskamp Campaign - Show Your Support for Tim Huelskamp — VOTE Now

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:44:06 +0000

I’ve got great news for you - Tim Huelskamp has been endorsed in his race for Congress by the House Conservatives Fund. House Conservatives Fund is an organization that seeks to elect true conservatives to the U.S. House. I can tell you that they look for men and women of conviction who will stand for the principles of our founding: limited government, strong national defense, and traditional values.

They’re currently holding a contest on their website where you can vote for your favorite House Conservatives Fund candidate - and the winning campaign will receive $5,000!

That’s right - you can help Tim by voting HERE. It’s quick, easy, and you’ll be letting the rest of the country know that Kansas has a conservative leader in Tim Huelskamp

Sincerely,

David Ray
Campaign Manager

P.S. — Don’t forget to vote HERE for Tim Huelskamp as your favorite HCF candidate! There’s only a few days left…

Moran U.S. Senate Campaign: News, Events, & Ways to Get Involved

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:31:51 +0000

Greetings Moran Fans!

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication in making Jerry the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate-but our work is far from finished. We now have a general election campaign against yet another Democrat who supports the policies of President Obama and Nancy Pelosi, higher government spending, and more debt. There are only 63 days until the general election and we need your help. There are still community events across the state and many opportunities to continue to spread the word about Jerry’s positive message and his record working to create jobs, eliminate wasteful spending, and reduce our massive national debt.

Please see what lies ahead on the campaign trail below:

63 Days to Victory: You Can Play a Key Role!

Throughout September and October, the campaign will be participating in numerous community events and campaign activities. Upcoming events include:

Parades:

Please join us as we walk in parades sharing Jerry’s plan to restore Kansas commonsense to Washington. Team Moran will be waving signs, carrying our banner and pumping up the crowd as we hand out literature and stickers to parade goers. Parades are great events for the entire family-bring the kids and join in the fun!

September 6^th: Louisburg Labor Day Parade. Join us with the folks of Miami County as we mark the end of summer with a terrific Labor Day celebration. Line up starts at 9:30 a.m.

September 11^th: Olathe Old Settlers Days Parade. The largest parade in the State of Kansas. Join the thousands of Johnson County residents who celebrate this historic event. Line up starts at 9:00 a.m.

We are also in need of folks willing to help staff our campaign booth during the Old Settlers Festivities on Thursday, September 9^th thru Saturday, September 11^th. If you have even a half-hour or an hour to spare, your help is appreciated!

Team Moran Taking to the Streets!

In addition to parades, Team Moran is hitting the streets with the Kansas Republican Party, taking our Republican message to voters door-to-door. Lace up your sneakers and join us in Johnson County, September 12th for our Super Sunday kick-off. We will team up with our friends from the many other Republican campaigns. The afternoon begins at 1:00 p.m. with lunch at the Johnson County Republican Party Headquarters, 12651 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park. If you’d like to join us, an RSVP is appreciated but not required.

Important Dates to Keep in Mind:

October 13^th:Advance Voting by Mail Begins

October 18^th:Last Day to Register to Vote

October 19^th:Advance Voting In-Person Begins

November 2^nd:Election Day

Give us a call and Get Involved!

Please contact our campaign office for directions and more information regarding any and all campaign events. You can reach us either by phone at 913-945-2413, or by stopping by our office at 7414 W. 119^th Street in the Rosana Square shopping center on the NW corner of 119^th and Metcalf. Also, be sure to check out our website at www.MoranforKansas.com. With the importance of the upcoming elections across our great state, we need all hands on deck. Please forward this on and encourage your friends and family to get involved.

Thank you for all of your past help-we look forward to seeing you on the campaign trail over the next few months!

All the best,

Matt Manda
Political Director