Posted on 07/14/2009 6:53:18 AM PDT by Darren McCarty
Walberg for Congress
For Immediate Release: July 14, 2009
Tim Walberg Announces for U.S. House
“I trust the American people, while Mark Schauer trusts big government”
Tipton, MI- Tim Walberg today announced he is running for the U.S. House of Representatives.
“The people of south central Michigan are hard working, entrepreneurial and care deeply for their community, but are struggling mightily due to excessive government spending, recent tax increases, and a big government that is squashing hope and economic opportunities,” said Walberg
"I cannot sit idly while Congressman Schauer votes to raise taxes, spend trillions we don’t have and bring the failed Granholm strategies he advanced in Michigan to Washington D.C. In contrast, I will fight for Michigan families by working to balance the budget, move America toward energy independence, and provide across-the-board tax relief to reward hard work and spur job creation. I trust the American people, while Mark Schauer trusts big government,” Walberg concluded.
Background:
Congressman Tim Walberg represented the people of the 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009. He fought to make government live within its means, prevent tax increases, move America toward energy independence, make health care more affordable, support our troops, secure our border, and defend our traditional values.
Mark Schauer voted for Speaker Pelosi’s massive “cap and trade” national energy tax. [Roll Call Vote 477 on 6-26-09]
· Congressman John Dingell, a key Michigan Democrat and longtime Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said that "nobody in this country realizes that cap and trade is a tax, and it’s a great big one." [Congressman Dingell speaking in House committee on 4-27-09]
· The Congressional Budget Office predicts gasoline costs would increase by 77 cents per gallon and utility bills could increase by 40-50%. [Rep. Upton Press Release 6-26-09]
· President Obama said cap and trade would cause “electric rates” to “skyrocket.” [San Francisco Chronicle interview of Obama 1-17-08]
Mark Schauer voted for massive federal government spending increases.
· Voted for the $800 billion spending “stimulus” package. [Roll Call Vote 46 on 1-28-09]
· Voted for the $410 billion omnibus appropriations bill that increased spending by 8.4%, included over 8,000 earmarks, and raised spending for the operation of Congress by 11%. [Roll Call Vote 86 on 2-25-09]
· Voted for Speaker Pelosi’s almost $4 trillion Budget that increases the national debt by $5.3 trillion over the next five years. [Roll Call Vote 192 on 4-2-09]
Mark Schauer voted for Governor Granholm’s failed economic strategies.
· With Michigan in a recession, Mark Schauer voted for Governor Granholm’s income tax increase and sales tax on services. [Senate Roll Call votes 397 and 398 on 10-1-07] Schauer even introduced a bill to raise the income tax by 18%. [Mark Schauer introduced Senate Bill 605 on 6-21-07]
Schauer is a yesman, just as he was in the Michigan State Senate.
I do not normally support people in rematches, but Tim Walberg has my vote. He's no RINO.
Walberg is the best congressman I can recall.
He worked so hard for us he even slept in his office in a sleeping bag. Schauer on the other hand just voted the party line. Just what we need in Michigan.
Schauer’s butt fits Nancy Pelosi’s hand like a glove.
I think we need to seek out other conservative congressmen and non congressmen and ask them to endorse Walberg early and often. Guys like Duncan Hunter (Father and son) Rosanna Pulido (FR’s Chicagolady) maybe even Sarah Palin would give him a nod.
Funny Stuff!
I have limited income. I donate a whopping $5 to 20 candidates across the USofA who are running against Liberals.
Walberg will get a donation from me. If all you can offer is $5, send it because thousands of small donations add up quickly.
With Michigan in a recession, Mark Schauer voted for Governor Granholm’s income tax increase and sales tax on services.
That is a Great Idea.
I am gearing up, (Lord Willing) to run for Congress again myself.
I hope and pray 2010 is a turning point in our nation.
We need to build a conservative coalition.
We don’t need to agree on every little detail but I think all conservatives agree on the big ones.
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I am delighted to read this! I have been hoping that he would change his mind (he’s said a few times since the last election that he would not seek a return). I look forward to working on his campaign, even though I live in the neighboring 8th.
I’ll be back to help his campaign. Hate to say it, but Bush and the TARP bailout was probably the dagger in the backs of a lot of good, conservative candidates because the press painted them all with their bias brush.
Schauer is a disgrace. He voted for Cap and Tax, is pro-abort and hasn’t met a liberal cause he didn’t like.
Walberg was on the radio last year tearing apart the TARP bill, bit by bit, showing how bad it was for the US and Michigan. The MSM at the CitPat endorsed Schauer and I think they’re still backing him given the dearth of stories showing his terrible voting record.
We need Tim. Period.
I am thrilled with this news, too. Tim came to Battle Creek for the post-Tax day tea party and gave the most fantastic talk I have ever heard. He didn’t need notes - he didn’t stand still like a robot. He spoke from the heart and the head with guts and enthusiasm. I was so impressed that I had to meet him afterwards - told him that we needed him badly. I will be out there with my $$$ and my time to help this man regain his seat.
Great news; thanks for the ping; do it (thanks).
I am Scott Aughney, Independent Conservative for Congress from Jackson. Tim made his announcement following a Daily Telegram piece on my campaign and a visit I made to the state Republican offices in Lansing to lend my canvassing support for Michigan conservative legislation. Please visit my campaign website www.aughneyforcongress.com. I will be holding meet the candidate events soon across the 6.5 county area of the 7th congressional district.
Scott Aughney
Independent Conservative for Congress
campaign@aughneyforcongress.com
Dear Mr. Aughney,
I accidentally deleted your last submission.
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