May 19, 2013

Obama: Stealing the “Fair Share” from the “Fortunate”

Barack Obama and the Liberal Democrats are creating a class divide in the United States, and they’re using certain phrases to do it.  It is a very subtle and very specific attack, but it needs to be fought.  Words are powerful, and right now Americans are getting suckered by semantics. Here’s an example:

You’ve done it… you’ve worked 14 hours a day for 6 days a week… you’ve sacrificed time with your family and friends in order to make sure that one more project was completed, or one more contract was signed, so that you could earn just a little more for your son’s college, or your daughters braces, or just to put food on the table… and now you’re crossed the $250,000 per year mark.  You’ve worked hard and earned your success, right?  Not according to Barack Obama – in his view you’re  ”fortunate”.

Webster’s dictionary defines the word fortunate in this way:  “fortunate: 1) bringing some good thing not foreseen as certain 2)receiving some unexpected good.”   Did you get that?  A good thing that was not forseen or was unexpected – YOU GOT LUCKY!  All that hard work, all those long hours, all that sacrifice and effort, but Barack Obama says that it was ALL LUCK! And because you’re ’fortunate’  you get to participate in his NEXT  semantic subtrefuge – “Fair Share”

You have worked hard, EARNED the money you have made, whether by the sweat of your brow, or by the cleverness of your mind – perhaps some melding of the two.  Now that you have earned those profits through hard work, risk, and individual effort, you should be able to keep it – or at least MOST of it, right?  Not according to Barack Obama and his administration.  From their view, you have to pay a larger amount for your success than a person who has made less than you, REGARDLESS of whether that person has worked less, risked less, and put in less effort.  Barack Obama has taken the fundementally unconstitutional view that we have a right to equal results – the Constitution only guarantees equal opportunity.   That is so important that it needs to be repeated – The U.S. Constitution guarantees Equal Opportunity NOT Equal Results

The Obama administration continues it’s attempt to drive a wedge between Americans by using the phrase “fair share”. Obama defines “fair” differently than the dictionary though.  Obama defines “fair” as a percentage that increases the more you earn.  The dictionary defines “fair” in this way:  fair: marked by impartiality and honesty; free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism.  Hmm… ‘free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism‘.   Obama has created predjudice using a word that is essence of equality.  If the Obama administration was truly interested in “fair shares” they would equalize the amount of taxes being paid by American citizens, regardless of race, creed, color, or income level.

It is essential that Republicans combat this new form of divisive language by addressing it truthfully.  When Barack Obama and his administration use the word “fortunate” to minimize or marginalize hard earned success, clarification must be made by Republicans.  When Barack Obama and his adminstration use “fair share” to justify inequality in taxation, that prejudice must be addressed.  Moreover, it must be addressed by conservative thinkers and pundits at every opportunity.  

When the words “fortunate” and ”fair share” are used by those towing the line for the progressive agenda, we need to consistently ask them to define those words in their own words.   The American citizenry is already well aware that words are used to spin an agenda.  By forcing the left to define those words, we bring clarity to their motivation and goals.  Barack Obama has said on numerous occasions “Let me be clear…”  It is high time that we as a nation demanded that he follow through on that statement.

Keep Watch and KEEP DEFINING!

Mitt Romney ramps it up in downtown Naples

The clock is counting down to Florida’s Republican Primary election day. With less than 48 hours remaining Former Governor Mitt Romney looked confident and poised as he addressed a crowd of over 2,000 attendees in the heart of downtown Naples, FL.

Romney took time to introduce his family before beginning his speech. Despite the numerous polls showing a significant Romney lead vs. Newt Gingrich, the former Governor criticized Gingrich’s explanations for the Florida polling saying “ The excuses are over and it’s time to produce.”

Although Romney directed a portion of his speech at Barack Obama, he first talked about Gingrich’s work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac citing it as the real reason for the former Speaker’s polling numbers in Florida “Your problem in Florida is that you worked for Freddie Mac, at a time when Freddie Mac was not doing the right thing for the American People.”

Romney went on to strike out at the President, and gave his word that Obamacare is first on his list – “On my first say I want to appeal ObamaCare and get back to free people making free choices for their own healthcare…”

The audience cheered and applauded throughout the speech, and Romney seemed very much at ease, secure in a victory indicated by many polls. With multiple ads running in every media, Romney has made a significant media spend in Florida with the assumption that it will narrow the field.

Gingrich however has made it clear that he is in it for the long haul, and will go all the way to the convention.

Both Romney and Gingrich have drawn sizable crowds in Florida, and many of those in the crowd today were from other parts of the country, and will be preparing for their own state’s primary dates.

For the Romney campaign, it was a positive day , and the GOP candidate’s mood and attitude clearly demonstrated that he believes the state is already a victory.

We’ll keep watch!

Romney and Gingrich play into media’s hands during Republican Debate.

Jacksonville, FL – January 26th, 2012 –  Tonight, ALL the Republican candidates lost the 2nd of Florida’s Republican Debates. 

The final tally from the mainstream media will most likely show that Mitt Romney was the clear victor in the battle of words in this 2nd Florida Debate held on the University of North Florida campus.  They will most likely state that Rick Santorum was fiery, passionate and eleqount (they will say so with a measure of surprise).  Finally the mainstream media will say that it was an abysmal night for Newt Gingrich, and they will completely fail to even notice that Ron Paul was on the stage except as comic relief.

What will not be seen is the evil snickers and hand rubbing going on in the production rooms of mainstream media nationwide, as the two top Republican contenders allowed themselves to be lead by the moderator into tearing each other to shreds.  Sadly Newt and Mitt fell for it… hook, line, and sinker.

Liberal bias in the majority of the mainstream media is well documented and has been well-covered in a number of books, such as Bernard Goldberg’s “A Slobbering Love Affair” , Ann Coulter’s “Demonic: How the Liberal Mob is Endangering America“, Michelle Malkin’s “Culture of Corruption“, and Dick Morris’ “Catastrophe“.  (All of these are exceptional books and are true eye openers).  What is not being recognized though, is the more subtle efforts to lead Republicans and Conservatives into destroying each other.

Tonight’s debate was a prime example.  Gingrich and Romney, (both of whom I have profound respect for their experience and success) allowed themselves to fall for a rookie mistake.  They let the moderator, Wolf Blitzer, control the course of the debate, and both Romney and Gingrich allowed their egos to get in the way of the goal for ALL Republicans, a Republican President in the next election. 

Instead of  running into the deadfall set up by the media, both Gingrich and Romney had the opportunity to take a higher, nobler road.  Gingrich could have taken that road by apologizing for his immigration attack ad on Romney by saying “You know, that ad was probably not in the best of taste, I apologize, Mitt.” then holding out his hand in friendship.  Romney instead of saying “I doubt that’s my ad” in reference to his ad attacking Gingrich, could have said “You know, I know that things have been getting intense the farther along in this Primary”. Both Romney and Gingrich would have shown themselves to be the bigger man, and it would have been the “Presidential” thing to do.

Sadly, even when Former Senator Rick Santorum pointed out after a Romney vs. Gingrich interchange on  Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac…

“The bigger issue here is, these two gentlemen, who are out distracting from the most important issues we have been playing petty personal politics, can we set aside that Newt was a member of Congress and used the skills that he developed as a member of Congress to go out and advise companies — and that’s not the worst thing in the world — and that Mitt Romney is a wealthy guy because worked hard and he’s going out and working hard? And you guys should that alone and focus on the issues.” 

… the friendly fire still continued between Romney and Gingrich – fueled by questions from the moderator, Wolf Blitzer.  Santorum was right on target with his assessment, and it should have set off alarm bells for the other two, but they continued to make thrills go up the collective legs of the Mainstream media.

All the Republican Presidential candidates are experienced leaders, and have had measures of success, but the Mainstream media has a liberal bent.  The Mainstream Media is NOT looking to put up the strongest, best Republican up against Obama.  They want the eventual Republican candidate, whomever that may be, to be a wounded, tired candidate, so that it is less of a fight for Obama.

To all the Republican Presidential candidates: Be “Presidential“!  Let your words and interchanges match the traditional respect of the office you aspire to!  Americans WANT a leader who will be willing to sacrifice his ego to bring the country back on track.  Americans have had enough of the arrogance and eliteism of many politicians and public figures.  Stop falling for the traps and barbs of the Mainstream media!  The four candidates need to get together in a private meeting and be heroic by agreeing to only focus on the issues. 

The mainstream media will continue to attempt to play ‘gotcha’ journalism.  They will continue to cackle gleefuly when a Republican trips up, and plot questions to ensnare the candidates and distract from the issues.  The Republican candidates, especially the frontrunners, Romney and Gingrich have to keep their eyes on the goal, rather than on petty squabbles.

In the war of words, Romney won the debate tonight, but in the battle for the votes and hearts of  Republican and Conservative voters nationwide the Mainstream media scored a significant blow.  That blow from the mainstream media does not have to be fatal if the Republican Candidates can focus on the issues, and put ego aside. 

Kudos to Rick Santorum for seeing the trap, now it’s up to all of the GOP Primary candidates to avoid that trap. 

We’ll all be watching to see what happens!

Gingrich makes his mark on the Republican Primary map – with an exclamation point

It’s a whole new ball game, and Newt Gingrich just impersonated Casey Jones by crushing a home run right over the South Carolina center field wall. The South Carolina Primary is now a matter of history, but it was a victory for Newt Gingrich that will go on far beyond the “Palmetto State”.

A year ago, Michelle Bachmann was the candidate to beat, and there was speculation that Sarah Palin may be getting into the Republican Primary. Six months ago, Herman Cain was viewed as the frontrunning Republican Candidate, and the candidate with the best chance of beating Obama. Five months ago, Rick Perry was the strong candidate that the Republican Party needed. And one month ago Romney had the Republican Primary locked up… no one else had a chance. Apparently, someone forgot to give Newt the memo that he wasn’t going to be in the race…

At the South Carolina Debate, Former Speaker Gingrich was pitched a spitball of a question by CNN’s John King, and if you didn’t get a chance to see it before, you should definitely take a look at it now:


Thanks to MoxNews.com for posting this video on YouTube

Regardless of your personal feelings towards Gingrich’s divorces, his criticism of the question was understandable. The fiery response he gave was well received by the audience, and showed a fighting spirit that many voters nationwide say they have been looking for in the Republican candidates. It should also be noted that the wife of moderator and CNN personality John King, is Dana Bash, the reporter who seemingly expressed bias in a statement about the Ron Paul campaign:

I’m hearing from Republicans, John, who are affiliated with other campaigns that they are amazed at how wonderful, frankly, that they say the Ron Paul organization is, we’ll see if that actually bears out tomorrow – but in terms of the long term, there’s no question- I’m sure that you talk to Republicans, who are worried as well, just like I am, that Ron Paul will continue on long into the spring and summer and even further even if he runs as a Republican or as an Independent he could really hurt whomever the Republican nominee is because still, nobody thinks even if he does well here in New Hampshire that he will ultimately be the nominee…

In the days after the debate, Gingrich vigorously stumped through South Carolina, talking with voters, encouraging people to come out, and even meeting them at the drive thru window of a Chic-fil-a restaurant. 
(It should be noted that Chic-fil-a is also one of our staff’s favorite places to eat, and is a tremendous place to take the ones you love!  The Political Watchman staff will not endorse a Republican candidate for President, but we FULLY endorse Chic-fil-a restaurants!)


On Primary Day, South Carolina voters expressed their support for Gingrich at the ballot box, and demonstrated how strong of a candidate they believe he is. Gingrich amassed 40.4% of the vote, racking up a double digit victory over Former Governor Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, and Ron Paul.

All the candidates showed class and style by congratulating each other in their closing speeches, but Gingrich went the extra mile by outlining some of his plans, and voicing significant criticism of Obama’s failed policies and negotiations. See for yourself:

The battle for the Republican Nomination is still in it’s early innings, and Romney, Santorum and Paul are still in the game, but the home run that Gingrich hit on January 21st could turn the Republican Primary into a shutout. 

Keep Watch!

Obama pushes “pause” on SOPA… but WHY?

On Monday, the POTUS pushed the “pause” button on SOPA.  No, he did not kill the bill – it is still sitting there, waiting to continue its march toward a vote, but the question that is being batted about now is “Why?”.  Why did Obama temporarily stop the forward progress of this bill?

There are a few possibilities on this that may or may not be readily apparent.  It is important to note, before exploring these possibilities,  that this opposition from the White House to the SOPA and PIPA legislation in no way takes the legislation off the table, and that we all as Americans need to be especially watchful in the coming days and weeks.  The possibilities on this opposition from Obama towards SOPA are varied, but are worth exploring.

1)      He is trying to boost his approval rating

This is the most likely reason for Obama’s public opposition to this legislation.  With the election season looming ahead and “strong” approval numbers ranging between 21% and 25%,

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the President may be attempting to garner favor from those who oppose SOPA – basically the majority of internet using Americans, but more specifically, the younger generation… you know, the ones that were his ENTHUSIASTIC supporters in the 2008 election.

2)      This is a publicity stunt

The SOPA legislation has been stopped temporarily, but it is unlikely that it will stay still for long.  It will make its way to a vote, and if passed by the House (unlikely) AND passed by the Senate (probable), it would eventually land on the President’s Desk to be signed in to law.  The President has the power to veto it, but most like would not .  “WHY NOT?” you say… “People would HATE him EVEN MORE!!”.  Wrong.  By opposing the legislation now, before it reaches the BIG Desk, Obama gives himself an “immunity” statement:  “I opposed this legislation, to properly address the concerns voiced by a majority of American Citizens, but now that it has been given an affirmative vote by the duly elected representatives of the American people, I will sign it into law.”  See?  It’s a self-addressed Presidential pardon.  Neat, Huh?

3)  This is a “slight of hand” or also delay tactics

This is the most dangerous possiblity.  By opposing this legislation, the POTUS may be using an illusionist’s trick – sleight of hand.  If he is able to come out publicly opposing this SOPA and PIPA legislation, let it appear to die (while it is on hold in the House and Senate), then as the election grows closer and the majority of Americans increase their focus on the Primaries and Election, the legislation is passed in the midst of a late night Congressional session for some completely unrelated bill.  Ooops!  Now, would you like the REALLY scary part, boys and girls?  What if AFTER that SOPA and PIPA legislation is passed in such a clandestine manner, it becomes harder and harder to access political information across the Internet, because various informational, newsreporting, and political blogging websites are being sued and suppressed for violation of SOPA and PIPA laws?  ”THAT CAN’T HAPPEN!” you say (in an appropriately outraged voice).  Really?  Ask the online gambling community…

Prior to September 29th, 2006, online gambling in the United States was a profitable (and taxable) business.  HOWEVER, early in the morning of September 30th 2006, the serving Congress passed the  Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (or UIGEA). This legislation regulates online gambling. It was added  to the SAFE Port Act as Title VIII.  (The SAFE Port Act regulates port securityand until that point had NOTHING to do with online gambling).  The UIGEA  “prohibits gambling businesses from knowingly accepting payments in connection with the participation of another person in a bet or wager that involves the use of the Internet and that is unlawful under any federal or state law.”   The act specifically excludes fantasy sports, that meet certain requirements, and legal intra-state and inter-tribal gaming. It does not expressly mention state lotteries; nor does it clarify whether inter-state wagering on horse racing is legal.  Know what the effects of that were?  As soon as THE NEXT DAY, U.S. Based banks stopped taking deposits from online gambling companies.  Many of these companies went out of business within a few months. PartyGaming, which runs PartyPoker.com, had its publicly-traded stock drop almost 60% in 24 hours as a result of the bill’s passage. The company was moved from the FTSE 100 Index to the FTSE 250 Index on October 11, 2006.  Still think it can’t happen?

 

The bottom line on all these possiblities is that we don’t KNOW what Obama’s real motivation is for opposing SOPA and PIPA, but based on his failure to listen to the majority of Americans on Government Provided Healthcare, The $787 BILLION dollar Stimulus package debacle, and the bailout of the auto industry – it is unlikely that he is doing it because public outcry.  It is important to remain vigilant on the SOPA and PIPA legislation, as well as any redraws and rewrites of this legislation. 

In the meantime, feel free to post a comment below with your own theory, and Keep Watch!

 

 

 

Mitt Romney rallies to South Florida

West Palm Beach, Fl - Noon- Jan 12, 2012 - With the South Carolina Primary a little over a week away, Republican Candidate Mitt Romney gave  a significant show of confidence for the South Carolina Primary by breaking from the campaign there to show up at a rally in West Palm Beach, FL today.   Introduced by Florida CFO Jeff Atwater, and speaking to a smiling crowd of  a little over 300 attendees, containing more than a few people of the Jewish faith, the Republican Primary Candidate had some well-aimed criticisms of  the President’s foreign policy towards Israel, the U.S. Economy, and some insights into the heart of America.

Romney started off by mentioning that Barack Obama had made a correct statement at a fundraiser held in Chicago on Wednesday. “The President said …’Change is coming!’ Romney quoted and then stated,  “… he got that right, for once!”  Cheers erupted from the crowd, and Romney spoke on –  ”We are going to get the change we’re looking for and it’s not Barack Obama, I believe it’s going to be Mitt Romney”.

Romney was critical of Obama’s failed foreign policy in Iran, and noted the hypocracy of Obama criticizing the Bush adminstration for building deficits that were “too large” while the President amassed even larger deficits in his own administration.  “We cannot have a President that spends massively more than we take in… it’s immoral, it’s wrong, it must stop!” Romney stated.

“President has failed the American People” said Romney citing the 8.5% unemployment -  An unemployment number that Obama had promised to stay under when pushing through the $750 billion dollar stimulus package. Romney promised  ”My job is to get Americans back to work”

Romney talked going through the budgetary spending program by program and determining it’s value, and in many cases making them stand on their own- programs like the National Endowment for the Arts, and PBS.  He also stated that some programs would be easy to pull the plug on – namely “Obamacare”. 

Significant applause occured when Mitt Romney hit on a theme very popular with “old school” Conservatives - energy independence, and making full use of the natural resources present in the United States.  He mentioned this when speaking of how to bring back or raise up “job creators”.  Romney stated strongly, “You also take advantage of something we have in abundance – oil, natural gas, coal – it is time for us to be energy secure!”  The message obviously resonated.

Former Governor Romney spoke on the Declaration of Independence and that the foundation of America is a “Merit-Based Society” and that Obama “wants to make us more like a European Welfare state” <Insert massive booing from crowd here> “ where the role of govenment…takes from some to redistribute it to others…” Romney continued “.. and that ‘Entitlement Society” would change the nature of America.  That is why he [Obama] has said he wants to ‘fundementally transform’ America… I don’t want to ‘transform’ America, I want to RESTORE toAmerica the principles that made it the hope of the Earth!”  The crowd responded by chanting “Mitt!” for several minutes.

Near the end of his address, Romney remembered to address a very significant many of those in attendance - the special relationship between Israel and the United States “Oh by the way…this President has found it to be ‘acceptable’ to be critical of our friends…” Romney continued “… He [Obama] went to the United Nations and criticized Israel for building settlements, but had nothing to say about Hamas launching thousands of rockets into Israel!  If I am President of the United States, we will stand with our friends!”

It was a very strong appearance for the frontrunning GOP candidate, in what could be a very influential and profitable area of Florida.  Mitt Romney gave every appearance of being  prepared to deliver on a statement made in the midst of his address  ”Just after his inauguration Obama was on the Today show saying that if  I can’t turn the situtation around in 3 years I’ll be looking at a one term proposition… We’re here to collect”!

In the coming weeks, it will be exciting to see how the race between Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and the remaining field of Republican Candidates shakes out!  Florida is a necessity for taking the Republican Nomination, a fact that each of the candidates seems to have firmly in mind… Keep Watch!

 

 

Wasserman-Schultz calls Romney ‘wounded’ and steams about Tea Party

Debbie Wasserman-Schultz as Chairperson of the DNC has spent the past few days making strong statements about Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney and the effects of the grassroots movement known as the Tea Party.

While inteviewing Mitt Romney on her show Starting Point,  Soledad O’Brien noted comments made by the DNC Chairwoman. Wasserman Schultz referred to Romney’s performance in New Hampshire, stating that despite his victory in the voting – “…he [Romney] came out of this primary as a wounded candidate…”

 Wasserman Schultz made those sentiments at a ‘Politics and Eggs’ breakfast hosted by both the New Hampshire Institute of Politics and The New England Council.

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A few minutes later in that same event the DNC Chairwoman Wasserman Schultz responded to the question “The American People are losing faith in Congress, I think it is because of a lack of civility, What can be done to bring back that civility?” by blaming the effects and actions of the grassroots Tea Party movement for the shootings in Tuscon and the majority of incivility in American Politics today.  Her comments though seemingly hesitant, left no doubt on her opinion of where the fault lies for the questioned ‘incivility’:

“… we need to make sure that we tone things down particularly in light of the Tuscon tragedy of a year ago…the discourse in America has really changed… I hesitate to place blame, but I have noticed it take a very precipitous turn toward edginess and the lack of civility with the growth of the Tea Party Movement…” – Debbie Wasserman Schultz, DNC Chairwoman – Jan. 11th, 2012

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It is well known that the job of the Chairpersons of both the DNC and the RNC is to promote or spin for thier own political Party, but by her statements regarding Former Gov. Romney’s performance and her odious malignment of the Tea Party,  Wasserman Schultz has apparently taken ‘spin’ to mean ‘lie’.   It may be that the DNC Chairwoman just does not have all the facts, and in the interest of education and keeping the record straight, this article will attempt to correct her ’spin’.

Wasserman Schultz has mentioned numerous times that because of his showing in the New Hampshire Republican Primary, Mitt Romney is a ‘wounded candidate’.  Yet Romney’s 39.3% final vote percentage is higher that Barack Obama’s 36.45% final vote, and even higher than Hillary Clinton’s 39.09% final vote during the ‘Live Free or Die’ state’s 2008 Democratic Primary.  It should also be noted that Debbie Wasserman Schultz was a strong supporter of the former First Lady’s candidacy, so perhaps she is just jealous of  Candidate Romney’s numbers.

The comments and presumtions made by the DNC Chairwoman concerning the effects and actions of the Tea Party are significantly more deceptive and vitriolic.  Though Liberal/Progressives  continously refer to the grassroots Tea Party movement as “violent’, ‘extremist’, and ’dangerous’,  the incidence of  verified (not speculated or implied) violence occuring at the THOUSANDS of Tea Party events held nationwide in the past few years is below 20 incidents.  Furthermore, attributing the tragic shooting of Representative Gabrielle Giffords to the grassroots Tea Party movement is irresponsible and malignant.  The shooter in that incident (we will not mention his name here due to the disgust it causes our staff and hopefully our readers) has been thoroughly investigated and has been found to be a mentally unstable, anarchistic, anti-government, and a convicted drug offender, with no ties to any local or nationwide Tea Party organization.  

By contrast, the effects and efforts of the ”Occupy” Movement have been supported byDebbie Wasserman Schultz.  The DNC Chairwoman has stated in an inteview on MSNBC about the ‘Occupy’ protesters, “We understand their frustration, we applaud their activism …”.  The ‘Occupy’ Movement has only been  active worldwide for about 6 months, but has already had hundreds of verified incidents of violence, including several incidents of rape, incidents of sex with a minor, incidents of drug distribution and use,  at least one murder, and one suicide.

The comments of Debbie Wasserman Schultz have not just been disturbing to a great number of Republicans nationwide, it has also gotten attention (and a tirade or two) from some none-too-pleased radio personalities as well.  On Glenn Beck’s network, Radio Hosts Pat Gray and Stu Burguiere had some choice words about the DNC Chairwoman.  Here is the clip from their 4th Hour program (you really should watch this):

We hesitate to say so, but that clip is irreverantly funny…

 

The criticisms and opinions of Debbie Wasserman Schultz have continued to bounce around the Medias, both online and across the airwaves. She will probably continue to speak out without worry of her position, since she is quite frequently towing the Democrat Party line, and since this election season has failed to produce a viable Republican candidate to run against her in her home Congressional District, CD-20 FL.  It may be though, that out of the very grassroots Tea Party movement she blames, a candidate will stand up to challenge her, saving the ears and the blood-pressure of the majority of Republicans nationwide.

Until then, journalists and bloggers will have to continue to exercise their First Amendment rights, to keep educating and informing Party Chairpeople and citizens alike!

Keep Watch!

 

 

Firebrand Congressman Allen West turns up the heat on Obama at Broward Republican Party BBQ

June 11, 2011 – Cowboys, candidates and BBQ’d food may have been the fixins for the Broward Republican Executive Committee BBQ, but the main course was served up by Congressman Allen West. In his speech to about 500 Broward County Republicans, he left no doubt about the goal that Florida Republicans and the Republicans nationwide should be working for in the 2012 Presidential Election.

“…We are going to send Barak Obama packing back to Chicago, Illinois!”   West’s declaration drew massive cheers, applause, and a standing ovation from the attendees, and rightfully so. The freshman congressman has drawn a line in the sand, and is calling on all Republicans to saddle up and take back victory in the next Presidential election. 

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“No one is going to win a presidential election unless they win Florida…” West stated, after outlining the upcoming redistricting and the two additional congressional districts Florida will be gaining, giving it a total of 29 votes in the electoral college.

West has consistently stood strong on the principles that the majority of Americans are demanding from their government, and has done so unapologetically. He is leading the pack of ‘Teaparty Republicans’ and has even been encouraged to pursue the Presidency by many of his supporters nationwide.  West, showing focus and insight, has waved aside those suggestions, choosing instead to focus on the job at hand.

Representative West also demonstrated why he is so well-respected by his constituents, by making time for each and every person who wanted to talk to him. Kate Wesner, the Congressman’s Deputy District Director, worked to guide people to West, and encouraged patience from those waiting to talk to him.  Not surprisingly, the line to speak with West was long, but was filled with many “I just want to thank you for all you are doing” comments, and other accolades.

The freshman Representative has made a significant impression, and his appearance at the beautiful Bergeron Ranch in the Western portion of Broward County was the highlight of many of the attendees visit.  One attendee stated “I wish we had 20 more like Congressman West, can you imagine the things that could get done in Washington, DC?”

The Broward Grand Old Party BBQ featured an impressive array of other elected officials and candidates, many of whom had the chance to speak to the attendees.  Interviews with some of the other speakers will be featured on redbrowardgop.com as well as being covered here on the Political Watchman. Most of the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate were there including Former FL Senator Adam Hasner, Fl Senate President Mike Haridopolos, Former U.S. Senator George LeMieux, and Colonel Mike McCallister. Also in attendance and speaking were Florida’s CFO Jeff Atwater, and FL Representatives George Moraitis and Matt Hudson.

RNC Co-Chair Sharon Day stood and spoke about the need for attendees to “go out and get 10 more people to stand and work with you… It’s gotta start today”.  That sentiment was echoed by other speakers stressing the need for the Republican Party to take back Florida and the nation.

If the Republican Party, can produce or recruit more candidates like Congressman Allen West, there can be no doubt that the will be a force to be reckoned with in the 2012 election cycle. Based on his statements at this event, Representative Allen West will be leading the charge on Election Day.

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