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Small Business and Regulatory Burdens
Just today, I learned that left-wing groups are launching a smear campaign against Darrell Issa, the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. According to Politico, they’re “leaving no stone unturned in digging into Issa’s personal and business history,” an obsessiveness that obviously reveals their anxiety about what...
Health Care Repeal Vote: Wednesday, January 19 — UPDATED
The House of Representatives has announced that a vote on repeal of the 2010 health care law will be held on Wednesday, January 19. Have you contacted your Representative in support of repeal? Indiana governor Mitch Daniels recently explained the problems that the new law is creating for the State...
Griffith hits Boucher on Cap and Trade vote
Rep. Rick Boucher (D-VA), running for re-election in Virginia’s 9th Congressional district, is taking heat from his challenger, Morgan Griffith, for his support of the cap and trade. Griffith, who is putting up a strong challenge to Boucher, says that the vote to support cap and trade is a betrayal...
Likely Republican Chairmen poised to Turn Around Immigration Policy
If the Republicans take over of the House of Representatives, liberal immigration policies are likely to be stopped dead in their tracks as strong conservatives take over key positions on the Judiciary Committee. Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) is poised to take over the chairmanship of the House Judiciary Committee. Smith...
David Harmer leads in California’s 11th District
David Harmer, the challenger to Rep. Jerry McNerney, is putting the incumbent in real danger of losing his seat. According to the latest poll, Harmer leads McNerney 48-42%. This is an increase from the prior poll for this district, which showed Harmer leading by only 1. In this anti-incumbent, anti-liberal...
Noem Takes Narrow Lead for South Dakota’s At Large Seat
Kristi Noem, a grassroots favorite and Republican nominee, has taken a 3% lead over incumbent Democrat Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin. This race has been extremely close over the last few months, with Noem regaining the lead after briefly losing it. This race is considered important because if Herseth-Sandlin cannot survive this wave,...
Repeal of Obamacare is GOP’s Top Target After Election
Republicans are making clear that repealing and replacing President Obama’s unpopular health care reform bill will be among their top priorities after the November election. Minority Leader John Boehner, who would likely become Speaker of the House if the GOP takes control, said that “I am committed to doing everything...
Tipton Battles to Take Colorado’s Third District
Scott Tipton, a small businessman and grassroots favorite, is looking to win a rematch with Rep. John Salazar for Colorado’s 3rd district. This seat has drawn nationwide attention as a battleground for control of the House, and is one of Liberty Central’s Top Races. Although Salazar defeated Tipton in 2006,...
Grayson in Hot Water Over Deceptive Ad
Rep. Alan Grayson (D), running for re-election in Florida’s 8th Congressional District, is taking fire for a manipulative and untruthful advertisement about his challenger, Daniel Webster. In the ad, Grayson calls Webster a “religious fanatic” and equates him with the Taliban because he encourages wives to “submit” to their husbands....