Deficits by Design?

From LouisvilleTeaParty.org

"NIGHTFALL IN AMERICA

(This analysis offered by ex-governor of Delaware, Pete du Pont)

Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal’s editorial page did an analysis of the federal government’s debt that will be held by the public over the coming decade:

• When the Democrats took control of Congress in 2007, the debt held by the public was 36.2 percent of gross domestic product.
• It rose to 40.2 percent the next year.
• This year it will be about 63.6 percent, next year 68.6 percent, then 77 percent of GDP in 2020.
• And the Obama administration’s budget estimates 218 percent in 2050.

The reason for these rising deficits is the huge increases in federal spending — the intended growth of the federal government — that Congress and the president are pushing, says du Pont:....." read more LouisvilleTeaParty.org

The Savaging of Paul Ryan

Savaging of Paul Ryan- FrontPageMagazine Vasko Kohlmayer:

"Paul Ryan’s Roadmap bucks this trend and seeks to reverse our disastrous course with a series of commonsense measures. Here are some of the plan’s highlights:

• Allowing those under 55 to invest over one-third of their current Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts, similar to the Thrift Savings Plan available to federal employees;
• Placing future Medicare beneficiaries (those currently under 55) into a semi-private programs similar to those currently used by Members of Congress;
• Reducing the tax code into two rates: 10% on income up to $100,000 for joint filers and $50,000 for single filers, and 25% on taxable income above these amounts;
• Eliminating the alternative minimum and the death tax;
• Doing away with taxes on interest, capital gains and dividends;
• Replacing the corporate tax—currently the second highest in the industrialized world—with a business consumption tax of 8.5%;
• Imposing a 10 year discretionary spending freeze....." Front Page Magazine
  

Clearly Sarah Palin needs help

Clearly Sarah Palin Needs Help: John Ziegler Daily Caller

"Is the most famous woman in American political history;

• Has more money both personally and politically than she probably knows what to do with;

• Has found a place in public life that has largely ended the attacks on her family;

• Is the most sought after public speaker/endorser in all of politics;

• Has more influence over the media’s agenda than anyone but the president;

• Appears to now be completely immune to media attacks;

• Is the leader in just about every poll for the Republican presidential nomination and has a virtually unfiltered platform on by far the largest cable news channel;

• Is perceived by many as the leader of the most potent grassroots movement in modern American political history;

• Is the author of the most purchased political book in recent times; and..." John Ziegler Daily Caller

Trey Grayson launches radio ad

Trey Grayson launches Radio ad

from : Bluegrass Politics

"Republican Trey Grayson’s campaign for the U.S. Senate has launched its first radio ad.

The one-minute spot strikes a positive tone and stresses Grayson’s efforts to reduce government spending as Kentucky’s Secretary of State since 2003.

“I’m running for Senate to stop the wasteful spending and keep our country safe from the terrorists who want to kill us,” Grayson declares.

Grayson does not mention his key opponent in the primary, Bowling Green eye surgeon Rand Paul, who launched his first TV ad of the race last week. That spot focused on national security issues.

Grayson’s campaign manager, Nate Hodson, said the ad started Monday on “statewide conservative radio.” He declined to elaborate or to say how long will it air and its costs...." Bluegrass Politics

Kentucky Billion Dollar Shortfall?

Kentucky Billion dollar shortfall?
from Kentucky Club for Growth

"We finally cracked open the state's "Budget in Brief" document for the coming 2011-2012 budget cycle. The following graph of spending, found on page 16, is all you need to know about why the state is being forced to make cuts..." see graph at Kentucky Club for Growth

McConnell's Strategy for 2012

McConnell's Strategy For 2012

from Elephant's in the Blugrass

"Politico reports on Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's plan for picking up Republican seats next year

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has settled in on his election-year strategy: Identify issues that unite his caucus but divide the other party, then use them to drive a wedge between the White House and congressional Democrats.

At the top of his list: the administration’s handling of terrorism cases..." Elephant's in the Bluegrass

Palin and McConnell wage proxy battle in Kentucky Republican Senate primary

"The Senate Republican primary in Kentucky has emerged as a proxy battle between two leaders of the factionalized Republican Party, Sarah Palin and Mitch McConnell.

At stake is the direction of the Republican Party, which Republican leaders in Washington fear could turn off middle-of-the road voters if it lurches too far to the right...." The Hill

Painting Palin as Hypocrite for 'Crib Notes' and GOP as 'Party of No' While Letting Obama Pontificate

Painting Palin as Hypocrite for 'Crib Notes' and GOP as 'Party of No' While Letting Obama Pontificate

"From Monday's broadcast network evening newscasts: CBS and NBC found hypocrisy in Sarah Palin scolding President Obama's incessant use of a Teleprompter while she had “crib notes” written on her hand during her Saturday Tea Party convention appearance, CBS followed by giving Obama two-straight minutes to explain why the public will come around to “connect” with him again and, meanwhile, ABC devoted a full story to “whether Republicans want action or are just the 'Party of No'?..." Media Research Center

GOP Valentine's Day Cards

"Dear Fellow Republican,

This Valentine's Day, show the most important Republicans, Democrats and Independents in your life how much they mean to you by sending them a GOP Valentine's E-Card.

Pass along a special message from Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi that they didn't craft this Valentine's card behind closed doors like they did with their government-run health care experiment.

Or let President Obama extend your sincerest wishes to a loved one by claiming he's saved or created millions of Valentine's -- just like his party has claimed that the wasteful, pork-filled stimulus bill has created or saved thousands, 1.5 million or 2 million jobs depending on which Obama Administration official you ask.

Choose from 18 different Valentine's E-Cards that the Republican National Committee has created for this very special day. Share them with all your family and friends, especially those Democrats who need to know how you feel about the wrong direction their party is dragging our country.""

GOP Valentine's Day Cards

Sarah Palin Keynote Speech Tea Party Convention

Sarah Palin Keynote Speech Tea Party Convention

Jeb Hensarling House Republican Weekly Address

House Republican Weekly Address

Jeb Hensarling Republican Texas says latest budget spends too much taxes too much

Former Lt Governor Steve Pence endorses Brooks Wicker

from Ville Voice
Former Lt. Governor Steve Pence endorses Brooks Wicker Republican Kentucky 3rd District

""Former Lt. Governor Steve Pence has endorsed Republican Brooks Wicker for the 3rd District Congressional nomination.

Here’s a statement from Wicker:

“I am proud to announce the endorsement of former Lt. Governor Steve Pence. Steve’s support provides a huge boost to our campaign and will help us continue to build on our strong grassroots organization,” Wicker said. “Our campaign is gaining momentum each day as we continue to secure support from voters we encounter. I look forward to announcing even more key endorsements in the near future.”..." Ville Voice

Brooks Wicker Republican

New Poll: Kentucky senate seat stays Republican

"Regardless of whether the Republican nominee is Trey Grayson or Rand Paul, a new Rasmussen poll shows that Kentucky's U.S. Senate seat will remain Republican. That is true whether the Democratic nominee is Dan Mongiardo or Jack Conway..." Elephants in the Bluegrass

Mitch McConnell attacks terrorism policies

Mitch McConnell attacks terrorism policies:

"Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday accused the White House of being more concerned about a messaging strategy than prosecuting a war against terrorism.


In a blistering speech to the conservative Heritage Foundation, the Kentucky Republican issued his toughest criticism yet of President Barack Obama's efforts to handle terrorists, saying he has a "blind spot" when it comes to fighting terrorism and citing the administration's handling of the attempted Christmas Day bombing.


Politico.com

Kentucky House Minority Leader, Jeff Hoover, Wants To Let The Sun Shine In On State Contracts

from Osi Speaks

Kentucky House Minority Leader, Jeff Hoover, Wants To Let The Sun Shine In On State Contracts

"Today, House Minority Floor Leader Jeff Hoover filed legislation to increase governmental transparency in relation to executive branch personal service contracts.
House Bill 387 would direct all cabinets, departments, bureaus, divisions and sections of state government to report to the Personnel Cabinet..." from Osi Speaks

Kentucky Legislature

House Republicans w President

Trey Grayson Reports 1.7 million in donations

Trey Grayson Reports 1.7 million in donations
"" Republican Trey Grayson is reporting that he has raised nearly $1.7 million for his U.S. Senate race, slightly less than his chief GOP rival.

Grayson, Kentucky's secretary of state, is seeking the Senate seat now held by the retiring 78-year-old Jim Bunning. Bowling Green physician Rand Paul, who also is running, reported last week that he has received $1.8 million in contributions...."" Trey Grayson Reports 1.7 million in donations from Kentucky Post

TreyGrayson.com

Republican, GOP, Kentucky, KY

RedState & Mark Kirk

"Redstate and Mark Kirk"
""First, let me say that I can certainly emphathize with anyone who can’t donate to or vote for Mark Kirk. To begin with, Kirk is pro-choice, and my own personal pro-life convictions prevent me from donating to or voting for any avowedly pro-choice candidates. Furthermore, it has long been RedState site policy to only endorse pro-life candidates, and that will not change in this race. Furthermore, Kirk has cast a number of other votes (most recently on cap-and-tax) that have infuriated conservatives of all stripes. I don’t believe anyone here at RedState would begrudge our readers some honest objections to supporting Kirk.."RedState

Kentucky House approves "In God We Trust" plate

"The Kentucky House passed legislation Monday creating a new standard-issue license plate with the nation's motto, “In God we Trust.”

House Bill 100 would make the plate available to all drivers at no extra cost.

If the measure becomes law, drivers would be allowed to choose either the “In God we Trust” plate or the current standard issue “Unbridled Spirit” plate.

The bill passed the House on a vote of 93-1 with only Rep. Mary Lou Marzian, D-Louisville, voting against it. It now goes to the Senate...." Courier-Journal

GOP Tuesday Target Ads

"Liberal interest groups spent nearly $600,000 to convince Republican senators that they should back the Democrats' $900 billion economic stimulus package. The way numbers are flying around these days, this half a mil (and then some) probably sounds like chump change. Sens. Kit Bond (Mo.) and Richard Lugar (Ind.) , Sens. Jim Bunning (Ky.), Richard Burr (N.C.), and Mel Martinez (Fla.) are targets for the ads. ..." from Townhall.com

Republicans have many well-funded candidates in crowded primaries

"Republicans are on track to have more than 100 challengers running this cycle, but many of them will be in the same races.

Well-funded candidates crowded GOP primaries across the country in the fourth quarter of 2009, after the dust settled on a summer that saw the rise of the Tea Party movement...."

Republicans have many well-funded candidates in crowded primaries

Kentucky Republican Candidates for Congress

Kentucky Republican Candidates for Congress

Larry Hausman

Todd Lally for Congress

Louisville KY GOP

Larry Hausman Announces Candidacy

Local businessman Larry Hausman will announce his run for office on Monday, January 25th, 11:00 a.m. in the Bowman Field Airport Terminal located at 2815 Taylorsville Road. He will enter the primary race to become the Republican nominee for the 3rd Congressional District and earn the opportunity to run against Democratic Congressman John Yarmuth.

“Over the past few months I have spoken with many Louisville citizens concerned about the direction of our country,” said Larry Hausman. “They are looking for a change. They’ve had enough of John Yarmuth’s extreme left policies and DC’s current love affair with out of control spending. My candidacy will give the people of Louisville the opportunity to vote for a strong conservative and independent thinker who will make fiscal responsibility priority number one.”
Larry Hausman announces

Hausman for Congress

Louisville KY GOP

"Rand Paul's campaign has announced an endorsement and "generous contribution" from former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her PAC. "Governor Palin is providing tremendous leadership as the Tea Party movement and constitutional conservatives strive to take our country back," Paul said. "Sarah Palin is a giant in American politics. I am proud to receive her support."

Rand Paul, the son of congressman and former presidential candidate Ron Paul, is running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate
in Kentucky." from American Spectator

Rand Paul