by admin on July 28, 2010
I’ve taken a low key point of view this primary because – well – I’m not in it. However, I am very familiar with outside (way outside, like outside of Colorado) organizations meddling with our local and state elections. The Americans for Job Security is one of these meddlers, and this group has already been drawn into a lawsuit for misrepresenting facts on candidates they oppose. I’ve seen their ads on TV and I’ve received their mailers. I know for a fact they are publishing lies about candidate Jane Norton.
Most folks know I am supporting Jane in this election but frankly we need to focus on facts and real issues – not high heels and lies. Take the candidates and evaluate them on their position on the issues, what you think they will bring to the office representing you, how they present themselves under stress, and how well you can trust the candidate.
Ken Buck probably has no idea about Americans for Job Security, a 527 organization and it (by law) has no connection to his campaign. Consider this, proud supporters of Buck, that for voters like me, the Americans for Job Security throw a shadow of doubt on Buck because most people are unaware that there is no relationship between him and Americans for Job Security. The lawsuit alone makes me stop and question the 527′s message legitimacy.
Simply I ask everyone in this primay election to get it Right! Spend time to learn the facts and study the issues. In this day and age of information, you can find and validate information and not have to rely on outsiders attempting to manipulate your vote. I ask you to vote for your candidate for the Right reasons, not because someone told you to vote their way.
In the meantime, Americans for Job Security GO HOME!
by admin on January 30, 2010
With the Colorado Legislature in session less than a week, I’ve watched as the majority party has introduced 13 new tax related bills. These bills will introduce taxes on software affecting everyone. They added taxes to on-line retailers like Amazon.com. and they have eliminated small business tax exemptions.
How can the majority party continue to ignore its constituency after what they saw in Massachusetts if they hope to be re-elected next fall? Well, they have seen the evidence that they won’t be re-elected and they are pushing as much of their agenda as possible before they loose their majority advantage. Notice, this has nothing to do with you, jobs, health care affordability, and keeping taxes under control.
The outrageous legislation from last year has cost Colorado thousands of jobs! Oh, yes there were new jobs, but the total net result was more lost jobs than new jobs. Worse still, the industries that are gone have significantly affected the tax revenues for the state and now the burden of off-setting the $1.5B shortfall is more than ever on our individual shoulders.
Last year the business and industry community contributed more than $300 million for taxes and this year’s legislation is targeting another $150 million. In this economic climate you can be sure you may be able to go to community college but you won’t have a job unless you leave Colorado!
As your Republican Colorado House District 17 candidate, jobs and the economy is number one on my list of priorities, closely followed by repealing and removing unlawful taxes and fees. I ask for you support to get Colorado’s economy back on track and you the opportunity to find a good job that can take care of you and your family.