This web site is not on Congressman Brat's regular e-mail list. It's based in Congressmen Griffith's and Roe's districts, with readership in Congressman Hurt's district. It did, however receive a campaign solicitation letter from Congressman Brat's office. Although this web site replies to all requests for money with counter-requests for money ONLY, we agree that this "conversation" needed to start several years ago, and we welcome any readers from Virginia's District 7 that we may have.
From U.S. Representative Dave Brat, R-VA-7:
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Some are calling it a crusade. I like to think that we are starting a much-needed conversation. Either way, we need your help in spreading the word.
Things are out of control and it is time to take a stand. That's why I'm partnering with nine conservative Members of Congress in supporting theArticle One Project, promoting legislation to give Congress control of our budget and regulatory system.
First launched by Senator Mike Lee, the Article One Project also has a goal of dialing-back executive discretion. It is up to your Representatives and Senators in Congress to make the laws of our country – not the White House.
Yet President Barack Obama has made a mockery of our Founders' wisdom in separating and assigning powers – unconstitutionally pronouncing "executive actions", by ignoring or rewriting federal statutes to essentially make the laws himself.
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Nicknames for legislation aren't easy to find on Popvox, and full text is even harder. Possibly this bill is the one they meant, or part of a batch they meant:
https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/114/hres707
Showing posts with label U.S. Representative Dave Brat R-VA-7. Show all posts
Showing posts with label U.S. Representative Dave Brat R-VA-7. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Friday, June 19, 2015
Congressmen Hurt and Griffith Under Fire
Frequent contributors, U.S. Representatives Robert Hurt and Morgan Griffith are being challenged by frequent correspondents Patricia Evans and Rick Buchanan. This is political enough that it probably belongs on Freedom Connector, but with Matt Kibbe stepping down, I don't know...maybe it needs to go here, too. It's part of U.S. history, anyway.
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PRESS RELEASE, VIRGINIA VISION PAC
MEDIA CONTACT:
Rick Buchanan
The Virginia Vision PAC Calls on All Principled Conservatives to Challenge Three Virginia Representatives. Congressional Representatives Scott Rigell (2nd), Robert Hurt 5th), and Barbara Comstock (10th) Cast a Major Vote Against Republican Values.
It is time to begin a search for potential Conservative Republican candidates to challenge these Representatives in the 2016 election cycle. Individuals who have interest in running for office in these districts may contact our PAC at 571-278-9862. We stand ready to assist.
WARRENTON, VIRGINIA – June 15, 2015.
The Virginia Vision PAC is calling attention to the above named candidates because of their support for the recent vote for the Trade Bill that would give President Obama fast track authority to negotiate trade deals with 12 Pacific Rim nations.
Why would any Republican trust Mr. Obama with substantive trade legislation at this juncture in his remaining presidential term? Even if one ignores the fact the American public has not seen the contents of the bill, President Obama has proved time and time again that lying and deception is standard operating procedure for his administration. In our opinion Republicans should avoid any cooperation with this president.
In the words of Larry Summers, Secretary of the Treasury in the Clinton Administration, "The repudiation of the TPP would neuter the U.S. presidency for the next 19 months." After the track record established by our President, all Republican Representatives should be standing up against any bill that would give this President more power over the legislative branch.
We deserve better representation from our elected Republican Congressional Representatives. Every Republican elected official campaigned as a Conservative Republican, yet, as can be seen with failing scores they are no different from the Democrats with the same Liberty grade. Voting records can be found at www.conservativereview.com and http://www.heritageactionscorecard.com//state/state/va
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[Graphic, in which Congressman Dave Brat is awarded an "A" by this organization, Congressmen Hurt and Griffith get a "D," and most of Virginia's other members of the House of Representatives get an "F."]
"Individuals who have interest in running for office in these districts may contact our PAC at 571-278-9862. We stand ready to assist.
About The Virginia Vision PAC
The Virginia Vision PAC was formed to hold our elected officials accountable to the voters who elected them. The PAC is concerned that Republican voters allow candidates to campaign as conservatives, but once elected decide to ignore their constituents and vote contrary to the voter’s wishes. This occurs at both the Federal and State level and should not be tolerated. The country is at risk in adopting the socialist agenda of the left and it is unacceptable for our elected Republican officials to aid and abet the leftist agenda. The Virginia Vision PAC is focused on supporting and electing principled conservative candidates that will vote in harmony with their campaign promises.
For more information, please visit the organization’s social media sites at:
Website: www.virginiavision.org
Facebook: Virginia Vision PAC
Twitter: @virginiavisionPAC
Paid for by Virginia Vision PAC. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
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"Educate and inform the whole mass of the people. They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty." - Thomas Jefferson" "
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Dave Brat Feels Rejected
Another precinct heard from...U.S. Representative Dave Brat (R-VA-7) e-mails to ask fiscal conservatives for support. This web site has no votes in the Seventh District. I don't know whether we have readers in that district. We will, however, share Congressman Brat's message...once. We can't do this every time an elected official seeks reelection, but we suspect that this message may become a valuable historical document.
Dave Brat wrote:
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I refused to support Barack Obama's illegal amnesty in Congress – and now I'm under attack.
On amnesty, the Republican leadership and political elites in Washington DC are throwing our principles and the Constitution out the door – and now they're throwing me under the bus.
Not only has the GOP House leadership failed to live up to its promise to fight tooth-and-nail against Barack Obama's outrageous, unconstitutional overreach – they're actually directly attacking members like me who wouldn't go along with their capitulation.
You read that right. In retribution for refusing to accept the GOP surrender to President Obama's illegal amnesty scheme, I'm being blasted by $400,000 worth of media attack ads and telephone campaigns – by establishment groups run by former leadership staff!
I was elected to Congress by the people of Virginia's 7th District precisely because they oppose just this kind of arrogant dismissal of their wishes by Washington's political elite – and I will continue to do so – but I need your help.
Will you help me stand up to the immense pressure being directed at me by making an urgent contribution of $25, $50, or even $100 today?
There's more than just amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants at stake here – we're talking about the rule of law.
The Constitution of the United States grants the Congress the right of making laws. Republican capitulation to Barack Obama's "executive action" to subvert the Constitution will only embolden him further.
In fact, the President's Press Secretary, Josh Earnest, has already declared that Obama is "very interested" in using executive action to raise taxes.
If we don't draw the line against the undermining of the Constitution for political advantage now, the Congress might as well close for business – and that's why I so desperately need your support – so please stand with me today. "
Dave Brat wrote:
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I refused to support Barack Obama's illegal amnesty in Congress – and now I'm under attack.
On amnesty, the Republican leadership and political elites in Washington DC are throwing our principles and the Constitution out the door – and now they're throwing me under the bus.
Not only has the GOP House leadership failed to live up to its promise to fight tooth-and-nail against Barack Obama's outrageous, unconstitutional overreach – they're actually directly attacking members like me who wouldn't go along with their capitulation.
You read that right. In retribution for refusing to accept the GOP surrender to President Obama's illegal amnesty scheme, I'm being blasted by $400,000 worth of media attack ads and telephone campaigns – by establishment groups run by former leadership staff!
I was elected to Congress by the people of Virginia's 7th District precisely because they oppose just this kind of arrogant dismissal of their wishes by Washington's political elite – and I will continue to do so – but I need your help.
Will you help me stand up to the immense pressure being directed at me by making an urgent contribution of $25, $50, or even $100 today?
There's more than just amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants at stake here – we're talking about the rule of law.
The Constitution of the United States grants the Congress the right of making laws. Republican capitulation to Barack Obama's "executive action" to subvert the Constitution will only embolden him further.
In fact, the President's Press Secretary, Josh Earnest, has already declared that Obama is "very interested" in using executive action to raise taxes.
If we don't draw the line against the undermining of the Constitution for political advantage now, the Congress might as well close for business – and that's why I so desperately need your support – so please stand with me today. "
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