* Action Alert * SUPPORT Deborah Katz Pueschel (R-FL-4)

David C. Osborne ^ | 09 Aug 2002 | David C. Osborne

[davidosborne]

Due to Florida Redistricting my residence is not longer in District 2.

I am now in District 4, and would like to pass on that I support Deborah Katz Pueschel to represent District 4.

Pass it on..

Click here for campaign Web site.....

[davidosborne]

Passing it on..

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[fieldmarshaldj]

She's taking a kamikaze run at Ander Crenshaw ? Is he all that bad a guy ?

[Alamo-Girl]

Bump!

[LarryLied]

Primary election? Could you give us an over-view?

[fieldmarshaldj]

Well, I'm expressing puzzlement as to her challenge of Crenshaw. Crenshaw is amongst the most Conservative GOP'ers in FL (92% rating from ACU), only Ric Keller (96%) scored higher. Now if she was challenging borderline RINO Mark Foley (64%)...

[LarryLied]

Thanks for the info. Foley is my rep. What a guy. He used to or maybe still is in the GOP Libertarian Caucus. Not that that means anything or that the Caucus even reallyexists (I don't see it doing much). Mark is taking on Rubin now which shows his political astuteness. With a million raised for the fall, he is safe. Because of all the condo critters here scared to death Cossacks are going to take away their Social Security and Lexus, Mark mouths many of the Democrat platitudes.

[davidosborne]

Actually, no offense to Ander Crenshaw it is just that he does not possess the leadership qualities that Pueschel does. He will NOT come public on his views, and tends to just "go with the flow" when it comes to voting. I believe that Deborah Katz Pueschel would do a much better job on fighting the conservative fight than Mr. Crenshaw. I plan to use this thread to discuss the details. Especially for the voters in the "new" 4th District who might not know anyhting about these two candidates and where the differ. Also it is interesting to note that there is a "write in" candidate from Ormond Beach, and I would like to know if this individual did this in order to "close" the primary. There are a large number of voters in this district who would vote for Pueschel over Crenshaw but are registered Democrats for purposes of "local" elections. With the addition of a write-in candidate this gives the incumbant (Crenshaw) a distict advantage and I suspect some foul play here. I will be looking into this and report any findings on this thread. If any of you know anything about this I would like you to post it here.

FReegards,

David

[davidosborne]

Excerpts from Deborah Katz Puschel's Campaign Site...

INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS TO LIFE

One of the guiding principles of my service in the Congress will be the preservation of
life, especially the innocent unborn. I do not believe that one person should have the
right to forfeit another person's life. In those few cases where a mother's life itself is at jeopardy, the balancing of one life against another, in my view, presents the only moral exception to this rule.

I will also apply this guiding principle of life to the disabled and the elderly.

STATES' RIGHTS


Return to the States those Operations of the Federal Government which properly belong to the States according to our Constitution

MILITARY /VETERANS

America's defense has been compromised during the last decade
and needs to be strengthened.


To be returned to the level that is needed to protect our country first & utmost.


Establish viable missile defense needs.


Seek ways for the military to be more efficient as to stop the waste of duplicate services.


Protect our secrets & not be subjected to the United Nations


Request Congress to implement an educational incentives (college and technical training) for their dependants prorated according to years of military service


Request Congress to initiate a bonus for service personnel to return to active military service duty in the key positions needed to protect our country


Segregate basic training of the sexes


Assess individuals who do not fulfill their military commitment on a pro-rated basis to reimburse taxpayers the cost of their training


Maintain our service men and women above the poverty level


Provide medical and dental coverage to their families


The following is the full statement provided to the Florida Times Union, Jacksonville, Florida on July 16, 2000 concerning health car for Military Retirees to Matthew Pinsur, Political Reporter in his featured "Asked the Candidates" column....

"With so many base closures, overseas deployment, and reduction of medical personnel; health care for our armed services is crucial. It is essential that American honors our obligation and restores the pledge of life long health and dental care to our military retirees and dependants. This promise is well documented in numerous armed forces' publications including a the Blue Jacket Manual (1973) [featured in Sergeant December 1999]. This national disgrace can be partly corrected by Congress passing "Keep Our Promise to Military Retirees, HR 3572 and S2003 [S2013 sponsored by Senator John McCain.] These bills provide options including access to the Federal Employees Health Benefits programs. Funding is more than sufficient with the savings from previous downsizing; therefore, should be without any cost to the retiree..."


My husband and I are quite familiar with this plight. His father, a military retiree and WWII veteran, was forced to place his wife on Medicare into which he had to pay. His quality of life has been diminished as well. Medical care delayed is medical care denied.

It would be wonderful for all our veterans to have access to the medical care provided to our Members of Congress."

I did pledge if I was elected to sponsor or co-sponsor the following Five Points for the Veterans:

To enact the total entitlement for concurrent receipt of both VA disability pay and military retirement checks, without an offset of any for all percentage disabilities, to include those personnel who took early retirements, and those personnel medically retired through no fault of their, Regular 20 year Military retirees, Reservists and National Guards. That legislation shall include the necessary provision to ensure this entitlement will not be subject to budgetary review each year, but shall be automatic. From which fund they decide to pay it is up to the government, but it must be automatic and not subject to suspension.


To enact the necessary legislation to totally restore the no cost, earned, lifetime medical/dental care to all retired military and their spouse as long as they are married, or their widows who survive them, who were on duty prior to October 1, 1995, their legal dependents until the age of 21 - this is to include personnel who took the early retirement option, Reservists and National Guards who retired. Again, how they fund it is up to the government as long as they make it permanent and not subject to suspension.


To enact legislation to provide the necessary logistical support to enable the VA to process disability claims within six months of the time filed, and a maximum of six months for each appellate review.


To enact legislation to change the Uniform Services Former Spouses Protection Act by eliminating the provision whereby retirement divisions are calculated as of the date and rank at retirement, and replace it with the rank at the time of divorce. Also, to change the provision which allows the former spounse to continue getting the members' retirement after he/she remarries.


To enact legislation changing the effects of the Feres Doctrine, whereby active duty personnel are prevented from suing the government for medical malpractice. We do not oppose the bar on litigation involving accidental injuries suffered during wartime, or training for wartime.


American Military Honor and Valor Museum

I will support a bill for the establishment of American Military Honor and Valor Museum (AMHVM) within Our Nation's Capitol in memory for all veterans.

AHMVM would be modeled similar to the Australia Memorial Museum, or the Imperial War Museum in London, England. The AMHVM would be a time capsule for accurately preserving our military history by conveying the sacrifices and struggles of our patriots; the men and women who fought to preserve our rights from the American Revolution through the War on Terrorism.

[davidosborne]

It's more than just about "conservative" ratings... its about leadership on the "controversial" issues which Mr. Crenshaw has a record of shying away from... and Mrs. Pueschel will tackle head on... who would you rather have represent you? Also, I suspect some foul play on the part of Mr. Crenshaw, that I am personally going to look into and report my findings.


FReegards,

David

[fieldmarshaldj]

Foley mouths the platitudes because he once was one (he worked for ex-Congressman Paul Rogers a few decades back). The only problem is (since he has PB County in the district) is that your Dave Weldon-types probably couldn't get elected there. *Sigh*

[fieldmarshaldj]

As I was telling someone else the other day regarding a Conservative challenger to RINO Jim Kolbe in AZ, it is tough to dislodge incumbents, especially in primaries. Unless Mrs. Katz-Pueschel has the $$ to really challenge Crenshaw, it will be a tough climb.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Well, I live in an uber-Democrat district (no Republican elected since U.S. Grant in 1872) and so am used to not being represented (or at least having to rely on distant members to do so). It will be tough for her, but I do wish her luck. Hopefully she will be joining Katherine Harris and Col. Jennifer Carrol in the next Congress. :-)

[fnord]

Well, she seems to have some knowledge of military life, and good ideas. I aint in FL, but I will bump for ya.

[davidosborne]

It is going to be tough, but she is up to the battle.. I just spoke with her on the phone a few mins ago to wish her the best, as she was heading off to an NRA function!!!

[davidosborne]

Thanks for the bump!

[fieldmarshaldj]

Speaking of the NRA, I'm sure you've heard about the devastating news regarding Chuck Heston. We all are praying for him. Hopefully "Moses" will still be fighting for our 2nd Amendment rights for years to come.

[davidosborne]

I did hear, and my prayers go out to him as well... My understanding is its Alzheimers-like symptoms... I am not sure exactly what that means..

David

[davidosborne]

http://election.dos.state.fl.us/cgi-bin/CandHtml.exe?account=35493&elecid=20021105-GEN

I would appreciate any help my fellow freepers can give regarding the "motive" of this individual..

FReegards,

David