Posted on 06/10/2014 5:05:51 PM PDT by Kolath
AP just called the race for Brat in the VA-7 race.
But, but, but....they said the Tea Party was dead!!!!
He seems pretty grounded. And I think you’re right. Even if it’s a couple of good years, it’s better than anything we would have had with Cantor.
Again, he’s a great candidate. Also, I heard ‘rumors’ he’s a big Sarah Palin fan (icing on the cake!) & here’s what she had to say on his win:
Congratulations to Dave Brat in Virginia on such an encouraging victory tonight! You shocked the political world and reminded D.C. that power lies with We the People and not any conventional party establishment. Dave Brat was massively outspent (more than 10 to 1) and laughed off by most, but he won the trust of voters the old fashioned way – one by one. Tonight’s victory showed the power of the local grassroots – the ones with boots on the ground who put up the campaign signs and go door to door to provide needed support for great candidates. Appreciation also goes to those with powerful microphones like Laura Ingraham, Mark Levin, Ann Coulter and others who recognized Dave’s strengths and had the guts to provide him a megaphone to reach concerned citizens.
Grassroots commonsense conservatives can use this momentum to push good candidates like Chris McDaniel, T.W. Shannon, and Rob Maness to victory for America. These candidates are also being massively outspent by establishment candidates and they need our help and energy.
Thank you, Virginia! On to November!
- Sarah Palin
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DAVE BRAT FOR CONGRESS ( http://davebratforcongress.com/issues/ )
Issues
Obamacare
Obamacare has proven to be an economically disastrous law and an unconstitutional power grab by our Federal Government. The government cannot and should not be permitted to run and regulate nearly 20% of our nation’s economy. We must restore the relationship between doctor and patient. We must restore the relationship between price and service in medicine or we will continue on the Road to Serfdom. I support a plan to defund the law and replace it with free-market solutions that lower costs, improve quality, and increase access to care.
Fiscal Responsibility
Our national debt has skyrocketed, reaching over $17 trillion dollars. What our leaders in Washington fail to mention is the $127 Trillion dollars in unfunded liabilities (see U.S. Debt Clock). This lack of leadership on both sides of the aisle threatens our nation’s stability and long term growth and forces an undue burden on our children and grandchildren. We must balance the federal budget by reducing spending. I will support a balanced budget amendment which will force Congress to reign in the out of control federal spending and to restore confidence in the American economy.
Immigration
When addressing the issue of immigration, we must start by securing our border. An open border is both a national security threat and an economic threat that our country cannot ignore. I reject any proposal that grants amnesty and undermines the fundamental rule of law. Adding millions of workers to the labor market will force wages to fall and jobs to be lost. I support proposals that will secure our border, enforce our current laws, and restore an orderly and fair process to allow law abiding individuals to work towards becoming citizens of this great nation.
Term Limits
I am a strong proponent of term limits for members of Congress. Career politicians and special moneyed interests have corrupted our democratic system. I pledge to support and submit legislation that enforces term limits. Ideally, Congressional term limits would be for 12 years total, across both The House and The Senate. Thus, I pledge to term limit myself to 12 years in Congress.
2nd Amendment
I will oppose any efforts to undermine or limit the Constitutional right to bear arms.
I am a strong supporter of gun rights. The right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental right enshrined in the constitution for a reason - it provides the people with the ultimate guarantee of sovereignty. I will oppose any back door attempts to confiscate guns or create a national gun registry. All too frequently the knee jerk reaction to tragedies by the media and chattering class is to move to restrict our rights. In Congress, I will be a steady and firm supporter of our 2nd amendment rights at all times - not just when it is convenient. Our founding documents make it clear that our inalienable rights come from God and that the job of the government is to ensure and protect those God given rights. I intend to keep it that way.
Education
As an economist and educator for eighteen years, I understand the value of a good education. This is why I oppose top down approaches by the Federal Government such as Common Core and No Child Left Behind. I will support efforts to place Virginia’s teachers, parents, and local officials, who best understand the needs of the community, in control of our education system.
National Security/Foreign Policy
Ronald Reagan said it best: “Peace through strength.” A strong military is essential to the success of our nation. We must secure our borders, support the Armed Forces, both at home and abroad, and maintain a strong national defense in order to secure our country’s future. In addition, I support a full investigation into the Benghazi attacks.
Federal Reserve
I support a full audit of the Federal Reserve System.
Energy
I support a broad-spectrum energy approach that relies on the free market. The private sector must be set free to invest in natural gas, wind, solar, oil, nuclear, and other forms of energy as we move forward. Ending our reliance on foreign oil and moving toward energy independence is vital to the future welfare of America.
10th Amendment
The federal government has grown far too large. Our Founders envisioned a nation in which the federal government’s powers were explicitly listed and limited. I fully support the Constitution and enforcing the 10th Amendment and getting the government out of the way of economic growth. I will work to bring power back to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Individual Freedoms
The federal government’s abuse of our freedoms has spun out of control. Whether it is the NSA violating our 4th Amendment Rights by collecting phone records, the IRS violating our 1st Amendment rights by targeting conservative organizations, or President Obama violating our 5th Amendment rights with the indefinite detention of American citizens, our freedoms have been under attack and they must be restored.
Uphold Human Life
Human life is sacred, as proclaimed by our founding documents, and I will always support laws that protect life. Our fundamental rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness precede the existence of government and come from God, the Author of Nature. These core constitutional rights have been usurped by the Judicial and Executive Branches and must be returned to the people and their representatives.
Because I’m happy, happy, happy! Thank yo Virginia!
Whew hew!!!
Are you saying Brat won because of Democrats?
I think Brat is a good man and the more voters know about him, quite sure he’ll be a winner in November.
A few Cantor supporters tried to block the protesters’ entrance into the ballroom, and pushing and shoving ensued. And before they reached the microphone, one Cantor supporter threw his glass of wine at a female protester. She swore at him in return.
A hotel employee took the microphone Cantor had used and told the protesters in Spanish that the police were on their way. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/chaos-erupts-at-cantor-election-night-headquarters-after-his-departure/2014/06/10/5710c56e-f106-11e3-bf76-447a5df6411f_story.html
Are you saying Brat won because of Democrats?
I think Brat is a good man and the more voters know about him, quite sure he’ll be a winner in November.
i have been boycotting Fox News since the 2008 election... that night was it for me... i had already been boycotting the other stations... last night i tuned in to Fox News for the first time in almost 6 years to see the reactions to Cantor's defeat... i also tuned in to CNN for a couple of minutes... maybe watched a total of 12 minutes of cable news last night... i should have watched zero minutes... i am with you... we should all boycott the Corporate Press--all of it!
It's the commercial advertisers on these shows that have to be boycotted and letters sent to them accordingly. Hit the commies where it hurts ...in the pocketbook.
However, conservatives never have learned how to boycott effectively. One single corporate sponsor on a program has to be targeted and then boycott the hell out of it.
The rest learn real fast.
Leni
You Bet Your Sweet Bippy
if nobody watches the program, nobody sees the commercial advertisements... but yes, something like the SlimFast boycott back when Whoopi Goldberg was the spokesperson worked... she was booted...
Not a chance in hell. The GOPe will do everything in its power to destroy Brat.
It doesn't matter what the definition is, it will be redefined after it is passed.
Hasn't Brit learned that yet?
Hume has no interest in learning. He's too busy carrying water for the DC crowd.
My guess is that he would opt for a professional departure, not a vengeful one. He's a pol, a young one at that, and 2 years down the road who knows what might happen.
We hardly watch TV at all anymore. Rarely bother with Fox as it has its own agenda also.
Yes, the media won’t initially pay attention while the DC tomcats play. But it’s all recorded by the NSA just in case somebody eventually decides to buck the status quo...
To preserve the integrity of the whole system, the schmoozing trap needs to be broken.
Cantor’s meeting now behind closed doors ....expected to announce his departure will be July 31st...via Fox
I don't think so...maybe stunned but it will wear off....they'll simply tweak their message to something more palatable to fool the public...
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