Groups From Both Sides of the Political Spectrum Come Together To
Protest GOP Leader Fundraiser For Rep. Griffith Today In Huntsville
(Here is a map showing where to park and assemble: http://www.huntsvilleteaparty.com/cms/images/stories/BOEHNER%20PROTEST%20MAP.pdf)
HUNTSVILLE, AL-- Not long after invitations were sent out for a Rep. Parker Griffith fundraising event, headlined by House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH), several local organizations from both sides of the political spectrum announced plans to protest the event. Today, at the Space & Rocket Center, starting at 5:00 pm, the protest will include members of the Huntsville Tea Party, Left In Alabama, Athens-Limestone Tea Party Patriots, AAMU Democrats Student Club, The Dale Jackson Show, North Alabama Healthcare for All, Madison County Republican Executive Committee, Limestone County Republican Executive Committee, Marshall County Tea Party, and Common Sense Campaign. AFL-CIO will be holding a press conference at the Marriott Hotel near the Space & Rocket Center in protestation, before the protest event and the fundraiser. Groups attending the protest will be holding a press conference at the Marriott Hotel at 4:30 pm. Organizers invite the public to attend.
"We are sending a message to the national Republican establishment: stay out of our primary. We also want to support the true conservative candidates that Tea Party activists and the local GOP have gotten behind, Les Phillip and Mo Brooks. We're pushing back against the political machine," said Christie Carden, founder of the Huntsville Tea Party.
"Bipartisanship is not dead. People of all political persuasions see that Parker Griffith is an opportunist who cannot be trusted to keep his word. As such, he is not - nor can he ever be - an effective representative for North Alabama. Griffith gave up critical committee assignments at a time when the 5th District is fighting for federal transportation and space dollars, clearly demonstrating that he cares more about his reelection prospects than his constituents. Now, Congressman Boehner is displaying the same indifference to local concerns by meddling in the Republican primary. Such behavior deserves no reward," said Sherry Walker, publisher of Left In Alabama blog, who is encouraging her readers to attend the protest
"Our message to Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) is stay out of the 5th district's business. Mr. Boehner's support of Parker Griffith proves he has a blatant disregard for what the voters in Alabama's 5th congressional district want. The Tea Party Movement began and is continuing today because the people are being ignored. Government officials have forgotten who they work for and "We the People" are tired of it and determined to take our Country Back," said Deborah King, founder of the Athens-Limestone Tea Party Patriots.
"The AAMU Democrats Student Club wishes to express its principled opposition to Parker Griffith. We want it to be clear that our opposition is not based on his politics but rather his complete lack of integrity and character. It is our position that Mr. Griffith is an unprincipled opportunist lacking the kind of values and political ability to make critical decisions in the best interest of the citizens of North Alabama," said club President, Sharda Lofton.
"The willingness of the national GOP to campaign and provide political cover for a man like Parker Griffith over Mo Brooks and Les Phillip makes me wonder how they will govern IF the American People give them another chance. Shame on the GOP for disrespecting the voters of Alabma's 5th District," said Dale Jackson, a local talk radio host who is encouraging his listeners to attend the protest.
"Rep. Griffith has shown us that he is not serious about helping people get affordable, quality care. Griffith needs to step out of this race and let someone else represent the people of North Alabama," said Linda Haynes, coordinator of North Alabama Healthcare for All, a chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program.
"I and other Republicans realize that Griffith is an imposter, a liberal Democratic opportunist, and we believe that he should not be allowed on the Republican ballot. Mr. Boehner has no business here in North Alabama, and the local Republican Committee has in effect said so. He would be better advised to bunker down within the confines of his Inside-the-Beltway-Fortress and stay there. Here he is persona non gratia," said Hugh McInnish, a member of the Madison County Republican Executive Committee, who has encouraged the group to attend the protest.
"Recruitment of qualified Republican candidates is very difficult and John Boehner has not helped that process. Why would anyone want to run for office as a Republican and be trampled by the National Republican Party against the will of the local Republican Leadership?" said Rex Davis and Don Hudleston, members of the Limestone County Republican Executive Committee, who have encouraged the group to attend the protest.
"John Boehner's campaigning for Parker Griffith is indicative of everything that is wrong with the Republican party today. Backroom deals for votes is not acceptable, regardless of which party does it. John Boehner has no standing in Alabama and should stay out of this primary," said Stan Stinson, founder of the Marshall County Tea Party, who has encouraged the group to attend the protest.
"Washington politics has no place in Alabama’s 5th congressional district primary. We support the right of the people to choose their representation without external interference and encourage our supporters to protest this obnoxious intrusion," said Pete Rhiem, founder of Common Sense Campaign in Mobile, Alabama.
"We have experienced Washington's intrusion in state GOP primaries before and the results were disastrous. Alabama now has a Democratic 2nd District congressman to prove it. It was a wrong GOP move in '08 and it is a wrong move now. Even if it is allowable under party rules, it sends a wrong message that Washington is attempting to choose the 5th District Republican candidate. Seven of the eight GOP chairs in the 5th District agree that the Boehner appearance is ill-advised and should be cancelled," said Paul Reynolds and members of the Alabama Republican State Committee.
http://theattackmachine.wordpress.com/2010/03/02/show-notes-32-everyone-loves-parker-griffith-race-baiting-for-bingo-and-school-uniforms/
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For Immediate Release: March 5, 2010
Contact: Christie Carden, christie@huntsvilleteaparty.com, 256-603-9676
Groups From Both Sides of the Political Spectrum Come Together To
Protest GOP Leader Fundraiser For Rep. Griffith In Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, AL-- Not long after invitations were sent out for a Rep. Parker Griffith fundraising event, headlined by House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH), several local organizations from both sides of the political spectrum announced plans to protest the event. Planned for March 8, 2010 at the Space & Rocket Center, starting at 5:00 pm, the protest will include members of the Huntsville Tea Party, Left In Alabama, Athens-Limestone Tea Party Patriots, AAMU Democrats Student Club, The Dale Jackson Show, North Alabama Healthcare for All, Madison County Republican Executive Committee, and the Limestone County Republican Executive Committee. AFL-CIO will be holding a press conference at the Marriott Hotel near the Space & Rocket Center in protestation, before the protest event and the fundraiser. Organizers invite the public to attend.
"We are sending a message to the national Republican establishment: stay out of our primary. We also want to support the true conservative candidates that Tea Party activists and the local GOP have gotten behind, Les Phillip and Mo Brooks. We're pushing back against the political machine," said Christie Carden, founder of the Huntsville Tea Party.
"Bipartisanship is not dead. People of all political persuasions see that Parker Griffith is an opportunist who cannot be trusted to keep his word. As such, he is not - nor can he ever be - an effective representative for North Alabama. Griffith gave up critical committee assignments at a time when the 5th District is fighting for federal transportation and space dollars, clearly demonstrating that he cares more about his reelection prospects than his constituents. Now, Congressman Boehner is displaying the same indifference to local concerns by meddling in the Republican primary. Such behavior deserves no reward," said Sherry Walker, publisher of Left In Alabama blog, who is encouraging her readers to attend the protest.
"Our message to Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) is stay out of the 5th district's business. Mr. Boehner's support of Parker Griffith proves he has a blatant disregard for what the voters in Alabama's 5th congressional district want. The Tea Party Movement began and is continuing today because the people are being ignored. Government officials have forgotten who they work for and "We the People" are tired of it and determined to take our Country Back," said Deborah King, founder of the Athens-Limestone Tea Party Patriots.
"The AAMU Democrats Student Club wishes to express its principled opposition to Parker Griffith. We want it to be clear that our opposition is not based on his politics but rather his complete lack of integrity and character. It is our position that Mr. Griffith is an unprincipled opportunist lacking the kind of values and political ability to make critical decisions in the best interest of the citizens of North Alabama," said club President, Sharda Lofton.
"The willingness of the national GOP to campaign and provide political cover for a man like Parker Griffith over Mo Brooks and Les Phillip makes me wonder how they will govern IF the American People give them another chance. Shame on the GOP for disrespecting the voters of Alabma's 5th District," said Dale Jackson, a local talk radio host who is encouraging his listeners to attend the protest.
"Rep. Griffith has shown us that he is not serious about helping people get affordable, quality care. Griffith needs to step out of this race and let someone else represent the people of North Alabama," said Linda Haynes, coordinator of North Alabama Healthcare for All, a chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program.
"I and other Republicans realize that Griffith is an imposter, a liberal Democratic opportunist, and we believe that he should not be allowed on the Republican ballot. Mr. Boehner has no business here in North Alabama, and the local Republican Committee has in effect said so. He would be better advised to bunker down within the confines of his Inside-the-Beltway-Fortress and stay there. Here he is persona non gratia," said Hugh McInnish, a member of the Madison County Republican Executive Committee, who has encouraged the group to attend the protest.
"Recruitment of qualified Republican candidates is very difficult and John Boehner has not helped that process. Why would anyone want to run for office as a Republican and be trampled by the National Republican Party against the will of the local Republican Leadership?" said Rex Davis and Don Hudleston, members of the Limestone County Republican Executive Committee, who have encouraged the group to attend the protest.
"We have experienced Washington's intrusion in state GOP primaries before and the results were disastrous. Alabama now has a Democratic 2nd District congressman to prove it. It was a wrong GOP move in '08 and it is a wrong move now. Even if it is allowable under party rules, it sends a wrong message that Washington is attempting to choose the 5th District Republican candidate. Seven of the eight GOP chairs in the 5th District agree that the Boehner appearance is ill-advised and should be cancelled," said Paul Reynolds and members of the Alabama Republican State Committee.
http://theattackmachine.wordpress.com/2010/03/02/show-notes-32-everyone-loves-parker-griffith-race-baiting-for-bingo-and-school-uniforms/
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Written by Christie Carden
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 08:47 |
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I'm sure most of you have been following the story on the new push for a health care bill. President Obama has called for an up-or-down vote on his new health care reform bill (that is approximately 2,700 pages and was just unveiled last week) within the NEXT FEW WEEKS! Here is an article about it in the New York Times.
Folks, I know we've been working hard all year against the federal government's encroachment into our daily lives. We must DIG IN now and work as hard as we can to stop this bill. We can begin by respectfully calling congressmen who can be influenced. Here is the 1st list of Congressmen to call:
Harry Mitchell (202) 225-2190 (480) 946-2411
Gabrielle Giffords (202) 225-2542 (520) 881-3588
Ann Kirkpatrick (202) 225-2315 (928) 226-6914
Jerry McNerney (202) 225-1947 925-833-0643
John Salazar 202-225-4761 970-245-7107
Jim Hines (202) 225-5541 (866) 453-0028
Alan Grayson (202) 225-2176 (407) 841-1757
Bill Foster (202) 225-2976 630-406-1145
Baron Hill 202 225 5315 812 288 3999
Mark Schauer (202) 225-6276 (517) 780-9075
Gary Peters (202) 225-5802 (248) 273-4227
Dina Titus (202) 225-3252 702-256-DINA (3462)
Carol Shea-Porter (202) 225-5456 (603) 743-4813
Tim Bishop (202) 225-3826 (631) 696-6500
John Hall (202) 225-5441 (845) 225-3641 x49371
Bill Owens (202) 225-4611 (315) 782-3150
Mike Arcuri (202)225-3665 (315)793-8146
Dan Maffei (202) 225-3701 (315) 423-5657
Earl Pomneroy (202) 225-2611 (701) 224-0355
Steven Driehaus (202) 225-2216 (513) 684-2723
Mary Jo Kilroy (202) 225-2015 (614) 294-2196
Zach Space (202) 225-6265 (330) 364-4300
Kathy Dahlkemper (202) 225-5406 (814) 456-2038
Patrick Murphy (202) 225-4276 (215) 826-1963
Christopher Carney (202) 225-3731 (570) 585-9988
Paul Kanjorski (202) 225-6511 (570) 825-2200
John Spratt (202) 225-5501 (803)327-1114
Tom Perriello (202) 225-4711 (276) 656-2291
Alan Mollohan (202) 225-4172 (304) 623-4422
Nick Rahall (202) 225-3452 (304) 252-5000
Steve Kagen (202) 225-5665 (920) 437-1954
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Written by Christie Carden
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 08:53 |
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With America focused on health care reform, a move that would take over 1/6 of our economy, the Senate is trying to pass a bill that would give the federal government broad powers over the other 5/6 OF OUR ECONOMY. Huntsville Tea Party has been personally informed by the author of that article (who is well-connected in DC politics) that Senator Richard Shelby is getting pressured by the White House to fold on this!
Because of Senator Shelby's unique position on the Banking Committee, he alone has the power to kill this bill. We need you to contact Senator Shelby and ask him to KILL THIS BILL - and please spread the word to anyone else who can contribute to the effort!
You can email Senator Shelby here.
Call him here: 202-224-5744.
Fax him here: 202-224-3416.
Spread the word to everyone you know in Alabama!
UPDATE: This story is picking up steam. Here are some links to new articles about the issue.
http://biggovernment.com/jhoft/2010/03/04/stop-the-madness-stop-the-corker-bank-bailout-sellout/
http://biggovernment.com/publius/2010/03/04/thursday-open-thread-congress-edition/
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Written by Christie Carden
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 08:27 |
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