Senatorial Elections

[George Miller]

The U.S. Senate houses much of the nation's political "aristocracy." Senators have great power and visibility, much more concentrated than in the House of Representatives, where members represent less than a quarter of  the people that a Senator does. The Senate also confirms key judicial positions, treaties, makes laws with the House and can even remove a President after the House impeaches one.

 

The Senate has been mostly under control of the Democrats since WWII. The Democrat supermajority over several years enabled them to ram through Obamacare and much else very damaging legislation and appointments, including Sotomayer, Kagan, Geithner and more, although RINO's assisted with that.

 

The 2010 election greatly reduced that Democrat majority, which may be eliminated, if the oposition plays its cards right in 2012. However, it would be a very hollow victory if RINO's are put in place of Democrats.

 

Although this forum discussion is for the California race, key strategic races in other states are equally important and more likely to be won by candidates with priorities closer to Tea party interests.

 

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[George Miller]

I know having served with Mark the courage that he showed in the House, and how he took on the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee when they were doing things that were just the exact opposite of what we needed to be doing then, and I feel very comfortable spending time with Mark and promoting his candidacy. We need this kind of man in the U.S. Senate. A lot of what we're going to hear in the next several months in the lead up to the presidential election is about how the Congress isn't working, but the Congress isn't working because the vast majority of members, often from both parties, are more interested in getting re-elected than they are in solving the problems of our country. My brief political career teaches me that what people want is to be able to trust you and know that you are going to do the right thing for the right team: and the team is the American team, not the Republican team or the Democrat team - it's our country. Ron Johnson demonstrates that every day and I have no doubt that when Mark Neumann comes the U.S. Senate that he will be able to support us and get our country back on track. I also want to say, I know Mark is running in a primary, and I have decided in my life that the last thing I am going to do is vote for another career politician. It doesn't mean they don't have good hearts and it doesn't mean they don't mean well, but the fact is that most of them have no real world experience to apply to the problems we face today. What they're good at is getting re-elected, or elected, but they're not good at making the sacrifices of their own political career for the good of the country. I'm excited about Mark's candidacy and I'm very hopeful that the people of Wisconsin will send Mark to Washington, and us and about 20 others will start fixing the problems of our country. - U.S. Senator Tom Coburn Tele-Townhall, March 5th, 2012 -- Fellow Conservative, I am honored by what Senator Coburn said about me, but I couldn't be more sobered by the task he described that awaits us in Washington. The bottom line is this: we need serious men in the Senate like Senator Coburn who will stand up to special interests in both the Democrat and Republican parties. I did it in 1994, and I thought I could return home to my family and my business once the budget was balanced. But now that the country is in trouble again, I am ready to stand up to those Washington fat cats one more time. Will you help me get there? For America, Mark Neumann Candidate for U.S. Senate

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[George Miller]

Orly Taitz Leads CA Republican Senate Race

Polls better among Hispanics than Hispanic candidate

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[Jerry BallardUSNRet]

Good for Her! I hope she wins and calls to have Obama investigated for crimes against the American people

[George Miller]

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Emken Lobbied for Obamacare; Now Claims to Oppose It Hypocrite: a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings. Emken Was Paid Six Figures to Lobby In Support of Obamacare  In an interview yesterday on KUSI-TV in San Diego, and in a subsequent press-release, Elizabeth Emken tried to convince voters that she is actually opposed to Obamacare.   She states, "my pledge to repeal every bit of this poor attempt at health care reform stands as my first priority as a U.S. Senator."  She goes on to claim that she is a "longtime critic of Obamacare who has actually fought its bureaucracy." Strange words from someone who actively lobbied in support of Obamacare.  The truth is that Emken was paid $151,486 to work toward expanding coverage of the provisions of Obamacare as a professional lobbyist.   Emken's Failed Attempts to Deceive Voters May Explain Why She is in Last Place With Only 1% of the Vote Polls Show Ramirez and Taitz in Tight Race for First  A poll conducted by Pulse Opinion Research on March 8th, 2012, shows that conservative businessman Al Ramirez and "birther" activist Orly Taitz are running neck and neck for first place among Republican candidates for the United States Senate.   Orly Taitz' "birther" advocacy efforts don't resonate well with the media, making her an easy target for Sen. Feinstein. Taitz' obsession with her "birther" advocacy work will ultimately hurt the GOP, taking focus away from Obama's failures with the economy, energy, and healthcare.   While all of the candidates other than the incumbent are relatively unknown at this point, Al Ramirez is the most logical Republican candidate to go up against Dianne Feinstein.       GOP "Endorsed" Candidate Emken Polling Dead Last Elizabeth Emken, the candidate narrowly endorsed by the Board of Directors of the California Republican Party (CRP) behind closed doors, is running in last place with only 1% of the vote.    Republican Voters Like Feinstein Over Emken - When looking at just Republican voters, the situation is even more bleak for Emken.  Only 2% of Republicans surveyed support Emken.  Democrat incumbent Dianne Feinstein, at 8%, enjoys more support among Republicans than does Emken.    15% of Republicans surveyed would vote for Al Ramirez if the election were held today.  The only candidate polling higher is Orly Taitz at 18.7%.  Polling results can be found by clicking on the links below:   Cover Letter from Pulse Opinion Research:   http://attachment.benchmarkemail.com/c74142/Cover_Letter_-_CA_20120...  Survey Results:   http://attachment.benchmarkemail.com/c74142/Crosstabs_20120308_CA_P... Why Al Ramirez is Running    “I believe strongly in conservative values and the stated platform of the California Republican Party. I also believe that the Republican Party will never again be able to compete statewide in California unless we successfully appeal to Latino and independent voters. It’s not that our message is too conservative...it’s that we keep choosing messengers who cannot connect with voters outside of the Republican base. We need a candidate at the top of the ticket in 2012 who can inspire people across demographic and party lines to join our ranks and to vote with us to restore the American Dream in California.”  - Al Ramirez

[George Miller]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Contact: Mike Forbes 858-454-6398 PRESS RELEASE: SENATOR TONY STRICKLAND ENDORSES GREG CONLON FOR U.S. SENATE California State Senator Tony Strickland has endorsed Greg Conlon for U S Senate.  Strickland said, “Having known Greg for many years -and based on Greg’s qualifications and experience in both the private sector and the public sector- and his campaign experience in running statewide for State Treasurer, I believe Greg is the best candidate to take on Diane Feinstein in November.” Greg Conlon is a businessman and CPA with experience in finding inefficiencies and fraud in major corporations and in government agencies.   He also was President of the California Public Utilities Commission, where he fought to open telecommunication services to free markets.  Conlon was appointed to the California Transportation Commission; where he worked to approve over a billion dollars of funding to retrofit California’s bridges and overpasses to make them earthquake proof.   Conlon is a veteran U S Air Force pilot who knows what it means to defend America, and how to properly establish a sound military presence for defense.  He is also the most experienced candidate amongst those challenging incumbent Diane Feinstein; having run for State Treasurer and U S Congress and State Assembly.  Conlon is a strong advocate of creating jobs with tax incentives, solving the housing crisis with innovative home refinancing, balancing the budget without increasing taxes (Conlon vows to work with Republicans and Democrats to reduce defense spending responsibly and create a balanced budget without increasing taxes.), and standing firm in foreign policy positions.   CONTACT INFO:   Telephone: [phone]     Email: [e-mail]     Website: www.gregconlon.com Paid for by Greg Conlon for Senate  2483 East Bayshore Road, Suite 210 Palo Alto, CA. 94303 Phone: [phone]

[George Miller]

Take CA Senate Poll- OC Register

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/poll-318237-voting-government.html

[George Miller]

Now, I ask you- can you think of any other candidates-- I mean ANY-- who would dare do what Taitz is doing?

U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE STATEMENTS.

 

ORLY TAITZ 29839 Santa Margarita, Suite 100  [phone]
Party Preference: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688  [e-mail]
Republican  runorlyrun.com    orlytaitzforussenate.com

 

I am not a career politician.  I am a businesswoman, a licensed attorney and a licensed Doctor of Dental Surgery, a wife and a mother.  For 25 years my husband and I have raised our 3 sons in California.  I am running,  because I want young people of the Golden state to have the opportunities that we had in the Reagan Golden era.  As long as the same career politicians continue representing us, we will continue losing American jobs and gaining American debts.  My 3 main goals: jobs, jobs, jobs.  I will seek five years moratorium on taxation on any company repatriating to US and companies creating new American jobs.  For every dollar in tax revenues on newly created jobs for the U.S. citizens, there will be a dollar in taxation credit fo the companies.  No more crushing debt on our children, no more regulations killing American jobs.  As an attorney I showed courage in fighting for your Constitutional rights.  Recently a judge upheld my subpoena for Barack Obama to appear at trial and provide his identification papers.  You deserve the truth, respect and answers: why Barack Obama is using a Connecticut Social Security number, which was never assigned to him according to E-verify, why his alleged copy of a birth certificate is deemed to be a computer generated forgery, why his school records show him as an Indonesian citizen and many others.  If you want your government accountable to you, vote Orly Taitz!

[George Miller]

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The CRA ignored their own party's RINO endorsement, Emken and also ignored the top candidate in the polls, Orly Taitz.-- G.M.

Al Ramirez Endorsed by California Republican Assembly! Republican Base Getting Behind Al Ramirez for U.S. Senate  (El Segundo)  Republican U.S. Senate candidate Al Ramirez, an accomplished businessman, received the endorsement of the California Republican Assembly (CRA) at the group's endorsing convention on Sunday.   "I'm incredibly pleased and honored to have the support of the State's oldest and largest Republican volunteer organization," said Ramirez.  "The endorsement of the CRA demonstrates that our message is resonating with Republicans across the State.  We simply cannot afford more of the same socialistic policies of Feinstein and Obama.  It's time to restore the American Dream in California."  The CRA endorsement is one of the most coveted in all of Republican politics.  Ronald Reagan even referred to the CRA as "The conscience of the Republican Party."   Candidates seeking the CRA endorsement went through a rigorous vetting process which included giving speeches to the entire delegation and facing a session of tough questioning in front of a "Fact Finding Committee."  In order to receive an endorsement, a candidate must be supported by two-thirds of the voting delegates.   Ramirez was endorsed overwhelmingly by a vote of the entire CRA delegation late Sunday morning. Having now been endorsed by the CRA and the California Congress of Republicans (CCR), Al Ramirez has clearly become the choice of the grassroots Republican base.    "Al is the candidate we as Republicans in California have been waiting for," said Ramirez campaign consultant Chris Mann, President of Mann Communications.  "He is polished and well-spoken.  He is genuine, likeable, and instantly connects with everyone he meets.  What's more, he has the ability to appeal to voters outside of the Republican Party.  He is the perfect messenger to grow the Republican Party while communicating our conservative ideals of smaller government, lower taxes, traditional family values, protecting our 2nd Amendment rights, and enforcing our immigration laws."  Al's vision is to expand the Republican base by communicating a conservative message across demographic and party lines.  To appeal both to the traditional GOP base and to the growing number of Latino and independent voters with a message that emphasizes pro-business policies, smaller and less intrusive government, reducing the tax burden, and promoting traditional family values.   "Restoring the American Dream in California" Socialize Much?   AlRamirez.com   Facebook   Twitter © 2012 Al Ramirez for US Senate. All Rights Reserved.  FEC Committee Number Pending - Political Advertising Paid for By Al Ramirez For US Senate

 

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[Mike joyce]

At the Ventura county Tea Party endorsing dinner the other night I had not had enough information on all the Senate canididates to recommend and endorsement.  I am liking Al Ramirez.  He is a formet Texan and practicing Catholic.  Stick it to Obama Al !!!!!

[George Miller]

He's one of the better ones. The Repubs made a huge mistake endorsing Emken. The CRA did better endorsing Ramirez, although I don't see how any of the candidates have a  chance. None have money, organization or name recognition. Well, Taitz has some of the latter, but personal experience convinces me she's the wrong horse to bet on. 

[Don W]

The kiss of death endorsement

If there is ever an endorsement that should be the kiss of death, Orrin Hatch has now received it.

 

Liberal Republican turned Democrat and generally nauseating person Arlen Specter has endorsed Orrin Hatch.

 

If Specter thinks someone is a good choice for any elective office, including elementary school PTA, that is a certain indication that individual is not someone we want in office.

 

 From the Daily Caller:

 

It’s probably not the endorsement that incumbent Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch needs right now, as the Republican is locked up in a primary challenge from Dan Liljenquist. But Saturday on Melissa Harris-Perry’s MSNBC show, former Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter, the co-author of “Life Among the Cannibals: A Political Career, a Tea Party Uprising, and the End of Governing As We Know It,” pleaded with Utah voters to keep their senior senator.

 

Specter told Harris-Perry that the current climate in Washington, D.C. isn’t lending itself to electoral success for moderate incumbents, which he said has been the focus of a crusade outlined in his book.

 

“No, that is what is happening in Washington today. … [It] happened again in the last few days when Sen. Dick Lugar was cannibalized,” Specter said. “Cannibals are devouring senators. If you don’t follow orthodoxy, vote the party line right down the line, if you have a 93 percent conservative voting record like Bob Bennett in Utah — that is not conservative enough.”

 

Specter pointed to other elections which a GOP “establishment” candidate lost — or almost lost — to a tea party candidate. He asked Utah voters to keep Hatch in the U.S. Senate and avoid repeating that pattern.

 

Can we be blunt?  Specter is an idiot.

 

However, Orrin Hatch has been in Washington for 35 years.  That is way too long.  Hatch is a part of the problem.  He has voted for major big government programs and has been far too willing to help liberals by “reaching across the aisle.”

 

Dan Liljenquist is a great young conservative who is running to replace Hatch.   Hatch has been part of the problem in Washington for too long. 

 

You can help Dan Liljenquist win in Utah and put another Tea Party Senator in office.  His website is here.

[George Miller]

Taitz Continues to Surprise in CA Senatorial Polling

 

To:        Whom It May Concern

Fr:        Pulse Opinion Research

RE:        Data for Survey of 500 Likely Voters in California’s Open Primary

Date:     May 14, 2012

 

On May 9, 2012 Pulse Opinion Research conducted a survey of 500 Likely Voters in California’s Open Primary.

The margin of sampling error for the full sample is +/- 4.5 % percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. This means that an identical survey conducted under the same circumstances would generate a result within the margin of sampling error 19 times out of 20.

There are other potential sources of error in any survey including question wording. Pulse Opinion Research did not develop the questions or subject matter for this survey but may have suggested edits.

The survey was conducted using an established automated polling methodology. Calls were placed to randomly-selected phone numbers through a process that insures appropriate geographic representation. After the calls are completed, the raw data is processed through a weighting program to insure that the sample reflects the overall population in terms of age, race, gender, political party, and other factors. The processing step is required because different segments of the population answer the phone in different ways. For example, women answer the phone more than men, older people are home more and answer more than younger people, and rural residents typically answer the phone more frequently than urban residents.

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California Survey of 500 Likely Voters

Conducted May 9, 2012

By Pulse Opinion Research

 

1* If the election for U.S. Senator from California were held today for whom would you vote?

               
                10% Republican Doctor, Attorney and Businesswomen Orly Taitz
                  6% Republican Businessman and CPA Greg Conlon
                41% Democratic Senator Diane Feinstein

                  3% Republican businessman Al Ramirez

                  2% Republican Educator, Author and Businessman Nachum Shifren

                  3% Democratic Consumer Attorney Mike Strimling

                  6% Republican Business Attorney Rick Williams

                  6% Republican Businesswomen and Non-Profit Executive Elizabeth Emken

                  5% Some other candidate

                17% Not sure

 

NOTE: Margin of Sampling Error, +/- 4.5 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence

California Survey of 500 Likely Voters
Conducted May 9, 2012 By Pulse Opinion Research
		Total	Gender		Age			Race			Party			Ideology				Married		Children at Home		Income
		LV's	Male	Female	18-39	40-64	65+	White	Black	Other	Republican	Democrat	Other	Conservative	Moderate	Liberal	Not sure	Yes	No	Yes	No	Under $20K	$20K-$40K	$40K-$60K	$60K-$75K	$75K-$100K	$100K+
2012 California Open Primary for Senate	Orly Taitz	10%	14%	7%	17%	5%	7%	7%	1%	21%	16%	1%	16%	18%	11%	1%	0%	13%	6%	14%	8%	12%	6%	10%	8%	20%	8%
	Greg Conlon	6%	10%	3%	8%	5%	8%	6%	1%	10%	15%	3%	1%	10%	4%	4%	0%	6%	6%	5%	7%	11%	5%	7%	1%	8%	4%
	Diane Feinstein	41%	34%	47%	36%	44%	43%	36%	78%	38%	4%	73%	39%	13%	51%	65%	77%	40%	43%	41%	41%	36%	41%	40%	43%	25%	67%
	Al Ramirez	3%	2%	4%	3%	2%	4%	2%	5%	3%	7%	2%	0%	5%	1%	1%	0%	1%	5%	3%	2%	2%	9%	0%	4%	2%	1%
	Nachem Shifren	2%	2%	2%	1%	2%	2%	2%	0%	2%	2%	1%	2%	2%	1%	2%	0%	2%	1%	2%	2%	0%	2%	4%	3%	0%	1%
	Mike Strimling	3%	4%	3%	2%	5%	4%	4%	9%	0%	0%	9%	0%	1%	1%	8%	0%	3%	5%	1%	5%	3%	9%	4%	0%	3%	0%
	Rick Williams	6%	5%	7%	8%	5%	3%	9%	0%	2%	9%	0%	10%	14%	1%	0%	0%	8%	2%	12%	2%	0%	5%	13%	16%	1%	6%
	Elizabeth Emken	6%	5%	8%	8%	6%	4%	10%	0%	2%	12%	4%	4%	5%	8%	7%	0%	5%	9%	6%	7%	11%	9%	4%	7%	6%	3%
	Some other candidate	5%	6%	4%	6%	4%	4%	5%	4%	5%	3%	3%	9%	5%	4%	5%	23%	4%	6%	4%	5%	10%	1%	3%	5%	5%	3%
	Not sure	17%	19%	16%	10%	23%	23%	20%	3%	18%	31%	5%	18%	27%	18%	6%	0%	18%	17%	12%	20%	15%	14%	14%	13%	28%	7%
Survey Demographics
		Total
		LV's
Gender	Male	46%
	Female	54%
		Total
		LV's
Age	18-39	41%
	40-64	45%
	65+	14%
		Total
		LV's
Race	White	63%
	Black	10%
	Other	27%
		Total
		LV's
Party	Republican	31%
	Democrat	38%
	Other	31%