“I’m not prepared to say we are winning. I’m prepared to say we are very much engaged, and I am confident we are going to see serious progress this year,” he said.

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With the gathering of Tea Partiers at the First National Tea Party Convention in Nasheville Tenn., Mark Scoda, Memphis Tea Party Head, speaks out that the Tea Partiers are Not there to be a Third Party, they are there to hold our Gov. accountable for what it does. Sarah Palin will speak this weekend and her proceeds goes back to the Tea Party Group. The Tea Party actually goes more parallel with the Republican group more so than the Democratic group, but many tea partiers wouldn't want to call t… Continue

If a male member of Congress said they could get more done if women and other assorted minorities were sent home since these tend to be the demographics that tend to think the government owes them a living even if they could provide it for themselves, we'd never hear the end of it.

If Leftists are going to constantly make a hullabaloo over the propagation of stereotypes, one of the inferences of Rep. Carol Shea-Porter must be addressed.

In her remarks she insinuates that only t… Continue

February 4, 2010

Representative Heath Shuler
422 Cannon House Office Bldg.
Washington, DC, 20515

SUBJECT: OPEN LETTER REGARDING H.J. RES 45: INCREASING THE STATUTORY LIMIT ON THE PUBLIC DEBT

Congressman Shuler:

It is my understanding that sometime today you will vote on H.J. Res. 45, a resolution to increase the ceiling on the national debt by $1.9 trillion. I am strongly opposed to this legislation and encourage you to do the right thing by voting against this resolution.

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I wanted to share the results of the Cherokee County Congressional Candidate Forum from last night. The event was hosted by the Cherokee County 9-12. All candidates vying for Heath Shuler's seat were invited including: Dr. Dan Eichenbaum, Ed Krause, Jack Howard, Jeff Miller, Greg Newman, Heath Shuler and Kenny West. Ed Krause had to cancel due to a family emergency, Jeff Miller said he had a prior commitment, Jack Howard said he'd pass on the invite and there was no response from Heath Shuler.… Continue