Tag: CD1 (page 3)

Stupaks betrayal came at a cost.  He realized quickly enough that his upcoming campaign was probably a lost cause, and announced his decision to not run for reelection April 9, 2010.

In fact, many of those critters still pursuing the dream of perpetual political payoff through a lifetime of "service" are realizing they "stepped in it," and are currently running back home shaking off their jackboots so maybe it doesn't stink so much come November 2nd.  The spell apparently has been broken, and the realization that overstepping constitutional authority might come at a cost.

They are pretending THEY didn't support the health care plan... though they might have voted for it..  another case of what "is.. is.." perhaps.  They have gained new smarts as judgment day approaches in a month from now.

You might have also seen the "parody" that might well reflect HIS (Grayson's) positions.. But...

This?

It was merely an attempt at putting one of the most important PRIVATE activities we have.. under government control.

It was also a time where one could see the great divide in idealism exhibited by the Leftist Democrats and their counterparts, the Republicans.  When the dust settled, only ONE republican, a pitiful RINO, Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao in Louisiana decided voting FOR the progressive takeover "was necessary to keep his job."  Te end result of the vote showed clearly.. there are still great differences between the Republicans and the Democrats, and the fanfare from local and state Democrat party folks here in Michigan demonstrated their allegiance to such anti constitutional tripe.

There are still ads airing by the Michigan Democrat party, but even those were based on buys done earlier.  Expect them to NOT increase.  Conversely, the Benishek Campaign is in full swing.

Readers might find Benishek's pledge to serve only 3 terms appealing as well.

Below the fold are two newly produced ads for Dan Benishek.   Spread them around.

-- UPDATE: --- 2:12

According to the NRCC numbers:

"Michigan's 1st District seat, vacated by retiring Rep. Bart Stupak (D), has also been a target for both parties, as both the NRCC and DCCC have aired ads there. The NRCC survey, conducted by Hill Research Consultants Sept. 19-21, found Republican Dan Benishek leading Democrat Gary McDowell 40% to 24% among 400 likely voters. In this Upper Peninsula district, Obama is viewed unfavorably by 56% in the survey."

Tuesday marked an incredible testament to this fact with an Northern surprise.  And it also gave a glimmer of where non party weaknesses may lay.

The (at this point) win by Alaskan Joe Miller in a squeaker over a sitting US Senator in the Republican primary, would in prior years, be the unthinkable.  In fact, even this year, it was considered merely a remote possibility,  yet it happened with the help of Palin's blessing and the tea party types.  Alternately, some will point to the Arizona US Senate race race as a repudiation of the tea party contingent in THAT state.

God has gifted us with the greatest wealth on the planet.    The breath we take, the freedom of restraint, and the ability to build, create and grow.  His gifts are so valuable, that we elect governments to protect them for us.  He gave us choice, and will, and opportunity to learn.

We can achieve greatness by making the right decisions based on selflessness, and a trust in a higher power, or we can ignore life's lessons, by maintaining a pursuit for power or gain through an immodest "call to duty" that is merely self serving for physical and perceived rewards of stature. Service to community is a just and noble calling.   Some will be elevated in communities for the right reasons, and some will attempt to shorten their path in ways not so just.  

Ultimately, service to community is service to our creator and the decisions we make should be checked by the lessons he has provided.