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Tag: Kerry Bentivolio (page 2)By JGillman, Section News
The old question of how one might eat an elephant could see a fiscal analogy if a miracle of courage and determination sets into the Republican dominated US House.
Congress has already set an example of continuing resolutions, and money spending sans a budget, balanced or otherwise. Frankly, the role of congress has become that of enabler and cash valet to the spenders elsewhere in government, and little more. Competing special interests over the years have created some form of acceptance that ALL issues are important enough to fund fully, and no congress critter majority has been able to (as a whole) suppress the need to please. Its now a different world. The stakes are higher, there is a tyranny begging to be funded, and the people are screaming at the top of their lungs that ENOUGH is ENOUGH! And something happened in the meantime that should give us hope. Letting a little steam off the pressure cooker that is Washington DC, the president is at the time of this writing, expected to sign a bill guaranteeing pay for military services and members in the event of a 'shut down'. "The measure would also ensure continued pay for civilian employees of the Defense Department and Pentagon contractors whom Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel determines "are providing support to members of the Armed Forces." "Big deal, no? Think about it as one less thing the president can hold over the Republicans in congress. And the fact is, he really MUST sign it. Otherwise the tables are turned hard on him. And it is pure gold that should not be squandered. Listen up GOP, you had best go below the fold and pay close attention. (3 comments, 591 words in story) Full Story By JGillman, Section News
Congressman Kerry Bentivolio (R-11) leads Farmington Hills attorney and foreclosure king David Trott 59.55% to 40.45%, according to polling released today.
The poll was a collaborative effort between Murray Communications, a Michigan-based Republican political consulting firm; Portable Insights, a Rhode Island-based opinion research company; and Combat Data Inc., a Michigan-based political data and voter outreach services company. Bentivolio, a Republican from Milford, was elected to Congress last year after then-Rep. Thaddeus McCotter was disqualified from the primary ballot after failing to turn in the required minimum number of valid petition signatures. Trott announced his primary challenge last week.
Continued below the fold (1 comment, 281 words in story) Full Story By JGillman, Section News
Representative Kerry Bentivolio smelled a rat I believe.
He write in an email blast last evening: "You can expect major legislation to be voted on this week.Its not far from what is really going on. Apparently, there is a procedural move which has been used before to fool the noobs in the political arena, and provide cover for the enablers otherwise; Fund, Defund, and pretend. From Brieitbart:"The source added that House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is "shopping an idea of passing defund through the House with the CR, but with a mechanism that would allow it to be decoupled in the Senate, defeated, and then the base CR be passed without coming back to the House."Huh. Whats up with THAT, Michigan Republican congress critters? (3 comments) Comments >> By JGillman, Section News
Michigan Republican Kerry Bentivolio (CD-11) makes a compelling argument to refrain from involvement in Syria.
Bentivolio, a veteran, understands the stakes, and openly asks what our interests truly are: "What has been happening in Syria is truly a human tragedy. The nation has been torn apart by civil war. Tens of thousands have either lost their lives or been driven from their homes. It is without a doubt that Assad is not a friend of ours.Any Republican OR Democrat willing to subject this nation to an additional conflict and understands this is a fool. Thank you Congressman Bentivolio. (Read the complete statement) By JGillman, Section News
Actually, I don't know a lot about this guy David Trott.
He's announced he will be challenging Kerry Bentivolio in the CD11 Republican primary. He apparently believes he can serve the district and the country better than the current incumbent, and I'm OK with a challenge on who can be the better conservative. I've said it before, I LIKE primaries. "Crazy thought for a staunch conservative, right? Perhaps. But not if one has had the philosophical disagreements still within the framework of that conservatism. Not if those disagreements extend into Republican governance. Not if any particular conservative part of the constituency still feels his or her best representation is not being made."I say "bring it on!" But Dave? Make sure you really have a reason, please. If you feel its just your turn Mr Trott? Stay home. If you feel that several hundred thousand dollars in Michigan political campaigns over the last several years has earned you the seat, I disagree. If you think however, that Kerry Bentivolio's record of defending the constitution is lacking, and you can make a case for it, do it here. (1 comment) Comments >> By JGillman, Section Multimedia
We have NINE potential statesmen, but will be lucky if we pull out TWO in the end.
Michigan Congressmen need to pay attention. Its all over for Republicans if Obamacare is allowed to continue. Understand this. The two senators in these videos are worthy of emulation.
You have one last chance Reps Candace Miller, Dave Camp, Bill Huizinga, Justin Amash, Kerry Bentivolio, Mike Rogers, Dan Benishek, Tim Walberg, Fred Upton. (2 comments) Comments >> By JGillman, Section News
The 2013 Update of the Freedom Index is out.
MichiganSen. Carl Levin - 13% Sen. Debbie Stabenow - 18% Dist.1: Dan Benishek - 70% Dist.2: Bill Huizenga - 76% Dist.3: Justin Amash - 93% Dist.4: Dave Camp - 53% Dist.5: Daniel Kildee - 30% Dist.6: Fred Upton - 48% Dist.7: Tim Walberg - 71% Dist.8: Mike Rogers - 51% Dist.9: Sander Levin - 16% Dist.10: Candice Miller - 51% Dist.11: Kerry Bentivolio - 80% Dist.12: John Dingell - 21% Dist.13: John Conyers - 28% Dist.14: Gary Peters - 15% 48? 51? 53 percent constitutionally competent? We KNOW the Democrats have abandoned any allegiance to the constitution, but its truly disturbing how 'our side' has characters that would so willingly disregard the TRUE rule of law. (4 comments) Comments >> By JGillman, Section Multimedia
Just write em out of existence Kerry.
Get that Fair Tax legislation ready. (11 comments) Comments >>
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