Tag Archives: House of Representatives

My New Representative

Posted on Wednesday January 19th, 2011 by Jim Lynch
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I only mentioned this briefly after the elections this fall — Dennis Ross was elected here in Florida’s district 12 to replace Adam Putnam who ran for, and won, the commissioner of agriculture post. I read two separate stories involving Ross this morning. The first in the Washington Post notes that Ross, along with 30 … Continue reading →

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But, Will It Pass?

Posted on Tuesday December 7th, 2010 by Jim Lynch
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It’s a great idea. It just makes me sad that a resolution would be needed to constrain legislators. They are already bound by this: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and … Continue reading →

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He Gets It

Posted on Sunday April 25th, 2010 by Jim Lynch
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Lieutenant Colonel Allen West, running for Congress in Florida district 22, really does get it. Watch, as he answers a marine’s question. Dealing with a threat requires understanding the threat. Is there any doubt that Colonel West understands? I didn’t think so. (h/t Rick at Wizbang) Tweet Sphere: Related Content

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Around Florida – District 22

Posted on Tuesday April 20th, 2010 by Jim Lynch
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While I live in Florida, I’ve spent most of my time here at bRight & Early blogging about national politics. I really need to take a closer look at the races around the state. I’ll get to my own House district (12) soon, but this evening I want to offer up this video of Lieutenant … Continue reading →

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NY-23 Roundup

Posted on Monday November 2nd, 2009 by Jim Lynch
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It’s the race the political blogoshpere, cable and network news, and print sources are all talking about — New York’s special election in House district 23. If you tuned out Friday afternoon, you may have missed a few things. On Friday, the day after the only three way debate, Hoffman continued to pick up endorsements … Continue reading →

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What Does NY23 Mean?

Posted on Friday October 23rd, 2009 by Jim Lynch
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Is the House race in NY district 23 a bellwether of conservative opportunities around the country, or is it merely a local race that will have little meaning at the end of the day? Here’s the story as it was on October 1st: Republican Dede Scozzafava leads Democrat Bill Owens in the race to fill … Continue reading →

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Adam Putnam on ACORN

Posted on Wednesday September 16th, 2009 by Jim Lynch
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I received this letter from my representative, Adam Putnam, on ACORN and HR 3571 Yesterday, I became an original cosponsor of H.R. 3571, the Defund ACORN Act. This legislation would stop all funding to the Association of Community Organizers for Reform Now (ACORN). In addition, the Senate also voted to deny any funding to ACORN … Continue reading →

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Living In Government Housing

Posted on Thursday July 9th, 2009 by Jim Lynch
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Living in government housing used to be limited to military personnel (I still remember visiting my uncle and his family at Ft. Dix) and, what we used to call, “the projects”. Not anymore. I bet you thought that if you bought a house, you actually own it and can, with reasonable exceptions, do with it … Continue reading →

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Call Today!

Posted on Friday June 26th, 2009 by Jim Lynch
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Via Michelle Malkin, AFP has a list of undecided and leaning representatives along with their contact information. Here are the Republicans you should call: Lean Yes Castle, Michael – Delaware Ehlers, Vernon – Michigan Lance, Leonard – New Jersey McHugh, John – New York Reichert, Dave – Washington Undecided Buchanan, Vern – Florida Kirk, Mark … Continue reading →

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NO! To Cap and Tax

Posted on Thursday June 25th, 2009 by Jim Lynch
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This is important. Please contact your representative. Now. Today! The Dems are still scrambling to find enough votes to pass this massive job killing, tax raising, homage to junk science and bad policy. From the White House lawn to the bowels of the Capitol to the hills just east of Nashville, Democrats pulled out all … Continue reading →

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