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REPOST - Ander Crenshaw voting record under attack after carefully worded statement
Maybe it depends on what you mean by “bailout.”
In the race for the 4th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw
appears to have fired the first shot in a semantic war that has put
challenger Troy D. Stanley on the offensive.
In a story about voter anger with D.C. politics that ran in last Friday’s Times-Union, Crenshaw’s staff prepared a statement for the paper that went like so:
"Each and every day, I work my hardest to honor my commitment to provide the
best constituent service possible to the Fourth Congressional District.
The level of frustration I sense, which is reflected in these polling
numbers, is with the inability to get things done in Washington in a
manner that is fair, equitable, and bipartisan. My constituents have
told me they want lower taxes, access to affordable health care, and
opportunity for employment. I’ve listened: voting against a government
takeover of health care, costly energy legislation that raises taxes
and cuts jobs, and taxpayer-funded bailouts.
While I have voted against these measures, I have supported and backed
legislation that creates jobs, helps American families keep more of
what they earn, and provides access to affordable health care without
increasing taxes. Most importantly, I remain a steadfast advocate for
Florida’s First Coast - such as ensuring that our communities receive a
fair share of tax dollars we send to Washington and working to bring an
aircraft carrier to Mayport."
Stanley said he couldn’t believe that last line in the first paragraph. Sure, Crenshaw
was one of many Republicans who bashed the Obama Administration’s
stimulus spending, but take a stroll back to the Bush Administration.
It wasn’t that long ago, and Crenshaw was among the majority that
established the Troubled Asset Relief Program for the nation’s ailing
banks (which, to be fair, could have been considered that “legislation
that creates jobs“ Crenshaw was talking about. Although it was a
program developed in the era when “bailout“ became a four-letter word).
Project Vote Smart recorded the whole thing.
In response, Stanley sent this to the paper early this morning:
"Representative Ander Crenshaw recently stated that he listens to his constituents and
as a result he voted against taxpayer funded bailouts. His voting
record indicates otherwise.
On October 3, 2008, in roll call vote no. 681, Crenshaw voted to approve the Emergency Economic
Stabilization Act of 2008, sponsored by Representative Patrick Kennedy
(D-RI). This act established the Troubled Asset Relief Program
("TARP"), which authorized the use of $700 billion taxpayer funds to
bailout failing financial institutions. TARP funds were later used to
bailout struggling automakers Chrysler and General Motors. While TARP
recipients are required to repay the government, the program as a whole
is expected to result in a $117 billion net loss to taxpayers according
to a recent Wall Street Journal report.”
The Republican primary is in August.
Views: 52
Comment
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Comment by Michael A. Tupper on March 5, 2010 at 11:53am
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Yes. He has and he has completed the interview with the steering committee which has been posted online. Following the interview he was unanimously recommended for a membership vote on the endorsement.
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Comment by Tea Party Patriot on March 5, 2010 at 8:13am
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Does anyone know if Mr. Stanley has completed the iCaucus questionnaire?
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Comment by Kurt D Wullenweber on March 4, 2010 at 1:57pm
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I have a remarkable comment on the state of our government: What is wrong with an institution with rules of decorum that require it's members to sit quietly while one lies to the entire nation?
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Joe Wilson is a great American and we need 435 gentlemen and women like him in our House. Visible and vocal leaders who will dare to offend when their sense of honor and honesty is offended. A wise person recently told me "It is easy to have a position but it is much more difficult to be a leader."
Please help Mr. Stanley in his effort to qualify for the primary ballot if you like what you see. We are gathering petitions from voters in the 4th District. Of course, any contributions are greatly appreciated and will help us to get the word out that there is a another choice.
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I googled him and have been checking him out. Looks good so far. Crenshaw admitted nearly 90% of those who contacted his off ice about the legislation, that ended up being TARP, were against it, yet he voted for it. Now. he claims he has been listening to his constituents? I'm also not interested in any more "go along to get along" Republicans. Stand up and scream, or get the hell out of the way. I drove to Beaufort, SC, just to shake Joe WIlson's hand.
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Stop by his website and learn more at www.stanley10.com.
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I like to think I am informed, but I don't know who Troy D Stanley is, so how is he going to beat Crenshaw. I told Ander if he voted for TARP, I would vote aginst him in November 2008. He did and I did.
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Mr. Stanley could beat Crenshaw.
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Comment by Mike Austell on March 4, 2010 at 7:11am
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If only we had a candidate who could beat Crenshaw.
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Comment by Joe Wright on March 3, 2010 at 9:33pm
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Fire Congress. It is time for a clean slate of blue collar folks like our founding fathers had in mind.
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