Western Representation

While standing in line at a Southwest gate in Reno to board a plane to Las Vegas today to do a series of media appearances, I noticed a man wearing a Sharron Angle 2010 sticker on his jacket. I quickly realized that it was Ted Angle, Sharron’s husband and standing right next to him is the next Senator from the great State of Nevada!

I have been in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California in the last several weeks organizing some of our other campaigns and people are always curious about Sharron. ”Is she that lady who said that people should take chickens to their doctor?” No that was Sue Lowden. “I heard that she is crazy” no that’s what the liberal media portrays and Harry has spent millions of dollars trying to make people believe.

The Western Representation PAC endorsed Angle because after hours of listening to her and following her career as native Nevadans, we know that Sharron Angle is intelligent, principled, and down to earth. I wonder the last time  that Harry Reid (if ever) saw the inside of a Southwest Airlines 737 or sat in coach.

Sharron Angle understands the complex language of legislation. She could teach classes on parliamentary procedure. More importantly, Sharron Angle is one of us, WE THE PEOPLE! She isn’t flying around the state in private jets or riding in limos. No, Sharron is happy getting around like the rest of us.

I’m tired of these slick talking politicians who from their luxury suits at the Ritz Carlton (here’s looking at you Harry) pretend to be “regular folks”. Washington is full of snake oil salesman posing as polished politicians.

We need people who aren’t afraid to think for themselves or tell the truth even when it hurts. Harry Reid wants you to believe that Social Security is just fine. Sharron Angle has the courage to tell people that the system faces bankruptcy and needs to be fixed. You can’t address the problem of Social Security if you don’t have the courage to admit there is a problem.

As an independent expenditure PAC, campaign finance laws prevented me from speaking to Sharron and Ted about the campaign. I told them that I am extremely proud of what they are doing and that I can’t wait to see them after she wins in November.

Dustin Harry Reid, Sharron Angle Harry Reid, nevada senate race, Sharron Angle

The biggest news story of the day is the likely upset by Joe Miller in Alaska’s Senate race against incumbent Lisa Murkowski. Although the race is tight and we won’t know the final result until sometime next week, it is looking like we may have helped pull off one of the greatest upsets in recent political history.

Just a few short weeks ago, Miller was behind by nearly 40% in every poll with few giving him even a slight chance of winning. Western Representation PAC Chairman, Dustin Stockton spent the last two months in Alaska working alongside our partners at the Tea Party Express to do what most pundits said was impossible, beat the well funded political machine of Liberal leaning Lisa Murkowski. Both Dustin and his wife Michelle understood the importance of this election to the future of their two young daughters giving them the strength to make the sacrifice it took for him to be away from home for such a long time. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to this young family of Patriots.

In the days preceding the election, we launched a statewide ad campaign letting the voters of Alaska know that they and America could not afford six more years of a Republican voting with Democrats a majority of the time. Murkowski did not oppose Obama care and was a co-sponsor of the failed cap and trade legislation that would have crippled our economy even further. We know that our campaign was critical in picking up the deciding votes in this tight race.
Joe Miller is a graduate of West Point who served our country in Operation Desert Storm before returning home to become the youngest Federal Magistrate in Alaskan history. We knew from the start that he was the candidate best suited to represent “We the People” in these troubled times for America. Hundreds of supporters answered our call for help to support us in this effort. Without this support, the race would have been lost.

The implications of this race are sending a shockwave through the political establishment on both sides of the isle underscoring the current mood of Americans who are fed up with politicians who fail to represent the interests of the people. The message is simple. Do the job you were elected to do or we will replace you with someone who will.

We are not stopping here. Western Representation PAC is fighting to replace Harry Reid with true Conservative fighter, Sharron Angle. We have been running ads for the last several weeks exposing Reid’s lies about Angle. Under the leadership of Harry Reid, Nevada leads the nation in unemployment, home foreclosures and high school dropouts. With your support we will continue to expose Harry Reid for who he is, a puppet of the special interests with no interest in the lives of ordinary citizens of the great State of Nevada.

Thank you again to all the great Patriots who have offered their support and prayers as we continue to fight for the return of America to that which made us the greatest nation in the World. The time has come for us to take our country back from the special interests and big government lobbies. I assure you, they are hearing us now! If you would like to contribute to this effort, you may do so at www.DefeatReid2010.org.

God bless you and may God bless the United States of America.

Roger Alaska Senate Race Alaska Senate, Joe Miller, Lisa Murkowski

“Sharron Angle is the right candidate with the right ideas for the problems facing America right now”.

Harry Reid launched an aggressive and vicious attack campaign against Sharron Angle the day after she won the Republican Primary attempting to paint her as an extremist. Reid knows that his only hope for reelection is to fool voters like he has for years into believing that he is the lesser of two evils. This is the same tactic he has used in his last two elections at the expense of the great people of Nevada and the United States of America. Under Reid’s leadership, Nevada leads the nation in unemployment which now stands at 14.4%. Nevada also is number one in home foreclosures. If we do not stop the runaway spending and government expansion plans of Harry Reid and the Obama Administration, the entire nation will continue to suffer and the America we know will be irreversibly changed into a European style socialist empire. Our children and grandchildren will be paying the bill for the trillions of dollars being added to the deficit and national debt by Harry Reid and his Statist plans.

Who is Sharron Angle?

Sharron served four terms in the Nevada Legislature where at times, hers was the only vote against tax increases and expanding government programs. Her commitment and oath to those who elected her made her the lone voice for the State’s taxpayers. History now shows that had the legislature listened to her arguments, Nevada would not be facing a $3 billion dollar deficit in the next fiscal year due to overreaching expansion of State agencies and programs.

As a former educator, small business owner, mother and grandmother, Sharron Angle is a true tea party Patriot who understands the issues facing everyday Americans. She has proven her willingness to stand up and fight for the people, not the special interests. We endorsed Sharron over the other candidates running in the Primary, going against the political establishment because we knew that she would live up to every commitment she has made to protect our children from the debt being piled on their future and to uphold the ideals of the Founding Fathers as given us in the Constitution.

It comes as no surprise that Harry Reid is lying about Sharron Angle planning to end Social Security and Medicare. Angle understands that working people paid into these programs and has never had a plan to cut benefits from either program. What Harry Reid is afraid of is Sharron’s plan to keep the Social Security Trust Fund out of the hands of greedy politicians who have been raiding the funds for years. Social Security is nearing insolvency, not because the program does not work but for the fact that Harry Reid and his friends have been stuffing the lock box with IOU’s instead of protecting the programs that many seniors rely on.

Sharron Angle is a woman of deep faith and conviction. Harry Reid is lying again as he tries to paint her as a religious extremist with ties to Scientology. Just as our Founding Fathers did, she believes that government should be based on principles of moral governance rather than politicians placing themselves as the highest power in the universe. Her character and commitment to American values will make her the best friend the American people have in Washington DC.

We knew from the start that Sharron Angle is the right candidate to face Harry Reid. We will continue working hard to make sure Harry Reid does not win reelection. We encourage every American to stand behind Sharron Angle with us.

We are launching our new statewide ad campaign next week to make sure Nevada voters know the truth about Harry Reid and Sharron Angle. Your continued support will allow us to remind voters that it is Harry Reid, not Sharron Angle that they should fear. Fighting the ruthless campaign machine of Harry Reid and his leftist supporters will not be easy but Nevadans will know the truth when they go to the polls in November.

Join us in the fight to save America for our children and together we will assure them a brighter future.

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Nevada Columnist Jon Ralston hit Sharron Angle hard Sunday in his Reno Gazette Journal column.  The column portrays the Angle campaign as woefully unprepared against the brutal and vicious campaign machine of Harry Reid which has been slamming Angle with lies since the day after she won the Primary. Ralston based his attack on the Mason-Dixon group releasing a new poll showing Reid ahead of Angle by 7%. Other polls show a narrow margin but indicate that the attack ads being run by Reid and his support groups are having a negative effect on Angle’s image.

Sharron Angle’s campaign may have made a few missteps so far but I believe there is enough time for her to convince voters that the lies flooding from the Reid camp are just more “smear politics”. Voters are tired of politicians who do not stand for the issues important to most Americans. Nevada voters will know where Sharron stands on these issues before the November election. We already know where Harry Reid stands; for his own power. It is clear that there is no standard of decency and debate in American politics. There is also no meaner or dirtier campaigner than Harry Reid. Reid is able to build a campaign on lies thanks to a complicit and biased media who refuse to call him on his tactics. To his credit, Ralston did elude to some of Reid’s campaign accusations attack being a bit harsh but stopped short of calling them lies.

Reid knows that standing alone on his record will not win him reelection. He is depending on creating enough negative pressure on Angle that people will either stay away from the polls altogether or check the box reading “none of these candidates”. There are also several third party candidates to choose from helping Reid more than Angle. Sharron Angle is the right candidate at the right time for the unique problems facing America right now. Attacking her for not being a polished yet do nothing politician will do nothing to stop a government that has grown too large with reckless spending that is destroying the future of our children and grandchildren.

Mr. Ralston may prefer candidates who are able to speak for hours without telling us anything about who they are or what they are going to do. If we care about our future, Nevada needs to elect a genuine patriot who understands the issues at stake or we all are going down with the ship, including him. Journalists should refrain from sensationalizing a few words for their entertainment value, allowing candidates to correct a few words taken out of context rather than crucifying them for it.

Roger Sharron Angle Jon Ralston, Reno Gazette Journal, Sharron Angle

Understanding the cause of our nation’s current economic meltdown does not require a Harvard MBA. America’s jobless crisis and housing crash is not the fault of our corporations or the so called “evil rich” being too greedy. Additionally, our problems cannot be laid fully at the doorstep of a single political party. The problems we face today are the direct result of a broken system of government that for many years has been chipping away at the stable and predictable foundation upon which our country was founded. Our elected officials have finally chipped away enough that the America we know is beginning to teeter under the weight of unpredictable regulation, reckless spending and massive debt.

Disagreement on the function of government is nothing new. Compared to times past, today’s legislative process might seem fairly calm considering that on the floor of the House of Representatives, fist fights were once relatively common as debate over what was best for the country became heated. The key phrase is, “what is best for the country”. Fights between principled men who were willing to defend their belief that their plan was best for America starkly contrasts today’s politician who is thinking, “What will get me reelected”.

Statesmen have been replaced by sound bites that tell us little about a candidate’s agenda. Modern politicians have little regard for substantive debate since this would expose the shallowness of their arguments and threaten their grasp on power. Using media to attack opponents and candidates surrounding themselves with children to show us that “they really care” has replaced heartfelt conviction and true patriotism.

Many who work hard to support their families have become disenchanted with the political process, simply giving up their right to vote. Frustration leads to a belief that there is nothing we can do to fight back. Each time an American gives up on their right to vote, the number of voters a politician must convince to cast a ballot for them is reduced. Few understand that the theory of negative campaigning is not based on hurting opponents as much as it is designed to turn away voters.

Our Founding Fathers often warned of allowing government to step outside of its limited purpose carefully outlined in the Constitution. Perhaps the greatest warning to the American people was penned in 1835 by French historian, Alexis de Tocqueville in his two part work, ‘Democracy in America’. Tocqueville warned of what he called “soft despotism” or a government that takes all responsibility for everyone’s happiness so long as the government remained “sole agent and judge of it”. He wrote that “this power would resemble parental authority attempting to keep people in perpetual childhood by relieving people from all the trouble of thinking and all the cares of living”.

Tocqueville further described that the “softness” of this despotism consists of people’s voluntary surrender of their liberty and their tendency to look habitually to the state for their needs. Citizens vote for those politicians who promise to use the state to provide for their needs and politicians deliver as long as citizens do whatever is necessary to provide for everyone’s desires.

These ideas are not lost on today’s political elite. Every new bill that creates a new entitlement brings us one step closer to the very system Tocqueville warned us of. Those accepting the entitlement whether by choice or circumstance surrender their liberty since now it is the government that controls their very existence.

The decay of liberty is always blanketed in the name of helping a disadvantaged class. Those brave enough to offer opposition are cast as heartless villains who would just as soon throw people onto the street to starve. Political courage is a rare commodity these days leading many elected officials away from their own conscious to the detriment of all.

Saving America from ourselves will be neither easy nor painless. The momentum toward a “nanny state” can only be stopped if enough voters wake up to the fact that we are quickly approaching the point of no return for our republic. We have to, as voters, restore patriotism and pride in the American spirit by electing representatives that place America ahead of political expediency. Each of us has the responsibility to sound the alarm that liberty and freedom in America is being attacked under the guise of providing everything for everyone.

There is a groundswell revolution sweeping the nation evidenced by the tea party movement leaving it up to us to make sure that this movement does not die. Everyday Americans are waking up to the tyranny and corruption of a government that is destroying the freedoms and liberties that made America the greatest nation in the history of the world. We are the people who can stop the march to socialism by supporting and electing people who have the boldness and courage to fight for what’s best for America instead of what is best for themselves.

The choice is simple; “Surrender or fight”. I choose to fight.

Roger Financial crisis in America Democracy in America, Financial crisis, Tocqueville

Deepwater Horizon

Both the short and long term effects of President Obama’s plan to ban offshore drilling and exploration will further devastate the already fragile economy of America. In the Gulf States alone, the ban would affect over 50,000 workers at a cost of over $165 million in lost wages every week. The President’s Executive Order to freeze drilling has been overturned by two separate courts leading Obama to look at other means to stop production of one of our most important assets.

The President failed miserably in leading the government response to the accident on BP’s Deep Water Horizon rig. His inaction prevented local authorities from taking actions that could have minimized the damage being caused by the spill. When Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal asked for permission to build a barrier to prevent the spill from reaching sensitive wetlands, the Federal government stopped him stating that a full environmental impact study would have to be completed before the barrier could be considered.  The proper response would have been to issue an Executive Order suspending the normal bureaucratic process that can take years to complete and allow local officials to take the needed actions to protect their coastline in time to save sensitive ecosystems. Now it is too late.

The real threat comes from the fact that the President has a deeper agenda and is using the spill to further the weakening of American national security and increase our dependence on foreign oil. Members of Obama’s inner circle have been waiting for the right scenario for years to seize control of national industries which they know will bring our country to its knees, making it easier for them to institute their plan of a statist nation. This crisis has given them all they could hope for.

If the Administration’s plans are allowed to be enacted, we will see gas prices rise to more than double what we are paying now, leaving America’s economy in ruin. They will wrap the issue in catchy phrases like “we have to save the environment”,  giving them the ability to attack anyone who opposes them as not caring about the environment.  This is the same tactic the far left has used for the last 60 years to trick us into thinking they have our best interests at heart. It is up to us as voters to make sure this does not happen. Each of us must continue to sound the alarm about the real agenda behind the fluff.

The first step in stopping the takeover of America is to change the balance of power in Congress during the November elections. The President cannot achieve his goals without a complicit legislative body to pass the laws he needs to expand government control. Some may argue that such a Congress will stop progress which is exactly what we need in these current times. Without quick and decisive action by voters in November, we are unlikely to have another chance to return America to the principles that made us the greatest nation in the world.

It is time for each of us to get involved in the election process by volunteering for the candidates and causes we support. It is time to put down the protest signs and sign up to walk your neighborhoods to speak to everyone we meet about what is at stake. Take the time to educate yourselves on the issues that matter most to you so you are ready to counter the shallow arguments you are likely to face. The stakes of this fight are not Democrat vs. Republican. This fight is about saving the country we love and the liberties that come from being American.

May God bless you and may God bless the United States of America.

Roger Offshore drilling ban Gulf oil spill, Offshore drilling ban

Modern politics has turned into a game of blaming someone else for the woes facing our nation. For those of us on the Right, it is easy to blame Barrack Obama, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, the main stream media and a host of other elected officials for everything that is wrong with the direction America is headed. The comments we receive each time we post an article regarding legislation being pushed through Congress make it clear that most people consider these individuals solely responsible for taking our country in the wrong direction.

I believe the time has come to own up to the fact that each of shares in the responsibility for what is going on in Capital even though many of us understand that these actions by our elected officials are destroying America. Simply put, the takeover of America happened while we were asleep at the wheel. The individuals controlling government did not seize power in a military coup. They were elected by a majority of the voters and these same voters are responsible for keeping them in power election after election.

The last four generations of those of us living in the United States have had a relatively easy life. Even those living in poverty have not had to worry about starvation or basic needs as government has created safety nets with public housing, welfare and other assistance programs. The middle class in this country grew rapidly following the end of the Great Depression allowing a majority of citizens to enjoy a fairly good style of life. We may not be rich but we have been “comfortable”. It is this comfort that led us into the collective complacency responsible for our current situation.

More Americans can name of the actors in leading roles of their favorite sitcom than can tell you the name of their US Congressman or Senator. They can recite the starting lineup of their favorite basketball team long before they can name one of the Justices on the US Supreme Court. This fact is well understood by the leaders of the Progressive movement who have used our civic laziness to further their plans to steal power through a slow and steady erosion of the liberties established in our Constitution.

You may be thinking, “I never voted for these people, how am I to blame”? To put it bluntly, we are to blame because we did not do enough to educate those around us of the dangers of what has been happening. The agenda of the Left is never what it appears to be on the surface. Their real agenda is wrapped with a compassionate sounding titles supported by short talking points to make it appear that legislation will help some disadvantaged class.

The title of the recent health care takeover bill passed by Congress and signed into law by the President best illustrates the strategy of the Progressives. The ‘‘Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010’’ sounds like a noble cause to provide affordable health care to all Americans. Just prior to passing, a smiling Nancy Pelosi stood before America to tell us that “we were going to love it but we have to pass it before you can read it”. Sadly, not a single Member of Congress read the bill before voting to pass it into legislation. Now that is law, we see clearly that rather than improve our system of health care, this bill is nothing more than a handout to mega insurance companies and turns nearly total control regarding our health care decisions over to a government bureaucracy.

If these people are allowed to remain in office, we will continue to shoulder the blame for what happens next. We must educate ourselves on the issues and look beyond the cute little wrappings of an agenda that will continue to destroy the foundation upon which America was built. The social norm of not talking politics with our family and friends must be rescinded to help take the blinders off those not paying attention, exposing the facts behind the fluff.

More and more of us are waking up to need of what WE have to do. The tea party movement has brought together people of all political ideologies who see that the America we knew may be lost if we do not act. This must be just the start. Voting alone is no longer an option leaving each of us a decision to make. Am I going to get involved in the process or simply allow my country to disappear before my eyes?

As English Statesman, Edward Burke said over two hundred years ago: “All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.” The choice is yours whether to continue with your seemingly comfortable life or join the rising chorus of voices demanding accountability from our elected officials. I pray you will choose the latter.

Time is running short before the America we love is steered into the rocks of Socialism. Action can take many forms depending on your personal situation but action is what is needed, not words. Volunteer to help elect the candidates you feel best represent your core beliefs. Unfortunately, the war of modern politics cannot be won without proper funding. Small donations from many donors add up quickly and will allow candidates and organizations to fight against the well funded political machine that is fueling the demise of our Nation. Give only what you can but it is critical that you give. The cost of doing nothing is far worse than anything you can imagine.

Together we can win this fight so long as we do not allow ourselves to feel helpless against the rising tide of political corruption. It is my sincere pledge to keep sounding the alarm putting my heart, soul and resources into saving the United States of America. We owe this to our children and grandchildren and for me, I will accept nothing different. What is your commitment?

Roger Congressional Spending, Responsible Government, responsible taxation political action, Political lies, tea party

If there was ever a question of the power of the grassroots movement sweeping America, they have been put to rest today with polls showing that Sharron Angle is now leading the Nevada Senate race! When we endorsed her, she polled at only 5%. Angle is now leading the other frontrunners by 8% and is poised to upset the establishment next Tuesday by winning the State’s Primary Election.

It is the support of every day Americans like you that made this possible. The traditional campaign money went to the “chosen” candidate leaving the Angle campaign without the needed funding to be a contender in the race. Your contributions and the support of nearly every Conservative organization in the nation made this possible.

Sharron Angle is the proven Conservative that will stand up to Washington special interests and represent the American people. She will represent us. Sharron Angle is the candidate that will defeat Harry Reid in November and begin to return America to “We the People”.

We want to thank our supporters for championing Conservative values and encourage each of you to stay involved in the political process. We cannot afford to let our guard down. We need to work hard to see that the momentum we have achieved continues through November and beyond until our elected officials understand that we will not longer tolerate politics as usual.

Our message to sitting politicians is simple, honor the oath you swore to represent the people and protect the Constitution or we will remove you. For those candidates running for office the message is much the same. If you run on this promise, we will hold you accountable if you break it.

Our promise to you is to keep fighting for you. We will not rest until every corrupt politician is removed from office. Our voices are loudest when we shout together and nothing is going to drown that voice.

Keep up the great work Patriots and together we WILL make a difference! We WILL take America back!

Roger Harry Reid, Sharron Angle grassroots, Sharron Angle, tea party

New polling shows that the race to defeat Harry Reid has made a monumental shift in just a few short weeks. A few weeks ago most polls seemed to indicate that Sue Lowden had all but wrapped up the GOP Primary. Today’s poll by Mason Dixon shows that Sharron Angle has now blown by Danny Tarkanian and is nearly tied with Lowden.

Last Month’s Mason Dixon’s poll, just before the Tea Party Express endorsement:
Lowden: 45%
Tarkanian: 27%
Angle: 5%

Sharron Angle’s endorsement by the Tea Party Express thrust Angle into the national spotlight and started building huge momentum with other key endorsements by Mark Levin, Gun Owners of America, Western Representation PAC, Joe the Plumber, and nearly 20 other endorsements.

Angle also continued her incredible winning streak in straw polls across the state, but the question remained: Would the Tea Party support be able to move Sharron Angle in the polls?

This morning we got our answer. Mason Dixon (the same poll) released a poll today that shows just what Tea Party support can accomplish!

Lowden: 30%
Angle: 25%
Tarkanian: 22%

In less than a month Angle has moved ahead of Tarkanian and turned a 40 point deficit against Lowden into an absolute dead heat.

We have produced our first radio ad to support Sharron Angle and you can listen to it —— HERE

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Dustin Sharron Angle, Uncategorized Danny Tarkanian, Sharron Angle, sue lowden

The Western Representation Action Committee (WRPAC) has endorsed Col. Conrad Reynolds to be the next Senator from Arkansas. WRPAC is the sponsor of the Nation’s largest online campaign opposing Senator Blanche Lincoln.

Col. Reynolds is a decorated military veteran and patriot who committed most of his adult life to protecting America. Furthering his commitment to public service, he is now seeking to serve the people of Arkansas in the US Senate. Unlike Blanche Lincoln, he will not be pressured to vote for bills which do not benefit his constituents. Col. Conrad Reynolds is a strong fiscal Conservative with real American values who will protect the liberties and freedoms guaranteed in the Constitution.

We encourage you to take a close look at Col. Conrad Reynolds and compare his positions on the issues to all the other candidates. Our Nation is in crisis and we need leaders who will stand up to the special interest groups and powerful political machines to fight for “We the People”.

Join with us and “Joe the Plumber” to support a true patriot who will fight for the people of Arkansas and the people of America. Support Col. Conrad Reynolds for US Senate.

Learn more about Col. Reynolds at www.voteconrad.com

Roger Arkansas Senate race, Uncategorized Blanche Lincoln, Col. Conrad Reynolds, US Senate Arkansas