Need for Courageous Public Servants Willing to Face Attacks

I read with concern a recent article in the Daily Herald about some residents complaining (again) against Councilmember Steve Turley. I am concerned because this appears like an early shot in the campaign for next year’s council races. Ask yourself, what business owner is willing to face unsubstantiated complaints like this? I say unsubstantiated because from what I’ve heard, these are old complaints that have already been dismissed but now brought up again in a new way. This appears to be is a sneaky move to influence the current council decisions and further discourages other business owners from participating in the process for fear of similar tactics against them.

That is why this complaint is so troubling; it undermines the process and disenfranchises participants. In addition to a dampening effect on future candidates for office, this is a veiled attempt to reverse the voters will. We have elections in America. In other countries, if your majority or coalition is questioned then the leaders can call for a vote of confidence and appeal to the voters for support. In America we hold our elections on set dates and this is the process established to hold accountable our officials.

In addition, this is a supposed call for increased transparency. But how can a call for transparency mean anything when those issuing it hide behind a spokesperson? When will the list of 23 be made public?

As I understand one of the alleged complaints is that Mr. Turley has diminished the council because he was involved in as effort to replace a member of the council: the Stop Cindy campaign. Did Turley hide behind his efforts? No. He published his support for a new voice on the council and stands behind the record of votes and facts that he was concerned with. I ask those bringing this complaint; Why the need to hide behind a spokesperson? In a call for accountability, I challenge the 23 to stand up and be accountable.

I also am not blind to the obvious attack against commerce that this complaint represents. How so you ask? Well one neighbor of the group’s spokesperson 2 months ago attended a council meeting and objected to a land proposal because, in part, the owner may make some money. And another associated with this group has attacked other developers, Realtors, landlords, and property owners. Yet another has proposed to change Provo’s ethics rules, already more strict than the state laws. He admitted his proposal would be nearly impossible for business and property owners to comply with.

This effort reminds me of how I felt when I heard President Obama describe the only member of his cabinet from the private sector as a spy behind enemy lines. I guess we shouldn’t be surprised that Barak Obama his disdain for the entrepreneurial spirit of America. We have now seen firsthand how this president feels about commerce. His headlong rush toward socialism has us nearly bankrupt. But should we condone this attitude here in our valley? I say no.

Some I guess just feel more comfortable that government has the answers to our economic woes. I for one am not supportive of that idea. I support the notion that the best government is the one that governs least; I support a part-time council made up of residents from a diverse background of businesses and community interests. We need our council to understand how when the city sets a budget they do so with tax funds; after all, when government spends money they are spending our money.

Taxpayers voted in the recent elections with a load voice that we are taxed enough already and that property rights are the foundation of this great community and nation and should not be taken without due compensation.

A narrow group of residents, hiding behind a call for increased ethics sounds all too familiar with the sham ethics proposal that was rejected by voters across the state. We don’t need a biased panel dictating what is ethical according to their standards. We as voters demand that elections mean something and that a small group should NOT be allowed to push their narrow and biased agenda through complaints and law suits.

I sure hope that the Mayor’s office, in working with the County Attorney and Attorney General can put this to rest with a quick dismissal.

I wonder at the motive of those brining up old news now. It seems obvious it is designed to influence Mr. Turley’s judicial proceedings, upcoming council leadership elections, next year’s elections, and other business endeavors of part-time council members.

I’m grateful that we have a courageous public servant willing to put up with this defamation and harassment. I hope that other business owners won’t be discouraged from stepping forward because what type of government do we have when good business-minded individuals stop serving? I dare say that the public won’t like the result. We’ll have our rights stripped and increased taxes and costs.

I’m hopeful that individuals that understand what it means to make payroll, and understand property rights will take the risks and stand for better government and help defend the process of holding accountability and it is done at elections.

Why Change a Good Thing? or If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It

“Hope and change! Change we can believe in! Change we can trust! Change we need!” We all remember President Obama invoking those phrases on the campaign trail. Now along comes Richard Davis, Democrat Party Chairman, saying “It’s time for a change in Utah County.”

This plea comes at a time when Utah is being recognized nationally as “Best Managed State in America”(Pew Foundation), “Best Expected Economic Recovery” (ALEC), “America’s Best State to Live In” (Forbes Magazine), “Most Dynamic Economy” (Kauffman), “Best Quality of Life” (Business Facilities Magazine), “Some of the Best Places to Live” (Money Magazine), “Best Financial Situation in the Country” (Forbes Magazine), “Among the Top 10 States for Job Creation” (IHS Global Insight) among others. These prestigious recognitions don’t happen by accident. They come as a result of implementing Republican principles of government that maximize freedom, liberty, and free markets. After all, it’s the private sector that creates economic growth.

Nationally, Democrat change has translated into Obamacare, bail-outs, more government, more spending, and less freedom and liberty. At every turn, Democrats promised moderation during the election, and then delivered the most liberal, socialistic government in the history of America.

Rather than justify their party’s liberal platform, Utah County Democrats want voters to ignore the party label. They have adopted a “local” platform that almost mirrors that of the Republicans with the exception that they support universal healthcare (think Obamacare). They say they are “fiscally and socially conservative” and “in favor of gun rights.” It even sounds Republican. So either Democrats are closet Republicans who perhaps don’t want to put in the necessary work during the Republican caucus, convention and primary process or they really are Democrats who are disguising the fact in hope you’ll ignore it.

In truth, no matter how much Democrats say they are just like Republicans, in politics the leaf (local Democrats) is a part of the tree (national Democrats).

Take ethics for example and Mr. Davis’ implication that his party is somehow more ethical, an intended slight towards Republicans. Mr. Davis failed to point out that the Republicans have addressed ethics legislation over the past few years, creating a framework that increases transparency and disclosure. Those changes are substantial and are working. I also question Mr. Davis’s claim that Utah County residents support the ethics initiative even when it failed to gain enough signatures to be placed on the ballot. Maybe that’s because many Utah County voters know what’s in the 21-page document—that it is fraught with a host of constitutional issues and would preclude many good, honest community and business leaders from running for office. Utah County Republicans read the bill before passing it, unlike Pelosi Democrats.

A part of ethical behavior is disclosure and transparency. Yet Mr. Davis advised all Democrat candidates to not identify themselves as Democrats on their websites, signs, billboards or literature; confusing voters at best and deceiving them at worst. A Daily Herald editorial September 23, 2010 said it best why Utah County Democrats don’t want to be Democrats, “Utah County voters are not excited about the liberal policies of prominent democrats, Obama, Pelosi and Reid”.

Local Democrats would rather tell you about their religious affiliation and LDS church leadership positions so you know they are “good people” than be known as Democrats. While they very likely are good people, we have all heard the saying “never mix religion with politics”. Recently, many were outraged when Mike Huckabee attacked Mitt Romney for his religion. Using religion to demean or promote any candidate should have no place in American politics. The critical concern for elected office should be the ability to provide good government, not a contest to prove the level of faithfulness in religious practice.

Party affiliation does matter in partisan races. No matter how much a candidate may disclaim the national party ideology, local and state parties are foot soldiers for the national party. When controversy arises, party affiliation counts. Even in Utah this happens. In 2004, the constitutional amendment defining marriage between a man and a woman was approved in the State Senate by one vote; everyone voted along party lines. One more Democrat would have killed the bill to protect our traditional families.

Mr. Davis would have Utah County voters believe that there is little difference between candidates from his party and the Republican Party. I say, Utah County voters are smarter than that. When Americans bought Democrats “change we can believe in” two years ago, it was a big government mistake that has long-term financial impacts. Now at the national and local level Americans will get to choose between big government and less government, more spending or less spending, more freedom or less freedom.

In November, vote Republican. Your freedom, your values, and your pocketbook depend on it.

I was recently interviewed by a reporter asking about why local Democrat candidates are not listing their party affiliation on their campaign materials. I think the answer is obvious but here are the thoughts I shared with him. BTW, another point he asked about is why these same Dems are listing their LDS church jobs on the same material where they fail to list their party.

Democrats across the county are running from their party and their leaders...clear proof that party matters...and a fact that local democrats are aware of. And who can blame them? Few want to be associated with the agenda coming out of DC.

What party you belong to reflects the values that you hold. The choice is clear between the parties, even here in Utah County. Party and party values are also important because it gives an indication of what type of policies (laws) you will pursue. Public policy is ultimately what elections are all about. A name may be on the ballot but I believe elections are about our goal of good public policy. Utahans recognize that a name with a R behind it means that they can have greater confidence that they share the same values. So party also reflects what policies that candidate will consider and support. Party influences and signals strongly to the public the values behind a persons choice of party.

This is why it is irresponsible that local Dems appeal to the public to ignore the party, when their tactical decision to not use party affiliation is a strong sign they know it matters. They would rather that the voters consider church service alone.

As I mentioned before, elections are about more than the candidate and so as voters weigh the candidates and their background, they do so with the hope that good policy will be adopted. The fact that traditional election cycle results are being ignored and many established leaders are being replaced is a sign that the voter is waking up. This is a very good thing. Our system requires active participation. The frustrated voter is closing the gap of accountability and rejecting party labels and titles. All seeking office must connect deeper to party values and with the public to survive. So party (party values) will become even more important not less important. Again, its not about the specific individuals but what values does the person hold...that will influence what positions and laws they will support. So voters are rejecting those that have not demonstrated their connection to the party values and governing documents.

Local Dems listing of church titles is another failed effort by those that feel entitled. Sure it helps somewhat connect the voter with the values but while early everyone in the LDS community appreciates Church service, we also recognize that these experiences should help influence a persons values so when a person states that the public should ignore the party label but trust that my church service demonstrates I share your values, then the voter interprets that as why if they share my values do they choose a party that is so far off from my values (I don't want to list all the ways that Dems are wrong on both moral and fiscal value issues)? It is nearly impossible to separate a party's values with the persons values. Ultimately I believe that listing of church service will backfire and hurt candidates that want the public to ignore party affiliation and consider their church service. In the church we don't seek specific callings and we also don't say no to a call. And we certainly shouldn't use these past experiences to further our own agendas.

Basically, the Dems running in Utah County have an identification problem - they're Dems yet insist on saying, "We're really Republicans." People are smarter than that; they understand that a vote for a Democrat is a vote for that type of leadership. This is one of the best arguments against supporting Matheson - his first vote in Congress is for the Speaker, Nancy Pelosi.

They've tried for years to distance themselves from the Democratic Party structure by using lines like, "Vote for the man, not the party." This year it looks like their strategy is, "Values you can trust." But in Utah we understand that a party is principle-base you adhere to and whether the Dems like it or not, they're on the opposite side of too many issues important to Republicans (again, the very reason why they remove their party affiliation).

A perfect example of how out of touch they are is local Democrats advocate for a system which empowers unelected persons (UEG & Fair Boundaries) to make decisions. This deflects responsibility and accountability where it belongs...with the voter. Republicans understand that there needs to be accountability and that they are accountable every election.

I hate the listing of church-related service on campaign material. Do you have to be a bishop, stake president, or return mission president to be credible? I hope not. This would certainly narrow down the pool of people eligible. I also don't think that a former Mission Pres or Bishop is more qualified than a Sunday School teacher or Primary worker. They certainly can't claim a deeper testimony and we all know stories of church leaders that have been disasters and some that have even been excommunicated.

Few candidates even try to play the religion card. And for good reason, it usually backfires. Local Dems will not find much success in this campaign gimmick of hide and seek either...in fact voters will reject it out-right. It is offensive to the voter. Dems try to spin that they believe in full disclosure and transparency yet they don't disclose to the public their party label and focus instead on church service. Nice try.

GOP Strength Comes From the People

Is the GOP serious about supporting their conservative platform? In the past they have been slow to hold their nominees and officials accountable and have ignored actions deemed outside the traditional values of the party. Rather we seemed comfortable in accepting that from time to time it was ok to compromise our values. We trusted that these representatives would stay on track even though from time to time they ventured off course.

But those days are over. The party is getting back to the time-tested principles proven to build prosperity and create jobs. This transformation restores the party to its true strength – the people. The party is now putting their trust and faith back in the guiding documents and full adherence is required by our leaders. Politicians addicted to power, spending, and “playing the game” are being fired.

I remember during the Clinton years, many of my Republican friends commented that Clinton was the best thing to happen to the party; he energized the base and helped us focus on issues. The problem was our leaders didn’t catch the wave and we allowed them to stray. Our complacency continued during the Bush years and spending was a weakness.

Luckily it has only taken a short Obama era to wake us up fully. And just in time: I’m not sure the country could afford for the people to sleep any longer. Conservatives are engaged again and America is on the path to restore her strength.

It is the people that made America; average men and women doing extraordinary things; and risking even their lives to build a new country. Each citizen was fully engaged in the messy and often inconvenient process of making laws and debating policies. But they recognized that freedom is worth some inconvenience.

During the recent GOP state convention a comment was made that Bennett had been in office too long. I asked this new and angry delegate where he had been during those years. Obviously he had not been engaged. I appreciate the added energy and hope the new interest will help erase the complacency and apathy once and for all. The gap of accountability has been wide for too long. I along with many of my fellow conservatives will work every day to close it and throw away the key.

Never Give Up

This past Saturday, I participated in the Utah Half Ironman Triathlon. I had been preparing for many months and had my race day plan; I was eager to test my physical and mental fortitude. And boy did I.

After a better than expected 1.2 mile swim, I set off on the 56-mile bike course. But with 10 miles or so left, my quads started to lock up and cramp. I struggled just getting off the bike and thought my day was over; the thought of running 13 miles seemed nearly impossible. Faced with what seemed like an insurmountable challenge, I thought, “Let’s just see how it goes the first mile.” I’m confident anyone watching me thought that guy will never make it. But I thought of my family and friends cheering me on and kept going. I dug deep and before long realized I was passing the three-mile marker and my pace had picked up. I was running again.

Physically I thought I was done quite a few times, but mentally I wanted to succeed—so I persevered and kept going. In business and in life, we often face what seems like insurmountable obstacles that test all of our preparation and training. Should we give up? I say never. To succeed in life, and a triathlon, it takes preparation and a game plan. And when I hit some road bumps, I made adjustments, refueled, dug deep, and kept going.

Believe it or not, finishing that race gave me confidence to try again even harder the next time. I will train better and smarter, and now my experience will come into play to help me through the hard times. I have worked with many of you and know that during these tough times, you can and will prepare, work hard, dig deep, build your business by following your game plan. Take time to re-evaluate and refocus. Turn to a mentor and loving family and friends. And mostly, never give up.

Crisis of Confidence

It is amazing that liberals are sticking to their failed policy that government spending is the way to spur economic development and create jobs. Recently Speaker Pelosi said that issuing unemployment checks was the quickest way to create jobs. Is this really a talking point that Democrats believe connects with the working and frustrated American? President Obama echoed a similar lack of understanding of the economy when he recently promised his Union friends additional funds to supposedly buoy-up the economy.

The hard-working American business owner has little confidence that this president and congressional leaders have a plan to address the weak economy. Continued spending is a failed strategy. Supposed necessary bail-outs have had no real positive impact on the economy and for certain, another will only drive us further into debt and delay the day when the invisible hand of a robust free-market must work to restore the fundamentals to place us back on the path to prosperity.

The truth is capitalism works. I know this is a hard concept that liberals and progressives hate to acknowledge. But the time-tested truth is big government is the enemy of small business and small business is the nexus of prosperity. I’m not saying there is no role of government nor am I saying that capitalism isn’t messy. But government must stop spending money and liberals must acknowledge that for business to thrive, we need government off our backs and out of our wallets.

Business owner across the country face a crisis of confidence. While Obama is in the White House and liberals control both Houses of Congress, businesses wonder what is next. So while liberals get more desperate as they watch their support fade and poll numbers drop, the American business owner holds their breath in hopes that they can survive the final two years of the Obama administration. What the American business owner and their hard-working employees need are less government regulations and a government willing to cut spending and waste now.

A prosperous economy will require a quick return to conservative constitutionally-founded principles. We need our elected Representatives to stop the rush to socialism and start asking what the proper role of government is. This is the only way to bring American away from the brink of financial destruction.

President Ronald Reagan said Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.

This disastrous trend must end and Utah’s GOP leaders and candidates are prepared to show the way. As the best managed state in the nation, Utah offers the example: after years as the majority party, the GOP can demonstrate fiscal and economic leadership. A victorious GOP this fall will help restore fiscal sanity to Washington, and continue to lead here in Utah.

Only through fiscal discipline will confidence of both business owners and consumers return and the economy improve.

Let's debate but not boo

As the Utah State GOP Nominating Convention nears, the discussion of booing came up between me and a few other delegates.

I have volunteered too many hours to agree that it is ok to boo. We all know that a boo is far more than just the opposite of applause. For example, when you are displeased with your child or disagree with a neighbor or another family member, I hope you don’t boo them but continue to communicate with them and educate them and work out the differences with integrity and fairness.

The time and place for disagreement is in the arena of public debate (and trust me, I love this process) but at a nominating convention it is very rude to boo. I may disagree with an elected official but I voice that through debate and with my vote. I say stand for principles and never compromise on them but we must conduct ourselves with greater dignity than a boo. The opportunity to petition the government and make changes is before us every day. I applaud the right to offer a dissenting opinion (and have done so many times myself) but I will never boo.

When we boo we disenfranchise many who want to participate but don’t understand the boos. One of the things that I choose to do is encourage more to participate (we need to reverse the level of apathy and compliancy we have in the public). If as a party we have just become an angry and frustrated people that participates little in the public debate, but then feels the need to boo and hiss, then we will not be the party of ideas and leaders for the future. We need full discussion (and my actions show I support full and vigorous debate) but let’s not let rudeness enter into the debate.

I agree with Jefferson (and other Founders) to warn our elected officials (so let’s lobby them and educate them through active participation) but I hope we are above booing. Tell me how booing protects our freedoms and I might change my mind but I think it is fair and honest discussion that leads to good public policies (policies that defend the constitution and protect the family) we need… and not booing.

We can and must do more to express our disagreement with government than boo. Booing closes doors of discussion and we need to close the accountability gap through increased discussion and participation.

4 Steps for Conservatives to achieve VICTORY

America is at a crossroads… actions in Washington DC have many questioning if America is still the land of opportunity and prosperity. With President Obama in the White House and liberals in control of the House and Senate, the path for conservatives should seem clearer. Yet, the Republican Party is also at a crossroads; a resurgence of conservative voters and grassroots organizations has conservatives salivating in anticipation of new life and the possibility of returning to power, but not all this activity and energy is necessarily partisan at its core.

I believe that conservatives must take the following steps to prevail and capitalize on the momentum and ultimately achieve victory. Basically stated, Republican’s must show the American people that we are connected to our principles and as we stay connected to them, we will help return America to a land of opportunity and prosperity.

Currently conservatives are divided, fearful, and full of distrust…of each other and unfortunately of groups with similar goals. But the bottom line is the American people will not follow an angry, frustrated, and distrustful party. So what does the Republican Party need to do to unite conservatives and capture the momentum? First off, we must recruit, train and motivate our neighbors. I’m excited by the undercurrent of conservative, business-friendly discussion and attention. Many are active in recruiting and training their neighbors to get involved; this is a great trend and we need to accelerate this activity.

I believe some of the reasons we face serious challenges as a nation is voter complacency and apathy, and government corruption. When complacency and apathy are solved, or more actively addressed and reduced, then we’ll see less corruption in government. When I say corruption I’m talking more than just fraud and back-room deals. I’m also including the growth of government with its out-of-control spending (if this behavior were being committed by any other entity, public or private, it would be illegal). I’m talking the corruption of big government, which is best kept in check through greater citizen involvement.

Second, to reduce complacency and apathy, we need to bridge the gap between our leaders and the people. Conservatives we must lead out to bridge this accountability gap. But as we do we can expect some resistance. Thomas Jefferson said, “Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of liberty.” Thankfully we have citizens not afraid. But as we encourage this bold action I ask, are we effective?

Third, conservatives must unite. The various grass-roots movements right now must unite or divided we fall. I believe as a conservative the GOP is the best vehicle to accomplish my goals to defend the Constitution and protect the family. So while the Republican Party may need to purge a bit and get back to our foundational principles (and I think for the most part this is happening) we need to make sure that the variety of grass-roots movements doesn’t take us off track.

Finally, stay connected to conservative principles. The proof is in the none-partisan but conservative nature of the frustrated voter. For example, the Scott Brown win in MA and the struggles of Charlie Crist in FL demonstrate that the candidate that demonstrates his connection with conservative principles will win, regardless of party. The voters are rejecting all officials/candidates regardless of party if they remain aloof and defend big government. So I suggest conservatives unite and help the Republican Party be the champion of the Founders. This is easier as we return to our core values, but conservatives can’t win if we are angry and distrustful. We will be the party of the future as we recruit, train and motivate others to get involved.

For the Republican Party to achieve victory we must follow V.I.C.T.O.R.Y.: The GOP has the right vision and message. We need to be more inclusive and communicate better. We must incorporate technology better to help us do both of these and we must do so in an open and transparent way. Relationships are critical to our success and these relationships, especially with the youth, must be based on relevant information, delivered in a timely and effective manner.

This is how as conservatives we can prevail and achieve victory; as we show the American people that we are connected to our principles and stay connected to them, we will help return America to a land of opportunity and prosperity.

Connection to People & Principles

Can you believe that one year after Barak Obama defied conventional political wisdom and claimed victory and the White House that we would see liberals running for cover? Having beaten the Clinton machine and a Republican war hero and senior senator with a well-known independent appeal, we are now seeing every incumbent run from big government and the liberal agenda from the Obama White House and championed by Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi.

What is going on? Is this a partisan swing of historical proportion? Glenn Beck stated earlier today that a Scott Brown win in Massachusetts would begin the “death of the Democrat soul.” Many other political pundits have tried to explain how a state that has not voted for a state-wide Republican since the year I was born (1966) was on the verge of sending one to Washington. How could the environment swing so quickly from one year ago when Obama won by 26 points?

The answer is simple and the same one I use to explain why Utah has been voted again the best managed state in the nation. It’s called connection to people and connection to principles, not to party per se. Utah Republican leaders have been able to connect with voters in a way that demonstrates that they understand conservative principles…and as residents of Utah, we reap the benefits of this every day as we continue to lead the nation in economic development and job creation, to name a few leading indicators.

Connection to the voters and an acknowledgement on the part of the elected official that they understand who they represent and whose money they spend is the key to victory, or conversely, the recipe for defeat if you fail to make that connection. Now the rest of the nation, broadly speaking, understands this as individuals across the country seek to again get connected with their leaders; and with the principles this country was founded on. Defending conservative principles, tested by time and results, is now even popular in the bluest state in the nation, Massachusetts. Wow. To put this in perspective, a Utah equivalent might be if Sen. Hatch passed away and Mark Shurtleff was beat by State Sen. Luz Robles. Who, you say? My point exactly.

One article I read about the transformation in Massachusetts put it this way, “But the race narrowed considerably over the past week as Brown's populist message resonated with an angry and resentful electorate in an antiestablishment environment. He's energized Republicans as well as attracted disillusioned Democrats and independents worried about taxes, spending, government expansion and health care under Obama.” (Obama makes last-ditch attempt to save Senate seat by BETH FOUHY and LIZ SIDOTI).

Republicans should be pleased; Martha Coakley couldn’t convince voters to ignore her gaffs and her commitment to big government. The fact that this race turned so quickly is nothing short of a historic and motivational victory. Momentum is certainly on our side. But at its core, this is not a partisan victory.

The party that articulates their foundational principles and demonstrates best that they are committed to connecting with voters will win in 2010. Put another way, voters don’t appreciate being ignored or taken for granted; they want accountability from their leaders and an assurance that candidates and party know their place in the political hierarchy. Like Scott Brown said, “It’s the People’s Seat.” Any candidate with a history of a gap between them and the voters will lose and conversely, the candidate or party that helps close this gap will win and become the dominant party of the future. Brown mentioned tonight in his victory speech that on the campaign trail that he heard over and over again that “voters were tired that elected officials had grown aloof.”

Aloof describes Coakley to a T. She ran an elitist campaign and made little connection with the voters; her failed campaign showed this clearly. Brown on the other hand connected with people and they also felt his connection to his guiding principles. This gave them confidence that he would not become aloof. That’s all voters want – connection. Brown will close the gap between government and the voters. The reason Democrats will suffer under this tide is big government screams for a large gap to exist.

Locally, many municipal incumbents lost for this same reason. Their elitist attitude and failure to understand and connect with the voters sent them packing. So, will Republicans be the party that bridges the gap and connects with voters? Will incumbents rush to close this gap, where one exists? For some it may be too late. Deal makers, big spenders, and liberal over-achievers may already know their fate after tonight.

For me, I will fight for accountability, fiscal responsibility, and for defense of the Constitution and protection of the family. It is clear that what happened in MA can happen all over America – and I’m not sure that is a bad thing.