Posts Tagged ‘congress’

BREAKING NEWS! Cook Political Report Upgrades Loughlin’s Chances

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Big news! The Cook Political Report has changed this race from “likely D” to “lean D.” Here’s the analysis from the folks at Cook…

RI-01 OPEN (Kennedy) Likely D to Lean D

Sure enough, Providence Mayor David Cicilline was able to win the mid-September Democratic primary to succeed retiring Rep. Patrick Kennedy, but it came at a bit of a cost. In the run-up to the primary, Cicilline was forced to acknowledge that the city had improperly given him pay raises as mayor between 2006 and 2009, and rival businessman Anthony Gemma even called on the DCCC to ask Cicilline to end his campaign. Cicilline won the primary with 37 percent of the vote, not a terribly impressive showing for the one candidate in the race with universal name ID and a big financial edge.

Meanwhile, GOP state Rep. John Loughlin points out that a Providence Mayor has never been elected to Congress, and Loughlin has been able to stockpile his resources for the general election. By the numbers, this may be the most Democratic seat currently on Republicans’ target list, and both national parties may be hesitant to get involved, but local Democrats admit that this will be the most competitive House race Rhode Island has seen in over a decade. Cicilline leads in early polling and still has an advantage, but it’s a legitimate race.

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Join the 10 for 10 for Change Challenge Today!

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
Speaker Pelosi and Congress have embarked on a big government agenda that threatens our personal freedom and will prolong our economic downturn. The stakes in the upcoming elections could not be higher. This election is an important turning point for our nation – we can either continue to spend beyond our means and amass mountains of debt, or we can return to the free market principles that have built and guided our nation since its founding.  If you join me, and take up the 10 for 10 for Change Challenge, together, we can meet the challenges facing us and build an America that is strong and prosperous.

We will win this race but I need your help:

1. Read the 10 for 10 for Change Challenge. If you like what you read, please click here to contribute $10 or mail a check to my campaign .*

2. Forward this link 10 for 10 for change challenge along with a short note to at least 10 of your contacts ask them to do the same.  Don’t limit your list to Rhode Islanders — this is an important race and we have thousands of out-of-state donors.
3. Follow up with your list and encourage them to follow up and send to 10 of their friends. There is great power in numbers, if you can encourage just 10 people to donate just 10 dollars, and they encourage 10 friends to donate 10 dollars… well you get the picture. With your help, this challenge can “go viral” and help us bring about real change!
10 for 10 for Change Challenge
1.  I want to cut your taxes to create jobs. I will propose  that we cut taxes across the board for individuals and businesses to create jobs and boost the economy.  Its time we get serious about creating private sector jobs and growing our economy.
2. I believe that terrorists are enemy combatants. We are at war with Islamic extremists and other terror groups and must stop the practice of treating terrorism as a law enforcement  matter.  Terrorists should face military justice and not be treated as ordinary criminals in our civil court system.
3.  I support the Constitution. Duties not specifically designated to the federal government under the U.S. Constitution belong to the states.  We are a union of states and government must be conducted as close to the people as possible.  Washington is the problem, not the solution.
4. Cut the pork, end earmarks. I will call for an end to the earmark process and will only seek funding that has been reviewed as part of the appropriations process.  All spending must be voted up or down in the light of day.
5.  I’ll enforce pay-go rules. Pay-as-you-go should mean just that. I will not support new spending that is not paid for by cuts in other areas.
6.  I say Congress must follow the laws they pass. Congress must equally abide in all laws they impose on the American people.  I will call for an immediate end to the practice of exclusions in law for Congress from the laws made to govern the rest of us.  If it’s good enough for us then it’s good enough for Congress!
7.  It’s time to end pensions for Members of Congress. Pensions encourage “careerism” and public service was never meant to be a ticket to an easy retirement.  Members of Congress can contribute to IRAs and 401Ks if they choose, just like the rest of us.
8.  I’m for LEGAL immigration. We must stop illegal immigration.  We must secure our borders, put in place a workable employer verification system and reject amnesty for those who have come here illegally.  We welcome those who follow the laws and enter this country legally.
9.  I’ll just say NO to more bailouts and failed stimulus plans. We can’t continue to throw good money after bad.  No country has ever spent its way out of debt and it’s not going to start now.  Every man, woman and child owes more than $40,000 in debt.  Congress needs to stop deficit spending NOW.
10.  I support a pay freeze for Congress. We should not be borrowing money to pay for automatic raises for Members of Congress.  We’ve all had to cut back and it’s time for Congress to do the same.  We need to implement a pay freeze until we are deficit-free.
Let’s face it, I’m the only thing that stands between you and Nancy Pelosi having one more solid vote for her extreme left-wing agenda.
Your $10 and your friends’ $10 will help ensure that Rhode Island once again sends a balanced delegation to Washington and a congressman who will do more than rubber stamp Nancy Pelosi’s far left wing agenda.
The 10 for 10 for Change Challenge is one answer to the Democratic machine– please help by contributing $10 and finding 10 others to do the same.

Thank you!

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John J. Loughlin II
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On the anniversary of D-Day, a very special endorsement

Sunday, June 6th, 2010

Today marks the 66th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Europe, code named Operation Overlord. the Allied invasion of northern France.

At 6:30 a.m., American troops came ashore at Utah and Omaha beaches. At Omaha, the U.S. First Division battled high seas, mist, mines, burning vehicles and German coastal batteries, including an elite infantry division, which spewed heavy fire.

Many wounded Americans ultimately drowned in the high tide. The United States and Britain each lost about 1,000 men, and Canada 355. Before the day was over, 155,000 Allied troops would be in Normandy.

As we remember the bravery of these service men, let’s not forget that we still have Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Sailors in harm’s way across two major fronts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

It is with this in mind, that I am humbled and honored to receive the endorsement of Colonel Bud Day, USAF.

George Everette “Bud” Day  is a retired U.S.  Air Force Colonel and Command Pilot who served during the Vietnam War.   He was shot down, captured and tortured by the North Vietnamese and was held as a POW for more than 5 years.  For part of that time he shared a cell with now-Senator John McCain.  He is often cited as being the most decorated U.S. service member since General Douglas MacArthur, having received some seventy decorations, a majority for actions in combat. Day is a recipient of  the Medal of Honor.

He recently sent me a campaign contribution and an endorsement letter.  Here is an excerpt from his endorsement message:

“I fully endorse Lt. Col. John J. Loughlin II USAR (Ret.) for election to Congress in the year 2010. He is a veteran who is determined to take our country back and to restore some common sense and spending sense to a Congress with few Veterans, and fewer heroes. Please support this candidate. He will not be signing any legislation that he has not read.”

Thank you Colonel Day and thank you the veterans of the D-Day invasion.  I ask that we all give thanks for the men and women who proudly wear the uniform today for their sacrifice and service to this great land.

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Welcome to my new website!

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Welcome!  Thanks to the folks at The Jenn Lee Group for helping to create a crisp new site for my congressional campaign.

Please take a few minutes to explore the site and if you like what you see, hit the big red CONTRIBUTE tab to support my campaign.  With your help, our organization and my determination, we will win in November!

I hope you’ll visit my blog regularly to learn more about me, keep up with the campaign and read about the issues I am passionate about.  I am running for Congress because quite simply, our country is on the wrong track.  Instead of creating more taxes and government mandates, we need to create more jobs and provide businesses with incentives to grow.  Congress has been spending money we don’t have and mortgaging the future of our children and grandchildren.  We cannot afford — and don’t need — bigger government.

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