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Posted: August 19, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Gary Peters and Nancy Pelosi Fail to Create New Jobs
Today the United States Department of Labor announced that new jobless claims rose to 500,000, a nine-month high! This news is further evidence that the massive federal spending and wasteful stimulus projects that Gary Peters has supported are failing to improve the economy and they are not delivering on their promise to create new jobs.
On June 18, 2010 Gary Peters appeared on the Ed Show on MSNBC where he admitted failure of the Obama-Pelosi-Peters economic plan:
“People continue to be frustrated with the fact the economy has been so slow to recover its taking some time and I understand the pain were certainly feeling it here in Michigan”
If Mr. Peters understands the pain and frustration that families in Oakland County are experiencing perhaps he should have thought twice about aligning himself with Nancy Pelosi and voting in favor of every failed federal spending and stimulus bill and against the people of Oakland County. Who is the real Gary Peters? The panderer who claims to be independent or the politician who votes with Nancy Pelosi and liberal special interests 95 percent of the time? Stay tuned to find out.
Frank Beckmann of 760 WJR Interviews Rocky Raczkowski
Posted: August 17, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Audio available here: Frank Beckmann Interviews Rocky Raczkowski
ROCKY RACZKOWSKI URGES GARY PETERS TO JOIN HIM IN CALLING FOR CHARLIE RANGEL’S IMMEDIATE RESIGNATION
Posted: August 10, 2010 at 9:54 pm
MICHIGAN CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE ROCKY RACZKOWSKI URGES GARY PETERS TO JOIN HIM IN CALLING FOR CHARLIE RANGEL’S IMMEDIATE RESIGNATION
“It’s time for you to step up — and for Charlie Rangel to step down”
[Birmingham, MI] – In an open letter released to the public today, Michigan 9th Congressional District Candidate Rocky Raczkowski urged incumbent Gary Peters to “join me in calling for New York Democrat Charlie Rangel to resign immediately from the U.S. House of Representatives.”
Raczkowski’s comments follow the release of formal charges against Rangel and the alleged criminal conduct contained in a 13-count bill of ethics violations issued by a unanimous vote of the bipartisan U.S. House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. “Given the serious nature of the charges,” Raczkowski added, “I trust you will also stand with me in asking Attorney General Eric Holder to launch a criminal investigation without delay to examine allegations of income-tax evasion and other crimes.”
Noting that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has repeatedly pledged her solemn word that Democrats would ‘drain the swamp’ of political corruption on Capitol Hill, Raczkowski called on Peters to “make a public commitment to Clean House by holding Ms. Pelosi to her promise and emulating the example of the bipartisan ethics panel by putting aside go-along-get-along politics. Make it clear that you and I stand together in fighting the pervasive culture of corruption in Congress. As a first step, I ask you to publicly call on Charlie Rangel to step aside without further delay.”
Echoing widespread public concerns that Congress has grown increasingly out-of-touch, arrogant, and detached, Raczkowski said, “At a time when Michigan’s battered economy remains mired in high unemployment, high taxes, and a deepening recession, the hard-working
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families and taxpayers of Oakland County are justifiably angered and disgusted to see that some Members of Congress think they can violate federal laws with impunity.”
“Powerful leaders like Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank, and Charlie Rangel must be called to account.” said Raczkowski. “Voters are fed up with the double standards, double-dealing, and double-talk of Members of Congress behaving like or supporting Charlie Rangel. No matter how powerful they may become in their own minds, Members of Congress cannot be allowed to violate or show contempt for the laws that ordinary Americans must obey.”
Raczkowski also commended Peters for severing the financial ties between Charlie Rangel and the Gary Peters’ campaign committee: “On a personal note, I applaud you for returning the $15,000 that Charlie Rangel donated to your campaign. It was a commendable act that I hope other liberal Democrats will follow.”
“As I have said to you before,” Raczkowski said, “there is ample time for vigorous debate about the important issues that concern every family and hard-working taxpayer in Oakland County. But federal income-tax evasion by one of your colleagues is very serious business and must be treated as such by candidates and office-holders, regardless of party. If Charlie Rangel evaded our laws, he should pay the price that justice requires.”
In a final call for Peters to do the right thing in responding to the Rangel scandal, Raczkowski concluded:
“It’s time for you to step up — and for Charlie Rangel to step down.”
Rocky is Ready to Work for Us
Posted: August 5, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Rocky is Ready to Work for Us
Will be an Independent Voice for Oakland County
[Birmingham, MI] – Following his victory in Tuesday’s primary election, Rocky Raczkowski today marked the first day of the general election campaign by focusing on his commitment to generate jobs, reduce government and protect America. With more than 1,000 volunteers all across the district, Rocky’s grass roots army delivered 33,457 votes, exceeding his nearest opponent by more than 11,000 votes.
“Our army of grass roots patriots is growing stronger every day because we have a cause to believe in – our faith, our families and our freedom,” said Rocky. “The results yesterday prove that our positive message is resonating with voters, and I am ready to work for them.”
“Democrats, Republicans and Independents are invited to join our campaign,” Rocky added. “The incumbent has made it clear with his votes that he represents liberal special interests. I will represent you and be an independent voice for you, the families of Oakland County.”
Raczkowski noted that Rep. Gary Peters supported the failed stimulus, the federal takeover of healthcare and trillions of dollars in deficit spending, not to mention tax increases on the middle class.
“Nancy Pelosi and Gary Peters will stop at nothing to keep power and grow government,” said Rocky. “They will smear me with baseless personal attacks, but we will focus on the issues that matter – getting government out of the way so private sector employers can create jobs, cutting spending so that we don’t burden our children with debt and protecting America by giving our military the tools they need to fight and win.”
“For our campaign, it’s all about more freedom and less government,” Rocky concluded.
Rocky Claims Victory on August 3rd
Posted: August 4, 2010 at 5:01 pm
It was a late evening, August 3rd, but the news turned out to be good in the 9th Congressional Republican Primary. After waiting for what seemed like days for results to come in from three of the largest cities in the district (Rochester Hills, Troy and Farmington Hills), Rocky was finally able to claim victory and the opportunity to take on Gary Peters in the general election.
Rocky Receives 100% on NumbersUSA Questionnaire
Posted: July 30, 2010 at 5:28 pm
NumbersUSA has posted Rocky’s responses to their candidate survey on illegal immigration. You can view his results as compared to the other candidates in the 9th Congressional Republican Primary here.
July 15th Republican Candidates Debate
Posted: July 23, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Rocky participated in the 9th District Congressional Republican Primary Debate on July 15th… Here are a few excerpts from the event that define who he is, why he’s running where he stands on the issues most important to the citizens of Oakland County:
Rocky’s Opening Address to the Crowd
Rocky on Who He Is and Why He’s Running
Rocky on Illegal Immigration and a National Language
Rocky on Cap-and-Trade and Energy Policy
Rocky on the War in Afghanistan
Rocky on Healthcare Reform
Rocky on the Financial Regulation Legislation
Rocky’s Closing Address to the Crowd
Thank You & Happy Independence Day
Posted: July 3, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Dear Friends,
The response to our recent appeal for support has been overwhelming. In fact, because of your generosity and commitment to our cause, we more than doubled our goal of raising $13,000 by the June 30th deadline. My wife Amalia and I are so grateful for your help, and we pledge to work hard to re-earn your support each and every day.
That’s not the only good news because our success raising money has been exceeded by the incredible amount of work in the field by our grass roots army.
Since the response has been so incredible, we are almost out of yard signs, and our volunteer corps is now approaching 1,000 members strong. Click here to join and become part of a movement that’s bigger than all of us — giving the American people the government they deserve, a government dedicated to freedom and to following the Constitution.
As our families gather to celebrate Independence Day, let’s be inspired by the sacrifices so many of our fellow Americans have made to defend our freedom and preserve our precious independence. Just like the signers of the Declaration, we must stay focused on our mission and not be afraid to stand up for the fundamental values we share. When we stand strong together, the result will be victory — not just for our campaign but for Oakland County, for Michigan and for America.
First Amendment Infringement
Posted: June 28, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Some in Washington think our rights are given by government and that government can take them away to satisfy powerful special interests. This is no more evident than in the so-called “DISCLOSE Act” which is backed by liberal special interests and union bosses. Passed yesterday by the U.S. House, the DISCLOSE Act is a response to the Supreme Court ruling in the Citizen’s United case that restored our fundamental rights that had been taken away by federal campaign finance laws. In this case (and just like the health care bill), being bipartisan meant voting no.
Don’t get me wrong. I believe in full disclosure, but the system should be fair and equitable, not favoring unions OR corporations. It shouldn’t be burdensome and it shouldn’t infringe on our Constutional rights. But Gary Peters and Nancy Pelosi don’t care about our rights — they care about carving out exemptions for special interests. No matter what party does it, it’s wrong. And it’s no wonder Congress and the White House can’t seem to figure out what to do about the economy — they’re too busy expanding government and taking away our rights.
That’s what’s wrong with Washington. and that’s why I am working so hard to go to Washington to work for you. But, to get there, we need your help.
A Message from Rocky
Posted: June 28, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Doesn’t it seem like the world is coming apart at the seams? Oil is gushing into the Gulf of Mexico and our government is powerless to stop it.
Generals are complaining about politicians and politicians are scheming to drag our country even deeper into debt. Behind closed doors, special interest lobbyists are putting the finishing touches on a so-called “financial reform” bill filled with loopholes that will force Main Street to bail out Wall Street all over again.
Our nation voted for hope and change when what we really need is leadership. Without the true leadership needed to make the tough decisions to cut spending and reduce government, the nation we love will continue spiralling out of control.
Like you, I am frustrated with Washington, but with your help, we can send a message to the politicians and special interests. I have hope because I’m knocking on doors across the district and virtually everyone I talk to is ready to stand up and be counted — as patriots and as Americans who want their country back. Join us.
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