Let's Do This

Robert, I read Matt’s email. And I couldn’t agree more. 2014 really is our last best chance to Take America Back. I know Matt, and I know FreedomWorks for America. They’re the best at what they do. And they can win. We're seeing it happen right now. Ben Sasse won his primary in Nebraska, and Chris McDaniel forced a 41 year incumbent into a run-off. That's HOW I know we can finally take our country back.  But if Matt's team is going to do it again, they need to raise $250k in the next 11 days. Robert, I hope you’ve donated. But if you haven’t, will you help by donating $50, $35, or $15 right now? There are 14 vulnerable seats held by Democrats up in 2014. And we only need to win 6 of them to take the Senate. Romney won 7 of these states, so I KNOW we can do it! Robert, FreedomWorks for America has thousands of activists ready to work in battleground states across the country. They knocked on over 100,000 doors in Mississippi, and they're ready to do it again. Because they know this is their last best chance to Take America Back. But activists need on-the-ground training, yard signs, call sheets, door hangers, phone banking technology, and more. And that costs money. If we’re going to win, if we’re going to take the Senate, FreedomWorks for America needs to get started today. And that means they need to raise $250k in the next 11 days. Will you help? I believe in these guys. I know they can make a difference. They’ve done it before. But they can only do it with your help. Robert, if you haven’t donated yet, will you please join me and help us Take America Back? Together, we can Take Our Country Back and make Obama a lame duck once and for all. Your Pal, Glenn Beck P.S. If you didn’t read it already, check out Matt’s email below! ----- Glenn, Just last week grassroots activists in Mississippi forced 41 year incumbent Senator Thad Cochran into a runoff with constitutional conservative Chris McDaniel. That’s right. We took on one of the most powerful Senators in the country, and won. We have a lot of work to do, but runoffs favor the grassroots candidate. We won in Nebraska, and we WILL win in Mississippi. The momentum is on our side. It’s results like this that convince me we can take the Senate. If we can equip grassroots activists across the country with the tools they need - just like we did in Mississippi - then we can flip the Senate and put real Conservatives in charge! Activist training, Yard Signs, Door Hangers, Candidate Literature, Phone Banks, and GOTV technology. These are the tools that won in Mississippi, these are the tools activists need! But if we’re going to take back the Senate, we need to start equipping them now - when it matters most. That’s why we need to raise $250,000 in the next 14 days. Glenn, will you chip in $50, $35, or $15 today? Help us raise $250,000 and kick-start a Conservative Revolution! 10 vulnerable Democrat seats are up for election – including 7 in states where Romney beat Obama - seats we can flip and put conservatives in charge!  Here is our plan. We’re going to have thousands of activists talking to voters and hitting every one of these progressive incumbents with one thing - the truth. Their voting record speaks for itself. ObamaCare, Bailouts, Taxes, Debt. These liberal politicians have stood with Obama’s radical agenda every step of the way.   Glenn, Romney beat Obama in West Virginia, South Dakota, Montana, Alaska, Arkansas, Louisiana, and North Carolina. We can FIRE the Democrats in all of these states, and more. The results in Mississippi make it clear; grassroots Americans are ready to rise up and take their country back! Donate $50, $35, or $15 right now to help us turn these states Red! If they voted for ObamaCare, they’re fired. If they voted for the $787 billion dollar bailout, they’re fired. If they stood by while our debt increased by trillions and trillions of dollars, they’re fired. We can FIRE them, and replace them with REAL conservatives like Chris McDaniel and Ben Sasse. And once we do that, we can put Senators like Ted Cruz or Mike Lee in charge. FreedomWorks for America is going to equip activists with the tools they need to beat Obama’s liberal machine, and TAKE THE SENATE. Will you help us do it? In Liberty, Matt Kibbe   Paid for by FreedomWorks for America and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. http://freedomworksforamerica.org Contributions to FreedomWorks for America are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Forward To A Friend  |  Update Your Email Preferences

Historic victory

June 11, 2014 On Today's Program 'The people spoke': Dave Brat talks to Glenn about his historic victory over Eric Cantor On Tuesday, Tea Party-backed economics professor Dave Brat defeated House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) in an election that was both historic and surprising. Despite being tremendously outspent in a race that was written off a long time ago by the mainstream media, Brat's Constitutionally-based campaign platform resonated with voters in Virginia's 7th district who were frustrated with the status quo. On radio this morning, Brat joined Glenn to discuss his victory and what comes next. WATCH Ted Cruz: Dave Brat's 'stunning' victory is 'reverberating' throughout Congress The people of Virginia have spoken. On Tuesday, economics professor Dave Brat defeated House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) in convincing fashion in Virginia's 7th Congressional District. On radio this morning, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), who won a surprising election himself just a couple of years ago, joined Glenn to discuss the shockwave Brat's "stunning" victory has sent around Washington, D.C. Check out the interview HERE. Looking for an awesome last-minute Father's Day gift? Shop The Marketplace by TheBlaze and save 50% on a NASCAR Racing Experience he'll love! WATCH: This guy got stranded at an empty airport and made the greatest video ever Richard Dunn was stranded in the Las Vegas airport. Alone. If you've ever been there, you know it can be pretty much the worst place on Earth. He could have been pissed, surfed the web, or hopped in a cab back to The Strip. But instead he channeled his creative energy and did the greatest thing ever: Shoot an absurd music video of Celine Dion's 1996 cover of "All By Myself." WATCH Sponsored: Which U.S. President are you? Could it be Abe Lincoln? JFK? George Washington? Or even President Obama? Take our simple quiz now to discover your Presidential twin. We'll grant you immediate access to our library of urgent patriotic reports, including: Capitol Hill Daily's exclusive From Policy to Profit: How You Can Double Your Money Along with Congress. Gain access here. Glenn: We are not the extreme right - we are the common sense center of this country Dave Brat's convincing victory over Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) marked the first time a House Majority Leader has been defeated in a primary. While Brat remains relatively unknown in mainstream media and establishment circles, it didn't take long for the smears to begin. Brat, an economics professor, is already being painted as a right wing extremist, but on radio this morning, Glenn explained why Brat's victory actually represents a return to the "common sense center of this country." MORE Buy your Father's Day gifts and help Mercury One! Now through Father's Day, Mercury One will receive an additional $5 for every purchase made through Amazon Smile with Mercury One as the preferred charity. Learn more about the promotion and start shopping HERE. 'Let Freedom Ring': This song is going to be an essential part of your Fourth of July celebrations Glenn recently attended a local graduation that featured a performance of "My Country 'Tis of Thee" by 17-year-old Abby Anderson - a classically trained singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist. Her rendition moved Glenn so much he offered to use all of his resources to ensure the world could hear her music. Abby's rendition of "My Country 'Tis of Thee" - entitled "Let Freedom Ring" - is now available for download at The Glenn Beck Store with all proceeds benefitting Mercury One. Listen HERE. "Anders and Brodie were conjoined; sharing one heart." Be inspired by TheBlaze Best Moments HERE. If this St. Louis family didn't own a gun, who knows what would have happened On Monday night, two masked and armed men approached a 17-year-old girl outside of her St. Louis home. They grabbed her, forced her to let them into her house, and used her as a human shield while her parents watched the scene unfold from the inside. It could have been a tragedy. But it wasn't. MORE Still searching for the perfect Father's Day gift? 1791 Supply & Co. has got you covered. Shop the latest 1791 t-shirts, jeans, neck ties, and more by visiting 1791.com today. Glenn exposes huge issues with education system in wake of 'horrific' California sex-ed curriculum A sex-ed presentation at a California middle school sought to debunk "top conception myths" with a litany of crude images. While the school district claims the presentation was appropriately reviewed and approved, parents were necessarily outraged - calling the presentation "X-rated." On Tuesday's Glenn Beck Program, Glenn ripped into the lack of accountability in our nation's schools. Watch the monologue HERE Tonight's primetime lineup on TheBlaze TV: 5pm ET - The Glenn Beck Program: Glenn sits down with some of the remarkable people of Montrose, Colorado, who are working tirelessly to ensure veterans have a stable community to return home to. 6pm ET - Real News: The panel takes an in-depth look at the Virginia primary to understand where things went wrong for House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) and what it all means at a national level. 7pm ET - Wilkow!: The left loves to claim Planned Parenthood is integral to women's healthcare, but a new video from Live Action exposes some of troubling things going on behind the scenes at the organization. Watch live or on demand: Start your free trial now. 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An unexpected twist in the budget negotiations

The Pogge Post 96th District, Virginia House of Delegates       June 11, 2014 Stay Connected!         www.BrendaPogge.com Contact Delegate Pogge   District Office: 1201 Jamestown Road Williamsburg, VA 23185 757-223-9690 DelBPogge@house.virginia.gov   During Session: General Assembly Building Room 403 Capitol Square Richmond, VA 23219 804-698-1096 DelBPogge@house.virginia.gov     Please send all mail to: P.O. Box 196 Norge, VA 23127   Legislative Aide Amanda Johnston Amanda@brendapogge.com Earlier this week, negotiations surrounding the Virginia budget took a surprising turn. Triggered by the unexpected resignation of Democratic Senator Phillip Puckett, Republicans regained a majority in the Virginia Senate. Joined by one of their Democratic colleagues, all twenty of the Republicans wasted no time in calling the Senate back into session. Thanks to their quick action, both the House and the Senate will return to Richmond this Thursday, June 12, to finish working on a state budget that does not include Medicaid expansion.  I anticipate the budget will pass with bipartisan support on Thursday night. Afterward, we will recess and await the Governor's amendments.   Although Senator Puckett's sudden resignation provided an impetus to restart budget negotiations, a number of factors were beginning to indicate impending action.  Throughout the past several months, elected officials from dozens of Virginia localities repeatedly called on the General Assembly and the Governor to pass a timely budget. As the clock ticked down to the end of the fiscal year, localities and the Commonwealth became increasingly concerned about the possibility of losing Virginia's AAA bond rating. A downgraded bond rating would imperil Virginia's economy at a time when we can least afford such a complication. Because Virginia faces an unanticipated $1.5 billion budget shortfall, the legislature and Governor need to take quick action to pass a clean budget and access the rainy day fund.    With the sudden movement on the budget, questions arise regarding plans to mitigate the projected revenue shortfall. I will learn specifics on Thursday; however, at this time I believe we will level-fund most areas of the budget. We will be able to re-benchmark K-12 education, preserve our mental health investments, and keep our VRS repayment plan on track. Following Thursday's session, I will provide you with a more detailed update.   At the end of the day, I am not concerned with who "wins" politically. In this case, we avoided a state shutdown-an outcome that is a victory for all Virginians.  Medicaid expansion: what next? You will likely recall that the budget impasse stemmed from a disagreement regarding Medicaid expansion. During recent months, I have steadfastly maintained that the Medicaid debate should be separated from the budget negotiations. As evidenced by reports from other states, Obamacare's Medicaid expansion poses many challenges. Expansion is a complicated and controversial matter, and I strongly believe that we should not use the Virginia budget as leverage in this situation.   I applaud the Senate's decision to decouple expansion from the budget, and I believe we can now have a full and fair debate on Obamacare's Medicaid expansion. As I've shared in previous emails, I look forward to discussing a number of specific concerns that have been raised.   Cost:  The long-term costs of expansion are sobering, especially if the federal government fails to keep its financial commitment. Virginians could be on the hook for over $1 billion in new spending. Without making cuts to existing services or implementing new taxes, we cannot afford this burden.   Reform: Medicaid is growing at an unsustainable rate. In the last 30 years, the program has ballooned by 1600%, and it consumes nearly 40% of all new revenue. We must control costs before adding 400,000 Virginians to the Medicaid rolls.   Expanding entitlements: Our nation faces a challenge in funding entitlement programs. Candidly, the programs are going broke. In many situations, Medicaid expansion would add able-bodied working adults to the Medicaid program. I am not sure that this is the right choice for Virginia.   All of these concerns merit debate. I look forward to closely examining the Governor's Medicaid expansion proposal and studying its impact on the Commonwealth.   Sincerely,   Brenda L. Pogge Delegate, 96th District Virginia House of Delegates    Paid for and Authorized by Brenda Pogge for Delegate

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Turn the Senate Red

Robert, Just last week grassroots activists in Mississippi forced 41 year incumbent Senator Thad Cochran into a runoff with constitutional conservative Chris McDaniel. That’s right. We took on one of the most powerful Senators in the country, and won. We have a lot of work to do, but runoffs favor the grassroots candidate. We won in Nebraska, and we WILL win in Mississippi. The momentum is on our side. It’s results like this that convince me we can take the Senate. If we can equip grassroots activists across the country with the tools they need - just like we did in Mississippi - then we can flip the Senate and put real Conservatives in charge! Activist training, Yard Signs, Door Hangers, Candidate Literature, Phone Banks, and GOTV technology. These are the tools that won in Mississippi, these are the tools activists need! But if we’re going to take back the Senate, we need to start equipping them now - when it matters most. That’s why we need to raise $250,000 in the next 14 days. Robert, will you chip in $50, $35, or $15 today? Help us raise $250,000 and kick-start a Conservative Revolution! 10 vulnerable incumbent Democrats are up for re-election – including 7 in states where Romney beat Obama - seats we can flip and put conservatives in charge!  Here is our plan. We’re going to have thousands of activists talking to voters and hitting every one of these progressive incumbents with one thing - the truth. Their voting record speaks for itself. ObamaCare, Bailouts, Taxes, Debt. These liberal politicians have stood with Obama’s radical agenda every step of the way.   Robert, Romney beat Obama in West Virginia, South Dakota, Montana, Alaska, Arkansas, Louisiana, and North Carolina. We can FIRE the Democrats in all of these states, and more. The results in Mississippi make it clear; grassroots Americans are ready to rise up and take their country back! Donate $50, $35, or $15 right now to help us turn these states Red! If they voted for ObamaCare, they’re fired. If they voted for the $787 billion dollar bailout, they’re fired. If they stood by while our debt increased by trillions and trillions of dollars, they’re fired. We can FIRE them, and replace them with REAL conservatives like Chris McDaniel and Ben Sasse. And once we do that, we can put Senators like Ted Cruz or Mike Lee in charge. FreedomWorks for America is going to equip activists with the tools they need to beat Obama’s liberal machine, and TAKE THE SENATE. Will you help us do it? In Liberty, Matt Kibbe   Paid for by FreedomWorks for America and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. http://freedomworksforamerica.org Contributions to FreedomWorks for America are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Forward To A Friend  |  Update Your Email Preferences