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Afternoon Press Snacks 10.12.16
It’s that time again! Happy snacking: The Club for Growth was proud to sign this letter asking Congress to cease with bailouts for insurance companies under Obamacare, Club for Growth Blog ICYMI: The Federal Trade Commission seems to be considering action against patent trolls in a report released last Thursday. What this means for copyright holders and small businesses remains to be […]
Club for Growth Signs Letter Against Obamacare Bailouts with Conservative Coalition
The Club for Growth is urging Congress to not allow any further bailouts of insurance providers under Obamacare. The Club signed a coalition letter to Congress that warns lawmakers against Obamacare bailouts because they are an express waste of billions in taxpayer funded subsidies, and are extraordinarily anti-growth. For more on this story, click here To […]
Club for Growth Action Launches Major Ad Buy Against Big Taxer Russ Feingold
“Wisconsin Taxpayers have been left paying for Russ Feingold’s big-government agenda.” Washington, DC – Club for Growth Action, a political arm of the Club for Growth, today announced the release of a new 30-second television ad that has begun airing on broadcast and cable television in Wisconsin, and on digital platforms. The total ad buy […]
Afternoon Press Snacks 10.11.16
Happy Tuesday, snackers! Today, some news regarding a regulatory institution, and some great news coming from the polling covering Wisconsin: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency spawned from Dodd-Frank, severely weakened by DC appellate court ruling today, CNN Money New Club for Growth blog post: Club PAC-endorsed candidate Ron Johnson pulls ahead of Russ […]
Ron Johnson Rising in the Polls
In a turbulent time for GOP Senators, Club for Growth PAC-endorsed candidate Sen. Ron Johnson is resonating with Wisconsin voters. In a poll conducted by The Loras College, Johnson leads his opponent by five points, a significant lead in a competitive election year. The full poll results are available here. Club for Growth PAC is a political […]
Afternoon Press Snacks 10.10.16
For today’s Columbus Day snacks, news on an unprecedented direct carbon tax, an update on legislative funding fights ahead of the lame duck session, and lastly, a story of how the private sector fought back against strangling regulation and won! Washington State voters to decide the fate of the nation’s first carbon tax, AP There could […]
Politifact Wisconsin confirms – Ron Johnson is the Pro Growth candidate for Wisconsin!
Russ Feingold, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Wisconsin, made the false claim that Senator Ron Johnson “helped companies ship jobs overseas” by voting for free trade deals. Economists tell the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that they found no evidence for Feingold’s claim. Meanwhile, Ron Johnson, who is endorsed by the Club for Growth PAC, came […]
Afternoon Press Snacks 10.07.16
A very happy Friday to you, snackers! I’m sorry to say that we’ve got some more rough news out of Congress, looking ahead at possible budget proposals in a lame duck session, and some concerning news on the economy as well. Hopefully we’ll have some “sweeter” snacks next week! This year’s lame duck session will […]
On “Morning Joe”: Pence leads by speaking truth
Club for Growth President David McIntosh talked with Willie Geist of MSNBC prior to the Vice Presidential debate. Watch that interview HERE
Tim Kaine – The Interrupter-In-Chief
Club for Growth President David McIntosh spoke to Emily Miller of One America News yesterday about the Vice-Presidential debate. Watch the video by clicking here:
Afternoon Press Snacks 10.06.16
As the week begins to draw to a close, we have some meatier press snacks this time around: Paul Ryan promises to use budget tools to pass the Republican economic agenda, Politico Watchdog organization finds that the government spends at least 1.5 billion on PR and Ads every year, Daily Signal From Matt Kibbe via […]
Afternoon Press Snacks 10.05.16
For today’s snacks, we’ve unfortunately got quite a bit of sour news on the regulation and employment front, but the Club’s own Doug Sachtleben had some positive news regarding the Vice Presidential Debates last night: Pence comes out strong with pro-growth policies, via the Club for Growth Blog New regulations concerning prepaid cards and “mobile wallet” […]
Pence Highlights Pro-Growth Policies in VP Debate
“The low-tax business climate fostered by Pence in Indiana has been a boon for business and job creation.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC released the following statement after last night’s Vice-Presidential debate between Governor Mike Pence (IN) and Senator Tim Kaine (VA): “The VP debate showcased Mike Pence’s record as a pro-growth […]
Club for Growth PAC weighs in on VP Debate on CNBC
David McIntosh was on Squawk on the Street discussing how Republican VP candidate Mike Pence drove home a strong plan for tax reform during the Vice-Presidential debate.
Afternoon Press Snacks 10.04.16
For today’s press snacks: a brief look at Hillary Clinton’s proposed death tax, and (in case you missed it) a very telling Politico-Harvard study on the state of the economy: From the Daily Signal, a look at how Hillary’s death tax would affect many families, not just the very wealthy Most Americans don’t expect significant economic […]
Afternoon Press Snacks 10.03.16
Good afternoon, snackers! It’s that time again! For today’s snacks, some news on trade and a fascinating op-ed on the TPP. Lowest growth projections for world trade since 2009, Daily Signal From Barry Wood, an analysis on the state of trade, and the benefits of TPP for American consumers, via MarketWatch
Afternoon Press Snacks 09.29.16
Good afternoon, snackers! Today’s menu includes a legislative update and a word from our President: Club for Growth President David McIntosh interviewed regarding renewed focus on downballot races, CNN The Club for Growth issued a key vote alert on the stopgap spending bill that passed this week, which means the Club will be incorporating lawmakers’ votes on […]
Key Vote Alert – “NO” on FY17 Continuing Resolution
KEY VOTE ALERT “NO” on FY17 Continuing Resolution The Club for Growth urges all members of Congress to oppose the FY17 continuing resolution (HR 5325). Votes are expected in both chambers today and later this week. These votes will be included in the Club for Growth’s 2016 Congressional Scorecard. Continuing resolutions, even in their cleanest […]
Club for Growth PAC Assesses Economic Portion of Presidential Debate
“There’s a night-and-day difference between the two candidates on economic policy” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC released the following statement after the “Achieving Prosperity” segment of tonight’s presidential debate: “There’s a night-and-day difference between the two candidates on economic policy,” said Club for Growth PAC President David McIntosh. “Donald Trump wants to […]
Club for Growth Signs Open Letter to Congress on Free Trade
The Club for Growth joined 35 other signatories on an open letter to Congress on Free Trade, and how it’s essential to American prosperity. Free Trade has come under attack throughout this election cycle from the false promises of protectionism. Read the letter here.