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Indexing Capital Gains to Inflation: A Matter of Fairness
The Club for Growth applauds Secretary of the Treasury Mnuchin for his recent statements regarding the indexing of capital gains to inflation. There is a current gross injustice that is currently included in the computation of capital gains. As an example, if someone saving for retirement purchased an S&P index fund for $1000 in 1998 and […]
Club for Growth targets Claire McCaskill with hard-hitting ad about husband’s past
Today, an article in Washington Examiner highlighted a new ad CFG Action Missouri launched that exposes Claire McCaskill for ignoring her husband’s record of domestic violence all while profiting off of his wealth – obtained through government contracts no less. The 30-second ad entitled, “Cry,” is running statewide in Missouri. Read today’s Washington Examiner article […]
CFG Action Montana Launches New Ad Exposing Tester’s Cozy Relationship with Washington Lobbyists
Today, CFG Action Montana launched a new ad, “Your Word Matters,” exposing Jon Tester’s record as a Washington insider who cuts deals with lobbyists at the expense of hard-working Montanans. The ad will run on broadcast, cable, and satellite TV across the state and is part of an existing buy. Upon release of the ad, […]
Club for Growth Supports Cong. Jim Jordan for Speaker
Today, Club for Growth threw its support behind Congressman Jim Jordan’s candidacy for Speaker of the House following his announcement that he will be throwing his hat in the ring. Jim Jordan has been a conservative leader in the House of Representatives since his election in 2006, and a founding member of the Freedom Caucus. […]
Club for Growth Action Launches Ad Campaign in FL-17
Today, Club for Growth Action launched a TV and digital ad campaign in the Republican primary in Florida’s 17th Congressional District in support of Club for Growth PAC-endorsed candidate Greg Steube. Entitled “Fighters,” the ad introduces voters to Greg Steube’s conservative, outsider record. An Army veteran who served in Iraq, Steube didn’t shy away from […]
CFG President David McIntosh talks Tariffs and Tax Reform on CNBC’s Power Hour
Club for Growth President David McIntosh appeared on CNBC’s Power Hour to discuss the negative impact tariffs have had on the economy and the dangers of President Trump continuing a trade war with China. He also discussed his excitement about some upcoming provisions in Tax Reform 2.0 that will provide for sustained and improved economic […]
Key Vote Alert – “NO” to NFIP Reauthorization
KEY VOTE ALERT “NO” on the House Amendment to the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act (S. 1182) The Club for Growth is opposed to the House Amendment to the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act (S. 1182) and we urge all House members to vote against it. A vote is expected this week in […]
CFG Action Montana Launches TV Buy Highlighting Sen. Tester’s Washington Ways
Washington, DC –CFG Action Montana has launched a $600,000 television buy across Montana reminding voters just how much Washington has changed Sen. Jon Tester. The ad will run on broadcast, cable, and satellite TV across the state. Entitled “Say What You Mean,” the ad highlights how Sen. Tester has “gone Washington” over his 12 […]
Conservative Coalition Urges Support for Scalise/McKinley Anti-Carbon Tax Resolution
41 Conservative Groups Urge Support for Scalise/McKinley Anti-Carbon Tax Resolution July 17, 2018 Dear Members of Congress: The undersigned organizations urge you to vote for H.Con.Res 119, introduced by Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Congressman David McKinley (R-W.V.), which expresses the sense of the Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to […]
Key Vote Alert – Minibus Amendments (HR 6147)
KEY VOTE ALERT Interior-Environment-Finserv Approps Amendments (HR 6147) The Club for Growth is scoring the following amendments that will be considered as part of the debate on the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (HR 6147). These amendments will be voted on this week. The votes will be included in the […]
More than $1 Million Raised in Support of Greg Steube
Washington, DC – At the end of the second quarter, outside groups supporting Army veteran Greg Steube along with the Steube campaign report raising more than $1 million for the race to succeed Rep. Tom Rooney in Florida’s 17th Congressional District. This more than doubles the amount raised by Steube’s opponent throughout the entire campaign. The […]
CFG Action Wisconsin releases Ad in Wisconsin: “Outsiders”
A new ad is reminding Wisconsin voters that “President Trump needs fighters in the Senate. Fighters like Kevin Nicholson.” The ad, paid for by CFG Action Wisconsin, is part of an initial $250,000 ad buy. “President Trump can count on U.S. Marine veteran and conservative outsider Kevin Nicholson to help him carry out his reform […]
Club for Growth PAC Endorses Rep. Dave Brat in VA-07
Today, Club for Growth PAC endorsed Congressman Dave Brat in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. Rep. Brat famously defeated Majority Leader Eric Cantor in an insurgent campaign in the 2014 Republican primary. Since joining Congress, he has been a steadfast voice for fiscal conservatism and economic freedom. Rep. Brat is a member of the Freedom Caucus […]
Key Vote Alert – “YES” on Corker-Toomey Motion to Instruct on Minibus (HR 5895)
KEY VOTE ALERT “YES” on Corker-Toomey Motion to Instruct on Minibus (HR 5895) The Club for Growth supports the Corker-Toomey tariff bill (S. 3013) and will be key voting the motion to instruct related to the bill as part of consideration of the Minibus bill that is before the Senate (HR 5895). A vote is […]
Club for Growth Praises President Trump’s SCOTUS Pick
Washington, DC – Club for Growth President David McIntosh today praised President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement. “The Supreme Court will rule on many important economic and regulatory issues as well as the continued protection of political free speech as […]
Key Vote Alert – Sponsorship of Corker-Toomey Tariff Bill (S. 3013)
KEY VOTE ALERT Sponsorship of Corker-Toomey Tariff Bill (S. 3013) The Club for Growth supports the Corker-Toomey tariff bill (S. 3013) and will be key voting the sponsorship of the bill. While a vote on the proposal hasn’t been scheduled, the Club urges all Senators to sponsor it and vote YES if it is brought […]
Rep. Ted Budd (@RepTedBudd) on how tax reform is helping in NC-13
Another successful tax reform story from Environmental Air Solutions in High Point and Guilford County. Because of tax reform, EAS decided to buy their building instead of lease. They’ve also hired more than 300 new employees this year alone and are still hiring. pic.twitter.com/1p0anQ7EID — Ted Budd (@RepTedBudd) June 29, 2018
Club for Growth Applauds SCOTUS Decision Affirming Individual’s Right to Keep What He Earns
Today, Club for Growth President David McIntosh issued the following statement after the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, which overturned a prior case that allowed public-sector unions to charge non-union members “agency fees.” “Today’s decision is a victory for American workers and our natural […]
Club for Growth Action: Kevin McCarthy’s Political Machine Attacks Conservative, Harming McCarthy’s Bid for Speaker of the House
In response to ads being aired by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s front group, Club for Growth Action announced today that it will match the Conservative Leadership Alliance’s ad buy in OK-01. Club for Growth Action President David McIntosh offered the following statement: “Kevin McCarthy’s political machine is acting irresponsibly and putting his own political ambitions […]
Club for Growth Action Releases Ads in SC-04 Exposing William Timmons’ Support for a Gas Tax Increase
Today, Club for Growth Action announced the release of new ads highlighting William Timmons’ support for increasing the gas tax. This ad buy is $230,000 and is running on broadcast, cable, and digital throughout South Carolina’s Fourth Congressional District. Upon release of the TV ads, Club for Growth Action President David McIntosh noted: “William Timmons […]