Ed. Note: The following letters were sent via Postal Mail by SarahPAC. Every attempt has been made to reproduce them as faithfully as possible to their original formatting.
Though not requested in these letters and not authorized by SarahPAC, now is a good time to bundle a small-donor money bomb with this. Imagine if half of the over 3.5 million supporters on Gov. Palin’s Facebook page donated just $2. SarahPAC would raise $3.5 million minus transaction fees. If half these supporters donated just $5, SarahPAC could have $8.75 million. With $10 donations, half of the supporters on Gov. Palin’s Facebook wall could generate $17.5 million for SarahPAC. Though this fund-raising letter is geared toward mid-range donors, donations of any amount will help SarahPAC and make a big difference.
Dear [Donor],
As one of the strongest and most generous supporters of SarahPAC, I wanted to make sure you saw this recent message from Gov. Palin.
She talks about the recent “sequester” and notes that “D.C. needs to grow up, get to work, and live within its means.”
I hope you’ll take a couple of minutes to read her comments and then consider continuing your support for Gov. Palin and SarahPAC as we head full-force into this new election cycle.
[Donor], as you know, our goal at SarahPAC has always been to help elect a new generation of commonsense conservatives from the grassroots.
We want to elect leaders who won’t back down and fall apart under pressure from the establishment and liberal media.
Men and women with strong convictions, strong values and strong messages.
We know we’re not going to change Washington overnight.
But piece by piece, brick by brick, little by little, we’re putting leaders in place who understand the real problems and are dedicated to getting America back to the vision of our founders.
Back to freedom and prosperity and limited government.
And that’s why I’m so hopeful you’ll continue to support Governor Palin and our SarahPAC team as we head toward the crucial 2014 mid-term election.
Because together we can continue to make a huge difference for this country, [Donor].
The Left wants to elect people who will help Barack Obama “fundamentally transform America.”
We want to elect people who will “fundamentally transform the way Washington does business.”
Leaders who put:
*** real people over petty politics
*** strong principles over empty promises
*** and foundational ideals over self interests
Will you continue to help us, [Donor]?
Can I count on you to continue standing with Governor Palin and SarahPAC?
Will you continue your support for SarahPAC today by sending a contribution of $100, $150, or even $200?
Whether $100, $150, $200, or any other amount, every dollar you can send will make a difference as Governor Palin and our entire SarahPAC team work to elect a new generation of conservative leaders.
Thanks in advance for your generosity and faithfulness.
Sincerely,
Tim Crawford
Treasurer, Sarah Palin’s SarahPAC
P.S. Sarah’s message about the “sequester” is enclosed. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did. Many thanks and God bless!
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Americans are sick and tired of yet another ginned-up crisis.
D.C. needs to grow up, get to work, and live within its means.
The real economic Armageddon looming before us is our runaway debt, not the sequester,
which the President advocated for and signed into law and is now running around denouncing because he never had any genuine intention of reining in his reckless spending.
Remember that this sequestration deal came about because of the long debt ceiling standoff in the summer of 2011.
It wasn’t the ideal outcome for anyone, but it did at least include real deficit reduction of about $110 billion per year for 10 years, which is still nowhere near enough to close our massive
deficit.
Keep in mind that since the sequester passed, the President has already hit American
families and small business owners with his tax increases, or “more revenue” as he likes to call it.
The American public doesn’t want tax increases; we want government to rein in its
overspending.
If we can’t stomach modest cuts that would lower federal spending by a mere 0.3% per year out of a current federal budget of $3.6 trillion, then we might as well signal to the whole world that we have no serious intention of dealing with our debt problem.
If we are going to wet our proverbial pants over 0.3% in annual spending cuts when we’re
running up trillion dollar annual deficits, then we’re done.
Put a fork in us.
We’re finished.
We’re going to default eventually and that’s why the feds are stockpiling bullets in case of civil unrest.
If we ARE serious about putting our fiscal house in order, then let’s stop the hysterics, tighten our belts, and take our medicine.
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Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin today posted this Status Update on Facebook:
D.C.: Cut the Drama. Do Your Job.
Americans are sick and tired of yet another ginned-up crisis. D.C. needs to grow up, get to work, and live within its means. The real economic Armageddon looming before us is our runaway debt, not the sequester, which the President advocated for and signed into law and is now running around denouncing because he never had any genuine intention of reining in his reckless spending.
Remember that this sequestration deal came about because of the long debt ceiling standoff in the summer of 2011. It wasn’t the ideal outcome for anyone, but it did at least include real deficit reduction of about $110 billion per year for 10 years, which is still nowhere near enough to close our massive deficit. Keep in mind that since the sequester passed, the President has already hit American families and small business owners with his tax increases, or “more revenue” as he likes to call it. The American public doesn’t want tax increases; we want government to rein in its overspending.
If we can’t stomach modest cuts that would lower federal spending by a mere 0.3% per year out of a current federal budget of $3.6 trillion, then we might as well signal to the whole world that we have no serious intention of dealing with our debt problem.
If we are going to wet our proverbial pants over 0.3% in annual spending cuts when we’re running up trillion dollar annual deficits, then we’re done. Put a fork in us. We’re finished. We’re going to default eventually and that’s why the feds are stockpiling bullets in case of civil unrest.
If we ARE serious about putting our fiscal house in order, then let’s stop the hysterics, tighten our belts, and take our medicine.
This week on The Palin Update with Kevin Scholla: She’s been compared to Sarah Palin and now she’s endorsed by her! Sarah Steelman, conservative candidate for U.S. Senate in Missouri is Kevin’s guest! Steelman talks about the support from Governor Palin, her commitment to our country’s farms, and much more. Also, Governor Palin takes to the Internet to hammer away at Obama’s failed policies. Plus, a heartfelt message from the Palins following the horrific theater shootings in Aurora, Colorado. It’s all on SarahNET Radio ON DEMAND!
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“SarahNET Radio is extra-Sarah, because with continuing coverage of Sarah Palin, of course our guest today is Sarah Palin-endorsed Sarah Steelman….Can’t have enough Sarah,” Scholla said. When he spoke to Steelman’s son and campaign manager, Scholla was saying “Sarah this and Sarah that,” and decided to switch to surnames to avoid confusion.
“Congratulations on your Sarah Palin endorsement, and it must give you – Sarah Steelman – a lot of momentum having Sarah Palin in your corner,” Scholla said.
“Oh, absolutely! And I’m just so excited and so honored to have endorsement. I admire her and respect her. She’s a fighter, and she hasn’t been afraid to stand up and do what needs to be done and say what needs to be said. And, I can’t tell you how honored and proud I am to have her endorsement….Yes, it’s given us a lot of momentum, and boy have I gotten great feedback this week,” Steelman said.
“People have tried to compare you to the Governor, and you have accepted that like a badge of honor. What are the similarities between you and Governor Palin?” Scholla asked.
“I’ve worked here in Missouri to try to reform government, and have fought against the establishment, and I’ve had some bad political consequences actually from it. I knew it was okay, because I was doing the right thing. And I think that’s what she saw when she looked at my record. She knew that I had fought against earmarks, and stood up against self-dealing in state government, and those kind of things, which is what she did in Alaska. And, that’s the kind of people we’ve got to get in Washington, because we cannot keep doing business the same way they’re doing business. We’ve got to change the way things are done out there, or we’re going to just keep getting the same outcome,” Steelman said.
Stand Up and do the Right Thing
“Just like Gov. Palin, you’ve climbed through the ranks. In your case you’ve been state treasurer and a state senator, and you’ve had to fight like you’ve said that entrenched establishment, Democrats and Republicans. Talk about not backing down from the good old boys and cronyism, because it may not be as easy as people think it is. If Palin’s been one – you know – who’s been beaten up pretty badly in the press and by some of these politicians – career politicians – especially, and a lot of times, people think women candidates get it even worse, sometimes. How’s that been for you, and how do you keep that fight and keep that focus?” Scholla asked.
Steelman answered in detail:
“Well, it’s always a fight when you take a stand against what seems to be the soft-dealing, the insiders, and the establishment – the status quo. When you want to change that, people get very defensive and they don’t like it when people speak the truth about what’s going on in government and shine the light on it. And that’s happened to me a lot of times….When I was state treasurer, legislators were wanting me to loan them money out of a certain program and I said, ‘No, if you’re a legislator, it’s a conflict of interest.’
And you know what they did: in the middle of the night, in the last nights of the legislative session, they actually passed a law undoing my conflict of interest so they could receive state tax dollars when I thought it was a conflict of interest and that it’s wrong.
And those were my fellow Republicans if you will. So, the thing is, sometimes you make people mad in your own party, but if you’re doing the right thing, it’s worth it, and that’s what we need more of. What happens in Washington is that people try to protect each other instead of doing what is right for the country. And, yeah, it’s hard sometimes for conservative women to stand up and say the truth to power. Sometimes you get beat down a little bit. You know what? We get back up again and do it again.”
Fighting for us, not Special Interests
Scholla said,
“I think when people see that… you and the Governor are people to look up to, because it’s tough. You can see why some good people don’t even run at all because of some of the things that are done to them by opponents or the media, and also like you said, someone trying to make a deal with you like that – you can see someone throwing their hands up and saying, ‘you know what? I can’t deal with this.’ But for you to forge forward like that – that’s very honorable and hopefully that will translate to people who know that about you and go out and vote. Now, in her endorsement of you, Sarah Palin said, ‘you’ll fight for us, not the special interests.’ Tell people how this catering to special interests is really destroying Washington right now.”
Steelman answered,
“Oh, my gosh! They’re just destroying Washington! What happens up there is that people just become so entrenched, instead of listening to the people who sent them, or making sure that they follow their conservative principles that they know work – they will listen to the lobbyists, they will listen to whatever groups have their ear and have made large contributions to their campaigns, and do what’s in the best interest of those people instead of putting the people of this country first. And, it happens time and time again.
You know, I am proposing some reforms in my campaign. For example, I think we should eliminate Congressional pensions, and make it so that it is a servant position, not a career. I think people wouldn’t stay so long. They’d go back home.
You know, right now, Congress exempts themselves from a lot of the laws that apply to businesses. They have their own health insurance program. They exempted themselves from ObamaCare, so we’ve gotta change that whole Washington culture to get a different outcome, or they’re going to keep representing special interests and taking care of each other, instead of putting the country first.”
Live Within our Means; Balanced Budget Amendment
“You’ve really brought your message to the people of the Show Me State: ice cream socials, “old tyme” events. What have you heard from Missouri residents? What do they need Sarah Steelman to do once you get elected,” Scholla asked.
“The biggest thing on people’s mind right now is the debt, and we’re passing a long a humongous national debt to our kids and they worry about it. All over Missouri, people believe that their grand kids and kids are not going to have the same opportunities that they had when they were growing up, and they want somebody to deal with it. What they see happening is that no one wants to tackle the big issues. No one wants to put our financial house in order,” Steelman said.
She continued, “That has to be done. They want smaller government. I’ve spent a lot of time talking about how we need a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, and that we need to cap the size of government, and we need to just stop spending money we don’t have. There’s a whole lot of things you can do that aren’t being done in Congress right now to solve that problem, and every day, people have to balance their own budgets and live within their means, and so they look at Washington and say, ‘why can’t they do it?’”
Ridiculous Farm Regs will Lead to Foreign Food Dependence, Just Like Oil
“You made it pretty clear that farming families will have a special place on your priorities list. Can you talk about the agriculture community and why Steelman is the right choice for them,” Scholla asked.
“Absolutely! The family farm here in Missouri is so important to our agriculture, to our rural way of life. And, several regulatory agencies are hurting family farmers. You know, we see these ridiculous rules coming out of the EPA trying to regulate dust, or rules coming out of OSHA saying that 14-year-old boys can’t bale hay anymore. Those are absolutely absurd.
We need people who are going to be proactive about making sure those kind of things stop. I’ve been out listening and talking with farmers all over the state. For the past week and a half, we’ve had what we’ve called a ‘Flatbed Forum Tour,’ and they tell me time and time again that these regulations have got to stop.
In some cases, they’re trying to take away what it means to be a farmer. Believe it or not – this might shock you – USDA wants to re-define ‘farm animals’ and put them in the same definition as pet store animals like dogs and cats, and that’s a threat to the family farm. And so, I’m going to be the person who fights for them, because I understand the importance of agriculture to our state and to our country. And, if regulators continue to push these kind of ridiculous rules on farms, what’s going to happen is – these big farming operations and the small farms are going to be put out of business, and they’re going to start doing it in other countries. We’re going to become dependent on a food supply from foreign countries just like we are with oil today. We cannot allow that to happen,” Steelman said.
“You just never know what you’ll get from the left. You talk about them trying to group farm animals with domesticated pets, and at the same time they’ve talked about slaughtering horses in this country which almost everyone is against, so you never know which way…but then again we know someone in the White House who ate dog,” Scholla said.
“Well, that guy’s got to go too,” Steelman said about our dog-eating President.
Please Donate To and Support Sarah Steelman
“Well, listen a mother of three, a friend of farmers, and a true conservative, not afraid to take on the politics as usual crowd, Sarah Steelman, we wish you the best of luck,” Scholla said.
Her website is: Sarah Steelman and Missouri’s primary is on August 7. “You know, I am up against a big pocketbook,” she said. “I need all the help I can get. If anybody is interested in this race – and this is an important national race, because we’re going to take over the United States Senate – we have to beat Claire McCaskill, and I’m up against a lot of money from her, and her friends and her union buddies, so I need all the help I can get. So if anybody wants to send $25 in, $10, or whatever they can afford, I sure would appreciate it.”
Representative Vicky Hartzler, who serves the 4th Congressional District in Missouri, discussed with LaDonna Hale Curzon, Host and Executive Producer, Sarah Palin Radio, her reelection strategy to counter an onslaught from high-profile Democrats including Nancy Pelosi. “Democrats have their knives out for Rep. Hartzler because in 2010, with the help of an endorsement from Gov. Palin, she defeated Ike Skelton, a Democrat who had been in office for 34 years,” Curzon said.
Rep. Hartzler said her first term has gone very well so far and it has been an “honor to fight for the good people of Missouri and the conservative agenda,” however, she expressed frustration with the Senate and the White House who have been blocking our attempt to create jobs and who continue to circumvent the Constitution, but we’re fighting and I’m glad I can be there and do it.”
Curzon asked Rep. Hartzler if she thought the Tea Party successes of 2010 would carry over into this election cycle.
“I really do. I don’t think the message that we need to live within our means and we need less government and more freedom to abide by the Constitution – I don’t think that has waned at all, and I think people still know that’s what we’ve got to do in this country. They’re still energized and will be out there just as strong this year taking out different Senators and people running who don’t believe in those things. and want to continue taking us down the path of more big government. So, I feel like they do have an impact and I’m very encouraged by all the good work they’ve been doing,” Rep. Hartzler said.
Curzon asked Rep. Hartzler if she has had any polling done on her race for reelection. The Congresswoman did have polling conducted and was very encouraged by the results.
“As you know, after taking out a 34-year incumbent Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, who had been in office since I was a sophomore in high school, and the Democrats had controlled this area my entire life – if you can imagine, they’re not very happy with our victory and want to defeat me this fall and are coming after me with a well-funded candidate from trial attorneys and labor unions, and Emily’s List people. But, I feel good about where we are right now. We’re working very hard and believe we will prevail as a group again in November,” Rep. Hartzler said.
Stark Differences Between Rep. Hartzler and Opponent
“How would you say you differ from your Democrat opponent,” Curzon asked.
“About every aspect,” Rep. Hartzler said. She continued, “[Skelton] for instance, last week said that she thinks it’s ridiculous that we’re still trying to repeal ObamaCare. Well, I can tell you that needs to be repealed. It’s bad for job creation, it’s bad for every family, it’s bad for our freedom, and it needs to go. But, she’s a supporter of Nancy Pelosi’s and received campaign donations from her, and I’m sure would love to vote with her.”
Rep. Hartzler continued delineating the stark differences between the incumbent and herself.
“…she believes in big government, and I believe in individual freedom, and less government, and family values. I’m pro-life….She’s pro-choice. There’s going to be a big difference for the voters this November, but the Missouri Fourth District is conservative, it’s pro-life, it’s pro-gun, and it believes in living within its means, and I believe if we had the funds to get out our message of the good work we’ve been doing – we have a good grassroots organization, that’s working hard already, I feel like we will prevail, but it is going to be a battle and unfortunately, they are coming after me,” she said.
Jobs and Economy Most Critical Issues
Rep. Hartzler said the most critical issue in her district is jobs and the economy, “even though there are a lot of other issues that are very important to us.” She said unemployment is very high in her district, her constituents are hurting, and frustrated that the government keeps wasting precious tax dollars. She said her constituents are also concerned that we are becoming increasingly dependent on foreign countries such as China, because of our ever-increasing debt and deficit. “The main issues that come up over and over again are that we’ve got to get government out of the way and let the private sector create jobs.” She said the government has got to start living within its means and spend less.
Gay Marriage is “Bad Public Policy”
Curzon asked Rep. Hartzler about her position on gay marriage. “I think it’s bad public policy,” she said. “I really think marriage between a man and a woman is the best for society and for families and has prevailed for thousands of years, and that’s what we should stick with.” Obama up till a few months ago had been against gay marriage. He “evolved” his position in advance of a major fund-raiser attended by prominent LGBT activists.
On Potential Running Mates for Romney
Curzon asked Rep. Hartzler who she’d like to see as Mitt Romney’s running mate. “There are a lot of excellent candidates out there that I think would do a great job, and so I’m not coming out for any particular one, but I’m encouraged at several of the people I hear being talked about. I don’t know personally very many of them,” she said, but spoke about her House colleague Paul Ryan, who she does know. “He’s a very, very great guy, very smart, and would certainly be a worthy person to have on there with you.” Rep. Hartzler had met Marco Rubio only once, but liked what she heard him say. “The others sound good too,” she said.
This week on The Palin Update with Kevin Scholla: Congresswoman Sandy Adams, the first House candidate endorsed by Sarah Palin in 2012 is Kevin’s special guest! The Florida Tea Party darling is in a battle for her seat against an entrenched D.C. politician. Hear this Air Force vet and former law enforcement official explain why her conservative ideas are best for the Sunshine State and America! There is so much going on in Palin Land that this will be show one of two this week! Tune in NOW to SarahNET Radio ON DEMAND!
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin had endorsed Rep. Adams in 2010. Rep. Adams said her re-endorsement was special for her and “I’m so honored to have her help and endorsement….”
The Lessons of Service
“I think being the child of a military enlisted man – one of four [children] – and traveling with him and learning about different cultures and different things out in the world besides – you know – your own little community also helped frame who I was; along with the fact that when I enlisted and later was the wife of an enlisted man who was deployed, so I’ve seen the military as the child of a military person, as the wife of a deployed military person and as an active duty person. So, that’s given me a real round-about look at how the military operates and what military families go through on a day-to-day time, and it’s so important that we understand that these are men and women are out there fighting for the very freedoms we enjoy. And, I think that old saying is always going to be accurate. Freedom is never free. And these young men and women, they go out and they fight so we have the opportunity to live in a free nation and a free country, and so it really did frame who I am, by being a part of military life,” she said.
Scholla asked, “and your sheriff’s experience? Something similar?” Rep. Adams had received Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s endorsement.
“Yes, being a law enforcement officer was very fulfilling, and it gave me the opportunity to provide for my daughter. I was a single parent for the first 20 of her 25 years, and so having the ability to continue my service as a law enforcement officer upholding our Constitution once again – as you know when you’re sworn into the military, you swear to uphold the Constitution and when you’re sworn in as a police officer, you swear to uphold the Constitution – and that’s something that I take very seriously. And, it was a very fulfilling life. I loved my law enforcement career. I still believe that I’m a police officer through and through, because I believe in our nation, and we are a nation of laws,” Rep. Adams said
Stark Contrast Between Rep. Adams and her Opponent
“Now, your race here is another one of those incumbent versus incumbent deals, but you two are not the same. You’re a Tea Party freshman, while your opponent has been in D.C. forever and cuts deals with the likes of Barbara Boxer. Big difference?” Scholla asked.
“Yes. My opponent is 20 years incumbent….He loves earmarks, and he’s not ashamed to say it and he’s been quoted as saying it in some of the papers. But, the reality of it is we can no longer continue to spend the way my opponent has been spending. When he took office, we were left with $4 trillion in debt. We’re now almost $16 trillion in debt. Washington as usual has got to stop, and that’s one of the things that myself and 86 other freshmen were sent to Washington in 2010 to tell Washington, ‘It’s time to stop the spending. It’s time to get the debt and deficit under control and repeal ObamaCare,’ and that’s exactly what we’ve been trying to do and that’s exactly what I’m going to continue to fight for, because our children and grandchildren, and their children deserve to have the same opportunities that we have,” she said.
Rep. Adams said her incumbent opponent has requested at least $4 billion in earmarks so far.
“When you hear, ‘oh, earmarks aren’t so much,’ they do add to our debt and deficit and you’ve got to remember what they are: these are things that are kind of air-dropped in – in the middle of the night – and it’s to sweeten the pot so that people who were otherwise less prone to vote for the bill will actually vote for bad policy, because they’re getting something – that sweetener so to speak – in the bill. And that’s what happens. They vote for it,” she said.
True Conservative and Relentless Reformer Rooting Out Crony Capitalism
“In endorsing you, Sarah Palin said, ‘we must support conservatives who are with us on the issues, but not weighed down with the burden of crony capitalism that is so prevalent in Washington, D.C.’ She goes on to say, ‘unlike her opponent, Sandy is free from the shackles of lobbyists and backdoor dealings in Washington.’ On the money?” Scholla asked.
“Yes. Absolutely on the money. The people I represent are the people I represent: the people of this district and the people of America. I have always said from the very beginning that “Representative” is not a title. It’s a job description. I work for the American people. I work for Central Floridians and I’m going to fight for them every step of the way. Like I said, I want the same opportunities that I was able to have so that your children and my children and their children will have those. And right now, because of the way Washington is operating for all these years, during which time my opponent was part of it and is part of it, they have – both parties – put us on a fiscal cliff. And here we are. And if we continue Washington as usual, we go off the cliff, and we cannot do that. Our children deserve better,” she said.
“Now, your opponent has brought in a lot of money. I’m hoping you’ll bridge that gap now with Palin Power, but his cash – isn’t a lot of that from special interests?” Scholla asked.
“Yes. A lot of it, and we’re hoping to bridge it too, but I always say, ‘if you’ve got the right message, it works,’ and we’re looking forward to getting a little bit more support and we’re hoping that with the endorsement will come a lot of help our way from a lot of good, true conservatives throughout this great country, because we could use their help, and if they would like to come and help us, it’s very easy. All they have to do is go to www.sandyadams.com.
Rep. Adams’ Priorities: Control Debt and Deficit, Repeal ObamaCare
Sholla asked Rep. Adams what her priorities will be if she is re-elected.
“My priorities will always be: get our debt and deficit under control. Make sure the government is working for you – that you’re not working for government. And repeal ObamaCare. That is now – by the statements of our own Supreme Court – the largest tax increase in our country’s history – on the American people at all levels of income. We need to repeal it. It needed to be repealed when it was first passed, because we all knew that if you put government bureaucrats between you and your doctor that – it still needs to be repealed – whether it is a tax, a mandate, or a penalty – it still puts government between you and your doctor and it is going to ration care. And, as we have all seen since its passing, healthcare costs are going up, not down. People do not like this, and they have asked us to repeal it and we are going to keep on until we do,” Rep. Adams said.
Rep. Adams’ Pro-Life and Staunch Supporter of Second Amendment
“It also looks like anyone who is pro-life or who cares about either the Second or the Fifth Amendment should vote for you too,” Scholla said.
“Oh yes! I am definitely pro-life, and I love my Amendments. Let’s put it that way. I do carry a gun. I’ve been a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment all the way through my career, and I’m going to fight to ensure that all our Amendments are protected, but I do believe in life and I definitely believe in our Second Amendment,” Rep. Adams said.
Rep. Adams on Gov. Palin’s 100% Successful Endorse Record for 2012 and Leadership
Scholla asked if Rep. Adams was impressed with Gov. Palin’s endorsement record so far. She is now the seventh candidate this year to be endorsed. Five primaries have been held and 100% of Gov. Palin’s endorsed candidates won those primaries. “I think Mama Grizzlies enjoy this sort of thing: helping those who want to protect the Constitution and busting out the endorsements, teeth, claws, and all when necessary,” Scholla said.
“I think you’re absolutely right, and I am impressed with the Governor, and I’ve always been impressed with her. She’s a strong lady. She cares about this country, and she fights for what she believes in, and those are all great characteristics,” Rep. Adams said.
This week on The Palin Update with Kevin Scholla: Spreading the Love in Utah! Congressional candidate Mia Love is Kevin’s guest! Love, the daughter of Haitian immigrants and mayor of Saratoga Springs is looking to unseat a liberal incumbent in The Beehive State. Also, Wisconsin voters come through and Governor Palin congratulates them for keeping Scott Walker and Rebecca Kleefisch in office. Plus, Sarah Palin gets set to keynote the RightOnline conference in Las Vegas, a Greta blog gets the Gov’s attention, and remembering D-Day. It’s all on SarahNET Radio! TUNE IN NOW!
Running for Her Children’s Future
Love said she is running in Utah’s newly created Fourth Congressional District, because of our trillion-dollar deficit spending, $16 trillion in debt, and “our economy is going down the tubes.” Love is a an American Grizzlies United-supported candidate. Scholla said, that some people believe her opponent has every reason to be afraid of her. Love said she can and will win in November; her campaign is working very hard to get its message out. “We certainly are in touch with what’s going on in the district and the issues that are facing us now,” she said.
Scholla asked if UT-4 born out of redistricting “presents any special challenges.” Love answered, “You know, it’s an R+9 to an R+13…we believe that we will do well. I believe we’re trying to get out the message. The people will hear our concern about fiscal discipline, limited government, personal responsibility, and that’s what I’m laser-focused on. We have to try to do what we can to get this economy back on its feet.”
“Some national figures have voiced support for you. Has that provided a nice boost?” Scholla asked. “Well, it always helps…to get people that support you that say ‘yes we need her help to get the job done.’ Again, the thing that we’re focused on is the economy, energy independence, all the things that’s going to boost what we believe is important here in the Fourth District and in our country and that’s preserving the American Dream,” Love said.
Mia Love’s Commonalities with Gov. Palin
“Now, you know Mayor, the Palin comparisons have been pouring in. Not only are you both avid runners, mayors, moms, conservatives, I’ve even heard some go so far as to say that if you win this thing in November, a little Palin-Love 2016, but that is as far with the generic comparisons. How does that hit you being compared with Gov. Palin,” Scholla asked.
“It’s interesting, because we are…both mothers, we work where the rubber meets the road, and that’s where…we need to focus. We have some issues and we need to start letting the American people know that the hope and the change we’re looking for lies in the people, not in federal government. The thing that drives me more than anything is the fact that my children will inherit this debt. My children have all these dreams. We have to do everything we can to preserve these opportunities to reach those dreams and right now, it’s looking grim. For the first time in our history, we’re looking at our children inheriting a country that’s less prosperous than the one we had. To me, that’s completely unacceptable, so as a parent, I’m doing everything I can to preserve the future of my children, the children of the Fourth District and children all over the United States,” Love said.
Mia Love a Trail Blazer
Scholla said he operates SarahNET Radio and backs Gov. Palin because he wants to give his children a better future. “You’re already a GOP trailblazer like Palin. She was the first GOP woman on a national ticket, you’re the first black woman mayor in Utah. That’s good stuff,” Scholla said.
“Well, we’re not focused on the race or the gender issue. We’re doing everything we possibly can to just get the message out and make sure we leave polices in place that will create upward movement in the economy. I’m just doing what I can to bring real hope and real change and that is the ability to go out and work and keep a little bit of what you’ve earned. The ability to have some say in education and educating your children. The ability to bring down the price of gas and go to and from wherever you want to go….there’s still a narrow window left to make sure this country does not go down the tubes,” Love said.
“We may not focus on it, but it drives the left nuts when we have a strong woman candidate, a strong minority candidate. They want to say, ‘listen, you’re not allowed to be out of that Democrat Party!’” Scholla said.
“We want to get people to come along with us. That’s what is important. All the people who said, ‘I need the federal government to do this for me’ or ‘I need federal government to provide for my family,’ or ‘I need federal government to educate my kids’ – we need to break those shackles. We need to say, ‘you know what? Hard work, education, thrift will take you far beyond what any federal government program can ever promise,’ and that’s the example I want to lead out there,” Love said.
Pro-Life
Love has the backing of SBA List, which owns and operates Team Sarah. “I am a pro-lifer,” Love said. Scholla asked if that issue comes up in her Congressional run. “Certainly, in the race what we’re really focused on is the economy, however, my morals and what I teach in my home is we are pro-life. We value life, and we believe we should do everything we can to protect it. I mean, that’s our job. It’s an inalienable right – your right to life and property.”
Education Best Handled Locally
Scholla asked Love what she’d like to see happen with the Departments of Education and Energy. She said that under George W. Bush, and “No Child Left Behind,” the Department of Education extended its reach, and extended its budget by 69.5%, for which we got nothing. “We had teachers who have had handcuffs on and couldn’t teach in a way that’s really effective. I do believe we can do a better job,” Love said. She would rather see education handled at the municipal, county, and state levels.
Energy: Explore what we have Right Beneath our Feet
“I know Department of Energy is something Sarah Palin has a unique background on, being up in Alaska, close to some of our resources. What do you think of the situation there with the way energy issues are tackled with the current administration,” Scholla asked.
“Don’t let the President fool you. When we’re talking about drilling, it’s not new drilling. People are struggling. They’re having a hard time gassing up their cars and getting to work. Twenty three million Americans are either unemployed, under-employed, or just stopped looking for work….we need to allow the XL Pipeline to go through. We need to open up lands so we can drill. I’m not saying to not explore wind and solar. I believe we need to explore everything. I believe the private sector can do a good job doing it and if we allow the private sector to go in and explore, and be able to drill on some of these lands…I believe we would be more competitive on the global market. We would create jobs. We would not be dependent on countries that want to see us harmed. I don’t see any reason why we would not explore what we have right beneath our feet,” Love said.
Equal Opportunity for All, Not Equal Economics for All
“What about the Congressional Black Caucus? Are you going to get in there and have some fun with Lt. Col. Allen West,” Scholla asked. “Well, we’re going to get in there and we’re going to start promoting the things that we believe will heal America, and that is creating opportunity for all, not singling Americans out, making sure we are examples saying ‘you’re not going to be completely dependent on government.’” She said when money is brought into communities, that she would be against singling communities out. She said both Allen West and herself would “promote equal opportunity for all, not equal economics for all.”
“Going rogue, like Gov. Palin. You know you’re not supposed to shake up the establishment in Washington, Mayor,” Scholla said.
“My children’s lives are at stake, so I’ll shake up whatever needs to be shaken up to get this country back in order,” Love said.
Family Shaping of Conservative Values
“I know Gov. Palin often refers to her parents and what she’s learned from them. How did your family shape your conservative views,” Scholla asked.
“My parents immigrated from Haiti. They had $10 in their pockets. They worked hard for everything they had. They pulled themselves up by their bootstraps and my father was the one who looked me straight in the eye and he said, ‘Mia, your mother and I have done everything we could to get you here. You will not be a burden to society. You will give back. I’m a product of hard work. I’m a product of those conservative values, and I want to make sure when people see me, they see the future of their children. They say, ‘if I work hard, my child can have a future like this lady had,’ Love said.
Her website is love4utah.com. Her campaign is seeking raise $2 million.
