List of Liberty-minded Candidates for US Congress (2014)

[Uriah]

Awesome. I've been watching Dietzel for some time and think I will support him now fully.

Apparently, Liberty For All is contributing $500,000 in some way or another.

 

[Smart3]

Paul Dietzel LA-6, is being endorsed by Liberty For All. http://www.pauldietzel.com/

I know it's Louisiana but he puts Christian as part of his qualifications. To me, that's offensive. Non-Christians are just as qualified for that seat, Dietzel.

Added nonetheless.

 

[pulp8721]

Michael Delavar is apprently primarying Jaime Herrera-Beutler in Washington's 3rd District:

h ttp://se attletimes.com/html/localnews/2022143963_herrerabeutlerxml.html:

He said he’s unhappy with Herrera Beutler’s voting record on budget issues and her support of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, which affirmed President Obama’s authority to detain U.S. citizens suspected of terrorism involvement.“I am tired of congressional representatives, like Herrera Beutler, playing political theater with the budget,” Delavar said in his announcement. “There are solutions to the budget dilemmas, but kicking the can down the road only increases the size of the correction.”​

michaeldelavar.com

 

[compromise]

Neil Riser is a State Senator, Tea Party conservative and the GOP nominee in the Louisiana special election.

http://neilriser.com/

He could be put under review. I'll try to contact him about his positions on key issues to the liberty movement.

 

[Smart3]

Neil Riser is a State Senator, Tea Party conservative and the GOP nominee in the Louisiana special election.

http://neilriser.com/

He could be put under review. I'll try to contact him about his positions on key issues to the liberty movement.

I can't add without his positions on civil liberties, the wars, etc. He could be one star if he supports some of those laws even if he's with us on many issues.

 

[jurgs01]

I can't add without his positions on civil liberties, the wars, etc. He could be one star if he supports some of those laws even if he's with us on many issues.

He voted Nay to reduce penalties for Marijuana possession.

Yay for requiring equal pay for women employed by the State.

Yay to prohibit Social Media use while driving.

Nay on allowing alcohol and live entertainment in Restaurants.

Nay on the gradual income tax reduction.

http://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/93593/neil-riser#.Un8st5GQdFI

I can't even list him as a fellow traveler with that voting record.

 

[compromise]

He voted Nay to reduce penalties for Marijuana possession.

Yay for requiring equal pay for women employed by the State.

Yay to prohibit Social Media use while driving.

Nay on allowing alcohol and live entertainment in Restaurants.

Nay on the gradual income tax reduction.

http://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/93593/neil-riser#.Un8st5GQdFI

I can't even list him as a fellow traveler with that voting record.

Thanks for the information regarding him. I agree, he's probably not an ally.

 

[lib3rtarian]

Hello, I am wondering how Mark Walker NC-6 ended up in this list? Walker had a table at the NC state GOP convention and while he wasn't there, his staff was. I had talked to them. He is a social conservative and selling himself as such. They told me this "Do you know that now homosexuals can get together and call themselves married?". He also is against legalizing weed. This guy is in the mold of Rick Santorum. The stuff on his website is also very wishy-washy.

 

[compromise]

Hello, I am wondering how Mark Walker NC-6 ended up in this list? Walker had a table at the NC state GOP convention and while he wasn't there, his staff was. I had talked to them. He is a social conservative and selling himself as such. They told me this "Do you know that now homosexuals can get together and call themselves married?". He also is against legalizing weed. This guy is in the mold of Rick Santorum. The stuff on his website is also very wishy-washy.

Here's what Spoa wrote about him:

LLPH is proud to announce our endorsement of Mark Walker for North Carolina’s 6th Congressional District. Mark Walker has impressed us by his ability to gain grassroots support, and we hope that Congressman Coble will consider retiring. We applaud Rep. Coble’s long time of service, but we believe that a new voice is needed. Rep. Coble has voted for debt ceiling increases, kicking the can down the road continuing resolutions, and it is simply time for a new voice in congress.

Mark Walker is the man for the job:

On Entitlements: We have to change our entire qualification system for welfare, food stamps, Medicaid, and a host of other social programs. At the same time, we must teach those who abuse the system that there exists a more productive quality way of life.

On Taxes: We must reduce the overbearing corporate taxes on small and large businesses while offering tax cuts with incentives for companies who return jobs to the United States. We need to increase small-business opportunities by reducing the ever-growing restrictions. We need immediate legislation that allows any business to opt out of the job-killing Affordable Care Act. This unconstitutional legislation is adding another trillion dollars to the backs of our people.

On the IRS: The time has arrived to either simplify the tax code and rework, or even replace, the entire Internal Revenue Service.

On Cutting Spending:

This is where Washington talks a good game but fails to produce results. Our representatives must have the fortitude to stand up and make the difficult decisions. Passing the buck from one side of the aisle to the other has accomplished nothing. From the Department of Education to the Affordable Care Act, the federal government is breaking the backs of the American people.

So, how can we encourage congressional members to make the courageous choices? One of the immediate strategies is to implement term limits. Washington is a vortex of power and corruption, and is designed to make long-lasting political careers built on “inside-the-beltway” deals.

Ineffective incumbents are difficult to remove because of the establishment’s campaign funding. If elected, I will propose a twelve-year limit on all members elected to Congress. This would amount to six House terms and two Senate terms. I believe this is an effective way to reduce the temptation of selling out the American people. I believe I can represent the people of the 6th district without compromising my principles.

On Education: In October 1979, President Carter drove Congress to form the new Department of Education. In 1982, President Ronald Reagan attempted to eliminate the Department of Education; however, Capitol Hill suffocated the attempt. After thirty-three years, the results on the Department of Education are in and they’re dismal. The Department of Education is ineffective and has little to show for the billions of taxpayer’s dollars.

On the Sanctity of Life: We must defund Planned Parenthood now! Since 1972, the American taxpayer has provided six billion dollars to an organization that has single-handedly ended the lives of millions of babies. Over the last few years, we’ve begun to take positive steps in winning this four-decade battle. I will work diligently to pass legislation that clearly states that all life begins at conception.

On Foreign Aid: America remains the most philanthropic country in the entire world. Our giving to both domestic and international disasters is second to none. However, our government should be restricted in providing billions of dollars to nations who abhor our heritage and our freedoms. I would propose legislation to revoke the executive branch’s privilege to distribute monies to any country without a two-thirds majority vote of both houses. It’s time to tighten the purse strings and get our fiscal house in order.

Note: This is an excellent solution for the foreign aid situation in our country!

On Debt Ceiling: A national debt of 17 trillion is a direct reflection on the out of control spending that is Washington. Why bother to have a debt ceiling if it requires such little effort to raise. It is irresponsible and our congress should hold the line and refuse to raise the debt ceiling until a balanced budget agreement is met. The debt ceiling has become nothing more than a political football to intimidate house members over a potential default. The administration was not accurate when suggesting that the world was supposed to end at the sequester and then again at the shutdown…

On Continuing Resolutions: I believe that if we don’t get our fiscal house in order, we are setting ourselves up for a crash that could be disastrous. The continuing resolution to “kick the can down the road” provides the easy way out for a congress not willing to address the impending fiscal crisis. We must demand more. If we don’t get our fiscal house in order we are faced with generations of debt which has a direct impact on our national security, in my opinion.

On Patriot Act/NSA: I would not vote for the Patriot Act in its current form. It was a piece of legislation placed into law less than two months after 9/11. Based on emotion, it allowed the Federal govt. to overreach its boundaries. The Patriot Act expires in 2015 and I would vote against any reinstatement. Yes. we need to constantly watch for terrorist activities but not at the sacrifice of our personal liberty.

Here’s his introduction video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQs0hFjNbJA

Mark Walker is an awesome man. He is ready to be a TIGER Republican…the exact kind of leader that we need to take the fight to the establishment Republicans in Washington D.C. He’s not a career politician…he’s a pastor and a businessman. He is ready to help restore our nation and we are so honored to support his campaign.

Here’s his website and please help send this strong conservative to Washington D.C.: http://walker4nc.com/

 

[jurgs01]

Hello, I am wondering how Mark Walker NC-6 ended up in this list? Walker had a table at the NC state GOP convention and while he wasn't there, his staff was. I had talked to them. He is a social conservative and selling himself as such. They told me this "Do you know that now homosexuals can get together and call themselves married?". He also is against legalizing weed. This guy is in the mold of Rick Santorum. The stuff on his website is also very wishy-washy.

Any audio, interview links, or statements to back those claims up? As trustworthy as you might be, the only thing people posting "things they heard" does is make me take another look.

 

[Spoa]

Any audio, interview links, or statements to back those claims up? As trustworthy as you might be, the only thing people posting "things they heard" does is make me take another look.

I e-mailed his campaign and a lot of those are the responses to my questions. I can attest that those are the full responses. You can e-mail his campaign if you wish.

 

[Spoa]

Paul Dietzel's stars should definitely be increased: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showth...Responses-to-my-e-mail)&p=5305553#post5305553

He is a great candidate. http://www.pauldietzel.com/

 

[jurgs01]

I e-mailed his campaign and a lot of those are the responses to my questions. I can attest that those are the full responses. You can e-mail his campaign if you wish.

Copy.

 

[Brian4Liberty]

Shane Osborn for Nebraska Senate. Would guess he might get 3 or 4 stars.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?428866-Nebraska-Senate-Race

 

[Anti-Neocon]

Nick Zoller is worth at most 3 stars, certainly not 5. We know nothing about the guy except that some suspicious user showed up here touting the hell out of him. I also agree with Osborn getting 3-4 stars.

Mark Sanford is also in no way a 5 star candidate.

 

[compromise]

Nick Zoller is worth at most 3 stars, certainly not 5. We know nothing about the guy except that some suspicious user showed up here touting the hell out of him.

I agree with this. There's sufficient evidence that Zoller is more in the vein of Sarvis, Tisei or Gibson than Rand, Amash or Massie. Many of the statements he's made suggest he's not a fiscal conservative.

 

[muzzled dogg]

have you considered making green stars indicate ron OR rand paul endorsement?

 

[compromise]

have you considered making green stars indicate ron OR rand paul endorsement?

Agreed. Rand Paul endorsed candidates should be highlighted.

 

[Anti-Neocon]

Actually, Zoller might be worth 4 stars. I retract my earlier statement after checking his web site. I was going more by the discussion in his thread.

But I think that the editor of the list may be biased towards candidate who fit the mold of Zoller.

 

[Anti-Neocon]

Agreed. Rand Paul endorsed candidates should be highlighted.

There should be a different color for Rand Paul and maybe Freedomworks too.