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

[MichaelDavis]

Texas needs to be updated (Stockman is running for U.S. Senate instead of re-election to the House). Walsh is not running in Illinois. Fischer is not running in Iowa. Jacobs is not running in Tennessee.

 

[RandallFan]

12 Republicans File for Race to Succeed Stockman
Ben Streusand and John Manlove, both of Houston, Robin Riley and Jim Engstrand, both of Seabrook, and Pat Kasprzak of Crosby filed for the seat on Monday. Riley is a former Seabrook mayor. One other Republican, Brian Babin, a dentist and former mayor of Woodville, also took advantage of the deadline extension, filing on Friday. They joined six Republicans who had filed for the seat before the original deadline: Nassau Bay City Councilman John Amdur; Doug Centilli, a longtime chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands; former Liberty County Judge Phil Fitzgerald; Lumberton lawyer Charles "Chuck" Meyer; former Seabrook City Councilman Kim Morrell; and insurance agent Dave Norman.
http://www.texastribune.org/2013/12/17/eight-republicans-file-replace-stockman/

 

[pulp8721]

Eric Reyes is out:

ROCK ISLAND – Republican candidate for U.S. Congress, Eric Reyes, released the following statement concerning his choice to withdraw from the 17th District Congressional race:

“I owe a special thank you to my friends, family, campaign staff & volunteers, and ardent supporters everywhere for their time and effort put into spreading the message of liberty in Illinois. I am eternally grateful to the people of the 17th District for giving us their time, wherever we met them,” Reyes went on to say.

"This campaign has never been about me. It has always been about getting America back on the path our founders intended. As a party, we Republicans need to be united in our efforts and therefore, rather than continue to divide the party and waste precious time and resources of all involved, I have chosen to withdraw my candidacy and focus on advancing the principles of freedom, liberty, and limited Constitutional government by other means."

"The fact is, as bad as the situation in Washington is, the situation here at home is even worse. We live in a state that is taxing itself out of competition for businesses. We have a budget and pension system that was recently 'reformed' by kicking the can down the road for the umpteenth time and hoping things will just magically get better. We also still live in the state with the most restrictive gun laws that infringe upon law abiding citizens' Constitutional rights and that have allowed increasing crime to continue to plague our society. I have no intention of standing by and watching our great state go the way of Detroit." Reyes said.

Eric Reyes is a Constitutional Lawyer from Rock Island, Illinois. More information about Eric Reyes and his plans to restore America can be found at www.EricReyes.us​

 

[compromise]

That looks like a very winnable seat. It looks like the establishment might be willing to put a lot of money behind her to redefine the image of the party. She's female and vaguely Latina (Spanish-American father), and loves "immigration reform". She's also been designated as a "rising star" within the party by the MIC-controlled Republican Security Council.

For me she looks like she's worth 2 stars at best, and those stars are only because of the hearsay floating around the forums.

Garcia NH-2 opposes NDAA and the Patriot Act. At worst she's Chris Gibson. At best, Ted Yoho. I'd give her a 3 star personally.
http://elect-mari.com/

Milton Wolf KS-Senate also opposes the Patriot Act so he should be added as a 3-4 star: http://wolffiles.blogspot.com/2012/07/hey-dems-i-have-question-about-13000.html
http://www.miltonwolf.com/

Michael Delavar WA-3 is anti-war and against infinite detention, Ron Paul-style candidate so 5 stars:
http://www.michaeldelavar.com/

Looks like Art Robinson OR-4 is back:
http://www.artforcongress.com/

Tisei also has an exploratory committee but hasn't announced yet. I'd definitely scale him back to a 1* though, he's a RINO.

 

[Spoa]

Garcia NH-2 opposes NDAA and the Patriot Act. At worst she's Chris Gibson. At best, Ted Yoho. I'd give her a 3 star personally.
http://elect-mari.com/

Milton Wolf KS-Senate also opposes the Patriot Act so he should be added as a 3-4 star: http://wolffiles.blogspot.com/2012/07/hey-dems-i-have-question-about-13000.html
http://www.miltonwolf.com/

Michael Delavar WA-3 is anti-war and against infinite detention, Ron Paul-style candidate so 5 stars:
http://www.michaeldelavar.com/

Looks like Art Robinson OR-4 is back:
http://www.artforcongress.com/

Tisei also has an exploratory committee but hasn't announced yet. I'd definitely scale him back to a 1* though, he's a RINO.

Do you have a link for Garcia on those issues? Thanks.

 

[compromise]

Do you have a link for Garcia on those issues? Thanks.

I messaged her on Facebook, feel free to do the same:
https://www.facebook.com/marilinda.garcia?fref=ts

 

[compromise]

Owen Hill stands little to no chance in Colorado. Ken Buck opposes the Patriot Act, was reportedly "skeptical" of the Iraq War and was endorsed in 2010 by CFL after getting 19/20 correct answers on their questionnaire. I don't propose adding him now because of Ron Paul's and Freedomworks' endorsement of Hill, but I think we should add Buck as a 2-3 star after the primary.

 

[TaftFan]

FreedomWorks didn't endorse Hill as far as I know, but the RLC did.

 

[devil21]

Owen Hill stands little to no chance in Colorado. Ken Buck opposes the Patriot Act, was reportedly "skeptical" of the Iraq War and was endorsed in 2010 by CFL after getting 19/20 correct answers on their questionnaire. I don't propose adding him now because of Ron Paul's and Freedomworks' endorsement of Hill, but I think we should add Buck as a 2-3 star after the primary.

I remember there was a lot of uproar on RPF and DP over the C4L giving money to Buck's previous campaign. IIRC, he was a foreign policy hawk and drug warrior and just generally a typical Republican candidate. Buck's webpage has precisely zero issues statements. Do you research anybody's history and positions before you post it? Sure, doesn't look like it. More likely you know they are not Liberty minded candidates and are pushing statists.

Ken Buck defends continuing prosecution of marijuana users
http://www.greeleygazette.com/press/?p=21668

Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck has defended his decision to continue prosecuting marijuana users saying despite passage of an amendment legalizing the drug’s use, it is currently still illegal and he has a duty to enforce the law.

Btw, did you ever find a statement from your other suggestion, Jeff Sessions, on why he voted for the NDAA every year except 2013? Still waitin....

 

[MichaelDavis]

Mark Callahan- U.S. Senate (Oregon)

 

[compromise]

I remember there was a lot of uproar on RPF and DP over the C4L giving money to Buck's previous campaign. IIRC, he was a foreign policy hawk and drug warrior and just generally a typical Republican candidate. Buck's webpage has precisely zero issues statements. Do you research anybody's history and positions before you post it? Sure, doesn't look like it. More likely you know they are not Liberty minded candidates and are pushing statists.

Ken Buck defends continuing prosecution of marijuana users
http://www.greeleygazette.com/press/?p=21668

Everyone knows Buck is a drug warrior. To be honest, 75%+ of the people on this list are. The drug war isn't an issue that gains much traction within the GOP. Ken Buck obviously isn't a Rand/Amash guy, he's more like Jim DeMint or Mick Mulvaney on most issues. That still makes him a strong ally.

Ron Paul clearly saw above this when he publicly defended CFL's support for Buck. He may prefer Hill this year, but in the end, this race is going to be Buck vs. Udall.

Here is CFL's survey:

1. Will you cosponsor and call for roll call votes on Ron Paul's Audit the Fed bill, designed to bring transparency to the Federal Reserve (H.R. 1207/ S. 604 in the 111th Congress)? Buck - Yes

2. Will you support legislation removing capital gains and sales taxes on gold and silver coinage? Buck - Yes

3. Will you vote to oppose any legislation that allows the federal government to prohibit the sale, use, or carrying of firearms? Buck - Yes

4. Will you support a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution that includes hard spending limits and allows for no increase in taxes or other federal revenue enhancements? Buck - Yes

5. Will you support legislation that forbids U.S. troops from serving under United Nations command? Buck - Yes

6. Do you support and will you vote to protect states asserting their rights under the Tenth Amendment? Buck - Yes

7. Will you oppose Big Labor's Card Check bill and any other legislation designed to empower union bosses? Buck - Yes

8. Do you support U.S. withdrawal from the United Nations? Buck - Yes

9. Will you support the American Sovereignty Act to restrict the Executive's ability to forge international agreements that lessen our sovereignty? Buck - Yes

10. Will you oppose using U.S. forces to occupy a foreign nation without a declaration of war? Buck - Yes

11. Will you oppose any attempt to nationalize our health care system, including any sort of public option for insurance? Buck - Yes

12. Will you oppose so-called "Cap and Trade" legislation? Buck - No response

13. Will you vote to eliminate the IRS? Buck - Yes

14. Will you vote against any budget that increases our debt? Buck - Yes

15. Will you oppose federal power grabs like roving wiretaps and warrantless searches, and oppose Patriot Act renewal that includes such items? Buck - Yes

16. Will you oppose any legislation that requires states and citizens to participate in a National Identification Card program? Buck - Yes

17. Will you oppose the so-called "NAFTA Superhighway" and any move toward a North American Union? Buck - Yes

18. Will you support legislation that ensures Members of Congress have at least 72 hours to read any bill before it is allowed to come to the House floor? Buck - Yes

19. Will you oppose all tax increases? Buck - Yes

20. Indicate the tax cuts you are willing to vote for:
Across the Board Income Tax? Cut Buck - Yes
Capital Gains Tax Cut? Buck - Yes
Business Tax Cut? Buck - Yes
Estate Tax Cut? Buck - Yes

FreedomWorks didn't endorse Hill as far as I know, but the RLC did.

Thanks for the correction.

Btw, did you ever find a statement from your other suggestion, Jeff Sessions, on why he voted for the NDAA every year except 2013? Still waitin....

There is no such statement. I applaud him for changing his mind, however. I suggest him because there was an article about him on Spoa's site, which has endorsed him:
http://llphsecondrevolution.wordpre...ction-alsen-tcot-2014elections-114thcongress/

 

[pulp8721]

Mark Callahan- U.S. Senate (Oregon)

I'm bullish on Dr. Monica Wehby right now. She's criticized Merkley for going on Hardball when he should've been in meetings regarding NSA surveillance.

 

[devil21]

Everyone knows Buck is a drug warrior. To be honest, 75%+ of the people on this list are. The drug war isn't an issue that gains much traction within the GOP. Ken Buck obviously isn't a Rand/Amash guy, he's more like Jim DeMint or Mick Mulvaney on most issues. That still makes him a strong ally.

An ally, maybe on a thing or two, though I'm having trouble finding his positions on anything that's in line with what we usually support here. A Liberty-minded candidate? Obviously not! Never mind that I wouldn't support a DISTRICT ATTORNEY but that's just me. Perhaps you could share with us his official policy statements for 2014? Where would I find those?

Ron Paul clearly saw above this when he publicly defended CFL's support for Buck. He may prefer Hill this year, but in the end, this race is going to be Buck vs. Hickenlooper.

Oh so a lesser of two evils argument. Gotcha. There was a reason that there was a HUGE thread on the C4L's donation to Buck (to pay for ads iirc). I don't know if that thread is still available here but I couldn't find it after a cursory search.

Here is CFL's survey:

I wish I could find those threads on Buck from before because a big part of the uproar was that his policy statements didn't match his C4L questionnaire.
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On Sessions

There is no such statement. I applaud him for changing his mind, however. I suggest him because there was an article about him on Spoa's site, which has endorsed him:
http://llphsecondrevolution.wordpre...ction-alsen-tcot-2014elections-114thcongress/

So he throws a shout-out to the new blood of the GOP and suddenly he's an ally, over a couple votes in a re-election year, after having a horrible record on practically everything Liberty candidates should stand for? Pssh. Statists don't change their stripes. They just play politician until they're re-elected and then back to same old shit. One of the hardest parts of getting Liberty-minded candidates elected will be discerning who is genuine and who is full of shit (including people posting suggestions on this forum...ahem). Everybody wants to jump on the bandwagon, which at first glance is great, but later when the money starts flowing from lobbyists after election, will they hold to their principles?

 

[compromise]

An ally, maybe on a thing or two, though I'm having trouble finding his positions on anything that's in line with what we usually support here. A Liberty-minded candidate? Obviously not! Never mind that I wouldn't support a DISTRICT ATTORNEY but that's just me. Perhaps you could share with us his official policy statements for 2014? Where would I find those?

I really don't know what you mean, maybe you place a lot more emphasis on certain issues over others, e.g. I think you look at things the following way:
Fiscal issues ✓
Civil liberties ✓
Iran sanctions x
Israel x
Withdrawal from Afghanistan x
Legalizing marijuana x
Legalizing all drugs x
Legalizing prostitution x
Getting government out of marriage x
Conclusion - Candidate is 25/100

The fact is that most votes in the Senate concern economic issues, therefore finding people that agree with us on economic issues should be the priority of the liberty movement. If a candidate agrees with us on fiscal issues, they will be overwhelmingly allies in the legislature. Buck has the additional benefit of agreeing with us on civil liberties as well. Issues like drugs and prostitution rarely if ever get voted on. Foreign policy votes rarely come up and Buck would vote the right way on world government issues and on limiting the executive branch's ability to declare war...we don't know his stance on foreign aid or humanitarian intervention, that could well be positive. I think a candidate supported by the Campaign for "Liberty" passes for a "liberty candidate" in a general election.

Oh so a lesser of two evils argument. Gotcha. There was a reason that there was a HUGE thread on the C4L's donation to Buck (to pay for ads iirc). I don't know if that thread is still available here but I couldn't find it after a cursory search.

And Ron, the main advocate in this movement against the "lesser of two evils" approach, denounced the criticism of Buck and defended C4L's actions. Buck is light years better than the Democrat.

I wish I could find those threads on Buck from before because a big part of the uproar was that his policy statements didn't match his C4L questionnaire.

I wish you could too, but until then I'll trust what the survey says.

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On Sessions

So he throws a shout-out to the new blood of the GOP and suddenly he's an ally, over a couple votes in a re-election year, after having a horrible record on practically everything Liberty candidates should stand for? Pssh. Statists don't change their stripes. They just play politician until they're re-elected and then back to same old shit. One of the hardest parts of getting Liberty-minded candidates elected will be discerning who is genuine and who is full of shit. Everybody wants to jump on the bandwagon, which at first glance is great, but later when the money starts flowing from lobbyists after election, will they hold to their principles?

Sessions has had a strong record on fiscal issues since 2010 according to FreedomWorks. He's always been more Jim Bunning than Mitch McConnell. However, I understand your points and no longer advocate adding him to this list..

 

[devil21]

Found the threads on DP and RPF about Ken Buck!!!!! Yep, I remembered correctly. Pro war rhetoric, drug warrior, and overall a typical Republican candidate that stands for nothing we support. The fact that Buck's webpage now includes no issues statements whatsoever is a HUGE red flag, considering his positions from only a few years ago.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?228504-CFL-Spent-350-000-on-a-pro-war-Colorado-candidate

http://www.dailypaul.com/123033/did-campaign-for-liberty-give-350000-to-a-neocon (started by our own angelatc)

http://www.dailypaul.com/123275/joh...-c4l-ken-buck-media-buy-raises-more-questions

And Ron, the main advocate in this movement against the "lesser of two evils" approach, denounced the criticism of Buck and defended C4L's actions. Buck is light years better than the Democrat.

Can you point out where DR. RONALD EARNEST PAUL defended Buck and C4L? I ask because I see Ronnie Paul (Ron's son who was a C4L staffer) issuing a statement, not Dr. Paul himself. Im really wondering here if you're intentionally trying to mislead visitors to this forum or if you just don't research anything before you post it. Oh I just saw another nugget....Buck used to work for Dick Cheney.

eta: I just reviewed Owen Hill's webpage.
Owen Hill has clear issues statements and they're in line with a real Liberty supporter. Why are you trying to deflect support from Liberty folks away from the real Liberty candidate and toward a pro-war, drug warrior district attorney whose job is to lock people in cages?? I know why. You're a shill, compromise, and I will personally make sure to tear apart every statist candidate you suggest on this forum so that only the real Liberty candidates you mention are helped by your posts here.

(eta: Im pretty sure handles: compromise, MichaelDavis, Taftfan, and a couple others that post in this thread and throughout the Liberty Candidates forum are all the same paid shill poster. Notice any sig similarities?)

 

[FSU63]

Honestly, I have no idea how to vote on off-years. I'm in WV. Morgantown, to be exact. Where could I even vote for Senate?

 

[Smart3]

I'm not adding Ken Buck. Besides, he'll be dead soon. (I call BS on cancer-free)

 

[Anti-Neocon]

I've said this before, but I just can't get myself worked up over supporting Buck, especially when Udall is easily in the top 5 as far as being outspoken about protecting civil liberties.

I have a different value system than most when assessing Senators and tend to value those who shed light on certain issues more than those who silently vote with Rand sometimes on some bills.

 

[compromise]

Found the threads on DP and RPF about Ken Buck!!!!! Yep, I remembered correctly. Pro war rhetoric, drug warrior, and overall a typical Republican candidate that stands for nothing we support. The fact that Buck's webpage now includes no issues statements whatsoever is a HUGE red flag, considering his positions from only a few years ago.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?228504-CFL-Spent-350-000-on-a-pro-war-Colorado-candidate

http://www.dailypaul.com/123033/did-campaign-for-liberty-give-350000-to-a-neocon (started by our own angelatc)

http://www.dailypaul.com/123275/joh...-c4l-ken-buck-media-buy-raises-more-questions

Can you point out where DR. RONALD EARNEST PAUL defended Buck and C4L? I ask because I see Ronnie Paul (Ron's son who was a C4L staffer) issuing a statement, not Dr. Paul himself. Im really wondering here if you're intentionally trying to mislead visitors to this forum or if you just don't research anything before you post it. Oh I just saw another nugget....Buck used to work for Dick Cheney.

eta: I just reviewed Owen Hill's webpage.
Owen Hill has clear issues statements and they're in line with a real Liberty supporter. Why are you trying to deflect support from Liberty folks away from the real Liberty candidate and toward a pro-war, drug warrior district attorney whose job is to lock people in cages?? I know why. You're a shill, compromise, and I will personally make sure to tear apart every statist candidate you suggest on this forum so that only the real Liberty candidates you mention are helped by your posts here.

I don't see anyone in those threads attacking Buck on anything but foreign policy and the War on Drugs. He is far stronger than the average Republican on fiscal issues. Can you source your claim that he supports nothing we support?

There's a post on the DP about Ron calling Nystrom regarding the Buck race. That's what I'm referring to. Please don't accuse me of attempting to intentionally mislead.

I don't know what you mean about deflecting. I said in my first post about Buck I'd only be for adding him after the primary. If you're referring more to the fact I mentioned Buck in the first place when Hill is already in the race, that has something to do with Buck's current 43 point lead on Hill that makes it inevitable Buck will get the nomination. If that does happen, I wouldn't be surprised if Rand endorses Buck. Buck was hired by Cheney to work as an attorney investigating the Iran-Contra affair because he was thought to be a good lawyer. It's not like he was on Cheney's House/VP staff or a Cheney campaign aide.

I mostly just copy my suggestions from Spoa, Jurgs, FreedomWorks or other threads in this subforum. Buck and Gohmert are really the only guys in this thread I've suggested without seeing them on other sites. You can do that if you want though.

 

[FSU63]

Anyone that can answer my above question?