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Why Veterans Should Support Tisha Casida for Congress
Of all of the people employed by the federal government, our military servicemen, servicewomen, and veterans are those that deserve to have the promises of care that the federal government makes.
There are horrible bureaucratic stumbling blocks caused by the VA for getting veterans care, and it is absolutely my role as a representative of Congress to streamline solutions and beat down the stumbling blocks that are making it increasingly difficult for these men and women who have served and are serving our country.
In addition to this, protecting the property rights, wealth, and soundness of the money of these veterans is absolutely necessary for their long-term ability to live and prosper. Our veterans, in many cases, have been abandoned by the federal government and should serve as a warning to us all about the inherent dangers in depending upon government for care. As we find solutions, many of our strategies will be at the county and State level, where it is easier for veterans and their caretakers to access and have oversight of the processes.
As a former military spouse, I am well aware of many of the intricacies of serving, as well as the painful effects of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is absolutely our job as community members and benefactors of our veterans for us to embrace these men and women and find ways to care for them in our own communities, when the federal government fails us.
I want to fulfill the promises that we make to our veterans, and that means finding ways to work with the federal government, as well as outside of the dangerous bureaucracy when these veterans need immediate solutions.
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The Threat is Real
We are a threat, and the reason is that we have not only worked hard, but have taken the time to meet and connect with thousands of individuals across Colorado’s third congressional district and beyond. We have raised more than any independent or third-party candidate to date, and with that we have accomplished so much. And we win people, we win people because we are real, because we actually care, and because we are willing to listen.
Scott Tipton (R), who I am running against is bringing Speaker of the House John Boehner to town for a fundraiser – with just 15 days left until the election and around $2 million in the bank. Why is this so? This is in the same town where he could not find two hours in his schedule for a debate at Fort Lewis College (his alma mater). He can find several hours to hob-nob with the elite, but can’t reach out to his community and the upcoming generation?
The new constitutional voting index (John Birch Society) shows Tipton slipping to his lowest six-month voting record showing yet , at a 70% (a percentage that is not very constitutional or conservative), by voting in the following way:
- #35: (Voted against) encouraging a withdrawal in Afghanistan by reducing funding
- #39: Voted for more FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) funding and the warrantless searches that are conducted by this organization (intrusion of the 4th Amendment)
- #40: Voted to continue funding the federal budget in the red until March 27, 2013 (no talk of how we will continue to fund the obligations of the federal government, and no talk of monetary or drastic changes in fiscal policy to address the erosion of American’s money and wealth)
You see, Scott Tipon is a republican in name only, and what does the Republican party really stand for anymore anyway? It is certainly not small government or constitutional government. It is certainly not for small businesses.
I have been endorsed by the Blue Republican movement, which stands for both conservative and liberal principles that most all Americans can believe in. Sound money, equal opportunity, fair elections, protecting our natural, individual liberties, and constitutional government.
It is time to get rid of the corrupt and crony politicians, and elect statesman, representatives who are willing to term limit themselves and move back into the community that they create laws for.
PRESS RELEASE – Casida Endorsed by the Blue Republican Movement
For Immediate Release
Contact: Steve Thompson
22 October 2012
Tel: (719) 369-0623
Email: contact@casida2012.com
Casida Endorsed by the Blue Republican Movement
(Eagle, CO) Tisha Casida, Unaffiliated (Independent) candidate for U.S. House, Colorado District 3, has been endorsed by the Blue Republican movement as announced in an article on October 19th, in the Huffington Post.
Robin Koerner, writes, “While her opponents benefit from all of that special interest money that comes with their big party affiliations, Casida is funded by small amounts from myriad individuals. It’s a pittance next to the big party coffers, but still more than any independent candidate in her district has ever received. It runs into the tens of thousands, and her constituents-to-be should be delighted with what she has spent most of it on — gas. Casida has been tirelessly criss-crossing her rural district, speaking directly to its people. She converts most of those she speaks to because she discusses the corruption of our single-party system and, most importantly, the root causes of the problems that face her voters — rather than advocating a new state-delivered injustice as a solution to a problem caused by an old one”.
Casida says of the endorsement, “It is an honor to be recognized by this movement and we are appreciative of the efforts by all of those who believe in the cause of a Constitutional federal government and rooting out the corruption that causes our problems in Washington, D.C.”.
With 18 days until the election, Casida has been finishing several tours around the district and will continue to work on connecting face-to-face with voters in the third congressional district. She says, “We win people, we are focusing on actual solutions, and this race is just the beginning of many more efforts from our constituents to protect our individual liberties and restore our economy”.
For more information, please visit: www.casida2012.com.
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Our Outreach & Reach, Thanks to YOU.
Tisha Casida announced her run for Congress on May 13, 2011 and since then has worked on traveling the district, meeting with constituents, earning media, and spreading her message and platform through her promotional newspaper and website. The following is a summary of her reach to-date. The first number (bolded) is the circulation rate, if the number of readers, viewers, or listeners was not available, a conservative estimate was made notated with an asterisk (*). All of these articles and interviews are available on her website: www.casida2012.com.
100,000+ MILES TRAVELED
10,000+ Newspapers Distributed
WEBSITE
29,910: Visitors
55,562: Pageviews
NATIONAL PRESS
3,000: Huffington Post – Blue Republican Movement Endorses Dennis, Crowell, & Casida
1,586,757: The New York Times – After Paul Falters, Backers Push Agenda in Party and Other Races
993,267: Bloomberg Businessweek – Ron Paul’s Torchbearers (Casida for Congress Featured)
50,000: Interview with Judge Napolitano, Fox Business Network
1,500,000: Interview with Mike Adams on the Alex Jones Show
COLORADO
5,629: Steamboat Today Op-Ed: Tisha Casida – Common Sense Solutions
8,900: The Durango Herald – No big gambles happen in 3rd District debate
6,000: The Colorado Statesman – Candidates level political punches
9,000: Glenwood Springs Post Independent – Five-way Race for 3rd Congressional District
*2,500: Huffington Post, Denver – Chieftain Should Reconsider Its Decision to Exclude Casida from Debate
11,500: The Aspen Times – Newcomer vies for 3rd District seat in Congress
*2,500: Aspen Public Radio – Interview with Tisha Casida
6,500: The Cortez Journal – The 3rd has a third
20,000: The Pueblo Chieftain – Woman Running in 3rd District Race
6,500: The Cortez Journal – Casida Makes Ballot for 3rd Congressional District
*1,000: ColoradoPols.com – Pace and Casida commit to Aspen debate, but Tipton will participate only if “schedule permits”
*2,500: KDNK Radio, Carbondale – Interview with Independent Congressional Candidate
20,000: The Pueblo Chieftain – Rocking the political race boat
6,000: The Colorado Statesman – Independent 3rd CD candidate Casida could be a thorn in Rep. Tipton’s side
*1,000: ColoradoPols.com – Front page New York Times coverage of CO congressional candidate should wake up Denver media
*2,500; The Huffington Post, Denver – Colorado Tea Party Candidate Dumps the Republican Party
*2,500: KREX Channel 5 – Voters Have Third Option for Congressional District 3 Election
*2,500: The Cari & Rob Show – Radio Interview with Tisha Casida
15,000: Vail Daily – Candidate counting on disdain for both parties
2,800: Craig Daily Press – Congressional candidate appearing Thursday in Craig
*2,500: The Colorado Independent – Casida takes on Tipton: Conservative says West Slope congressman isn’t her cup of tea
15,000: Grand Junction Sentinel: “Paul supporter runs for 3rd Congressional District”
6,000: Article in the Colorado Statesman – El Paso County GOP allows dissident Anderson to stay on as party secretary — at least for now
15,000: Article in The Grand Junction Sentinel “Tipton foes come out swinging”
20,000: Casida Quoted in The Pueblo Chieftain regarding Sal Pace’s Announcement to Run
20,000: Article in The Pueblo Chieftain “Businesswoman announces run for Congress” on May 14, 2011
15,000: Article in The Grand Junction Sentinel “Pueblo entrepreneur to challenge Tipton in 2012″
DEBATES
250: In-Person, Club 20 Debate (Grand Junction)
900,000: Rocky Mountain PBS Broadcasting of Club 20 Debate
35: In-Person, Action 22 Debate (Cripple Creek)
*2,500: KRCC Broadcasting of Action 22 Debate
90: In-Person, League of Women Voters Candidate Forum (Grand Junction)
*2,500: Channel 12 Broadcasting of League of Women Voters Event
50: In-Person, Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association Candidate Forum (Glenwood Springs)
*2,500: Channel 10 Broadcasting of Candidate Forum
*2,500: KDNK Public Radio Broadcasting of Candidate Forum
40: In-Person, Grand Valley Young Professionals Candidate Forum (Grand Junction)
20: In-Person, League of Women Voters Candidate Forum (Cortez)
*10,000 – WEB/BLOGS
The Humble Libertarian – Wes Messamore Interviews Tisha Casida
Interview on Daily Paul Radio – Tisha Casida Discusses the NDAA
1787 Radio Network, Liberty Underground – An Interview with Tisha Casida
The Angel Clark Show – An Interview with Tisha Casida
The Independent Voter Network – An interview with Tisha Casida, an Independent candidate for the U.S. House
The Humble Libertarian – Michael Badnarik Endorses Young Ron Paul Supporter for U.S. Congress in Colorado’s 3rd District 2012 Race
Daily Paul – Light the Fires of Liberty Tour with Michael Badnarik
Daily Paul – Paul Supporter Runs For Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District
Tisha Casida’s Interview with Rob Roark on We The People: San Marcos – SMTX.TV
Tisha Casida’s Interview with Jack Hunter on the Ron Paul Moneybomb, July 19, 2011
ENDORSEMENTS
Blue Republican Movement
Michael Badnarik, 2004 Libertarian Presidential Candidate
Robert Scott Bell
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