Americans for Prosperity Action Endorses Mike Flood in Special Election

LINCOLN, Neb. – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced its support for State Sen. Mike Flood in his bid to represent Nebraska’s 1^st Congressional District. The group will leverage its unmatched grassroots mobilization and outreach to support Flood in the special election on June 28.

AFP Action Senior Advisor Jessica Shelburn issued the following statement:

“Mike Flood will champion policies to fight inflation, keep more money in our pockets, and grow our economy and create more opportunities for Nebraska workers. Flood has shown he’s a principled leader in the Nebraska State Legislature and his track record of standing up for the taxpayer proves he’s the right choice to represent Nebraskans in Washington. Our activists are excited and ready to hit the ground running to support Mike Flood in his general election bid.”

During the 2020 election cycle, AFP Action supported candidates nationwide with more than 8.5 million telephone calls, 1.5 million door knocks, and more than 49 million pieces of mail. AFP Action has unmatched direct voter outreach capability supported by a world-class data operation.

AFP Action is a 527 political action committee focused on electing candidates who will drive policy change and facilitate the building of broad policy coalitions that remove barriers to opportunity and help people improve their lives. The organization has a strong, permanent grassroots presence, including highly motivated activists who volunteer during the election season by making telephone calls and knocking on doors in support of policy champions.

Background: 

State Sen. Mike Flood has been a consistent leader and advocate for the Nebraska taxpayer and economy. As a businessman, Flood understands the importance of creating more jobs and increasing opportunity across the state and will fight to keep government out of the way to put Nebraska on the path of greater innovation and economic growth. In office, Flood will take on Washington to stop inflation by ending the wasteful spending that fuels it, and lower taxes to help Nebraska families and main street business thrive.

Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP-Action) on Monday announced its support for Rep. Ted Budd’s (R-NC) Senate bid.

The three-term congressman earned AFP-Action’s endorsement for his consistent leadership and voting record on controlling government spending, curbing harmful regulations, and supporting health care policies that increase access and lower costs.

AFP-Action North Carolina Senior Advisor Director Chris McCoy gave a glowing endorsement following the announcement:

“Rep. Budd has been a consistent champion on the issues that matter most to North Carolinians: reducing inflation by addressing government spending, expanding economic opportunities by reducing and reforming unnecessary regulations, and implementing health care reforms that give every American access to a personal health care option.

“He has been a reliable voice for North Carolinians in the House of Representatives, and we look forward to mobilizing our grassroots to expand his leadership to the U.S. Senate. Rep. Budd has consistently and creatively used his position to advance reforms. From introducing a bill to solidify COVID telehealth expansions to voting down the wasteful government spending bills that come his way, he has shown that he works to promote policies that are in the best interest of the American people.”

Over the next several months, AFP Action will mobilize its best-in-the-nation network of grassroots volunteers to knock doors, place calls, and hold community events across the Tarheel State to support Budd’s U.S. Senate candidacy.

The endorsement comes off last Tuesday’s primary, which Budd won with a commanding 58 percent of the vote.

Background

Since taking office in 2016, Rep. Budd has worked to advance a smaller, more accountable federal government on behalf of the people of North Carolina. Budd has coupled his position on the Financial Services Committee with his past experience in business to highlight how burdensome regulations hobble the economy and strangle markets. A reliable voice for fiscal responsibility, Rep. Budd routinely votes against irresponsible spending packages, especially when those packages include misguided environmental and energy policies like carbon taxes. AFP Action looks forward to having his voice in the U.S. Senate.