NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity Action ℠ tonight congratulates Marsha Blackburn on her election to the United States Senate. The group also thanked its volunteers for their tireless efforts in supporting Marsha and educating Tennesseans on her record of supporting tax cuts and repealing Obamacare mandates.
“We are proud to have supported our policy champion Marsha Blackburn and we congratulate her on this historic victory. We also want to thank our grassroots army of volunteers who helped us contact over one million Tennesseans for Marsha Blackburn during this critical election,” said AFP Action Senior Advisor Tori Venable. “We look forward to seeing Senator Marsha Blackburn continue to do the peoples’ work by tackling mandatory spending reforms and reducing the tax burden overall, so the rest of America can keep more of their income with lower taxes like many Tennesseans do.”
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity Action® (AFP Action) on Tuesday asserted that Congressman Trey Hollingsworth’s (IN-9) re-election was proof of Hoosier’s desire for fiscal restraint and greater economic opportunity. AFP Action had urged Hoosiers of Indiana’s 9th Congressional District to vote for Trey Hollingsworth after identifying the congressman as a champion of policies critical to removing barriers to opportunity and helping people improve their lives.
AFP Action Senior Advisor Justin Stevens issued the following statement:
“Another two years of Rep. Trey Hollingsworth means another two years of his active leadership against reckless Washington spending. Hoosiers can rely on Rep. Hollingsworth to prioritize principles over politics, even when it’s difficult or unpopular. Though we’ve made great strides on issues such as tax reform during his tenure, we look forward to seeing Rep. Hollingsworth make even more meaningful progress on other bold reforms that will break down barriers to opportunity and give Hoosier communities and businesses the best opportunity to thrive.”
U.S. Rep. Trey Hollingsworth has consistently led on policies that make it easier for Hoosiers to thrive. He supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that increased take-home pay for millions of Americans, and he has been an outspoken opponent of the policy and fiscal nightmare that is single-payer health care. Rep. Hollingsworth was also one of just two members of Indiana’s congressional delegation to reject the $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill in March that pushed total Washington spending above $4 trillion annually for the first time. In September, Rep. Hollingsworth was again just one of two members of the delegation to reject H.R. 6157, another huge appropriations bill that kept spending at unsustainable levels.
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Rep. Trey Hollingsworth was one of only two members of Indiana’s congressional delegation to vote against the $1.3 trillion omnibus in March.
Arlington, VA – Americans for Prosperity Action(SM) congratulated Josh Hawley on his election to the U.S. Senate. The group also applauded its grassroots activists for their inspiring effort to boost Hawley’s victory and praised Missourians for making the right choice.
AFP Action Senior Adviser Jeremy Cady released the following statement:
“This election is proof Missouri voters wanted solutions, not more partisan bickering. Josh’s enthusiasm for tackling our broken health care system, growing federal debt, and government overreach is why we supported him and why we’re excited he’ll be representing Missouri.
“Our activists were nothing short of spectacular and showed that great results can be achieved with hard work and determination. And now that the elections are over, we hope Washington can come together to rise above the partisanship and deliver meaningful results to the American people.”
Background
Activists and staff knocked on over 65,000 doors and called close to 1,000,000 Missourians advocating against Sen. McCaskill. Since taking office in 2006, Sen. McCaskill voted for the government takeover of health care, opposed qualified judges, and has contributed to a ballooning U.S. debt that has surpassed $21 trillion.
Sen. McCaskill has been in Washington for over a decade. While there, she has put partisan politics first, leaving the people of Missouri behind. She’s made a lot of missteps, but we’ve rounded up the worst of the worst. Check them out:
We trusted Sen. McCaskill to support judges who are dedicated to upholding the Constitution and rule of law. So far, she’s betrayed that trust. For this reason, Sen. McCaskill doesn’t deserve another term.
Misstep #2 – McCaskill took money from the pharmaceutical companies AND voted for Obamacare, which has paved the way for record-setting pharmaceutical profits
Obamacare has been a disaster in Missouri. Individual market premiums increased 145 percent in just four years. Our prescription drug costs have followed suit. Sen. McCaskill has taken money from the pharmaceutical industry, backed a law filled with giveaways for that industry and stood by as you scrape to afford your prescriptions.
Misstep #3 – McCaskill opposed legislation eliminating the estate tax
Farmers are subject to crippling estate taxes that allow the government to take what they’ve built before it gets to their families. Sen. McCaskill hasn’t done enough to help them. She has opposed legislation that would eliminate the estate tax, sticking with her party over the farmers of Missouri.
Misstep #4 – McCaskill opposed new options for affordable health care
It’s true. Just a few weeks ago, Sen. McCaskill supported a bill that would have limited more affordable, flexible health plans. And when given a chance to provide residents of our state with health care options, Sen. McCaskill chose to cling to Obamacare and limit health care choices.
Misstep #5: Sen. McCaskill voted against lowering your taxes
Yes. Sen. McCaskill voted NO on a historic tax break for Missouri workers and families.
In the year since tax reform passed, thousands of Missourians have seen more money in their paychecks. Missouri companies have begun creating new jobs, giving bonuses to their current employees, increasing benefits and lowering costs for consumers.
Sen. McCaskill stood directly in the way of economic progress in Missouri, plain and simple.
This isn’t about politics, this is about policies. Sen. McCaskill has shown Missouri that she won’t support policies that are best for our state. Time and again, she chose her party and partisanship over pro-growth and pro-freedom policies.
It’s time for Sen. McCaskill to leave Washington. I hope that you’ll sign the pledge and vote against Sen. McCaskill on Tuesday, November 6th.
