SALT LAKE CITY, UT. – Americans for Prosperity Action® announced support for Mia Love’s re-election today, calling the Congresswoman a policy champion who is leading on issues that are enabling Utahns to improve their lives. AFP Action will use grassroots engagement and targeted digital and mail campaigns to urge Utahns in the 4th district to re-elect Mia Love on November 6th.
“Congresswoman Love has shown true leadership on issues such as tax reform and fixing our broken health care system,” said AFP Action senior advisor Heather Williamson. “We need lawmakers like her who are breaking down barriers and leading on policies that are going to enable more people to improve their lives and communities. We stand with Mia Love and are going to do our part to make sure she’s re-elected this fall.”
AFP Action’s support for Rep. Mia Love was announced alongside support for Tom Emmer (MN-06), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Mark Meadows (NC-11), Phil Roe (TN-01), and Trey Hollingsworth (IN-09). The group already has efforts underway to support Rep. Rod Blum (IA-01), Rep. Dave Brat (VA-07), Rep. Ted Budd (NC-13), Rep. Steve Chabot (OH-01), Rep. Will Hurd (TX-23), Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-03), Rep. Peter Roskam (IL-06), and David Young (IA-03).
Background:
Mia Love voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which delivers crucial tax relief to families and businesses.
Mia Love voted for the Right to Try Act, which allows thousands of terminally ill patients to access potentially life-saving treatment and medication.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Americans for Prosperity Action® (AFP Action) on Thursday announced its support for U.S. Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (IN-9) in his re-election bid after identifying the freshman congressman as a champion of policies critical to removing barriers to opportunity and helping people improve their lives. AFP Action will urge Hoosiers to support Hollingsworth based on his active leadership on top policy priorities with grassroots engagement and targeted digital ads.
AFP Action Senior Advisor Justin Stevens issued the following statement:
“Rep. Trey Hollingsworth has proven to be a rare lawmaker Hoosiers can trust to have their back when it’s unpopular or easier to do otherwise. Trey reaffirmed his commitment to fiscal sanity and stood in contrast to most of Indiana’s congressional delegation when he voted against the bloated $1.3 trillion spending bill in March and the $854 billion spending bill in September. Lawmakers such as Rep. Hollingsworth, who deliver on promises and put principles over politics, are key to advancing the bold reforms that will break down barriers to opportunity and give Hoosier communities and businesses the best opportunity to flourish.”
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.
AFP Action’s support for Rep. Trey Hollingsworth was announced alongside its support for Tom Emmer (MN-06), Mia Love (UT-04), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Mark Meadows (NC-11), and Phil Roe (TN-01). The group already has efforts underway to support Rep. Rod Blum (IA-1), Rep. Dave Brat (VA-7), Rep. Ted Budd (NC-13), Rep. Steve Chabot (OH-1), Rep. Will Hurd (TX-23), Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-3), Rep. Peter Roskam (IL-6), and David Young (IA-3).
Background:
Rep. Trey Hollingsworth was one of only two members of Indiana’s congressional delegation to vote against the $1.3 trillion omnibus in March.
BURNSVILLE, MN – Americans for Prosperity Action® announced support for U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer’s (MN-06) re-election today, calling the congressman a policy champion who is leading on issues that are enabling Minnesotans to improve their lives. AFP Action will urge Minnesotans to support Emmer based on his active leadership on top policy priorities with grassroots engagement and targeted digital ads.
“Rep. Tom Emmer knows that Minnesotans can reach their full potential when barriers to opportunity are removed and we get Washington out of the way. Minnesotans need leaders like Rep. Emmer who has continually prioritized principles over politics and worked to enable people to improve their lives,” said Jason Flohrs, AFP Action Senior Advisor. “Rep. Emmer helped lead the charge for principled tax reform and has worked to empower all Minnesotans to pursue their American dream. We support Rep. Emmer and will work to let voters know why they should re-elect him this November.”
AFP Action’s support for Rep. Tom Emmer was announced alongside its support for Reps. Trey Hollingsworth (IN-9), Mia Love (UT-04), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Mark Meadows (NC-11), and Phil Roe (TN-01). The group already has efforts underway to support Rep. Rod Blum (IA-1), Rep. Dave Brat (VA-7), Rep. Ted Budd (NC-13), Rep. Steve Chabot (OH-1), Rep. Will Hurd (TX-23), Rep. Erik Paulsen (MN-3), Rep. Peter Roskam (IL-6), and David Young (IA-3).
Background:
Rep. Tom Emmer voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which delivers crucial tax relief to families and businesses.
Rep. Emmer voted against the $854 billion spending bill in September and against the $1.3 trillion omnibus in March.
ARLINGTON, VA – Americans for Prosperity Action (AFP Action) today announced support for six members of the U.S. House of Representatives, identifying each as a champion of policies critical to removing barriers to opportunity and helping people to improve their lives: Tom Emmer (MN-06), Trey Hollingsworth (IN-09), Mia Love (UT-04), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Mark Meadows (NC-11), and Phil Roe (TN-01). AFP Action will use a range of tactics, including grassroots engagement and targeted digital and mail, to urge Americans to support candidates based on their active leadership roles on top policy priorities.
AFP Action spokesman Bill Riggs issued the following statement:
“A key element of our work to build progress in Washington is electing lawmakers who are committed to helping improve people’s lives and keep our country moving in the right direction. Each candidate we’re supporting has demonstrated active leadership on a wide-range of top policy priorities, and we are proud to stand with them this fall.”
Tom Emmer (MN-06)
Congressman Emmer has been a loyal public servant for Minnesotans by supporting tax and regulatory reforms that have fired up the economy for all Americans. He has been an outspoken advocate of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, particularly the elimination of special carve outs and loopholes that rig the system against hard working Americans.
Trey Hollingsworth (IN-09)
Congressman Hollingsworth has consistently led on breaking down regulatory barriers that have held Americans back. 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.
Mia Love (UT-04)
Congresswoman Love has shown true leadership on economic growth, immigration, and criminal justice reform. The Congresswoman voted in favor of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and has been a strong voice of support for prison and sentencing reforms.
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05)
Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers has consistently worked to reduce regulatory barriers, cut taxes for hardworking Americans, break down barriers to free trade, and ensure that veterans receive the quality of care they have earned. She is also a champion on immigration, steadfast in her pursuit of a permanent solution for Dreamers.
Mark Meadows (NC-11)
Congressman Meadows has consistently fought to lower regulatory barriers, reduce taxes for hardworking Americans, maintain our First Amendment right to free speech, and provide veterans with the health care they deserve.
Phil Roe (TN-01)
Congressman Roe has consistently been a champion on labor and veterans issues. His commitment to ensuring veterans receive the care they deserve was a crucial factor in the success of the groundbreaking VA Mission Act of 2018.
For further information or to set up an interview, reach AFP Action at press@afpaction.com.
BURNSVILLE, MN – Americans for Prosperity Action® today released a new digital ad highlighting Erik Paulsen’s record of supporting historic tax relief, reducing government-imposed health care costs, and standing up to his party to do what’s right for Minnesota. The ad is the latest installment in AFP Action’s efforts to educate and mobilize Minnesotans to support Paulsen this November.
AFP Action Senior Adviser Jason Flohrs issued the following statement:
“Erik Paulsen has worked hard to ensure Minnesotans can keep more of their hard-earned paychecks, supported free-market reforms to make health care more affordable, and helped provide greater economic opportunity for all Minnesotans. A two-decade low unemployment rate and a growing economy shows what happens when we empower people, not the government. As one of the few leaders within Congress on immigration reform and trade, we need more representatives like Erik Paulsen in Washington willing to put principles over politics. Paulsen is the right choice for Minnesota and we are making sure voters know he is the candidate who will support the pro-growth policies proven to work.”
In just seven months after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted, over 1.5 million jobs have been created and continuing claims for unemployment benefits are at their lowest level since 1973. Minnesota companies of all sizes have reaped the benefits of tax reform and announced base wage increases, bonuses, and millions in charitable contributions that positively impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans and their families.
U.S. Bancorp announced $1,000 bonuses for 60,000 employees; a base wage increase to $15 per hour; and $150 million for charitable contributions.
TCF Financial announced $1,000 bonuses for full-time employees, $500 bonuses for part-time employees, and a $5 million donation to their charitable foundation.
Best Buy announced over 100,000 employees will receive a bonus, with full-time employees receiving a $1,000 bonus and part-time employees receiving a $500 bonus.
Data Sales Co., Inc. announced all of their employees will receive a $1,000 bonus.
Ecolab announced it will make a $25 million contribution to its charitable foundation.
As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Paulsen opposed the detrimental border adjustment tax.
Paulsen has been an advocate for a permanent, legislative fix to DACA.
“Last week, however, Paulsen offered his support to something that Speaker Paul Ryan wishes would just go away: the push to secure a lasting solution for the young, undocumented immigrants known as Dreamers, whose legal status in the U.S. was terminated by President Donald Trump last September.” (Sam Brodey, “Rep. Erik Paulsen is the picture of a loyal Republican in the House. So why has he joined the revolt on immigration policy?” Minnesota Post, 5/30/18)
NASHVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity Action℠ today announced its continued efforts in support of Marsha Blackburn. This week, AFP Action will launch a significant $2 million television campaign airing across Tennessee that contrasts Phil Bredesen’s support for a single-payer health care system that puts Washington, DC in charge and Marsha Blackburn’s support for patient-focused solutions that lower costs, giving Tennesseans more control and choice over their care.
The television campaign comes on the heels of AFP Action’s recent digital campaign that includes two digital ads: one contrasting Blackburn’s support for more health care freedom against Bredesen’s support for more government control, and another 15-second spot highlighting Bredesen’s support for a single-payer system in his own words.
AFP Action Senior Advisor Tori Venable issued the following statement:
“Tennesseans want control over their health care, yet Phil Bredesen wants to place a 19% tax on Tennesseans’ paychecks to begin paying for his $2 trillion single-payer scheme. Handing the government more control over your health care decisions and raising taxes to pay for it was a bad idea when Phil Bredesen first proposed it and it still is now. The choice for Tennesseans is clear this November. Marsha Blackburn will fight to get government out of the way and empower people to control their own health care decisions. That is why we are urging Tennesseans to vote for Marsha Blackburn for senator this November.”
Read the full ad script below:
Our family’s health means everything.
But Phil Bredesen would put D.C. in charge of care.
His plan? A single-payer system that could cost two TRILLION dollars and a NINETEEN percent tax hike on wages to pay for it.
Marsha Blackburn supports more affordable health care plans.
She took on DC bureaucrats, so patients could get life-saving treatment.
Marsha Blackburn – the right choice for Tennessee.
Background:
In addition to the TV and digital ads, Americans for Prosperity Action will send out mailers state-wide in support of Marsha Blackburn. In the past two weeks, the group has knocked on 3,125 doors and made over 46,000 phone calls urging Tennesseans to vote for Marsha Blackburn.
Gillum’s massive tax increases, crippling health care policies, and opposition to expanding opportunities for students are too extreme for Florida
Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity Action SM (AFP-Action) launched a digital ad buy today and will be coupling that with a significant direct-mail push to educate Floridians about candidate Andrew Gillum’s record and extreme agenda.
AFP-Action Senior Advisor, Chris Hudson released the following statement:
“Andrew Gillum’s agenda is too extreme for Florida. His plan for the economy? Raise taxes that hurt Florida businesses and families. His plan for health care? Take away your health insurance and cut access to Floridians on Medicaid by expanding a broken system. His plan for education? Destroy successful programs that give students a hand up in achieving their goals. We can’t afford Andrew Gillum.”
Gillum Supports Sen. Sanders’ Medicare For All Plan Claiming It Will Lower Costs And Expand Coverage To More Floridians. “Andrew believes that healthcare should be a fundamental right, not a privilege. Instead, extreme politicians refuse to acknowledge that Floridians struggle every day to keep themselves and their families from going bankrupt due to the lack or cost of healthcare. Andrew believes that Senator Sanders’ Medicare for All plan will help lower costs and expand coverage to more Floridians. Gillum has promised to fight the new health care premium increases that are a result of President Trump, Rick Scott and Congressional Republicans trying to attack Obamacare.” (“Healthcare,” Andrew Gillum For Governor, Accessed 9/21/18)
Gillum Said He’d Raise Taxes On Corporation To Pay For His Medicare For All Plan. “Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum (D) said Sunday that he would increase taxes on corporations in the state to help fund his plan to provide Medicare for all. Gillum was pressed on CNN’s ‘State of the Union’ about his pledge to provide medical care for everyone in his state, including how he would pay for it. … The Democrat said he would look to increase taxes on corporations instead, arguing that only 3 percent of companies in the state pay a corporate tax rate.” (Brett Samuels, “Gillum: Florida Would Tax Corporations, Join Other States To Pay For Medicare For All,” The Hill, 9/2/18)
Gillum Supports Medicaid Expansion
“As Governor, Andrew Will Work To Expand Medicaid And Strengthen The Affordable Care Act.” “Florida never received the opportunity to benefit from the full impact of the Affordable Care Act due to Governor Scott’s refusal to extend Medicaid to over 1 million Floridians. As Governor, Andrew will work to expand Medicaid and strengthen the Affordable Care Act. Andrew has proposed passing a Florida law protecting people with pre-existing conditions from being denied coverage, being charged more for their care due to a pre-existing condition, or women being charged more than men. He was also the only candidate who proposed a law protecting women’s access to no-cost contraceptive care under Obamacare.” (“Healthcare,” Andrew Gillum For Governor, Accessed 9/21/18)
According To The National Center For Health Statistics, Only 48.3 Percent Of Office-Based Physicians In Florida Accept New Medicaid Patients. (“Health Insurance And Access To Care,” National Center For Health Statistics, 3/18)
Gillum Would End Successful Education Programs
A Gillum Spokesman Said He Would Veto Any Bill That Includes Charter School Funding. “Tallahassee Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum on Wednesday called proposed House funding for charter schools ‘a giveaway to (House Republicans’) friends and family.’ But Gillum at first wouldn’t answer whether he would veto such funding if he were governor, saying instead he would put a ‘premium’ on fully funding the state’s public-school system. A spokesman later said he would veto that kind of funding if elected, explaining Gillum ‘fundamentally believes the bill’s approach is wrong.’” (Jim Rosica, “Andrew Gillum, Shevrin Jones Lambaste Charter School Funding Plan,” Florida Politics, 4/12/18)
Gillum Called For An End To A Program That Allows Florida Corporations To Divert Tax Bills Into Voucher And Scholarship Programs For Charter And Private Schools. “A loophole in the Gillum plan is that corporations could divert their tax bill to the state voucher and scholarship program for charter and private schools. Gillum said it’s time to end the ‘Jeb-Bush era’ program.” (James Call, Andrew Gillum, Ron DeSantis Spar Over Mayor’s Proposed Corporate Tax Hike To Fund Schools,” Tallahassee Democrat, 9/18/18)
And Gillum Wants $1 Billion Tax Hike On Florida Businesses and Families
Gillum: “As Governor, I’ll Adjust Our State’s Corporate Income Tax Rate And Recoup $1 Billion From Donald Trump’s Tax Giveaway.” “As Governor, I’ll adjust our state’s corporate income tax rate and recoup $1 billion from Donald Trump’s tax giveaway. I’ll use those funds to pay new teachers a $50,000 starting salary, raise pay for veteran school teachers and staff to the national average, invest in SHOP 2.0 and vocational training, and rebuild our crumbling public schools.” (Langston Taylor, “A Voters’ Guide To The Candidates Running For Florida Governor,” Miami Herald, 8/12/18)
RICHMOND, Va. – Americans for Prosperity Action® launched a targeted digital ad buy today, urging voters in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District to vote for Dave Brat on November 6th.
“Dave Brat is taking Virginia in the right direction,” said AFP Action senior advisor JC Hernandez. “From supporting tax cuts that put more money back in our pocket to voting for more affordable health care options, Dave Brat is a champion for Virginians and we’re doing our part to make sure he’s re-elected. We need lawmakers who are breaking down barriers and leading on key issues like lowering taxes and fixing our health care system, and for Virginia’s 7th district, that lawmaker is Dave Brat.”
In September, Americans for Prosperity Action began its work in support of Brat. AFP Action and its activists plan to knock on hundreds of doors every Saturday from now until the election to encourage their neighbors to vote for Dave Brat.
Effort highlights clear case to oppose Bill Nelson
Tallahassee, FL – Americans for Prosperity ActionSM (AFP-Action) has launched a statewide direct mail campaign in support of Governor Rick Scott for the U.S. Senate. The effort makes a clear case that Floridians should support Rick Scott, a successful two-term governor that helped lead the state out of economic turmoil, and oppose Bill Nelson, a 30-year politician who grossly blocks expanding health care options, votes against pro-growth tax cuts, and blindly supports big government spending that stands to hurt Florida families.
“Rick Scott is a proven leader,” said AFP-Action Florida Senior Advisor, Chris Hudson. “Eight years ago, Governor Scott helped pull the state out from a disastrous economy by insisting state lawmakers tighten their belts. We could use more of that sort of leadership in Washington. In just eight years, Florida has bounced back and is recognized as one of the most free and prosperous states in the nation.”
“Meanwhile, after 30 years in office, Bill Nelson should have come up with his own solutions for addressing our nation’s critical needs. Instead, Nelson uninspiringly follows Chuck Schumer, and now resorts to attaching himself to Andrew Gillum’s extreme big government agenda on health care, education, and the economy. Bill Nelson has had 30 years’ worth of chances to lead – but the case is clear, Bill Nelson does not deserve another six years in Washington.”
Nelson supports legislation to block Floridians from accessing more health care options:
Nelson is a sponsor of a bill (S J Res 63) to block insurers from providing Short Term Limited Duration plans, which would give Floridians more affordable health insurance options.
Nelson opposes pro-growth tax cuts:
Despite the economic benefits of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, Nelson stands by his vote against economic relief for American businesses and individuals. To name a few of the success stories in Florida, Darden Restaurants announced they would spend over $20 million on over 175,000 employees; Duke Energyannounced it will pass on savings from tax reform to its customers that results in customers’ saving an average of $187 on their electric bill over the next three years; Joseph’s Lite Cookies announced it will give its employees raises of $3,000$4,000 in addition to investing in new computer systems and new product packaging; and, Don Ramon Restaurant announced unspecified bonuses and raises to staff.
Nelson previously supported lowering the U.S. corporate tax rate and has claimed the rate is too high and could be lowered.
Nelson supports big government spending:
In February, 2009 Nelson voted for the massive, $830 billion Obama era stimulus Bill Nelson voted against modest spending reductions during the stimulus debates, and voted against lowering taxes. And just this year, Nelson voted for a massive $1.3 trillion dollar spending bill and also voted against a modest spending reduction of $15 billion in the rescissions package this summer.
