The Washington Post editorial page wrote an opinion on ending the earmark process because lobbyist money is too heavily influencing legislative decisions.
Read their editorial here and watch Keith's video on why he believes Congress must ban earmarks. The video is after the jump.
Fimian was interviewed by CNN this morning about Gerry Connolly's opportunistic stance on health care.
Connolly continues to waffle on his position. He voted for the health care bill once, and now he’s hedging his bets because he wants a phone call from the President. I believe Connolly will vote Yes this time too because he is a big government liberal. I hope he listens to voters and votes No and kill this bill. Watch the video here.
Keith just released his first radio ad of the campaign titled, “Ban Earmarks." Click the play button below to listen.
Career politicians like Gerry Connolly have abused the earmark system to gain campaign contributions and recklessly spend taxpayer’s money. The earmark system must be banned so ethically challenged politicians like Connolly can’t continue to flaunt the system and further Washington’s out-of-control spending.
Keith called for a complete ban on earmarks today saying, “Gerry Connolly’s trading of earmarks to lobbyist-donors is proof that the process has become a corrupt waste of tax dollars”.
Fimian pointed to the earmark and projects request on liberal Congressman Gerry Connolly’s official website. Specifically:
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Keith released the results of a poll today conducted by McLaughlin & Associates showing him leading Representative Gerry Connolly 40%-35% with 25% undecided. Among independent voters, Fimian’s lead increases to 43%-28%.