This Independence Day, Colorado Conservative Action has written three checks for three stalwart conservatives running for legislative office. These guys are going to help us “declare independence” from those who push the “nanny-state control-state” which now rules our state legislature. But they need your help, and so does CCA need your help to help them.
None of them have received the maximum contribution from CCA yet, so your contribution can send yet more funds their way. Can you help us provide more money for these three great candidates?
CCA only supports candidates who are true conservatives – fiscal conservatives, pro-life, pro-gun, and not just “saying” they believe these things, but going on the record and having enough sincerity or credentials that we know they are serious.
Dean Boehler is running for State Senate District 6, in western and southwestern Colorado – from Pagosa Springs to Durango, then north as far as Montrose. He is running against a liberal Republican who has a seriously bad record on a number of things. State Representative Ellen Roberts – his primary opponent was ranked as the MOST pro-abortion Republican in the whole legislature!
Boehler was going to run for another office, but he checked into Roberts’ record and realized it was his duty to run as a solid conservative candidate against her. It’s never easy running against a current legislator, even one who’s running for a different office, but Dean Boehler knocked her socks off at the District Assembly (carrying 67% of the votes, and almost keeping Roberts off the ballot!). Dean Boehler has the strength and determination to win despite his opponent's fundraising lead. He's making up for it through sweat and tears and a strong grass-roots presence. Whoever wins the Republican nomination has a good chance of beating the do-nothing Democrat incumbent. There should be a clear difference in principles between the Republican candidate and the Democrat, and that will only happen with Dean Boehler!
Kevin Grantham is running for State Senate District 2, in south-central Colorado – the counties around Pueblo, including some of the city and its suburbs, from Canon City into the Arkansas River Valley. This is a district that has been held by Republicans and is likely to be held by the GOP. Grantham s running on solid fiscally and socially conservative ideals, and is competing in a primary against an establishment candidate with experience in county government – a bureaucrat who will do what bureaucrats do, in ignorance of conservative principles. His opponent is also on record as supporting abortion (stated he is "pro-choice" in a recent radio appearance). Grantham's conservative principles are in stark contrast to his opponent.
Chris Holbert is running for State House District 44 in Douglas County – an area which includes Parker, Lone Tree and Roxborough Park. It’s a district populated mostly by strong conservatives, but 2 of the 3 Republicans running aren't conservatives! Holbert supports solid conservative principles – social and fiscal – and is running against two candidates with quite a bit less to say for themselves, including another teacher/bureaucrat on the one hand, and a wealthy government contractor on the other. Holbert has the backing of almost every legislator we conservatives have come to admire, but this won’t be an easy race because of his opponent’s self-funded campaign spending spree. Don’t let a liberal Republican buy this office – help give Chris Holbert the opportunity to be Colorado’s star freshman in the coming State House!
Each of these three candidates is also a committed Christian, bearing solid witness and demonstrating their faith through service to their community here and abroad.
There are many other great candidates out there, but some of them don’t face a Republican primary opponent, and others don’t need much help defeating their Democrat opponent. Funding conservatives in tough primaries is the best way for us to get the RINOs (Republicans in Name Only) out of office and make sure our Republican officeholders represent YOU, and not some special interest or middle-of-the-road voter who doesn’t understand principles and doesn’t really know what he believes. Colorado Conservative Action will help candidates out after the primaries too, but there are good conservatives who need our help now.
Will you help us by giving a donation that represents your urgent desire to change our government? Naturally, we ask you to give the maximum donation if you can -- $525 per person (a two-person household can give twice for $1050). If you can’t give that much, then please give what you can. These funds will be directed toward people who believe the way you and I believe – true conservatives who we can trust to do the job right.
Thank you!
Ed Hanks
Colorado Conservative Action
Write checks of no more than $525 to Colorado Conservative Action, and send to Ed Hanks, 1005 Northridge Rd., Littleton, CO 80126 or donate online using the Paypal button at the bottom of this page (or at the top).
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Welcome to Colorado Conservative Action!
I have been involved in Colorado politics for a long time, and never have I seen a more promising opportunity for the conservative movement than now!
The strength of reaction against the headlong lurch of this country toward socialism under Obama now in 2010 is very like what we saw in 1978, as Jimmy Carter showed us how bad things could get. That means the scene is set for a Ronald Reagan, too.
In Colorado, we've seen our own version of Obama-lite, and it hasn't set well with the population as a whole. The opportunity exists here too -- THIS year.
Colorado Conservative Action (CCA) stands ready to play a role in supporting this "farm team" of conservatives here in the Rocky Mountains.
CCA is a "political committee," registered with the Secretary of State's office, which means I can accept donations of any amount up to $525 from any person (and a recent Supreme Court ruling may mean that "person" can include a business - if you're interested in donating as a business ask me and I'll look it up for sure) during this election cycle. I can take $525 from each spouse in your family, if you're willing to give that much to help out the conservative cause.
The rules also say I must split that money up in increments to each candidate. Fortunately, I know already there are at least a dozen legislative candidates who are solid conservatives, plus some promising candidates running for statewide office.
If you want to donate money to candidates who are certified, committed conservatives, CCA is a great place to donate. Certainly, I encourage you to donate to individual candidates, too. But there is an added "multiplicative factor" from donating to a political committee that adds to your voice. I promise, as registered agent for CCA, that I will check these people out on their conservative principles using my "highly developed" senses for detecting evasion or subterfuge.
To Donate up to $525 maximum now, click this button
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What are MY standards for THEM to stand by?
There is no right more fundamental than the Right to Life. If the government thinks it can kill you, then you HAVE no other rights. I will only support candidates who can think clearly about pro-life issues, and that includes support for this year's Amendment 62, the Personhood Amendment to protect unborn children from conception forward.
If you cannot defend yourself against those who think they have the power to take from you, then you don't really have many other rights to exercise either. The God-given right to keep and bear arms is meant to be guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment, and we've got some "shoring up" to do on this front! Other amendments are supposed to guarantee the God-given right to property ("Thou shalt not steal") and freedom from search and seizure (yes, God forbids kidnapping too).
And if the 10th Amendment were being more strongly adhered to, these things would not be so out of balance as they are.
None of these rights I've already listed has been adequately protected by our leaders in Washington or Denver, and I sense a reticence even among traditional Republican leaders to protect them. We need a new generation of leaders who have the guts to make America the country it was meant to be by our God-fearing Founding Fathers.
Fiscal conservatism goes without saying. The Taxpayer's Bill of Rights protected Colorado citizens for many years until it was compromised, first, by Republicans and then subsequently shredded by Democrats. Who's going to stand up again for the Citizen?
Illegal immigration is a concern for all. I have no problem with illegal immigrants themselves, except for the fact that they're breaking the law. Laws should be enforced if they're just (i.e. fair, right, correct) laws, and gotten rid of if they're not. Border security is a just law, and we need to treat both, our citizens and our non-citizens "justly."
And the cause of education is served by having choices as to where to send our children, which would best be served by tax credits for private or home schooling without overbearing government oversight.
There are many other issues which I might consider, but these are the highlights. Fortunately, though in years past we might not have seen alot of candidates who were serious about these issues, this year has brought out a number of very promising citizen leaders, and I hope you will enable me to support them on your behalf.
In case you're wondering about my qualifications to judge, I did serve at the Capitol for 7 years in public relations roles with both, the Governor's Office and the State House. But I DID NOT drink the rust-tainted water (no, seriously -- don't drink from the Capitol water fountains!). I've also been associated with the Colorado Republican Assembly, which is a group of committed conservatives within the GOP.
I have training and experience in campaign management, messsaging and campaign strategy, as well as in understanding every angle of the issues, and I can tell if someone knows what they're talking about and whether they have a fair chance of winning. I can even help them out with advice and counsel if they need it.
I'm not against supporting principled long-shot candidates, but I'll concentrate the money I'm entrusted with for maximum long-term effect, and that means selecting for both, principle and viability.
Lastly, I'll mention that I have also registered a "small donor committee" -- the Conservative Renewal Fund (CRF) -- which can only accept donations of $50 per person, but which can actually give much more money per candidate than CCA can. You CAN donate to both, CCA and the Renewal Fund. You may still donate if you're not a resident of Colorado, but you MUST be a US citizen.
Frankly, since a Small Donor Committee can distribute money in larger chunks than a political committee, $50 donated to the Conservative Renewal Fund might actually have more impact than $100 donated here. Please consider donating there first, and if you can donate more, come back to this site.
I would be blessed to be YOUR agent to support these worthy candidates. Please donate to help them out!
Sincerely,
Ed Hanks
720-301-4270
The strength of reaction against the headlong lurch of this country toward socialism under Obama now in 2010 is very like what we saw in 1978, as Jimmy Carter showed us how bad things could get. That means the scene is set for a Ronald Reagan, too.
In Colorado, we've seen our own version of Obama-lite, and it hasn't set well with the population as a whole. The opportunity exists here too -- THIS year.
Colorado Conservative Action (CCA) stands ready to play a role in supporting this "farm team" of conservatives here in the Rocky Mountains.
CCA is a "political committee," registered with the Secretary of State's office, which means I can accept donations of any amount up to $525 from any person (and a recent Supreme Court ruling may mean that "person" can include a business - if you're interested in donating as a business ask me and I'll look it up for sure) during this election cycle. I can take $525 from each spouse in your family, if you're willing to give that much to help out the conservative cause.
The rules also say I must split that money up in increments to each candidate. Fortunately, I know already there are at least a dozen legislative candidates who are solid conservatives, plus some promising candidates running for statewide office.
If you want to donate money to candidates who are certified, committed conservatives, CCA is a great place to donate. Certainly, I encourage you to donate to individual candidates, too. But there is an added "multiplicative factor" from donating to a political committee that adds to your voice. I promise, as registered agent for CCA, that I will check these people out on their conservative principles using my "highly developed" senses for detecting evasion or subterfuge.
To Donate up to $525 maximum now, click this button
Must be a U.S. Citizen
What are MY standards for THEM to stand by?
There is no right more fundamental than the Right to Life. If the government thinks it can kill you, then you HAVE no other rights. I will only support candidates who can think clearly about pro-life issues, and that includes support for this year's Amendment 62, the Personhood Amendment to protect unborn children from conception forward.
If you cannot defend yourself against those who think they have the power to take from you, then you don't really have many other rights to exercise either. The God-given right to keep and bear arms is meant to be guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment, and we've got some "shoring up" to do on this front! Other amendments are supposed to guarantee the God-given right to property ("Thou shalt not steal") and freedom from search and seizure (yes, God forbids kidnapping too).
And if the 10th Amendment were being more strongly adhered to, these things would not be so out of balance as they are.
None of these rights I've already listed has been adequately protected by our leaders in Washington or Denver, and I sense a reticence even among traditional Republican leaders to protect them. We need a new generation of leaders who have the guts to make America the country it was meant to be by our God-fearing Founding Fathers.
Fiscal conservatism goes without saying. The Taxpayer's Bill of Rights protected Colorado citizens for many years until it was compromised, first, by Republicans and then subsequently shredded by Democrats. Who's going to stand up again for the Citizen?
Illegal immigration is a concern for all. I have no problem with illegal immigrants themselves, except for the fact that they're breaking the law. Laws should be enforced if they're just (i.e. fair, right, correct) laws, and gotten rid of if they're not. Border security is a just law, and we need to treat both, our citizens and our non-citizens "justly."
And the cause of education is served by having choices as to where to send our children, which would best be served by tax credits for private or home schooling without overbearing government oversight.
There are many other issues which I might consider, but these are the highlights. Fortunately, though in years past we might not have seen alot of candidates who were serious about these issues, this year has brought out a number of very promising citizen leaders, and I hope you will enable me to support them on your behalf.
In case you're wondering about my qualifications to judge, I did serve at the Capitol for 7 years in public relations roles with both, the Governor's Office and the State House. But I DID NOT drink the rust-tainted water (no, seriously -- don't drink from the Capitol water fountains!). I've also been associated with the Colorado Republican Assembly, which is a group of committed conservatives within the GOP.
I have training and experience in campaign management, messsaging and campaign strategy, as well as in understanding every angle of the issues, and I can tell if someone knows what they're talking about and whether they have a fair chance of winning. I can even help them out with advice and counsel if they need it.
I'm not against supporting principled long-shot candidates, but I'll concentrate the money I'm entrusted with for maximum long-term effect, and that means selecting for both, principle and viability.
Lastly, I'll mention that I have also registered a "small donor committee" -- the Conservative Renewal Fund (CRF) -- which can only accept donations of $50 per person, but which can actually give much more money per candidate than CCA can. You CAN donate to both, CCA and the Renewal Fund. You may still donate if you're not a resident of Colorado, but you MUST be a US citizen.
Frankly, since a Small Donor Committee can distribute money in larger chunks than a political committee, $50 donated to the Conservative Renewal Fund might actually have more impact than $100 donated here. Please consider donating there first, and if you can donate more, come back to this site.
I would be blessed to be YOUR agent to support these worthy candidates. Please donate to help them out!
Sincerely,
Ed Hanks
720-301-4270
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