“We had 433 people give under $200 or less and those are the people that really need representation in Washington,” said Martin.  “I want them to know that I am not spending their [...]]]> (St. Louis) – October 15, 2011 – Ed Martin’s Campaign for Congress raised over $115,000 in the third financial quarter with 553 individual contributions.

“We had 433 people give under $200 or less and those are the people that really need representation in Washington,” said Martin.  “I want them to know that I am not spending their hard earned money on expensive consultants and upscale cocktail parties but on getting the conservative message out.”

A week from today, Ed will attend his 50th “Ask Ed” Meet and Greet.  These are opportunities for Ed to stoke the fire that is the conservative movement while listening to the voters of MO-2 about what they are most concerned about.

“Above all else, we need to get the message to our young people that our best days are not behind us,” Martin continued.  ”America can do better, and if we get our young people to believe in our conservative principles, it will do better.”

While it’s been several months since Ed announced his run for congress, the shear amount of people that have donated to Ed’s campaign makes it seem as if his last campaign never ended.  Ambassador Wagner may have some friends with deep pockets, but there is no denying the support for Ed knowing that over 94,000 people, many of whom live in Missouri’s new second district, have gone to the ballot box to say, “I’m for Ed”.

For more information, please email rush@edmartinforcongress.com or call (314) 256-1776.

For more information about Martin’s background and the campaign, visit EdMartinforCongress.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @Ed4USCongress. Contact the campaign office at 314-256-1776.

Americans for Prosperity, The St. Louis Tea Party, United for Missouri and many other organizations advocating for small government are holding The “Cut Spending – Create Jobs” Rally today from 5:00pm to 6:30pm in St. [...]]]> President Obama to attend $25,000 per person fundraiser today at home of major stimulus recipient Tom Carnahan in St. Louis.

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Americans for Prosperity, The St. Louis Tea Party, United for Missouri and many other organizations advocating for small government are holding The “Cut Spending – Create Jobs” Rally today from 5:00pm to 6:30pm in St. Louis’ Forest Park along Lindell Blvd. to protest the President’s reckless spending and his unwillingness to listen to the American people.

(St. Louis) – October 4, 2011 - When 71% of Missourians voted down Obamacare’s healthcare mandate, the Obama administration still didn’t get the message that the majority of Americans don’t want Obamacare.  Now, Governor Nixon joins Obama in thwarting the will of the people by attempting to set up a healthcare exchange in Missouri to implement the first stages of Obamacare.

In response, the Ed Martin for Congress Campaign launched www.StopMObamacare.com.  In the past two weeks, over 1,000 Missourians have signed the petition to tell President Obama and Governor Nixon that the people of Missouri have had enough.

“Governor Nixon’s scheme to help implement Obamacare, now referred to as ‘MObamacare‘, is another prime example of Obama’s plan to ‘fundamentally transform’ America regardless of what the American people want or what the Constitution allows,” said Ed Martin.  ”Obama is in St. Louis today so that Tom Carnahan can pay him back for the $107 million stimulus dollars with a $25,000 per person fundraiser at Carnahan’s home.  Obama should take a break from collecting payback for “spreading the wealth” to his friends  and grant Missouri, along with every other state, a waiver from Obamacare like the 1,700 he has already handed out.”

For more information, please email rush@edmartinforcongress.com or call (314) 256-1776.

For more information about Martin’s background and the campaign, visit EdMartinforCongress.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @Ed4USCongress. Contact the campaign office at 314-256-1776.

(St. Louis) – October 3, 2011 - As the Carnahan clan prepares to host President Obama at the St. Louis mansion of Windmill Mogul Tom Carnahan, Ed Martin has sent a letter requesting that famed Congressman Darrell [...]]]> With Pelosi family getting money for solar and Carnahan for wind, questions of conflict of interest swirl

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(St. Louis) – October 3, 2011 - As the Carnahan clan prepares to host President Obama at the St. Louis mansion of Windmill Mogul Tom Carnahan, Ed Martin has sent a letter requesting that famed Congressman Darrell Issa open an investigation into the $107 million Stimulus payment that the Carnahan family received.

“We are seeing that “pay to play” Chicago-style politics has extended to Missouri with President Obama coming to town to cash in on the Stimulus payments to the Carnahans,” said Ed Martin.  “It is high time to investigate exactly how Tom Carnahan requested and received the $107 million.  We need to see all applications, all correspondence, and while under oath we need answers from all the Carnahans as to how they received the money.  In these difficult times, Americans want to know why some connected insiders think it is okay to take millions for themselves and their families.”

Click here to see Ed Martin’s letter to Congressman Issa.

(St. Louis) – September 29, 2011 - After a spirited debate between Ambassador Ann Wagner and Ed Martin, MO-2 voters came away knowing they have a fighter for them and their families in Ed Martin.  Ed’s message that “voting is not enough” clearly resonated with the crowd.

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(St. Louis) – September 29, 2011 - After a spirited debate between Ambassador Ann Wagner and Ed Martin, MO-2 voters came away knowing they have a fighter for them and their families in Ed Martin.  Ed’s message that “voting is not enough” clearly resonated with the crowd.

“If you didn’t know it before, this debate proved that Ed Martin is the true conservative in this race,” Dave Nations, Des Peres Resident.

“Ed has been walking the walk in St. Louis for years, and I have no doubt that’s what he will do in Washington,” said Chuck McCloskey, President of St. Louis Pachyderms and Ballwin resident.

“With Ed as our next Congressmen, I know the future is bright for St. Louis,” said Sandy Cathcart, Bridgeton resident.

Scripted answers from handlers may have worked in the past, but the American people have awakened. They want genuine answers from serious people that care about the people they represent.  Ed’s lead in the polls and in the ground game will no doubt benefit from his principled answers in the debate.

For more information about Martin’s background and the campaign, visit EdMartinforCongress.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @Ed4USCongress. Contact the campaign office at 314-256-1776.

(St. Louis) – September 9, 2011 – After consultation with local leaders and republican groups on their desired formats, Ed Martin’s Campaign is pleased to announce the first round of debates and candidate forums for his primary race to capture Todd Akin’s vacant Congressional seat.

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(St. Louis) – September 9, 2011 – After consultation with local leaders and republican groups on their desired formats, Ed Martin’s Campaign is pleased to announce the first round of debates and candidate forums for his primary race to capture Todd Akin’s vacant Congressional seat.

“Ed is looking forward to debating and discussing the issues in an open and transparent manor,” said Rush James, Communications Director for Ed Martin.  ”The great thing about primaries is they allow the electorate to ask candidates tough questions and hold them accountable.”

Saturday October 1, 2011 – Debate @ the Chesterfield Drury Hotel from 3PM-5PM

Hosted by: State Committeeman Chris Howard, Rep. Tim Jones,  State Committeeman Dennis Broadbrooks and State Committeewoman Jane Jokerst
(Confirmed by Ambassador Wagner)

Monday November 21, 2011 – Debate @ Culpepper’s on HWY K in O’Fallon from 6PM-8PM
Hosted by: Lewis and Clark Pachyderms (Confirmed by Ambassador Wagner)

Monday December 5, 2011 – Debate @ American Legion Post in Kirkwood from – 6PM-8PM
Hosted by: Bonhomme Township

Tuesday January 10, 2012 – Debate @ location (TBD) from 7PM-9PM
Hosted by: Tesson Ferry Township (Date is tentative)

Wednesday February 29, 2012 – Debate @ St. Louis Mid – County Library in Clayton from 7PM-9PM
Hosted by: Clayton Township, University Township, and Hadley Township (Date is tentative)
(Tentative Confirmation by Ambassador Wagner)

For more information, please email rush@edmartinforcongress.com or call (314) 256-1776.

For more information about Martin’s background and the campaign, visit EdMartinforCongress.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @Ed4USCongress. Contact the campaign office at 314-256-1776.

(St. Louis) – September 12, 2011 - Ed Martin, candidate for Missouri’s Second Congressional District, is launching a new website, (www.StopMObamacare.com) to show President Obama and Governor Nixon that Missouri is still a sovereign state that represents the will of its people.  And that we don’t want the Missouri implementation of [...]]]> Sign The Petition Today

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(St. Louis) – September 12, 2011 - Ed Martin, candidate for Missouri’s Second Congressional District, is launching a new website, (www.StopMObamacare.com) to show President Obama and Governor Nixon that Missouri is still a sovereign state that represents the will of its people.  And that we don’t want the Missouri implementation of Obamacare, so-called MObamacare!

When 71% of Missourians said “no” last August via Proposition C, the Health Care Freedom Act, Obama administration stooges like Eric Holder and David Axelrod claimed that its passage was somehow NOT indicative of how Americans felt about Obamacare.  Although the majority of Americans are vehemently opposed to it, they are pushing ahead and forcing MObamacare on Missourians.

“We didn’t want Obamcare when Pelosi-Reid-Obama forced it on is, not when we voted for Prop C in record numbers and not now when Jay Nixon is secretly implementing MObamacare,” said Martin. “Our elected officials have treated us as though they always know better than the people they represent, and it’s become clear that the people have had enough.  I challenge all who cherish freedom and our way of life to stand with me in saying NO to Mobamacare.”

www.StopMObamacare.com will gather signatures and help galvinize opposition to MOBamacare.
(Mobamacare is the term to describe the scheme to implement Obamacare here in Missouri through minions of the President, namely Governor Jay Nixon.)

For more information about Martin’s background and the campaign, visit EdMartinforCongress.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @Ed4USCongress. Contact the campaign office at 314-256-1776.

Dear Friend,

Are you fed up with Washington?  Are you tired of seeing our country throw cash after clunkers, mortgage our children’s future and bow to foreign powers like China? Are you sick of seeing our so-called leaders sink us farther into debt while our jobs continue to evaporate?

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Dear Friend,

Are you fed up with Washington?  Are you tired of seeing our country throw cash after clunkers, mortgage our children’s future and bow to foreign powers like China? Are you sick of seeing our so-called leaders sink us farther into debt while our jobs continue to evaporate?

Well, I am. And I need you to help me do something about it.

I’ve decided it’s time to stand up and do something about to clean up Washington: I’ve decided to help Ed Martin become our next Congressman!

Ed Martin asked me to be Chairman of his campaign and I said YES!  With Todd Akin vacating this seat to run for US Senate we must elect a principled conservative to continue his pro-growth, pro-family, pro-America struggle.

I know Ed is the best possible choice.

Unlike so many politicians who continue to betray our trust and let us down, Ed says what he means and means what he says. Ed makes no apologies for his conservative beliefs and principles.  We need elected officials with conviction,passion and courage. And that’s my friend Ed Martin.

I’ve known Ed for years but really got to know him, his drive, and character in 2009 when he took on the liberal golden boy, Congressman Russ Carnahan.  Ed organized and ran a grassroots campaign like I have never seen. Although he came up short, Ed held Carnahan to 48.9% … UNREAL!

Thanks to Ed’s extraordinary effort, Republicans picked up the Jefferson County Executive, the County Council majority and a number of state legislative seats in Jefferson and St. Louis County.  Ed’s hard work paid off and changed Jefferson County from blue to red.   I was proud to help in that effort and I can’t wait to hit the campaign trail now.

Ed is exactly what we need…a fighter.

Ed isn’t just some Johnny-Come-Lately. Ed’s been right here, fighting for us, for years!

Ed’s commitment to our jobs and families was no more evident than in 2008 when InBev was in negotiations to take over Anheuser-Busch.  Ed started SaveAB.com to combat the takeover and gained 85,000 followers to join the fight.  While the effort was unsuccessful, as a private citizen, Ed chose to stand up for what he believed in and fight for what he knew to be right.  Ed had nothing to gain other than helping American workers keep their jobs.

Ed was Executive Director of Missouri Club for Growth, the low-tax, small government advocacy group.  Ed also served as the president of Missouri Roundtable for Life and founded the group Term Limits for Missouri to ensure all Missouri office holders are held accountable.

But good intentions and a great work ethic aren’t enough in today’s political world. That’s why we need your help and we need it now!

Campaigns are costly, from the yard signs, stickers, mailings and TV time to get the word out about Ed.  This is why I am asking you to please support my friend Ed Martin with a contribution TODAY of $100, $250, $500, $1,000, or even the maximum contribution of $2,500.  There is no one I know that works harder than Ed, and you rest assured knowing that he will earn every penny that comes his way.

Please join me in supporting Ed Martin for Congress.  Together we will reclaim America.

God Bless,

Allen Icet Chairman, Ed Martin for Congress

Donate online at EdMartinforCongress.com or send your contribution to
Ed Martin For Congress
PO Box 29480
St. Louis, MO 63126

(St. Louis) – September 17, 2011 – The men who drafted the constitution at the 1787 Constitutional Convention understood that the power of a country as great as America even then, was too great for one man or one group of men to control.  They never intended for large pieces of legislation that [...]]]> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(St. Louis) – September 17, 2011 – The men who drafted the constitution at the 1787 Constitutional Convention understood that the power of a country as great as America even then, was too great for one man or one group of men to control.  They never intended for large pieces of legislation that could “fundamentally” change our country to ever make it through Congress.  The federal government and in particular the Executive Branch have been consolidating power for decades now and their greed is drowning out the will of the people.

The power grab in Washington is the fault of both Democrats and Republicans and will require “outsiders” like Ed Martin, who refuse to go along with the status quo to bring the voice of the people back to the forefront of our country’s agenda.

Last year at this time, Ed Martin was surging in the polls against Russ Carnahan on is way to doing something no Republican had done in St. Louis in over 50 years.  Ed earned almost 48% of the vote in a district that was 60% Democrat!  Now, in a new district that is 53.5% Republican, Ed leads his opponent that establishment has dubbed the “favorite” by over 22%.

Today, we are having a Money Bomb for Ed in honor of Constitution Day to elect a true Constitutional Conservative to the U.S. Congress.  With your continued support of $100, $500, $1,000, or even the maximum contribution of $2,500, I believe we can elect Ed Martin and take a large step in restoring the Constitution for our future generations.

Please support Ed as much as you are able:
Constitution Day Money Bomb for Ed Martin.

For more information about Martin’s background and the campaign, visit EdMartinforCongress.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @Ed4USCongress. Contact the campaign office at 314-256-1776.

(St. Louis) – September 15, 2011 – Over a year ago, Missourian’s flat out rejected Obamacare with 71% of the vote.  An interim Missouri Senate Committee has been tasked to study the Missouri Health Exchange Commission required by Obamacare.  This [...]]]> With Jay Nixon in Cahoots With Obama, You Must Act and I Will Defend Your Leadership

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(St. Louis) – September 15, 2011 – Over a year ago, Missourian’s flat out rejected Obamacare with 71% of the vote.  An interim Missouri Senate Committee has been tasked to study the Missouri Health Exchange Commission required by Obamacare.  This Commission is the first step in implementing Obamacare which would have devastating effects on an already stagnant U.S. economy through “job killing” tax hikes.  Today at 8AM, the interim Senate Committee will be holding a meeting to accept public testimony.  Below is Ed Martin’s testimony to the Committee’s Chairman, Senator Scott Rupp in which he asked the Missouri Leadership to defend the will of the people.

Dear Mr. Chairman,

One of the grave threats to our nation is Obamacare.  It is a bad bill of over 2800 pages (with its two companion pieces of legislation) and it will destroy health care, damage our society, and centralize power in the federal government in a way that our founders never intended and that we should resist with all means.

I oppose the state setting up a Health Insurance Exchange by Missouri.  We have seen already that Governor Jay Nixon is in cahoots with President Obama.  Not content to just campaign for Obama in 2008, Nixon is now implementing the Obama agenda by accepting Obamacare dollars and preparing to take the next steps toward Obamacare’s obvious goal of government-controlled health care.

Please start now: say NO to Obamacare.  Missourians don’t want it AND it is outside of the scope and power of the federal government as limited by the U.S. Constitution.

I offer you my assurance that, when in office, I will be on your side (and will cover your back) against the federal government.

Thank you for leading on this issue.

All the best,
Ed Martin

For more information about Martin’s background and the campaign, visit EdMartinforCongress.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @Ed4USCongress. Contact the campaign office at 314-256-1776.

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(St. Louis) – September 14, 2011 – Ed Martin spent the morning yesterday working side by side with Randy McArthur and the hard-working team at McArthur’s Bakery.

“When you work with someone, you hear what is really happening and that’s what happened yesterday at McArthur’s” [...]]]> Working Alongside Americans in Small Business, Challenges Become Clear.

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(St. Louis) – September 14, 2011 – Ed Martin spent the morning yesterday working side by side with Randy McArthur and the hard-working team at McArthur’s Bakery.

“When you work with someone, you hear what is really happening and that’s what happened yesterday at McArthur’s” said Ed Martin. “Workers are feeling more strain and worry and business owners are feeling pinched by high fuel prices, too many regulations, and soaring health care costs.  McArthur’s Bakery and businesses like it are the backbone of America and they are under assault by Obama and his policies.  We need elected officials who will not go along but will fight back.”

To see the full video of Ed’s experience at McArthur’s, please click here.

For more information, please email rush@edmartinforcongress.com or call (314) 256-1776.

For more information about Martin’s background and the campaign, visit EdMartinforCongress.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @Ed4USCongress. Contact the campaign office at 314-256-1776.