YOU CAN HELP: Between now and the primary in Missouri on August [...]]]>

August 3rd is your chance to let congress know how you feel and protect Missourians from the worst provisions of Big Government Health Care. We cannot take the vote for granted. The Missouri Hospital Association is spending $200,000 to defeat the measure.

YOU CAN HELP: Between now and the primary in Missouri on August 3rd volunteers are needed to help with phone banking for passage of Prop C. Even if you only have a couple of hours to spare your help would be greatly appreciated. Hours are very flexible. For more information contact Bev at 314-608-0168.

LOCATION:
Pillar in the Valley
229 Chesterfield Business Parkway
Chesterfield, MO 63005 – Map

Prop C Phone Bank Schedule – Call Bev 314-608-0168

State have both rights and responsibilities.   Arizona acted to protect its citizens, its neighborhoods and its business.  Not only [...]]]> The injunction handed down in US v Arizona is outrageous.  The fact that the Federal government claims that it cannot- or more accurately will not – protect the citizens of Arizona should not pre-empt the state from doing the job.

State have both rights and responsibilities.   Arizona acted to protect its citizens, its neighborhoods and its business.  Not only has the Federal government – including Congress – failed to do their job they added insult to injury by suing Arizona to prevent them from doing it.  Who then does Arizona sue to get Congress and the Executive to perform their  duties?

This administration has succeeded by judicial fiat in thwarting the clear will of the citizens of Arizona. This whole exercise is as shameful as it is wrong.  Our constitution and its bill of rights is being neglected and ignored. We need to return to these documents immediately.

Carnahan should follow Senator Kerry’s Lead and Pay Up

(ST. LOUIS, MO.) July 28, 2010 – Join Ed Martin for a press conference at the St. Louis landing of the Mississippi River across from the Arch. As word spreads of Senator John Kerry coming forward to pay [...]]]> IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact: Theresa Petry, (314) 807-7077

Carnahan should follow Senator Kerry’s Lead and Pay Up

(ST. LOUIS, MO.) July 28, 2010 – Join Ed Martin for a press conference at the St. Louis landing of the Mississippi River across from the Arch. As word spreads of Senator John Kerry coming forward to pay taxes on his yacht moored in another state, Ed Martin calls on Congressman Russ Carnahan to step forward and pay his taxes too.

When: Today July 28, 2010 at 11:30am

Where: Top of the stairs near the Arch

Just like Senator Kerry avoided paying taxes on his 76-foot yacht mooring it in Rhode Island, Congressman Carnahan is avoiding paying personal property taxes on his 42-foot yacht by docking it in Alton, Illinois instead of his hometown.

Unlike Senator Kerry, who in a recent written statement said, “The payment is being made promptly,” Congressman Carnahan continues to dodge taxes and questions surrounding his yacht. Kerry came forward in a matter of days; Carnahan’s tax evasion was brought to light in April yet the Congressman is still trying to sweep it under the rug.

Carnahan’s scandal delves deeper than just tax evasion too. His boat, “Attractive Nuisance,” went unregistered for years according to the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Information Exchange. And he neglected to disclose his LLC on his yacht for years too.

For more information about Martin’s background and the campaign, visit EdMartinforCongress.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @ed4congress.

Theresa Petry
Press Secretary
“Ed Martin for Congress”
(314) 807-7077 (cell)

theresa.petry@edmartinforcongress.com
www.edmartinforcongress.com

Why did it take so long for  The Most Honest, Most Open and Most Ethical Congress in History™ [...]]]> Representative Charlie Rangel, after years of foot-dragging by The Most Honest, Most Open and Most Ethical Congress in History™, has actually been charged by the House with ethical lapses, and actually faces an investigation.

Why did it take so long for  The Most Honest, Most Open and Most Ethical Congress in History™ to get around to looking into what are clear and egregious violations?  To quote the Beatles, Congressman Rangel got by with a little help from his friends.

One of his friends was Congressman Russ Carnahan.  In his time in office, Russ Carnahan repeatedly voted to keep investigators out of the powerful Ways and Means Committee chairman’s affairs.  At least five times, Russ Carnahan was part of the ad hoc “Save Charlie Caucus”.  You can imagine how appreciative Charlie Rangel must have been.  Considering the comparison below between Russ Carnahan and Charlie Rangel, you can imagine how much Russ Carnahan would appreciate the precedent.

Russ Carnahan	Charles Rangel
Voted for tax increases, but avoided Missouri personal property taxes by parking yacht accross the river in Illinois	Voted for tax increases, but simply did not pay his taxes
Used his position to get 90 million in stimulus funds for his brother Tom Carnahan’s company, Wind Capital Group	Used his positions to get tax breaks for donors to a library named after him.
“Forgot” to disclose ownership in two corporations, one that owned his yacht, the other used in a sweetheart real estate deal with two campaign donors.	“Forgot” to pay taxes on rental property in the Dominican Republic.
Paid himself “rent” for office space out of campaign contributions, though his corporation did not appear to own office space.	Using rent controlled apartments for office space

Charlie Rangel is a lifelong liberal, clearly I disagree with him vigorously on issues. He is also a wounded veteran, having served his nation honorably.  I find it tragic that over the decades his career rotted out – an argument for term limits I believe.  Russ Carnahan’s lapses are a miniature version, different largely in degree, not by type.  Russ and Charlie have parallel voting records, and in less than a decade, Russ has carved out a similar path toward the worst precincts of Washington.

I am running my campaign like I want Washington to run – lean and thrifty.  I am proud of how the campaign staff squeezes every drop of benefit from contributions.  You can count on your contribution of any amount – $10, $30, $50 or $100 beign used wisely.

In just a few days, the primary will be over.  Some of you have the means to give the maximum prior to the election.  Your total contribution of $2400 before August 3rd will helpo us win in November.

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Special Project Launched to Help Fight Voter Fraud

(ST. LOUIS, MO.) July 26, 2010 – With Missouri’s primary election about a week away 3rd district congressional candidate Ed Martin is spearheading a special project aimed at fighting voter fraud. The Count Every Vote Unit is a team of people [...]]]> IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact: Theresa Petry, (314) 807-7077

Special Project Launched to Help Fight Voter Fraud

(ST. LOUIS, MO.) July 26, 2010 – With Missouri’s primary election about a week away 3rd district congressional candidate Ed Martin is spearheading a special project aimed at fighting voter fraud. The Count Every Vote Unit is a team of people who will canvass area polling places to help ensure our area’s elections take place in a fair, honest and impartial manner. The Count Every Vote Unit is comprised of attorneys, poll watchers, and poll challengers. They will broadcast any problems they see via Twitter, Facebook, and our website edmartinforcongress.com. Anyone who suspects fraud or sees anything suspicious is reminded to call and report it to the Secretary of State’s office.

“As someone who has never run for office before, there is a lot to learn.  The problem of voter fraud and the need to fight every day to make every vote count is something that I know from my time working on the Election Board. I will be vigilant in my quest to ensure that every eligible person is able to vote and to make sure voter fraud is not an issue,” said Ed Martin.

As chairman of the St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners, Ed Martin was tasked with cleaning up city elections and he did just that. He stood strong and took on ACORN’s long standing attempts to corrupt our voting process. Ed Martin vows to continue to help empower voters.

Missouri’s Secretary of State, Robin Carnahan, has a cozy relationship with the former group ACORN, now called MORE or Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment. Robin’s former chief of staff and current campaign manager has direct ties to ACORN.

The Department of Justice pursued, for three years, a case against Missouri for failing to clean up the process. “When filed in 2005, one-third of Missouri counties had more registered voters than voting-age residents. What’s more, Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan,… contended that her office had no obligation to ensure individual counties were complying with the federal law mandating a cleanup of their voter rolls.” (Wall Street Journal, John Fund, July 8, 2010)

One obvious way to help cut down on fraud is to require voters to present photo ID, something both Robin and Russ Carnahan oppose. Congressman Russ Carnahan said “No” to requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections.

For more information about Martin’s background and the campaign, visit EdMartinforCongress.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @ed4congress.

Theresa Petry
Press Secretary
“Ed Martin for Congress”
(314) 807-7077 (cell)

theresa.petry@edmartinforcongress.com
www.edmartinforcongress.com

A Staggering 11.1% Unemployment Rate in St. Louis City

(ST. LOUIS, MO.) July 24, 2010 – As families start checking their list of school supplies needed many must face the fact they simply can’t afford the notebooks, pencils, clothes, and shoes their children need. Missouri currently has a [...]]]> IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact: Theresa Petry, (314) 807-7077

A Staggering 11.1% Unemployment Rate in St. Louis City

(ST. LOUIS, MO.) July 24, 2010 – As families start checking their list of school supplies needed many must face the fact they simply can’t afford the notebooks, pencils, clothes, and shoes their children need. Missouri currently has a 9.1% unemployment rate but delve deeper into the statistics and you will see that parts of Missouri’s 3rd district are even higher. Jefferson County holds a 9.6% unemployment rate and St. Louis City holds a staggering 11.1%. St. Louis County and Sainte Genevieve Counties are 8.6% and 8.4% respectively.

The lack of family sustaining jobs in the area has taken its toll on families. Too many must make the sacrifice of sending their children back to school unequipped with the needed tools for them to learn properly. The excitement of shopping for new school clothes, typically seen this time of year, will for many be drowned out by the simple need of trying to survive in these tough times.

“It is heartbreaking to see our children continue to be burdened by a recession. And it is disheartening to know our government’s answer to the problem is to continue to spend and pile the burden of debt onto them as well. We must stop the wasteful spending and concentrate on jobs. Our children’s future depends on it. I’m so grateful to know that there are at least organizations like our local National Council of Jewish Women to lend a helping hand in such a time of need,” said congressional candidate Ed Martin.

The St. Louis National Council of Jewish Women will hold its 10 annual “Back to School Store” Sunday July 25th. This year, to meet the growing need, it will welcome 1,000 students. The children will be paired with a volunteer personal shopper as they pick out brand new clothes, coats, toiletries and school supplies.

For more information about Martin’s background and the campaign, visit EdMartinforCongress.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @ed4congress.

Theresa Petry
Press Secretary
“Ed Martin for Congress”
(314) 807-7077 (cell)

theresa.petry@edmartinforcongress.com
www.edmartinforcongress.com

(ST. LOUIS, MO.) July 23, 2010 – Today, the political world is wondering about the stalled fundraising of Congressman Russ Carnahan as his opponent Ed Martin continues to surge.  In the final report before the primary, Carnahan reports raising just over $9,000, [...]]]> Final Fundraising Report before Primary Shows Cash on Hand Gap Closing

(ST. LOUIS, MO.) July 23, 2010 – Today, the political world is wondering about the stalled fundraising of Congressman Russ Carnahan as his opponent Ed Martin continues to surge.  In the final report before the primary, Carnahan reports raising just over $9,000, while Ed Martin nearly doubled this with more than $18,000.

More troubling for Democrat watchers is Carnahan’s big spending.  The FEC reports show Carnahan spent quite a bit more than he actually brought in. He only raised $9,375 yet he spent $12,432. A portion of his expenses went to relocating even more staff to help with his campaign. Carnahan now employs two Capitol Hill politicos as his top staffers Angela Barranco from Whip Crowley’s office and Angela Guyadeen from Marion Berry’s office, not to mention another staffer brought in from Louisiana.

Meanwhile Ed Martin continues to show steady growth and common sense spending as he quickly closes in on Carnahan regarding his campaign’s cash on hand. Ed Martin raised $18,207 yet only spent $6,805.

“Even in fundraising Congressman Carnahan serves as a prime example of the wasteful spending that is currently so rampant in Washington. The people of Missouri’s 3^rd district don’t want someone who would throw away money on hiring Washington-insiders to help them do their bidding. They want a representative who uses common sense when it comes to money – someone who will take spending seriously. Carnahan’s spending is on track with the deficit problems plaguing our country and mortgaging our children’s future,’ said congressional candidate Ed Martin.

Ed Martin’s fundraising speaks volumes as to what the people want. In these last days before the primary, candidates are required to report contributions over $1,000 within 48 hours.  Ed Martin just received two of these from Missourians who are worried about the future. Carnahan has reported none.

For more information about Martin’s background and the campaign, visit EdMartinforCongress.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @ed4congress.

Theresa Petry
Press Secretary
“Ed Martin for Congress”
(314) 807-7077 (cell)

theresa.petry@edmartinforcongress.com
www.edmartinforcongress.com

Calls Ed Martin the “Real Deal”

(ST. LOUIS, MO.) July 22, 2010 – Nationally syndicated columnist and author David Limbaugh is publicly supporting Ed Martin for Congress in Missouri’s 3rd district. You can find video of Limbaugh saying he is “whole heartedly for Ed Martin.” He continues on calling [...]]]> IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact: Theresa Petry, (314) 807-7077

Calls Ed Martin the “Real Deal”

(ST. LOUIS, MO.) July 22, 2010 – Nationally syndicated columnist and author David Limbaugh is publicly supporting Ed Martin for Congress in Missouri’s 3rd district. You can find video of Limbaugh saying he is “whole heartedly for Ed Martin.” He continues on calling Ed Martin a, “very impressive guy, true authentic conservative unlike so many who are running and who are already in office. So please do everything you can to support Ed Martin.”

This endorsement from such a prominent conservative, motivational speaker, columnist and author speaks volumes as to where Ed Martin stands on the issues.

“David Limbaugh and I have become great friends in recent years. We have served as a sounding board for one another as we both take a stand against the atrocities of our current Congress and government. He knows I will do everything in my power to stop the wasteful spending of Washington and stop them from their attempts to take away our freedoms. I am grateful for his support,” said congressional candidate Ed Martin.

For more information about Martin’s background and the campaign, visit EdMartinforCongress.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @ed4congress.

Theresa Petry
Press Secretary
“Ed Martin for Congress”
(314) 807-7077 (cell)

theresa.petry@edmartinforcongress.com
www.edmartinforcongress.com