John Thrasher Joins Social Security Protectors

John Thrasher (CD2) and over 200 Democratic candidates and members of Congress jointly go "on offense" against Republican threats to Social Security

Full candidate list at: SocialSecurityProtectors.com

October 18, 2010 - Glendale, AZ -Today, John Thrasher joined over 200 other Democratic candidates, and members of Congress, across the nation in jointly going "on offense" against Republican plans to cut Social Security - by promising to oppose any cuts, any raising of the retirement age, and any privatization of one of America's most popular and successful programs for seniors and workers.

"Republicans have made clear they will work to cut Social Security, and privatize Social Security, and in some cases they believe Social Security is unconstitutional," said Mr. Thrasher. "I will oppose cuts, protect Social Security, and be a solid fighter for middle-class workers, seniors, and families."

The coalition announced today was organized by the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC), a 450,000 member grassroots organization that advocates for progressive candidates and policies. Over 90 candidates today joined over 135 members of Congress who signed a letter circulated by House Progressive Caucus Chair Raul Grijalva (AZ) this past month, which was supported by groups like the PCCC, Social Security Works, the Strengthen Social Security Campaign, MoveOn.org and others.

The joint candidate campaign was announced today in an email to PCCC members by Jack Conway, the Attorney General of Kentucky whose opponent for Senate this year, Rand Paul, believes Social Security is unconstitutional.

"With a Tea Party deep on the fringe, the way for Democrats to win in 2010 is to have a spine -- and go on offense," said Conway. "We're saying no privatization, no raising the retirement age, no messing with the best program for seniors and workers in American history -- and no mincing words about it."

 JOHN THRASHER FOR CONGRESS

It's Time For Arizona to Send Trent Franks Packing!

Folks, we are getting down to the wire here and I’m feeling terribly anxious about this election. A day when Jan Brewer is considered a great statesman, and people from around the country calling for her to run for president, is a sad day for Arizona indeed. I shake my head so much it has become a natural occurrence even as I sleep. 

But this isn’t about Jan Brewer, although I have a few choice words for her as well. This is about my Congressman, Trent Franks who has “represented” Arizona’s CD2 since 2002.

I had the opportunity to see him in action  at a town hall meeting in Kingman. http://bit.ly/cL5bkx What I was witness to, disgusted me. At a time when we Arizonan’s  are losing our jobs and our homes, Mr. Franks chooses to open the event with a “Heritage Foundation” film called 33 minutes. Very dramatic. Lights down, bombs exploding, people turning to dust.

This is the kind of fear tactics people like Franks use to scare people into voting for them. And it’s despicable behavior! 

He is obsessed with missile defense when his only job right now should be helping the people of his district through this time of crisis. 

Missile defense is as irrelevant to the homeless and jobless as Trent Franks is to Arizona.

Trent Franks is also a bald faced liar. I do not make this accusation lightly.

At the same afore mentioned town hall meeting, in front of God and everyone in attendance, he swore that his first order of business upon returning to his office would be to file a lawsuit to make President Obama produce his birth certificate.

In a matter of a couple of days he stated that he had changed his mind and decided against filing the suit at that time. Even later, in a taped interview, he stated that he had never said it in the first place. 

He threw everyone who was at that meeting, the ones who erupted into applause and cheers at his statement, right under the bus. He  Called them liars. What kind of person does that? No one I want representing me that’s for certain. 

What I’m getting at, is that if you have not yet made up your mind, and you want someone who will work on bringing jobs to our area and who truly cares about our children’s health and education, please consider casting your vote for John Thrasher. He’s a good man and has only your best interests at heart, not some multi-billion dollar conglomerate. 

 JOHN THRASHER

 FOR CONGRESS

GOOD FOR OUR CHILDREN

GOOD FOR ARIZONA