Tag: Congressional
Concerning the FairTax
Since the ratification of the 16th Amendment, I suppose there is no more frequent subject of discussion in Congress, in pubs, or around the American kitchen table as that of taxation. Who should pay; how much should be paid; when should the tax be paid; should the rates be the same for all or should it be progressive; should the poor pay none and the wealthy pay it all and on it goes for these past 97 years. [Read more]
Should children born in the US to illegal aliens be considered citizens?
Just to clarify …are you saying that a child would be born on US soil and be considered an illegal alien because his mother is here illegally?[Read more]
News & Observer: NC tea party groups move from protests to politics
Some Asheville Tea Party leaders researched debate rules and watched old presidential debates to find a template. About 175 party members graded the candidates and endorsed Murphy ophthalmologist Dan Eichenbaum. He’ll be getting a contribution from the Asheville group’s political action committee. [Read more]
Physician Candidates for Health Freedom
Please join me this Thursday, March 25 as I host the “Physician Candidates for Health Freedom” forum at the Doubletree Hotel in Asheville. The event begins at 6:30 PM, and will be moderated by Dr. C.L. Gray, a practicing Board certified internal medicine physician and founder of Physicians For Reform, a non-profit, non-partisan, advocacy group designed to organize physicians, patients, and the business community in an effort to shape the nation’s healthcare debate. [Read more]
Americans for Prosperity Applauds U.S. House Candidate Dan Eichenbaum
The North Carolina chapter of the grassroots free market group Americans for Prosperity (AFP-NC) today applauded U.S. House candidate Dan Eichenbaum (11th District) for signing the group’s No Climate Tax pledge. [Read more]
Jane Q Public: This Doctor Is Making A House Call
From The Jane Q Public blog:
I have been involved in a very rigorous candidate assessment process for the past several weeks and have learned a great deal about these men, their positions, and their principles. The Tea Party organization I chair voted to endorse Dr. Dan as our Congressional candidate. Given all that I have learned about the candidates, I am very pleased with this outcome. Without a doubt, Dr. Dan is the candidate who will advance our core values of limited government and individual liberty. [Read more]
Cherokee Scout GOP Congressional Poll
Here is a screenshot of the results of a recent online poll conducted by The Cherokee Scout.
Click on the photo for a larger picture.
Carolina Politics Online: Dr. Dan Eichenbaum’s Opening Remarks at the Asheville Tea Party Congressional Debate
From Carolina Politics Online blog:
Dr. Dan Eichenbaum won the straw poll vote at this event and with it comes the endorsement of the Asheville Tea PAC. Eichenbaum is running in the 11th Congressional District to get the Republican nomination and the opportunity to unseat Congressman Heath Shuler (D) in November. [Read more]
Asheville Tea PAC: ATPAC Endorses Dr. Dan Eichenbaum
On the Asheville Tea PAC website:
As recent history has proven, a candidate who has the support of his or her local Tea Party is a fortunate candidate indeed. Our movement’s participation in political campaigns is a game changer for all candidates involved. The same enthusiasm that we bring to protesting, rallying, and organizing for Liberty, we will bring to the table in this Congressional race. [Read more]
Thunder Pig: 11th Congressional District Primary Update
From Thunder Pig Blog:
We get a clearer view by just taking the data from the people who chose “9″ to indicate their support for a candidate. (A few people rated more than one candidate with a “9″, so these results don’t add up to the 175 people present for the vote)
107 Dan Eichenbaum
37 Kenny West
16 Greg Newman
11 Jeff Miller
1 Ed Krause
0 Jake Howard
