Mike Crapo and Jim Risch told the crowd at the Idaho Republican State Convention that they’re concerned with direction the federal government is going, but those fears seemed to vanish when discussing the GOP’s chances for reclaiming seats in Congress this November.
Both of Idaho’s Republican senators levied criticism at the economic policies of Democratic congressional leaders. “They believe that we can spend ourselves into prosperity, we can tax ourselves into prosperity, we can bail out our economy into prosperity, and we can regulate ourselves into prosperity,” Crapo said. “It’s that notion that we must resist and fight.”
Crapo spoke with IdahoReporter.com before taking the stage about the message he wanted to send to Idaho Republicans.
The crowd applauded Crapo after he agreed with an audience member who said, “End the fed.” Crapo said he and Risch support legislation that would audit the U.S. Federal Reserve, a move backed by Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas. Crapo also panned proposed financial regulation reforms, calling it part of the incredible reach of the federal government.
“The solutions are not in Washington,” he said. “The solutions are here with people like you.”
Risch attacked other congressional proposals, including the approved health care laws, and the stalled cap and trade plan, which he said is deader than a doornail. “It would have endangered the productivity of America,” Risch said about cap and trade, which would attempt to reduce some emissions and pollutants.
Both senators endorsed Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Eagle, in his run for Congress, which drew cheers from the crowd. Risch said Republicans would gain ground in the U.S. Senate, where they currently hold 41 seats, and could retake the majority in the U.S. House.
“We have some horse races that can be close,” Risch said. “We’re going to take back America come this fall.” Risch singled out several Senate Democrats that could lose in November, including Harry Reid of Nevada and Patty Murray of Washington. Risch encouraged the crowd to research GOP candidates outside Idaho, and make campaign contributions or other electioneering activities.
Crapo and Risch didn’t talk with the crowd about the policy discussions spurred by the convention’s platform and resolutions. Crapo told IdahoReporter.com that he agrees with the party’s stance that Idaho should exert more control over federal lands in the state.
The convention is considering a resolution that the state government should assert ownership of federal lands in Idaho. Convention delegates will reach final decisions on resolutions and changes to the party platform on Saturday.
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Let’s see. Paulson worked for Bush and he wanted us to give him 800 billion based on 3 pages he wrote to justify it. Now the republicans are blaming the whole mess on Obama.
Obama is blaming the whole thing on Bush.
The problem is big business and government are so interwhined that their mutual greed rules all decisions.
1). Labor’s wages, other than unions, has remained flat since 1970, adjusted for inflation.
2). Big business and government moved jobs overseas which help put pressure on wages in the U.S.
3). Businesses are reporting record profits.
4). The board of directors are there to get around regulations.
5). Management is taking huge salaries and bonuses.
6). Big business and gov’t have striped the average American of their wealth.
a. Housing is down 50%.
b. 401K are down 30-40%.
c. Taxes are increasing
d. inflation is just around the corner
e. unemployment is at record levels
And the Republicans think they have the answer.. they don’t nor do the Democrates. They are all greedy, short slighted, actors promoting one another for their own benefit.
We need real change. A government of the people, by the people and for the people.
Right now the parties determine who is going to represent the party… you don’t. You vote for their candidate and get the same ole stuff. They determine what the issue are.
Big business owns most of the press and newspapers. So what do you think you are getting?
Bush and Cheney are oil men and Obama accepted the single largest donation for his candidancy from BP.
Do you get it?
It won’t be long until they will be taking your 401Ks and putting them in the stock market so the market boys can take larger bonuses.