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Club for Growth endorses Parnell, says Young "embodies what's wrong with the GOP"

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Posted: June 6, 2008 - 7:41 am

From Erika Bolstad in Washington D.C. --

The Club for Growth officially has its sights on ousting U.S. Rep. Don Young, Alaska's congressman for the past 35 years. The conservative political action committee, which generally supports candidates who believe in limited government spending, endorsed Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell today. Parnell is running against Young in the Aug. 26 Republican primary.

The Club took aim at Young in a national forum: with an op-ed by its president in the Wall Street Journal, with the headline "Don Young embodies what's wrong with the GOP." A sample sentence: "Mr. Young spends taxpayer money so wastefully he could make a liberal Democrat blush."

I've asked Young's campaign to comment.

The text of the Club for Growth press release endorsing Parnell, is after the jump.

"Washington – Today, the Club for Growth PAC endorsed Lt. Governor Sean Parnell in his primary challenge to Republican incumbent Rep. Don Young. This is the Club for Growth’s second endorsement against an incumbent Republican this cycle. The first was an endorsement of State Senator Andy Harris in his challenge of Rep. Wayne Gilchrest (MD-01). Andy Harris won his primary on February 12, 2008.

The contrast between these two candidates could not be greater. Sean Parnell has a history of fighting for cutting spending and taxes in the Alaska State Legislature, and has made every indication he will continue that tradition in Congress. Already, Parnell is criticizing the out-of-control pork factory that has made Don Young famous. He has a strong appreciation for limited government, supporting less regulation, freer trade, and entitlement reform. Along with Governor Sarah Palin, Parnell is part of a new reform movement in Alaska seeking to wipe out corruption in the state.

In contrast, Rep. Don Young is notorious for his appetite for pork. He has become synonymous with such national embarrassments as the “Bridge to Nowhere” and Coconut Road—a $10 million Florida earmark for which Young is currently under investigation by the Justice Department. But Rep. Young’s pork-feast is just the tip of an economically liberal iceberg. Young also supported the Democrat’s Card Check bill that would deny workers a secret ballot in labor elections, opposed many free trade agreements, and voted to keep subsides for Viagra. Just a couple weeks ago, Don Young voted for a Democratic tax hike and proposed a one-dollar per gallon tax hike on gasoline.

“Don Young's antics have undermined the interests of his constituents and embarrassed Alaska voters,” said Club for Growth President Pat Toomey. “He symbolizes much of what has gone wrong with the Republican Party today. After several years of out-of-control spending and expansion of government, Republicans like Don Young must understand that they will be held accountable when they chase pork projects and special-interest subsidies. Fortunately, Republicans in Alaska have a choice this year. Instead of Don Young’s ‘Bridge to Nowhere,’ they can choose Sean Parnell’s steady reform; instead of Young’s profligacy, they can choose Parnell’s strong record of fiscal responsibility; instead of Young’s tirades, they can choose Parnell’s civility.”"

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منتديات سياسيه - منتديات أدبيه

14 June 8, 2008 - 5:12pm | AKH

Don has done a fine job for Alaska, But.....

Don has done a fine job for Alaska, But.. it is time to retire.

Don's troubles with the Feds combined with his public displays of arrogance would make him very vulnerable in the general.

Unless you want Ethan, it would be wise to vote for Parnell.

Don would be well advised to concentrate his efforts on the Federal investigation. The Feds are scalp hunters they would like to bag a congressmen. The Feds have tremendous resources and they don't fight fair.

Thank you Don for your service to Alaska. But it is in the best interest of our State that I am voting for Parnell.

13 June 8, 2008 - 12:58am | takanee

Another Club for Growth target group

“I can say this because I'm not an elected official: the most selfish group in America today is senior citizens. Their demands on Washington are: 'Give us more and more and more.' They have become the new welfare state, and given the size and political clout of this constituency, it's very dangerous. One of the biggest myths in politics today is this idea that grandparents care about their grandkids. What they really care about is that that Social Security check and those Medicare payments are made on a timely basis.”
–Stephen Moore
[The American Spectator, 11/1/02]

Why do Republicans hate Senior Citizens so much?

Could Sean Parnell be a Murkowski clone?

June 8, 2008 - 5:17pm | TheSdog

That statement

is harsh but it is also based in reality.

The AARP is one of the most influential lobbyist groups in DC. They are also active in Juneau.

Everybody knows Medicare reimbursement rates are a big reason health care access for seniors is miserable. Yet, AARP fights many reforms and does not want to see the reimbursement go up. Why? It is because they make more money off their supplemental insurance program than anything else they do. They also make more as a percentage on that program than all of those "evil" insurance companies.

The national media gives them a pass though because it would deliver almost as much of a shock to expose it as suggesting a change to social security.

Seniors also kill school bonds across this country. This is a huge problem in states like Arizona. The problem is much like this quote indicates they only care about themselves.

Today's seniors grew up in a time when government entitlements moved from being the safety net to a way of life. They now demand their entitlements and they really do not care what that means for their grandkids.

The "greatest" generation has become a generation of dependents. Many of them did not plan for their retirement and they could care less if younger people have to bear the burden.

It is not fair to lump them all together because some of them do get it. It is also not fair to say the "greatest" generation because many of the seniors now are younger than that generation. Some understand that the system was flawed from the start and they do get that it will destroy life for their grandkids.

Politicians pander to the seniors. The reason is obvious. They have disposable time and they vote. The Palin clearly pandered to them during the gubernatorial race up here.

It does bring up a fundamental problem. The takers are beginning to outnumber the givers. Just wait until the boomers are all over 65. They will all be voting and the rest of us will all be paying. Oh, and none of their grandkids will have schools because no bonds will pass.

June 8, 2008 - 9:33am | AK_Lady

Senior citizens

should have planned for their retirement.

It's about being responsible.

June 8, 2008 - 9:39am | akgen

senior citizens feel the love from "lady"....

Depth of understanding can... oh nevermind.

June 8, 2008 - 10:03am | AK_Lady

Senior citizens

that don't plan for their retirement don't get much sympathy from me.

Now get off the Net and plan for your retirement, Smokey!

June 8, 2008 - 10:08am | rfn

Smoke....

You may find this (honest, it's not a 9 percenter website) helpful if you choose to pursue the above.

June 8, 2008 - 10:10am | AK_Lady

Ha!

My retirement was fully funded 5 years ago.

June 8, 2008 - 10:11am | rfn

Let us pray

that Lyda's retirement fund is in similar condition!

~~rfn, DD

June 8, 2008 - 10:30am | AK_Lady

Most people plan for the future.

Others sit, whine and cry for the government to take care of them.

June 8, 2008 - 11:30am | Cartman3_15

Sounds like all the critics

in here whining about a few paltry capital budget vetoes.

June 8, 2008 - 12:35pm | AK_Lady

She should have cut the operating budget

instead of growing it.

June 8, 2008 - 12:49pm | rfn

Agreed!

But should have also vetoed the entire capital budget and invited the legislature back in October for a total do-over. Meanwhile, if it meant a total state shutdown, so be it. Might have even left a few roads usable for the summer!

12 June 6, 2008 - 7:56pm | Cartman3_15

Club for Growth?

I thought Sean Parnell had a full head of hair??

11 June 6, 2008 - 11:20am | elauesen

"The Club For Growth"?

...this makes me sympathetic with Young!

June 6, 2008 - 12:36pm | AK_Lady

About Club for Growth

Club for Growth is a national network of thousands of Americans, from all walks of life, who believe that prosperity and opportunity come through economic freedom. We work to promote public policies that promote economic growth primarily through legislative involvement, issue advocacy, research, training and educational activity.

The primary tactic of the separate Club for Growth PAC is to provide financial support from Club members to viable pro-growth candidates to Congress, particularly in Republican primaries.

Club for Growth Policy Goals:

* Making the Bush tax cuts permanent
* Death tax repeal
* Cutting and limiting government spending
* Social Security reform with personal retirement accounts
* Expanding free trade
* Legal reform to end abusive lawsuits
* Replacing the current tax code
* School choice
* Regulatory reform and deregulation

June 6, 2008 - 12:47pm | alaska49th

And why are they endorsing Parnell?

Club for Growth Policy Goals:

* Making the Bush tax cuts permanent - Don supports
* Death tax repeal - Don supports
* Cutting and limiting government spending - Don supports
* Social Security reform with personal retirement accounts - Don supports
* Expanding free trade - Don supports
* Legal reform to end abusive lawsuits - Don supports
* Replacing the current tax code - Don supports
* School choice - Don supports
* Regulatory reform and deregulation - Don supports

Hmmmm.....seems like they endorsed the wrong candidate.

June 6, 2008 - 5:58pm | ashley_king

Cutting government spending? Free trade?

Nice t'were true.

10 June 6, 2008 - 11:06am | AK_Lady

I guess we need to call the Club for Growth

and give them the facts on Parnell.

Club for Growth
2001 L Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036
202-955-5500

9 June 6, 2008 - 9:53am | Stags_Leap

Where is Loren Leman these days

this race is made for him. The true "conservative" who would take all of the SE votes? Will he run?

June 6, 2008 - 6:40pm | bosshog

Yikes!

Be careful what you wish for....

8 June 6, 2008 - 9:39am | Trapper101

Good Job

Honesty and Openess to the Public is a good thing

June 6, 2008 - 10:18am | haut_monde_ak

Like the polar bear..

state vs. scientist issue? I agree, honesty and openness is a good thing. Apparently for our governor it is only a good thing when it helps you politically.

7 June 6, 2008 - 9:27am | danamber

The "Club for growth"

is obviously been partaking of some interesting chemicals. They have to be to call a politician conservative or "fiscally responsible" who has a) been part of the biggest tax increase on private industry in this state, b) Been part of the planning for the newest entitlement giveaway that would make any socialist proud, c) Been part of the biggest disruption to private industry in this state, d) been part of the largest expansion in state government in the past year.

I don't agree with some of the things that Mr. Young has done over the years but he has been a tireless advocate for this state and the folks in it. Whine all you want about the "bridges to nowhere" those were put there at the request of his constituents. If the "Club" is even using the "Coconut Road" issue as part of the basis for their support of Parnell they should be kicked to the curb and ignored. Would be interesting to see who the "Club" is really a shill for. Whoever it is they aren't conservative by any stretch.

6 June 6, 2008 - 9:04am | jim29b

Parnell's "record of fiscal responsibility" is probably

the same place as Palin's. For some reason she continues to be labeled as a fiscal conservative by state and national media. Whatever happened to investigative reporting? Hey watchdog press, the 4th estate, WAKE UP!!

5 June 6, 2008 - 9:00am | rove_brown

Parnell's "record of fiscal responsibility"?

Where can I find this record? Are we talking about the same guy? And I would love these Club for Growth schmucks to repeat this 'bridge to nowhere' crap down in Ketchikan.

4 June 6, 2008 - 8:36am | AnnieLuvsAlaska

Erika....

Are the Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts of America next on your list to quote?

From the Club for Growth's website:

"Club for Growth is a national network of thousands of Americans, from all walks of life, who believe that prosperity and opportunity come through economic freedom. We work to promote public policies that promote economic growth primarily through legislative involvement, issue advocacy, research, training and educational activity.

The primary tactic of the separate Club for Growth PAC is to provide financial support from Club members to viable pro-growth candidates to Congress, particularly in Republican primaries."

This is what I find interesting:
1. It is a network of "thousands" of Americans. How many "thousands"? Could they not be more specific? Surely they must know how many paid or contributing members they have, right?
2. "Club for Growth" in title alone is a bit misleading. What do they want to see grow, government, business.... trees or flowers?

A few misconceptions in their op-ed:
1. What specifically has Parnell done to wipe out corruption in the state? I believe the FBI should be credited with that. Let's give credit where credit is due.
2. "supporting...entitlement reform." Does Parnell plan to do away with the PFD? What about the proposed energy plan?
3. "strong appreciation for limited government..." Does that explain the increase in the state's operating budget?

I'm not particularly fond of Don Young, or any politician for that matter, but politics should be like your resume, it's not a good idea to pad it with unsubstantiated claims.

3 June 6, 2008 - 8:17am | Stags_Leap

Club for Growth got it WRONG

Parnell supported Palin's proposal to raise taxes on Industry by BILLIONS. Parnell said nothing to help support either pro-life bill in the last session. And under the Palin/Parnell regime, the state's operating budget grew by 23%. That is not conservative. Then throw in the fact that Parnell has said nothing -you got something more liberal than anything. He for darn sure ain't no conservative in any sense of the word.

Club for Growth should support LeDoux. Parnell is a nobody who is being politically pimped by Palin. Without Palin's popularity poll numbers, Parnell is nothing.

June 6, 2008 - 9:29am | Stags_Leap

rumor control

says the REPUBS want a true conservative in the race for DY's seat, and that Loren Leman may run. True REPUBS in this state know that Parnell is just an extension of Palin's liberal agenda.

June 6, 2008 - 8:45am | BunkerBuster

Club for Growth nailed it!

Good job for exposing dirt like Don and Stags for what they are. Whiners.

October 30, 2008 - 1:29am | megal_i

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2 June 6, 2008 - 7:58am | akgen

HOORAH

The Dom is going down.

Heck, an Alaskan vole could step up to the plate, run for House AND look good compaired to The Dom.

It is kinda sad that civility is EVEN a issue.

1 June 6, 2008 - 8:13am | black33

Blog this: Club for growth is conservative- Parnell is not

One of the prime goals of the Club for Growth is to cut and limit government spending.

The Parnell/Palin administration instituted a huge tax increase on the oil industry. Real conservatives don't do that.

The Parnell/Palin administration has presided over the largest growth in state spending- especially on the operating budget. Real conservatives don't do that.

The Parnell/Palin administration is promoting $1.2 billion energy programs designed by Hugo Chavez. Real conservatives don't do that.

Bottom line: Parnell is for big government.

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