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Tag: CD-1

Budget 'Deal' Approved: More Spending and Higher Taxes

By Corinthian Scales, Section News
Posted on Fri Dec 13, 2013 at 09:20:44 AM EST
Tags: Gary Peters, US Senate, Benishek, Camp, Huizenga, Miller, Rogers, Upton, Walberg, Endorsements, Pale Pastel, GOP Leadership, Same Snake Two Heads, Puppetry, Vote record, Trust but Verify, CD-1, Election year, #WAR, Patriots, Conservatives, Kerry Bentivolio, Mark Levin (all tags)

Meet the Fockers.

AYES: Benishek, Camp, Huizenga, Miller, Rogers, Upton, Walberg

We've seen the movie before. Spoiler alert: in this sequel, Paul Ryan and John Boehner lie, and the Marxstream Media prints the lie. Once again, the Michigan GOP delegation majority has voted with Gary Peters, which is their ongoing endorsement of Gary Peters for U.S. Senate.

I cannot do much in other congressional districts, however, I am aware of what I can effect in CD-1.

Congressman Dan Benishek, go f#@% yourself. With a chainsaw.

Rep. Kerry Bentivolio, I thank you for voting NO, and voting on Principle. To that extent, I acknowledge the no vote of this dubious character playing in the Yob-ite propaganda machine. With same regard, I thank Reps. Conyers, and Levin, for their no votes too.

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And, THAT'S why I Voted to Fund Obamacare

By Corinthian Scales, Section News
Posted on Mon Nov 11, 2013 at 11:40:36 AM EST
Tags: Dr. Benishek vs Rep. Benishek, H R 2775, Roll Call Vote 550 of 2013, Obamacare, Benishek Funded It!, I feel your pain emails?, AYFKM, CD-1, Find me a Conservative to vote for (all tags)

Just noticed this e-newsletter in my inbox from, Dan Benishek.

Having treated patients for the past 30 years, I know how concerned families in Northern Michigan are with their health care. Since the roll out of the President's new health care law, I've been hearing form citizens like you about rising costs, lost coverage, and people not being able to use the health care website. I want to hear your story. The President promised we'd be able to keep the health insurance plans we liked, but now it's being reported that the Administration knew that 50 to 75 percent of the 14 million consumers who buy their insurance individually will receive a cancellation notice. That's why I've endorsed legislation that will ensure Americans will not be forced to lose the health insurance they currently have. Hundreds of people have already shared their story. Click the link below to share yours.

Link not provided by me 'cause Doctor Dan, is .. a Useful Idiot. You know, a deceitful moron. Dan, you blew it, Bucko. However, being a Useful Idiot will still get you $360,375 in your coffers. Amazing.

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A Message To Our Legislators - Beware False Choices

Freedom Index

By JGillman, Section News
Posted on Fri Jul 05, 2013 at 12:46:00 PM EST
Tags: Michigan, Freedom Index, Constitution, Sen. Carl Levin, 13%, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, 18%, CD-1, Dan Benishek, 70%, CD-2, Bill Huizenga, 76%, CD-3, Justin Amash, 93%, CD-4, Dave Camp, 53%, CD-5, Daniel Kildee, 30%, CD-6, Fred Upton, 48%, CD-7, Tim Walberg, 71%, CD-8, Mike Rogers, 51%, CD-9, Sander Levin, 16%, CD-10, Candice Miller, CD-11, Kerry Bentivolio, 80%, CD-12, John Dingell, 21%, CD-13, John Conyers, 28%, CD-14, Gary Peters, 15% (all tags)

The 2013 Update of the Freedom Index is out.

The Freedom Index: A Congressional Scorecard Based on the U.S. Constitution rates congressmen based on their adherence to constitutional principles of limited government, fiscal responsibility, national sovereignty, and a traditional foreign policy of avoiding foreign entanglements. The percentages below are cumulative scores are based on key votes from 1999 through 2013. Click on a senator's or representative's name to get a detailed breakdown of his or her voting record.

Michigan

Sen. Carl Levin - 13%
Sen. Debbie Stabenow - 18%
Dist.1: Dan Benishek - 70%
Dist.2: Bill Huizenga - 76%
Dist.3: Justin Amash - 93%
Dist.4: Dave Camp - 53%
Dist.5: Daniel Kildee - 30%
Dist.6: Fred Upton - 48%
Dist.7: Tim Walberg - 71%
Dist.8: Mike Rogers - 51%
Dist.9: Sander Levin - 16%
Dist.10: Candice Miller - 51%
Dist.11: Kerry Bentivolio - 80%
Dist.12: John Dingell - 21%
Dist.13: John Conyers - 28%
Dist.14: Gary Peters - 15%

48? 51? 53 percent constitutionally competent? We KNOW the Democrats have abandoned any allegiance to the constitution, but its truly disturbing how 'our side' has characters that would so willingly disregard the TRUE rule of law.

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Stupid Is As Stupak Does

By Corinthian Scales, Section News
Posted on Wed Sep 05, 2012 at 10:47:15 AM EST
Tags: CD-1, Rep. Dan Benishek, NObama, Anyone but Stabenow (all tags)

via Breitbart

Former Congressman Bart Stupak admits a compromise he made with Barack Obama to pass the Affordable Care Act is invalidated by HHS's controversial mandate for taxpayer-funded contraception, including abortion-inducing drugs.
Rest here

A November gift for ya, Doctor Dan.

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Thanks, Doc: But I Will Be Getting A Second Opinion

By Corinthian Scales, Section News
Posted on Fri Jul 13, 2012 at 12:33:37 PM EST
Tags: Rep Benishek, CD-1, Election year, Trust but Verify, NDAA s t r e t c h, Vote record, Debt Ceiling, Pale Pastel, Raffi, Incumbents, Primary challenge, Campaign contributions, CD-11, CD-3, Kerry Bentivolio, Rep Amash, Patriots (all tags)

A commentary piece as read by a Rep. Benishek constituent, via the good folks at MCC.

U.S. Rep. Dan Benishek speaks out against vague language in legislation
By Rep. Dan Benishek
Imagine government without responsibility toward its citizens -- let me give you a hint, it looks a lot like Syria's Bashar al-Assad regime.
America is blessed with a Constitution that protects Americans so they are not afraid that each new leader will turn the country into a fascist nation. No matter how much anyone disagrees with a president's policies, we can take solace in the protections of the Constitution.
The Constitution's authority is supreme and every piece of legislation must fit within the Constitution's limits.

Roger that, Doc. So far, we're on the same page. Let's continue...

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