Resources
The RESET 2010™ Library is a virtual library of resources for Grassroots Organizations (GROs). We offer links to valuable resources for winning in this MID-TERM ELECTION YEAR. We encourage GROs to check out these resources periodically, because they are updated. In 2009, Conservatives lost NY23 by less than 300 votes - we won't let that happen again in 2010!
RESET2010.ORG neither endorses any specific group nor any methodology they may employ. Instead, RESET2010.ORG provides links and summaries to GROs as resources – like books in a library – feel free to take them off the shelf, study them and put them to good use, or simply put them back on the shelf. Enjoy!
About Judges: George Will spoke to important questions that should be asked of Elena Kagan, an accomplished academician and politician - an unqualified candidate for Supreme Court:
"Pursuant to Elena Kagan's expressed enthusiasm for confirmation hearings that feature intellectual snap, crackle and pop, here are some questions the Senate Judiciary Committee can elate her by asking: -- Regarding campaign finance 'reforms': If allowing the political class to write laws regulating the quantity, content and timing of speech about the political class is the solution, what is the problem? -- If the problem is corruption, do we not already have abundant laws proscribing that? -- If the problem is the 'appearance' of corruption, how do you square the First Amendment with Congress restricting speech in order to regulate how things 'appear' to unspecified people? -- Incumbent legislators are constantly tinkering with the rules regulating campaigns that could cost them their jobs. Does this present an appearance of corruption? -- Some persons argue that our nation has a 'living' Constitution; the court has spoken of 'the evolving standards of decency that mark the progress of a maturing society.' But Justice Antonin Scalia, speaking against 'changeability' and stressing 'the whole antievolutionary purpose of a constitution,' says 'its whole purpose is to prevent change -- to embed certain rights in such a manner that future generations cannot readily take them away. A society that adopts a bill of rights is skeptical that 'evolving standards of decency' always 'mark progress,' and that societies always 'mature,' as opposed to rot.' Is he wrong?" --columnist George Will1
This November is about what we want in America!
A BITTER DOSE OF REALITY: WE LOST SIX OF THE LAST SEVEN CONGRESSIONAL RACES SINCE 2009 - Badly. DO NOT GET OVERLY-CONFIDENT: Demonstrations / Tea Parties do not equal success at the polls!
ELECTION INFORMATION: U.S. CONGRESSIONAL SEATS IN PLAY
To date, in 2010, there are 53 Congressional seats in play because of retirements, political ambitions, scandal, etc. The most recent, Rep Obey, one of the most powerful if not cantankerous Dems in the House. Regardless, the numbers are surprisingly even - Of the 41 House seats, 20 are Democratic House seats, 21 are Republican House seats. The dozen Senate seats up for grabs are evenly divided between Dems and Repubs. See Congressional Seats in Play: April 2010 for specifics.
ELECTION INFORMATION: VETTING CANDIDATES
- Smart Girl Politics - www.smartgirlpolitics.org: An organization dedicated to engage, educate and empower. SGP101 is their education program - one of the most active educational programs for conservative activists looking to make a difference at the polls in 2010.
- I Caucus - http://www.icaucus.org/: An organization dedicated to limited government, fiscal responsibility, adherance to Constitutional Authority and representation of the people. I Caucus finds, vets, endorses and helps elected candidates it deems as principled. It also teaches delegates how to achieve grassroots electoral success.
- The Voices of America - http://thevoicesofamerica.org/Home.html; A national effort focused on teaching Precinct Organizing best practices to help grow patriot organization membership, to help these organizations gain greater political clout, and to impact 2010 elections by electing candidates who adhere to Constitutional principles of limited government, free markets, and individual freedoms.
- American Conservative Union: 2009 ratings for legislators - The ACU rates members of Congress on their voting record over the last year as well as their lifetime voting record. Issues in 2009 include ending TARP, unborn children healthcare, Eric Holder’s confirmation, ACORN funding, the Stimulus bill, gun and voting rights among others.
- Americans for Tax Reform: Evaluates elected officials who support a pro-taxpayer agenda on 20 of the most important issues facing Congress.
- Council for Citizens against Government Waste: Rates members of Congress based on their legislative efforts to reduce wasteful spending http://www.cagw.org/government-affairs/ratings/2008/
- Eagle Forum: Evaluates members of Congress based on their voting record on issues relating to individual liberty,
respect for family integrity, public and private virtue, and private enterprise. - Family Research Council: Rates members of Congress based on their support of legislation that promotes Judeo-Christian ideals.
- National Rifle Association: Ranks political candidates based on public statements and responses to
an NRA-PVF questionnaire. - National Tax Limitation Committee: Assesses members’ legislative commitment to creating a political and economic environment in which law-abiding taxpayers and productive citizens can maximize their choices and enjoy the fruits of their labors free from an intrusive, coercive government.
- National Taxpayers Union: Rates each member of Congress on how “taxpayer friendly” he /she is. Are your
members stifling your wallet?
ELECTION INFORMATION: ELECTION DEADLINES
- Politico has a map of elections and corresponding election dates. http://www.politico.com/2010/maps/
- Election Deadlines and Info: The source is Politics1.com http://www.politics1.com/index.htm
- State-by-State Voter Guides: Thank you Darla! Her 2010 Voter and Candidate Guide Index page lists a link for each state! GET INFORMED ABOUT YOUR STATE http://www.resistnet.com/notes/2010_Voter_and_Candidate_Guide_Index
ELECTION INFORMATION: STATISTICS
- Rasmussen has been very accurate in election predictions. Keep your eye on Poll Results and changes: http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:
- Did FDR End the Great Depression? No. History has shown time and again that Tax and Spend policies do not lead to prosperity. FDR's "accomplishments" are one of the greatest mis-information campaigns of Progressives. Suggested Reading: New Deal or Raw Deal, The Forgotten Man or FDR's Folly in short, WSJ summary article: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304024604575173632046893848.html?KEYWORDS=FDR+and+the+end+of+the+Depression
- Message from HENRY - High Earner, Not Rich Yet: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303828304575180330903787128.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEFTTopOpinion
- How can we get "healthy" without first addressing the unfunded Public Pension Mandates? We can't. Example from the WSJ in response to the cry of Unfair: "One State retiree, 49 years old, paid over the course of his entire career, a total of $124,000 towards his retirement pension and health benefits. What will we pay him? ....a total of $3.8 million (in pension and healthcare) on $124,000 investment. Is that fair?" http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303828304575180270979668714.html?KEYWORDS=Reaganism+New+jersey+style
- Another Discussion about the upcoming Public Pension Tsunami: http://www.pacificresearch.org/press/the-lefts-pension-dilemma and http://usawatchdog.com/public-employee-unions-work-against-the-public/#more-1672
We would create a WALL OF FAME if we could find sufficient examples of present-day exemplary representation: HERE'S AN ELECTED OFFICIAL WHO IS INCREASINGLY ADMIRED in spite of many millions being spent on negative ads by the NJ Teachers' Union. Gov. Christie of NJ (By no means a "silver tongued" politician - at last, straight talk!)
OBAMACARE:
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http://senateconservatives.com/repeal please add your name to the SenateConservatives petition to Repeal Obamacare.
- Heritage Foundation indicates that severe marriage penalties exist in OBAMACARE: http://s3.amazonaws.com/thf_media/2010/pdf/wm_2767.pdf
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Pacific Research Institute developed an informative trifold that outlines the facts and timing of Obama Care: Print it up and pass it around! PRI's Obama Care TriFold
A COMPLICIT MEDIA:
Our Founding Fathers included the Press in the First Amendment because they fully expected that there would always be an objective, investigative, honest media that would keep our government in line. Sadly, that has not been the case for some time: years now. Whether it was the lack of due diligence on candidate BHO BEFORE the election, or investigating the process or content of Obamacare BEFORE it passed, the press has been part of the current administration and majority party. Take the coverage of Constitutionalist GROs - see a recent report on the bias: Media Coverage of Tea Parties
OTHER RESOURCES:- The Heritage Foundation is sharpening it's Conservative fangs - The Heritage Action for America - will spend money to push legislation we think the country needs without the obstacles faced by a nonprofit. Check them out http://www.heritageforamerica.org/townhall.html?altcast_code=fa7f8cd16f
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The Pension Meltdown: Will non-pension taxpayers be forced
to foot the bill to bailout their Union neighbors?
Unfunded Mandates - What we must face now.
From the Public Sector Employees...
Even Politicians are warning us!