For almost two years, through summer heat and winter cold, Ron was welcomed by Governors and the Mayors of every city and town that he crossed in America.  The theme of the project was POWs/MIAs,” We as Americans have never left men behind.” Dressed in colonial clothing to remind America of her founding principles, Ron was asked to address radio and television talk shows, veterans’ organizations, conventions, schools and civic organization. He addressed city council meetings, chambers of commerce and many other forums.

To millions of Americans across America, Ron represented the very meaning of patriotism. He restored faith for many Americans that the spirit of America is still strong, still alive.

Ron was the district manager for Jeff Beatty’s 2008 senate campaign on the south coast, much of which comprises the 4^th Congressional District. Ron understands that incumbent Barney Frank has never been more vulnerable than he is this year.  Challenger   Earl Sholley has built a strong base of support over the years. He stands the best chance to unseat Barney Frank. This election is too important to be left to political new comers.

The time is right; the time is now to unseat Barney Frank.

Feel free to call Ron at   774 501 2156 or contact him at rvil@sholleyforcongress.us

A funny thing happened on the way to the new Health Care bill. Remember when President Obama signed that Executive Order for Bart Stupak promising no federal funds would be dispersed for abortion in order to get the votes of 14 Democrats who claimed to be pro-life? Stupak became a hero, didn’t he? Remember how Sarah Palin was savaged by the president and his media for claiming that the Health Care bill had sections in it which would lead to Death Panels?

Before the ink was dry on the president’s Executive Order, $160 million was given to the state of Pennsylvania to pay for mandated high risk insurance pools geared to cover all “legal” abortions. Within days another $37 million went to the state of New Mexico for the enrollment of individuals for benefits to be received beginning in August and including an elective for abortion services once a deductable was paid.

Page 53 of Maryland’s Health Insurance Program’s “2010 Plan Year Certificate of Coverage” indicates the use of federal funds for abortion under “Maternity Services”.

Obama’s Pre-existing Conditions scam in the Health Care bill is being directly administered in 21 states across the country to the tune of $5 billion. Another 29 states and D.C. will administer PCIPs through their own state programs.

The pro-life community has been vigilant and the recent outcry by the National Right to Life organizations throughout the country has shined a beacon of light on ObamaCare, leaving the HHS secretary scrambling for excuses.

President Obama also promised the American people that they would “maintain their right to a variety of health choices”. In the same breath, he appointed Donald Berwick – the man who stated in a public forum that “healthcare is by definition redistributional” – to head Medicare & Medicaid.

The UK Telegraph recently discovered that the FDA advisory Board has dropped its endorsement of the drug Avastin which is used to treat colon cancer and advanced breast cancer citing “cost effectiveness” for their decision.

When healthcare is restricted or rationed by government bureaucracies, people die. Once the approval of a drug is revoked, insurance companies stop paying for it. When a government bureaucracy becomes the decision-maker in what costs insurance companies are allowed to incur to save your life, these government bureaucracies indeed become “Death Panels”.

It’s long past time for Americans to hear the truth about ObamaCare and the atrocious Health Care bill that was rammed down the throat of the American people who never asked for it, don’t want it, and are determined to vote come November for candidates who promise to repeal it!

I am that candidate.

I ask for your vote on Primary Day, September 14^th. As your elected representative of the 4^th Congressional District of Massachusetts, I will bring your concerns to Washington.

Earl Sholley

Do you believe there are values which unite a large majority of Americans? (86% to 10%)
Yes

Are you running for office to strengthen and revitalize America’s core values? (80% to 9%)
Yes

Do you believe in long-term solutions instead of short-term fixes? (95% to 5%)
Yes

Do you believe government has to change the way it operates and bring in ideas and systems currently employed in the private sector to increase productivity and effectiveness? (74% to 16%)
Yes

Do you believe the changes we need in government have to occur in all 513,000 elected offices throughout the country and cannot be achieved by focusing only on Washington. (86% to 10%)
Yes

A January 2010 Rasmussen Reports poll found voters nationwide believe by a margin of 59% to 15% that cutting taxes is better than increasing government spending as a job-creation tool. Do you believe leaving taxpayer money in the hands of the American people does more good creating jobs than it could ever do through a government bureaucracy?
Yes

Sixty-one percent of voters believe tax cuts help the economy and 59% of voters believe tax cuts are a better job-creation tool than government spending. Would you support a two-year 50% reduction in the payroll tax for both employer and employee to boost take-home pay and to free up cash for every employer to hire and invest?
Yes

Do you believe in allowing small businesses to expense 100% of new equipment purchases to help them invest in new and more productive technology?
Yes

The number one thing Americans associate with China is the “loss of U.S. jobs or cheap labor.” Knowing this, would you support helping American companies compete with China by matching their capital gains rate of zero?
Yes

Three out of four Americans polled during the 2008 election agreed that a lower U.S. corporate tax rate would attract more businesses to open in the United States. Knowing America has the second highest business tax rate in the world, would you spur business investment in the U.S. by lowering the U.S. corporate tax rate to 12.5% to match Ireland’s low rate?
Yes

Knowing taxes are a major inhibitor of passing small businesses from one generation to the next; do you support permanent elimination of the Death Tax?
Yes

Seven out of ten voters polled during the 2008 election thought a balanced budget is good for the economy. Do you support a Constitutional amendment to balance the federal budget or a law to ensure state budgets are balanced?
Yes

A majority of Americans have consistently supported opening the Outer Continental Shelf for offshore drilling. The Minerals Management Service estimates there are 86 billion barrels of oil and 420 trillion cubic feet of natural gas not being utilized. Would you support opening the Outer Continental Shelf to energy exploration?
Yes

In their most recent poll on the topic, Gallup found 59% of Americans, a record high, support the United States using nuclear power. To maintain nuclear power’s current 20% share of electricity generation, 34 new plants will need to be built by 2030. Do you support eliminating bureaucratic red tape in the permitting of new facilities?
Yes

Nearly one in three Americans thought that the United States would have made greater advances in technology by 2010. Would you support Congress developing a series of prizes to encourage entrepreneurs or a companies to develop a mass market car that gets 100 miles per gallon?
Yes

Oil shale is rock that contains oil that is released when heated. Would you support lifting the ban on developing the estimated 800 billion barrels of oil shale in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah?
Yes

CBS News found that less than half of all parents with children in grades K-12 believe their child will be prepared to enter the job market. Do you believe education everywhere should be improved to prepare students to become lifelong learners?
Yes

Two-thirds of U.S. voters surveyed by Rasmussen Reports after the 2008 election say “the teachers’ unions — the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers — are more interested in protecting their members’ jobs than in the quality of education.” Do you support dismantling the power of government employee unions?
Yes

Rasmussen Reports found three in five Americans, Republicans, Democrats and Independents, support rewarding excellent teachers with extra pay. Do you support paying teachers for their performance?
Yes

Do you support expanding the number of charter schools in order to provide parents more options when choosing a school for their children?
Yes

Do you believe that we should allow professionals and experts, like engineers, scientists and accountants, with advanced degrees in their field, to teach classes part-time on subjects in the area of their expertise without the need for teaching certificates or being put through additional red tape?
Yes

Do you believe that we should empower parents with options to avoid failing schools by creating a voucher program, similar to the Pell Grant program for college, where grants can be applied to tuition to a private school?
Yes

CBS News found that 70% of Americans — 85% Republicans, 53% Democrats and 73% of Independents — are either dissatisfied or angry with Washington Politicians. Do you believe that the electorate should vote out politicians who use their power to entrench themselves in office and provide benefit to political supporters?
Yes

Congressional leaders are considering a ban on “earmarks” which is when a member of Congress specially directs federal funding back to its state or district. Do you support banning earmarks?
Yes

The American people have expressed outrage with politicians cutting deals during the healthcare debate like the “Cornhusker Kickback” or the “Louisiana Purchase.” Do you support Congress making legislation online for three days prior to a vote, opening all government meetings and hearings to C-SPAN and making transcripts available online within 24 hours?
Yes

The State of California is considering a paycheck protection ballot measure. Paycheck protection requires a Union member to give their approval before their union dues can be used to support a political campaign. The Orange County Register notes the initiative has support from 63% of Californians. Would you support a national or state paycheck protection law?
Yes

Norfolk, MA – May 2, 2010 -The recent regulations imposed by Jane Lubchenco, the former board member of the Environmental Defense Fund and President Barack Obama’s choice to head NOAA, further restricts the livelihood of commercial fishermen in New England. The jack-boot of government regulations already affects the local fishing industry, and they’re already hurting from catch limits, high taxes, high insurance premiums and other related costs. These are basically middle class families carrying on a tradition that is being systematically eliminated through government over-regulation.This regulation will have disastrous effects, as many fishermen will be forced out of business. This is a death blow to the family fisherman in the 4th Congressional District and throughout Massachusetts. The only beneficiaries of these regulations will be large foreign and domestic corporations.

The new fishing regulations fly in the face of traditional American work ethics that include self reliance, independence and opportunity which lead to prosperity. These destructive regulations make no sense, especially during period of recession, where some areas of the Southcoast like New Bedford, are experiencing an unemployment rate of almost 20 percent. This is more evidence that the current administration and Congress are out-of-touch with the average working man.

Earl Sholley, candidate for Congress in the 4th Congressional District is a strong advocate for the family fisherman, and has spoken out on this vital issue which deals directly with the Southcoast fishing industry. He believes that though Congressman Barney Frank talks a good game when it comes to helping fishermen, actions speak louder than words. The fisherman need action now! Remind Congressman Frank that the fishermen should be allowed to control their own industry. The first maxim of law is that it should do no harm. Janet Lucbencheno should be fired immediately, and these harmful regulations should be reversed. We don’t need and don’t want large corporations or the government running the fishing industry. Save the family fishermen!

We must balance the budget, and restore confidence in the US currency.  We cannot continue to spend more money than we take in.  That is the main cause of the hidden tax of inflation.  I will vote to continue the tax cuts, and give additional relief to families.  We can balance the budget by downsizing the federal bureaucracy by 50% over the next ten years.  I will propose legislation to fully privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  Let them compete in the private sector without the implied support of the taxpayer.

I will vote to suspend the capital gains tax for two years to encourage investment in the markets and American industry.  I will vote to combat inflation by strengthening the American dollar.  I will vote to reward businesses with tax incentives for staying in America and penalizing them for moving to other countries.  The best way to do that is to eliminate the corporate tax.  Corporations do not pay taxes.  People pay taxes.  They simply pass the tax on to the rest of us.  I will propose legislation to greatly reduce the size and scope of government.

Families are the strength and foundation of any stable and prosperous society.  Government has an obligation to promote and nurture strong families.  The Congress must strengthen the middle class. The best way to do this is to reduce the tax burden for families.  It is time to permanently eliminate the marriage penalty, and give additional tax breaks for college education.  I will also encourage Americans to start saving again by proposing tax incentives for putting money in savings accounts/instruments including investing in America.

I will propose the elimination of the IRS, the implementation of a Fair Tax, tax incentives to establish new businesses, and remunerating businesses for collecting the new federal Fair Tax.  Everyone will have a stake in America if they are paying part of the cost.  I will initiate a national discussion of the Fair Tax.  Do we want to keep the current oppressive, complicated, and inefficient system that penalizes people for hard work and success?  Or, do we want a truly fair system where everyone is invested in America?  Do we want independence or dependence on costly government welfare.  We need to debate these questions.   In the meantime, I will vote to greatly reduce regulations, restrictions, legal costs & litigation, and government duplication and bureaucracy.  I support legislation for an independent audit of the Federal Reserve.

I will vote to end the death tax.  I believe in fair trade with other nations, tax reduction, and not burdening taxpayers by bailing out every failed mortgage company, insurance company, investment bank, or hedge fund for risk taking or bad decisions.  I want a full investigation of derivatives and other financial instruments that have caused so much economic turmoil.  I also want an investigation of market manipulation by large traders to restore confidence in the stock markets.  I will call for an independent investigation of the financial crisis, and prosecution of those responsible.  I will vote against all bailouts.  We cannot afford to continue to reward failure.

We have much work to do to restore our economy and provide good jobs for Americans.  We can, once again, make America the economic engine that drives the world’s economy.  First, we have to get government out of the way.  The best way to enhance opportunity and prosperity is via the free market and limited government.  When the People lead, the leaders will follow.

Massachusetts 4^th District Candidate, Earl Sholley, Announces Campaign Kickoff 2010

The Sholley for Congress Committee announced a two-week “Campaign Kickoff 2010″, on March 29th.  Earl Sholley, a conservative candidate running against Barney Frank in the Massachusetts 4^thDistrict, will spend the next two weeks appearing on both local and national radio, and television programs, in addition to speaking engagements throughout the 4^th district.  The Kickoff will culminate with a celebration event on Friday, April 9^th in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Norfolk, MA, March 29^th, 2010 – Earl Sholley, a staunch fiscal conservative for the Massachusetts 4^th Congressional District will begin his Campaign Kickoff 2010 beginning today. He is running for the U.S. Congress against incumbent Democrat, Barney Frank.  Sholley has worked as a community activist, specifically in the areas of race relations and legal reform.  He has lobbied extensively for budget transparency and better use of tax dollars & court reform and judicial accountability.  Earl has served as a delegate to both the state and national Republican conventions.  He holds a BS in History from the University of Scranton, a BS in Plant and Soil Sciences from the University of Massachusetts, and has studied at the University of Madrid, Spain on the Georgetown University Junior Year Abroad Program.  Earl is a small businessman.

Sholley believes that the first order of business should be to balance the budget and downsize the federal bureaucracy.  “The first order of business should have been to get our financial house in order. That also means fixing Medicare before even attempting Health Care Reform.  The American People want real reform, not a radical transformation of our current system. The bribery, bullying, and backroom deals were a disgrace.  Shame on those who voted for it.  The American people do not want it, do not need it, and cannot afford it. Government run health care is a prescription for disaster.”

Sholley understands the needs of the 4^th district, which has one of the highest unemployment rates in the Bay State.  “Barney Frank has failed on job creation, the banks, and affordable housing ” Sholley stated.  “It is time to fire him.  The majority party continues to spend irresponsibly, ignoring the will and the needs of the People, and they are leaving a legacy of debt for future generations.  We can and must restore fiscal sanity and limited government in November.”

Earl Sholley will be a guest on several local and national  television and radio programs in the following two weeks. The Campaign Kickoff 2010 will end with a celebration event on April 9, 2010 from 7 to 10 PM at the Gallery X in New Bedford.  The event will showcase and support Massachusetts South Coast businesses.  Attendees will sample some of the 4^th Districts local wine and cheese at the upscale gallery while enjoying musical entertainment and invigorating conversation in the number one fishing port in America, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

For more on the Earl Sholley for Congress “Campaign Kickoff 2010” and the celebration event, visit:www.sholleyforcongress.us or contact: Lisa Camp, Campaign Manager, directly at 774-328-9850, or email lcamp@sholleyforcongress.us

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Campaign Manager: lcamp@sholleyforcongress.us

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Earl Sholley for Congress

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Norfolk, MA 02056

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