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U.S. Senate Candidate Statements

  • One of two Senators who represent California's interests in the United States Senate.
  • Proposes and votes on new national laws.
  • Votes on confirming federal judges, U.S. Supreme Court Justices, and many high-level presidential appointments to civilian and military positions.
 
  • Orly Taitz
  • Party Preference:
  • Republican
  • 29839 Santa Margarita, Suite 100
  • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • runorlyrun.com

I am not a career politician. I am a businesswoman, a licensed attorney and a licensed doctor of Dental Surgery, a wife and a mother. For 25 years my husband and I have raised our 3 sons in California. I am running, because I want young people of the Golden state to have the opportunities that we had in Reagan Golden era. As long as the same career politicians continue representing us, we will continue losing American jobs and gaining American debts. My 3 main goals: jobs, jobs, jobs. I will seek 5 years moratorium on taxation on any company repatriating to US and companies creating new American jobs. For every dollar in tax revenues on newly created jobs for the U.S. citizens, there will be a dollar in taxation credit for the companies. No more crushing debt on our children, no more regulations killing American jobs. As an attorney I showed courage in fighting for your Constitutional rights. Recently a judge upheld my subpoena for Barack Obama to appear at trial and provide his identification papers. You deserve the truth, respect and answers: why Barack Obama is using a Connecticut Social Security number, which was never assigned to him according to E-verify, why his alleged copy of a birth certificate is deemed to be a computer generated forgery, why his school records show him as an Indonesian citizen and many others. If you want your government accountable to you, vote Orly Taitz!

  • Elizabeth Emken
  • Party Preference:
  • Republican
  • P.O. Box 81
  • Danville, CA 94526

If Congress managed your personal finances, you would fire them. Runaway federal spending has produced a $15 trillion national debt—nearly $49,000 for every single American. We cannot continue down this path. I'm running for United States Senate to reduce the size and cost of government and balance this budget. I will promote the free market and get small businesses growing again by suspending job killing government regulations and mandates. I will fight to develop energy resources in the U.S. so we lower gas prices and no longer send energy dollars to hostile countries that fund terrorism. As a wife and mother of three, I am concerned for my children's future. We must remove the weight on our economy so good jobs are available to future generations. I served as an efficiency and cost cutting expert at IBM, streamlining operations, eliminating waste and achieving multi-million dollar savings. When my son was diagnosed with autism, I became Vice President of Autism Speaks, joining the effort to identify the causes and treatments for autism. I am a fighter and a problem solver. I will work tirelessly to restore a smaller, leaner, and limited federal government, as outlined in our Constitution. I would be honored to earn your support. Learn more at Emken2012.com.

 
  • Robert Lauten
  • Party Preference:
  • Republican
  • P.O. Box 121
  • Brea, CA 92822

I support reinstating the Glass-Steagall Act 1933-1999. Cosponsor H.R. 1489. Reestablish the Hamiltonian Credit System. Start the 1960's NAWAPA infrastructure project. Modernize our 34+ year old Nuclear Power Plants. End Cap and Trade, the $2 trillion derivatives bubble potential. Defund the United Nation's Agenda 21.
www.RobertLautenForUSSenate2012.com

  • Dan Hughes
  • Party Preference:
  • Republican
  • 1800 Thibodo Road, Suite 300
  • Vista, CA 92081

Our country is in crisis. We face high unemployment, struggling businesses, massive home foreclosures and huge fiscal deficits at the state and national level. But no deficit is larger than our country's moral and leadership deficit. Many believe the United States is doomed to inevitable decline and that the future belongs to China and India. My name is Dan Hughes, and I believe that America's best days are ahead of us if we have the moral strength to change course. That's why I am a Republican candidate for United States Senate. We must start by changing the political status quo and the incumbent politicians who have failed us. Washington, D.C. and the political insiders have never been more out of touch. They seem unwilling to do what it takes to improve daily life for the average citizen. I am a small business owner who employs nearly 100 Californians. I have balanced budgets, met payrolls, grown revenues and endured the ups and downs of recession. I know what it takes to create jobs because I've done it. I am a husband, father of four, active in my church and community and a proud Reagan conservative. I'm not a politician and I strongly support term limits for Congress. I will fight to cut government spending, reform the job-killing tax code and government regulations, stop higher taxes, secure our border and repeal government controlled healthcare. I would be honored to have your vote. For more information, please visit www.DanHughes2012.com.

  • Mike Strimling
  • Party Preference:
  • Democratic
  • 1334 Grand Avenue
  • Piedmont, CA 94610

Tax The Rich. I run to allow you to vote for your beliefs. The rich have attacked the middle class. Taxes were four times higher on millionaires from 1942 to 1982—when America was strongest. Even in 1918, taxes on millionaires were 77%. Now, Romney pays only 15% on millions! You pay more! When the rich were taxed, they kept their money invested, creating jobs. Now, they yank money out of American jobs. The result is clear. The richest 1% own more wealth than the bottom 90% combined. Tax cuts for the rich have bankrupted America. The middle-class pays: in expensive education and healthcare, fees and tolls, broken schools and bridges, closed parks and courts, threats to Social Security and Medicare, debt to our children. Talented students cannot afford tuition, threatening America's future. The radical Supreme Court assaults consumers. Inequality causes dangerous unrest. Send a message. Restore our beloved country. Let's erase the deficit by restoring taxes on the rich to what they paid during Eisenhower, Kennedy and Nixon eras. Tax all stock and property worth over $3 million to pay the debt. Revoke charters of corporations that refuse to limit political contributions. Restore freedom and privacy. Stop senseless war. This vote is to restore balance between the 1% and the 99%. www.TaxTheRich2012.org

  • Dirk Allen Konopik
  • Party Preference:
  • Republican
  • P.O. Box 4739
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
  • (909) 293-9225
  • campaign@konopikforca2012.com
  • www.konopikforca2012.com

Christian, Veteran, American. NRA, VFW, American Legion. Will stand boldly for Christ.

 
  • Marsha Feinland
  • Party Preference:
  • Peace and Freedom
  • 2124 Kittredge Street #66
  • Berkeley, CA 94704

The 99% want housing, health care, education, and environmental protection. The 1% give us war, prisons and discrimination. They control the wealth that we have worked to produce. Let's decide democratically what we need and make the rich and their corporations pay.

  • Dianne Feinstein
  • Party Preference:
  • Democratic
  • 1801 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 829
  • Los Angeles, CA 90067

These are difficult times for our state and our nation. The economy, while in the early days of a recovery, is emerging from one of the worst recessions in American history. The country faces critical economic and national security challenges throughout the world. California needs proven leadership in the US Senate that is prepared to meet those challenges. My number one priority is to bring stability to California's and the nation's economy. I support sensible measures to grow the economy like payroll tax cuts, a refinancing plan to help homeowners with their mortgages and end the epidemic of foreclosures in our state, a much needed infrastructure plan to create jobs, support for teacher and first responder salaries, and tax credits for employers to hire unemployed veterans and the long term unemployed. I am also deeply committed to protecting the Social Security and Medicare programs that are so vital to our seniors. The Senate Intelligence Committee, which I Chair, is now run in a non-partisan manner, making us more effective in protecting the nation's security, disrupting terrorist activity, and providing critical oversight of the 16 agencies of the Intelligence Community. As a member of the Judiciary Committee, I remain vigilant in safeguarding the civil rights of all our citizens and am unwavering in protecting a woman's right to choose against all assaults. I'm running for US Senate because I believe I possess the know-how, experience, and commitment to make a difference for California. Your support will be deeply appreciated.

  • Colleen Shea Fernald
  • Party Preference:
  • Democratic
  • P.O. Box 3007
  • Santa Rosa, CA 95402

Dear congressionally betrayed voter, It is time to end government organized crime. I am probably the only candidate on this ballot who will end it; by supporting and defending our Constitution without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. By demanding an immediate end to the unconstitutional "wars" of congressional choice, never necessity, in Afghanistan; and other areas of conflict. It's time for AmericaCARE, not unconstitutional warfare.

  • Rogelio T. Gloria
  • Party Preference:
  • Republican
  • 1610 Sherbrooke Street
  • San Diego, CA 92139

I am an experienced U.S. Naval Officer and federal employee. http://gloriaforcongress.weebly.com

 
  • AL Ramirez
  • Party Preference:
  • Republican
  • P.O. Box 3002
  • Santa Monica, CA 90408-3002

You never lose when you serve your country and now more than ever we need people willing to stand up for what we believe in to keep the American Dream alive for the next generation. I am running for the US Senate because I want to help put people back to work, defend our Constitutional rights, maintain the world's greatest military and effectively manage our natural resources to attain energy independence. As a businessman in the technology industry for nearly 20 years I have seen the power of innovation to create jobs. That's why I want to help California continue to be a technology leader by cutting the red tape to let entrepreneurs run their businesses instead of being run out of business by government over-regulation. I will defend our religious beliefs and the rights of families, work to repeal the government takeover of our health care system and uphold the 2nd Amendment. Most importantly I will work to address the dilemmas attributable to illegal immigration and welfare dependency and put the interests of working taxpayers first. It is also time to get our government under control. That means cutting spending, auditing the Fed and making sure our elected officials live by same laws as the people. Our best days are ahead of us but only if we work together to make a change in DC, that's why I'm asking for your help, your support and your vote. To learn more about me visit my website: www.alramirez.com.

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