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Sign the Open Letter to Leader Boehner
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| Name | City | Date | Comments |
| Michael Catlin | altavista, VA | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Gary Cavener | Oregon City, OR | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Diana Liberatore | Carmel, IN | January 17, 2008 | Unless we as Republicans elect/appoint those who can show fiscal restraint, our cause for fiscal responsiblity will forever be lost. We cannot continue to spend for causes that are totally unnecessary. |
| Robert Grindstaff | Waynesboro, MS | January 17, 2008 | Just do the right thing!!!!!!!! |
| Mary Jennifer King | Portsmouth, VA | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Lawrence Joseph | Reno, NV | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Glenn Bilzing | St.Louis, MO | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Lawrence Joseph | Reno, NV | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Michael Mogilski | Norcross, GA | January 17, 2008 | I think Jeff Flake could help us regain the position as the party of fiscal responsibility. Being serious about fiscal responsibility will be very important as more of the public realize how close we are to a catastrophic fiscal precipice. Show that Republicans are indeed serious with the selection of Rep. Flake for this important position. |
| Harish Chinai | San Jose, CA | January 17, 2008 | If GOP does not support fiscal responsibility now, the party is finished and will be in political exile for the next 40 years. I don't know how much difference Jeff Flake being on the Appropriation committee can make in actually controlling the wasteful spending, but I am sure he will be able to sound the alarm on all profligate spending. |
| Dale Tindel | folsom, CA | January 17, 2008 | x |
| DEAN & CHRISTINA BYRNE | Vincentown, NJ | January 17, 2008 | WE NEED A PERSON LIKE JEFF FLAKE TO GET BACK TO OUR FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES AND TURN OUR ECONOMY AROUND BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE. |
| Alicia Lauterer | Denver, NC | January 17, 2008 | Representative Boehner, We used to be the party of limited government with control over spending and now is our turn to make this happen again. I believe we can not take back the house and senate unless we return to these principles. Please appoint Jeff Flake to the House Appropriations Committee. |
| Ronald Jackson | Quakertown, PA | January 17, 2008 | The propensity of both parties in Congress to pass around our tax dollars to friends and associates for pet projects, that more rightly ought to be paid for by private funding, suggests that our representatives have forgotten the original source of this revenue; the American people. Likewise, the continuing trend within both parties of Congress to provide programs for everything from prescription drugs to industry bail-outs (mortgages), again funded by our tax dollars, reveals that the Country contiues to head towards becoming a Socialist State, where personnal responsibility is replaced by a nanny-state mentality. A true fiscal conservative is desperately needed as the man controlling the purse strings. |
| Joseph Toussaint | Indianapolis, IN | January 17, 2008 | We believe that there is a most important need to bring fiscal sanity to Congress, and we need persons who are committed to viewing federal spending as if it was spending theirs and their neighbor's funds. Please appoint an individual who has such strong convictions to the House Appropriations Committee, appoint JEFF BLAKE! He cares about us. Thank You for your consideration. |
| Danny Saiz | Delphi, IN | January 17, 2008 | I urge you to appoint Rep. Flake to the open committee position. He is a man of integrity and will bring credibility back to the party. |
| robert traeger | cedarville, OH | January 17, 2008 | A fiscal conservative please! |
| Bryant Hopkins | Arlington, VA | January 17, 2008 | More than most Congressmen understand, we "middle road" Republicans disapprove of unfettered spending: earmarks. This issue may well have been the issue that elected many Democrats in marginal districts: a few votes here, a few votes there. Mine is a conservative, disgusted, vote for Flake. |
| Tom Schmitt | Phoenix, AZ | January 17, 2008 | Jeff Flake isn't afraid to make government more responsible! |
| Barbara Hawkins | Mountlake Terrace, WA | January 17, 2008 | We need someone working for the people of this country not just working to buy votes with pork projects. We need someone like Rep.Flake to remind our representatives their promise of ethical and fiscal reform. |
| Christa Cox-Watanabe | Mamaroneck, NY | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Mr.& Mrs. William Coleman | Salem, NJ | January 17, 2008 | I'm a 74 year old who changed his party affiliation last year because of the greedy people in the republican party. Someone like Jeff Flake could return me to the fold if he could reduce earmarks, etc. |
| Rod MacCallum | Newmanstown, PA | January 17, 2008 | x |
| James R. McCracken | Troy, NC | January 17, 2008 | Until the so called conservatives learn that they are responsible for the loss of control of Congress in 2006, they will still be on the outside looking in. The appointment of Jeff Flake to the appropriations Committee would be a step in that diredtion. |
| R. I. "RIK" King II | Virginia Beach, VA | January 17, 2008 | x |
| William Munk | Parkdale, OR | January 17, 2008 | There is little difference between the "entitlement mentality" and the "earmark mentality". Our party needs to re-take the high ground of fiscal responsibility, and appointing Jeff Flake to the appropriations committee would be a great first step. Let's send a message to the country that we can be trusted with the people's money! |
| Anthony Pappas | Portland, OR | January 17, 2008 | When the Republicans stopped acting like Republicans, I stopped supporting the party. You can get me and people like me back when the leadership shows that they are different from the democrats. This will be a step in the right direction. |
| Theodore Von Heiland | Miami, FL | January 17, 2008 | We heartily endorse Rep. Flake as the Right Man for this important position. |
| Judith Huston | Cadiz, OH | January 17, 2008 | OH PLEASE, STOP THIS INSANE SPENDING! |
| Camille Brouillette | Baton Rouge, LA | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Ronald Woody | Austin, TX | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Richard O'Blenis | Ossian, IN | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Grace Alexander | San Mateo, CA | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Jay Donaldson | Santa Maria, CA | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Christopher Price | Elyria, OH | January 17, 2008 | Appointing Rep. Flake to the Appropriations Committee would be a step in the right direction toward earning back our violated trust. His appointment would also highlight and contrast the actions of the congressional pick pockets who have no honor and should be shamed out of office. |
| Christopher Rathje | Port Jefferson Station, NY | January 17, 2008 | x |
| C B Luce | Garland, TX | January 17, 2008 | Rep Flake is the right choice for this very important appointment. He is a leader in the effort to reduce and/or eliminate "earmarks". I am disgusted that our elected representatives (including Republicans) have used the Earmark as a slush fund to move money to their districts or friends. Can you spell "bridge to nowhere" and Rep. Murtha? |
| Karmen Ray | Vancouver, WA | January 17, 2008 | We must return to our conservative base. Cut spending, support our soldiers and enforce the borders. |
| Paula Batts | Benbrook, TX | January 17, 2008 | I would hope that the Republicans would want to differentiate themselves from the tax and spend Democrats. We need fiscally responsible people leading the way! |
| skip Paris | vermilion, OH | January 17, 2008 | Stop spending my money!!!!! |
| Robert Hays | Sikeston, MO | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Wallace Moore | Milledgeville, GA | January 17, 2008 | Representative Flake has the iniative to move us forward and away from enlarging big government. Earmarks seem to be used to the advantage of the requestor, not the population at large. Congress needs to cease bowing down to special interest groups and represent the people who elected them. I hope Rep Flake is the first of many in this area of congressional responsibility. |
| Dennis Cotter | Grosse Pointe Park, MI | January 17, 2008 | Perhaps all members of Congress should actually be made to READ the Constitution which they have been sworn on oath to defend. Defending the Constitution means acting at all times in conformance with it, and its fundamental prnciples of LIMITED government and defined powers. The Federal Government needs to keep its nose out of any area not specifically authorized by the Constitution. |
| Abby Bukofzer | Salinas, CA | January 17, 2008 | We need to return to the core principles of our party, including fiscal responsibility. Appointing Jeff Flake to the Appropriations Committee will be a step in the right direction. |
| Sylvester Rigney | Shawnee, OK | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Raymond Wood | Clinton, MS | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Pamela Hart | Phoenix, AZ | January 17, 2008 | I was proud to support Jeff as my Congressional representative prior to the redistricting, and absolutely admire his conviction on this very important issue. You must appoint him to the House Appropriations Committee. It's my money being spent and I trust Jeff most to spend (or not spend) it wisely as the situation may dictate. |
| Roy Vail | Newtown Square, PA | January 17, 2008 | If nearly everyone agrees that out-of-control spending was a big part of the Republican's loss in 2006, and if it is manifest, which it is, that Jeff Flake is the most serious and articulate Republican who is speaking against such profligacy, then his appointment to the Appropriations Committee should be a no-brainer. |
| Eric Longley | Chamblee, GA | January 17, 2008 | Jeff Flake needs to be on this committee. He has never wavered on his position with regard to pork barrel spending. He could be the impetus for other Congressmen to find a little courage and take a similar position. |
| Jim Casada | Rock Hill, SC | January 17, 2008 | As a citizen, a devoted patriot, and a committed conservative, I'm tired of earmarks and all the smarmy, shameful "inside the Beltway" waste they represent. Jeff Falke has the backbone and the common sense to change this. Appoint him--he's precisely the man for this position. Jim Casada |
| William Pazda | Atlanta, GA | January 17, 2008 | We need to have somebody who will be a "check" against wastefule spending. Please help us shine as much light on govt waste as possible. THANK YOU |
| Jackie Lampkins | Linn Creek, MO | January 17, 2008 | Republicans are going to keep losing the voters if they do not get serious about conservative values, both fiscal and social. Why do they keep turning their back on the very people who elect them (their base)? It's time they learn that we don't have to vote for them. Get serious congress! It's past time for some real conservatism and Rep. Flake is a good first step. |
| Sharon Clemens | Groveland, IL | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Donna E. F. Berry | Georgetown, TX | January 17, 2008 | x |
| William Johnson | Del City, OK | January 17, 2008 | Keep the promises made years ago. Be fiscally responsible. Select flake as a starting point towards that goal. |
| Bryan W. Carpenter | Arlington, TX | January 17, 2008 | Either get conservative or get lost. Don't ask for another dime until the oil is frowing in ANWR and the Gulf. Get the U. S. forces out of U. N. control and give Michael New his back pay and benefits. |
| Don Strickland | Lutz, FL | January 17, 2008 | If Republicans don;t stop earmarks, then no one will stop such a collosal waste of taxpayer money. If nothing else, appointing Rep. Flake to the comitttee would give conservatives some hope that the Republicans may want to return again to the ideas of the people that elected them. |
| Kitty Swartwood | Pueblo, CO | January 17, 2008 | Appointing Jeff Flake would be great first step in the right direction. The out of control spending is an embarrassment to the system and needs to be reeled in. |
| Jay Crouthers | Crownsville, MD | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Robert Combs | Downingtown, PA | January 17, 2008 | The appointment of Jeff Flake to the Appropriations Committee would be a step in the right direction for getting a bloated congress back on track to a more fiscally conservative agenda. |
| Robert Deming | Baldwinsville, NY | January 17, 2008 | Congress must stop and realize they are a government of, by and for the people. I believe out of control spending on the Republican's watch cost them the 2006 elections more than anything else. An independent watchdog group needs to be instituted for ethics and criminal complaints against members of Congress. |
| John Cummings | Belleville, IL | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Kevin Berman | Clarkston, MI | January 17, 2008 | The spending of our federal (and most state) government is appalling and has to be stopped. First step is to eliminate special interest spending, second is to gain control over 'entitlement' spending and then to institute 'six sigma' for government. Rep. Flake is instrumental in these efforts. |
| Mickey Goodman | Cape Coral, FL | January 17, 2008 | x |
| John Shea | San Antonio, TX | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Steve Moline | Nisswa, MN | January 17, 2008 | Both parties have tilted left. It is hard to distinguish core conservative values in the Republican party with so many RINOs in office. To survive, the Republican party needs more Jeff Flakes in leadership, and far fewer RINOs (Republicans in name only). We will not support electing any more RINOs! |
| Albert Haydu | Milton, FL | January 17, 2008 | Please let the Republicans show the way to the American Public that they are serious in stopping the wasteful spending coming out of the Congress. Thank you. |
| Harold Heller | Glenview, IL | January 17, 2008 | x |
| James Jauert | Climax Springs, MO | January 17, 2008 | We need to renew the Contract with America, and remove the suckling socialist pigs from the welfare sow of this federal government. Get a real representative of 'We the People' on the Appropriations Committee to stem the greedy waste of our tax dollars. And, come the election cycle, throw the BUMS out of Washington, starting with the King of Earmarks: Ike Skelton. In the meantime, support Rep. Flake. |
| Paul Marcum | Scottsdale, AZ | January 17, 2008 | Jeff Flake should be the "gold standard" by which all Republicans are measured. |
| Everett Lamar | Weatherford, TX | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Jane Campbell | St. Louis, MO | January 17, 2008 | I beg you to limit/eliminate earmarks. It only enables those in power to stay in power and is tantamount to taking bribes. |
| Col.(Retired) William A. Lafferty | Green Valley, AZ | January 17, 2008 | It is time to really get into a true conservative policy in that vast field of earmarks. Put Jeff Flake on your committee, PLEASE. |
| Mary Lombard | W Melbourne, FL | January 17, 2008 | Wouldn't it be wonderful if, not only Jeff Flake appointed to the Appropriations Committee, but he could gain an even BIGGER audience when exposing pork. Who wouldn't love to hear on the MSM (like that's going to happen!) all the pet projects our various Congressmen are trying to sneak through! |
| Robert Thompson | Clarkston, WA | January 17, 2008 | x |
| John Goebel | Naples, FL | January 17, 2008 | We must eliminate earmarks which is nothing but very lightly disguised bribery. |
| Marlyn & Lonnie Butler | Spearsville, LA | January 17, 2008 | We need someone like Jeff Flake to look out for the citizens of this country, by making sure "pork" is not the main item in any bill! |
| Earnest Livaditis | Houston, TX | January 17, 2008 | x |
| John Long | Mountain View, CA | January 17, 2008 | When I became a Republican many years ago I was proud to be conservative. In the last several years I have been closer to shame at the money being spent by Congress when my party, the Republicans were in control. I feel that appointing Jeff Flake will show your party, the country citizens and the world that the Republicans stand for fiscal responsibility. |
| Ken Trefaller | Boise, ID | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Tami Thrasher | Collingswood, NJ | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Robert M. Stuendel | Orlando, FL | January 17, 2008 | Earmark spending, formerly known as pork barrel spending, killed Republican chances in 2006. You can't win elections by buying votes and out liberaling liberals. Stick to strict fiscally conservative principals. They always win in the long run and it's what Republicans and conservatives expect. |
| James Corah | Fort Wayne, IN | January 17, 2008 | Please...we must rein-in the excessive spending by congress on "Vote-Buying-Items". |
| Marlyn & Lonnie Butler | Spearsville, LA | January 17, 2008 | We need someone like Jeff Flake to look out for the citizens of this country, by making sure "pork" is not the main item in any bill! |
| Deborah Bittle | Boynton Beach, FL | January 17, 2008 | It is long past time for the Republican members of Congress to step up and say "enough of this stuff!" Putting Rep. Flake on the Appropriations Committee would send a strong message that it's time to get serious about reining in profligate spending on the part of Congress. |
| Maureen Moyer | Moorestown, NJ | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Mark Gotz | Port Saint Lucie, FL | January 17, 2008 | x |
| CJ James | Noblesville, IN | January 17, 2008 | This is a no-brainer. Jeff Flake can lead you all into the land of fiscal conservatism. |
| Mark Moore | Howell, MI | January 17, 2008 | Stop the waste! I cannot spend money I do not have taking care of my family so stop doing it for the country. It does not help! |
| Ken Chappell | Katy, TX | January 17, 2008 | We need fiscal responsibility in this country again. Rep. Flake is the man for that job. It is time to quit talking fiscal reponsibility and start doing fiscal responsibility. |
| David R Blank | Leswes, DE | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Dave Wood | Yakima, WA | January 17, 2008 | I agree, it is sad that we even need to do this to try to force elected leaders to do the right thing. Corruption runs so deep in Congress on both sides of the aisle, it is a wonder we haven't had another French Revolution. But I guess as long as they keep promising to give us all somebody else's money we'll let them do as they wish. |
| S. Davis | Huntsville, AR | January 17, 2008 | JUST DO IT! sick to tears of hearing the left spout how conservatives are the party with ALL the money. |
| John Vaux | Langston, AL | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Bonnie DeSpain | Kaysville, UT | January 17, 2008 | This is an important issue that Representative Flake would tackle with integrity and enthusiasm. |
| CJ James | Noblesville, IN | January 17, 2008 | This is a no-brainer. Jeff Flake can lead you all into the land of fiscal conservatism. |
| EE Beasley | Fullerton, CA | January 17, 2008 | Add Flake to the Appropriations Committee. Think of America and not self-interest Thanks |
| Sarah Brunn | Pittsburgh, PA | January 17, 2008 | x |
| Edward Moore | Philadelphia, PA | January 17, 2008 | I've been following Rep. Flake for sometime and have been impressed with his approach to (non)spending. He's a man after my own heart. With him on Appropriations he'll either get the others thinking right or become a real annoyance to them. Please see that he is appointed to this most important committee. |
| Daniel Colburn | Waukesha, WI | January 17, 2008 | We need to get rid of all the pork now! The 'bridges to nowhere' cannot be built any longer in order to show folks back home 'see all the money we got for you?...'. We are, unfortunately, the minority party right now but having a true fiscal conservative on our side of the aisle in that committee could not hurt. |
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