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RLC-GA 2009 Endorsements

By Tyler Burgess | October 15, 2009

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia has endorsed Casey Tucker and Bill Greene for the 2009 special and municipal elections.

Casey Tucker is running in a special election for GA House District 141. The Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia believes that Casey Tucker adheres to the principles of small government, individual liberty, and fiscal responsibility. The Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia invites all Republicans, conservatives, and small government citizens in the 141st House District of Georgia to vote for Casey Tucker as their State Representative.

Casey has signed the Liberty Compact pledging “that as their elected representative I will work to: restore liberty, not restrict it; shrink government, not expand it; reduce taxes, not raise them; abolish programs, not create them; promote the freedom and independence of citizens, not the interference of government in their lives; and observe the limited, enumerated powers of our Constitution, not ignore them.”

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia also extends its endorsement to Bill Greene in his race for Braselton Town Council District 2 seat. Bill Greene believes that Braselton must be “held up as an example to surrounding communities, a “shining city on a hill.” Mr. Greene has also signed the Liberty Compact.

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RLC-GA Legislative Endorsements

By Chris Farris | March 25, 2009

The Executive Board of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia has endorsed the following measures currently under consideration in the Georgia General Assembly.

We OPPOSE HB277, SB39 & SR44 – These measures will levy a 1 percent sales tax, statewide or regionally, for specified transportation projects. The Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia stands with Governor Perdue (not often we’ve said that) in unequivocally opposing any increases in transportation taxes until the DOT is reformed so that the money is not wasted;

We OPPOSE HB 160 – Perdue’s “super speeder” bill to boost fines $200 for drivers exceeding 85 mph on Interstate highways and 75 on other roads. This measure is meant to fund “Trauma Care”. While arguable a worthy effort, the RLC-GA opposes the direct funding of any government services through Fines or Sin Taxes.

We SUPPORT HB480 & 481 – JOBS Act to cut taxes on businesses looking to hire workers and relocate to Georgia.

We Support Senate Bill 1, Zero Based Budgeting which will require the General Assembly to review all spending every four years.

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Support SB1: Senator Shafer’s Zero Based Budget Act

By Chris Farris | March 18, 2009

Zero Based Budgeting is one of the most important measures being considered by the General Assembly this year.

Under Georgia’s current system of continuation budgeting, once new spending programs are approved, they are automatically rolled over into succeeding state budgets under the line item, continuation. Legislators focus on how much extra to spend and not whether programs approved years or decades earlier are still needed.

Zero based budgeting will require all spending to be detailed in the budget, not just the new programs. It will help lawmakers identify and eliminate wasteful and unneeded spending.

Senator Shafer’s legislation is endorsed by Americans for Prosperity, FreedomWorks, Libertarian Party of Georgia, and Republican Liberty Caucus.

Please contact your State House member and ask them to vote for this bill.

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RLC Georgia Issues 2008 Federal Endorsements

By Chris Farris | July 8, 2008

Congressman Paul Broun

Only one incumbent member of Congress merits the endorsement of the Republican Liberty Caucus and that Congressman is Dr. Paul Broun. From his first vote in the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Broun has shown that he doesn’t fall lock-step with his party’s leadership when they trample on the constitution to score political points with powerful special interest groups.

Alas, Dr. Broun’s opponent is perfectly willing to pander to the prejudices of his district. Broun’s opponent was the primary sponsor of a bill that would lower the number of jurors needed to decide to sentence someone to the death penalty. The act of taking a person’s life is the penultimate punishment that can be meted out by the state, and it is the only one that can not be undone if the person is later exonerated. If anything the threshold for sentencing someone to death should be raised, not lowered.

Based on the records of both candidates, it is clear that Paul Broun is a man of integrity. He is a man who takes his oath of office – to support and defend the Constitution of the United States – with the utmost regard. We encourage all RLC members and supports in the 10th Congressional District to cast their vote for Paul Broun on Tuesday July 15th.

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RLC Georgia Issues State Legislative Endorsements

By Chris Farris | July 8, 2008

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia endorses the following members of the State Senate and State House for re-election.

Georgia State Senate:

Georgia State House:

All of these candidates have signed the RLC’s Liberty Compact.

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