Saint Petersblog: Former Congressman Patrick Murphy endorses Jessica Ehrlich for CD 13

Jessica Ehrlich has received former Congressman Patrick Murphy’s endorsement of her campaign for Congressional District 13. 

Note: Murphy is running against the notorious Allen West and has a substantial lead. 

Partick Murphy stated: 

Despite Bill Young’s past commitment to our veterans through the decades, after 42 years in Congress it’s clear he’s lost touch when he earns an ‘F’ rating from the Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America and opposes President Obama’s Veterans’ Jobs bill,”.

“Jessica Ehrlich understands the needs of America’s next generation of returning heroes – our Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. She will work to fully fund our VA hospitals, she understands we need to veterans back to work once they served our country with training programs and she understands that we cannot just thank our veterans one day and go back to work the next.  Jessica wants an ongoing to commitment to our veterans from the moment they enlist and for the rest of their lives and their families lives.

Jessica Ehrlich added: 

I’m proud to receive Congressman Murphy’s support. He has stood for veterans time and time again and its an honor to stand with him now for all the veterans across the country. I want to go to Congress to honor our government’s sacred trust with veterans. To vote for continued education, to prevent homelessness among our veterans and to fully fund our VA hospitals.

Murphy was the first veteran of the Iraq War to serve in Congress. He is perhaps best known for his successful effort to repeal the ”Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy in the military.

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Congressman Bill Young releases misleading ad

This is the first ad coming from Congressman Bill Young’s re-election campaign.  

CW Bill Young said: 

“Taking care of our nation’s heroes is one of the most important parts of my job, and it is one of the reasons Beverly and I work so hard at it every day. Everyone who serves our nation in uniform is a hero, and deserves our thanks and appreciation.”

Unfortunately,Young has not been taking care of our nation's heroes  He has gotten two F grades in 2008 and 2010 for his lack of support for veterans programs form the Iraq and Afghan Veterans of America. 

We also wonder why a clergyman would be featured in a political ad.

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Jessica Ehrlich notes Rep. BIll Young has been dodging voters and debates

Published on Sep 25, 2012 by ehrlichforcongress

Jessica Ehrlich to Congressman Bill Young: Please do not confuse voters with "stalkers"

St Petersburg, FL - Jessica Ehrlich, the Democratic Party's nominee against 42-year incumbent Republican Congressman Bill Young in Florida's 13th district (Pinellas County) issued the following statement regarding repo

"I am deeply relieved to learn Congressman Young and his family have not suffered any physical harm following reports his home has been allegedly burglarized over the past several years. And I have faith the Indian Shores police department will continue their thorough investigation. Following the attack on Rep. Giffords, nothing can be taken lightly."

"However, I am disturbed by several comments made by Congressman Young in today's story. The Congressman acknowledged he is 'more on guard' after he was 'recently caught on video' telling a voter who asked him a question about raising the minimum wage to 'get a job'. He also said he is 'not used to this kind of personal treatment' and claimed he was being 'stalked'."

"With all due respect to Congressman Young, I think he is confusing voters legitimately inquiring about his stances on important issues with being 'stalkers'. Thousands of Floridians saw the video of Congressman Young telling a young man repeatedly to 'get a job' after he respectfully asked Young a question. Further, Young, in another incident 'caught on video', walked away from a military veteran asking him a question about our treatment of America's returning military heroes."

"If Congressman Young wants to earn a 43rd year in Congress he needs to stop confusing voters with stalkers."

"If Congressman Young had held a town hall meeting or attended a debate, his constituents would not need to approach him to find out his positions. After four decades in Congress, Bill Young needs to explain his vote to 'voucherize' Medicare. 

As a member of the House Appropriations Committee that controls Washington spending, he needs to answer for our record budget deficit. And with thousands of Pinellas County voters struggling in this economy, his economic plan needs to be more than 'get a job'.

"I believe a seat in Congress is something to be earned. That's why I have been campaigning tirelessly, outlining my plan to protect Medicare, to cut wasteful government spending, and to protect our middle class. I have attended all of the recent candidate forums and have never seen Congressman Young."

"We don't need a Congressman simply occupying a seat in Congress and being 'on his guard' with voters. It's time for leadership and advocacy. I will put my real world, hands-on business experience to work fighting for Pinellas County's economic future."

Note: CW Bill Young had thought his condo has been burglarized but the local police disagreed. 

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Tampa Bay Times: U.S. Rep C.W. Bill Young changes course, says U.S. should withdraw from Afghanistan

"Over and over, every time the subject of pulling American troops out of Afghanistan has come up, U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young has voted to stay the course. He opposed resolutions to withdraw, and even a resolution to set a timetable for a full withdrawal.

Not anymore.

'I think we should remove ourselves from Afghanistan as quickly as we can," Young, R-Indian Shores, said during a meeting with the Timeseditorial board Monday. "I just think we're killing kids that don't need to die.'"

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Bill Young "Too Busy" for Debate Next to his Office but Doubles Down on Paul Ryan in DC and Out of District Events

St. Petersburg, FL - Congressman CW Bill Young told the Tampa Bay Times that he was "too busy" to debate on September 6th in a candidate forum in his office building. But on September 13th he found the time to attend an event for Paul Ryan in DC and on September 15th he stumped for Ryan in Florida outside the district he is supposed to represent. 

Proving how much he has lost touch with Pinellas County Young said, "I know in my district it's had a positive effect, him being on the ticket," Young continued to say when he attended Paul Ryan's event in DC. "He's just a likable guy." Young must not be talking about the women that actually live in his district who would have their right to choose, equal pay for equal work or access to affordable birth control stripped away. If Paul Ryan and Bill Young get their way women's health and equality will be rolled back decades.

"Bill Young may think Paul Ryan is a 'likable guy' because they both want to restrict equal pay, access to affordable birth control and send a women's right to choose back to the early 70's, when Young was first elected." Said Ehrlich in response to Young entrenching himself with Paul Ryan. "Young has clearly lost touch with the people of the district he is supposed to represent."

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That is the problem no one knows who he is anymore

In the Air Force, we had a term for someone like CW bill Young: FIGMO!

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Tampa Bay Times: Don't expect to see C.W. Bill Young debate challenger in congressional race

CW bill Young is 82 and needs to retire

By Craig Pittman, Times Staff Writer
September 14, 2012

"Last week, the Seminole Chamber of Commerce held a candidates' forum next door to U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young's office. They invited the 81-year-old congressman to attend along with his Democratic challenger, Jessica Ehrlich.

Young failed to show. So, following legal advice from the League of Women Voters, the forum's organizers did not allow Ehrlich a turn at the microphone either."

Young has not attended this event, which is next to his office, in the last 25 years. 

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Congressman Young Ducks Public Debate but Speaks Behind Closed Doors
Bill Young ducked yet another public debate but today he found the time to speak behind closed doors at a members only reception. To date, this makes three missed opportunities for Young to engage in the democratic process by discussing the issues most important to the people of Pinellas.
Last night's Seminole Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters forum was held in the same building as Young's district congressional office and yet Young gave no reason for his absence from the event. Still running and hiding from his vote to turn Medicare into a voucher program, Young could not even walk down the hall to address the crowd of voters gathered at the Forum to hear all other candidates in the area from County Commissioner to Sheriff. However, Bill Young did manage to find the time to speak at a closed-door, members-only event today.
After the third canceled public debate, Jessica Ehrlich has challenged Bill Young to three televised debates. As of the sending of this release, there has been no reply to the Ehrlich campaign or the voters of Pinellas County.
"It has been decades since a congressional debate was held here in Pinellas County," said Ehrlich about Young's disregard for the people of Pinellas. "The voters here deserve a discussion on the issues that affect their daily lives" 

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Support Jessica Ehrlich

The Democrats have an attractive alternative to CW Bill Young, who is 81.

Jessica D. Ehrlich is running to represent Pinellas County and Florida's new 13th district in U.S. Congress. With her new ideas and fresh perspective, Jessica will work to attract good jobs, strengthen the middle class, and protect our commitment to seniors.
Check out Jessica Ehrlich's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JessicaEhrlichForCongress

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New IAVA Report Card due out on Aug. 23

This is the Iraq and Afghan Veterans of America 2010 report card for the two US Republican representatives form Pinellas county. These two report cards were unchanged form 2008.

 

Of interest,Gus Bilirakis runs annual veteran events with Bay Pines and many other veteran organizations annually  You would think he would be big supporter of vets. His voting record suggests otherwise,

CW Bill Young has been in the House for 40 years and needs to retire. His Democratic challenger, Jessica Ehrlich, may send him packing!

MS. Ehrlich needs to work with veteran organizations to expose Young's shabby record with vets.

The 2012 IAVA report card will be out in two days, Young, who is a leading lawmakers on military matters,  got another F. 

sources:

http://thehill.com/homenews/house/124931-veterans-group-gives-congress-low-marks-

http://media.iava.org/iava_action/IAVA_Action_2010_Congressional_Report_Card.pdf

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Will C.W. Bill Young apologize?

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Jessica Ehrlich is close to the goal of signatures for a petition to Bill Young that demands an apology for his demeaning and insulting exchange with a young voter who asked for his stance on minimum wage.  As reported by several major news outlets and by the Washington Post, Young rudely replied to the voter’s question, “Get a job” – never mind the fact that the voter did, in fact, have a job!  Even worse, when asked to explain his opposition to raising minimum wage, he said he “doesn’t favor handouts.” It is not a handout if people are working for it. Please help us hold him accountable.  If you haven’t signed our petition yet, please sign now and then share it on Facebook and Twitter. We must hold Young accountable.  How long will Congressman Young remain silent? Voters deserve answers and a member of Congress who will listen to their views and needs. It’s time for a fresh approach – which is exactly what our campaign is all about. Thank you for standing with me,  Jessica Ehrlich P.S. Our momentum is continuing to surge – we need to show the media, the pundits and our opponent we can go toe-to-toe until Election Day and continue to hold him accountable. Please contribute to our Rapid Response efforts today. Thank you.

Rightardia featured the video of C.W. Bill Young when he was berating the young man who asked if Rep. Young if he would support an increase to the minimum wage.

Young told the young man, who was employed, to get a job!

Rightardia thinks Young, who is the most senior person in Congress, should should retire. Young is 81 years old and well past his prime. 

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C.W.Bill young, GOP poster geezer for term limits

By now, you may have heard all about Congressman Bill Young's demeaning and irrational outburst on the Fourth of July. 


A voter simply inquired about the Congressman's stance on raising the minimum wage. Young dismissively told the voter to "Get a Job". 


When the voter responded that he had one for $8.50 and just wanted to know if Congressman Young would support raising the minimum wage, the Congressman rudely responded again with "Get a Job". 


We know it's time for a fresh approach and leaders who listen to the needs of their constituents. 

I need your urgent help to make sure we can have the representation we deserve.

The next 24 hours are critical. We must have the resources to get our message out. We have set a goal of 100 donors before midnight. Can you chip in? Even just $10 could make a difference.

Contribute $10 now to hold Young responsible for his insults. Getting our message out and holding Congressman Young's feet to the fire is critical. We can't let him get away with this. Thank you. Jessica Ehrlich Bill Young has been in the US congress for 40 years. He is over the hill and clearly out of touch with middle class Floridians. He is the GOP poster geezer for term limits.

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