Everyone is invited to the August 3^rd Grand Opening of our Campaign Headquarters at 712 No. Hampton Road, Suite 160, DeSoto, TX 75115. The celebration starts at 5:30, and we hope to see all of you here!

Thursday, July 1

  

Stephen Broden was a guest on the Glenn Beck program on Fox News, on the subject of 'Banishing God From Our Classrooms'. WATCH THE PROGRAM.  

  

Wednesday, July 14

  

Stephen Broden appeared live on Glenn Beck. WATCH THE PROGRAM.  

  

Friday, July 16

  

Stephen Broden and Dr. Alveda King were guests on Glenn Beck, and discussed Civil Rights with Glenn. WATCH THE PROGRAM.  

  

Monday Evening, July 26

  

Stephen Broden was interviewed on Sarah Palin radio. LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW.

Get ready for the latest economic reality check from the CBO (Congressional Budget Office): "Unless policymakers (deal with the debt) growing budget deficits will cause debt to rise to unsupportable levels." Translation: we face economic devastation unless we radically reduce spending.

 

Spending estimates with nine or more zeroes cause people's eyes to glaze over, and talk of massive long-term debt, and staggering annual budget deficits, causes alarm yet disengagement. It sounds complicated, so we leave it to the 'experts'.

 

Fellow Americans, we are the experts. Irresponsible federal spending is only the symptom of an underlying problem. The real problem is the refusal of the federal government to operate within the bounds of the Constitution, and to limit its laws, regulations, spending and reach, to areas of American life where it is supposed to operate.

The NAACP’s July 13th resolution denouncing the Tea Party movement as “racist” raises more doubts about the discernment and judgment of those who voted at the NAACP convention, than about the Tea Party itself.

 

As a proud black American and frequent speaker at Tea Party events all across the U.S., I can assure you that the Tea Party movement is not racist, and is instead dedicated to our founding principles; not the least of which are the “self evident” truths that “all men are created equal” and are “endowed by their Creator [not by government] with certain inalienable rights...” .

 

Tea Party activists are among the strongest supporters of my campaign for US Congress. Never at any Tea Party event have I witnessed racially offensive conduct, signs or rhetoric. Supposed racist activity claimed by some may have even been introduced by infiltrators, intent on discrediting the Tea Party. Even if accusations of racism by a handful were proven; it would be wrong to denounce the entire Tea Party for the unendorsed actions of a few. This is a lesson NAACP leadership has learned and taught for a century.

 

What seems to have happened is that NAACP members who voted for the resolution fell victim to politically motivated deception perpetrated by liberals being criticized by Tea Partiers, and whose false accusations are repeated by a media willing to perpetuate such deception. The racial issue is a “red herring” designed to create division and deflect from the real concerns of an overreaching, overspending, out-of-control liberal government.

 

Irresponsible accusations by the NAACP denigrate its reputation and undermine the legitimacy of claims made by true victims of racism. The NAACP ought to be more concerned about the devastating effects of liberal policies on many blacks in America; effects such as educational shortcomings, neighborhood violence, and a profit-seeking abortion industry that literally targets low income, black neighborhoods.

 

I stand with Americans of every race who reject the institutional elitists, and who insist that America return to its Constitutional roots. For that reason, I ask that you join the battle today by DONATING as much as possible, and by VOLUNTEERING to help in any way you can.

Recent quotes in the New York Times Magazine by South Carolina Senator Lindsay Graham belittling the Tea Party are demonstrative of the arrogance that is far too common in Washington D.C. Senator Graham claimed that the Tea Party movement is "just unsustainable because they can never come up with a coherent vision for governing." He concluded --- "It will die out."

 

How ironic and wrong of Senator Graham! The Tea Partiers are actually proposing that we return to the original vision for governing --- that is, to the founding principles of limited government, personal responsibility and states' rights. They seek a government that will honor the Constitution, restore fiscal discipline and repeal overreaching legislation like the so-called "health care" bill.

 

The Tea Partiers are right, and they reflect what America is thinking.

 

This is in great contrast to the elitist, out-of-touch attitude of career politicians who dismiss the masses as ignorant and unthinking - and undeserving of a voice.

 

I stand with the Tea Partiers. That's why I'm running for U.S. House in Texas' 30^th District. And I need your help to get elected. I will stand with you, work for you, and build the coalitions that will return us to our founding principles and Judeo-Christian values. Please click VOLUNTEER to help, and DONATE to contribute as much as you possibly can today.

As most Americans slept, (figuratively and literally), at 5:39 am Friday June 25th Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid forced a vote of House and Senate Conferees to approve a “financial reform” bill to take over nearly every aspect of the financial services industry. It was written in a 20-hour deal-cutting marathon. They call it “reform” but it’s another 2000 plus page power-grab that will constrict the private sector, empower Washington bureaucrats, and impose massive taxes and regulatory costs on businesses - costs that will ultimately be borne by all consumers.

 

Yes, ironically, Congress intended that this law that severely restricts the freedom of every person and business in District 30 to obtain vital personal and business financing, to be signed by the President on the birthday of our country’s freedom - July 4th. They won’t make that date now because common sense opposition is pushing back against it – but more push back is needed.

 

This bill and the dead-of-night tactics used to draft it are nothing less than tyranny. It’s not the first time this Congress has worked through the night to meet a self-imposed deadline to attack the personal freedom of fellow Americans. They did it with the so-called Health Care bill – another massive attack on freedom and a step toward socialism voted in while America slept.

 

This, my friends is exactly why I am running for Congress – to stop the tyranny! And I need your help. Don’t wait. The liberals didn’t. They worked all night. Step up today, right now, and please go to DONATE and make the largest donation you can, and volunteer to get involved in our campaign to rescue this Republic. Then pass this message on to all of your friends and ask them to WAKE UP and join the battle. It does not matter whether someone lives in this District or not – this Congressional seat matters in terms of controlling the House in 2011.

 

If we fail to take the Speaker’s gavel from Nancy Pelosi on November 2, we will end up with a flood of legislation like the “financial reform” bill. This one bill creates such a volume of reporting, rules and regulations that it will force many community banks out of business. That means fewer local banks, fewer choices, and less freedom. Those banks that remain will pass along the higher costs by eliminating free checking, charging more for services, and offering fewer “deals.”

 

The tentacles of “financial reform” reach to every loan, big or small; including new restrictions on credit cards, and financing for things such as your child’s braces. The time to stand up and push back is now! Join me, today.

Sam Johnson, war hero and Congressman from Texas' 3^rd District, and Pete Sessions, Chairman of the NRCC and Congressman from Texas' 32^nd District, have announced their endorsement of Stephen Broden in this campaign to represent the people of Texas’ District 30 in the United States Congress. Read more about these and other endorsements HERE.

 

The most important thing I can and should do to earn your vote is to make Constitutionally correct policy decisions for our nation as a whole, returning us to the founding principles. This candidacy is not about identity polictics, which tends to divide people into groups for special treatment. Much of the error of our ways nationally has come from the liberal Democrat strategy of dividing people by race, income, gender, sexual preference, etc., then catering to the special interests of each segment. No one should do that.

 

In the final analysis, only conservative principles promote the general welfare of the nation and enhance freedom and prosperity. In contrast, liberal-progressive principles restrict individual freedom and diminish prosperity in favor of collectivism and government intrusion. This ultimately harms all segments of society, especially those targeted for help.