Americans for Prosperity Launches Colorado Chapter

On June 24, the national free-market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched its newest state chapter in Colorado. The organization stated that its first goal would be to educate and mobilize taxpayers in support of the removal of government-imposed barriers to energy development, an improvement that would help lower taxes for all citizens.

“From unnecessarily limiting the supply of energy, to proposed cap-and-trade carbon taxes and regulatory schemes, many state and federal government policies are threatening Coloradans’ quality of life,” said AFP President Tim Phillips. “Current and proposed energy policies amount to higher taxes, lost jobs and less freedom. The Colorado chapter of Americans for Prosperity is going to educate and mobilize taxpayers on this and other issues, and we’re going to make sure their voices are heard loud and clear in Denver, and in Washington.”

Visit the web site here: http://www.americansforprosperity.org/index.php?state=co

Drill Here. Drill Now. Pay Less.

Since May, over 1.3 million Americans have signed the “Drill Here. Drill Now. Pay Less.” petition at http://www.americansolutions.com/. According to information provided by Newt Gingrich, “175 members of Congress have pledged to increase U.S. oil production. Only one is a democrat.” Please sign the petition and read more about the goal of American energy independence.

Another excellent website where you can learn more about American energy resources is http://www.pickensplan.com/.

Senator Ken Salazar supported and voted for domestic off-shore drilling in 2006. In 2008, Senator Salazar opposes offshore drilling. Please contact the Senator at http://salazar.senate.gov/ and tell him that you support off-shore drilling and drilling at ANWR.

Castle Pines North to Host Candidate Forum

The City of Castle Pines North will host a Candidate Forum on Tuesday, July22, at 7 p.m. at the CPN Community Center, 7404 Yorkshire Drive. Participating in the forum are 6th Congressional District candidates, along with candidates for House District 45, Senate District 4, and County Commissioner District II. With some hotly contested races coming up in the primary, this should be a great event!

Bob Schaffer vs. Mark Udall Debate

On Monday, July 14, at 9:00 AM, please join your fellow Republicans in supporting Bob Schaffer at the first debate between U.S. Senate candidates Republican Bob Schaffer and Democrat Mark Udall. The location will be The Wildlife Experience in Parker, which is located just east of I-25 on Lincoln Avenue. Tickets must be reserved in advance by calling 720-377-1600 or emailing teamschaffer@bobschafferforsenate.com.