Dear Friends,
From day one of this race, I have advocated for the outright elimination of earmarks. Earmarking is a bi-partisan problem that has a corrupting influence on legislators, and leads only to more wasteful spending. No more excuses. The American people are seeking change in 2010 and are searching for bold leaders with consistent core principles that are ready to challenge the status quo in Washington and deliver results. I will be that type of leader for New Hampshire, and I am ready to take on the special interests and seek a permanent ban on earmarks altogether.
I support Senator Jim DeMint’s efforts to force a vote on a one-year earmark ban this week in the Senate. Senator DeMint has been a principled and tenacious leader on earmarks. He continually sets a strong example for others to follow–even for Speaker Pelosi in the House, who today indicated that she too is prepared to support a one-year earmark moratorium. I strongly endorse Senator DeMint’s efforts and those of other like-minded reformers, and encourage the Senate and House to do the right thing and stop earmarking–right now.
Sincerely,
