Our fiscal crisis is a result of out-of-control federal spending, not insufficient federal taxes.I do not support any increase in the tax burden beyond what is already being paid, especially at a time when the economy continues to struggle. Tax increases are desired by the Obama Democrats, not conservative Republicans or conservative Oklahoma Democrats.
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Our fiscal crisis is a result of out-of-control federal spending, not insufficient federal taxes. I do not support any increase in the tax burden beyond what is already being paid, especially at a time when the economy continues to struggle. Tax increases are desired by the Obama Democrats, not conservative Republicans or conservative Oklahoma Democrats.
My first objective as your Congressman will be to repeal the largest tax increase in history that is to automatically take place on January 1st, 2013. If that increase is allowed to stand, the average tax burden for Oklahoma families in the First District will increase by $3,500. This tax increase will cripple our economy and must be repealed.
My second objective is to work with our next President, Mitt Romney, in lowering tax rates, broadening the base, and injecting more fairness into the current tax code.
My third objective is a complete overhaul of our tax system. There are numerous plans that I could support. Steve Forbes has promoted a plan for a low rate, flat tax on income. Senators Inhofe and Coburn sponsor the Fair Tax, which eliminates the IRS as well as taxes on income, payroll, business, capital gains, dividends, interest, and the death tax. These taxes would be replaced by a low flat tax rate on consumption with protections for individuals and families with lower incomes.
Our current tax system limits productivity, punishes achievement and excessively burdens people and businesses with compliance costs.
While I am for an overhaul of the tax system, I am not for raising taxes on anybody. Tax increases are a policy of the Obama Democrats.
Please share this with your friends. I’m asking for your vote on November 6.
Jim Bridenstine
(Tulsa, OK 10/19/12) Republican Congressional Nominee Jim Bridenstine has earned support from the political action committees (PACs) of many leading energy companies headquartered in Oklahoma or having a major presence within the State. PACs associated with Williams, Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P., WPX Energy, ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, Samson Investment Company, Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Devon Energy Corporation have all chosen to support Bridenstine’s campaign to become the next Congressman representing Oklahoma’s 1st District.
“The regulatory agenda being advanced by President Obama and his liberal supporters in Congress is having a crippling effect on efforts to move our country toward energy independence,” said Bridenstine. “Instead of expanding domestic energy production and distribution, which would create good paying jobs both in Oklahoma and throughout our nation, this administration continues to block drilling on public lands, block the Keystone Pipeline, misallocate tax dollars to non-viable energy sources, threaten tax increases on domestic energy producers, and demonize oil, gas, and coal. It’s time for a new direction and energy independence.”
“Jim has a sincere interest in learning more about Oklahoma’s energy producers and transportation infrastructure companies,” said Magellan CEO Mike Mears. “He believes in energy independence and understands our nation needs more pipelines to accommodate the increased production of domestic energy.”
LCDR Jim Bridenstine is a veteran combat pilot who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and still flies counter-drug missions in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He is the Republican Nominee for Oklahoma’s First Congressional District. Bridenstine is the former Executive Director of the Tulsa Air and Space Museum and holds a triple major from Rice University and an MBA from Cornell University. He is also a graduate of Jenks High School.
(From the Tulsa Beacon, 10/11/12)
Voters in the First District have an easy choice on Nov. 6 as they select a new congressman.
Republican Jim Bridenstine faces Democrat John Olson and Independent Craig Allen in the race to replace John Sullivan.
Just like most of the people in the First District, Lt. Cmdr. Bridenstine is pro-life. He will fight to stop the American holocaust and end abortion.
Like most people in the First District, Jim Bridenstine wants America to stop printing money and to get back to a balanced budget. Bridenstine, with a degree in economics, will cut spending and work for a smaller and more efficient federal government.
Just like most people in the First District, Jim Bridenstine wants to repeal Obamacare and its blatant intrusion into the lives of Oklahomans.
Like most people in the First District, Bridenstine believes that Barack Obama’s foreign policies have failed and we need a new president. Bridenstine, with a career in the military, knows the importance of strong support for our fighting men.
Just like most people in the First District, Bridenstine understands that marriage is between one man and one woman.
Jim Bridenstine is serious about his Christian faith and unashamed to admit that his faith guides his decisions.
Olson, who also served in the military, is the opposite on most of these issues. He supports re-election of the president, implementation of Obamacare and abortion.
The choice is clear.
Lt. Cmdr. Jim Bridenstine will represent the First District in a way that represents our conservative values.
The Tulsa Beacon endorses Lt. Cmdr. Jim Bridenstine for the First District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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