Jim Bridenstine for Congress

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.

By: Jim Bridenstine

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 This tax increase will cripple our economy and must be repealed.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.

Read Article: http://www.tulsabeacon.com/?p=6341

Bridenstine Receives Endorsement from Small Business Advocate the National Federation of Independent Business
(NFIB) 

 (Tulsa, OK 10/1/12) The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has endorsed OK-D1 Republican Congressional nominee LCDR Jim Bridenstine. “Small businesses are the engine of our economy and across the country small business owners are seeking out elected representatives that will stand up and be leaders in Congress” said Lisa Goeas, NFIB Vice President, Political and Grassroots. “We believe Jim Bridenstine will not only be a strong advocate for small businesses in the 1st District of Oklahoma, but will be a leader in Washington D.C. working to reduce the burdensome regulatory environment that is increasing costs for small businesses and all Americans. NFIB is proud to endorse Jim Bridenstine.”

When asked about the importance of the NFIB endorsement Bridenstine said, “An endorsement from such a well respected small business advocate is an honor. Many of my supporters are small business owners and they know that once in Washington D.C. I will work tirelessly on their behalf to reduce taxes and eliminate big government programs like Obamacare that threaten their livelihoods.”

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.

     The growth and intrusiveness of the federal government was further advanced by
this morning’s Supreme Court decision to uphold ObamaCare. This ruling
threatens our freedom and represents a massive new tax upon the American people.
ObamaCare will further inhibit economic recovery and jeopardize preservation of the
conservative values upon which our nation was founded. ObamaCare must be repealed in
its entirety. Here are some of the main problems with ObamaCare:

1. The federal government will have the authority to insert itself into the doctor patient
relationship.

2. The Government will have the power to allocate healthcare resources based upon
patient age and other considerations.

3. Under ObamaCare the federal government will fund abortions by directly
appropriating funds to state high risk pools, devaluing human life.

4. An army of 16,500 IRS agents will be hired to administer and enforce ObamaCare.

5. Depending on political favoritism, some companies will be given waivers from
ObamaCare requirements and others will not. Equal application of the law will
not occur within ObamaCare.

6. The Congressional Budget Office’s ObamaCare cost estimate projections stop at
ten years, but ObamaCare costs increase dramatically after that time.

7. Businesses are more hesitant to invest capital or hire, because of continuing
uncertainty about the costs of ObamaCare in terms of both direct expense and
regulatory burden.

8. ObamaCare will increase taxes and the cost of health insurance and healthcare for
everyone.

     There are more competitive and cost-effective solutions available to address
healthcare insurance for people who are not already covered, or choose not be covered.
These plans do not involve the heavy-handed, intrusive federal role President Obama and
Democrats in Congress have instituted through ObamaCare.

     By ruling as it did today, the Supreme Court has given the decision on ObamaCare
back to Congress and the people. Repeal now depends upon the voters reshaping the
executive and legislative branches of the federal government by electing a Republican
president, securing a filibuster-proof Republican/conservative majority in the Senate and
maintaining or growing the Republican majority in the House of Representatives which
has already voted to repeal ObamaCare.

     ObamaCare must be repealed, not amended. It cannot be fixed. As your
Congressman, I will make total repeal of ObamaCare a top priority.

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Navy pilot upsets 5-term Oklahoma Congressman
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Navy-pilot-upsets-5-term-Oklahoma-congressman-3665490.php
San Francisco Chronicle
Republican candidates Kevin McDugle (left), Jim Bridenstine (center) and Ken Walker (left) gather during a watch party at LaFortune Park in Tulsa, Okla. on

Bridenstine claims victory over Sullivan in US House District 1
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=688&articleid=20120626_297_0_hrimgs786613
Tulsa World
Jim Bridenstine (left) smiles as he addresses supporters with Ken Walker (center) … Jim Bridenstine claimed victory late Tuesday in the U.S. House District 1 …

Oklahoma Elections: Bridenstine credits voters’ desire for new leadership for his upset victory over Sullivan
http://newsok.com/oklahoma-elections-bridenstine-credits-voters-desire-for-new-leadership-for-his-upset-victory-over-sullivan/article/3688010
NewsOK.com
WASHINGTON – Republican Jim Bridenstine discovered early Wednesday that raising money for a general election will be a lot easier than it was before his …

Bridenstine claims upset
http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=688&articleid=20120627_16_A1_CUTLIN551830
Tulsa World
Republican candidate Jim Bridenstine (left) smiles as he addresses supporters … Jim Bridenstine upset five-term incumbent John Sullivan in Tuesday’s 1st …

Sullivan Joins List of Felled House Incumbents
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/06/27/sullivan-joins-list-of-felled-house-incumbents/
Wall Street Journal (blog)
The casualty count among congressional incumbents mounted Tuesday, when Rep. John Sullivan (R., Okla.) lost his primary to Jim Bridenstine, a tea-party …

Tea party-backed challenger Bridenstine upsets US Rep. Sullivan in Oklahoma Republican primary
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congress/tea-party-backed-challenger-bridenstine-upsets-us-rep-sullivan-in-oklahoma-republican-primary/2012/06/27/gJQA6Nhp5V_story.html
Washington Post
OKLAHOMA CITY – Navy pilot Jim Bridenstine has defeated five-term incumbent John Sullivan to capture the Republican nomination in Oklahoma’s 1st …

Oklahoma Elections: Rep. John Sullivan loses seat to political newcomer Jim Bridenstine
http://newsok.com/oklahoma-elections-rep.-john-sullivan-loses-seat-to-political-newcomer-jim-bridenstine/article/3687956#ixzz1z1YAX4Ru
NewsOK.com
John Sullivan became the first Oklahoma congressman ousted in 18 years Tuesday, as political newcomer Jim Bridenstine staged a Republican primary upset …

Five-term Oklahoma incumbent goes down in Republican primary
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/27/five-term-oklahoma-incumbent-goes-down-in-republican-primary/
CNN (blog)
(CNN) – Jim Bridenstine won the Republican primary for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating five-term incumbent John Sullivan by …

Oklahoma Rep. John Sullivan loses primary
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/oklahoma-rep-john-sullivan-loses-primary/2012/06/27/gJQAWcmo5V_blog.html
Washington Post (blog)
Rep. John Sullivan (R-Okla.) became the latest incumbent to lose a primary on Tuesday, falling to tea party-backed Jim Bridenstine.

Bridenstine beats Sullivan
http://www.kjrh.com/dpp/news/local_news/bridenstine-says-people-want-change
kjrh.com
Lots of hard work, that what Jim Bridenstine says prompted a close race against incumbent John Sullivan.

US Rep. John Sullivan concedes in House District 1 Race
http://www.kjrh.com/dpp/news/local_news/newcomer-jim-bridenstine-leads-longtime-us-rep-john-sullivan-in-house-1-district-race
kjrh.com
Five-term incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. John Sullivan is fighting for his political life against a tea party-backed challenger in the race for the Tulsa-area …

An incumbent caught sleeping
http://www.politico.com/blogs/charlie-mahtesian/2012/06/an-incumbent-caught-sleeping-127387.html
Politico (blog)
John Sullivan faces tea party backed-challenger Jim Bridenstine. Bridenstine has run an energetic campaign against an incumbent who typically wins …

Close race between John Sullivan, Jim Bridenstine
http://www.fox23.com/news/local/story/Jim-Bridenstine-defeats-John-Sullivan-in-primary/g_bjYQ8uqkaFFXYhffeL4g.cspx
KOKI FOX 23
By 11pm Tuesday, results were still complete in the primary election between Republican incumbent congressman Jim Sullivan and Jim Bridenstine.

Rep. Sullivan’s vanquisher: Global warming needs ‘clearer evidence’
http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/235035-rep-sullivans-vanquisher-global-warming-needs-clearer-evidence
The Hill (blog)
Jim Bridenstine, the Republican who beat sitting GOP Energy and Commerce Committee member John Sullivan (R-Okla. in Tuesday’s primary, will join the …

Tea Party favorite Bridenstine defeats incumbent Sullivan in Oklahoma Primary
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/06/27/tea-party-favorite-bridenstine-defeats-incumbent-sullivan-in-oklahoma-house/
Fox News
June 20, 2012: Jim Bridenstine speaks during a news conference in Tulsa, Okla. … Sullivan faced tea party favorite Jim Bridenstine in the congressional district

Lone Dem-held US House seat focus of Okla. primary
http://www.northjersey.com/news/national/160464965_Lone_Dem-held_US_House_seat_focus_of_Okla__primary.html
NorthJersey.com
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Navy pilot Jim Bridenstine stunned U.S. Rep. John Sullivan on Tuesday in the Republican primary, capping an often-bitter campaign …

GOP lawmaker loses in Okla., Hatch wins in Utah
http://online.wsj.com/article/APb3ec70f0984448cfafe0528515660c3a.html
Wall Street Journal
Jim Bridenstine, a Navy pilot and the former director of a Tulsa space museum, defeated Sullivan on Tuesday, making him the fourth incumbent congressman to …

Rep. John Sullivan Loses Okla. 1st District GOP Primary
http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2012/06/rep-john-sulliv.php
National Journal
John Sullivan, R-Okla., lost his 1st District Republican primary Tuesday night to a challenger, Navy Reserve pilot Jim Bridenstine, who came at the incumbent …

Rep. John Sullivan loses GOP primary
http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2012/06/rep-john-sulliv.php
The Hill (blog)
Political neophyte Jim Bridenstine, a Navy pilot, topped Sullivan 54 percent to 46, with 94 percent of precincts reporting. Sullivan, first elected in 2002, is one of …

Oklahoma Rep. John Sullivan Loses GOP Primary In Upset
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/oklahoma-congressman-loses-gop-primary-in-upset
TPM
John Sullivan lost his Republican primary in a major upset Tuesday, against Iraq War veteran and tea party insurgent Jim Bridenstine. Bridenstine won with 54 …

10 Things to Know for Wednesday
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/06/27/2870090/10-things-to-know-for-wednesday.html
MiamiHerald.com
The Utah congressman wins his state’s primary, but Rep. John Sullivan couldn’t do the same in Oklahoma, losing to the conservative group’s Jim Bridenstine. 3.

The Simple Lesson of John Sullivan’s Defeat in OK-1
http://www.redstate.com/dhorowitz3/2012/06/27/the-simple-lesson-of-john-sullivan%E2%80%99s-defeat-in-ok-1/
RedState
That is exactly what Jim Bridenstine did in Oklahoma District 1 (R-16) this year. … But Jim Bridenstine spoke to the inner-core of the conservative Oklahoma …

Oklahoma Elections: Rep. John Sullivan loses seat to political newcomer Jim Bridenstine
http://newsok.com/oklahoma-elections-rep.-john-sullivan-loses-seat-to-political-newcomer-jim-bridenstine/article/3687956#ixzz1z1eAXcC3
NewsOK.com
Sullivan, who has been in the House since 2002, has fended off primary challenges before, but U.S. Navy Reserve pilot Jim Bridenstine ran a hard-hitting …

Five-Term Oklahoma Congressman Sullivan Suffers Primary Defeat …
http://www.newson6.com/story/18889004/five-term-oklahoma-congressman-john-sullivan-suffers-primary-defeat
News On 6
Former U.S. Navy pilot Jim Bridenstine, of Jenks, defeated Sullivan and will be the Republican candidate on the general election ballot in November. At 11:30 …

Unofficial results: Bridenstine, Newberry take primary elections
http://sandspringsleader.com/news/unofficial-results-bridenstine-newberry-take-primary-elections/article_52996f26-c017-11e1-bd85-001a4bcf887a.html
Sand Springs Leader
With all precincts reporting, Jim Bridenstine has defeated five-term incumbent John Sullivan in the June 26 primary elections.

Hatch overcomes tea party challenge to win primary
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jM7SvyqYxlk8PrgSau1VHZUiYjOg?docId=e036d360d282480da3a34d36b82791a7
The Associated Press
Tea partiers had more success in Oklahoma, where political newcomer Jim Bridenstine upset five-term Republican Rep. John Sullivan. Bridenstine ran to …

On Election Day: A Tale of Two Campaign Warchests
http://blog.newsok.com/politics/2012/06/26/on-election-day-a-tale-of-two-campaign-warchests/
NewsOK.com (blog)
John Sullivan collected $113500 for his primary campaign against Naval Reserve pilot Jim Bridenstine, raising money the congressional incumbent way _ from …

Rep. Sullivan Loses Okla. Primary
http://www.nationaljournal.com/houseraceresults/rep-sullivan-loses-okla-primary-20120627
National Journal
With 94 percent of precincts reporting, Navy Reserve pilot Jim Bridenstine has 54 percent to Sullivan’s 46 percent. The AP has called the race for Bridenstine.

Rangel Fends Off Challengers to Win NY Primary
http://www.cnbc.com/id/47972263
CNBC.com
John Sullivan fell to Jim Bridenstine, a Navy pilot and the former director of a Tulsa space museum. Sullivan became the fourth incumbent congressman to lose …

Incumbent US lawmakers fend off challengers in primaries
http://leanforward.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/27/12436465-incumbent-us-lawmakers-fend-off-challengers-in-primaries?lite
msnbc.com (blog)
But a Tea Party favorite in Oklahoma, former Navy pilot and political newcomer Jim Bridenstine, scored an upset victory over the Republican incumbent in that …

NewsOn6.com – Tulsa, OK – News, Weather, Video and Sports …
http://www.newson6.com/story/18880540/2012-oklahoma-primary-election-results-pour-in
With half the 1st Congressional District precincts reporting unofficial results, political newcomer Jim Bridenstine had 53 percent of the vote over Sullivan.

Bridenstine pulls off upset victory over Sullivan in Dist. 1
KRMG
http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/bridenstine-pulls-upset-victory-over-sullivan-dist/nPfq7/
Jim Bridenstine, Candidate for Oklahoma’s First Congressional District. By Russell Mills …

Muskogee Daily Phoenix
http://muskogeephoenix.com/local/x1483808507/Unofficial-results
1st Congressional District (240 of 327 precincts) – Jim Bridenstine, 20375 or 53.35 …

Bridenstine beats Sullivan in US Congressional District 1 race
kjrh.com
http://www.kjrh.com/dpp/news/local_news/bridenstine-says-people-want-change
Bridenstine beats Sullivan. Lots of hard work, that what Jim Bridenstine says prompted a close race against incumbent John Sullivan. Watch Video …

Oklahoma: John Sullivan Loses Primary in Surprise Upset
http://atr.rollcall.com/oklahoma-john-sullivan-loses-primary-in-surprise-upset/
John Sullivan unexpectedly lost the GOP Okla. primary Tuesday night to U.S. Navy Reserve Pilot Jim Bridenstine – @rollcall …

Incumbent Okla. lawmakers win primary victories
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/02a1e8113edd480d9c89ac1d49a44996/OK–Oklahoma-Legislature
The Republic
While a tea party-backed conservative, Jim Bridenstine, knocked off incumbent U.S. Rep. John Sullivan in a Tulsa-area congressional race, the same success …

Official statement contradicts negative accusations issued by John Sullivan

(Tulsa, OK 6/12/12) The Tulsa Air and Space Museum and Planetarium (TASM) released its official statement in regards to Congressional Candidate LCDR Jim Bridenstine’s service to the museum as Executive Director, noting that both attendance and visibility grew during his tenure.

Bridenstine’s record at TASM has come under fire by his opponent John Sullivan on multiple occasions.  The Sullivan campaign first claimed that Bridenstine was fired from the museum through a coordinated whisper-campaign spread throughout the First Congressional District. Then, Congressman Sullivan went on to personally attack Bridenstine in a live debate on KFAQ saying that attendance had decreased during Bridenstine’s employment. “Both statements are simply untrue,” said Bridenstine, “I have always been proud of what was accomplished at TASM during my time there. Attendance grew and because of our efforts the museum received the local and national attention an institution of its caliber deserves.”

When asked why he believes Congressman Sullivan seems determined to portray his time at TASM as less than honorable, Bridenstine said “With such a short list of accomplishments during his time in Congress he has no choice but to try and convince voters why they shouldn’t vote for me, as opposed to why they should vote for him. At this point, I believe he will say and do anything to keep his job.”

TULSA AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM OFFICIAL STATEMENT

The Tulsa Air and Space Museum is neither for nor against any candidate in any election. Certain statements have been made by others outside of the Tulsa Air and Space Museum and the Tulsa Air and Space Museum wishes to clarify certain facts: Jim Bridenstine was employed at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum as its Executive Director from December 2008 through August 20, 2010. While at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum, Jim Bridenstine developed the QuikTrip Air and Rocket Racing Show and the Land the Shuttle Campaign, both of which garnered tremendous visibility for the Tulsa Air and Space Museum. While Mr. Bridenstine was executive director attendance increased at the museum. In August 2010 Mr. Bridenstine voluntarily resigned from his position as Executive Director at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum in order to follow his orders in the Navy Reserves. Mr. Bridenstine was not terminated from the Tulsa Air and Space Museum.

- Barbara Smallwood