Chadwick Withdraws from Race for U. S. Congress, Endorses Raul Labrador

Announces Campaign for U.S. Senate in Idaho in 2014

Statement by Michael L. Chadwick: “Powerful special interests groups in New York City and Washington, D.C. are attempting to disenfranchise the voters in Idaho’s First Congressional District by placing a candidate or surrogate in office that will support their private corporate interests. These groups with the aid of U.S. Senator John McCain, former Governor Dirk Kempthorne and a host of prominent neo-conservatives are seeking to deceive the voters in Idaho into selecting a young Washington, D.C. insider as their new representative. These groups are attempting to stage a political coup in Idaho with the aid of the media and national and state GOP leaders.

“Vaughn Ward is a stealth candidate – a manufactured candidate – a neo-conservative in the tradition of John McCain. He is not a true conservative. He is attempting to deceive the people of Idaho with slick TV ads and misleading rhetoric. Ward has been selected by elite special interests in New York and Washington, D.C. to serve as their surrogate in the U.S. Congress. We must not allow the elite in America to choose elected representatives of Idaho or elsewhere. Ward’s accomplishments in the military and the CIA have been embellished and are based upon statements by those who seek to place him in power.

“A monumental battle is being waged in Idaho between the forces of Wall Street who are aligned with powerful special interest and lobbying organizations in Washington, D.C. and the grass roots voters of Idaho. The elite in New York City and Washington, D.C. are working diligently to place Vaughn Ward in office and they will succeed unless the grass roots rise up and support Raul Labrador.

“It is time for the voters of Idaho to unite behind, support and elect Raul Labrador as the next U.S. Congressman from Idaho. He is a true conservative in the tradition of Ronald Reagan. He has a proven track record of legislative accomplishments in the Idaho State Legislature. He co-sponsored the Idaho Health Freedom Act and is a real leader with proven credentials. He will represent the views of the common man, not the elite in Washington, D.C. He will put Main Street ahead of Wall Street and seek to restore the principles of state sovereignty and personal liberty.

“We do not want a repeat of the 2006 congressional race where one candidate won the primary election with less than 26 percent of the votes. Therefore, I am withdrawing from the race for U.S. Congress in Idaho’s First congressional District effective today.

“I am proud to endorse Raul Labrador for U.S. Congress and I encourage the good and honorable people of Idaho to elect him as the next U.S. Congressman from Idaho.”

Michael L. Chadwick Announces Candidacy for U.S. Senate in 2014

Effective immediately, Michael L. Chadwick will be a candidate for the office of U.S. Senator from the State of Idaho in 2014. The campaign headquarters of Chadwick for Senate will be located in Post Falls, Idaho. The campaign will be launched on June 1, 2010.

What Do We Do About It?

Speech on the 10th Amendment and nullification given on April 15, 2010 in Palm Desert, CA.

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t8SbLH9gyo



There are a few core beliefs that guide me in everything I do as the founder of the Tenth Amendment Center

1. Rights are not granted to us by the government they are ours by our very nature, by our birthright.

2. ALL just political authority is derived from the people and government exists solely with our consent!

3. We the people of the several states created the federal government not the other way around!

4. The Tenth Amendment defines the total scope of federal power as being that which has been delegated by the people to the federal government in the Constitution and nothing more.

5. The People of each State have the sole and exclusive right and power to govern themselves in all areas not delegated to their government.

6. A Government without limits is a tyranny!

7. When Congress enacts laws and regulations that are not made in Pursuance of the powers enumerated in the Constitution, the People are not bound to obey them.

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCq9gUnNToo



"The Legislature of the State of Idaho declares that the federal law known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010, is not authorized by the Constitution of the United States and violates its true meaning and intent as given by the Founders and Ratifiers, and is hereby declared to be invalid in this state, shall not be recognized by this state, is specifically rejected by this state, and shall be considered null and void and of no effect in this state."

Tea Party Group to Host 3-Day Moneybomb for 126 Candidates Nationwide Following Tax Day Protests

Liberty Candidates 2010 announces the "Great Patriot MoneyBomb" fundraiser to benefit 126 candidates from 32 states simultaneously over a 3-day period April 16-18, 2010.

What: Great Patriot MoneyBomb grassroots fundraiser benefiting 126 Candidates nationwide

When: Midnight, Thursday April 15 - Midnight, Sunday April 18, 2010

Where: http://www.libertymoneybomb2010.com/

Who: open to the public, all invited

The full slate of participating candidates is available at http://www.libertymoneybomb2010.com/

Building on the momentum of the Tax Day Tea Party protests nationwide, the Great Patriot MoneyBomb will channel the movement's growing enthusiasm for real change into tangible results benefiting grassroots candidates seeking office in upcoming local, state, and federal elections.

The organization has developed a non-partisan, transparent, one stop shop for voters to identify and evaluate constitutional conservative candidates in their district, and decide which of those candidates to support financially by contributing to multiple candidates any amounts they choose in one simple transaction. Contributions display in real-time to allow the public to monitor each candidate's progress throughout the event.

"The purpose of this unique event is to provide a means for genuine grassroots liberty candidates to successfully compete against self-serving special-interest candidates and well-funded incumbents to restore constitutionally sound representation in our government," according to Liberty Candidates 2010 founder Gigi Bowman.

Custer County Tea Party Places Ad on I-84

Patriot Rally

April 17, 2010 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Under the “Defend Your Constitution” & “Vote Corruption Out” Sign

Interstate 84 Exit 208, Burley, Idaho

You are invited to a rally in support of your Constitutional Liberties, Self Determination, Free Markets, Fiscal Accountability and Sovereignty of the State of Idaho. Bring your family and friends to participate and show your outrage with Out of Control Government Spending and Regulation in a peaceful and honorable manner. Show your government that you are not pleased to pay higher taxes or support failed government programs that are creating generations of Dependent Americans. Be an Independent American by brining your flags and signs in support of your Personal Freedoms, Limited Government, Sound Money and Lower Taxes.

Further information regarding this rally and the Custer County Tea Party Patriots can be found at http://www.ccteapartypatriots.com/ or email teaparty@custertel.net to add your email address to our mailing list.
We will be asking for donations to support other billboard and sign projects in the State of Idaho. Please help us gather together and reach out to protect our American and Idaho heritage and values.

A no host lunch after the rally will be at Perkins Restaurant at the Burley Inn. For directions to the rally site please click on map link www.mapquest.com/mq/2-POn8uUdG

Please come in Peace, honor our right of Free Assembly and leave with Respect.

Throw the incumbent out!

Throw the incumbent out! - Handout

On April 15, 2009, Main street America gathered in massive public protests against the taxes, bailouts and spending that is destroying the country our forefathers died for.

Congress has refused to follow the Constitution or balance the budget. The U.S. national debt burden is now over $41,212 for every man, woman and child. The free market is being suffocated by bureaucracy.

One year later the protests continue, but with even more to be upset about. Big Government continues its takeover of the economy and it must be stopped.

For the last 12 years our fiscally irresponsible Congressman has voted for numerous federal intrusions into health care, education and other unconstitutional central government expansions that are bankrupting our country, including the Bankster Bailout (TARP) and another $2 billion in cash for clunkers. The career ambition of this politician has been to give away more of Idaho’s land to the federal government.

Idaho can no longer afford to allow the East Coast Establishment to elect our Congressman. But they are once again filling their boy's campaign coffers with special interest money. We must fight back.

The most powerful message we can send to Washington D.C. is a Champion of the Constitution!

It's time to throw the incumbent out! Shameful Simpson deserves a pink slip and it must be delivered in the upcoming Republican Primary election. Let's replace him with a Champion of the Constitution.

Chick Heileson is known all over Idaho's 2nd Congressional District because he has been fighting for decades to get our elected representatives to stop their irresponsible spending and all of the other unconstitutional attacks on our freedom. He is not a politician and he knows exactly what he'll be up against when he takes our fight to the halls of Congress.

Idaho must stand up for our values by sending a Champion to Congress who will fight to restore the authority of the Constitution over the federal government. By ignoring the Constitution, the federal government has become too Big, too Intrusive, and too Expensive! We must once again bind it down from mischief with the chains of the Constitution.

Is the future of our country worth a few dollars and and a few minutes of your time? Donate as much as you can and share this with everyone you can. We must reach all of the voters in Idaho's 2nd Congressional District. This is Idaho's opportunity to do its part in taking back America!

Champion of the Constitution - https://www.VoteChick.com/donate.html

UT, WY, SD to join MT gun lawsuit

CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- The attorneys general for Utah and Wyoming said Wednesday that their states and South Dakota will join a federal lawsuit pending in Montana in which pro-gun groups are seeking to protect that state's sovereign right to regulate guns.

The attorneys general confirmed that they plan to file a "friend of the court" brief in the Montana case this week, and that South Dakota also plans to join them.

All the states involved have enacted "firearms freedom" laws that seek to exempt guns made and sold within their borders from federal regulation.

Montana was the first state to pass such a law. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives sparked the current legal fight when it wrote to all licensed gun dealers in the state last year telling them they were still bound by federal gun regulations.

The Montana Shooting Sports Association and others then sued the federal government.

The various states claim that as long as the guns aren't involved in interstate commerce, the federal government should have no say over them.

Gary Marbut, head of the MSSA and himself a plaintiff in the lawsuit, said Wednesday the group was pleased that the attorneys general of the other states saw the merit of the case and wanted to be involved.

Marbut said Montana's law was followed by similar laws enacted in Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota and Arizona. A similar bill is sitting on the governor's desk in Idaho. Marbut said similar laws have been introduced in 21 other states.

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Ariz. House approves concealed weapons bill

PHOENIX – The Arizona House voted Thursday to make the state the third in the nation to allow people to carry concealed weapons without a permit, sending the governor a bill that would allow Arizonans to forego background checks and classes that are now required.

The legislation, approved by the House 36-19 without discussion, would make it legal for most U.S. citizens 21 or older to carry a concealed weapon in Arizona without the permit now required. Currently, carrying a hidden firearm without a permit is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.

Sen. Russell Pearce, a Mesa Republican who sponsored the measure, said last week that he added changes requested by Gov. Jan Brewer's office, an indication that she is likely to sign it. The governor can sign or veto the measure, or allow it to become law without action.

If the legislation is enacted, Arizona would join Alaska and Vermont in not requiring permits to carry concealed weapons. Forty-five other states require permits for hidden guns, and two states — Illinois and Wisconsin — prohibit them altogether.

Supporters say gun restrictions only affect people who want to follow the rules because criminals will carry hidden guns regardless of the law. Nearly all adults can carry a weapon openly in Arizona, and they shouldn't face additional restrictions when they want to hide the weapon, supporters argue.

"What's dangerous is when they're in criminals' hands, not citizens' hands," said Rep. David Gowan, R-Sierra Vista, a bill sponsor.

Under the legislation, permits still could be obtained on an optional basis so Arizonans could carry concealed weapons in states with reciprocity agreements.

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18 States Now Challenging ObamaCare

Five more states are joining a lawsuit challenging Obama's takeover of the U.S. healthcare system.

The joint lawsuit led by Florida and now grouping 18 states was filed on March 23.

It claims the sweeping controls over the $2.5 trillion U.S. healthcare system, pushed through by Democrats in the Congress after months of fighting, violates state-government rights in the U.S. Constitution and will force massive new spending on hard-pressed state governments.

"We welcome the partnership of Indiana, North Dakota, Mississippi, Nevada and Arizona as we continue fighting to protect the constitutional rights of American citizens and the sovereignty of our states," Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum said.

Idaho, South Carolina, Nebraska, Texas, Utah, Louisiana, Alabama, Colorado, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Washington, and South Dakota had previously joined Florida's lawsuit.

Another state, Virginia, has filed a separate suit, arguing the new law's requirements that most Americans buy health insurance clash with a state law that exempts Virginians from federal fines to be imposed for not owning health insurance.

The Justice Department, which is responsible for defending U.S. law in court, has said in response to the March 23 filing that it will vigorously fight any challenges to the new healthcare law, which it insists is constitutional.

The Florida-led lawsuit says the health overhaul -- which expands government health plans for the poor, imposes new taxes on the wealthy and requires insurers to cover people with preexisting medical conditions -- violates the Constitution's commerce clause by requiring nearly all Americans to buy health insurance.

"On behalf of the residents in Florida and the states joining our efforts, we are committed to aggressively pursuing this lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary to prevent this unprecedented expansion of federal powers, impact upon state sovereignty, and encroachment on our freedom," McCollum said in a statement released by his office.

When he announced the joint lawsuit last month, McCollum said the healthcare reforms would add $1.6 billion to Florida's spending on the Medicaid health program for the poor.

Beyond raising Medicaid costs for Florida, McCollum argued in the 22-page lawsuit that the healthcare reforms added up to an unconstitutional power grab by the federal government that would force broad reorganization of state governments and massive hirings in order to comply with the new law.

The lawsuit asks the trial court to declare that the federal government is violating the sovereignty of the states and to bar federal agencies from enforcing the new law.

A scheduling hearing is set for April 14, 2010, at the federal courthouse in Pensacola.

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6363NL20100407

The True Cost of Public Education?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzvKyfV3JtE




School District Transparency Coming to Idaho

After missing an opportunity to make progress on state spending transparency last session, the Idaho Legislature has now passed a piece of legislation that would shed a light on local school district expenditures.

Rep. Phil Hart's bill requires all schools, (public and charter) with enrollment of 300 students or more to post their expenditures online, in one of the four following formats:

• database 
• spreadsheet 
• searchable PDF 
• or non-searchable PDF

Rep. Hart's bill had originally stipulated a 2010 deadline for compliance, however the Senate modified the deadline and pushed it back to Dec. 31, 2011. The bill is now off to the governor, who will hopefully sign it into law swiftly.

We certainly would have liked to see the expenditure information by the end of this year, and are also not too keen on the non-searchable PDF documents (the gold standard for school district spending transparency at this point is probably JeffcoCounty's transparency database), this is a positive development for Idaho taxpayers - especially given how much of a tough sell it has been for Rep. Hart to convince his peers of what we could consider a no-brainer.