Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, released a poll conducted by Wenzel Strategies showing Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning winning 47.5% of the Republican Primary vote for Nebraska’s U.S. Senate contest.  The automated poll was conducted from February 17-19, and included 817 respondents and has a 3.40% margin of error. Click here for polling memo.  
 
“Attorney General Jon Bruning's broad coalition of supporters is propelling him to nearly 50 percent of the Republican Primary vote in Nebraska’s U.S. Senate race,” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United. “These results show that Attorney General Bruning is the clear conservative choice in the U.S. Senate Republican Primary.  I look forward to working with Attorney General Bruning next year when he becomes the next U.S. Senator from Nebraska.” 
 
Poll Results by Wenzel Strategies: 
 
Ballot Test

Bruning – 47.5%

Stenberg – 18.5%

Fischer – 10.2%

Flynn – 2.8%

Zimmerman – 1.5%

Not Sure – 19.6%

Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, released a poll conducted by Wenzel Strategies showing conservative Republican Jesse Kelly ahead by a nearly 25% margin to his closest challenger.  The automated poll was conducted from February 15-16 and included 700 respondents and has a 3.68% margin of error.  Click here for full polling memo. 

“Arizona needs Jesse Kelly, a combat veteran and a proven leader, to be the nominee,” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United. “The results released today prove his message of lower taxes, a strong economy, and more jobs are resonating with Republican primary voters in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District.”  

Poll Results by Wenzel Strategies:  

If the election for the Republican nomination for Congress in our local area was today, and the candidates were Frank Antenori, Jesse Kelly, John Lervold, Martha McSally, and Dave Sitton, for whom would you vote? 

Ballot Test


Jesse Kelly – 42.7%

Frank Antenori – 18.0%

Dave Sitton – 10.1%

Martha McSally – 8.0%

John Lervold – 1.1%

Not Sure – 20%

Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement announcing the contribution of $5,000 to Andy Barr’s general election campaign in his race for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House.  This is the second time CUPVF has given to Andy Barr’s campaign.  Last summer CUPVF gave $5,000 to Barr’s primary election efforts.  
  

“After looking at the new map drawn for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District I have no doubt Andy Barr will still defeat Ben Chandler later this year,” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  “Andy Barr is a true conservative who will stand up for the 2nd Amendment and repair the damage done by the Obama-Pelosi-Chandler economy.   
  

“The liberal policies of Obama-Pelosi-Chandler have not created an environment that creates jobs in Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District.  I look forward to working with Andy Barr when he comes to Congress next year.  He will never waver in fighting for the values the people of Kentucky hold so dear.” 
  
 

Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement endorsing combat veteran Jesse Kelly for the special election in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District.  CUPVF has also contributed $10,000 total – $5,000 respectively for Kelly’s primary and general elections. 

“Citizens United Political Victory Fund was an early supporter for Jesse Kelly in 2010, and it is an honor to be one of his first supporters in this race.” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  “Jesse Kelly has shown that he can run a very strong campaign in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District.  Jesse is a Marine Corps veteran and true hero of the conservative movement.  I urge all Republican primary voters in Arizona’s 8th District to rally around Jesse Kelly because he will work hard for lower taxes, a strong economy, and more jobs when he is in Congress.” 

Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement endorsing Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning for United States Senate.  CUPVF has also contributed $10,000 total – $5,000 respectively for Bruning’s primary and general elections. 

“At Citizens United Political Victory Fund we always look for new blood in the conservative movement and Attorney General Jon Bruning fits that mold.” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  “As Nebraska’s Attorney General, Jon Bruning is helping to lead the fight against Obamacare, and he will bring that fight to the United States Senate next year.  Jon Bruning is a constitutional conservative and I look forward to working with him to further the conservative movement in the years to come.  Nebraska will be well represented by Jon Bruning in Washington, DC.” 

Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement endorsing Martha Zoller for Georgia’s 9th Congressional District. CUPVF has also contributed $5,000 for Zoller’s primary election.

“I have known Martha Zoller for nearly ten years and she has been a shining example for the conservative movement,” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  “Congress needs more people like Martha Zoller who have rock solid conservative credentials.  Martha will bring a fresh perspective to Congress because she is not a career politician, and will help lead the fight to end Obamacare.”  

Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement endorsing Ann Wagner for Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District. CUPVF has also contributed $10,000 total – $5,000 respectively for Wagner’s primary and general elections. 

“Ann Wagner will be a great leader in the U.S. House because she understands the private sector and knows the pro-growth policies it will take to get us out of the Obama Recession,” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  “Ann will be a conservative leader in Congress on Day One, and I look forward to working with her in getting our fiscal house in order and cleaning up the mess left behind by President Obama.” 

Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement endorsing Justin Bernier in Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District. 

“Congress needs more military veterans to help fix a broken Congress and Justin Bernier fits that bill,” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  “Justin Bernier will come to Washington to cut wasteful spending and help get the American people working again by easing Obama’s job-killing regulations. CUPVF enthusiastically endorses Justin Bernier because he will bring positive change and fresh ideas to Washington.” 
 

Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement endorsing Congressman Jeff Landry in Louisiana’s new 3rd Congressional District. CUPVF has also contributed $5,000 for both Landry’s primary and general elections. 

“It is imperative that Congressman Jeff Landry remain in Congress to fight for the conservative cause,” said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  “CUPVF urges Congressman Landry to take this primary challenge head on and campaign on his reform-minded conservative credentials.  

“Congress needs Jeff Landry and more people like him if we are serious about finally getting America’s horrible spending problem under control.  Congressman Landry has taken bold stances by voting against the failed Super Committee, and for signing a letter with 71 of his fellow conservative colleagues that said no to any tax increases.  At a time of great economic crisis, Congressman Landry has shown he will put principle above party politics.” 

Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement supporting Ted Cruz for the United States Senate race in Texas. CUPVF has contributed $5,000 to Cruz's primary election campaign and $5,000 to his runoff campaign account.

				
"Ted Cruz will be a conservative force in the United States Senate," said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  "Ted is a rising star in the conservative movement, and he will be a key player in repealing the disastrous liberal policies brought forth by President Barack Obama.  I have full confidence that Ted Cruz is the true conservative in the race and will represent the great state of Texas with honor in the United States Senate.  Texas deserves another conservative Senator."

Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement backing Congressman Denny Rehberg for the United States Senate race in Montana. CUPVF has contributed $5,000 to Rehberg's primary election campaign and $5,000 to his general.   

				
"Jon Tester was elected in 2006 because he ran against Washington and said he would be his own man," said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  "But Washington has gotten the best of Jon Tester, and he supported President Obama's liberal policies that have facilitated the disastrous Obama recession.  Congressman Denny Rehberg outperformed Jon Tester when they were on the same ballot in 2006, and he will outperform him again in 2012 in a head to head match-up.  Congressman Rehberg will vote for conservative values in the United States Senate and will work to reverse President Obama's failed liberal agenda in partnership with a new President in 2013."

Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement backing Carl Wimmer in his race for the U.S. House in Utah's 4th Congressional District. CUPVF has contributed $5,000 to the Wimmer campaign towards its primary effort.
				
"Carl Wimmer has been a true conservative in the Utah State House and he will bring those same principles to Washington," said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United. "America has been led down a path of fiscal anarchy thanks to the policies of the Obama Administration and liberals in Congress.  Carl Wimmer will fight for real deficit reduction, and not be afraid of taking on the Washington machine.  He is the kind of proven leader that Washington needs in these desperate times."

Citizens United Political Victory Fund's mission is to support conservative candidates running for federal office. CUPVF is dedicated to assisting candidates who share our vision of reducing the size of government, lowering taxes, cutting spending, promoting traditional family values, and keeping America safe in the mold of our 40th President, Ronald Reagan. Our goals for the 2011-2012 election cycle are expanding the Republican majority in the U.S. House, capturing the majority in the U.S. Senate, and defeating President Obama.
				 
				
Candidates interested in the endorsement and/or support of the Citizens United Political Victory Fund, please  call (202) 547-1249 for a candidate issues questionnaire.
				

				
Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement backing conservative Indiana State Treasurer Richard Mourdock for United States Senate. CUPVF has contributed $5,000 to Mourdock's primary and $5,000 to Mourdock's general election campaigns.   

				
"After 35 years in Washington, Dick Lugar does not understand what it means to be a conservative Republican," said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United. "Just last year, when conservatives were fighting the failed policies of Barack Obama, Dick Lugar had just a 71 percent American Conservative Union rating.  That is unacceptable when America faces a $14 trillion national debt and 9.2 percent unemployment.  
				
				
"Dick Lugar could have showed some spine in the recent debt vote and followed the Junior Senator from Indiana, Dan Coats, in voting "no" on a piece of legislation that does not solve our nation's debt crisis. Richard Mourdock is the only true conservative in the race for U.S. Senate, and he will stand up against the failed policies of Barack Obama. At the end of the day, Dick Lugar just wants to be Barack Obama's friend." 

				
Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement backing Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Jordan in his reelection effort for Ohio's 4th Congressional District. CUPVF has contributed $10,000 to the Jordan campaign towards its re-election effort.
				
"Washington needs members of Congress who stand on principle, and RSC Chairman Jim Jordan's stance over the last year has been a profile in courage." said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United. "America is $14 trillion in debt, and the leadership displayed by RSC Chairman Jordan will help put America on the right track for future generations.  I urge all Conservative groups to stand united behind Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Jordan."

				
Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement backing Michael Williams in his race for the U.S. House in Texas's 33rd Congressional District. CUPVF has contributed $5,000 to the Williams campaign towards its primary effort.
				
"Washington needs problem solvers and Michael Williams will bring his real life experience and leadership to a district that desperately needs it," said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United. "With 9.2 percent unemployment and a $14 trillion debt, America needs true conservatives like Michael Williams who will take on and counter the Democrats' spending binge in Washington.  Michael Williams is a proven vote getter who will represent the newly-formed 33rd Congressional District well with his core conservative beliefs."
				

				
Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement from David Bossie calling on David McIntosh to run for Congress in Virginia.
				
"David McIntosh and his family have lived in Arlington, Virginia for the past 5 years.  If McIntosh dreams of being a Congressman again, he should run against Congressman Jim Moran in Virginia's 8th Congressional District where he resides," said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  "For the elites to try and fix an election in Indiana shows they did not learn anything in 2010.  The Conservative movement stands fully behind Conservative Congressman Dan Burton in his quest for reelection. DC Lobbyist David McIntosh should reevaluate a future campaign."
				

				
The failing status quo prevailed in New York's 26th congressional district yesterday as the Democrats picked up a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives with Kathy Hochul defeating Republican Jane Corwin and third party candidate Jack Davis.  Hochul received 48 percent of the vote, Corwin 42 percent, and fraudulent millionaire tea party candidate Davis spent about $3 million and received an unfortunate 9 percent (probably the difference in the race).  Disgraced former Rep. Chris Lee's behavior, Jack Davis' money, and Kathy Hochul's lies about Medicare made it next to impossible for Corwin to win. We can only speculate about whether or not a candidate with better conservative credentials would have made it impossible for Jack Davis to run on the Tea Party line. Maybe it's time for  GOP leaders in NY to rethink their candidate selection process.
 

				
At the end of the day, Hochul's victory is nothing more than a very short term win for the Democrats.  Her message – that Medicare is healthy and shouldn't be touched – was enough to win this small battle, but it won't win the long term war of ideas.  Why?  Because everyone knows Medicare is seriously ill.  Hochul's "Medicare should not be touched" campaign secured 48 percent of the vote.  It was enough to win the seat, but 52 percent of the voters disagreed with this disingenuous and irresponsible message.
				
				
Medicare needs serious reforms, reforms that only one side (House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan and Co.) has been courageous enough to lead on.  So the Democrats might be happy today, but deep down inside, they know they have serious problems on the horizon with no plan to fix them.  The problems are central to the survival of their liberal ideology:  Americans have had it with runaway debt, record deficits, and wasteful spending.  What's left of the Democrat platform when there is no more money to spend?  Ponder that one for a while.
				
				
Interestingly enough, this election reinforced the growing phenomenon that the party of Obama has become the party of anti-change.  Hochul and her liberal allies dumped millions into the district and succeeded in scaring voters into thinking that Jane Corwin would be taking away their Medicare benefits with her plans for reform.   The attack was blatantly false, but unfortunately, sometimes in politics taking the low road wins.  The Democrat platform has become "Fear Change" and everyone from President Obama on down has signed onto it.
				
				
Lying about Medicare for political gain is not a viable strategy for the Democrats in 2012.  What happened in this Western New York special election showcased a desperate Democrat Party willing to do anything in order to hold on to their precious (and failed) tax and spend ideology for one more election.  Courageous Congressman Paul Ryan and his fellow Republicans in the U.S. House put forth a plan to save and reform Medicare before it goes bust.   The Democrats used the uncertainly that comes along with a new plan like this to their advantage.  At some point down the road however, when Medicare goes belly up, the Democrats will be the ones trying to explain why they opted to do nothing about it when they had the chance.
				
				
Republicans now own the label of change, and that's a good place to be when you're country is $14 trillion in debt and entitlement programs, left unreformed, driving us into bankruptcy.
				
				

				
Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, announced its endorsement of Jackie Walorski in Indiana's 2nd Congressional District today.  CUPVF contributed $5,000 for Walorski's primary effort, and $5,000 for the general election.  In 2010 CUPVF was a strong supporter of Jackie Walorski as well.
				
				
"Jackie Walorski is a seasoned campaigner who will bring her conservative Midwestern values to Washington," said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United. "Gas prices have soared in the Hoosier state, and Jackie Walorski has called on the Obama Administration to lift EPA restrictions that prohibit drilling in the United States.  Lower gas prices will ease the burden on small businesses and create jobs in Indiana. The 2nd Congressional District of Indiana is a prime pickup opportunity for Republicans next year; Jackie Walorski was within 2,500 votes of being a Congresswoman in 2010.  I have full faith that she will win this important seat in 2012."

				
Citizens United Political Victory Fund (CUPVF), the affiliated PAC of Citizens United, issued the following statement backing 9 candidates and political action committees totaling $51,000 to kick off the 2012 cycle.

				
"The candidates and political action committees that Citizens United Political Victory Fund  gave to start the 2012 campaign cycle all will hold President Obama accountable and stand for the conservative cause," said David N. Bossie, President of Citizens United.  "America is being crippled by the inaction of the Obama Administration's handling of our $14 trillion national debt.  2012 will be an important election year to get America back on the road to fiscal sanity."

				
United States Senate

				George Allen (VA) - $5,000 (Primary)

				George Allen (VA) - $5,000 (General)
				
				
United States House Of Representatives

				Todd Akin (MO-2) - $5,000 (Primary)

				Todd Akin (MO-2) - $5,000 (General)

				Dan Burton (IN-5) - $5,000 (Primary)

				Dan Lungren (CA-3) - $5,000 (Primary)

				Ilario Pantano (NC-7) - $5,000 (Primary)

				Allen West (FL-22) - $5,000 (Primary)

				Frank Guinta (NH-1) - $1,000 (Primary)
				
				
Other:

				Conservative Principles PAC (Steve King) - $5,000

				Voice For Freedom (Tom Price) - $5,000