The 6th district is inexplicably represented by a medical doctor, Tom Price, who not only voted against investing money in stem cell research in 2005, but did so again in 2006–and refused to vote to overturn the recent Bush veto, as if to put an exclamation mark on his “no.” Further, he’s voting against the district’s interest by voting to extend the Bush tax cuts, in the current frantic-spending environment being propelled by Republicans–thereby embodying the Republican version of “cut and run,” which is to cut taxes and run away from the resulting debt.
This is the district formerly represtented by Newt Gingrich, so it’ll be a tough sell. But the Democrats have an intriguing candidate for this seat which Price won unopposed in the last election–and Steve Sinton has a grasp of the issues and a conservative, yet progressive, position to provide an appealing alternative to the status quo. He’s been making quite an impression. I like the way he puts his stem cell position:
The stakes couldn’t be higher. Recently, President Bush–against the will of the majority of Americans–vetoed a bill supporting embryonic stem cell research. Our health is being held hostage.
Instead of finding cures to cancer, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other diseases that afflict many of us and our loved ones, a stroke of a pen – W’s first veto – made him The Decider. We don’t get the best medical breakthrough of the century. What’s worse is that my opponent, a medical doctor, REFUSED to vote to override President Bush’s veto.
Isn’t it time we send a message to Washington, not a rubber stamp?
Dean was right- Dems need to put candidates into every race.
Steve met Price and Konop at the AARP forum on July 6. Price was so disconnected with the audience he actually received boos, and he was totally our of touch. He even said that “One person cannot make a difference in Washingon.” In his case, he doesn’t try. He rubber stamps “W” across the board.
Sinton clearly connected the most with these fine Americans, and won this discussion by a landslide.
Steve stood up and said that one man “CAN” and “SHOULD” make a differece. Send him to Washington, and he will show us what one man can do for us. He reminded us to watch “Mr. Smith goes to Washington” again.
Sinton has won my vote. And - I am a Republican in the 6th district!
Steve is a charismatic candidate. The 6th doesn’t deserve a Rubber Stamper such as Tom Price. Just try to name ONE thing he’s done for the District. You can’t!!
Go to: http://www.stevesinton.com
and show him some love by making a contribution.
Price also was one of the gang of 33 Republicans in the US House to vote NOT to renew the Voting Rights Act. Not even Georgia’s neo-con Senators did that. Price is far out of the mainstream.
Interesting, Roger, I wasn’t aware of that one. Thanks!
At least as important as the direct assault on Stem Cell Research, is Tom Price’s handling of the Children’s Safety Act of 2005. With a 16 month old daughter (my first and my pride and joy), this has become my litmus test for Republican incumbents (and dDemocrats BTW). Tom Price co-sponsored the bill, then voted against it with 51 other legislators. Do the math, it passed overwhelmingly and it should have.
This legislation makes registration for convicted sexual offenders mandatory for a longer period of time, requires that sexual offenders check in monthly and in person every six months, makes failure to keep registration information accurate and up to date a federal crime and federal incentives to states to adopt electronic monitoring for sexual offenders. I’m not sure what the justification was in voting against this bill, except for the positive press Gingrey, Price, Kingston and most of the rest of the Georgia Republican Delegation got from the Christian Coalition.
Gingrey who is my new Congressman effective November after extensive gerrymandering, responded, indicating his vote against the legislation was due to the attachment (and acceptance by the House by roll-call vote) of an amendment that included federal hate crime legislation. I have yet to respond to him, but will at some point I suppose. Here is my letter to Price’s office asking for a justification.
Anyone that votes against legislation protecting our children, then stands up against Stem Cell research seems to be at odds with themselves….OR…perhaps they want to protect the child at least until its born, then they are on their own. Who is John Galt?
Stem cell research is a vital part of our future and should be nurtured now. When Congress wises up maybe there might be some changes for the better.