Tax cut battle brewing in Columbus -- it's GOP v. GOP

The reformist wing of the GOP, the one fighting for lower taxes and limited government is once again butting heads with the Bob Taft wing of the GOP, the one that thinks that higher taxes and spending are just dandy.

Read here, the Toledo Blade's summation of the fight brewing over Governor John Kasich's vow that "every new penny generated from this “fracking" revenue would go toward income tax cuts. versus the plan of Rep. Ron Amstutz (R., Wooster), chairman of the House Finance and Appropriations Committee to gut the Governor's proposal.

There are 2 reasons Columbus lobbyists have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to defeat Tom Brinkman, Jr.

1) Because Tom Brinkman is not in their back pocket

2) Because Peter Stautberg is   

First, COAST founder and hero, Tom Brinkman, Jr. has thoroughly rebutted the repeated lies about his voting record pushed out there by Peter Stautberg in his desperate bid to hold onto his State House seat in this letter to his constituents.

Please read it and understand Tom's consistent voting record before voting Tuesday.   

• There is a good reason why they call him "Tax Killer Tom;"  
• and its the same reason the big-spending lobbyists in Columbus hate him;
• and it's the reason they are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to keep him from returning to Columbus.  

And that, ladies and gentlemen, precisely is why we need to return Tom to Columbus.

Peter Stautberg and the Columbus lobbyists claim two reasons why Brinkman should not go back to Columbus: (1) because he voted against one bill containing a personal income tax cut and (2) he voted "600 times with the democrats."  

Tom's letter explains the record on both, and they show the depths of deception to which Peter Stautberg and the lobbyists have sunk in this race: 

• As to the claim that Brinkman voted against a tax cut, that's...ummm...true, but this same bill that contained a modest cut in the personal income tax also contained a permanent sales tax increase, a property tax increase, 177 fee increases and the brand new CAT tax. 
• As to the "600 votes," almost all were procedural votes on which the entire House voted "yes."  The remainder were tax increases, spending boondoggles (including billions to bring the Olympics to Cincinnati), a convention center tax increase, spending for Paul Brown Stadium, and on and on and on.  Brinkman opposed them all.  Many democrats also opposed these initiatives, although their opposition was not principled, just contrary to the Republicans in power.  Again, Brinkman did the right thing with every one of these votes.  Every single one. 

Please read Tom's entire heartfelt letter setting the record straight on the lies of the well-funded lobbyists in Columbus. 

  

Please vote Republican and vote Brinkman on Tuesday.    

 

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Why is Peter Stautberg lying about Tom Brinkman's voting record?

Because if he told the truth, he would lose   

Voters throughout the new 27th Ohio District have been getting mailers, and hearing radio and television commercials claiming that COAST founder, "Tax Killer" Tom Brinkman somehow voted against a tax cut.  Based upon these supposedly high-taxing credentials, Republicans are asked to vote against the "most principled" legislator during his time in Columbus. 

 

The reality is that vote, H.B 66 in 2005, was a massive tax increase that happened to contain some political cover for those voting in favor in the form of a small tax cut.  The net effect of the bill was a huge tax increase and therefore Brinkman voted "no," as he did on votes on a lot of legislation during the Bob Taft era.  COAST supports Brinkman's vote on this bill and applauds him standing up to the tax-and-spend Bob Taft agenda while in Columbus. 

 

And that gets to the second lie of Peter Stautberg.  He claims that Tom Brinkman was a liberal because he voted some 600 times with "House Democrats."  Again, during his term in the House, Tom was opposed to much of the nonsense under Bob Taft, Speaker Householder, and Senate President Finan.  Tax increases, spending boondoggles (including billions to bring the Olympics to Cincinnati), a new Commercial Activity Tax, a convention center tax increase, spending for Paul Brown Stadium, and on and on and on.  Brinkman opposed them all.  Many democrats also opposed these initiatives, although their opposition was not principled, just contrary to the Republicans in power.  Again, Brinkman did the right thing with every one of these votes.  Every single one. 

 

So, please do not be misled by Peter Stautberg's lies this primary election season.  Brinkman is the most solid anti-tax candidate in the race. 

 

Vote Republican and vote Brinkman on Tuesday.    

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Stautberg defends Taft-era HB 66 that created CAT tax and raised sales tax

After the Congressional debate before the three allied Tea Parties (see below), Tom Brinkman and Peter Stautberg squared off for the 27th District Republican primary contest.

(Note: COAST cudos to Stautberg for giving the audience respect showing up, in stark contrast to the notably absent Rep. Schmidt.)

Still, the contrast between the candidates was clear, with Brinkman pointing out Stautberg's shameless advocacy for the City's desired tax exemption for City-owned Convention Center and golf courses, in stark contrast to private operators who must compete while paying these taxes.

Stautberg volunteered his own high-taxing credentials by defending the Taft-Era HB 66 that permanently raised the sales tax, and implemented a new Commercial Activities Tax, a bill Brinkman opposed while in the legislature.

In all, it was a great evening for airing views to a large and enthusiastic liberty-minded audience.

Cincinnati area Tea Parties unite for the really big meeting Monday night

Eastern Cincinnati's allied liberty groups are hosting a candidates night and debate Monday evening at Miami Valley Christian Academy in Newtown at 7 PM.

The first hour of the program will be a debate between the candidates for the Second Congressional Distrct, Jean Schmidt and Brad Wenstrup, and the second hour will be a debate between Tom Brinkman, Jr. and Peter Stautberg for the Republican nomination for the 27th Ohio House District.

COAST intends to confront Schimdt at the debate with questions about her legacy of corruption in Washington.

COAST has endorsed Tom Brinkman for the 27th Ohio House district and Brad Wenstrup for the 2nd Congressional District.

The public is invited to the event.  It is free of charge.

More details are here.

Tom Brinkman Featured Candidate Eastern Cincinnati Liberty Group’s 27th District Debate

From Tom Brinkman press release:

Tom Brinkman is pleased to announce his participation in the Eastern Cincinnati Liberty Groups’ 27th District Debate on Monday, February 6, 2012.  This debate will include introductions of candidates and Q&A from the moderator and the audience.  Tom will discuss his legislative achievements, including killing e-check, supporting concealed carry legislation, and cutting taxes.  In addition, he will outline how his demonstrated conservative principles are necessary for recovery and growth in this great state.
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Great News for Ohio’s 27th District!

Many of you are aware that our COAST Co-Founder, Tom Brinkman, is running for the 27^th House District in the March 6^th primary. As you recall, Tom has proven himself time and time again during his eight years in representing the 34^th District. 

COAST is, of course, once again pleased to endorse Tom Brinkman, Jr. for State Representative.

Primaries are expensive and that is just the first battle.  COAST asks that you stop what you are doing now and write a check to the Brinkman Campaign Committee. My forceful request comes as we reach the end of 2011. If you donate this year, you will be able to help again in 2012.

The State of Ohio has a $100 per couple/$50 per person income tax credit which makes your contribution of that amount FREE to the Brinkman Campaign Committee!

COAST views this in two ways:

1) As a loan that you will get back against my massive State of Ohio income tax bill

2) The only time I am able to direct exactly where and for what my Ohio tax dollars are being

spent

Tom needs your help!   

Please do not let him down. He has never let us down. And, all of you who know Tom know that he will work to become the most effective Representative in the State of Ohio. For more information on Tom, please visit:  http://gobrinkman.com/

Please make your checks payable to: 

Brinkman Campaign Committee and mail them to:

Brinkman Campaign Committee

P.O. Box 9714

Cincinnati, OH  45209

On behalf of Tom, we thank you for your support and, Happy New Year!