Paul Broun Blasted on Bridges
In Georgia’s 10th congressional district, Democratic Challenger Bobby Saxon has blasted Paul Broun for voting against H.R. 3999, the National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act. Remember the deadly collapse of that bridge in Minnesota? H.R. 3999 is designed to help prevent that kind of disaster in the future. It’s the kind of common-sense legislation that everyone ought to agree upon.
137 Republicans in the House of Representatives joined the Democrats to vote for the National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act. Not Paul Broun. Congressman Broun was one of only 55 extremist Republicans in Congress who voted against safe bridges.
“Our highways are one of the most visible and important parts of our state and national infrastructure. Bridges are a key link in that infrastructure and we must ensure they are safe for travel. We must put a priority on the safety of our citizens and the proper maintenance of the roads that we all travel.
Mr. Broun’s vote against the National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act potentially endangered the lives of our most precious resource, our citizens. Fortunately, responsible leadership prevailed and the bill passed on a bipartisan vote of 367-55. 87% of the Congressional delegation voted in favor of safety for their constituents as I would have had I been the Congressman for the 10th District.”
In 2008, Georgia’s 10th congressional district has the chance to leave the fringes and rejoin the mainstream that is willing to uphold responsible government for the sake of public safety. The 10th district has the opportunity to vote for Bobby Saxon instead of Paul Broun.
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August 4th, 2008 at 2:02 am
As Director of Operations for the Saxon campaign, I just want to say how much we appreciate you noticing Bobby’s thoughts on this matter.
In this campaign, we are very focused on the idea of common sense, as opposed to partisan pride, guiding legislative decisions. We are glad to see that other people agree that people’s safety is more important than some misplaced sense of extremism.
We are eager, as you said, to help the 10th District to rejoin the mainstream that is “willing to uphold responsible government.”
If you are interested, I would love to give you an opportunity to talk to Bobby about this matter.
Thanks for keeping up the good fight,
Tommy Valentine
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Tommy Valentine
Director of Operations, Saxon for Congress
cell: 706.296.3583
office: 706.549.2862
tommy@bobbysaxon.com
http://www.bobbysaxon.com