The REAL Cost of ObamaCare by Kirsten Kukowski

Like f  Like this on Facebook GOP.com Catherine, More bad news for President Obama. According to a new poll out this week, nearly 60% of Americans think that ObamaCare will result in higher health care costs for them and their family. And guess what – they’re right! Rather than reducing average American family insurance health premiums by $2,500 as the President promised, premiums have actually increased by over $3,500 since the law was passed. And the news only gets worse. As ObamaCare health exchanges prepare to come online, states are warning residents of rising health care costs. Residents of Florida and Ohio are preparing to see their rates rise by over 40%. Individuals in South Carolina could see their rates increase by up to 70%.  And some Wisconsites may see their rates jump by as much as 125%. So what can you expect ObamaCare to cost you? Visit ObamaCareCosts.org to see how the law is impacting your community. Enough is enough.Sign our pledge to repeal to ObamaCare once and for all. Kirsten Kukowski RNC Press Secretary Contribute Now Like f  Like this on Facebook Paid for by the Republican National Committee. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. www.gop.com This email was sent to: flusche.catherine@gmail.com To ensure that you continue to receive the emails that you have requested, please add ecampaign@gop.com to your email provider's address book. You are receiving this email because you signed up as a member of the Republican National Committee's online community. If you would prefer to no longer receive emails from the Republican National Committee you can unsubscribe from this list.

REPLY: My family's health insurance premiums did go up.

Because my brother and I are now covered when otherwise we'd have been dropped. And I got dropped so many times in college (BEFORE Obamacare) it ain't even funny. I have enough insurance cards to wallpaper a room.

But the premiums aren't so high as they'd be if my brother and I were forced to get insurance on our own, which, being responsible Americans, is what we'd have had to do. You see, we believe in paying while we're healthy for services we'll use when we're sick. That is the purpose of health insurance.

Luckily, our insurance company saw the value of insuring young adults and extended the care to dental and eyes. Who knows, they might even extend coverage beyond the 26 years mandated by Obamacare. $20/pay period is nothing compared to what it could be for me.

Are you ready Virginia? by Chris McNulty

Like f  Like this on Facebook GOP.com Catherine, Are you ready to help elect the next Republican Governor of Virginia? Tomorrow, September 7th, Republican volunteers will be hitting the streets from Abingdon to Virginia Beach in order to knock out the vote for Ken Cuccinelli and our GOP candidates. I don’t have to tell you this is a critical Governor’s election. The Clintons will do everything in their power to elect their friend Terry McAuliffe ahead of Hillary’s presidential run. We’re not going to let that happen. We can win this election, but only with your help. Sign up to volunteer Saturday and join our Neighborhood Knock. Chris McNulty RNC Political Director Contribute Now Like f  Like this on Facebook Paid for by the Republican National Committee. Authorized by Ken Cuccinelli, candidate for Governor, who benefits from this message. www.gop.com This email was sent to: flusche.catherine@gmail.com To ensure that you continue to receive the emails that you have requested, please add ecampaign@gop.com to your email provider's address book. You are receiving this email because you signed up as a member of the Republican National Committee's online community. If you would prefer to no longer receive emails from the Republican National Committee you can unsubscribe from this list.

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Leaderboard update, and meet Marco Rubio by Pete Snyder

Catherine -- 

I won't keep you long on this Friday, but wanted to ask you to join me in congratulating the winners of our fundraising competition from last week - Deborah Gambert for raising the most money, and Scott Ryan Presler for recruiting the most donors. They both win our brand new campaign t-shirts.

This week, we're upping the ante with a new prize: our top fundraiser and top donor recruiter will receive two VIP tickets to our fundraiser with Senator Marco Rubio.

Winners will meet Senator Rubio, get their picture taken, and attend our VIP reception. Visit raise.cuccinelli.com to get started!

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They’re all in by Dave Rexrode

Catherine,

Union bosses have said their priority is to win Governor elections rather than federal elections because they can better influence policy in state capitols instead of Capitol Hill.

A liberal billionaire is paying for television attack ads across Virginia to promote his own personal and radical environmental agenda.

Democratic special interests groups are dropping hundreds of thousands of false and misleading mail pieces statewide attacking Ken.

Every liberal activist organization, every union boss, every Democratic special interest group is all in for Terry McAuliffe.

They are putting everything on the line and will spend whatever it takes to win this election because they know that if a principled conservative like Ken can win in a “purple” state, their agenda of higher taxes, increased spending, and more political cronyism is in jeopardy nationwide. They are willing to bet the farm to win here.

Catherine, we are facing a liberal onslaught, the likes of which Virginia has never seen. And some folks are looking at Washington and are dispirited by their inability to rein in spending and stop ObamaCare.


But these same people know Ken is a strong conservative who will advance common sense policies such as education reform and lower taxes, while taking on the special interests. And Ken was the first state attorney general to challenge ObamaCare, the health care mandate that is falling apart before our eyes.

In order to overcome this liberal tsunami of negative TV, mail and digital attack ads, we are going to have to do more than ever. And we need you.

We need to recruit hundreds more volunteers to talk to their neighbors about what Ken wants to do to move Virginia forward. Without folks like you talking to your friends, they just might believe the liberal smear machine, and we can’t let that happen.

What our volunteers have accomplished so far this year has been remarkable and it has blown away what we have ever done before, but we can’t be satisfied with that. We must do more, engage more folks and win this election.

We have a choice to make. We can either get up and dust ourselves off after our losses last year and get back to work, or we can roll over and watch as the liberal special interest groups take Virginia and our nation down the same road Washington, D.C. is headed: bankruptcy, cronyism and an unimpeded liberal agenda.

The choice is up to us, and the choice we make will not only impact what happens in Virginia this year, but will send a message to the entire nation.

Can we count on you to join our grassroots effort to beat back the paid liberal onslaught and win this election?

Your support of $15, $25, $50 or $75 will help us fight the liberal onslaught.

But we also need you to volunteer your time. Can you pitch in and talk to your neighbors too?

Click here to become a volunteer.


Thanks for all that you do!

Dave


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Dave Rexrode

Campaign Manager

Cuccinelli for Governor

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REPLY: Who is this (these) union bosses? Who is the liberal billionaire? Who are these Democratic special interest groups?

How do I know that you aren't just making stuff up?

And who exactly is funding the ads I've seen in favor of Cuccinelli?

And tell me more about this "liberal onslaught". I think of myself as pretty socially liberal and I'd like to know just what it is my group is supposedly doing.

The Time Is Now by Katie Walsh

Catherine, The Obama Administration is on the run - the White House is still spiraling from multiple recent scandals, Obamacare is being put on hold, and Democrats are divided on key issues such as student loans. Meanwhile, we already have started putting boots on the ground to build a permanent campaign across the country. This is why we need your help - today! There are only 5 days left until our next big fundraising goal and we are raising money to fund the largest voter outreach effort our party has ever seen. We are working to oust the Democrats in 2014, take the White House in 2016, and build a foundation for our party for decades to come. Contribute $25, $50, $75 or whatever you can today to help up reach every American with the Republican message! Thank you, Katie Walsh RNC Finance Director

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Don't miss your chance! by GOP Store

Catherine, Summer is going by fast, and we don’t want you to miss your chance to get your summer GOP gear! These patriotic Tees are perfect for upcoming barbeques, sporting events and spending time with friends. Get your limited edition GOP T-shirt while supplies last! Get your special edition Tshirt today!

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Barack needs you, right now by Michelle Obama

Friend --

There's a lot of noise and talk and back-and-forth going on in Washington, but hardly any of it seems to be about the struggles that middle-class families face.

When I was growing up, a family like mine -- living on my hard-working father's salary at the city water plant -- could build a solid life without much debt and without relying on any form of public assistance. Today, for too many families, that American promise is no longer within reach.

Barack is working to fix that and he needs solid Democrats in Congress to help him. Chip in $10 or more today to support Democrats who are going to get Barack's back.

It's easy to get frustrated and cynical about politics. Now that the excitement of the presidential campaign has faded, it is so tempting to wait another four years to re-engage.

But make no mistake about it -- while some are tuning out, others are tuning in. They're doing everything they can to make their voices heard. We're seeing the effects of that kind of imbalance every single day.

You've had Barack's back since the election -- thank you for that. If you can, please chip in $10 or more today to support the Democrats fighting for his agenda:

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Thanks,

Michelle

P.S. -- Please don't wait for the next presidential election to get involved --we've got to get going right now. That's the only way we'll get it done.

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Thanks to you by Chris McNulty

Catherine, Today the Republican National Committee announced the first wave of State Director hires who will play a key role in our new 50 state strategy focused on building relationships and a better operation across the county. Without a doubt, we would not have been able to take this major step forward without the support and generosity of grassroots leaders such as yourself. Our first wave included state directors on the ground in California, Florida, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.  Furthermore we have deployed a field staff of nearly 150 – the earliest Republicans have ever met these benchmarks. We will continue rolling out staff and offices across the country in the coming weeks. And by the end of the year we will have hundreds of staff and nearly 100 offices across the country. This is the largest and earliest nationwide staffing and infrastructure build out we have ever seen, and will help Republicans up and down the ticket for cycles to come. With the next fundraising deadline fast approaching, please contribute $25, $50, $100, or whatever you can today to support our goal of strengthening Republicans in all 50 states. With your help, we will turn America red.  Sincerely, Chris McNulty RNC Political Director

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Tell Us What You Think About Obamacare! by Mike Shields

Catherine, The Democrats have desperately tried everything in their power to change America’s opinion of Obamacare. From spending millions of dollars to give the law a PR makeover, to delaying implementation in an attempt to protect themselves from retribution at the polls — we are sick of the Democrats’ trying to pull the wool over our eyes. For four years we have heard President Obama and his liberal allies tell us that Obamacare will shrink health care costs and create jobs. Today we know the opposite to be true, and we are tired of the lies. Tell us what you think. Take our Obamacare survey and tell the Democrats how you really feel about this disastrous law!  It is time we made our voices heard. Thanks, Mike Shields RNC Chief of Staff

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REPLY: I have never seen such a biased and unscientific poll in my life! This is ridiculous. 

And bravo! By advertising this poll via your Republican mailing list, you are guaranteed to have a majority of people say that they agree with you, thus making your results even MORE incorrect. No, I will not contribute any of my money to your campaign. 

Building A Permanent Campaign by Reince Priebus

Catherine, This summer has been all about building our ground game, and so far we are making great strides towards our Growth and Opportunity Project goals. Our vision of building a permanent campaign across the country is becoming a reality, but it wouldn’t be possible without your tremendous support. In June I was proud to announce new state-level hires for engaging with the Asian and Pacific Islander, African American, and Hispanic communities.  But we can’t stop there. We only have 8 days left until the end of the quarter, and we need your help to continue the progress we are making. Your investment in the RNC will enable us to continue hiring new staff and building crucial relationships across the country. Working together, I am confident we can earn voters’ trust and ensure Republican victories across the board in 2014, 2016 and beyond. Contribute $25, $50, $75 or whatever you can today to help up reach every American with the Republican message! Thanks, Reince Priebus Chairman, Republican National Committee

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REPLY: The only way you'll earn my trust is if you start supporting some of the "common sense" mandates I believe in:

• Reducing congressional salaries to what they are in their home district
• Reducing congressional pensions/health care, etc to reflect that of the rest of America
• Reducing congressional travel expenses to just those incurred while going to and from the beginning and end of each session--all other travel comes out of pocket
• Reducing the total amount of campaign donations allowed each electoral session to a reasonable amount so that the ability to raise money (belong to the right political groups) is NOT more important than a candidate's actual abilities.
• Mandating that a candidate's name be associated with each advertisement made during an election, even in the case of negative ads. Candidates must take responsibility for every ad.
• Lobbyist groups cannot fund campaign ads without the candidates approval.

I think these make a good start.

The UNaffordable Care Act by Kris Anderson

Catherine, Obamacare was supposed to make health care more affordable for most Americans, but it is doing the opposite. The more we learn about the costs associated with this law, the more we see how detrimental it will be for our country. In short, the “Affordable Care Act” isn’t so affordable after all. This is why we need your help. Contribute $25, $50, $100, or whatever you can today to help us repeal this disastrous law.  Thanks, Kris Anderson RNC Research Director P.S. Share this infographic with your friends and show them just how bad Obamacare is for Americans!

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Reply: Your first two "By the Numbers" are opinions only. They are not based on any fact except what the people polled THINK will happen. As the program has yet to be implemented, actual effects are as yet unknown.

$255 increase in household premiums every month. WHY? Convince me that insurance companies aren't artificially increasing rates because they can blame it on the law. 

Why will 7 million people lose their employer based health insurance? What changes are being made BY THE LAW which makes employers who could afford to offer insurance suddenly not? Or, again, are employers dropping coverage simply because they can blame it on the law rather than because they expect it to cost them more?

How about providing some different numbers? Such as the total amount spent on health care last year alone? How much of that was out of individuals pockets? How much by insurance companies? How much by the government? How much are health care costs expected to rise in the next few years? What are THOSE projected increases in premiums?

Which costs more in the long run: an insured person or an uninsured person?

I'll tell you what: by Barack Obama

Friend --

I will spend the next three and a half years doing everything I can to work with anyone -- Democrat, Republican, or independent -- to fight for middle class families.

But I'll tell you what: it would be a lot easier if I had a Democratic House and a Democratic Senate to do it.

Chip in $5 or more today to support Democratic candidates who are going to come to Washington and help get things done.

There are some Republicans in Congress willing to work with us and compromise -- and I'm going to work with those people to solve the challenges we face and share the tough decisions.

But too often, Republicans seem more committed to gridlock than getting to yes. They seem more interested in stopping us at any cost than in helping the next generation.

That's what we're up against. It's going to be absolutely critical that you feel the same urgency and intensity over the next year and a half leading up to the midterm elections as you did in 2008 and 2012, otherwise we could be in trouble.

If you do, then we can take back the House and we can keep the Senate in Democratic hands. That will allow me to appoint outstanding judges to the federal bench. That will allow us to ensure that we are making progress on issues like creating jobs and climate change and education that are critically important for the next generation.

It can be done -- but it can only be done with your support:

https://my.democrats.org/Right-Now

Thanks,

Barack

It's up to you by Chris McNulty

Catherine, In March, we released the Growth and Opportunity Report outlining a roadmap for rebuilding our party, and we have worked every single day since to execute these plans. In four short months, our political team has grown exponentially. Our field team has gone from a mere 3 employees to almost 150, and this number continues to grow every week. These men and women are in communities right now building the relationships necessary to win elections and change America’s course. We are building an army to fight for every state, neighborhood and community but it takes money to compete with Obama’s ground team. This is why we need you— help us expand this field army, train it, and equip it with the tools to reclaim our country and help turn America red. Contribute $25, $50, $100 or whatever you can today to help us spread the Republican message of prosperity to every American. Thanks for all you do, Chris McNulty RNC Political Director

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REPLY: I didn't realize that we were in the midst of a civil war. Shouldn't you worry about folks taking your analogy too far and baring real arms and taking real lives? Many in your ranks do believe that playing violent video games removes individuals so far from reality that they do not understand the consequences of taking a life. Isn't getting drawn into your version of reality, this "virtual reality of civil war", the same thing?

Careful that you don't get so caught up by buzz words that you get lost in the fact that you actually agree with your "enemies". For example, you wouldn't sell your car to a person who didn't hold a driver's license, correct? Then why would you allow the sale of weapons to individuals who are not legally allowed to obtain them. I mean, of course, of the very many person-to-person gun sales which involve no background checks. Yes, hopefully many of these transactions are done with good intentions in mind, but the reality is that we have no idea how many and for what purpose they are done. But in a realistic system, while we might not be able to stop such transactions, we'll at least be able to hold the seller accountable for being the crack in the system that contributes to the deaths of thousands of children and innocent adults every year.

Take A Stand by Sharon Day

Catherine, Two weeks ago, White House officials announced a one-year delay in implementation of key Obamacare initiatives. Obamacare was supposed to make healthcare more affordable for most Americans, but it is doing the opposite. And instead of trying to fix the problem, Democrats are pushing back implementation to save their electoral chances in 2014. Take a stand. Join us in holding the Democrats accountable for this train wreck. Contribute $5 today to receive your “Obama Doesn’t Care” bumper sticker! Thanks, Sharon Day RNC Co-Chair

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REPLY: Once again, please EXPLAIN exactly how Obamacare will be more expensive for MOST of Americans? Are they the ones currently freeloading who will now be expected to pay a modest sum? Are they the employers who take home millions every year in salary while the lowest of their employees are FORCED INTO welfare because they cannot afford the basic costs of living? Or are you full of it and making stuff up to get votes? 

49% of Americans admit to not understanding the health care bill. Mightn't it be in EVERYONE'S best interest for you to help us understand? By using ALL it's passages as evidence to your claims? Or are you confusing us more by your loaded questions meant to cause "reasonable doubt"? 

Obamacare Train Wreck by Mike Shields

Catherine, Last week, the Obama administration made a unilateral decision to delay Obamacare’s employer mandate until after the midterm elections, leaving the individual mandate intact. But it’s not fair that only businesses get a delay. All Americans deserve a permanent delay of this unworkable, increasingly disastrous law. Obamacare is as unpopular as ever. Healthcare costs are rising, millennials will see higher premiums, and employers are cutting hours to avoid costly regulations – now the Democrats are worried it will be detrimental to their electoral chances. Contribute $25, $50, $100 or whatever you can today to help us hold the Democrats accountable for this train wreck. Thanks, Mike Shields RNC Chief of Staff

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REPLY:

Umm...who is paying for those who don't have insurance? Leprechauns? Or tax dollars?