Lance with US Senator Debbie Stabenow



• Prohibit funds for Planned Parenthood



• Prohibit funding for National Public Radio



• Energy Tax Prevention Act, which allows for greater pollution and deregulation



• Federal Aviation Administration Act



• Termination of Neighborhood Stabilization Act



• Terminating Emergency Mortgage Relief Program



• Terminating the Federal Housing Administration Refinance Program



• Abolish Federal Financing of Presidential Elections



• Extending the Patriot Act



• FDA Food Safety Modernization Act



• Continuing appropriations



• Mine Safety Act



• Extension of certain unemployment benefits



• Small Business lending fund and tax law amendments



• Tax Law Amendments (No vote cast)



• Campaign finance disclosure requirements



• Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell



• DREAM ACT



• Health care reconciliation Act



• Offshore Drilling Regulations and Other Energy Law Amendments (NV cast, did not vote)



• Whistleblower Protection" for Offshore Oil Workers (NV cast, did not vote)



• Ending Moratorium on Deepwater Drilling Rigs that Meet Certain Safety Standards (NV cast, did not vote)

I have been asked and the answer is Yes, I am running for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012. Some people have asked me why I would want to challenge a 6 term incumbent again. The answer is simple; Mike does not represent me or the people of Michigan and Democracy must prevail!When I look at Mike Rogers, I see everything that is wrong with our political system. I see a career politician who has sold his votes to the highest bidder. Just look at his list of campaign contributors over the years (opensecrets.org/) matched up with his voting record (votesmart.org/). If you look at this information you will find, especially recently, that Mike’s votes are not in the best interest of the American people unless these American people are corporations. Recently, Mike voted YES on these issues:These Yes votes by Mike show that he is out of touch with the people and the economic conditions within this great country of ours.Mike has also cast a few no votes since the 2010 election, such as:When you look Rep. Rogers voting record since the 2010 election; one has to ask, who does Mike Rogers represent? I know as a Progressive I find it appalling to see the blatant disregard for the citizens of Michigan and the United States.When I listen to Mike Rogers, I hear a person who will wrap themselves in the American Flag to suit his agenda, but when it comes down to it, he will cut and run from those who he is supposed to protect. Just look at his vote against providing funding for those brave men and woman who are known as the 911 First Responders. Not to mention all of the cuts he has supported to the Veterans Administration and to our military as a whole.Mike Rogers has also made reducing our volunteer military troop levels and replacing them with private military contractors a top priority. Why is this? Could it be because Eric Prince is a close personal friend of his? Eric Prince is the CEO of Blackwater. Recently, Prince changed the name of Blackwater to Xi as a result of the negative attention and numerous accusations of alleged war crimes against his corporation. This has allowed Blackwater/Xi to maintain old and acquire new military contracts. Most people are not aware that Eric Prince hails from Michigan, and is a member of one of the richest families in this state, who have given millions to the elitist conservative agenda. Mike has taken many trips to the Middle East on the Blackwater dime; did these trips ensure that Blackwater received military contracts? We do not know for certain, but the duck sure quacks.Did I mention that Eric’s brother in-law is Dick DeVos, the heir to the Amway fortune? If you do not know what Amway is, it is America’s longest lasting pyramid scheme. Why do I bring these relationships up? It is because Eric Prince and Dick DeVos are the type of people who fund and support Mike Rogers, and benefit from his policies.On the other hand, Mike has voted against funding for police, firefighters and teachers. Who is Mike Rogers concerned with protecting?Another issue I find unsettling about Mike Rogers, especially considering his position as chairman of the Select Intelligence Committee, is his lack of knowledge and understanding of American History. How is it possible that Rep. Rogers has never heard of Daniel Ellsberg or the Pentagon papers? Just look at this video . It was during this interview that Mike shockingly called for the execution of Pfc. Bradley Manning, who at that point had not been charged in the Wiki-leaks case. Not only do his statements about Manning and Ellsberg show his lack of historical knowledge and ignorance of the law, they also clearly illustrate his blatant hypocrisy. First as a “Right to Life” endorsed politician, and as a Christian which he claims to be. Mike, what about the sanctity of life? More importantly, where is the forgiveness which the New Testament demands?As I reflect on my decision to again run against Mike Rogers, the only word that comes to mind is Democracy! I am tired of being sold out to corporate special interests and not having a voice within my Government. I am motivated by what is right and fair, and what is in the best interest of ALL citizens. I am running because I desire a leader, not a follower; I want a leader who comes from the people, not above the people. I want to be able to insure that the silent majority has a voice, a voice which has been stifled for way too long by Corporate America and an extreme Rightwing agenda. In 2010 I began my campaign as an unknown write-in candidate and became the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives. I did not receive the nomination because of money; it was because of the hard work and commitment that I put forth for the people when it was needed. At that time, I made a commitment to the people of Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. The commitment I made was to never quit on them, to always be there for them, and too stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. This is why I want a rematch with Mike Rogers. I am committing to this race now, even though the district will be redrawn due to the Census figures. The boundaries of the 8th Congressional District may change a little, but the people who live within these counties and the problems they currently face will remain the same.So here I am, making this commitment to you the citizens of Michigan, and the United States of America. I promise to stand up for those who cannot, to speak for those who are being silenced, to fight injustice and intolerance, to fight for a Single Payer Health Care System, to insure our public education system and public infrastructure are there for future generations, to fight for civil and human rights, and more importantly protect and guarantee that opportunity to achieve the American Dream for ALL citizens.If you would like to get involved in defeating Mike Rogers and giving Congress a real voice of the People, please contact us at www.lanceenderleforcongress.com or www.Lance2012.com/ -----------You can help get Lance's campaign going at the DownWithTyranny endorsement page

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