The Rob Curnock for Congress campaign today released a new radio ad highlighting the voting behavior of the two candidates in the April 13 Republican runoff for Congress.

While Curnock has voted in Central Texas for more than 20 years, his runoff opponent did not vote in the 2008 general election in District 17, and voted in the Democrat primary in 2008.

“For many years, I have consistently voted in support of strong conservative candidates in local, state and federal races,” Curnock said. “I believe …”

“Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” – Matthew 28:5-6
The primary phase of our campaign is almost over. Tomorrow is the first day of early voting, and we will be spending the next week making [...]

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, today issued the following statement on the House vote late last night to pass the Democrats’ health care bill:

“I am deeply troubled by the action of Congress last night. Months ago I committed to repealing any health care takeover bill that passed Congress, and I remain firmly resolved to do that should the voters of District 17 give me that opportunity …”

By now you have no doubt heard, Washington politics is alive and well, and Chet Edwards is a prime example.

This weekend, the U.S. House is moving toward a vote on the Democrats’ $940,000,000,000 government takeover of our health care. This storm has been brewing for many months, and it appears that Congress may try to pass this bill without even taking an actual vote. Let’s review how we have come to this point:

This week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said there will be a vote on the Democrat national health care bill — or at least there will be a vote on a rule that presumes the health care bill has passed, or some other parliamentary trick.

Our current congressman has said he will vote against the bill, which is wise given the outcry going back to July from citizens of District 17. All of our energy and work, letters and protests, town halls and telephone calls have combined to get one “no” vote.

It’s nice, but it’s not enough.

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, today issued the following statement concerning the upcoming House vote on the Democrat health care bill:

“While I agree with Rep. Edwards’ intent to vote against the Democrat health care takeover, I believe our elected representatives should use every tool at their disposal to stand up against [...]

Every 10 years, the federal government must “enumerate” the numbers of the States, as directed in Article I Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution. To put it plainly, every 10 years the federal government conducts a Census to determine the population of the states and the United States as a whole.

2010 is a Census year, and many Americans are receiving a letter in the mail from the Census Bureau about the upcoming process. There are two major problems with this letter.

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, tonight issued the following statement concerning the endorsement of Timothy Delasandro, former candidate for Congress in the District 17 race:

“I am grateful for the support and help of Timothy Delasandro as we approach the April 13 runoff election. I have come to know Timothy during the past few months of the campaign, and I appreciate his passionate and honest devotion to our Constitution and to conservative values.”

More than a dozen leading conservative figures recently adopted a statement of constitutional conservative principles called the Mount Vernon Statement. This statement recommits conservatives to the core principles upon which our nation was founded.

As a common-sense conservative whose own personal values run deep, to the very heart of our Constitution, I am proud to endorse this statement and join this movement.

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, today issued the following statement concerning a letter received from a former campaign worker:

“Our campaign has received a letter from a former campaign worker, from our 2008 campaign, demanding payment of money and threatening to approach the media during early voting in the primary election. The claim for payment of money is completely without merit. The timing of this claim, and the suggestion that paying these unwarranted amounts can resolve things ‘quickly and quietly,’ sure seems like extortion, so we have turned all information on this issue over to the proper authorities.”