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.”

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, today released a statement and letter from Grandview Councilman Chuck McGowen concerning the city’s rejection of an unnecessary Congressional earmark.

“I feel as if America has become afraid of taking a stand,” McGowen said. “The morning after our decision, I felt as if I had served in the way our founders expected. If I understand the math behind this correctly, America can’t afford the $500,000 earmark.”

Today is the birthday of George Washington, the first president of our great country and the leader of our armed struggle for independence during the Revolutionary War.
In remembering the great political figures in our history, Washington is often remembered as a great battlefield commander, but his contributions went much deeper.
Rob was recently asked at a [...]

We’ve added one more radio spot that is airing in the district, and the full list is updated and available here online.

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, applauds the City of Grandview for their rejection of earmarked funding designated for a water structure that the city did not request and that is not a priority project for the city.
“This is an appalling example of Washington politics as usual,” Curnock said. “This money is [...]

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17 and a 1981 Baylor graduate, today issued the following statement welcoming Judge Ken Starr as the 14th president of Baylor University:

“Baylor is near and dear to my heart, and I am excited that the board of regents has asked a national figure with Ken Starr’s stature [...]

We have launched several new TV spots that are airing throughout the District, and we have posted them online on our YouTube site.
“These video spots help cut through the clutter of voices in this race and focus on our common-sense conservative message that resonates with Central Texans,” said Rob Curnock. “Early voting begins next week, [...]

This week we begin airing several radio spots on stations that cover District 17, including KWTX-AM, KBBW and KBCT in Waco, WTAW in College Station, and WBAP in Dallas/Forth Worth.
“As the March 2 primary draws closer, we are excited that so many voters are responding to our common-sense conservative message that resonates with Central Texans,” [...]

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, today announced the opening of the campaign’s 4th office in the District, in Bryan.
The Brazos County office is located at 3601 E 29th St., Suite 8, in Bryan. All area voters are invited to a grand opening, scheduled for 5-7 pm Monday, Feb. 1.
“We now have [...]

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, today issued the following statement following President Obama’s State of the Union address:

“It looks like the lessons the rest of us have learned from 2009 have been lost entirely on President Obama and Democrats in Congress. 2009 saw our government add more than $2 trillion to our debt, put our energy and healthcare industries on the ropes, and centralize power and control in unelected bureaucrats accountable to no one. All of this was done while our economy foundered and millions of Americans lost their jobs.”

The Senate will vote this week on a measure to increase the federal debt ceiling by a whopping $1.9 trillion. After Democrats in Congress pass this resolution, the federal debt will be allowed to grow to more than $14.3 trillion.

Congress just expanded the ceiling in December and they have already spent their way past $12.4 trillion in debt. Maybe it takes a true small business owner, not a Washington insider, to see it — this is an absurd way to run a government, and it has to end.

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, today announced the opening of a campaign office in Granbury, provided by donation, to serve voters in Hood and surrounding counties.
The Hood County office is located at 2157 Highway 377 in Granbury. All area voters are invited to a grand opening, scheduled for 6-8 pm Wednesday, [...]

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, today signed the Club for Growth’s pledge to repeal the Democrat health care proposal that is pending before Congress, should it become law.
“We have been speaking out against the government takeover of our health care system since this summer, and we will continue to fight the [...]

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, today issued the following statement following Scott Brown’s victory in the Massachusetts special senate election:

“This is a great victory for the people of our country and for conservatives everywhere. Today, even in a traditionally left-leaning state like Massachusetts, people stood up and said ‘Enough’ to the [...]

The Curnock campaign welcomed 70 volunteers who came out to our Waco office Saturday, Jan. 16, for training at Camp Curnock. Volunteers came from all parts of District 17, and they came ready to learn and ready to make a difference as the March 2 primary approaches.

Today, Washington is back to business as usual. Two meetings are taking place that seem to be unrelated, and yet they ultimately have the same problem at the core: government intrusion into the private sector.

Several liberal Congressmen and Senators are in closed-door meetings at the White House, crafting secret deals to prepare for the last push into government-run health care. This legislation, which will have a profound impact on every single American for years to come, is being put together by a handful of big-government proponents, and they don’t want us to know what they are doing.

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, today launched a web site featuring supporters from all parts of the District who are standing up to say “I’m With Rob” for 2010.

The site, available at www.WithRob.com , includes a rolling list of supporters and provides an easy way for new supporters to sign up and join the campaign. It also includes links to endorsements, volunteer opportunities, and the campaign’s Facebook page, where almost 600 supporters have joined.

2010 is here, and March 2 is coming quickly. In fact, early voting starts in just 42 days, on Feb. 16. Our campaign ended 2009 in a strong position as the leading Republican in this race, and that momentum is continuing into 2010.

Here are 10 reasons why we believe 2010 will be a good year for the people of Central Texas, who desperately need a conservative representative who shares your values and will stand up for you in Washington:

The Rob Curnock for Congress campaign today announced the grand opening of its Johnson County campaign headquarters office in Burleson, scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2010.
“We are grateful for this wonderful office space that has been donated to our campaign,” Curnock said. “2010 is here and we are adding new supporters every day [...]

In a bold move reflecting broad support from voters throughout Central Texas, Waco businessman Rob Curnock today submitted more than 750 petition signatures (in lieu of paying a $3,125 fee) to file for the District 17 Congressional seat in 2010.

“I am humbled by the support of so many voters from throughout District 17,” Curnock said. “Many of these supporters volunteered with us in 2008, and many more are joining us for 2010. With the support of these volunteers and many more, I am confident that 2010 is the year we send a true conservative to Congress to represent the values and voices of Central Texans.”

The Rob Curnock for Congress campaign today announced the opening of campaign headquarters offices in Waco and Burleson. The campaign also plans to open an office in the Bryan/College Station area and in Granbury soon.

The Waco office is located at 205 Crossroads West Center, at the corner of Hewitt Drive and Highway 84. An open house is planned for 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21.

Back in June, before Washington fixed its eye on a takeover of our health care system, the U.S. House passed legislation approving an energy tax scheme that would be truly crippling to most of our economy, should it be enacted into law.

Today, the Obama Administration announced, through the Czar who heads the Environmental Protection Agency, that they would move ahead with regulations to impose controls over naturally-occuring gases such as carbon dioxide, in an end-run around public disapproval and a legislative process designed to prevent this type of reckless behavior.

Looking back on 2009, sometimes it’s hard to find things to be thankful for, especially in the political arena. Certainly our nation is on a dangerous course toward big government and the erosion of our basic freedoms and rights. Our position at home and abroad has been weakened in 2009.

Yet as tough as the year has been, there are still many blessings in our lives, and we as Americans have great cause to give thanks.

Since that historic day in July 1776, when our founding fathers pledged to create a new nation where freedom would reign, we have understood that freedom is not really free. Every year, in every generation, thousands of Americans stand up and serve the cause of liberty in our Armed Forces.

Today we simply pause to say “Thank you” to those who have served, and to those who lost loved ones, to preserve our freedom.

On the evening of Nov. 9, 1989, thousands of protestors in East Germany received word that their government would allow visits to the West. Though border guards had not been informed of the new protocol, these protestors demanded to be let across, and the guards relented. Thus the Berlin Wall, portions of which dated back to 1961, is said to have fallen.

The seeds of the fall had been planted many years before, as the personal liberty and economic free market system of the West had triumphed over central planning and government control of industry during the Cold War.

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in Texas District 17, today released the following statement regarding Rep. Edwards intent to vote against H.R. 3962:

“It’s remarkable that after 3 months of constant pressure from Central Texans, Chet Edwards finally announces his position on this major issue in the last hour as the bill comes to the floor. That’s not constituent representation; that’s counting votes behind closed doors with Nancy Pelosi to make sure the bill will pass.”

“Karen and I join Central Texans and others around our nation in mourning the loss of so many soldiers today at Fort Hood. This tragic event has left our community stunned and in shock. We are reminded that these brave servicemen stand in harm’s way every day, whether at home or abroad, in defense of our country and our freedom. Those who died today will be remembered as heroes and patriots.

“We offer our prayers for the families of those killed and injured, and for our neighbors in Killeen who are dealing with this unspeakable tragedy.”

The Rob Curnock for Congress campaign issued the following statement this evening regarding big Conservative wins in governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia, and a close House race in New York’s 23rd District:

“Today voters in Virginia and New Jersey sent a loud and clear message – Enough is enough! The Obama White House and Pelosi Congress are out of step with Americans even in states that Obama carried by more than 10% just one year ago. Today the race for 2010 begins. We are energized by the strong Conservative showing across the country today, and we are prepared to step up to the plate in 2010.”

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, today issued a call for Rep. Chet Edwards to publicly oppose H.R. 3962, the Democrat Health Care bill currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Perhaps the greatest Conservative communicator in modern times was Ronald Reagan. Not only was he a strong president, but his involvement as a conservative in politics goes back many years before he entered the White House. Forty-five years ago today, he delivered in a television ad one of the greatest Conservative speeches ever delivered.

“You and I have a rendezvous with destiny,” Reagan famously said. “We’ll preserve for our children this, the last best hope of man on earth, or we’ll sentence them to take the last step into a thousand years of darkness.”

The Rob Curnock for Congress campaign today released a statement concerning candidate travel by private aircraft. The statement includes information about an amendment filed today to the campaign’s Q3 financial report, to report an in-kind donation from a campaign volunteer of $55 for fuel costs.

The Rob Curnock for Congress campaign ended the September quarter reporting the strongest cash position of any Republican considering running for the District 17 House seat. With more than $69,000 raised and 13 months to go until the 2010 elections, Curnock already has raised 63% of the money he had for the entire 2008 election.

“Not only did we raise the most money and establish the strongest cash position of any Republican in the race, our support is not primarily isolated to one county, like some of the other candidates considering running in the primary,” Curnock said.

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, has delivered a report to Rep. Chet Edwards, Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, and all Texas Republican representatives, outlining feedback received from Central Texans during recent town hall meetings dealing with health care legislation.

“In August and September, the citizens of Central Texas spoke, and their message was clear: they do not want the federal government to interfere with their health care,” Curnock said. “I stand with them in opposition to H.R. 3200 and similar provisions being considered in the Senate, and I urge our elected representatives to stand with us in opposition.”

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, has signed the 10 for ‘10 petition developed by noted conservative author and radio host Laura Ingraham, joining conservative leaders such as Rep. Jeb Hensarling (TX), Rep. Tom Price (GA), author Michelle Malkin, and U.S. Senate candidate Michael Williams.

“These 10 principles form a great foundation for conservatives to not only regain control of Congress in 2010, but to begin making real change to set our country on the right course for the future,” Curnock said. “I am honored to join thousands of Americans who have spoken up to support these principles, including many key conservative leaders across the country.”

“The Youth of a Nation are the Trustees of Posterity.”

That famous quote from British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli dates back to the mid-1800s, but it rings true perhaps even more today. Some Baylor students will recognize the quote as the words inscribed along the top of one side of Pat Neff Hall on campus. They speak both to an obligation to instill our own values in children as they grow up, as well as to the opportunity for those youth to take a stand for what they believe in.

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, this week named Kim Kimble of Johnson County as Volunteer Director for the Rob Curnock for Congress campaign.

“Volunteers are the foundation of our campaign,” Curnock said. “Hundreds of Central Texans who supported us in the 2008 election, or who have joined us this year, are working with us to help finish the job in 2010. Kim Kimble is one of those who worked with us last year, and Johnson County was one of the counties we carried. She is personable and energetic, and she is a great person to oversee such a critical part of our campaign.”

Today is Constitution Day, the anniversary of the signing of our founding document as a nation. On this day in 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the Constitution and presented it for ratification by the member states. Ratification was achieved in 1788 and our government began operations under the new Constitution in 1789.

This is a day to celebrate and remember our founding, and our history as a nation of laws. And it’s a day to renew our vigilance to make sure those laws and rights are preserved and followed even today.

Last week, President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress, a rare event for a president. Previous presidents have taken this extraordinary step in times of crisis for our country, such as Reagan at the height of the Cold War or George W. Bush following the attacks of 9/11.

Obama’s address was about his faltering health care proposals, and the speech was highly partisan, angry and divisive. Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina shouted “You lie!” when Obama claimed that HR 3200 would prevent illegal aliens from receiving insured care under the government-run option. And Wilson is right.

Today we pause to remember again the sacrifices made by ordinary Americans thrust into extraordinary situations eight years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. Almost 3,000 died in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in a Pennsylvania field, as terrorists launched an attack on our way of life.

A few months ago, we wrote a news item about The Many Czars of Barack Obama. That may sound like a great title for a novel, but unfortunately for all of us, it’s the reality of the way this president wants to run his administration.

These Czar positions are not subject to public vetting or Senate confirmation. They have ill-defined powers and operate outside of public scrutiny. Their very existence is completely without Congressional mandate or Constitutional basis.

The case of Van Jones is exactly the reason why this is bad for America.

It’s been a great past few weeks, meeting with Central Texans from all over the district to hear your concerns about health care legislation and other issues with Washington politics. Frankly, most of what we heard from you echoes our own concerns and ideas about the current health care debate and related issues with governmental control over private lives.

Thanks you to everyone who came to a town hall meeting, forwarded an email, invited a friend to join us on Facebook, or helped in so many other ways.

Health care has been the big topic in political circles lately, as citizens have been raising their voices to let their elected representatives know that we don’t want government-run health care, as is currently being proposed in Congress.

Thursday morning, Aug. 20, Rob and his wife, Karen, took a break from the campaign to help welcome 3,000 new freshmen to Baylor University as part of Baylor’s Move-In volunteer program.

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, today released the following statement on Town Hall meetings scheduled in the district:

“I am encouraged that Rep. Edwards has decided to follow our lead and is tentatively scheduling public town hall meetings in the district on health care. We are committed to holding the meetings we scheduled earlier this month. Central Texans are ready for real conservative leadership on this issue, and we are the ones leading.”

Read on for full statement.

Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress in District 17, today announced three town hall meetings on health care and other important issues, to be held in the coming weeks in Central Texas. Meetings are scheduled in Waco on Thursday, Aug. 20; in Burleson on Tuesday, Aug. 25; and in Bryan on Thursday, Aug. 27.

Read on for the full news release, sent Aug. 12.

Today we launch the weekly Conservative Report, a podcast looking at important issues facing Central Texas and the nation. The 1-minute reports will be available from our web site as well as through Apple’s iTunes service.

Read on to find out more about the podcast and subscribe online today!

As we mentioned earlier this week, the U.S. House is in recess until early September. One thing the House managed to do before they left Washington was vote to restrict compensation of executives at large corporations without allowing shareholders and those with direct interest in the firms to make those decisions. This flies in the face of our free market system, and seriously oversteps government authority in a free society.

The U.S. House is in recess until September, and frankly that’s the safest place for them to be. While at recess they can’t spend any more of our money, and they can’t complete their takeover of our health care system.

We’re not sitting still on health care. We invite all Central Texans to join us in gathering the best ideas and comments on health care to send to conservative leaders in Washington. Read on to see how.

Rob was recently on the air with Les Parker at KBCT 94.5 FM in Central Texas, to discuss current issues and the 2010 race for Congress. “The people of Central Texas are going to decide if they want change in this district,” Curnock said. “We’re campaigning in all 12 counties, and what we’re hearing is that it is time for a change — real change.”

Excerpts from the radio interview are available in MP3 format.

Six months ago this week, Barack Obama took office as president. Since that time, Washington has been on a spending spree, from bailouts and a pork-filled stimulus bill to energy taxes in Cap and Trade. Now health care is on the agenda. And that has attracted a lot of attention from average Americans concerned about the future of our country.

What should have everyone just as concerned is the dramatic increase in centralized power in the White House in just a few months.

Tonight Rob was in Kosse, in Limestone County, to meet with to a dedicated group of conservative voters known as the Limestone County Conservatives. About 100 people packed the Kosse Community Center, extra tables were brought in and the tea just about ran out. It was a great night in District 17!

Rob shared his commitment [...]

Health care continues to dominate the work in Congress, as committees in both the House and Senate have actual bills under consideration now. Here are some important things to consider from the past few weeks, that we have been Twittering about, as well as a clear statement on our position on the Health Care debate.
First [...]

As Rob travels to events throughout the district, speaking at Tea Party events, walking in parades, and meeting with Central Texas voters, one thing is becoming clear: there are many of you who support our cause and want to see us finish in 2010 what we started last year.
We often hear from supporters who want [...]

As Congress returns from its July 4th vacation, one of the key issues they will take up is Obamacare, legislation to implement President Obama’s radical overhaul of our health care system, currently the best in the world. This issue is so important, the Rob Curnock for Congress campaign will devote a little time every day [...]

June 26 the U.S. House passed the Cap and Trade energy bill, which will now head to the Senate. If passed as it stands, the bill will drastically increase energy costs for everyone in the country, cost hundreds of thousands of jobs, and reduce national productivity by trillions of dollars over the next 25 years. [...]

Note: Rob will be participating in several parades and tea party events this weekend, and would love to meet and talk with conservative voters across the district. Find out where Rob will be speaking.
Independence Day is often a time when Americans reflect on the courage and leadership shown by visionary statesmen in our country on [...]

There’s been a lot of talk in the media about something called “Cap and Trade” lately. To put it simply, this plan would have the bureaucrats at the EPA decide what level of greenhouse gas emissions a person or corporation could produce in a given time frame, and tax them for exceeding that limit. Congress [...]

What an exciting time to be a conservative in Central Texas!
Wednesday afternoon Rob met with county Republican Party leaders from across the district, to talk about his conservative positions and the real opportunity he has to represent our Central Texas values in Congress next year.
Wednesday evening, the Waco Tea Party group held a candidate forum, [...]

These days there are so many scary things going on in Washington it’s hard to pick out one or two to focus on. That makes it even more important for our leaders to be well grounded in strong conservative philosophies, so they can react quickly when proposals threaten our liberties.
The conversation on the web about [...]

Fresh from taking over Chrysler and GM, the Obama administration now has set its sights on a takeover of the health care industry. While they talk about keeping health care costs low and not compromising the quality of care, details are beginning to emerge that paint a very different picture.
There are 3 key elements to [...]

Today marks the launch of our redesigned web site for the Rob Curnock for Congress campaign. While the 2010 elections seem far away today, Washington isn’t sitting still, and neither can we.
We’ve retooled our web site to focus on the important news and issues facing Central Texans today. As Congress takes up legislation dealing [...]

Almost 4 months ago, Congress passed Barack Obama’s so-called “Stimulus Bill” that promised to speed our economic recovery and add 3 million new jobs by the end of 2010. No Republicans in the House voted for the bill, seeing it for what it was: a massive increase in national debt that would weaken our economy [...]