FACT VS FICTION: KRISTI NOEM

CAPE PAC presents the thirteenth episode of the new CAPE PAC series "Fact Vs Fiction". This episode focuses on the facts about Congresswoman Kristi Noem of South Dakota. #VoteNoem

FACT VS FICTION: ERIK PAULSEN

CAPE PAC presents the twelfth episode of the new CAPE PAC series "Fact Vs Fiction". This episode focuses on the facts about Congressman Erik Paulsen of Minnesota. #VotePaulsen

FACT VS FICTION: PAUL RYAN VS JOE BIDEN

CAPE PAC presents the eleventh episode of the new CAPE PAC series "Fact Vs Fiction". This episode focuses on the facts about Paul Ryan and Joe Biden. #RomneyRyan2012

Byron Donalds FL 19th District

We wish to send a big THANK YOU from CAPE PAC to Byron Donalds, his family, team, and supporters for making a big push for victory in Florida. 

While today may not have ended as we wanted, the Conservative principles that propelled Byron Donalds onto the public stage have sent us a new voice in Mr. Donalds. 

CAPE PAC wishes him the best and wants to thank all of your for your hard work and dedication in this effort. 

We look forward to watching Byron’s star continue to rise as we hope that today was just the first step in a long and positive career for Byron as one of the many new faces of the Republican party.

Supporting Our Military's Early Voting Rights

On July 17, 2012, Obama for America (his campaign) and the DNC (Democratic National Committee) filed a lawsuit against the Secretary of State and Attorney General of Ohio stating that the current Ohio law that allows an extra three days for military voters and their families to get their ballots in on Election Day.

As the wife of a Veteran, this lawsuit makes me angry.
As a Conservative, this lawsuit makes me angry.
As an American Citizen, this lawsuit makes me angry.

Our soldiers are the reason we’re able to sleep well at night. As soon as we forget that and fail to give them the respect they deserve, we fail.

I see nothing wrong with this law; in fact, I think other states should follow Ohio and implement the same law. Our military has earned their right to vote. They’ve worked, served, and sacrificed their blood, sweat and tears for this. To refuse the military the right to vote (or refuse giving them a few extra days) is abhorrent. The Obama campaign and the DNC states that there is no good reason to give flexibility to military voters.
Really? No good reason? You’ve got to be kidding me.

I would think the Commander in Chief would have a little bit more respect for the military to pull a political stunt such as this. Is it because there are rumors that a Junior Senator from Ohio might be appointed Romney’s VP and they’re scared? Or how about the “insider” to Drudge claiming that Obama believes that General David Petraeus might be the Romney pick? Either way, fear of a VP pick shouldn’t cause Obama and the DNC to file such a despicable law suit.

I’m hoping the Federal Court throws this out. It’s not a way to honor those who serve. It’s a slap in the face to the military. Then again, it does show us how much respect (or lack thereof) that Obama seems to have for those who serve. What I can be sure of, it won’t win him any votes come November.

By Sarah Bowman

Director of Communications

CAPE PAC

Jeff Loyd Attends Republican Event in Arizona

Jeff Loyd (CAPE PAC Chairman) attended the Jeff Flake 'meet and greet' event in Gila County, Arizona.

Jeff Loyd with Congressman Jeff Flake

FACT VS FICTION: JEFF FLAKE

CAPE PAC presents the tenth episode of the new CAPE PAC series "Fact Vs Fiction". This episode focuses on the facts about Jeff Flake of Arizona. #VoteFlake

FACT VS FICTION: BYRON DONALDS

CAPE PAC presents the ninth episode of the new CAPE PAC series "Fact Vs Fiction". This episode focuses on the facts about Byron Donalds of Florida. #VoteDonalds

The Chick-Fil-A Debate

Chick-Fil-A. If you haven’t heard of the restaurant, you haven’t been watching the news. It’s everywhere. Why? Because when the owner was asked about his opinion on gay marriage, he said he supports traditional marriage.

First of all, why would anyone care what the owner of a fast food chicken restaurant thinks about marriage? Honestly, people. But that’s when things got crazy.

Apparently it’s created quite the debate. Pro-same sex marriage groups have suggested a boycott of the restaurant because he expressed his personal beliefs. Yes, the personal beliefs of the same company who is CLOSED ON SUNDAY because they believe their employees should be able to spend the day of rest with their families. Again, why are people shocked?

On Saturday, my husband and I saw a movie and afterwards, grabbed some lunch. There just happens to be a Chick-Fil-A in the mall we were at and I thought it sounded good. On our way home, I snapped a picture of my cup with the caption, “Grabbed some lunch after the movie,” and posted it to my Facebook wall. The comments were positive about how good the food is, how pleasant the employees are, everyone was very nice.

And then the comment to end all comments appeared. It was from a friend of mine, someone I’ve known for almost 30 years (keep in mind I’m only 32). We attended kindergarten through high school together in a class of 40 students. We are (or were) good friends. He was an usher in my wedding just 6 years ago. I couldn’t believe my eyes.

He said, “I've known you long enough to know that you posted this with a disgusting, smug grin on your face. You truly are a scumbag and I am done with you. I am de-friending you for life; from Facebook and from my actual, equality for all, full of love life that you will never truly understand.”

Wow. Really? Not once did I say I was against gay marriage. Not once did I say anything “scum-baggery”. Apparently he forgot that my sister in law is a married to her wife (it is legal in Iowa) and that my son was their flower boy and I was in attendance. Apparently he forgot that I support their marriage because I love them and honestly, what people do in their bedroom is none of my business. Apparently he forgot that other people have opinions and disagreement does not equal hate. But I suppose it’s only hateful when it comes from a Conservative and not hate when a Liberal says it.

Here’s where I have a problem with the whole debate. When you suppress others first amendment rights to say what they believe, you’re promoting and participating in bullying and intolerance (you know, the things the left preaches about).  If you don’t like Chick-Fil-A’s policies enough not to eat there, don’t eat there. But your argument fails when you preach love and tolerance and turn around and call someone who posts a picture of a fast food cup a "scumbag" and throw away a friendship on a complete and total assumption.

I was hoping maybe he had posted it in error, a slip of judgement, maybe he was just having a bad evening and needed to take it out on someone and I just happened to be that someone. I suggested, in a comment that followed his, that maybe his mom, sister or a mutual friend would encourage him to practice a bit of love...and tolerance. But apparently that was not to be. Shortly after I posted my comment, his wife “liked” his rant and then “unfriended” me too. Tolerance and love at its finest.

All the more reason for me to support Chick-Fil-A. I believe the owner has the right to say what he believes. I support his first amendment rights. After all, isn’t that one of the things my husband swore to defend when he served in the Army? He had people tell him he was terrible for serving and that the Army were just killing innocent Iraqis. I was in awe of him when he’d respond, “That’s your opinion and while I don’t agree with it, I will defend your right to say it.”

When we're no longer free to say what we believe without living in fear, what kind of nation have we become?

Tolerance and love versus intolerance and hate. I know where I sit and I’m comfortable with it. I’m teaching my children (yes, my boys who love BOTH of their Aunts) the same. 

By Sarah Bowman

Communications Director

CAPE PAC