My First Debate With George Miller

Tuesday, I stepped in the ring with the 35-year incumbent heavy weight champ of District 7, George Miller. We had a half hour debate hosted by the Diablo Valley League of Women’s Voters. I had no idea what to expect. There was no audience, only TV crews. No staff was allowed, I was alone. All I could take with me were my wits and 21 years of military experience as a combat pilot into the unknown. Miller had all the advantages, he should have knocked me cold. I am sure that was his intent.

I am happy to announce, I am standing taller than ever and delivered quite a few blows myself to a title holder that has not had to defend his crown for quite some time.

Here is how the debate unfolded: Miller droned on-and-on about all his supposed accomplishments. He tried to monopolize the debate and was cut off several times by the moderator, Lisa Vorderbrueggen of the Contra Costa Times. I held my ground while championing common sense and fiscal responsibility.

When I said cutting food stamps to pay for his 26 billion dollar bailout was wrong, all he could do was say he “hoped” to replace the funding. When I told him cutting the funding to the troops was wrong and brought to mind the unfunded Continental Army freezing at Valley Forge while wrapping their bloody feet in the snow, all he could do was prattle about his opinion being right. When I told him his health care bill was the wrong way to reform our system and that the first priority should have been saving the $100 BILLION a year of fraud in Medicare, all he could do is say his amendment would save millions – not good enough George, only pennies on the dollar of what we should be saving. He also said his government run healthcare would save us money. REALLY? I countered that such a promise by our inefficient government doing anything cheaper was empty.

And finally in our closing statements, he spoke so quickly and angrily about all he has done for us, I could barely understand him as I sat 3 feet away. In my statement I dismissed all the government handouts he has so proudly paid for with borrowed money by pointing out the 13 trillion dollar debt that grows by over 2 million dollars every minute of every day. I declared we must rein in government spending so we can afford what we have. I pledged that fiscal responsibility will be my priority number one as our district’s representative, so that we can save this country from the economic cliff Miller has steered us towards. And finally, I proclaimed I will represent all of my constituents whether they are Democrat, Independent or Republican just as I had defended all American’s while serving in the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan.

George Miller took his best shot, and I am still standing. I look forward to round two on September 8th, as we debate again at Travis Credit Union’s headquarters at 1 Travis Way, Vacaville from 6-7pm. (doors open at 530). After this last debate, the choice is clear – George Miller and more of the same, or Rick Tubbs and a new direction for our country that leads to responsible and accountable government for all Americans and our dreams.

As soon as I receive a copy of the tape, we will post it on our website for you to see. In the meantime, it will be run on cable TV as follows:
Concord TV Channel 28: 8/28, 8/30 & 8/31 at 4PM; 9/1 at 2PM
CCTV Comcast Channel 27, Astound Channel 32 & ATT U-verse Channel 99:
9/2-6PM, 9/5-9PM, 9/9-8PM, 9/13-8PM, 9/19-9PM & 9/27-9PM

~ Rick
Voting for You - Balancing the Budget for US!

This Is Our National Debt!

All that red!!! That is what my campaign is all about! The debt is unsustainable, and it's only getting worse! These numbers are wholely unacceptable. We must hold those in Washington D.C. accountable by replacing them with people who will do the hard work and make the tough choices to stop this negligent squandering of our future. These numbers won't change for the better unless we change the people responsible for them.

Failure is NOT an option! It is up to us, the American voter, to stop those that can't stop themselves. Retire George Miller, retire the debt, hire Rick Tubbs to get the job done!

-Rick

"Lead by example, Lead with courage, Serve those you lead"

Democrats Including George Miller Pass Fake Budget to Hide Their Gross Mismanagement of Your Money

By the slimmest of margins (215-210), House Democrats passed a non-existent $1.12 trillion budget. The Democrats' "deemed as passed" resolution is missing the most basic elements of a standard budget that is expected each year: total outlays, total federal revenue, total proposed changes to revenue, total deficit levels, and total debt levels.

So as Connie Hair of Human Events so aptly points out "never before -- since the creation of the Congressional budget process -- has the House failed to pass a budget, failed to propose a budget then deemed the non-existent budget as passed as a means to avoid a direct, recorded vote on a budget, but still allow Congress to spend taxpayer money."

This latest "trick" to dump more debt on our children by being even more irresponsible with our tax dollars is flat out corruption! They have no restraint. They are worse than spoiled little brats who just want their way and don't care what the consequences are. Except we, the American people, keep paying the price for their lack of sensibility. It is up to us, the ones paying for their mistakes to finally make them pay the consequence of losing their job. They, the big government, big spend, big tax, big debt, out of touch politicians that are failing to carry out the responsibility we elected them to do. It is up to us now. If we re-elect them i.e. George Miller, again, we have only ourselves to blame.

Another point, Obama claims bipartisan support when he gets one Republican vote (Olympia Snow) yet 38 Democrats and every Republican voted against this. Is this bipartisan opposition? That is what I call it, but it is still a minority. Is it November yet? Everyone who reads this post, you are needed to help this country. You are the one that will make the difference. We cannot sit on the sidelines anymore and hope it gets better because it won't unless you do something about it. Helping me beat George Miller would be a great place to make your difference! http://www.ricktubbs4congress.com/ and Please Follow Me On this Blogsite
-Rick

Urgent Call To Action

I hope you have had a nice rest from campaigning. Rest assured I have not! :} We’ve been putting the plan together for Operation VICTORY MARCH and it is looking good.

Here is some news not all of you have heard yet. I have a campaign manager, Mark Gigliotti. He's a great guy and huge help. Don’t worry, Kristy is still plenty involved, but we need to grow the team to beat Miller and Mark is a tremendous addition.

I will be passing more opportunities to help on the campaign soon, but here is what we need right now.

Contra Costa County is getting National attention because David Harmer has a statistical advantage to win in CD-11. That is great for David, great for Republicans and great for us. As they help David in Contra Costa, we get a chance to show everyone at the RNC and State party that we are serious and can beat the Democratic icon, George Miller.

Our first chance is to have a huge turnout of volunteers this Saturday (details below). It starts in Danville, but we will be walking our districts in Clayton. This is a huge opportunity to get some attention for our race. Quite frankly, I have not made much headway with the party as they have no idea what is going on out here. I keep beating on the door, but here is our chance to send the message loud and clear that Team Tubbs is serious and worth their support.

I will be meeting with Tom Del Beccaro (CA State party #2) on Thursday telling him about our great volunteers and how you are the reason we won the primary in a landslide and why we will win in November, so I need you to back me up with a few hours of your time Saturday morning. Please come out and make us look good. Send this note to all of your friends on Face Book or email list. This will pay off big in the weeks to come.

RSVP to me at rick@ricktubbs4congress.com or call me at 707 628-7589. I need your address, so we can give you your own precinct to walk as well.

I cannot stress the importance of this enough. If you can, please come Saturday and show that Team Tubbs is serious about beating Miller. I believe with every bone in my body – WE CAN WIN!!! But I do need your help to do it. Wear your Team Tubbs shirts if you have one (or any red T-shirt) and I’ll bring some on Saturday as well.

Thank you all so much for your support,
-Rick


Contra Costa Republican Victory Headquarters
Rally With Former Congressman Bill Baker and
Former Assemblywomen Lynn Leach
Join us Saturday July 10th at the new Republican Victory
Headquarters for a rally then precinct walking for our Republican ticket!
When: Saturday, July 10 - 10:00 am
Where: 1320 El Capitan Dr. Danville, CA 94526
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Democrat Majority Adds Piggy-Back To Troop Funding

AP reports "The Democrat majority is treating this troop funding bill like a cash-cow for their election-year wish-list" said Rep. Jerry Lews, R-Calif. Top Democrats such as Obey and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., insist on adding the domestic dollars, viewing the war funding bill as their last, best shot to resuscitate their faltering jobs agenda.

Democrats with super-majorities can't pass their big government/big debt programs, so they piggy-back their pork on the backs of our military while we are at war. This is unconscionable! It's exactly what is wrong with Washington!

A minority of Democrats given power through their majority positions are forcing their unpopular agendas that would never be approved by sneaking them into legitimate bills. They rule through deceit and guile instead of leading the American people with sound arguments and popular support. This is NOT America! And on this day after we celebrated our Declaration of Independence, we must once again declare we will not be ruled by unaccountable tyrants that govern at their whim. We must take back this country from those like Nancy Pelosi and George Miller who only serve their special interests. The good news is WE CAN this November. Our WIN in District 7 will replace Miller with a leader who will lead us in the right direction. Vote Rick Tubbs!