Martha's Blog
Thank You!THANK YOU! Yesterday, the people of Alabama’s Second Congressional District spoke loud and clear. We now have conservative representation and leadership in Congress.We could not have accomplished any of this without you. Every door you knocked, every phone call you made, and every friend or neighbor you talked to made a difference. Your hard work and dedication to our conservative message is what helped us win this election. I am ready to go to Congress to fight for you. We have sent Washington a clear message – Congress cannot continue to pass more job-killing legislation that drives us further into debt and continues to grow our government. We must begin the process to repeal, replace and defund ObamaCare. We must stop Cap and Trade and other policies that punish businesses, and we must make the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts permanent. This is how we help grow our economy and put Americans back to work. Though the election is over, I still need your help. I will continue to rely on each of you to help me as we work to put America back on track. It won’t be easy, but it is a crucial task. Thank you again for all of your help and your support, and I look forward to serving you and fighting for you in Congress. Martha Posted: November 3rd, 2010 | Permalink Rick Barber: Why This Former Opponent Supports Martha RobySince losing the Republican Primary to Martha Roby, I am often asked why I support her candidacy as strongly as I do. People say, “After all, didn’t you run against her because you didn’t think she was a strong enough candidate?”To be clear: My goal was, and is, to defeat Congressman Bobby Bright! I personally witnessed Congressman Bright’s blatant avoidance of his constituents during the August recess of 2009, his serial vacillation on issues, his strategic pandering, and overall lack of convictions. Bobby Bright is an opportunistic fence walker, seeking only to save his seat while preserving the status of the Democrats in Washington. Martha Roby has the fire and commitment requisite to be a steadfast voice for Alabama in Washington DC, and she continues to educate the constituents of District 2 about the nation’s problems and what is needed to address them! Sure, I may not agree with a detail or two of her positions. However, this election can’t be about perfection. It must be about direction! We must elect leaders that study our past, compare it to our present, and make decisions that will secure our future. Do you want larger and larger government that drives costs higher forever in a vain attempt to please and care for every being on the planet? Or do you want limited government that drives opportunity for all Americans, reduces costs through private-sector productivity, and expands liberty forever? I believe Martha embraces the latter. I’m convinced Congressman Bright does not. I have asked all of my supporters to vote for Martha Roby on November 2nd and I hope that you will join us as well. God bless! Rick Barber Montgomery, AL Posted: November 2nd, 2010 | Permalink ELECTION DAY: RESOURCE CENTERPolls are now open, go vote!To find your polling place CLICK HERE If you need a ride to the polls please call 334-239-8660. If you notice irregularities at your polling place please call the Ballot Security Hotline at 877-735-8451. Posted: November 2nd, 2010 | Permalink Vote Today for Martha RobyDear Friends,528 days ago, we began the journey to restore our conservative voice in Washington. Today the opportunity is finally here. Please make sure you get out and vote for Martha Roby for Congress. Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, your vote today to send Martha Roby to the U.S. Congress will send the fighter we need to in Washington to take our country back. For the past two years, all Nancy Pelosi and the Democrat Congress has given us are bailouts, buyouts, failed stimulus, cash for clunkers, higher taxes, trillion dollar deficits and government-run health care. Their time has come. And it is time for them to go. We need to elect Martha Roby to Congress. The polls are open until 7 PM tonight, so bring your friends, family and neighbors with you. Click here to find your polling place. Right now we desperately need leadership and knowledge in Washington fighting for our families. Martha is proven. She is tested. And she is the conservative we need. Many political pundits are talking of a conservative revolution and Alabama can lead the nation, but only if we elect Martha Roby to Congress. We've seen what we get under a Democrat Congress. We cannot turn back now. Our nation is worth it. Elect Martha Roby to Congress. Team Roby P.S.: Please join us for our Victory Celebration in Montgomery tomorrow night! Posted: November 2nd, 2010 | Permalink Bob Williams: Why I Support Martha RobyAs a second district voter that spent a good part of my life working ineducation, I am glad to voice my support for Republican Martha Roby. Martha is a true conservative that will bring refreshing change to the halls of Congress. I have seen Martha’s position on education misrepresented time and time again by Bobby Bright and the Democratic Party. This is an issue I am very familiar with and I am glad to support Martha’s stance on the U.S. Department of Education. This is not about a cut in federal aid as her opponents would have you believe. Instead, this is about a cut in federal red tape and unfunded mandates passed down to us from Washington. Martha Roby knows that education decisions are best made locally and not by bureaucrats in Washington that have never stepped foot in an Alabama classroom. I support Martha’s position for more local control of our tax dollars and ensuring that education is child centered and parent driven. We must cut red tape and provide more flexibility and authority in spending federal aid so our tax dollars are maximized in the classroom and not tied up in a bloated bureaucracy. We need a leader that will fight for us in Washington not only in the education field, but as an advocate for lower taxes, less spending, a smaller government and a Congress that works toward creating a job friendly environment instead of one that passes job killing legislation. Martha Roby is that leader. Bob F. Williams Retired Educator Headland, AL Posted: November 1st, 2010 | Permalink Betty Watts: Why I Support Martha RobyI support Martha Roby because of who she is. Martha Roby is a Christian and lives out those values each day. These values have guided her through her time in office on the Montgomery City Council. We need someone in Washington who will represent us with these values. Martha Roby will do it. That’s most important to me.As a mother of two children, she has an eye on the future. She knows what we do now will affect the world her children will have when they grow up. She has the mindset of bettering our country for her children’s futures. That will be a country we would all want to live in. Also, Martha Roby is a powerhouse. She has proven so on the Montgomery City Council. She will stand her ground and not let opposition stop her from following what she believes is right. She lets her convictions rule the day. Martha Roby wants to represent her constituency, not tell them to accept legislation that she rams down their throats. I’ve been impressed with her desire to meet everybody in her 16-county district. She has traveled extensively, and I feel confident that she has a finger on the pulse of District 2.Martha Roby has stepped up for us and run a long and hard-fought campaign. It is now time for us to stand with her to win back our country. Betty Watts Greenville Posted: November 1st, 2010 | Permalink |
