Campaign News
The Bush Tax Cuts Should Be Permanent
Posted on Oct 13, 2010
The following is an editorial written for the Idaho Press-Tribune I would absolutely vote for making the Bush tax cuts permanent—this is essential to the recovery of the American economy! I am disgusted that the current Democrat controlled Congress adjourned before addressing this issue by voting, despite their sudden claims of support for all or [...]
Video: Out of Control Spending in Washington DC
Posted on Sep 30, 2010
Raul speaks about the overspending and overtaxing in Washington DC.
Raul Labrador: Promises Kept
Posted on Sep 28, 2010
Raul Labrador kept the promises he made to his constituents. Less taxes, less spending regulation, less regulation.
Labrador Wins Endorsement From Group Seeking Repeal of Death Tax
Posted on Aug 18, 2010
Dan Popkey writes in the Idaho Statesman: State Rep. Raul Labrador has signed the American Family Business Institute’s “Death Tax Repeal Pledge” and committed to voting for permanent repeal of the federal estate tax, often called the “Death Tax.” AFBI’s President Dick Patten said in a news release from the group: “By supporting estate tax [...]
Labrador Meets With Key GOP Congressmen
Posted on Aug 06, 2010
Congressional leadership asks Labrador to reconsider position on Young Gun’s program (Boise, Idaho) Republican Congressional candidate Raul Labrador spent much of last week in Washington, meeting with key members of Congress to discuss issues and begin building relationships which will allow him to hit the ground running if he’s elected by the people of Idaho’s [...]
Raul Labrador Fills in for Congresswoman Michelle Bachman at RNC’s Fire Pelosi Speaking Series
Posted on Jul 29, 2010
Raul Labrador, the Republican nominee chosen by Idaho’s voters to retake Idaho’s 1st Congressional District, addressed a group of national Republicans at the “Fire Pelosi” Speaking Series. Labrador, speaking at the Republican National Committee headquarters, was asked to fill in for scheduled keynote speaker Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann. Labrador’s speech focused on the importance of volunteering, [...]
Americans for Prosperity Applauds U.S. House Candidate Raul Labrador
Posted on Jul 27, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC—The free market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded Idaho U.S. House candidate, and current state representative, Raul Labrador (1st District) for signing the group’s “No Climate Tax Pledge.” Labrador joins more than 650 lawmakers and candidates on the federal, state and local levels pledging to “oppose legislation relating to climate change [...]
Labrador Travels the District
Posted on Jul 24, 2010
Raul Labrador recently got back from a week-long tour of the 1st Congressional District. He began the trip in Coeur d’Alene and traveled to Bonners Ferry, Kellogg, St. Maries, Moscow, Midvale, and Benewah. Many events were held and supporters were met along the way. It is clear there is a lot of energy building at [...]
Labrador Receives National Right to Life Endorsement
Posted on Jun 17, 2010
Dear Rep. Labrador: The National Right to Life Political Action Committee is pleased to endorse you for election to the U.S. House of Representatives, to represent the First Congressional District of the State of Idaho. In the state legislature, you are a strong advocate for life. You have supported and co-sponsored pro-life legislation, and voted [...]
National Party Pledges Support
Posted on Jun 03, 2010
Idaho State Republican Party Chairman Norm Semanko issued a press release on Friday, pledging his help to Raul Labrador. In addition, he told the state’s media that he had discussed the need to rally behind Labrador with the national Party Chairman, Michael Steele. Chairman Steele promised that Labrador would have the resources he needs to [...]