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The Ventura Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee officially endorsed Tony Strickland in his race for the 19th District seat in the California State Senate. Strickland has a long history of supporting local businesses and promoting legislation aimed at growing our state and local economy.

In their endorsement letter, the Ventura Chamber of Commerce PAC states: “Your past record in the State Assembly, in support of key business legislation, is greatly needed in our state today and your support of small businesses and working families was a major factor in this decision to support your campaign.”

“It is an honor to receive the support of an organization that does such a wonderful job representing the Ventura business community,” said Strickland. “I will continue to work hard on their behalf and promote an environment that benefits working familes.”

Commentary in the local monthly magazine Ventura Business said it best…

• “Rarely has there been such a contrast in business support between two candidates. Tony Strickland supported California businesses 92.77 percent of the time, while Jackson voted favorably for business 13.25 percent of the six-year period.”  – Ventura Business (September 2008)

• “…Jackson has opposed discount retailers, supported higher local income taxes, car taxes, internet taxes, and increased regulation on businesses. Tony Strickland votes against such job-killing legislation, thereby standing with small businesses and working families.” – Ventura Business (September 2008)

Tony Strickland, the business candidate for California State Senate District 19.

Tony Strickland’s Facebook page is here.

Strickland’s California State Senate website is here.

And, while you are thinking about, go here and send Tony a few bucks to finance his media campaign.

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Next, bring Mitt Romney back to Washington to help craft a GOP successor to the disastrous bailout bill that failed to win passage in the House today.

The House on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue for the nation’s financial system, ignoring urgent warnings from President Bush and congressional leaders of both parties that the economy could nosedive into recession without it.

Stocks plummeted on Wall Street even before the 228-205 vote to reject the bill was announced on the House floor.

Bush and a host of leading congressional figures had implored the lawmakers to pass the legislation despite howls of protest from their constituents back home. Despite pressure from supporters, not enough members were willing to take the political risk just five weeks before an election.

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Update:

The roll call vote is here.

Flap’s Congressman, Elton Gallegly voted NO.