ASK before you cast your ballot, has your candidate signed a pledge to a man named Grover Norquist regarding any aspect that would impact their job as YOUR elected official? Any politician who has now, or intends to sign the pledge from Grover Norquist regarding the choices allowed of our Congress will NOT be elected.

The lockout leaves many team employees jobless and hurts surrounding businesses. The NHL forgets the 'little people' whose livelihoods are impacted by a lockout.

On Friday, our junior Senator declared that he is "crystal clear" that he will not vote to extend middle class tax cuts for those making less than $250,000 -- unless the wealthiest 2% get their own tax cut extension as well. This even though the average Bay Stater only makes about $65,000. He claims it's because he's not just looking out for millionaires and billionaires, but for small business owners, too. But only 3% of small business owners earn over $250,000 and would benefit from this tax break. I am a small business owner, who, like the vast majority of small business owners, makes less than $250,000. Small business owners and the middle class need the tax break extension proposed by the Democrats. And we all need the wealthy to pay their fair share so our schools, roads, and other common goods can be funded. Join me in telling Scott Brown to start looking out for working folks, not just the richest 2%.

The gap between the richest Americans and the other 99% is wider than at any time in the past 40 years. Sign below and show your agreement that the following questions should be asked during the presidential debates. (1) What do you think has caused the widening gap? (2) Do you see the gap as a negative thing? (3) If so, what would you do narrow the gap? (4) Why do you think your solution would work?

Congress is in for 2 weeks before the election break. Congress should know that if they don't act on the American Jobs Act, we will vote against them.

I am concerned about lies in poltical ads. Lies about how well the economy is doing, in comparison to when Obama took office.

Our Congress will remain stalemated as long as members pledge loyalty to Grover Norquist. Pledges to him must be rejected. Some new taxes are needed to overcome the recession and reduce the deficit.

States receive billions of dollars in tobacco taxes, but very little of it is actually spent on tobacco prevention and health issues. We should demand the government provide transparent information showing people they are being taxed for a good reason.

For over a year now, the "do nothing" Congress has been sitting on President Obama's Jobs Bill. This bill could create a million jobs and would give a much needed shot in the arm to the economy, but our "good for nothing" Congress refuses to bring the bill up for a vote. We're calling on Congress to stop the political sabotage and put the Jobs Bill up for a vote. No amendments, just and up or down vote on the Jobs Bill.

The state of Iowa is giving even more tax breaks to the Orascom fertilizer plant. The state is considering offering the plant over 100 million dollars to bring in only 165 jobs, despite fierce opposition to the plant from both liberal and conservative citizens groups.

American Airlines is outsourcing to Bejing putting a thousand AA employees out of work! And it's called "American" Airlines?

The Texas legislature has reduced funding for beautiful state parks, resulting in threatened closure and a large backlog of necessary repairs to park facilities. State parks are an affordable alternative for many Texans. Each park is representative of the diversity of Texas flora and fauna. Many are regarded as "jewels" of the State Park System. The Texas Park and Wildlife Department desparately needs support. As many as 100 TPWD jobs are threatened.