These were the issues of concern and the basis of my platform in September 2006. Today the question still remains, has anything happened and has effective legislation come forth from Washington for the American people? Here is a snapshot of issues and questions:
THE STATE OF AMERICA
In one week, Congress can put together a economic stimulus package and in 8 years fail to do anything significant.
Congress and the Executive Branch are experiencing lowest voter approval rating in their history.
Reports from Afghanistan indicate the Taliban are returning to pre-war strength.
Citizens are upset immigration issues continue to be unresolved.
The housing economy is beginning to experience the worst slump ever.
Foreclosures and personal bankruptcy are rising.
Layoffs are on the upswing.
Health care costs are eroding household finances.
Social Security and Medicaid are going bankrupt.
The dollar is weak on the international market.
Many feel judicial decisions infringe Constitutional rights.
Many distrust leading Democratic candidates and are fearful of their policies.
Many are disappointed in Congress and their failure to provide effective government.
Moral, ethical and spiritual convictions continue to decline.
These national issues will loom large over the 2008 Presidential elections. These issues were allowed to come to the forefront by both Republican and Democratic leadership with no resolution.
2008 will be pivotal point in American history.
The Race for the White House
Voters have wanted effective government and have not gotten it from the party they elected. The Republican party had control of Washington in 2000 and did not pass any effective legislation during their four years of control. Capitalizing on their disappointment, Democrats made promises and were rewarded with control of Congress.
Yet in 2006 & 2007 Democrats failed to get government moving as they had promised. Our Republican Party has selected Senator John McCain for our presidential nominee. The race for the White House is very tight and very close. Voters seem concerned more about who they should vote against rather than who they should vote for. We are thankful for the selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as the VP on the ticket. Americans want change in Washington and no question the Republican faithful feel more comfortable with the VP addition to the team.
This election will define the future of America!
The Inside Story of a Presidential Campaign
What happens when an ordinary concerned citizen had courage enough to step forward as the people's choice for President?
One who is:
Not separated from his constituents.
Has no ties or obligations to any lobby, political group, or special interest group.
Fair, humble, frank, and unbiased and will be honest and openly straightforward.
Is there any chance an unknown candidate can succeed? What will the voters response be? What will happen with national media and the state GOP party leadership?
What if you wanted to deliver the message to the rest of the
Republican candidates and National party that to govern, you MUST first
listen to the citizens. How would you do that? Would a candidate
already committed to listening and acting on behalf of the citizens
interest you?
What if you are a believer in God, and you want a voice
supporting the return of faith-based principles in government, who
would affirm the American founding principle that liberty and justice
would be for ALL. Would a candidate courageous enough to base their platform on those principles speak to you, the voter?
What if an ordinary concerned local county commissioner was
willing to risk everything to become a Presidential
candidate,
to rally the nation's voters around principles of effective government, conservatism, and the voice of the citizen.
Cap Fendig did just that. On September the 6th, 2007, an American citizen looking for the David/Goliath opportunity stepped forward to run for the President of the United States as a Republican candidate. Each week we will update the website with an inside look at what it is like to run for President of the United States. Concerned over the future of the greatest country on earth, Fendig chose his part as a participating citizen to lift the voice of the American citizen. This is an American story.
The American Citizen's Candidate 2008
Paul Revere was renown because of his "midnight ride" to warn his fellow Americans, then neighbors, of the danger coming towards them. The campaign for President by Cap Fendig was just that. A warning to Americans that the fiscal policy coming from Washington was going to lead our country to destruction of power and place in the world standing. In the coming weeks, video from the campaign will be uploaded to the site reflecting what it is really like to be in a serious campaign for the President of the United States. Cap stood up for his fellow neighbor, countryman, family, children, and grandchildren. For those actions he will have no regret. Joe "the plumber" was an unknown name and person, yet in one day received national fame because of some common sense questions and beliefs. This moment in history is what Cap understood is available for those who dare to speak out with concerns over the future of our country. We will begin to build this site into a documentary of that journey. Join us for a tour of the 2007/2008 Presidential Campaign.
contact information
PO Box 21119
St. Simons Island, Ga. 31522
912-638-2078 EMAIL cap@capfendig.com