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. Obama and Biden are the Democratic nominees. (Note: They are now the elected President and VP.)The 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. McCain appoints Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as the VP on the ticket.
This election will define the future of America!
footnote 2010: Are you happy now with Obama running (ruining)what is left of financial stability in America?
The Inside Story of a Presidential Campaign
Cap Fendig is known for being a mainstream, common sense, conservative local politician. Friends and family would declare he is of sound mind and character. Why would he run for President of the United States? That is certainly the first reaction and question that comes to any inquiring mind. Fendig would respond, "If you saw a fire burning out of control in your neighbor's house and you understood the prevailing wind and conditions (federal policies coming out of Washington)would completely destroy your neighbor's house, your house, your children's house, you grand child's house and the rest of the neighborhood, you would not sit in your rocking chair and watch the destruction unfold. You would get up and do everything you could to save what you could. In my opinion that is what is happening in Washington. Federal policies of both Republican and Democratic parties over the last ten years are driving this nation into complete and utter financial ruin and destruction."
Cap Fendig was not going to sit idly by, like Paul Revere, who rode out into the night and day to warn his fellow citizens of danger about to descend upon them, Cap determined he would do something about it. How could he make a difference? Normally, most individuals would climb the normal political ladder from local politics, to state politics, and then enter into the Federal arena. "Time is about to run out," replied Fendig, "we may have already crossed over the line of return to financial stability and sensibility." Just like today's Tea Party movement, and sensing the impending apocalyptic financial collapse coming upon the good citizen taxpayers of America, Cap put into action a very deliberate plan. Find a place in the White House policy conversation pit that would influence decisions being made about America's future. Run for President! Cap put into place a business plan approach to achieve the goal of connecting with a hopeful Republican Presidential candidate. How better to do that then to place yourself right alongside of those potential candidates in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.
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, pictures, and other information 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