"I'm Not Going to Washington to Scratch Other Peoples' Backs" -- Billy Long, Candidate for Congress

The way I see it is we need someone who is not part of the political establishment. We need someone who loves his country and is willing to put his country before himself; before his party; before politics as usual; before special interest groups; before lobbyists; and before his colleagues in Congress. We need someone who will put YOU before money and power and influence.

We need someone who will stand strong and have the courage of his convictions. Who won’t cave into the pressure from special interest groups begging for more taxpayer money or lobbyists needing special exemptions or tax breaks for their clients. We need someone who has the guts to CUT government programs and spending and reduce the debt. We need someone who is willing to consult with the people of the 7th district to find answers and solve problems. I have talked to 6 of the seven candidates running on the republican ticket for Congress in the Seventh Congressional District, and there are several I admire. But I don't think any of the other candidates have shown the independence or the spirit of Billy Long.--Sarah Steelman on Billy Long 7/28/2010

That's funny, very funny. There was sure a lot of special interest and lobbying money coming into Billy Long's campaign in the final days. Let the back scratching begin.


Donations to Billy Long From Special Interest Groups 2010 Election