FreedomWorks Media Roundup: March 13th – 21st, 2013

FreedomWorks chief praises Paul filibuster, dismisses GOP split

Matt Kibbe, president and CEO of Tea Party group FreedomWorks, on Sunday rejected suggestions that Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-Ky.) filibuster on drones had weakened the GOP’s image on national security issues.

“I think the new GOP reflected by Rand Paul’s willingness to challenge the status quo in both the Republican and Democratic parties, that’s a healthy thing,” said Kibbe in an interview on “Fox News Sunday.” And young people in particular, they are looking for leadership that’s willing to challenge the idea that government is always right. – Meghashyam Mali, March 17, 2013, Read More

 FreedomWorks releases 2012 congressional scorecard, 2013 FreedomFighter awards

FreedomWorks, a leading organization for lower taxes, less government, and more freedom today announced the release of their second annual Freedom Fighter awards for 2013 and the 2012 Congressional scorecards.

The second annual FreedomWorks FreedomFighter award is given only to principled Senators and Representatives who fight for economic liberty, constitutionally-limited government, and who consistently voted in defense of economic freedom. Each recipient earned a minimum score of 90 percent on the FreedomWorks Congressional Scorecard during the 2012 legislative session, which often required legislators to cast politically unpopular votes inside the Beltway in order to defend liberty and strengthen the economy across the country. – Christopher Collins, March 17, 2013, Read More

 FreedomWorks CEO: RNC Report Short on Ideas

The president and CEO of a leading conservative grassroots organization tells Newsmax that missing from a report out by the Republican National Committee on Monday is any mention of exciting candidates who run on ideas.

The “Growth and Opportunity Project” introduced by RNC Chairman Reince Priebus included 219 recommendations focused on how to restructure the party through messaging, connecting with youth and minority voters, campaign mechanics and technology. “They’re saying a lot of the same things that we’ve been saying,” says Matt Kibbe, president and CEO of FreedomWorks. “One of the key things that seem to be missing though is that the GOP only seems to win when it runs on ideas.” – David Yonkman, March 18, 2013, Read More

Kibbe, LaTourette Debate Direction of the GOP on “Fox News Sunday”

Yesterday, Matt Kibbe, President and CEO of FreedomWorks, and former Rep. Steve LaTourette, President and CEO of the Republican Main Street Partnership, joined Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday to discuss the direction of the Republican Party.

Kibbe and FreedomWorks have focused on supporting fiscal conservatives in primaries across the country, including backing primary challenges to more moderate members of Congress. FreedomWorks was essential to electing Rand Paul, Mike Lee, Marco Rubio, and Ted Cruz — all of which went up against establishment candidates or incumbents with questionable records. LaTourette and the Republican Main Street Partnership have tried to steer the Republican Party in a more centrist direction. – Jason Pye, March 18, 2013, Read More

Top Conservatives Are Not Happy With The RNC’s Autopsy, And They’re Still Blaming Karl Rove

On the same day Establishment Republicans prescribed solutions for the future of the party, top conservatives here ripped into GOP strategist Karl Rove and his new Super PAC that will aim to weed out more conservative candidates it views as unelectable.

“Look at the stage at CPAC just a couple days ago. Who are the rock stars of the GOP?” Matt Kibbe, executive director of FreedomWorks, asked an audience of influential conservatives at the monthly New York Meeting confab. “They’re exactly the candidates that the Republican consultants said could not possibly win. Not now, not ever.” –Brett LoGiurato, March 19, 2013, Read More

Gohmert wins ‘Freedom Fighter Award’

Republican U.S. Representative Louie Gohmert was recently awarded a “Freedom Fighter Award” from the conservative non-profit FreedomWorks.

According to FreedomWorks, a “Freedom Fighter Award” is given to members of the house and senate who “vote in defense of economic freedom.” To be eligible for the award, the nominee had to earn a score of 90% on the FreedomWorks Congressional Scorecard during the 2012 legislative session. – Marshall Stephens, March 20, 2013, Read More

Tea Partiers Stand By Rand Paul Despite Immigration Conversion

Matt Kibbe, the president and CEO of Tea Party ally FreedomWorks, said he does not think Paul’s immigration announcement hurt his potential 2016 presidential aspirations.

“I think he’s sort of risen to the top of the GOP ladder simply by putting ideas back on the table,” Kibbe said, referring to both the filibuster and his budget plan. “All of these ideas that most Republicans pay lip service to, he’s putting specifics on the table. It’s a calculated risk taking that puts him ahead of his other potential primary opponents for 2016.” – Shushannah Walshe, March 21, 2013, Read More

BeforeItsNews.com: FreedomWorks President Matt Kibbe commented: “Our responsibility as engaged citizens is to hold politicians accountable for bad votes, but also to congratulate them for making the right votes.”

Washington, DC- FreedomWorks announced its second annual “FreedomFighter Awards” to Members of the House and Senate who consistently voted in defense of economic freedom. Each recipient earned a minimum score of 90 percent on the FreedomWorks Congressional Scorecard during the 2012 legislative session, which often required legislators to cast politically unpopular votes inside the Beltway in order to defend liberty and strengthen the economy across the country. Read More

UnitedLiberty.com: Matt Kibbe, President and CEO of FreedomWorks, will debate former Rep. Steve LaTourette (R-OH), President and CEO of the Republican Main Street Partnership, tomorrow morning on Fox News Sunday.

Kibbe and FreedomWorks have supported fiscally conservative primary challengers — including Rand Paul, Mike Lee, Ted Cruz, and Justin Amash — in open primaries or against more moderate Republicans and they’ve sponsored grassroots training for thousands of freedom movement activists. The Republican Main Street Partnership has been pushing for a more centrist party. Read More

HuelskampHouseGov.org: FreedomWorks, a national grassroots community of over 4 million activists, today recognized Kansas First District Congressman, Tim Huelskamp, with the second annual “FreedomFighter Award,” an award given for members of Congress who consistently vote in defense of economic freedom.  FreedomWorks members believe in individual liberty and constitutionally-limited government. Read More

GohmertHouseGov.org: Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) was recently awarded with Freedom Works’ second annual “Freedom Fighter Award.” This award is given to members of the House and Senate who consistently vote in defense of economic freedom.

“Freedom Works is a powerful voice in America for principles of liberty giving rise to innovation and opportunity. They emphasize the critical need for individual freedom and adherence to the constitutional limitations on our ‘big brother’ government in Washington. It is an honor to be awarded the “Freedom Fighter Award” again this year since it represents a finding by a valued and well respected organization that analyzes the issues that I represent the core beliefs held by most east Texans. Voting with the mindset of hardworking American taxpayers is essential if we are going to leave our children and their children at least as good of a gift as our parents and grandparents left us,’ said Rep. Gohmert.” Read More

Watch last week’s episode of FreedomWorks On Tap “Budgets, Sequester & Crony Capitalism”on March 13^th, Watch Here!

Watch FreedomWorks Director of Outreach Deneen Borelli as she joins Fox News on March 16^th, Deneen gave her post analysis of CPAC 2013. Watch Here!

Watch FreedomWorks President & CEO Matt Kibbe on Fox News Sunday w/ Chris Wallace on March 17^th, Kibbe debated former Congressman Steve LaTourette on the recent battle between the Establishment & the Grassroots! Watch Here!

FreedomWorks President & CEO Matt Kibbe joined The Blaze TV’s Wilkow Majority on March 18^th, Kibbe talked about The Cyprus’ Plan to tax people’s deposits, the results of big government and its unintended consequences, the GOP’s Outline and the necessity of the Party to conduct minority and youth outreach.

Watch a FreedomWorks video “FreedomWorks Youth Activists Summit” on March 18^th, Watch Here!  

Watch a FreedomWorks video featuring FreedomWorks President & CEO Matt Kibbe on March 18^th, Kibbe spoke at a New York event to discuss the recent GOP Outline report. Watch Here!

Watch this week’s episode of “Happening on The Hill” featuring FreedomWorks Legislative Affairs Manager Josh Withrow on March 18^th, Watch Here!

Watch this week’s episode of FreedomWorks On Tap “The Anniversary of ObamaCare” on March 20^th, this week’s episode featured Representative Phil Gingrey of Georgia (GA-11). Watch Here!

 FreedomWorks Pennsylvania Campaigns Coordinator Ana Puig joined Business Matters 69-WFMZ-TV on March 21^st, Puig discussed Pennsylvania’s Governor denial of Medicaid grants from Feds, selling liquor stores in PA, accepting community development funding in Pa, getting rid of US Postal Service & funding transportation in PA.

 FreedomWorks Director of Grassroots Whitney Neal joined Texas Tea Party Radio on March 14^th, Whitney discussed school choice in Texas and FreedomWorks upcoming Texas rally this April.   

Listen to FreedomCast episode 19 featuring FreedomWorks Director of New Media Kristina Ribali on March 14^th, Ribali was joined by FreedomWorks VP of Public Policy Dean Clancy as they discussed the Democrat’s Proposed Budget. Listen Here!

FreedomWorks Legislative Affairs Manager Josh Withrow joined The Capital City Recap Radio Show on March 15^th, Withrow talked about FreedomWorks FreedomFighter Award.

FreedomWorks President & CEO Matt Kibbe joined The Don Smith Show on March 16^th, Kibbe discussed what FreedomWorks is working on, and how listeners can get involved.

FreedomWorks President & CEO Matt Kibbe joined Kilmeade & Friends Radio Show on March 19^th, Kibbe discussed the current state of the GOP & and his reactions to this year’s CPAC.

FreedomWorks Policy Analyst Patrick Hedger joined the Bill Post radio show on March 20^th, Hedger talked about FreedomWorks new project NFD.

FreedomWorks VP of Public Policy Dean Clancy joined The Phil Valentine Radio Show on March 20^th, Clancy discussed The Anniversary of ObamaCare.