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Imagine taking a simple philosophy of 3 words and turning them into a vision for future entrepreneurs.

Simple words like Educate, Encourage, and Empowerment sounds like a philosophy that rings of something that comes out of some “self help motivational book”, but today I met 2 of Jacksonville’s real business leaders that not only believe in those words, but live them.

E3 Leaders Anthony Butler, Sr., Rich Stewart and I had the opportunity to sit over lunch at the City Kidz Ice Cream Cafe in downtown Jacksonville, and discuss the real power behind the E3 Business Group’s  plan and vision for those who desire to become small business owners and entrepreneurs right in the Jacksonville area. Without a doubt, these people involved with the E3 project are going to build the future leaders of this nation and do exactly what they have set out to accomplish:

• Educate people on all aspects of living and how education is not only important, but the way we are teaching our children today is failing them and leaving them totally unprepared for living.
• Encourage people to reach for the dreams and desires beyond what they imagine is possible and to define goals and objectives for reaching those dreams
• Empowerment of the individual by making application of these principles and running on that road to success as a lifetime journey- not a destination.

My belief is that the 3rd Congressional District is perhaps the most under-served District in the nation and by bringing small business initiatives and opportunities to the people who can benefit the most, they will succeed in enriching the communities and the neighborhoods where they work and live. All throughout this District, few are encouraged by what the future may hold and little opportunity is there to overcome that plight many talk empty talk about and do little to make a real difference in improving. The reality is, this District is ripe with potential and simply needs to change the mindset and the leadership to make that possible. Every accomplishment begins with a vision, and without a doubt Anthony Butler and Rich Stewart have that vision and desire to give back to the community more than they receive with their E3 Business Group.

We discussed changing the way we educate our children that will actually leave them with knowledge and skills they can apply in real world situations. Our discussion led to a belief that entrepreneurship is a trade/skill that can be learned and applied to impact the lives of countless numbers of people and that a belief in a dream and having the resources available to reach that quest can and will be possible through an entire network of small and medium business initiatives in this District.

Bringing real technological manufacturing to Florida can not only create jobs, but further enhance the success of new and dynamic start-up companies throughout this area. It is possible to bring real prosperity to this District that has the reputation of “poverty, crime, and low educational expectations” by working through the E3 Business Group and initiatives I will bring to this District as the Congressman representing the PEOPLE and not the big money, special interest groups now in charge of Washington. Unless there is someone in Washington that understands Small Business and the need to bring more and more success to this District, nothing will ever change. I believe that the E3 Business Group in conjunction with real Congressional leadership, we can revive this entire region and bring real growth and opportunity for all.

I am looking forward to meeting again with these men and women of the E3 Business Group and further unfolding my vision for real economic development for the 3rd District. It starts with real education reform so the next generation of entrepreneurs are armed with the tools needed to succeed and ends the cycle of drop-outs that has plagued this District for decades. When we empower the our children and grandchildren with the motivation of successful living, we have left them ready to lead our country into the future only America offers.

I believe that real leadership and a real return to the community comes from making sure the E3 Business Group not only succeeds, but becomes the model for the next leaders of business and the communities they serve- a model this country will want to follow. Their model is the self-sustaining method for real prosperity for our children and our future as a nation.

3 simple words that can transform an entire nation and ones I believe is the solution for the survival of the American dream, the American family, and the American way of life. It is time that the real measure of success becomes how easy it is to find a job and how easy it is to start a business and it begins with working with the leaders and visionaries of the E3 Business Group.

If it wasn’t so absurd, one could call it nonsensical. But one writer seems to think that it is something Rep. Corrine Brown should consider.

From blogger and Conservative writer Yosim Postelnik we garnered this gem of wisdom regarding Ms. Brown dropping out of the U.S. Senate race:

“Still, one cannot help but wonder why Corrine Brown has stopped there. Running for US House and Senate simultaneously allowed her to skirt campaign contribution limits. But a run for the presidency would open up new doors altogether. And judging by Obama’s rating trend, at the end of the day she’d at least come in ahead of the incumbent. I can hear Hillary’s 2012 campaign cry already: “No way, no how, no crazy congresswoman.”

Earlier, we reported that Rep. Brown was “gaming the system” in order to double her donations for her U.S. House bid. Again, Mr. Postelnik states it plainly:

“Back to her Senate bid. Did the scheme work? Well, to quote the Florida Times Union’s reporter David Hunt: “The possible Senate run did build some fundraising momentum. Spokesman David Heller said Brown generated about $445,000 in the last quarter. The money was split between her congressional and Senate exploratory funds, but can all be used to finance the House campaign.”

Now, more than ever, Mike needs your help. He is running a race that Mr. Postelnik, and many other Conservatives throughout Florida, knows he can win. In his article, he even states further:

“While Brown was off ostensibly running for both House and Senate (yes, for the purposes of brevity we dare to leave out President, Queen of England and Heiress to Napoleon), someone else managed to launch a campaign to actually take care of the needs of her district. In a welcome change to the politics as usual that until now has been offered as the only choice to the people of her district, that person is proposing real solutions. And he is none other than common sense conservative Mike Yost.

Mike Yost is a man whose caliber we haven’t seen the likes of since Dick Armey. He proposes real solutions for real people. He’s a principled moral and economic conservative who also believes in common sense national security. More importantly, he’s got great ideas and is running for all of the right reasons.”

We thank Mr. Postelnik and many others for their kind words. If you to, agree, then consider what your donation can mean to Mike in his efforts to bring real leadership to this District. If you support his “3 Point Pledge”, then help him have the tools he needs to bring that message to every single person in this District. Help Mike win!

Recently, we were made aware of a little known, little used “loophole” in the Federal Campaign Finance Laws. In summary, a U.S. House incumbent can declare a run for a different Federal seat (U.S. Senate), raise campaign funds for that seat and at the same time, raise money for their incumbent seat. But here is where the “gaming” of the system comes into play.

Federal Election Commission (FEC) rules sets maximum donation amounts on a candidates campaign. However, when this loophole is used, that candidate can literally, “double dip”. Let’s say Rep. Brown approaches a Union PAC (Political Action Committee) and they make a $5,000 donation to her House campaign. They can ALSO make the same contribution to her Senate “Exploratory” Committee for a grand total of $10,000. This would exceed the limits imposed on a candidate, but is allowed by the “loophole” in the laws.

Now, here is the “rub” of the loophole- she has so many days prior to the Primary election date to declare which office she is seeking for election. At that time, she can then COMBINE the funds into one massive election/re-election campaign fund.

Realistic Chances for Senate Election

When you look at how Rep. Corrine Brown would fair in a Senate race, something painfully obvious happens. In a recent poll, she would only receive 24% of the vote in a Senate election against a Republican. To add insult to injury, she would only receive 9% of the vote in a Primary election against Kendall Meek, one of the Democratic challengers. MOST voters view Ms. Brown as “unfavorable”or “unknown”in another poll.

The real issue is not whether Rep. Brown is running for Senate, but rather doing what Rep. Corrine Brown has been doing for years- using the system to do whatever benefits Corrine Brown! Many I speak with tell us that there is no way Corrine Brown will make a Senate run, but is using this loophole to make sure she has “double money” to defend our challenge to her seat.

Our Dilemma in Meeting the Challenge

Our campaign is facing a massive obstacle in raising the kind of money Rep. Corrine Brown will raise, and use, by “gaming” the system. There are NO provisions for a challenger to “double dip” donations to offset her antics in claiming a U.S. Senate run. We are forced to comply with the FEC campaign finance laws as Rep. Corrine Brown uses them to her advantage.

It doesn’t have to be that way at all when you and I begin working together. There are countless Americans who know about the corruption, the deceit, and the antics of Rep. Corrine Brown. If you don’t, simply “Google” her name and you can discover a treasure trove of information. Many feel she is an embarrassment to the State of Florida, yet making a challenge to her seat has been difficult to do.

I believe that YOU and I can do more than “make a challenge”. I believe that working together WE CAN AND WILL WIN this seat for the people of this District. It doesn’t take a few people doing a lot to win, but it takes a lot of people willing to do a little to make Rep. Corrine Brown’s retirement party a memorable one.

So how “little” do you have to do? Make a small, $25 donation the the Yost for Congress campaign. Then encourage others you know to do the same. You, and 10 others who will tell 10 others that will do the same means one thing- Rep. Corrine Brown will not be able to raise enough money to win. If you are able to contribute more, then let me thank you in advance for your belief in America and our vision for the future.

I ask you to consider what the alternatives are. First, with healthcare bills threatening to raise your taxes, Cap and Trade bringing higher energy costs, Card Check forcing unionization of the workplace with thug tactics, and one can only imagine what is next on the Liberal agenda that will bring “equal poverty” to America, you WILL have even less than what you have now. If you are like everyone else, you find that unacceptable and not what the American dream is all about.

Our goal is simple- to bring WE THE PEOPLE back to Washington with accountability to the American people we represent, respect to the Office of the U.S. House unlike Rep. Corrine Brown has done, results by taking Bold action to bring about less government and prosperity to all Americans, and oversight to the countless trillions of dollars our government spends without regard to the taxpayer.

Make your voice heard by making a contribution today and then “tell others” what you did and why. “Let’s Take it Back”…in 2010 and put the American PEOPLE first, not the Special Interest groups like ACORN at the head of the class. Let’s work together and show Rep. Corrine Brown that her days of “gaming the system” are going to end. It only take a lot of people willing to do a little to make that difference.