Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick addresses 200 Fred Beans employees
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As 200 Doylestown employees of the Fred Beans automotive organization munched on box lunches in the Ford showroom on Monday, Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (R-8) spoke about 9/11, his three priorities for improving the economy, helping veterans through “preferences” to veteran-owned businesses, his support for continental exploration of oil reserves and bringing Canadian oil through the U.S. to Gulf refineries, rebuilding and maintaining the country’s infrastructure, and Congressional term limits.
Fitzpatrick, a former county commissioner who is running for his third term representing the 8th district in the House, was invited by the Beans organization to the “town hall meeting” held September 10 from noon to 1pm at the Ford facility, 876 N. Easton Rd., Plumstead Township.
He said that if someone were to knock on 100 doors in his district and ask what issues were most important to them in the upcoming election, “95 of them will be most interested in jobs and getting back to work.”
“My priorities are to get the country’s fiscal health back in order, reduce government expenditures and increase revenue.” He said that they need to “create a situation where the private sector is taking risks and growing the economy.”
Fitzpatrick pledged in the spring to visit 100 businesses in 100 days, talking to personnel at all levels about what they see as the issues and solutions. Having reached that goal, he’s now determined to make it to 150 businesses.
“It’s probably the best thing I’ve done as a congressman.”
Calling for legislators and the administration to “reach across the aisle,” he said “a pathway to prosperity is people working together.” He further said that, according to statistics kept on each legislator’s voting record, “I am the sixth most independent Republican in the House.”
Beth Beans Gilbert, vice president of the automotive group, said, “Regardless of your political affiliation, you’re fortunate to be able to have lunch with your congressman.”
All images: Credit Lynette Rosenbaum
Wynne
3:29 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Well, I thought Fred Beans prided himself on being a non-partisan businessman. I guess not. A speech from your congressman who is currently running a campaign for re-election is hardly non-partisan. It's politicking! That's so sad.
"Fred Beans family of Republican Party Dealerships"!
Ed
6:46 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Not good enough. When is Mike going to "face the music" as in ALL those represented (including those who don't vote for him) as in doing a real open town meeting - not screened like the calls and not planned in safe venues? Are they doing a debate face to face? Or is this to be another sad election of blind partisan sheep not knowing the choices and the hard facts of who the candidates are and what they stand for outside of commercials and scripted staged events? I hope they do at least one debate and I hope they both get into the fire.
TP
7:39 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Sounds like a lot of whining from bitter and angry libs (like all of them). I need a new car...I'm going right down to Fred Beans!
V. Scheurich
8:10 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Socialism explained by liberals who are attached to the hip of the Party of Food Stamps! Remember, these are Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and supporters.
http://weaselzippers.us/2012/09/11/video-dnc-delegates-not-so-shockingly-approve-of-socialism/
Ed
8:21 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Love the love of a united nation instead of reading divisive disrespectful partied rants based on judgement and anger and partisan divide (Christ would be so proud of that). Good to be an American where we pledge to ONE nation and not the 2 we could be if we loved our party more than our country. Too often we read finger pointing and name calling instead of a respectful conversation. Gotta love blogs to feel the love ...
MW
11:20 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
I appreciate Congressman Fitzpatrick taking the time to visit area businesses and find out what their concerns are. Small businesses are what makes America great so keeping them viable and growing is of upmost importance.
Cherylann Klatt
11:51 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Fitzpatrick is bad for the 8th district.
TP
8:35 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Wow...that is so profound
Cherylann Klatt
11:53 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Mike won't face the music with his other constituents protesting him.
Susan Gibbons
1:57 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
So now businesses are hosting Town Halls. Well thats one way. Maybe the citizens who want that town hall dedicated to Medicare, Medicaid, the ACA without a script or talking points or pre submitted questions should hold a town hall and invite him. Nah, he won't show up. He already labeled us hired gun reactionaries. I thought we were constituents.