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09.08.10 | SPEARS CHALLENGES VITTER TO MODERN-DAY DUEL
LAFAYETTE - Today, in a press conference, U.S. Senate candidate Mike Spears challenged David Vitter to a modern-day duel of honor, three rounds in a mixed martial arts cage fight at the Cajundome, October 16th as part of USA-MMA’s “Return of the Champions” event. Spears said, “In early America, when a politician insulted the honor of another, a duel was in order. Consider this challenge a modern day duel. Senator... 07.05.10 | SPEARS COMMITS TO TWO-TERM LIMIT
Term Limits is a difficult issue. It pits the risk of corruption against the value of experience. I believe there is merit in both arguments, for and against term limits. However, I am for term limits and would support legislation, an amendment to the constitution, that limited the terms of Congressmen to six consecutive terms and Senators to two consecutive terms. | Click to Read... 05.28.10 | SPEARS ISSUES POSITION ON BP OIL SPILL
The April 22, 2010 British Petroleum (BP) Oil Spill was the result of a series of failures at BP and within the federal regulatory system. The liability and cost associated with this disaster must rest wholly with BP and its partners. They must be held accountable for the deaths of rig workers, stopping the spill, cleaning up the spill, and for the current and future environmental and economic impacts on the people and coastal areas... 05.18.10 | SPEARS TAKES "RULE OF LAW RESTORATION " LEGISLATIVE PLEDGE
Today, Mike Spears signed the Rule of Law Restoration's Legislative Pledge, affirming his commitment to the U.S. Constitution and rule of law principle. Mike is among 46 other candidates to commit to the new organization's pledge, promising to hold themselves accountable to the commitments of the pledge. (To read Mike's pledge click here!) "I ascribe to the merits and essential principles of our republican form of government, and... 05.14.10 | SPEARS A GUEST ON THE RICK GODLEY RADIO PROGRAM
Mike was a guest on 100.9 FM the Hill's Rick Godley's radio program this morning. Mike spent time discussing his platform and 5-Star Reform Strategy with Rick; Neutralize Partisan Strongholds, Restore Constitutional Integrity, Reform Legislative Process, Restore Balance of Powers, Return to "One Nation Under... 05.13.10 | YOUTH PASTORS MEET WITH MIKE
The Spears for U.S. Senate campaign returned to Monroe on Thursday to visit with area youth pastors. The theme of Mike's discussion was the return of the U.S. to "One Nation Under God," and his message centered on the notion that if we are to return this nation to "One nation under God," we must promote and raise up men and women of character and integrity into the service of this nation. Mike revisited America's... 05.10.10 | NORTHEAST MONROE ROTARY CLUB INVITES SPEARS TO SPEAK
On Monday, Mike spoke to an engaged Northeast Monroe Rotary club. "My dreams, the dreams I had for my business, for my family are disappearing. I'm running to restore the "American Dream" by fighting corruption, expansive, intrusive government, and irresponsible spending," Mike said. Mike discussed the challenges small businesses face with an expansive federal government that continues to interfere with the free market. A... 05.10.10 | SPEARS JOINS MONROE YOUTH FOR BASKETBALL PLAY
"I realize I have trouble driving the ball to the left," Spears kidded, after a few rounds of street ball with some young men in Monroe. Mike was in town to speak to the Northeast Monroe Rotary club, early Monday. In the afternoon a local pastor invited Mike to join him and a group of young men from his church and some of their friends to several games of pickup basketball. "I'll admit, playing 16-22 year old ball players, at... 05.06.10 | SPEARS SPEAKS AT JUST FOR JESUS EVENTS
Mike Spears attended two Just for Jesus rallies this week on Wednesday and Thursday. Mike addressed attendees, reminding them of the Christian heritage of America, and encouraged them to get involved in the leadership of this country at local, state and national levels. "We're honored to be a part of these events, especially preceding and on the National Day of Prayer," said Spears. Just for Jesus provides the platform for students... 04.19.10 | SPEARS ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY
Michael Spears Announces for U.S. Senate, Promises “integrity and honor.” Lafayette, LA - “Stepping out of the shadows of every day life to become a partner with independent thinking Americans who want to restore balance and integrity in the halls of the U.S. Senate is not a decision taken lightly,” said Mike Spears. With that statement, Mike Spears, a successful Lafayette entrepreneur and co-founder of Firefly Digital... 11.26.09 | ‘SUPER 6’ SCHOOL DISTRICTS UNITING
Area parishes seek Race to Top funding By MARSHA SILLS Advocate Acadiana bureau Published: Nov 26, 2009 - Page: 1B-Acadiana LAFAYETTE — More than $4 billion in federal funding is on the table for states’ out-of-the-box plans to transform failing school districts as part of the... |
