Sarah Palin of the South

Jenerette Speaks at TEA Party Event

“Most Politicians never met a dollar they didn’t like; once that dollar leaves your pocket you probably will never see it again.

Even though I don’t consider P.O.R.K a four letter word, as in ‘PORK for our District of South Carolina’ I draw the line with a basic set of principles:

ONE, on the other sid...e of every dollar I vote to spend as a Congressman there is a hardworking taxpayer or business struggling in a difficult economy.

TWO, Article I Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution is explicit on what the Federal Government can do with your money and if it’s not there I’m voting against it.

THREE, I intend to introduce legislation to repeal the 16th Amendment that started the Federal Income Tax in 1913. Somehow, our country managed to survive without a personal income tax for 137 years.

Finally, earmarks are the part of the pig that makes political pork more obscene as it is passed from Congressman to Congressman. Earmarks must be in the spotlight and read out loud word-by-word and clearly state who benefits from that earmark and who is hung out to dry with their pockets picked.

Fiscal responsibility for Congress is simple, if you want to have responsibility keep as much of your money at home and don’t expect some politician to babysit your dollars.” - Katherine Jenerette