DR. PHILLIPS TO ALABAMA, NOV 24,26, IOWA SEPT. 24/26

In preparation for a statewide listening tour in Alabama to determine voters' opinions on important issues Dr. Phillips has sent brochures to most county Republican committees. While in Alabama he will visit, among others with a potential state coordinator

I CAN'T SUPPORT OBAMACARE

I AM AGAINST OBAMACARE, With costs increasing, confusion over exchanges with some states participating while others do not, with the mandate and tax penalties plus other deficiencies apparent, I can't support this program. It should remain unfunded. A. P. 9/26 http://www.youtube.com/user/DrAlanPhillipsSr#p/a

Dr. Phillips Strongly Agrees With Sept. 23, Gallup Poll

Americans' Belief That Gov't Is Too Powerful at Record Level Record number of Republicans say the federal government has too much power by Joy Wilke PRINCETON, NJ -- Six in 10 Americans (60%) believe the federal government has too much power, one percentage point above the previous high recorded in September 2010. At least half of Americans since 2005 have said the government has too much power. Thirty-two percent now say the government has the right amount of power. Few say it has too little power. Trend: Americans' Perceptions of Governmental Power These most recent data come from Gallup's Governance survey, conducted Sept. 5-8. The 7% who feel the government has too little power has been mostly steady since Gallup started tracking the measure regularly in 2002. Republicans and Democrats Divided on Views of Government This new high encompasses Republicans (81%), who are now more likely than at any time since 2002 to say the government has too much power, and Democrats (38%), who now are more likely to say this than at any time since President Barack Obama took office in 2009. Republicans, Democrats, and independents have each grown more likely to say government is too powerful this year. However, Republicans' and Democrats' views have generally become more polarized since Obama took office. In 2002, the two parties were about equally likely to view the federal government as too powerful, at 36% and 35%, respectively, with independents, at 45%, most likely to say this. As the George W. Bush era continued, both Republicans and Democrats began to report higher levels of unease with the amount of power the federal government held. Between 2004 and 2007, the gap between the parties ranged from seven to 17 percentage points, with Democrats more likely than Republicans to say the government had too much power. During the 2008 presidential race, about half of Republicans and Democrats held this view. By September 2009, however, views became much more polarized: 25% of Democrats were concerned with the government's power, compared with 78% of Republicans. Since that low point, Democrats have become more likely to view the government as too powerful, with 38% this year saying so -- for a gap of 43 points between the parties. Do you think the federal government today -- [ROTATED: has too much power, has about the right amount of power, or has too little power]? Views by party GALLUP ANALYTICS: Sign up to learn how you can access Gallup's global database > Implications Americans -- specifically Republicans and Democrats -- have become more divided in their perceptions of federal power since the end of the Bush administration. Within a year of Obama's inauguration, Republicans' and Democrats' views on the issue diverged dramatically, leaving a gulf between the parties that remains today -- though the current 43-point partisan gap is smaller than the 53-point gap measured in the fall of 2009. A gulf between Democrats and Republicans on this measure is not unexpected, given the differences in Democrats' and Republicans' views on the role of government, as well as the level of comfort partisans feel while their party is in office. Though Republicans tend to be more skeptical of government overall, this concern was tempered while President Bush was in office. However, Republicans' concern reached new highs when Obama took office in 2009. On the other hand, though Democrats tend to be more comfortable with a more active government, more than half became concerned with the U.S. government's power toward the end of the Bush years. The presence of a Democratic president in office likely leads Republicans to feel especially skeptical of -- and Democrats especially comfortable with -- the amount of power the federal government holds, leading to the large gap between the parties seen during Obama's presidency Gallup September 23 Poll

Dr. Phillips and John Ortega to discuss immigration issues

Dr. Phillips will meet with John Ortega in Davenport Iowa on October 2, 2013. The two will discuss in depth Immigration reform and relevant issues of national concern. John Ortega is a former national committeeman and has served faithfully in the Iowa Republican Party. He is known for his help and assistance to many people in need.

AMERICAN DREAM ALIVE AND WELL IN LOCKRIDGE IOWA, 9/14/2013

A nice analogy to Abraham Lincoln's in the Iowa Republican article can be found in the local Lion's Club's sponsorship of Fun Day 2013 in Lockridge, Iowa. Some have sadly concluded that the American Dream of hard work, honesty, integrity, responsibility and vision with it's reward is dead. My wife and I found it dynamically alive in South Central Iowa's small town of Lockridge. This small town has one of the largest hearts of friendship in Fairfield county. We had on Saturday traveled from a neighboring state to meet dear friends in this quaint but vibrant town. Our friends suggested we meet them for lunch at Fun Day in downtown Lockridge. We noticed on arrival that all volunteers were providing a delightful day for children wanting to raise money for their local fire department and other special needs. When we arrived in down town we noticed the local park was filled with happy children, their parents and grand parents having great fun together as families and friends. We were welcomed by a senior member of the Lion's club and had a Fun Day button attached to our coats. Next we were welcomed by ladies that had baked fresh pies, cakes and brownies for everyone. We witnessed also corn dogs, barbequed pork, snow cones and volunteers working and welcoming one and all everywhere, we were not treated as strangers, but family. Food, table service, and conversation were plentiful and all visitors were quickly welcomed into community, no exclusions. Young farmers, professionals, workers and retirees spent their day having fun and making us part of their conversation circles. No matter that the pies, cakes, food were made by senior guys and gals that probably fought aches and pains to make Fun Day special they were serving others. We are totally convinced after our trip to Lockridge that the American Dream and all it's energy is very much alive in it's people. Our day was made special by all our new friends in Lockridge. We are ready to return to the living American Dream next year. Dr. and Mrs. Alan Phillips

Phillips lunch with friends in Lockridge

Dr. and Mrs. Phillips begin their listening tour in Southeast Iowa on September 14th as guests of pork producer Steve Burgmeier and his wife. The Phillips will join firefighters hosting a benefit with Kiwanis. Dr. Phillips is beginning a year long listening tour on issues important to Iowa voters. Everyone is welcome.

LISTENING TOUR TO BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER OF 2013

Although a minor stroke forced me to withdraw from the 2012 Republican Presidential primary race, I will be conducting a listening tour beginning in September of 2013. This will be an effort on my part to contact many Americans to assess their needs and hopes for the future of our nation. Hopefully the tour will be beneficial to all who participate. I look forward to meeting those willing to offer their suggestion. Best, Alan Phillips, Sr. August

PHILLIPS LISTENING TOUR 2013-2015

LISTENING TOUR 2013 - 2015 Dr. Phillips will begin a multi state listening tour to commence this Fall and continue into 2015. His purpose is to survey voters in various states to determine their hopes, desires and aspirations for truly energizing America. His plan is to visit many states and counties in months ahead.

A CONSERVATIVE MANIFESTO

OUR CONSERVATIVE VALUES ARE STILL NEEDED TODAY, WORDS OF A COMMITTED REPUBLICAN This nation we call America was born in the midst of adversity. The search for freedom motivated its founders to establish a Bill of Rights and a Constitution that remains a marvel of the world. This land is a beautiful and varied space that features mountains, sea coasts, grasslands, prairies and some of the earth’s most esthetic benefits. Its people often give unselfishly to meet the needs of others at home and abroad in times of crisis. Some citizens give anonymously and like the unknown soldiers of the nation are often unidentifiable. America is a land of many faiths with guaranteed freedoms granted to all under its Constitution. We live in a land where dreams and hard work can produce, and foster new jobs for its residents. • America has given much to other nations and their families. Any future serious candidate for the presidency should welcome the opportunity to repay this country with sacrificial service through,  Restoring the founders vision of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to all living in this great republic, communicating to all its citizens that work is still valued and rewarded in America,  Creating and restoring many of the jobs lost in recent years to the nation and its workers, to those desiring work,  Providing to all who live in this country respect for law, crime free streets, safe schools, parks, cities and towns that serve as beacons of hope and a bright future for others,  Restoring lower corporate and personal taxes, eliminating unnecessary regulations and loopholes for residents while fostering a government which is limited in size, and control over the rights of all Americans,  Freedom for citizens to work, play, and live in security, protected from international and domestic threats of terrorism, and fanatical rogue nations, through a strong military defense, • What should be the goals for America? As a nation we need to actively promote the promise of a better day for all our citizens. Any parent wants their children to experience the American dream of a good job, home. and better world,  Freedom to achieve and realize personal aspirations through work and perseverance,  A government that promotes the constitutional freedoms of all its citizens by removing unnecessary roadblocks to personal and financial achievement through excessive regulation and growth in government size,  A new commitment to American leadership and prominence in the world’s affairs,  A nation that keeps its word to those countries committed to helping all citizens to achieve prosperity and freedoms based on democratic ideals,  A nation that supports and honors its military in protecting and defending the nation from international terrorism and threats,  A nation that’s supports and encourages entrepreneurs, small and large businesses, through lower taxes, free enterprise incentives and the creation at home of millions of new jobs in future years,  A nation which promotes patriotism through community service, pride, personal sacrifice and strong support of individual effort on a daily basis to experience the American dream,  A nation where all workers retain more of their pay and savings as government taxes and debt are reduced and the budget is balanced,  An America that guarantees the right of individuals to practice their own religious faith and beliefs to flourish,  A nation which advocates life, encourages traditional ethical values and advocates free speech,  A legal immigration policy that rewards new comers to the American dream, This is an era that is witnessing the advocacy of many Republican voices, some of whom want the party to adopt a far more liberal stance while abrogating long held conservative values. I disagree with that supposition, believing instead that it is time for Republicans to renew their position on fundamental conservative freedoms and values that build honor, truth, trust, and success, in all Americans. Dr. Alan Phillips