Ben Loyola’s Message Wins at Virginia Beach
Taxpayer Alliance GOP Debate
January 23, 2010
In his third public appearance, Ben Loyola dominated the debate on the issues and outmaneuvered his opponents once again. In the debate hosted by the Virginia Beach Taxpayer Alliance breakfast at Marion Manor retirement community, all of the candidates were asked a variety of questions. From light rail to the overextension of government, from transparency to health care; and Ben Loyola impressed the attendees with his clear conservative vision and knowledge of the issues.
Polished and knowledgeable on the issues and facts that mattered most to voters, Loyola was able to give a definitive and conservative choice for the VBTA members. “As congressman my plan is to not only to refuse new taxes, but to lower taxes” The room was filled with shouting and applause in response to Loyola’s reasoned, articulate, and educated answers.
To support his commitment, back in July of 2009, Loyola signed the Americans for Tax Reform pledge. It states he will oppose any and all efforts to increase income tax rates for individuals and businesses, and will oppose the reduction or elimination of deductions and credits. This policy will not only put more money into the working man’s pocket, but will also help with job growth and reducing the unemployment rate.
He further contended that, “the states with the lowest taxes had the lowest unemployment rates, and the states with the lowest unemployment rates had the lowest crime.” He found a direct correlation with those variables.
Interestingly enough, the 2002 YES Campaign to raise taxes was addressed. The YES Campaign was an attempt to raise taxes for transportation in Hampton Roads. Apparently, one of the candidates had a huge hand in the effort, and many members were extremely disgruntled and angry that one of our own Republican candidates would vote in such a way with his check book. A member of the Alliance asked the candidate why he donated 10,000 dollars to the campaign. He answered “it was the only option at the time.” The crowd fell silent.
Loyola felt that any person that did the research would have found that the revenue generated from the campaign had no way of being lock-boxed for Hampton Roads. Loyola explained that such negligence on behalf of a Republican candidate shows a lack of judgment and foresight, and counterproductive for a campaign supposedly centered on creating jobs.
Following the debate, Loyola was surrounded with supporters who identified with his rhetoric. “It’s great to have so many people coming up after I speak, and I’m humbled to know that there are so many like minded conservatives that are concerned with the country as much, if not more than me” Ben stated after the event.
Loyola will have a number of other appearances over the next few months, focused on his message of lower taxes, job growth and prosperity throughout the district.
Ben Loyola is a candidate for the Republican nomination in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. He’s a 25-year resident of Virginia Beach, 30-year Navy combat veteran, successful businessman, and Conservative Republican.
