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The Coalition has constructed websites for two causes independent of the Wisconsin recall: an effort to [https://electjoetheplumber.com/ Elect to the Plumber] to Congress in Ohio and an (apparently unfinished) site called [http://protectsandmining.com/ "White Noise"] which defends Sand Mining in Wisconsin. "White Noise" praises the frac-sand mining industry for providing "Thousands of good paying jobs throughout the state" while overlooking the environmental damage caused by [[fracking]]. | The Coalition has constructed websites for two causes independent of the Wisconsin recall: an effort to [https://electjoetheplumber.com/ Elect to the Plumber] to Congress in Ohio and an (apparently unfinished) site called [http://protectsandmining.com/ "White Noise"] which defends Sand Mining in Wisconsin. "White Noise" praises the frac-sand mining industry for providing "Thousands of good paying jobs throughout the state" while overlooking the environmental damage caused by [[fracking]]. | ||
| − | They have produced ads for their campaign to elect Joe "the Plumber" Wurtzlebacher to Congress (viewable [https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kTdhX_7R1p0 here) but it is unclear if they have ever aired on television. | + | They have produced ads for their campaign to elect Joe "the Plumber" Wurtzlebacher to Congress (viewable [https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kTdhX_7R1p0] here) but it is unclear if they have ever aired on television. |
===Involvement in the 2011-2012 Wisconsin Recall=== | ===Involvement in the 2011-2012 Wisconsin Recall=== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 20:30, 13 June 2012
The Coalition for American Values is a Super PAC incorporated in November of 2011. Thus far, the group's activities have primarily focused on influencing the 2011-2012 Wisconsin Recall of Governor Scott Walker. According to their website, their stated goal is to "mobilize millions of Americans to come together to fight back and protect the values that make our country the greatest in the world." [1] The group is based in Illinois [2]
Political Activities
The Coalition has constructed websites for two causes independent of the Wisconsin recall: an effort to Elect to the Plumber to Congress in Ohio and an (apparently unfinished) site called "White Noise" which defends Sand Mining in Wisconsin. "White Noise" praises the frac-sand mining industry for providing "Thousands of good paying jobs throughout the state" while overlooking the environmental damage caused by fracking.
They have produced ads for their campaign to elect Joe "the Plumber" Wurtzlebacher to Congress (viewable [1] here) but it is unclear if they have ever aired on television.
Involvement in the 2011-2012 Wisconsin Recall
References
- ↑ Coalition for American Values: About Us, Coalitionforamericanvalues.org. Accessed June 13th, 2012
- ↑ Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Profile: Coalition for American Values. June 4th, 2012. Accessed June 13th, 2012
