I am so incredibly honored to have the endorsement of former Congressman Lamar Smith in my race for RNC National Committeewoman. Congressman Smith represented the 21st District of Texas for more than three decades. He served as Chairman of THREE different committees over his career, a testament to his effectiveness and the respect he earned from his peers. 

With such an amazing history as a Texas Congressman some people forget that Lamar is and always has been a Grassroots Republican. He is an activist and was a Precinct Chair who became Bexar County GOP Chair and then a member of the Texas House before being elected to the U.S. House. Lamar has always been a team player for Texas Republicans and was of the pioneers and warriors that turned Texas into a red state after nearly a century of Democrat Party dominance. He was a member of the Conservative Republican Study Committee in the U.S. House and the Tea Party Caucus. Lamar never forgot his activist roots or his conservative principles. 

I can't thank Rep. Smith enough for his service to our state and nation and I am so very proud to have his support for my re-election as your RNC National Committeewoman.  

Jobs Day and Failed "Bidenomics"

“Bidenomics is simple: you pay more to get less. Families and small businesses, who are already failing to keep up with sky-high prices and falling real wages, are left to foot the bill as Biden bounces from vacation to vacation avoiding any accountability or responsibility for his failed economy. Come next fall, Americans will choose commonsense over crazy and vote Biden out.

What you need to know:

• The U.S. economy added 187,000 jobs in July – coming in lower than economists’ expectations for the second month in a row.
• Revisions subtracted 49,000 jobs from May and June – following the trend of payroll numbers being revised lower every month of 2023.
• Additionally, the nation lost 2,000 manufacturing jobs last month.
• Biden’s economic agenda is decimating Americans’ finances – the average middle-class household has lost over $33,000 in real wealth in just the past year.
• Prices have risen by 16.6% since Biden took office – with Americans still reeling from the lasting effects of inflation.
• Meanwhile, as Americans struggle to get by, Biden and Democrats not only caused inflation but are threatening to make it worse.
• U.S. average gas prices currently sit at $3.83 per gallon which is more than $1.40 higher than when Biden became president.
• The U.S. was recently stripped of its top credit rating, with the downgrade coming just months after Biden and congressional Democrats took the country to the brink of default and amid an increasingly unsteady economic path.
• The Fed recently hiked interest rates for the 11th time since March 2022 – now at their highest level in 22 years – making it harder for families to buy a home, finance a car, pay off debt, and perform various other financial transactions.
• Even Biden voters aren't buying "Bidenomics."
• ​​​​​​​66% of Biden voters say the economy is not improving under Biden. 
• A plurality say the economy is worse now than when he took office. 

The bottom line:

Republican leaders at every level are working hard to deliver economic prosperity for the American people. Voters need to elect strong Republican leadership to get Americans' finances back on track so that everyone can achieve the American Dream. 

Corrupt Biden, Inc.

This week, Hunter Biden’s former business partner Devon Archer testified before the House Oversight Committee. 

What you need to know:

• Joe Biden repeatedly lied to the American people when he said he had no knowledge about his son’s business dealings and was not involved.
• Archer testified that Hunter Biden put then-Vice President Joe Biden on the speakerphone during business meetings over 20 times.
• Joe Biden was put on the phone by Hunter Biden while he was with his business associates to sell “the brand.”
• Democrats have acknowledged this fact, but suggest that the Biden's were merely discussing the weather.
• Archer testified that Joe Biden and the family name was “the brand” that Hunter sold around the world to enrich the Biden family.
• Archer testified that the value of adding Hunter Biden to Burisma’s board was “the brand” and confirmed that then-Vice President Joe Biden was “the brand.”
• This bombshell testimony is not the first time former Biden, Inc. business partners have come forward.
• Another former associate, Tony Bobulinski, went on-the-record to describe the Bidens’ deals with Chinese entities. He provided corroborating evidence, including emails and WhatsApp messages. Bobulinski described how he “ directly dealt” with Joe Biden, the “Big Guy.”
• Republicans will continue to hold Biden and his family accountable and seek the answers and accountability that the American people deserve.

The bottom line:

Multiple business partners have now come forward directly contradicting Joe Biden’s claims. Devon Archer testified that Hunter’s business was the Biden “brand” of influence peddling. And why was Joe Biden put on speakerphone? To “sell the brand.” If that’s not involvement in Hunter’s business dealings, what is?

What We Are Reading

• Daily Caller, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel: Here's How Republican Can Vanquish Dems In Key Swing States
• CNN, Mike Shields: The Changing Republican Electorate Could Upend This Basic Rule Of Politics
• Fox News: RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel On The Upcoming GOP 2024 Presidential Debates: 'This Is The Olympic Stage'
• Washington Examiner: Biden Vacation List: Wilmington 196 Days, Camp David 96, Rehoboth Beach 50

Fact Check Biden

• President of Vacations: True

Thank you for allowing me to continue to serve you as your Texas Representative to the RNC! As always, feel free to reach out to me with any questions you might have at tad@toniannedashiell.com, or follow me on Facebook or Twitter at the links below. Thank you for being a strong Texas Republican, and together, let us work to Keep Texas RED!