We owe a debt of gratitude to all who have served, regardless of their branch or the nature of their service – whether in peacetime or during times of conflict. Those who answered the call to serve our country deserve our heartfelt thanks. Let us take a moment to reflect upon their courage and selflessness this weekend. Extend your appreciation to a veteran today and continue to support those aging and ailing veterans who require care from a grateful nation.

We owe veterans a debt for the rights we have as American Citizens and that includes the right to vote. Many of us went to polls to decide some very important issues here at home and around the country. The results across the country were a mixed bag and I'm sure you've seen some of the breathless analysis so far. We must learn lessons from defeat while we rejoice in our victories. I look forward to exploring these results on future Calls to Action. 

In the meantime there is a lot to celebrate here in Texas. A whopping 85% of Texans voted to institute one of the largest property tax cuts in our state, ever. Now that's a reason to celebrate!

You can learn more about the election results here. 

I look forward to our next call. In the meantime, enjoy Veterans Day and take a post election breather. But don't rest too long! The next special session is already underway and we have a lot of work to do!

Bidenomics Is Failing Americans

Biden and Democrats are lying about the economy – Friday's jobs report is the second worst jobs report of Biden’s entire presidency.

What you need to know:

• With the economy adding just 150,000 jobs in October – coming in below economists’ expectations – this is the second worst jobs report of Biden’s presidency.
• The unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent in October while the labor force participation rate declined – remaining below pre-pandemic levels.
• 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.
• U.S. average gas prices currently sit at $3.44 per gallon which is more than $1 higher than when Biden became president.
• The Fed has hiked interest rates 11 times 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.
• The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is now at its highest level since 2000.
• Homeownership has been deemed “unaffordable” in 99 percent of the country.
• Biden’s favorite economist – Moody’s Mark Zandi – said that purchasing a home or a car right now is “completely unaffordable for the typical American household.”
• Despite Biden’s attempts to downplay his failures, American are not fooled; they know Biden is to blame. 
• 73 percent of Americans believe the economy is in bad shape and more voters trust Republicans over Democrats to handle inflation according to a recent AP-NORC poll.
• 58 percent of Americans believe the economy is getting worse and 69 percent believe the country is on the wrong track according to an Economist/YouGov poll.
• Half of Americans say their financial situation is worsening according to a recent Harvard CAPS-Harris poll.
• Biden’s approval rating on the economy is at just 32 percent – the lowest of his presidency – according to CNBC’s All-America Economic Survey.

The bottom line:

Families are struggling to keep up with lower real wages and higher prices on everything from gas to groceries, yet Biden refuses to accept any accountability for his failures. Bidenomics isn’t the ‘American Dream,’ it’s our American nightmare.

Biden's Failed Foreign Policy

The Republican Party will always stand with Israel, our nation’s strongest ally in the Middle East. Our hearts and prayers continue to be with the Israeli people and the men, women, and children who are being held hostage by Hamas terrorists. 

What you need to know:

• Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts and prayers remain with our friends in Israel, one of America’s strongest allies.
• Everyone should unequivocally condemn these horrific acts of terrorism.
• The Republican Party stands with Israel and the Israeli people’s right to defend themselves against these unprovoked attacks. 
• Republican Speaker Mike Johnson spearheaded a bill to send immediate aid to Israel, which passed the House this week.
• Sadly, 9 Democrats refused to condemn Hamas and back Israel when they voted “no” on a recent resolution.
• Democrats who voted no include: Tlaib, Bush, Bowman, Carson, Green, Lee, Ocasio- Cortez, Omar, Ramirez. 
• Biden flew around the globe only to be “snubbed” by several Middle Eastern leaders, who canceled  scheduled meetings with Biden amid a massive disinformation campaign perpetuated by Hamas terrorists and fueled by Democrats and the media.
• Biden admitted Iran “is supporting Hamas,” calling into question the $6 billion gift he unlocked for Iran on the anniversary of 9/11 and his  pattern of appeasement toward the Iranian regime.
• The $6 billion to Iran – the largest state sponsor of terror - must immediately be revoked.
• Biden officials doxed U.S. special forces by  posting a photo on social media and failing to obscure the identities of special operators in Israel.
• Biden failed to condemn disgusting  antisemitism displayed by members of his own party.
• Now Biden is calling for a “pause” when we must continue to stand by our ally, Israel.
• After 3 years of weak leadership from Joe Biden, America and our allies around the world are less safe.
• In the Middle East - Biden’s policies of appeasement have enriched the rogue Iranian regime to the tune of tens of billions of dollars.
• Biden has failed to vigorously enforce congressionally enacted sanctions while opening up new lines of cash for Iran to fund terror. Now, Israel is under attack from Iran-backed terrorist proxies.
• In Europe - Biden lifted sanctions on Putin’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline, a move that he was warned was a “calamitous foreign policy disaster.”
• Not only that, he undermined American energy production, weakening our influence and empowering malign producers of energy like Russia.
• In Afghanistan – The chaotic troop withdrawal left Americans dead, the Afghan government to collapse, and stranded tens of thousands of Afghan allies. 
• In Asia – Biden continues to ignore a growing number of aggressive provocations from the Chinese Communist Party.
• He gave the CCP a pass on their COVID obstruction, let their spy balloon gather intelligence from sensitive military sites,  promoted the use of the CCP spyware app TikTok, and is standing idly by as China reportedly sets up a spy base in Cuba.
• In North America – Cartels are exploiting Biden’s open borders agenda to poison tens of thousands of Americans with deadly fentanyl, while experts warn of the  ever-growing terror threat as 1.6 million “gotaways” have escaped into the country on Biden’s watch. 

The bottom line:

Americans and our allies around the world are looking for strong leadership from our Commander-in-Chief. Sadly, Joe Biden’s record of weak leadership and appeasement has emboldened our enemies and left our country more vulnerable to attack. 

House Republicans Delivering For Americans Under Speaker Johnson

What you need to know:

• Speaker Mike Johnson had delivered major wins for the American people on the House floor in his first 10 days as speaker. 
• Three appropriations bills have been passed.
• He has delivered on Republicans' promise to support Israel and hold Hamas and Iran accountable. 
• Speaker Johnson has unified the Republican Conference and pushed Congress to work for the American people and display strength across the globe. 
• The vast majority of the legislation passed in Speaker Johnson's first 10 days has done so with bipartisan support.

The bottom line:

Joe Biden is a weak leader who lies to the American people. Luckily, Americans have strong leaders in the House, Senate, and at the state level to turn to. Republicans will continue to put us first and deliver for the American people. 

RNC Research

• Another Jobs Report, Another "Bidenomics" Nightmare

What We Are Reading

• North State Journal, NC GOP Chairman Michael Whatley: A time for choosing

• Townhall, Orlando Sonza: Republicans are Proud to Celebrate Filipino American History Month

• New York Times, Maggie Haberman & Shane Goldmacher:: Republican National Committee Announces Tougher Criteria for Fourth Debate

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!