BBA … Tea Party Coalition pushing for balanced budget amend

Alex Pappas of The Daily Caller writes about a push from a new Tea Party coalition, the BBA, for a Balanced Budget Amendment.

The coalition, named BBA Now, as in Balance Budget Amendment Now, plans to officially unveil its three-year plan in September, director of coalitions Kellen Giuda said in an interview. Part of the campaign includes petitioning 2010 congressional candidates, as well as presidential candidates in 2012, to sign a pledge in support of the effort.

A balanced budget amendment restricts the government from spending more than its projected revenue every year, except for in times of war or a national emergency.

BBA Now was formed out of “ReAL Action” the 501(c)4 arm of the Renewing American Leadership organization, whose honorary chairman is Newt Gingrich and whose mission is to “preserve America’s Judeo-Christian heritage.”

Just another start up? Good idea? Validity/strength/staying power? We’ll see. I see these things come and go online and in blogs. However, if shepherded correctly and on task, perhaps this effort may have some leverage. The article states “A spokesman for DeMint did not immediately return a request for comment on the Common Sense Balanced Budget Amendment Campaign” … but if Senator DeMint gets onboard, that’s validity enough for me. Anyone want to keep on top of this coalition and keep us informed of its mission and progress?

August 19, 2010  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Tax/Budget/Spending, Tea Party

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  1. Kellen - August 19, 2010

    Hi Karen,

    I would love to talk to you about the BBA coalition and our plan. This is not a fleeting coalition, but a coalition in it to win it.

    You can reach me at kellen@bbanow.org. Thanks!

    Kellen Giuda

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