This week on The Palin Update with Kevin Scholla: She's been compared to Sarah Palin and now she's endorsed by her! Sarah Steelman, conservative candidate for U.S. Senate in Missouri is Kevin's guest! Steelman talks about the support from Governor Palin, her commitment to our country's farms, and much more. Also, Governor Palin takes to the Internet to hammer away at Obama's failed policies. Plus, a heartfelt message from the Palins following the horrific theater shootings in Aurora, Colorado. It's all on SarahNET Radio ON DEMAND!

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"SarahNET Radio is extra-Sarah, because with continuing coverage of Sarah Palin, of course our guest today is Sarah Palin-endorsed Sarah Steelman....Can't have enough Sarah," Scholla said. When he spoke to Steelman's son and campaign manager, Scholla was saying "Sarah this and Sarah that," and decided to switch to surnames to avoid confusion.

"Congratulations on your Sarah Palin endorsement, and it must give you - Sarah Steelman - a lot of momentum having Sarah Palin in your corner," Scholla said.

"Oh, absolutely! And I'm just so excited and so honored to have endorsement. I admire her and respect her. She's a fighter, and she hasn't been afraid to stand up and do what needs to be done and say what needs to be said. And, I can't tell you how honored and proud I am to have her endorsement....Yes, it's given us a lot of momentum, and boy have I gotten great feedback this week," Steelman said.

"People have tried to compare you to the Governor, and you have accepted that like a badge of honor. What are the similarities between you and Governor Palin?" Scholla asked.

"I've worked here in Missouri to try to reform government, and have fought against the establishment, and I've had some bad political consequences actually from it. I knew it was okay, because I was doing the right thing. And I think that's what she saw when she looked at my record. She knew that I had fought against earmarks, and stood up against self-dealing in state government, and those kind of things, which is what she did in Alaska. And, that's the kind of people we've got to get in Washington, because we cannot keep doing business the same way they're doing business. We've got to change the way things are done out there, or we're going to just keep getting the same outcome," Steelman said.

Stand Up and do the Right Thing

"Just like Gov. Palin, you've climbed through the ranks. In your case you've been state treasurer and a state senator, and you've had to fight like you've said that entrenched establishment, Democrats and Republicans. Talk about not backing down from the good old boys and cronyism, because it may not be as easy as people think it is. If Palin's been one - you know - who's been beaten up pretty badly in the press and by some of these politicians - career politicians - especially, and a lot of times, people think women candidates get it even worse, sometimes. How's that been for you, and how do you keep that fight and keep that focus?" Scholla asked.

Steelman answered in detail:

"Well, it's always a fight when you take a stand against what seems to be the soft-dealing, the insiders, and the establishment - the status quo. When you want to change that, people get very defensive and they don't like it when people speak the truth about what's going on in government and shine the light on it. And that's happened to me a lot of times....When I was state treasurer, legislators were wanting me to loan them money out of a certain program and I said, 'No, if you're a legislator, it's a conflict of interest.'

And you know what they did: in the middle of the night, in the last nights of the legislative session, they actually passed a law undoing my conflict of interest so they could receive state tax dollars when I thought it was a conflict of interest and that it's wrong.

And those were my fellow Republicans if you will. So, the thing is, sometimes you make people mad in your own party, but if you're doing the right thing, it's worth it, and that's what we need more of. What happens in Washington is that people try to protect each other instead of doing what is right for the country. And, yeah, it's hard sometimes for conservative women to stand up and say the truth to power. Sometimes you get beat down a little bit. You know what? We get back up again and do it again."

Fighting for us, not Special Interests

Scholla said,

"I think when people see that... you and the Governor are people to look up to, because it's tough. You can see why some good people don't even run at all because of some of the things that are done to them by opponents or the media, and also like you said, someone trying to make a deal with you like that - you can see someone throwing their hands up and saying, 'you know what? I can't deal with this.' But for you to forge forward like that - that's very honorable and hopefully that will translate to people who know that about you and go out and vote. Now, in her endorsement of you, Sarah Palin said, 'you'll fight for us, not the special interests.' Tell people how this catering to special interests is really destroying Washington right now."

Steelman answered,

"Oh, my gosh! They're just destroying Washington! What happens up there is that people just become so entrenched, instead of listening to the people who sent them, or making sure that they follow their conservative principles that they know work - they will listen to the lobbyists, they will listen to whatever groups have their ear and have made large contributions to their campaigns, and do what's in the best interest of those people instead of putting the people of this country first. And, it happens time and time again.

You know, I am proposing some reforms in my campaign. For example, I think we should eliminate Congressional pensions, and make it so that it is a servant position, not a career. I think people wouldn't stay so long. They'd go back home.

You know, right now, Congress exempts themselves from a lot of the laws that apply to businesses. They have their own health insurance program. They exempted themselves from ObamaCare, so we've gotta change that whole Washington culture to get a different outcome, or they're going to keep representing special interests and taking care of each other, instead of putting the country first."

Live Within our Means; Balanced Budget Amendment

"You've really brought your message to the people of the Show Me State: ice cream socials, "old tyme" events. What have you heard from Missouri residents? What do they need Sarah Steelman to do once you get elected," Scholla asked.

"The biggest thing on people's mind right now is the debt, and we're passing a long a humongous national debt to our kids and they worry about it. All over Missouri, people believe that their grand kids and kids are not going to have the same opportunities that they had when they were growing up, and they want somebody to deal with it. What they see happening is that no one wants to tackle the big issues. No one wants to put our financial house in order," Steelman said.

She continued, "That has to be done. They want smaller government. I've spent a lot of time talking about how we need a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, and that we need to cap the size of government, and we need to just stop spending money we don't have. There's a whole lot of things you can do that aren't being done in Congress right now to solve that problem, and every day, people have to balance their own budgets and live within their means, and so they look at Washington and say, 'why can't they do it?'"

Ridiculous Farm Regs will Lead to Foreign Food Dependence, Just Like Oil

"You made it pretty clear that farming families will have a special place on your priorities list. Can you talk about the agriculture community and why Steelman is the right choice for them," Scholla asked.

"Absolutely! The family farm here in Missouri is so important to our agriculture, to our rural way of life. And, several regulatory agencies are hurting family farmers. You know, we see these ridiculous rules coming out of the EPA trying to regulate dust, or rules coming out of OSHA saying that 14-year-old boys can't bale hay anymore. Those are absolutely absurd.

We need people who are going to be proactive about making sure those kind of things stop. I've been out listening and talking with farmers all over the state. For the past week and a half, we've had what we've called a 'Flatbed Forum Tour,' and they tell me time and time again that these regulations have got to stop.

In some cases, they're trying to take away what it means to be a farmer. Believe it or not - this might shock you - USDA wants to re-define 'farm animals' and put them in the same definition as pet store animals like dogs and cats, and that's a threat to the family farm. And so, I'm going to be the person who fights for them, because I understand the importance of agriculture to our state and to our country. And, if regulators continue to push these kind of ridiculous rules on farms, what's going to happen is - these big farming operations and the small farms are going to be put out of business, and they're going to start doing it in other countries. We're going to become dependent on a food supply from foreign countries just like we are with oil today. We cannot allow that to happen," Steelman said.

"You just never know what you'll get from the left. You talk about them trying to group farm animals with domesticated pets, and at the same time they've talked about slaughtering horses in this country which almost everyone is against, so you never know which way...but then again we know someone in the White House who ate dog," Scholla said.

"Well, that guy's got to go too," Steelman said about our dog-eating President.

Please Donate To and Support Sarah Steelman

"Well, listen a mother of three, a friend of farmers, and a true conservative, not afraid to take on the politics as usual crowd, Sarah Steelman, we wish you the best of luck," Scholla said.

Her website is: Sarah Steelman and Missouri's primary is on August 7. "You know, I am up against a big pocketbook," she said. "I need all the help I can get. If anybody is interested in this race - and this is an important national race, because we're going to take over the United States Senate - we have to beat Claire McCaskill, and I'm up against a lot of money from her, and her friends and her union buddies, so I need all the help I can get. So if anybody wants to send $25 in, $10, or whatever they can afford, I sure would appreciate it."

Representative Vicky Hartzler, who serves the 4th Congressional District in Missouri, discussed with LaDonna Hale Curzon, Host and Executive Producer, Sarah Palin Radio, her reelection strategy to counter an onslaught from high-profile Democrats including Nancy Pelosi. "Democrats have their knives out for Rep. Hartzler because in 2010, with the help of an endorsement from Gov. Palin, she defeated Ike Skelton, a Democrat who had been in office for 34 years," Curzon said.

Rep. Hartzler is on American Grizzlies United's 2012 Primary Candidates List for volunteers to support.

Reelection Run Going Well, Tea Party Still Strong

Rep. Hartzler said her first term has gone very well so far and it has been an "honor to fight for the good people of Missouri and the conservative agenda," however, she expressed frustration with the Senate and the White House who have been blocking our attempt to create jobs and who continue to circumvent the Constitution, but we're fighting and I'm glad I can be there and do it."

Curzon asked Rep. Hartzler if she thought the Tea Party successes of 2010 would carry over into this election cycle.

"I really do. I don't think the message that we need to live within our means and we need less government and more freedom to abide by the Constitution - I don't think that has waned at all, and I think people still know that's what we've got to do in this country. They're still energized and will be out there just as strong this year taking out different Senators and people running who don't believe in those things. and want to continue taking us down the path of more big government. So, I feel like they do have an impact and I'm very encouraged by all the good work they've been doing," Rep. Hartzler said.

Curzon asked Rep. Hartzler if she has had any polling done on her race for reelection. The Congresswoman did have polling conducted and was very encouraged by the results.

"As you know, after taking out a 34-year incumbent Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, who had been in office since I was a sophomore in high school, and the Democrats had controlled this area my entire life - if you can imagine, they're not very happy with our victory and want to defeat me this fall and are coming after me with a well-funded candidate from trial attorneys and labor unions, and Emily's List people. But, I feel good about where we are right now. We're working very hard and believe we will prevail as a group again in November," Rep. Hartzler said.

Stark Differences Between Rep. Hartzler and Opponent

"How would you say you differ from your Democrat opponent," Curzon asked.

"About every aspect," Rep. Hartzler said. She continued, "[Skelton] for instance, last week said that she thinks it's ridiculous that we're still trying to repeal ObamaCare. Well, I can tell you that needs to be repealed. It's bad for job creation, it's bad for every family, it's bad for our freedom, and it needs to go. But, she's a supporter of Nancy Pelosi's and received campaign donations from her, and I'm sure would love to vote with her."

Rep. Hartzler continued delineating the stark differences between the incumbent and herself.

"...she believes in big government, and I believe in individual freedom, and less government, and family values. I'm pro-life....She's pro-choice. There's going to be a big difference for the voters this November, but the Missouri Fourth District is conservative, it's pro-life, it's pro-gun, and it believes in living within its means, and I believe if we had the funds to get out our message of the good work we've been doing - we have a good grassroots organization, that's working hard already, I feel like we will prevail, but it is going to be a battle and unfortunately, they are coming after me," she said.

Jobs and Economy Most Critical Issues

Rep. Hartzler said the most critical issue in her district is jobs and the economy, "even though there are a lot of other issues that are very important to us." She said unemployment is very high in her district, her constituents are hurting, and frustrated that the government keeps wasting precious tax dollars. She said her constituents are also concerned that we are becoming increasingly dependent on foreign countries such as China, because of our ever-increasing debt and deficit. "The main issues that come up over and over again are that we've got to get government out of the way and let the private sector create jobs." She said the government has got to start living within its means and spend less.

Gay Marriage is "Bad Public Policy"

Curzon asked Rep. Hartzler about her position on gay marriage. "I think it's bad public policy," she said. "I really think marriage between a man and a woman is the best for society and for families and has prevailed for thousands of years, and that's what we should stick with." Obama up till a few months ago had been against gay marriage. He "evolved" his position in advance of a major fund-raiser attended by prominent LGBT activists.

On Potential Running Mates for Romney

Curzon asked Rep. Hartzler who she'd like to see as Mitt Romney's running mate. "There are a lot of excellent candidates out there that I think would do a great job, and so I'm not coming out for any particular one, but I'm encouraged at several of the people I hear being talked about. I don't know personally very many of them," she said, but spoke about her House colleague Paul Ryan, who she does know. "He's a very, very great guy, very smart, and would certainly be a worthy person to have on there with you." Rep. Hartzler had met Marco Rubio only once, but liked what she heard him say. "The others sound good too," she said.

More information about Rep. Hartzler's campaign can be found at http://www.vickyhartzler.com/.

Complete Audio Transcript of Interview with Rep. Hartzler, MO-4

Mr. L in his latest video broadcast delineated how Gov. Palin benefits regardless if the GOP establishment invites her to speak at the RNC Convention or not. He believes that the party establishment will probably not invite her for fear of Romney and other "establishment darlings" being upstaged. He noted that most people voting "for" Romney are voting against Obama. "It's not about Mitt," he said, but Romney's advisers and supporters are "too arrogant" and "too stupid" to see it.

The RNC certainly would not welcome the type of speeches that Gov. Palin has given in venues such as Indianola, CPAC, and Michigan. Mr. L said the RNC could either invite her and put her in a slot of low importance - which would be utterly disrespectful; or "write her speech for her - which would be a "rah, rah Mitt Romney speech" - and load it into a teleprompter." Under either circumstance, Mr. L said Gov. Palin would be better off not being invited at all and handling things from her rented space in nearby Channelside Bay Plaza.

He said that the RNC and the Romney campaign are alienating both Gov. Palin and her supporters - who they need to help get Romney elected. Many Palinistas are disaffected over her not running and Romney becoming the nominee to begin with. The onus of unifying the party's base does not lie with its various constituents - Palinistas among them - but with the Romney campaign.

Mr. L provided some history on conflicts the Romney family has had with conservatives within the Republican Party going all the way back to 1964. "Barry Goldwater and George Romney (Mitt's father) never got along." Mr. L spoke about hate letters back and forth between the two men. Mr. L's sees the motivation of Romney running as being related to keeping a family legacy. Now, with him as the nominee, we have to put all that aside to get Obama out of office. "Romney is a means to an end," Mr. L said, but he also said the reason we have a dead heat in polling between Obama and Romney is that "you have two hypocritical phonies running for office at the same time."

If Gov. Palin speaks in a key spot and is permitted to speak in her own words, it's a major win for her, Mr. L said, because she would top her 2008 speech (which was written by RNC operatives). "She's a new, improved Sarah Palin; a totally different woman from 2008. Version 2.0," he said. If the RNC does not invite her or gives her a bad slot, it solidifies her as an anti-establishment underdog, ginning up more support for her.

Mr. L said that the RNC chose as its next-in-liner, a loser who could have won against McCain, but was feckless.

Gov. Palin he said "galvanizes conservatives; helped the Tea Party; helped the resurgence in 2010; she speaks not to people or down on people but for people - the middle class, the people in small business-land, the average, ordinary, hard-working world that I believe both parties have abandoned. She even appealed to Latinos. That's right. If you look, there's an article out there - WikiLeaks of all places put out - that there are documents and emails that the McCain campaign staffers were talking about how Florida Latinos loved her....many of these guys on campaigns, these strategists don't think with common sense."

Gov. Palin has been vetted, and had all 25,000 of her gubernatorial - and many personal - emails exposed to the world, Mr. L said. Romney flushed his emails and had some 17 hard drives from his gubernatorial offices wiped. Gov. Palin may have made mistakes on the 2088 campaign trail, such was with Couric and Gibson, but Romney had a near meltdown with Fox's Bret Baer - in friendly territory, so Gov. Palin certainly does not have a monopoly on campaign trail mistakes. Couric's ratings have tanked and Gibson is in retirement and long forgotten about.

In his own synopsis of the video, Mr. L, wrote:

Is Mitt Romney and the RNC so stupid to make the mistake to not invite Sarah Palin to speak at this year's convention? Judging from who Romney has in his campaign, is anyone surprised? An invite will allow her to top the RNC speech she gave four years ago. No invite will solidify her outsider, anti establishment status. It looks like Mitt Romney is following in his father's footsteps in alienating the conservative wing of the GOP if this is true. Either way it goes, I'm fine with it. This and more!