Currently Running for House of Representatives

Lawsuit last week against the Department of Justice.

2011-10-24T17:18:00.000-07:00

DOUG CLOUD FILES FOIA LAWSUIT AGAINST DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TACOMA, WA TACOMA, WA – To compel release of records and files pertaining to the FBI investigation of Congressman Norm Dicks, Tacoma attorney Doug Cloud filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit last week against the Department of Justice. Rep. Dicks was investigated as a result of his multi-decade association with PMA Group, a

Newest Poll Shows Cloud Leads Over Dicks: Definitely Voting For/Leaning Towards Cloud Out-Numbers Dicks’ Votes

2010-10-21T18:40:00.001-07:00

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Press Department253-353-1513 October 21, 2010 Newest Poll Shows Cloud Leads Over DicksDefinitely Voting For/Leaning Towards Cloud Out-Numbers Dicks' VotesTACOMA, WA – On Thursday the Cloud for Congress Campaign received the newest poll results, which legitimized what they knew all along. "We are winning this election and the momentum has been building for our team

As Dicks Makes Efforts to “Duck” debates, Cloud Campaign Releases Humorous Ad

2010-10-13T08:20:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release Contact: Press Department 253-353-1513 October 12, 2010 The Most Unique Political Ad This Year As Dicks Makes Efforts to "Duck" debates, Cloud Campaign Releases Humorous Ad The Cloud for Congress campaign is releasing the most humorous, yet hard-hitting political ad this year following the debate controversy with Congressman Norm Dicks. The content of the

After Weeks of Prodding by Cloud, Dicks Agrees to Face Off with Republican Challenger

2010-10-08T10:24:00.001-07:00

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Press Department 253-353-1513October 7, 2010 Dicks Agrees to Public Debate in Sparse Population After Weeks of Prodding by Cloud, Dicks Agrees to Face Off with Republican Challenger TACOMA, WA – The Doug Cloud for US Congress Campaign today announced that Doug Cloud, candidate for U.S.

Congressman Norm Dicks Skips Forum in His Own District, Attends Event in Everett Instead

2010-09-29T11:24:00.001-07:00

Dicks Snubs Constituents, Ducks Cloud Congressman Norm Dicks Skips Forum in His Own District, Attends Event in Everett Instead SEQUIM, WA – Norm Dicks was absent from a debate this past Monday after being announced by the local newspaper that he would attend. About 300 attendees were perplexed as to why the 34-year-incumbent was absent. Dicks did however attend an event, that same day,

Guilty Plea Prompts Cloud to Call on Dicks for Action

2010-09-24T15:21:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release Contact: Press Department 253-353-1513 September 21, 2010 Guilty Plea Prompts Cloud to Call on Dicks for Action Cloud Responds to Former PMA Group Head's Guilty Plea, Wants Explanation from Dicks TACOMA, WA – The Doug Cloud for US Congress campaign today released the following statement made by Doug Cloud, candidate for U.S. Congress WA-06, in response to former head

Fellow Democratic Leaders Thwart Dicks: Congressional Democrats May Pick Someone Else to Chair Appropriations Committee

2010-09-22T09:24:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release Contact: Press Department 253-353-1513 September 21, 2010 Fellow Democratic Leaders Thwart Dicks Congressional Democrats May Pick Someone Else to Chair Appropriations Committee TACOMA, WA – On Tuesday, U.S. Congressional candidate Doug Cloud made the following statement in response to Democrat opposition to Norm Dicks's bid to become Chair of the House Appropriations

Dicks Refuses to Release FBI Files: Further Questionable Behavior from Dicks Leaves Voters Cautious

2010-09-17T09:00:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release Contact: Press Department 253-353-1513 September 16, 2010 Dicks Refuses to Release FBI Files Further Questionable Behavior from Dicks Leaves Voters Cautious TACOMA, WA – The Cloud for Congress Campaign today announced they have officially requested that Congressman Norm Dicks release the FBI findings in the investigation of

Cloud Challenges Dicks to Three Public Debates Before Ballots Go Out

2010-09-14T15:54:00.001-07:00

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Press Department 253-353-1513 September 14, 2010 Cloud Calls for Debates Cloud Challenges Dicks to Three Public Debates Before Ballots Go Out TACOMA, WA – The Doug Cloud for US Congress campaign today announced that Doug Cloud, candidate for U.S. Congress WA-06, is challenging sitting

First of Video Series Points to Wasteful Government Spending

2010-09-10T08:10:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release Contact: Press Department 253-353-1513 September 9, 2010 Cloud Releases Video Targeting Dicks First of Video Series Points to Wasteful Government Spending TACOMA, WA – The Doug Cloud for US Congress campaign today released the first video in a series of videos to be released highlighting wasteful government spending.

Cloud Offers Alternative to Frustrated Voters

2010-09-09T08:14:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release Contact: Press Department 253-353-1513 September 9, 2010 Cloud Offers Alternative to Frustrated Voters Cloud Campaign Issues Statement on MovOn.org Protests of Dicks TACOMA, WA - The Cloud for U.S. Congress Campaign today issued the following statement made by Doug Cloud, candidate for U.S. Congress WA-06, in

Doug Cloud General Election Kickoff BBQ

2010-09-02T10:45:00.001-07:00

Recent Reports Dig Deeper Into Dicks Involvement with Taxpayer Funded Projects

2010-08-27T15:05:00.001-07:00

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Press Department 253-353-1513 August 24, 2010 Cloud Takes Dicks to Task on Further Earmark Abuse Recent Reports Dig Deeper Into Dicks Involvement with Taxpayer Funded Projects Tacoma, WA - The Cloud for U.S. Congress Campaign today announced their candidate for Congress, Mr. Doug Cloud is calling Congressman

Cloud Issues Statement on Victory in Washington's 6th District Primary

2010-08-20T12:06:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release Contact: Press Department 253-353-1513 August 20, 2010 Cloud Wins Primary Race Cloud Issues Statement on Victory in Washington's 6th District Primary TACOMA, WA - The Cloud for U.S. Congress Campaign today issued the following statement made by Doug Cloud in response to advancing Washington's 6th Congressional

Cloud 's "Clean House" Approach Resonates with Voters as He Outraises Primary Opponent in Individual Donations

2010-08-12T13:11:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release August 12, 2010 Contact: Press Department 253-353-1513 Cloud Leads Opponent in Grassroots Financial Support Cloud 's "Clean House" Approach Resonates with Voters as He Outraises Primary Opponent in Individual Donations TACOMA, WA - The Cloud for U.S. Congress Campaign today announced they have outraised their

Rev. Wayne Perryman Looks to Doug Cloud to Clean Up Corruption in Congress

2010-08-11T10:50:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release Contact: Press Department August 11, 2010 253-353-1513 Cloud Earns Endorsement from Prominent Community Activist Rev. Wayne Perryman Looks to Cloud to Clean Up Corruption in Congress TACOMA, WA - The Cloud for U.S. Congress Campaign today announced Doug Cloud has earned the endorsement of Rev. Wayne Perryman

Momentum Rapidly Grows for Cloud as Focus on Jobs Intensifies

2010-07-30T07:57:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release Contact: Press Department July 26, 2010 253-353-1513 Endorsements Flood In for Cloud Momentum Rapidly Grows for Cloud as Focus on Jobs Intensifies TACOMA, WA - The Cloud for U.S. Congress Campaign today announced Congressional Candidate Doug Cloud has earned the endorsement of several prominent groups and individuals in the race for Washington's 6th Congressional

Cloud Officially Kicks Off Congressional Campaign

2010-07-16T10:03:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release Contact: Press Department July 15, 2010 253-353-1513 Cloud Officially Kicks Off Congressional Campaign Strong Showing of Support at Campaign Launch Event Builds Momentum for Cloud TACOMA, WA - The Cloud for Congress Campaign today announced their candidate

Norm Dicks tries to skirt earmarks regulations

2010-07-07T16:46:00.000-07:00

Norm Dicks is fingered in the Seattle Times for trying to get around the recently enacted policy forbidding earmarks to private companies. One of his long time favorite earmark recipients, some of whose executives are Dicks campaign contributors, is not going to be left in the cold if Dicks gets his way. Doesn't Norm Dicks care about the taxpayers? Doesn't Norm Dicks care about encouraging

Constitution Is Endangered If Kagan OK'd

2010-07-07T16:44:00.000-07:00

Phyllis Schlafly, in an Investors Business Daily column, points out that Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan is not interested in upholding the Constitution. Instead, she wants to rewrite it to fit her activist, progressive, liberal philosophy. Elena Kagan will be like a de facto opponent of the Constitution if she is confirmed and serves on the Supreme Court. http://www.investors.com/

Kevin Costner has an oil-cleanup solution; get the government out of his way!

2010-07-07T16:40:00.000-07:00

Kevin Costner has a machine that he has developed which will be used to clean up the Gulf spill. Here is a person who truly has made the idea of "green" technology useful. Buried in the article about Mr. Costner's machine is a statement that the machine has been nearly rendered completely useless because of Government regulations. The machine works but not enough to pass Federal regulatory

Obama sees opportunity for Cap and Trade in Gulf oil crisis

2010-07-07T16:32:00.000-07:00

President Obama, in his tone-deaf way, is trying to play the Gulf spill crisis in a way that enables him to push through "Cap and Trade" legislation through Congress. Obama seems committed to forcing through policies that are guaranteed to bring America to its knees. He wants to raise taxes to the stratosphere and destroy our economy. If Cap and Trade passes, it will be the biggest tax

We must stop funnelling taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood

2010-07-07T15:45:00.000-07:00

This article discusses the accounting irregularities at Planned Parenthood. Apparently the Federal government has been subsidizing this firm, which exists to promote and perform abortions, by giving grants of over 2.3 billion between 2002 and 2008. But Planned Parenthood can only account for about a quarter of the money. Where has the rest of the money gone? This is just another example

Why I am a Republican

2010-05-27T14:29:00.000-07:00

I am a Republican because I believe strongly in the historical American strain of individual independence and responsibility that is at the core of Republican beliefs. The Republican party is the institution that is most capable of fighting for the ideals that made our country independent and even the lowliest member of our society free. America was an ideal that offered to the oppressed masses

Corruption In The Financial Industry Demands Congressional Inquiry

2010-05-27T14:28:00.000-07:00

Big Business loves Big Government. I am extremely disgusted by the greed of some of our financial captains. Most prominent is Bill Gross of Pimco, the largest bond management firm in the nation. His firm positioned themselves for the federal bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and then pleaded for such a bailout. He got what he wanted and Pimco no doubt made billions when they should have lost

The Root Cause of Boeing's Troubles

2010-05-27T14:26:00.000-07:00

The Boeing Company has been the most important single industry in Western Washington for decades. Yet, there is a dearth of true leadership among our state and federal officials to protect this glorious gift to our economy. The current strike by the International Association of Machinists reiterates the lack of intellectual depth on this issue. Although as a Republican I am inclined to

Congress and the Madness of Crowds

2010-05-27T14:22:00.000-07:00

The current financial crisis is not really an economic crisis. It is a political crisis. The long evolution of this situation is rooted in the tendency of our political leaders to avoid the truth. Repeatedly, our Congress has granted economic benefits to special interests which have benefited the few at the great expense of the many. A recent case in point is the Fannie Mae and Freddie

Treasury Secretary Requests Dictatorial Powers to Bail Out Wall Street With Our Money

2010-05-27T14:20:00.000-07:00

I oppose any more federal government bailouts of financial institutions. Secretary of Treasury Henry Paulson is making a desperate attempt to bail out the money center banks and investment houses that recklessly gambled their businesses on risky bets on mortgage related assets backed by houses which are worth less than the debts owed. Thus, he is essentially taking the far riskier path of

Leadership Elite Guided by Hysterics

2010-05-27T14:19:00.000-07:00

Every time either Secretary of Treasury Paulson, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, or Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks publicly, what remains of the financial markets shudder in horror and promptly crash. Thursday's market meltdown occurred as soon as Secretary Paulson appeared on the news channels that morning. Doug Cloud says, "enough already, the government cannot make the economy

Could Congress be a threat to our health?

2010-05-27T14:18:00.002-07:00

Health care innovation is destined to suffer under the Pelosi-Obama plan because companies in the health care industry will make less profit, and have more restrictions on how they can use their profits. Since we can't predict today all the future inventions and innovations health care related companies may want to invest their profits in, we will never know exactly all the benefits to our

Can health care be fixed?

2010-05-27T14:18:00.001-07:00

The only solution to the problems in health care is to allow price competition to flourish once again. In order for this to be possible, politicians and Americans in general must accept at least three facts: health care is a good, not a "right"; any current crises exist only because the government has so ineptly interfered with a free market in medicine for many decades; and the market is the

Who really wins with health care "reform"?

2010-05-27T14:17:00.001-07:00

In order to win enough votes to pass this unconstitutional scheme, Ms. Pelosi is offering billions of dollars of special bribes in the form of favored economic treatment to certain very powerful groups, Physicians and Pharmaceutical Companies. These groups are being sold to the corrupt political wolves for a pittance by their industry leaders. These industry “leaders" might get their group a

Does Congress display ignorance of basic economics?

2010-05-27T14:10:00.000-07:00

Basic economics teaches us that price controls will always result in less supply of the affected good or service. Artificially-lowered prices always create a situation where government commands multitudes of people to do something that they would only do if forced, which is sell their labor or goods for less than they are worth. This results in the coercive power of the government being used

2010-05-27T14:08:00.000-07:00