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NRA Endorses David Schweikert
October 16, 2008 By 7 Comments
For Immediate Release: October 16, 2008
Contact: (480) 946-1125
Schweikert Endorsed by NRA for Support of 2nd Amendment Rights
Scottsdale, AZ – District Five congressional candidate David Schweikert has received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association and an “A” rating for his solid support of Second Amendment rights.
“I’m honored to be recognized for my commitment to the principles our Founders established when the Constitution was written,” Schweikert said. “The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in the Heller case ratified the Founders’ intent that all Americans have the right to bear arms as established by the Second Amendment. I’m proud to be associated with any group such as the NRA that is devoted to protecting each of our basic Constitutional freedoms and I’m grateful for this endorsement.”
By contrast, the organization has given the incumbent, Harry Mitchell, a “D+” rating, which is given to elected officials who “can definitely not be counted on” to protect the freedoms associated with the Second Amendment.
American Short-Term Memory
October 16, 2008 By 14 Comments
Here’s a golden oldie.
Those who fail to learn from history are bound to repeat it…
In 1993 newly elected President, Bill Clinton, told the American people that he “was sorry” but he was forced to raise our taxes. In August, 1993, the Democratically-controlled Congress passed the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1993. Democrat Bill Clinton signed the bill into law and the following happened:
- It created 36 percent and 39.6 income tax rates for individuals.
- It created a 35 percent income tax rate for corporations.
- The cap on Medicare taxes was repealed.
- Transportation fuels taxes were hiked by 4.3 cents per gallon.
- The taxable portion of Social Security benefits was raised.
- The phase-out of the personal exemption and limit on itemized deductions were permanently extended.
Schweikert does well in fundraising
October 16, 2008 By 8 Comments
CD-5 candidate, David Schweikert, turned in some of the best numbers for the recent FEC reporting period. He raised $270,108 against the incumbent’s $285,051.
In CD 1 Kirkpatrick has a large lead on Sydney Hay. Bob Lord raised more against John Shadegg but Shadegg leads in cash on hand. Gabrielle Giffords is ahead of Tim Bee but Bee had the Tim Bee Arizona Trust bringing in some additional funds.
A closer look at the CD-5 race shows that Democrat Harry Mitchell has burned through over $1.08 Million to keep up with David Schweikert’s aggressive campaigning who has only spent $364K.
PolitickerAZ covered the FEC reports but left out the Tim Bee Arizona Trust that 
Gila Courier noted. Details, details. The extra fund raised over $350,000 for Bee.
Finally, take a look at the October numbers between each party. As you can see, Democrats have outraised, outspent and have more cash on hand than Republicans.
Thanks to Gila Courier for the numbers.
