For Immediate Release: Saturday, March 13, 2010

PHOENIX, Ariz. (March 9, 2010) … Pamela Gorman, candidate for Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District, has received the endorsement of the 500,000-member Concerned Women Political Action Committee based on her proven conservative leadership.

“On the issue of life, the traditional family and fiscal conservatism, Pamela Gorman’s record in the House of Representatives has been exemplary,” said Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women PAC. “Concerned Women Political Action Committee endorses Pamela Gorman for Congress because of her strong leadership in the state legislature. I am convinced Pamela will be a strong principled leader in the U.S. Congress.”

As a former state senator, Gorman took the lead in stopping one of the largest tax increases in Arizona history and worked to pass one of the largest tax cuts. She has opposed wasteful spending in both parties and is a committed defender of right-to-life values and the second amendment which earned her an “A” rating from the National Rifle Association.

The Anthem resident and mother of a teenaged son, Gorman is seeking the congressional seat currently held by John Shadegg who is retiring at the end of his term. “Receiving this important endorsement from one of the premier national organizations promoting Conservative candidates is a huge honor. But, to receive it in a crowded primary like mine, says a lot more,” she said. “I am grateful for the endorsement and humbled by their confidence in the work I will do when I get to Washington.”

Concerned Women PAC, established in 2002 by Founder and Chairman Beverly LaHaye, is affiliated with Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization with more than 500,000 grassroots members nationwide.

For more information on Gorman, visit www.gorman2010.com

Apparantly at the McCain function at Grand Canyon College yesterday, you know the one where the senior senator trotted out Scott Brown,  the new liberal Republican senator from Massachusetts, in a lame attempt to connect himself to the teaparty, Fife Symington and Barry Goldwater Jr. introduced John McCain and Scott Brown.

According to an eyewitness named Moderate In the Middle:

Barry Goldwater Jr and Fyfe Symington former AZ Gov introduced MAC.

Say it ain’t so, Barry!  I mean, Fife, maybe.  Fife lost 2-to-1 several years ago in a lame attempt to oust Rob Haney from the LD11 chair.  So, we know Fife is squishy.

Perhaps it’s BG Jr’s sense of legacy: it is true that Senator McCain is currently sitting in the senate seat held by BG Jr.’s father.  If that’s BG Jr’s sense of protocol, one can’t deny a man that.

But to become merely one more name in McCain’s obsequious collection jeopardizes BG Jr’s own pro-liberty, conscience-of-a-conservative son’s legacy.

Come back, Barry, we miss you.   Hope to see you at the next Goldwater Institute dinner!

For Immediate Release: Friday, March 5, 2010

Former Arizona Representative Sam Crump Formally Endorses

Conservative Candidate J.D. Hayworth

PHOENIX, ARIZONA. MARCH 5, 2010. Former Arizona State Representative and current congressional candidate Sam Crump has formally announced his endorsement for U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Hayworth. Crump is currently campaigning for Congressman John Shadegg’s seat in CD-3 which is also Senator John McCain’s backyard.

Rep. John Shadegg announced in January that he would not seek reelection.

It is yet another example of Arizona Republicans abandoning the 24-year incumbent in favor of his conservative challenger.

Hayworth has been endorsed by Maricopa County Sheriff Arpaio, the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, Tax Day Tea Party, top Arizona Conservative Len Munsil, the Gun Owners of America, and the National Border Patrol Council, among many others.

Vulnerable to the more conservative Hayworth on taxes, the Second Amendment, pro-life and pro-family issues and illegal immigration, McCain has engaged in transparent election year flip-flopping.

McCain also voted for the $850 billion bailout of the big banks which included $150 billion in pork, proposed a $300 billion bailout for mortgage lenders and, according to the Heritage Foundation, sponsored an amnesty bill that would have cost taxpayers $2.6 trillion over the long-term. And despite 28 years in Washington McCain now claims he was ‘misled’ on the bank bailout vote despite expressing no such concerns at the time.

Most recently the incumbent introduced big government legislation with Democrat Senator Byron Dorgan that would strip away consumer choice and crush small businesses selling vitamins and health supplements in a giveaway to big drug companies.

For more information or to donate to the campaign, please go to www.JDforSenate.com.

For Immediate Release: Friday, March 5, 2010

To whom it may concern:

Due to misleading press reports, many Tea Party and other fellow conservative activists have misconstrued the position of the Greater Phoenix Tea Party in the area of candidate endorsements. First of all, the initial news story was written without the approval of our organization and this paper represents the position of our Board.

The facts are simple and clear. The Greater Phoenix Tea Party was formed as a 501c-4, the same as the Center for Arizona Policy, the National Tea Party Organization and other Constitutional conservative organizations. As such, we are bound by certain IRS rules and regulations, including the prohibition of endorsing candidates. We can – and will - follow the lead of many others in stating our position on issues and the position of various candidates on those same issues. That is voter education and falls within the guidelines we are required to follow.

Since the news story specifically dealt with the contest for United States Senator from Arizona, our position was presented in a manner to lead the public to believe we were opposed to one of the candidates – JD Hayworth. We are all aware of the slanted stories that pervade the Main Stream Media, and find it to be in conflict with the profession of journalism. In this case, their bias is personally offensive.

Our organization supports the sovereignty of our country and our state, supports free speech, private property rights, and opposes a larger and more intrusive government. Our members are already hard at work in the fight to restore those basic Constitutional principles to the people of Arizona. The main goal of the Greater Phoenix Tea Party is to increase the numbers of informed voters in both the Primary and General elections.

Again, as an organization we are not endorsing any candidate, however, as individuals we will continue our efforts on a daily basis to elect those who share our values. In that vein, we are and will continue to oppose candidates who have a track record in opposition to these values.

The Greater Phoenix Tea Party

For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 4, 2010

Conservative Challenger JD Hayworth Gains Valuable Endorsement From National Border Patrol Council

PHOENIX, Ariz. March 4, 2010. JD Hayworth has gained a valuable endorsement from a group of nearly 3,000 U.S. Border Patrol agents as he campaigns against 24-year incumbent Senator John McCain.

“We need strong leadership in the Senate, and we believe [J.D. Hayworth] is the right person for the job,“ Edward Tuffy II, President of the local council said in a statement. “[Hayworth’s] unwavering support for Border Patrol agents on the front line is appreciated. As Border Patrol agents, we are only effective if the rule-makers allow us to do our jobs.”

“I am very humbled by the endorsement from the Local 2544 Border Patrol Council,” said conservative candidate J.D. Hayworth. “These men and women are out there day in, day out not only facing one of America’s toughest issues in the face but also defending our country on the front line. The American spirit that these people hold is what I thrive to represent while in office.”

Vulnerable to the more conservative Hayworth on taxes, pro-life issues and illegal immigration, McCain has resorted to attacking Hayworth on spending, despite Hayworth having a better lifetime rating from Citizens Against Government Waste, among other organizations.

McCain also voted for the $850 billion bailout of the big banks which included $150 billion in earmarks, proposed a $300 billion bailout for mortgage lenders and, according to the Heritage Foundation, sponsored an amnesty bill that would have cost taxpayers $2.6 trillion over the long-term.

Hayworth has a lifetime rating of 98 from the American Conservative Union. He has also been endorsed by Gun Owners of America, Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, conservative 2006 GOP gubernatorial nominee Len Munsil and many others.

For more information about J.D. Hayworth or to donate to the campaign, please go to www.JDforSenate.com.

For Immediate Release: Friday, February 26, 2010

TaxDayTeaParty.com Announces Endorsement for Conservative U.S. Senate Candidate J.D. Hayworth

PHOENIX. February 26, 2010. TaxDayTeaParty.com announced their official endorsement of conservative U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Hayworth after seeing substantial support in a poll last week.

The endorsement can be found here: http://taxdayteaparty.com/2010/02/hayworth-vs-mccain/.

When asked if activists would support Hayworth in his run against John McCain in 2010, 79-percent of thousands of respondents said that they would indeed support Hayworth. McCain received 8-percent.

The poll can be found at http://taxdayteaparty.com/2010/02/poll-would-you-support-jd-hayworth-against-john-mccain/.

McCain is vulnerable to the more conservative Hayworth on taxes, pro-life and pro-family issues as well as illegal immigration. Hayworth also has a better lifetime rating from Citizens Against Government Waste than the 28-year member of Congress. Senator McCain also opposed significant tax cuts in 2001 and 2003 while Hayworth supported them.

McCain voted for the $850 billion bailout of the big banks which included $150 billion in pork, proposed a $300 billion bailout for mortgage lenders and, according to the Heritage Foundation, sponsored an amnesty bill that would have cost taxpayers $2.6 trillion over the long-term. More recently, McCain is co-sponsoring legislation with Democrat Senator Byron Dorgan to massively expand government’s role with vitamin and health supplements.

For more information about the campaign or to make a donation please go to www.JDforSenate.com.

HAYWORTH V. MCCAIN
Gun Owners of America Endorse Conservative Senate Candidate J.D. Hayworth

PHOENIX, ARIZONA.  FEBRUARY 23, 2010. Second Amendment patriots, Gun Owners of America, have announced their endorsement of Conservative candidate J.D. Hayworth in his run against 24-year incumbent Senator John McCain.

The statement by Gun Owners of America can be found here.

The Second Amendment is yet another area where Hayworth has a more conservative record than the long-time incumbent.
McCain is vulnerable to the more conservative Hayworth on taxes, pro-life and pro-family issues as well as illegal immigration.  Hayworth also has a better lifetime rating from Citizens Against Government Waste.

McCain voted for the $850 billion bailout of the big banks which included $150 billion in pork, proposed a $300 billion bailout for mortgage lenders and, according to the Heritage Foundation, sponsored an amnesty bill that would have cost taxpayers $2.6 trillion over the long-term.

For more information about the campaign or to make a donation please go to www.JDforSenate.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 22, 2010

CONSERVATIVE SENATE CHALLENGER RECEIVES MAX CAMPAIGN CHECK FROM MEN & WOMEN IN BLUE

PHOENIX, Ariz. February 22, 2010. The organization representing the officers of the largest law enforcement agency in Arizona announced their support of JD Hayworth today in his bid to unseat Senator John McCain. The Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (PLEA) also announced today that they are making the maximum contribution allowed by law to Hayworth’s campaign.

“We are proud to stand behind JD. He stood behind our officers during his time in Congress and during his time as a broadcaster,” said Mark Spencer, President of PLEA. PLEA represents more than 2500 sworn officers of the Phoenix Police Department. “We look forward to his continued community service through his support of front-line public safety personnel.”

Hayworth, who is mounting a conservative challenge to the moderate McCain, is moved by the endorsement.

“Few endorsements mean as much to me as the folks who are on the front lines of keeping our communities safe. I am honored that Phoenix cops think that much of me,” said Hayworth. “The fact that they are supporting my campaign financially makes it that much more special.”

Vulnerable to the more conservative Hayworth on taxes, pro-law enforcement issues and illegal immigration, McCain has resorted to attacking Hayworth on spending, despite Hayworth having a better lifetime rating from Citizens Against Government Waste, among other organizations.

McCain also voted for the $850 billion bailout of the big banks which included $150 billion in earmarks, proposed a $300 billion bailout for mortgage lenders and, according to the Heritage Foundation, sponsored an amnesty bill that would have cost taxpayers $2.6 trillion over the long-term.

Eric Wnuck Announces His Withdrawal as a Candidate for Congress and Endorses Jim Ward for Arizona’s Fifth Congressional District

For Immediate Release: Monday, February 22, 2010

February 22, 2010 – Today Eric Wnuck issued the following statement regarding his plans to represent Arizona’s Fifth Congressional District:

“Today, I am announcing that I will no longer be a candidate for Congress. Representing the great citizens of the Fifth Congressional District would have been an honor and a privilege and to step down now was an exceedingly difficult decision.

“As many of you can understand, this is a tough economy and we all have been affected. I too have been impacted and need to concentrate on protecting my business and all of my employees whose jobs and families depend on its success. But most importantly, I must focus on what has always been my first priority, my family.

“This has been an amazing experience and in stepping down I would like to thank those who were instrumental to my candidacy. “First and foremost, I would like to thank my wife and son for always standing by me and supporting me. Second, thank you to all the volunteers and contributors who put your faith and support behind my campaign. And finally, thank you to my dedicated staff. Although this may not have been our time, you continually impressed me with your determination and commitment to stand on the side of freedom.

“We live in a time where the Democrat leadership in Washington would have us believe that the solutions to our high unemployment and troubled economy are increasing the size and influence of government. They tell us that a bigger government is the only solution and that we must accept the hand out of big brother instead of the hand up from our community. However, their plans are always based on the premise that as long as they have the ability to tax, you and I and future generations will be there to bail them out.

“Arizona’s Fifth Congressional District deserves a Representative that understands that the path to prosperity and liberty is not through the heavy hand of government control, but through the principles of a free-market.

“It is because of this and many other reasons, I am proud to endorse Jim Ward. Jim is a successful business leader that knows what it means to do more with less and expects the Federal Government to operate the same way. He knows what it takes to balance a budget, create jobs and provide opportunities to his employees. He’s a principled business man who never backs away from his beliefs. I believe in Jim Ward and I know he is the right candidate to beat Harry Mitchell.”

Sonoran Alliance has confirmed that Governor Jan Brewer has endorsed John McCain in his re-election bid to the US Senate. The endorsement occurred on Friday evening at the Pima County Lincoln Day Dinner held at the Tucson Manning House in which both Senators Jon Kyl and John McCain were present.

Brewer’s endorsement came in a statement in which she said that it was important for Republicans to get out and work hard to re-elect John McCain.

Speculation is rampant that Senator McCain will now be lending his support to Governor Brewer’s campaign effort to pass the 18% sales tax increase scheduled for a May 18th special election.