Our campaign represents just the first shot
fired around the nation - we took on the most sinister element, a
progressive, socialist masquerading as the leader and conscience of the
Reagan Republican party. Our campaign helped educate thousands and
bring hundreds of Republicans (and independents back to the party) as
brand new first time precinct committeemen.
Thousands of people heard me speak of the
importance of independence from the party and the healing we can bring
to the party by reminding them that the Constitution comes first, not
party loyalty.
Thousands of people heard me promote
learning by reading the 5000 Year Leap by Skousen, along with studies in
economic principles by Hayek and Ludwig Von Mises to name just a few.
Thousands of minds, perceptions and biases were challenged; thousands
of people were offered a new approach to public service, a new ideal
that begins with the basic fundamentals. To me that is a complete
success and I will aggressively continue my educational endeavors
As of today I have received tremendous
support for my decision to support JD Hayworth as "our" best shot to
accomplish 3 things:
1. Give this seat back to the people of
Arizona.
2. Move our state party back to individual
liberty, the restoration of constitutional limits on government and the
judiciary, and the promotion of free enterprise, national defense and
traditional American values in the post McCain era.
3. Continue my efforts to see our borders
secured and our education system free of progressive programs and
government/union control.
Why do I support JD Hayworth?
Lots of reasons.
When I look at JD's support team, his
endorsements, his ability to fundraise, well, like I said, I'm a
reasonable and practical man. The reality is that I look over at JD's
team and I see all the people I have worked with at the GRASSROOTS level
in the state for the past 8 years. We have all been working on the same
team for a long, long time. We have endured the most hateful attacks and
in turn have exposed one of the most divisive and deadly issues facing
our nation. We are in the greatest sense a unique band of determined
brother and sister citizens.
I made a pledge that I would not engage in
dirty politics and will never do so - but folks need to consider this
about Jim Deakin - where has he been for the past 8 years? That's not
dirty, that's reality, and not meant to demean Mr. Deakin's life efforts
in any way.
I say this only to illustrate why I support
Hayworth. This is my first time running for office, but it is not my
first year in politics; I look around at the people supporting Hayworth
- and see those of us who are survivors on a battlefield strewn with
casualties and failed attempts to correct the wrongs.
When I look around at those I stand
shoulder to shoulder with today as we continue to lead this reform, I
see my friends and colleagues; true warriors, tested, trusted and imbued
with the wisdom and true grit necessary to survive. So as a collective
group of worker bees, we see the best shot at correcting the system is
to attack from all sides, and with all hands on deck.
When I look around at my colleagues on the
front lines, we all look at each other with a knowing realization that
we are all now poised to lead, while others have failed or given up. Be
careful what you ask for - we must be mindful never to make the same
mistakes as our predecessors. We do have an advantage though, for most
of us are blue collar, working class, but intelligent people and we have
been on the front lines for many years. We are the grassroots; we are
the independent Tea Party citizens who are fed up with the elite telling
us they are best suited for this complicated and sophisticated job of
governing.
I support JD Hayworth because when I look
around at our team I see so many people who have worked hard to retire
McCain's moderate, progressive base, by purging RINOS both in office and
at the party level in our great state of Arizona.
I support JD Hayworth because together we
have stood toe- to- toe, face-to-face with McCain for many long years.
We have worked side by side. JD stood with me in Washington D.C. and
along with dozens of other elected Congressmen supported my efforts to
bring attention to border security.
I support JD Hayworth because we both have
directly testified before congress and challenged the status quo. I
support JD Hayworth because we both directly challenged the President of
the United States and told him he was wrong.
Jim Deakin, welcome to the team, you have
much to offer, but you are a brand new player in the true grassroots,
independent movement in this state. I will say the same about many whom
now consider themselves part of the Tea Party movement. I welcome folks
new to the movement that started in 2001. I look forward to sharing what
I have learned and encouraging and mentoring others who now understand
that more effort than complaining and yelling will be required to get us
back to basics.
We, the supporters of JD Hayworth are
comprised of great patriots who were the first voices, post 9/11, to
attack the corruption of the two-party political class system in Arizona
and we are proud of it. But I knew attacking this from within the party
was the only way to repair systemic damage where the party of my choice
is controlled by a few.
Jim Deakin and Chris Simcox are now just
two of over a thousand new precinct committeemen in Maricopa County
alone! We have work to do to continue as leaders and we can do that by
supporting our best chance to work as a team to accomplish our immediate
and long range goals - individual liberty, the restoration of
constitutional limits on government and the judiciary, and the promotion
of free enterprise, national defense and traditional American values.
JD has been with us. When I say "us", I
refer to the brash, firebrands within our state Republican party who
have worked to bring us to this day - we are on the cusp of retiring,
gracefully and with respect, the McCain Republican party establishment
in our state.
When I sat down to vet JD it was not hard
to see his commitment as an ally who is not afraid of the controversial
issues and I know he does not back down. When I looked over at JD's team
I see all the people I have been working with for many years. It was
like they were standing there, one eyebrow cocked, arms crossed, foot
tapping, impatiently waiting for me to come aboard what is definitely
our best chance to move our conservative Constitutional agenda forward.
Some of the reactions to my decision that
were posted on blogs and my Facebook page where JD is accused to be the
same as McCain may in context of the past be accurate in a narrow scope
of focus. Some just want to throw the baby out with the bathwater and
want all "new" people - be careful because that is not always the
correct choice. In the big picture I feel JD has a unique quality that
motivates me to support him - his ability to bring experience and the
humility to take responsibility for mistakes, to learn from those
mistakes, try new approaches and respond to the will of the people.
JD has the support of the people, and I
will lend him mine, for I still desire to serve in any capacity to
advance liberty as I continue to work with the wisdom and respect of my
trusted colleagues in mind. And when the "labelist", those who buy into
the media/internet driven labels like neo-con, big spender, etc. want to
criticize my decision, well, for me, a guy who takes no endorsements and
eschews categories and labels - it is a no-brainer folks. My message
will remain intact and I will share it with JD in order to bring your
voice, my supporters, to JD's campaign for Arizona. He is already
appreciative of and responsive to your suggestions and ideas that have
been expressed on behalf of our campaign.
Finally, when I look around at the people
supporting JD is see all those who deserve credit for helping JD take
the border security/illegal immigration issue seriously. JD has
illustrated many times that he has the capacity to respond to his
constituents and take on tough issues that were not politically
advantageous. Previous to my stance on the border and our push for
Proposition 200 here in Arizona, JD was soft on the issue; he is now a
champion for border security and a responsible immigration system.
For those of you who may not have worked in
Washington D.C. or around any level of government for the past 8 years I
can verify that you as constituents are going to lead the trends that
will more often than not dictate how your representative acts and votes.
In response to JD having brought home the pork in the past, well, when
you receive so much support from your supporters to do so - well, what
is a representative supposed to do? It might have been the thing to do
at the time, but you and I know, we the people have altered that
practice, hopefully forever. We say no and JD will say no.
I am confident in JD and encourage you to
challenge him more on the future needs for our country, rather than
judge him on nothing more than party promoted greed in the past. JD
works with the grassroots conservatives and this year's election of JD
Hayworth represents a strong expression of liberty by the will of the
people of Arizona.
I have many opportunities and many people
have asked me to look at another office at the state level. As a family,
we are looking at our options to serve. I still have some outstanding
bills to pay to settle my accounts and I appreciate your continued
support in helping us retire our debt.
