Ron Gould

FreedomWorks PAC Endorses Ron Gould for Congress

From the Freedomworks PAC Press Release:

FREEDOMWORKS PAC ENDORSES RON GOULD FOR CONGRESS IN ARIZONA’S 4TH DISTRICT

May 17, 2012 

Washington, DC- Today, FreedomWorks PAC announced its official endorsement of Ron Gould for Congress in Arizona’s 4th District. Through in-depth one-on-one discussions with Ron, a review of the candidates in the race, and input from our members in the district, FreedomWorks PAC believes Ron Gould is the clear choice for voters who support free markets, fiscal responsibility, and constitutionally limited government.

Ron Gould has amassed one of the most consistent, pro-growth voting records in the history of Arizona state politics. He has received the highest praise from the Goldwater Institute, a well-regarded policy organization, as the best vote in the entire Arizona Legislative six out of seven years and the best vote in the Arizona State Senate all seven years of his service.  

FreedomWorks PAC Executive Director Max Pappas commented, “Ron Gould is a rock solid constitutional conservative who brings an impressive resume and message to Congress. He took a stand for lower taxes against the Governor and the leadership of his own party when almost no one else would. He will be a champion for constitutionally limited government and will be a leader in Congress.”

“Meanwhile, Congressman Gosar has failed his constituents, abandoned most of his district for political purposes and has been an unreliable vote in Congress. His support for the trillion-dollar debt limits increase and opposition to millions in spending cuts proves he is the worst vote among all of Arizona’s Republicans in the House.”

“Arizonans are looking for a principled, limited government champion who will represent them. Ron Gould is the right man for the job.”

In Case You Missed It!

From Today’s Arizona Republic:

Gosar to Fellow Arizona Republican Congressmen:

You are radical extremists and dangerous to the country and Arizona

In an article in today’s Arizona Republic, a Gosar spokesperson had this to say about those who opposed Gosar’s vote to increase the national debt limit by over a trillion dollars:

"This radical extremism is dangerous to the country and to Arizona,"

Paul Gosar was the only Republican from Arizona in the US House of Representatives to vote for it. 

Congressmen Jeff Flake, Trent Franks, David Schweikert, and Ben Quayle all voted against it. 

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Gould Campaign Comments on Babeu Withdrawal

Babeu’s departure sets up clear choice for voters

(Lake Havasu, AZ)  The Gould for Congress campaign released the following statement today from campaign manager Patrick Gerhart on the withdrawal of Paul Babeu from the Republican Primary in Arizona’s 4th Congressional district.  

“Paul Babeu’s decision to withdraw from the race for Congress was proper given his current circumstances." 

“Babeu’s decision to leave the race gives voters in the Republican primary a clear choice between a principled conservative in Ron Gould and a liberal Republican in Paul Gosar."

“Ron Gould’s leadership on important issues like reducing government spending, cutting taxes, and border security stand in stark contrast to Gosar’s lackluster voting record which includes being the only Arizona Republican Congressman to vote to give Obama his trillion-dollar debt increase.”

About Ron Gould 

Ron Gould's endorsements include the Club for Growth and the Madison Project.  Ron has been named the top-scoring conservative for 7 years straight by the Goldwater Institute.  He also has the highest lifetime cumulative score of any legislator from the Arizona chapter of Americans for Prosperity. 

Ron Gould Receives Endorsement From The Madison Project

Over the past year, we have learned the hard way that not all freshmen House members turned out to be the Tea Party champions that they claimed to be.  Many of them cast their lot with leadership, eschewing all of the values that buoyed them into office.  One such member is Paul Gosar in Arizona’s 4^th district.

Arizona’s new 4^th district, which spans from the central part of the state to the entire western portion, is now the most conservative district in the state.  Yet, Paul Gosar is, by far, the lowest performing member of the delegation.  Gosar was the only member of the Republican delegation to vote for the debt ceiling deal and all the spending bills that violated the GOP pledge.  He even refused to sign the Cut, Cap, and Balance pledge.  Based on his voting record, it’s par for the course.

 If Gosar cannot stand up to leadership, even in the company of conservative colleagues in his home state, he will never improve over the years.  We must do better from this conservative district, and with state Sen. Ron Gould, we will do better – a lot better.

Gould is one of those rare candidates who is a solid conservative on the full spectrum of issues, is viable, and has a solid record to buttress his campaign promises.  In his 7 years in the state senate, Gould was a leader on all issues related to taxation, spending, and illegal immigration.  He was rated the most conservative member by the Goldwater Institute each year in office.

We need to reinvigorate the House Republican conference with more full-spectrum conservatives who will stand up to leadership when they forget our first principles.  Gould has already done that in Arizona.  When Governor Jan Brewer proposed an increase in the sales tax before a joint session of the legislature, Gould walked out in protest.  When asked by local Republicans to help fundraise for members that voted to raise the debt ceiling, he summarily turned them down. Gould would likely be another Jeff Flake, albeit with a fiery passion for social conservatism and the rule of law in immigration.

When endorsing candidates, there is always some lingering uncertainty as to how well that individual would perform.  With Ron Gould, there is no such uncertainty.  That’s why the Madison Project is proud to endorse Ron Gould with 100% confidence in his bright future as a conservative stalwart in the House.

There is plenty of time until the August 28 primary, but we must ensure that conservatives coalesce behind the right candidates early on in the primary.  Let’s help Ron Gould share his message with the voters of this large district.  The best way to replace a mediocre incumbent is after the first term.

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Club for Growth Endorses Ron Gould for Congress

Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “Ron Gould is a taxpayer superhero and will be a champion for pro-growth policies in Congress.”

Washington, DC – The Club for Growth PAC today announced that it is endorsing State Senator Ron Gould for Congress in Arizona’s Fourth Congressional District. Current First District Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ) and Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu are also running:

“Ron Gould is a taxpayer superhero and will be a champion for pro-growth policies in Congress,” said Club for Growth President Chris Chocola. “Ron has stood up to the big spenders in Arizona time and time again and we believe he will do the same in Congress. Congressman Gosar, on the other hand, voted for the failed deal that gave Obama his trillion-dollar debt limit increase, supported funding for the radical left-wing group ACORN, and has repeatedly opposed spending cuts. The choice for Arizona’s fiscal conservatives is clear: Ron Gould for Congress.”

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