Harmer win matters says Del Beccaro

All political races are not created equal. While every office is special is its own right, certain elections matter more than others. The David Harmer (R) v. John Garamendi (D) 10th Congressional District special election on November 3, 2009 is one of those races.

The Harmer Race matters because of (1) what it means to the Country, (2) what it means to California, and (3) what it means to California Republicans.

It Matters to the Country: It would seem manifest at this point that our Country is at a crossroads. When the Russia newspaper Pravda trumpets headlines such as “America Moving from Kingdom of Cash to Socialism Slowly but Surely,” it cannot be argued whether we are losing our way of life let alone our basic Liberties.

In that light, I can assure that there are plenty of votes in Washington for higher tax rates, more regulations and socialized government programs. John Garamendi would be one more advocate for “European style,” as he puts it, social programs. He is also for higher taxes “unabashedly” so according to the LA Times. Harmer, on the other hand, is intent on “Growing the economy not the Government.” He understands that individuals produce prosperity and that more often than not government destroys that prosperity through wasteful spending, high tax rates and debt. Quite simply, we don’t need John Garamendi’s vote in Congress. We need more voices of reason.

Beyond that, there can be little doubt that the pickup of this seat would send an unmistakable message to Washington that (1) Pelosi & Company are moving too far to the Left and (2) that the voters have taken notice and are willing to strike back – much like the vote of May 19, 2009 in California rejecting tax increases.

In Matters To Californians. Can anyone say that California is fairly represented in the Congress? Much less the San Francisco Bay Area which has not a single Republican representative in House? Shouldn’t there be better balance when it comes to advocating the interests of all Californians? One party rule is not good for our Republic and, as we have seen, it is not good for California. It is not good for Republicans and, over time, it is not even good for Democrats. By bringing the California delegation into better balance, the interests of all Californians will be served thereby giving greater power to Californians in the halls of Congress. In other words, States not in play – don’t get play. It is time California had a greater voice – not just the same voice.

In Matters To California Republicans. In no uncertain terms, California Republicans need David Harmer. He is intellectually consistent and understands the liberating power of freedom versus the entrapping shackles of overbroad government programs. His inspirational voice, given a greater stage, can and will make a difference to our Party if not our State. His victory, which will signal the turning of the tide back against Washington, will inspire our Party like few victories have before. Indeed, not all victories are the same.

Please join the Harmer effort today at www.harmerforCongress.com . As Reagan said: If not now, when? If not us, who? Adding to that – If not this election – which election?

Thanks so much to the many volunteers that have worked endless hours to make victory possible in the race. There are certainly too many to name them all but consider Volunteer Wayne Overson who has made 29,731 calls.

Assemblyman Chuck Devore for lending volunteers, LA County Chair Jane Barnett who led volunteers from LA, Tulare County Chair James Henderson who led volunteers from Tulare and San Francisco Chair Howard Epstein who led volunteers from San Francisco to walk precincts in Contra Costa. Thanks to Sacramento County Chair Sue Blake, Sara Blicharz, Jason Scalese, Patty O’Day, Bud Warder, Margie Liberty, John Den Dulk, Darcy Linn, Molly Schweickert, Thomas Midanek, Chris Mayer, Adam Castle, Yvette Abreu, Cameron Wilkinson, Sharmine Danpour, Kathy Berla, Noelle Stinely, The RWF Groups from the greater Bay Area, The College Republicans, the Young Republicans and YRFC and countless others. A special thanks to Harmer campaign staff of Mike Caporusso, Christopher Del Beccaro and Mallory West for working ungodly hours to bring victory within reach. To Elayne Harmer for bringing her grace to this race and for her support of our cause not just her husband’s and, of course, to David Harmer for standing tall and standing for our right to preserve our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Thomas G Del Beccaro is Vice Chair of the California Republican Party and the Contra Costa County Republican party. Reposted from Political Vanguard