Bill VanDeWeghe | Bill VanDeWeghe: For US

The San Diego Union-Tribune Endorses VanDeWeghe

Partial Endorsement List

* The San Diego Union Tribune
* Congressman William Thomas - Chairman, House Ways & Means Committee
* Congressman Duncan Hunter
* Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham
* Congressman Darrell Issa
* Senator Bob Dole
* Honorable Brian Bilbray - Former Congressman, 49th Congressional District
* Ambassador Robert Ellsworth
* The National Defense PAC
* State Senator Bill Morrow
* Assemblyman Mark Wyland
* Assemblywoman Charlene Zettel
* Assemblyman Jay La Suer
* Assemblywoman Patricia Bates
* County of San Diego Supervisor - Dianne Jacob
* Council member Brian Maienschein, Fifth District
* Council member Craig Lake, City of Lemon Grove
* Council member Jill Greer, City of Lemon Grove
* Council member Bob McClellan, City of El Cajon
* Council member Barry Jantz, City of La Mesa
* Council member Jerome Stocks, City of Encinitas
* Casey Gwinn - San Diego City Attorney
* Ron Nehring - Chairman, San Diego County Republican Party
* Pat and Bob Whalen
* Kitty and Paul Neuharth
* Doris and Norm Parker
* Carol and Tony DuPont
* Ward Connerly - Chairman, California Civil Rights Initiative Campaign
* Lincoln Club of San Diego
* California Congress of Republicans - San Diego
* Young Republican Federation of California
* California Young Republicans Inc.
* San Diego State Young Republicans
* University of California, San Diego College Republicans
* California Black Republican Council of San Diego
* Rick Winet - President, La Mesa-Spring Valley School Board
* Med Beauregard - Vice President, La Mesa-Spring Valley School Board
* John Cubello - Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, ITT Technical Institute - San Diego
* Dennis Snyder - Executive Director, Escondido Charter High School
* Gary Cass - Grossmont School Board
* Jim Kelly - San Diego County School Board
* Penny Halgren - La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
* Dinesh D’Souza - Former Senior Domestic Policy Analyst - Reagan Administration
* Tim Kane - Republican Primary Opponent
* Rear Admiral USN (Ret.) - George R. Worthington
* Brigadier General USAF (Ret.) - Robert Cardenas
* Rear Admiral USN (Ret.) - Richard Lyon - Former Mayor of Oceanside
* Major General (Ret.) Robert R. Hicks Jr. - Former Head of Joint Task Force Olympics
* Rear Admiral USN (Ret.) - Raymond W. Burk
* Captain USN (Ret.) and Mrs. Roy Edgar McCoy
* Denny Shaw - Former Undersecretary of the Defense Department and the Department of the Navy
* Frederick P. Hitz, Esq. - Former Inspector General for the Central Intelligence Agency
* Mike Williams - LCDR, USN (Ret) - San Diego County Central Committee member, 78th Caucus
* Christian Krejcik - President, San Diego State Young Republicans
* Scott Barnett - President & CEO, Lincoln Club of San Diego - Former Executive Director, San Diego Taxpayers Association
* Rick Otis - Chairman, Adam Smith Institute, San Diego
* Martin Bloxham - President, California Congress of Republicans, San Diego
* Roxana Foxx - Past Chair, San Diego County Republican Party; Past President, San Diego Lincoln Club
* Sam Hardage - Past Chair, San Diego County Republican Party
* Kay Spafford - Past President, San Diego County Federation of Republican Women; Chair, Area 18 (San Diego County) Bush/Cheney 2000
* Dawn Sebaugh - Past President, San Diego County Federation of Republican Women
* Shirley Kaltenborn - Past President, San Diego County Federation of Republican Women
* Vivian Hardage - Past President, Fairbanks Republican Women Federated
* Sean Salazar - Former Candidate, California’s 53rd Congressional District
* Charles Robertson - Former Candidate, California’s 53rd Congressional District
* Otto Emme - Former Candidate, California’s 76th Assembly District
* Michele Nash-Hoff - Former Candidate, 76th & 78th Assembly Districts
* Thomas Martin - Past President, 2001 Clairemont Town Council
* Alan Smith - Former Co-chair SD County Candidate Recruitment Task Force
* Gene Ray - CEO, Titan Corporation
* Linden Blue - General Atomics
* David Hale - CEO, CancerVax Corporation
* Paul Laikind, Ph.D - Chairman and CEO of Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
* Tracy Kohlenberg - Vice President, Business Development & Corporate Counsel Senomyx, Inc
* Myke Shelby - Radio talk show host; Owner, San Diego Harley Davidson
* Jean Roesch, Ph.D - Board of Trustees, Southwestern College
* Michael McSweeney - Past President, San Diego County Young Republicans
* Dr. John Steel - Former Candidate - 49th Congressional & 78th Assembly Districts
* Raoul Lowery Contreras
* Jim Edwards
* Hugh Story
* Dwight L. & Betsy Johnson
* Mark Pulliam
* Dr. Tom Sherman
* Dr. MaryRose Consiglio
* Greg Stein - Candidate 75th Assembly District
* Karolyn Dorsee - Owner, Dorsee Productions
* Capt. Ira S. Richman (USMM) - President & CEO, IMSSCO Inc.
* Mary L. Y. Richman - CFO, IMSSCO Inc.
* John Hawkins - Owner, Cloud 9 Shuttle
* Patrick Fulton - Vice President Operations, Performance Contractors Inc.
* Michael Morton - President, The Brigantine Restaurant Corporation
* Ron Zappardino - Proprietor, Top O’ the Cove
* Andrew Kline - President & CEO, Kline & Associates
* Mike Orlando - The Orlando Company
* Nicholas S. Alston - Vice President/Partner, Dwyer-Curlett, Inc.
* Peter Thompson
* Wendy Patrick
* Jennifer L. Perkins

* October, 23 2002 - Congressional Candidate Bill VanDeWeghe Gets The San Diego Union Tribune’s Endorsement

* October, 14 2002 - Senior Retired Military Leaders join Congressional Candidate Bill VanDeWeghe

* October, 10 2002 - Bill VanDeWeghe Blasts Davis’ Vote on Iraq

* Sept 26, 2002 - VanDeWeghe Voices Support ForCamp Pendleton’s Environmental Exemption

* Sept 3, 2002 - Bill VanDeWeghe Launches First Television Attack Against His Opponent Susan Davis

* July 29, 2002 - Congressional Candidate Bill VanDeWeghe Exposes His Opponent’s Voting Record On National Security

* July 26, 2002 - Congressional Candidate Bill VanDeWeghe Exposes His Opponent’s Voting Record On National Security

* June 26, 2002 - Congressional Candidate Bill VanDeWeghe Opposes Appeals Court Ruling On Pledge Of Allegiance

* April 12, 2002 - Taxpayers Group Gives San Diego Congresswoman Susan Davis An “F” Rating

* April 5, 2002 - Senator and former Presidential Candidate Bob Dole Endorse Bill Vandeweghe

* March 12, 2002 - Bill Vandeweghe Wins the Republican Nomination

* March 5, 2002 - Bill Vandeweghe Goes to the Polls in Point Loma

* March 1, 2002 - Bill Vandeweghe Takes Show on the Road for 53 Straight Hours

* February 12, 2002 - Endorsement from Congressman Bill Thomas, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee

* January 29, 2002 - VanDeWeghe Stands Behind President On Defense and Economic Proposals

* January 24, 2002 - Top Pick For California’s Young Republicans

* January 16, 2002 - Endorsement From San Diego City Councilman Brian Maienschein

* January 14, 2002 - California Congress of Republicans Back VanDeWeghe

* January 4, 2002 - San Diego City Attorney Casey Gwinn Endorses VanDeWeghe

* December 27, 2001 - VanDeWeghe Gets Major Endorsement From State Senator Bill Morrow

* December 21, 2001 - Congressional Candidate Bill VanDeWeghe Gets Big Boost from Brian Bilbray

* December 18, 2001 - Congressional Candidate Bill VanDeWeghe Gets Key Endorsement From Congressman Duncan Hunter

* December 13, 2001 - Bill VanDeWeghe Gets Support From One of San Diego’s Most Powerful Political Action Committee

* December 5, 2001 - Bill VanDeWeghe Gains Support of Assemblywoman Patricia Bates

* November 20, 2001 - Congressional Candidate Bill Vandeweghe Wins Support of Congressman Randy “Duke” Cunningham

* November 8, 2001 - VanDeWeghe Gets Critical Backing From National Defense PAC

* November 1, 2001 - Bill VanDeWeghe Gets Nod From Three Local State Assembly Members

* October 17, 2001 - Congressman Darrell Issa Endorses Bill Vandeweghe

* October 5, 2001 - National Journal’s Congress Daily AM

* October 2, 2001 - Bill VanDeWeghe Makes Bid for 53rd Congressional Seat

* September, 2001 - Meet the Candidates Corner from the Trunk Line. La Jolla Republican Women, Federated

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Thank you for your support,
Bill

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Date: December 6, 2001
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Bobby Vassallo Breakfast
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Event with the Muslim Community
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San Diego Alliance for Asian Pacific Islander Association Forum
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Meet and Greet Cocktail Reception
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Coronado RWF Forum
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Rancho Santa Fe Republican Women Federated “Pass the Hat” Breakfast
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AARP Debate
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Revitalizing our Economy
Improving our Schools
A Strong America
Energy Solutions

ISSUES/VOTING BREAKDOWN
BILL VANDEWEGHE SUSAN DAVIS
Defense/Security
• Nat’l Missile Defense SUPPORT OPPOSE
• R&D of Space-Based Nat’l Missile Def SUPPORT OPPOSE
• Troops on Border SUPPORT OPPOSE
• Fed. Funds to Deport Aliens Convicted of Crime SUPPORT OPPOSE
• Customs Border Anti-Terrorism Package SUPPORT OPPOSE
• U.S. Funding for Int’l Criminal Court OPPOSE SUPPORT
Economy
• Bush 9/11 Economic Stimulus Package SUPPORT OPPOSE
• Tax Cuts (AMT, Estate, Capital Gains) SUPPORT OPPOSE
• Permanent Tax Cut SUPPORT OPPOSE
Environment
• Increase EPA Personnel Funding SUPPORT OPPOSE
• Cut Clean Coal Tech Funding OPPOSE SUPPORT
Education
• Education Savings Accounts SUPPORT OPPOSE
Energy
• Bush Energy Plan SUPPORT OPPOSE

Revitalizing our Economy

Bill has worked with a wide range of San Diego residents, companies and industries over the past 10 years. He knows first hand what high taxes and excessive regulation can do to our businesses. San Diego’s economy must be able to attract environmentally friendly businesses and industries that will provide high income jobs for our citizens. Biotech, high tech, and aerospace are just a few examples of the industries that provide so much to our local economy in the form of jobs, investments and charitable contributions. Efforts must be made to ensure that they, and similar industries, are attracted to San Diego so that the environment and lifestyle we enjoy can flourish for many years to come.

Taxes must be decreased or limited wherever possible. Families and individuals must have the opportunity to invest in their futures, and to stimulate the economy. The Capital Gains Tax, Alternative Minimum Tax and the Estate Tax are examples of the burdens that need to be reduced or eliminated.

On the National level, Bill supports contracting more services out to the private sector. He believes that our Government must be held accountable based on the benefits they provide and the costs that they incur. Government cannot become so large that it is unresponsive, nor so detached that it forgets its purpose of serving the people who pay for it to run. Departments should be subject to performance and audit standards that reflect business practices in the private sector.

Improving our Schools

Schools hold the future for our children, our families, our businesses and our government. If we fail to provide our children with the tools they will need to become productive and patriotic citizens, then we have failed our society as a whole. Taxpayers deserve school systems that provide the education that not only covers the basics, but that also prepares students for the competition they will face in a global economy.

Benefits for teachers must be increased, and there must be accountability to ensure that all schools are achieving standards that parents and teachers believe are important. High quality education must be available for all our students, leaving no school district or group of students behind.

Beyond high standards for performance, students must have access to computers and the technology that is an increasingly larger part of our growth as a nation. Bill supports increased funding for classroom technology efforts. Just as California leads the world in high technology, our classrooms should do the same.

A Strong America

As a former Army Captain, Bill understands the need for a stronger national defense. He will fight to ensure that the military has the necessary personnel, equipment, and funding to provide for our nation’s security. Specifically, he supports efforts to increase pay for members of our armed forces. Active duty personnel and their families deserve housing, adequate pay and facilities that reflect our appreciation for their service to our country. Veterans must have benefits and assistance which demonstrates the nation’s gratitude for their contributions and sacrifices.

Generations of Americans have worked and, in many cases died, so that we could enjoy the benefits that this nation has to offer. The only way to ensure that America is free from threats, and that democracy is secure for others, is for America to continue to develop the sophisticated defense measures needed to cope with an increasingly complex world.

Security comes from being prepared and determined. As a leader in the world community, America must accept the responsibility and costs that are part of setting an example for other nations.

Energy Solutions

California must be able to provide affordable energy for its homes and businesses. The solution to our current energy crisis is multi-faceted and complex, but it must involve the following:

New generation facilities: Prior to this year, there had been no new power generators built in California. Bill believes we need to streamline the construction process to allow more generators to be brought online.

Funding for alternative energy sources: Bill will fight to provide increased funding for research into renewable energy sources. We must realistically accept the challenge of generating more energy, while at the same time preserving our environment.

Revitalizing our Economy
Improving our Schools
A Strong America
Energy Solutions

ISSUES/VOTING BREAKDOWN
BILL VANDEWEGHE SUSAN DAVIS
Defense/Security
• Nat’l Missile Defense SUPPORT OPPOSE
• R&D of Space-Based Nat’l Missile Def SUPPORT OPPOSE
• Troops on Border SUPPORT OPPOSE
• Fed. Funds to Deport Aliens Convicted of Crime SUPPORT OPPOSE
• Customs Border Anti-Terrorism Package SUPPORT OPPOSE
• U.S. Funding for Int’l Criminal Court OPPOSE SUPPORT
Economy
• Bush 9/11 Economic Stimulus Package SUPPORT OPPOSE
• Tax Cuts (AMT, Estate, Capital Gains) SUPPORT OPPOSE
• Permanent Tax Cut SUPPORT OPPOSE
Environment
• Increase EPA Personnel Funding SUPPORT OPPOSE
• Cut Clean Coal Tech Funding OPPOSE SUPPORT
Education
• Education Savings Accounts SUPPORT OPPOSE
Energy
• Bush Energy Plan SUPPORT OPPOSE

Revitalizing our Economy

Bill has worked with a wide range of San Diego residents, companies and industries over the past 10 years. He knows first hand what high taxes and excessive regulation can do to our businesses. San Diego’s economy must be able to attract environmentally friendly businesses and industries that will provide high income jobs for our citizens. Biotech, high tech, and aerospace are just a few examples of the industries that provide so much to our local economy in the form of jobs, investments and charitable contributions. Efforts must be made to ensure that they, and similar industries, are attracted to San Diego so that the environment and lifestyle we enjoy can flourish for many years to come.

Taxes must be decreased or limited wherever possible. Families and individuals must have the opportunity to invest in their futures, and to stimulate the economy. The Capital Gains Tax, Alternative Minimum Tax and the Estate Tax are examples of the burdens that need to be reduced or eliminated.

On the National level, Bill supports contracting more services out to the private sector. He believes that our Government must be held accountable based on the benefits they provide and the costs that they incur. Government cannot become so large that it is unresponsive, nor so detached that it forgets its purpose of serving the people who pay for it to run. Departments should be subject to performance and audit standards that reflect business practices in the private sector.

Improving our Schools

Schools hold the future for our children, our families, our businesses and our government. If we fail to provide our children with the tools they will need to become productive and patriotic citizens, then we have failed our society as a whole. Taxpayers deserve school systems that provide the education that not only covers the basics, but that also prepares students for the competition they will face in a global economy.

Benefits for teachers must be increased, and there must be accountability to ensure that all schools are achieving standards that parents and teachers believe are important. High quality education must be available for all our students, leaving no school district or group of students behind.

Beyond high standards for performance, students must have access to computers and the technology that is an increasingly larger part of our growth as a nation. Bill supports increased funding for classroom technology efforts. Just as California leads the world in high technology, our classrooms should do the same.

A Strong America

As a former Army Captain, Bill understands the need for a stronger national defense. He will fight to ensure that the military has the necessary personnel, equipment, and funding to provide for our nation’s security. Specifically, he supports efforts to increase pay for members of our armed forces. Active duty personnel and their families deserve housing, adequate pay and facilities that reflect our appreciation for their service to our country. Veterans must have benefits and assistance which demonstrates the nation’s gratitude for their contributions and sacrifices.

Generations of Americans have worked and, in many cases died, so that we could enjoy the benefits that this nation has to offer. The only way to ensure that America is free from threats, and that democracy is secure for others, is for America to continue to develop the sophisticated defense measures needed to cope with an increasingly complex world.

Security comes from being prepared and determined. As a leader in the world community, America must accept the responsibility and costs that are part of setting an example for other nations.

Energy Solutions

California must be able to provide affordable energy for its homes and businesses. The solution to our current energy crisis is multi-faceted and complex, but it must involve the following:

New generation facilities: Prior to this year, there had been no new power generators built in California. Bill believes we need to streamline the construction process to allow more generators to be brought online.

Funding for alternative energy sources: Bill will fight to provide increased funding for research into renewable energy sources. We must realistically accept the challenge of generating more energy, while at the same time preserving our environment.

There are many things that people can assist with, but in the initial phases of a campaign, perhaps the most important is money. Money not only buys those things that we use to get our message out, but it also lets us find out where our message needs to be sent. We need your help to make it happen. Every little bit makes a difference.

Thank you for your support,

Bill

If you’d like to volunteer or submit a pledge amount, please fill out the form below:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip ,
Phone:
E-Mail:
Employer:
Pledge Amount:
We are now taking contributions online via a secure page. If you would like to use a credit card to contribute, click here.

What are you willing to do?

Serve on Finance Committee
Volunteer for Phone Bank
Walk Precinct
Work Election Day
Stuff Envelopes
Yard Sign
Bumper Sticker
Other

The maximum contribution allowed by law is $1000 per individual. Corporate donations are prohibited. Political contributions are not deductible for tax purposes.