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Congress has passed no meaningful energy legislation to move us towards lower gas prices and more American energy and now has recessed for a 5 week break. Republicans, including yours truly, wanted to speak more about that on the floor of the House this afternoon. The Pelosi majority took the unusual step of calling for immediate adjournment to prevent these speeches from going forward and turned off the cameras and microphones on the House floor. It’s one thing to not allow a vote on more energy production. It’s another to not even allow people to speak about it. I and...

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Earlier this week, Senator Hillary Clinton said "We didn't ask for George Bush's tax cuts. We didn't want them and we didn't need them." Earlier this year, Warren Buffett testified before Congress saying in part "I think we need to....take a little more out of the hides of guys like me." Barbara Streisand once said "Republicans cater to the rich. I'd rather pay more taxes, see social reform, health care and research for AIDS." All of these people could have voluntarily paid more in taxes. But they chose not to. Maybe that's because...

From Congressman John Campbell 's laptop to yours: Friday, May 11th, 2007 Final Warning of the Week: As bad as the stuff I sent you earlier in the week was, this next item may be the worst. Prepare thyself. Intelligence: Last night (or actually about 12:30AM this morning), the House passed a bill to fund our intelligence operations (CIA, NSA etc.). Many of the details of this bill are classified. But here's what I can tell you. Included in this bill you will find a directive from Congress that makes our intelligence agencies study global warming. Regardless of what you...

I can't keep from commenting on all the "protests" that went on around the country yesterday. So, here are my thoughts: May Day: Have you noticed the significance of the date that was picked for these protests? May Day has been a socialist holiday since the beginning of the Socialist/Marxist Movement in the late 19th century. For decades, we would watch TV clips of the Soviet Union's big May Day celebrations at Red Square where they would showcase their latest weaponry. May Day is a socialist/communist holiday. I do not think the choice of this day is any coincidence. What...

Last week California State Representative John Campbell won a special election to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat vacated when Chris Cox was appointed to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission this summer. But Campbell's victory, which was never in doubt, wasn't the headline of the election. Jim Gilchrist, founder of the volunteer border-watching group known as the Minutemen, ran as an independent on a border-security platform, and garnered about a quarter of the vote, 10% higher than his showing in the 19-candidate "jungle primary" in October. Campbell's share of the vote dropped a percentage point from the primary,...

The Hugh Hewitt Show is heard on 112 radio stations nationwide. You may obtain information about affiliates by e-mailing: johagan@hughhewitt.com. Location Call Letters Frequency Show Times Ashburn, GA WTIF 107.5 6-9 PM Sat., Sun Atlanta, GA WLTA 1400 AM 10-12 PM WNIV 970 AM 10-12 PM WGKA 1190 AM 6-9 PM - "Best of" 7-10 Sat. Bakersfield, CA KNZR 1560 AM 7-10 PM Baltimore, MD WITH 1230 AM 6-9 PM Bartlesville, OK KWON 1400 AM 7 PM Black Mountain, NC WFGW 1010 AM 6-9 PM Boone, IA KFFF 1260 AM 99.3 FM 5-8 PM Boston, MA WTTT 1150 AM 6-9...

The Hugh Hewitt Show is heard on 112 radio stations nationwide. You may obtain information about affiliates by e-mailing: johagan@hughhewitt.com. Location Call Letters Frequency Show Times Ashburn, GA WTIF 107.5 6-9 PM Sat., Sun Atlanta, GA WLTA 1400 AM 10-12 PM WNIV 970 AM 10-12 PM WGKA 1190 AM 6-9 PM - "Best of" 7-10 Sat. Bakersfield, CA KNZR 1560 AM 7-10 PM Baltimore, MD WITH 1230 AM 6-9 PM Bartlesville, OK KWON 1400 AM 7 PM Black Mountain, NC WFGW 1010 AM 6-9 PM Boone, IA KFFF 1260 AM 99.3 FM 5-8 PM Boston, MA WTTT 1150 AM 6-9...

Illegal Immigration: When a one-issue activist from a fringe party holds the Republican candidate to under 45% in GOP territory, it's time to take notice. If you're looking for the Orange County of pop culture and political lore, you'll find it in California's 48th Congressional District. This is the quintessential O.C., from storied beaches to rock-ribbed Republicanism. Outside the college enclave of U.C. Irvine, this is turf where the GOP reigns and its candidates usually win in a walk.

Today it is official, former State Senator John Campbell will take the Congressional seat vacated by SEC Chairman Chris Cox. Campbell is a solid conservative. In September, I had a chance to interview him during his race. I have republished that interview in full in the extended section. Read the whole thing, and you will see that Campbell will be a welcome addition for conservatives. Tim Chapman Interviews CA State Senator John Campbell Thursday, September 29, 2005 TC: We’ll start with some questions about conservatism in general. Can you explain to me, and to our readers, what you see as...

From today's Hotline: "~~~Don't Believe The Hype? Is "immigration" the great overlooked issue that is ready to shoot up the "importance" chart? Or is it simply the obsession of a passionate, and vocal, minority of GOPers? -- The results out of immigration's first big electoral test in CA 48 seem to favor the latter. Minuteman founder Jim Gilchrist (I) spent approx $500K (nearly 4 times the Dem nominee), was covered in the media as if he were the chief challenger to eventual winner John Campbell (R) and was running in one of the most immigration-focused CDs (the O.C.). -- And...

The Hugh Hewitt Show is heard on 112 radio stations nationwide. You may obtain information about affiliates by e-mailing: johagan@hughhewitt.com. Location Call Letters Frequency Show Times Ashburn, GA WTIF 107.5 6-9 PM Sat., Sun Atlanta, GA WLTA 1400 AM 10-12 PM WNIV 970 AM 10-12 PM WGKA 1190 AM 6-9 PM - "Best of" 7-10 Sat. Bakersfield, CA KNZR 1560 AM 7-10 PM Baltimore, MD WITH 1230 AM 6-9 PM Bartlesville, OK KWON 1400 AM 7 PM Black Mountain, NC WFGW 1010 AM 6-9 PM Boone, IA KFFF 1260 AM 99.3 FM 5-8 PM Boston, MA WTTT 1150 AM 6-9...

In a race that drew national attention, Sen. John Campbell (R-Irvine) held a wide lead throughout the evening, ending the night with nearly 45% of the vote. But it was Minuteman Project co-founder and first-time candidate Jim Gilchrest of the American Independent Party who drew the spotlight with his one-issue campaign... Gilchrest lost the election, but he found victory in his showing.

...What to conclude? Despite massive media attention and around-the-clock boosterism from local radio flaks and know-nothings John & Ken, the candidacy of anti-illegal immigration single issue candidate Jim Gilchrist could only muster 23,237 votes --less than one third of the Graham vote in November of 2004. No "Minuteman" candidate will ever have more favorable conditions than this special election, and still the Minuteman candidate failed miserably. As will a Congressman Tancredo if he mounts a "run" for the presidency. Hard truth: There is a small, but important anti-illegal immigrant vote. It is less than 10% in one of the most...

Orange County 48th Congressional District General Election December 6, 2005 Unofficial Results for Election Next Update: 0 Days 0 Hours 54 Minutes 0 Seconds Registration and Turnout Completed Precincts: 0 of 268 Reg/Turnout Percentage Total Registered Voters 405655 Precinct Registration 405655 Precinct Ballots Cast 0 0.0% Early Ballots Cast 0 0.0% Absentee Ballots Cast 0 0.0% Total Ballots Cast 0 0.0% UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 48th District Vote Count Percentage JOHN CAMPBELL (REP) 0 0.0% BRUCE COHEN (LIB) 0 0.0% STEVE YOUNG (DEM) 0 0.0% BÉA TIRITILLI (GRN) 0 0.0% JIM GILCHRIST (AI) 0 0.0%

The Hugh Hewitt Show is heard on 112 radio stations nationwide. You may obtain information about affiliates by e-mailing: johagan@hughhewitt.com. Location Call Letters Frequency Show Times Ashburn, GA WTIF 107.5 6-9 PM Sat., Sun Atlanta, GA WLTA 1400 AM 10-12 PM WNIV 970 AM 10-12 PM WGKA 1190 AM 6-9 PM - "Best of" 7-10 Sat. Bakersfield, CA KNZR 1560 AM 7-10 PM Baltimore, MD WITH 1230 AM 6-9 PM Bartlesville, OK KWON 1400 AM 7 PM Black Mountain, NC WFGW 1010 AM 6-9 PM Boone, IA KFFF 1260 AM 99.3 FM 5-8 PM Boston, MA WTTT 1150 AM 6-9...

Lake Forest, CA — Minuteman Project founder and 48th Congressional District candidate Jim Gilchrist – who this weekend garnered the endorsement of the National Border Patrol Council, the union that represents 10,000 front-line U.S. Border Patrol agents and employees – today criticized opponent John Campbell for “backsliding” on his support of the California Border Police Initiative. Campbell in a recent media interview confirmed his discomfort and lack of commitment towards the Initiative he supposedly co-sponsors. Campbell has “sold out all of the people who have donated money and who have ‘given their blood, sweat and tears’ to get this critical...

The Republican Party has nominated John Campbell to replace Chris Cox as representative of the people of the 48th Congressional Dist. in Ca. If you look at John Campbell's voting record in Saacramento you will see why I resigned from the NRC and the NRCC. One old friend of mine described John Campbell as, "A political Whore". Jim Gilchrist on the other hand is a true American (On the order of the original Miute men). He is the actual founder of the Minuteman Org.and should replace Cox.

ANAHEIM, California (Reuters) - The Republican favorite for a California congressional seat was forced into a runoff with Jim Gilchrist, founder of a volunteer border patrol group, and three other candidates after failing to capture a majority of the vote. With all precincts reporting in Tuesday's special election for the 48th Congressional district, former state Sen. John Campbell had collected 46 percent of the votes cast, followed by fellow Republican and former state Assemblywoman Marilyn Brewer at 16.7 percent. Gilchrist, who founded the Minuteman movement and is running as an American Independent Party candidate, drew 14.4 percent, followed by Democrat...

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) - Illegal immigration emerged as a critical issue in the race to fill the nation's only vacant House seat, as an anti-immigration activist siphoned off enough votes from the GOP-backed favorite to force a runoff election. State Sen. John Campbell finished with 46 percent of the vote in Tuesday's special election in Southern California's heavily Republican Orange County, but failed to gain the majority needed to avoid a runoff. He will face the top vote-getters from four other parties in the Dec. 6 election. Second-place finisher Marilyn Brewer, a moderate Republican who drew 17 percent of the...

Orange County 48th Congressional District Primary Election October 4, 2005, 10:09 PM Unofficial Results for Election Registration and Turnout Completed Precincts: 92 of 268 Reg/Turnout Percentage Total Registered Voters 402006 Precinct Registration 402006 Precinct Ballots Cast 12810 3.2% Early Ballots Cast 962 0.2% Absentee Ballots Cast 47440 11.8% Total Ballots Cast 61212 15.2% UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 48th District Vote Count Percentage JOHN CAMPBELL (REP) 29681 48.9% MARILYN C. BREWER (REP) 9607 15.8% JIM GILCHRIST (AI) 6313 10.4% STEVE YOUNG (DEM) 5831 9.6% JOHN GRAHAM (DEM) 2651 4.4% BEA FOSTER (DEM) 2192 3.6% DON UDALL (REP) 1127 1.9% JOHN KELLY...

This race to replace former Rep. Christopher Cox, who left Congress in August to become chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, includes 17 candidates – 10 Republicans, four Democrats and three independents – plus two write-ins. If any candidate gets 50 percent plus one vote, that person will automatically become the next House member from the coastal Newport Beach-based district. If not, a general election will be held Dec. 6 and the top vote-getters from each party will be on that ballot. The candidates for this race: Republicans: • Marilyn Brewer • John Campbell • David R. Crouch •...

We have 9 minutes left to see whom replaces Cox for our district, anyone hear how it is going? Any bets?

IRVINE, Calif. - Seventeen candidates qualified for Tuesday's special election to fill the nation's only vacant House seat, but the real contest in this affluent Orange County district was between the conservative and moderate factions of the Republican party. State Sen. John Campbell, a former car dealer endorsed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, was considered the front-runner for the 48th District seat relinquished by former Rep. Christopher Cox. But Marilyn Brewer, a former state assemblywoman with the endorsement of Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, was a strong contender who hoped to upset Campbell with a coalition of votes from moderate...

For 17 years, former Rep. Christopher Cox (R-Newport Beach) represented one of the most Republican districts in Congress, after besting 17 other candidates. Now, 17 more are on the ballot to succeed him. The result is a political free-for-all in coastal Orange County where candidates are struggling to capture the attention of District 48's 400,000 potential voters, including surfers and millionaires in Newport Beach, academics in Irvine and families in San Juan Capistrano. Getting the most attention and campaign money are two well-known Republican politicians from Irvine: state Sen. John Campbell and former Assemblywoman Marilyn Brewer. ... (snip) The election,...

: Radio hosts John & Ken will lead a town-hall discussion about illegal immigration. Assemblywoman Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Niguel, and Laguna Hills Mayor Randy Bressette will participate. Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Parkway. Free. RSVP at (949) 495-0730. 6 p.m. — Illegal immigration

ANAHEIM, CA — Attendees of the state convention of the California GOP were shocked and dismayed to learn that operatives of candidate John Campbell had attempted to move a resolution which threatened with “expulsion from the California Republican Party” any member of the state GOP who “supports, advocates, or assists in any way” the campaign of Congressional candidate “Minuteman” Jim Gilchrist. Paul Paule, who works closely with advisors of the Campbell campaign, introduced a draft resolution to the Rules Committee against Gilchrist which would have effectually made the State Chairman of the California Republican Party a “Grand Inquisitor” of political...

Gov. Schwarzenegger's latest green initiative – to blanket the state with solar power - has come under attack from, of all places, Democrats. The bill - SB 1 - shows once again how closely tied California's Democratic politicians are to organized labor, their biggest source of money. The Democrats talk a good game about improving the schools, helping the poor or protecting the environment. But on almost every issue, their actions come down to: What do the unions want? What the unions wanted was a guaranteed piece of the business. They amended the bill to require that only certified electricians...

With elections quickly approaching and controversy growing over the scheduling of one of the votes on a Jewish holiday, Orange County Registrar of Voters Steve Rodermund was placed on administrative leave this week without explanation. "It's a personnel matter," said County Executive Officer Thomas G. Mauk, who relieved Rodermund of his duties on Thursday. snip Rodermund's removal comes a little more than a month before a special primary election scheduled Oct. 4 in the race to fill Christopher Cox's 48th Congressional District seat. The Newport Beach Republican resigned this month to become chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The...

the founder of the Minuteman Project expects his notoriety as a border enforcer to help him win California's special election to replace former Rep. Christopher Cox.

WASHINGTON – The entrance of Minuteman Project founder Jim Gilchrist into the race to replace Christopher Cox in Congress could at most turn this special election into a referendum on federal immigration policy and at least turn up the heat on an already politically volatile issue. "I'm here today because, like you, I have grown weary of the decades-long refusal of the federal government to enforce immigration laws," Gilchrist said Friday on KFI/640 radio's "John and Ken Show," broadcast live from a hotel near the Ontario airport. "It is far better to have men and women in public office who...

Jim Gilchrist to run for Congress! Formally announces to packed ballroom On Friday, JIM GILCHRIST--founder of the Minuteman Project--told a vocal group of supporters who filled a ballroom of the Ayres Hotel in Ontario, California, that he has decided to run for Congress in California's 48th District. The enthusiastic crowd heard Jim formally enter the race for a seat vacated by the recent appointment of Rep. Chris Cox to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The announcement was carried live on KFI's John and Ken Show, and excerpts were repeated throughout the day on the popular radio station. Below is the...

Marilyn Brewer endorsed by Sen. John McCain; John Campbell backed by Lincoln Club.

California state Senator John Campbell, the front-runner in the yet-to-be announced speecial election to succeed Christopher Cox (R-Calif), already has a full team of consultants in place.

Campbell picking up endorsements To some GOP observers, state senator is front runner for Rep. Chris Cox's seat. Now that state Sen. Dick Ackerman is out of the picture, state Sen. John Campbell is picking up some of the endorsements Ackerman had claimed in the bid to replace Rep. Chris Cox in the U.S. House. Cox, who was first elected to represent the 48th Congressional District in 1988, was tabbed by President Bush on June 2 to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. He must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate, but hearings have not yet been scheduled. Campbell now...

It's official: Newport-Mesa Sen. John Campbell announced Friday that he will run for Rep. Chris Cox's seat in Congress...So far Campbell, Ackerman and former Assemblywoman Marilyn Brewer of Newport Beach are the only definite contenders. A host of other names, including Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector John Moorlach of Costa Mesa and former state Sen. John Lewis, have surfaced as potential candidates, but most are waiting to see what else happens before they commit.

The state Senate GOP leader's withdrawal makes Irvine's Campbell the front-runner for Cox's congressional seat when he takes over the SEC. State Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman announced today that he is dropping out of the race to replace Rep. Christopher Cox, who is expected to resign his seat to become head of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ackerman, an Irvine resident, became the early front-runner when Cox's nomination to the SEC top post was announced by President George W. Bush on June 2. But that began to change Friday, when state Sen. John Campbell entered the race and immediately...

State Senator John Campbell just announced on The Hugh Hewitt Show that he will be running to replace congressman Chris Cox, who is leaving to be the new head of the SEC. John Campbell has earned my endorsement. He has been a great spokesman for the conservative cause while in Sacramento, and would be a great congressman. He is the author of a tight spending cap initiative that Governor Schwarzenegger unfortunately did not choose to support. What really earned my support was that he is in touch with talk radio and blogs, recently putting up his own blog, California Confidential....

Here's what to cut: irresponsibility State would be solvent soon if spending were tied to population, inflation By John Campbell, Republican state senator from Irvine Have you seen the movie "Groundhog Day" with Bill Murray? In the film, Murray's character relives the same day over and over again, waking up each morning to the same alarm and the same music at the same time and doing the same things. Since 2000, California has been locked in a "Groundhog Day" of sorts relative to our state budget. Every year for five straight years, we hear about the deficit this year and...

Claim: Vietnam veteran (and former POW) Admiral Jeremiah Denton was prevented from speaking before the California Assembly on Independence Day 2004. Status: True.

I want to find out if any Freeper can answer the question posed above. Is there a legitimate reason that every network, even and especially FoxNews have not covered the Adm Denton snub by the CA Democrats?I have alerted O'Reilly, Brit, Carl Cameron, Sean, Drudge, Townhall's C-Log, WSJ's Taranto, everyone I can think of.So far this story has appeared in FreeRep, HumanEvents, SacramentoUnion, WND, NewsMax [after I gave Carl Limbacher a heads-up] and an inside Politics story in the WashTimes.But NOTHING ON FOXNEWS! All JULY 4TH WEEKEND!A story this explosive could cost the Dems hundreds of thousands of votes, [if...

<p>SACRAMENTO - In a surprise move, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger took sides Wednesday in the March 2 primary election that pits two GOP assemblymen running for an Orange County seat in the state Senate.</p> <p>The endorsement of John Campbell of Irvine came just one week after his rival, Ken Maddox of Garden Grove, refused to line up behind Proposition 57, the governor's plan to borrow $15 billion to refinance the state's deficit.</p>

California Assemblyman John Campbell has provided a form for all those in California to use when paying the ILLEGAL New Car Tax. http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/adm/adm399.pdf