During the recent congressional primary race, U.S. Rep.-elect Doug LaMalfa joined other candidates attending a political forum in declaring he would vote against increasing the nation’s debt ceiling.
It’s likely he’ll get a chance real soon to put his words into action.
Dare I say: Will LaMalfa keep his promise or succumb to the pressures of party politics?
For months, I’ve struggled to decide how I would vote in the upcoming 1st congressional district election. As a long-time conservative and registered republican, it should have been an easy decision.
The idea of even considering a democrat was a chilling, even frightening, thought.
In the end, though, it boiled down to a vote either for principle or for party.
With less than a month to go before Election Day, I’ve come to a decision. It was not easy. But, I’m proud to say, principle wins . . . as it should each and every time.
As John Quincy Adams so aptly put it long ago, “Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.”
According to American Heritage, principle is defined as “a rule or standard, especially of good behavior: a man of principle.”
And, my friends, there’s the rub when it comes to Doug LaMalfa. Frankly, at least in my opinion, he’s racked up an unacceptable litany of what I’ll simply describe as ‘misbehaviors’.
Sure, democratic congressional candidate, Jim Reed, is far from perfect. But, I know him to be an honest and principled man. And that, alone, makes him deserving of my support.
For me, principle always trumps party.
Dare I say, what’s most important to you . . . principle or party?
Many of the politicians who are in office today cannot be trusted.
Unfortunately, the big-money, special-interest groups often hiding in the wings are doing all they can to influence our elected leaders. And, of course, you and I will most likely never know who these big-money people are.
On the other hand, the only people in our government I feel can be trusted are those who serve or have served in our military. They have done a superb job in defending our freedoms over these many years.
When you get ready to cast your vote in the upcoming election, please use your important vote for candidates you feel you can trust and who cannot be bought by these special-interest groups.
I, personally, am backing a retired colonel of the U.S. Air Force of 26 years, Pete Stiglich, for U.S. Congress in California’s 1st Congressional District. He has impressed me with his knowledge, his integrity, and his love for America. And, most of all, Colonel Pete has my complete trust and confidence.
With Colonel Pete, America always comes first. Like he always says, “No more personal, political or special interests over what’s best for America.”
Colonel Pete gets it exactly right when he says it’s time to begin Putting America First.
Pete Stiglich is a community and Veteran activist from Cottonwood, California. After 26 years of dedicated service, he retired as a Colonel from the United States Air Force in 2006.
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