I would attribute my victory to several things.My
message has content. Others have been sending flyers saying, "I am concerned,"
and "I am qualified," never naming a single issue for which they will stand.
Instead, I have offered substance. These challenges and my web site are an indication of
that. Others subscribe to the philosophy of "say as little as possible and this way
more people will agree with you." I believe that I must state issues clearly, offer
rational solutions, and back them up with reasoned arguments. People want a real fighter,
not another compromising politician.
I have been able to back my message with history. Many candidates have said that they
are pro-life, but their only justification is, "I have written checks for
years," or "I have carried a sign." I have experience with a frontline
ministry, serving women one-on-one. As another example, all have said that they support
the Second Amendment, justifying it by saying they hunt, or "because it is
important." Several times, at gun shows, someone has asked, "How can I believe
that you will be any different once you are in Washington?" My answer has been,
"I carry a gun." The typical response was a smile of satisfaction.
I have revolutionized the campaign process by the use of email and the web, while some
of the candidates have tried to buy this election with $7,000, or even $71,000, of their
own money. They litter public right-of-ways with campaign signs, to show that they can
spend their money. I have a multitude of billboards that demonstrate a personal commitment
by those who paid to put them up.
I have been promoting fundamental issues, not peripheral ones. I have offered real
solutions to reduce the size of government, and eliminate federal income taxes (September
2 challenge), rather than taking bows for being against the marriage tax penalty. I have
discussed the Life issue in detail (August 31 challenge) and supported the Right to Life
Act, rather than just simply taking the easy way by standing against partial birth
abortion. I have argued for impeachment (August 26 challenge), rather than jumping on the
bandwagon of asking for the President’s resignation. I have also argued the Second
Amendment from the foundational reason for its existence (September 1 challenge), rather
than just supporting those who want to hunt.
Finally, and most importantly, for more than a year many people within the district,
around the state, and across the nation, have been in prayer for this election. Their
prayers have deeply humbled me. To God be the glory!
