Cashing In On The Way To Congress

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Political Action Committee or PAC are just as much a part of American politics and the political process today  as caucuses, primaries, candidates, elections and voting themselves. PAC is the name given to a private group, no matter the size that is organized or aligns themselves with a political candidate to elect that candidate to advance the outcome of a political issue or legislation.

In the 2010 Race for the seat of Arizona’s 3^rd District candidates from both parties have utilized Political Action Committees funding to help them with their campaigns. Of the $1.3 million raised by the Republican candidate Ben Quayle’s campaign only $19,500 came from PACs, that’s only 1% of the total amount according to www.opensecrets.org. While Democratic candidate Jon Hulburd’s campaign received contributions from PAC’s adding up to $36,000, 5% of the $777,529 his campaigned raised in total. It makes a lot of sense that Hulburd would be receive more contributions from PAC’s because he is seen as the underdog in this race. Quayle leads him in the polls in a very republican district; he will need a lot of money to compete with favorite, to get his face seen, his plan of action heard and to level the financial playing field.

Click the link to better understand which of the top industries are giving to the candidates running for Congress in 3^rd District of Arizona.  http://www.opensecrets.org/races/pacs.php?cycle=2010&id=AZ03. If you notice the PAC's Ben Quayle utilizes are the business and industrial agenda of his local community, while Hulburd has to access money from Washington based groups tofund his campaign. Which is not pariticaluar help for Hulburds campaign given recent news of him being silenct from the on Ben Quayle’s call for him to return all campaign donations and renounce endorsements from the unions that are participating in the boycott of the state of Arizona. Read me at http://www.quayleforcongress.com/2010/09/02/hulburd-still-holding-onto-union-endorsements-and-cash/.

Political Heat Wave in Arizona

Ben Quayle on the Campaign Trail

Political Heat Wave

Political Heat Wave

            Campaign strategies are essential to running a successful campaign, how you interact with voters and portray yourself and your opponents can make or break your campaign. And even more important is how you get the voters to see you. Whether they align with you based on the issues, your personal character and how you make them view your opponents and their party.

Recently during a political ad, Ben Quayle called President Obama “the worst president ever.” And also stated that Washington need someone who would “knock the hell” out the place. These comments raise eyebrows in the Republican Party, especially those who don’t really agree with the Tea Party Movement and don’t really know how the victories for some tea party candidates will affect the Republican Party nationwide. Attacking the President will always draw controversy no matter what side you are on. You can check out Ben Quayle and his response to his statements at AZCentral. But even given this Quayle is still ahead in the polls. But by attack the President, the face of the Democratic Party, he sends a message that we can’t allow the Democrats any more leeway because they are making things worse, we can’t give them anymore power in Washington and make. He is challenging his opponent and his voting record. Quayle knows Hulburd’s alignment with Barack Obama in a majority Republican district will be hazardous to Hulburd campaign.

Jon Hulburd 'sCampaign Flyer

Jon Hulbard on the other hand is using a debate over debates method to challenge Ben Quayle. A debate over debates is what happens when an underdog in a political race challenges the front-runner to a series of debates. The front runner doesn't immediately respond to the request because, what's the point? The candidate is already in the lead so why risk a messup? And Hulburd is milking Quayle's silence for all it's worth, asking why he doesn’t want to debate? What does he have to hide? Since congressional Democrats are in danger of being swept out of office nationwide due lost faith in the Obama Administration and Democrats as a whole Hulbard will need all the tricks he can muster to stay alive in this race



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Since 1983 to the present Arizona’s 3rd District has had a Republican representative in the house. Dating back to Bob Stump (1983-2003), who previously was a Democrat and was the representative for the same district in (1977–1983) to John B. Shadegg (2003 – Present). When eight-term Republican Representative John Shadegg, made the surprise announcement earlier this year that he would not be seeking re-election, republicans lined up to run for the primary to try to make sure the keep this seat in a largely Republican district. Finally after a tight race between the Republican candidates, Ben Quayle was named as the republican nominee.

But the Republicans are not the only ones that see the importance of the seat in Arizona’s 3rd District. The Democrats, now more than ever realize the importance of becoming a strong presents in predominantly republican districts and acquire those seats to help propel the large amounts of change promised by the Obama administration. Businessman and Democrat Jon Hulburd, step up to the plate to be the democratic candidate which was easy since he ran unopposed. I chose this district because of the strong republican representation that the seat has had combined with the new immigration laws issued in Arizona recently.

Arizona has a large Mexican, and Latin American population a population that is still increasing. One has to assume that this portion of the voters will want to hear what the candidate’s positions are on Immigration Reform, Border Security, and Arizona State Law SB 1070 are and their views and proposed solution on these issue can either make or break their political campaign granting or taking away a large portion of votes. But even if Jon Hulburd manages to seal a large portion of the Latino population because of his proposed plans, will it be enough to combat the republican supremacy in the state of Arizona and win him the seat. A seat that has been held by a republican for the past 16 years, in a state that has voted republican in the past 3 presidential elections.



Overall this election will be closely watched by the media, and will be center of attention for both political parties. First because of the resignation of John B. Shadegg resignation, the Republican Party has had it for so long, the fact that it could become a democratic seat is news worth. Secondly immigration reform in Arizona has become a huge issue and a very controversial topic. Thirdly because of the candidates Ben Quayle the son of former Vice President Dan Quayle and Jon Hulburd who is not a politician and has no real politician background, but a businessman who has thrown himself into the ring and has managed to keep it close and interest.