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Howie Morgan, campaign manager for Minuteman founder, Jim Gilchrist, who is running for Congress, forwards a copy of this letter sent by Gilchrist to House Majority Leader, Tom Delay and to Speaker of the House, Dennis Hastert:
September 26, 2005
Congressman Tom Delay
House Majority Leader
242 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Majority Leader Delay,
Ever since I filed as a candidate for Congress in the 48th Congressional District, people have recognized my values and beliefs as similar to those of former President Reagan and the mainstream of the Republican Party. I am proud to carry those ideals to the voters of California as we go forth in my campaign.
Today I hereby declare to you, Speaker Hastert, and the rest of the House Caucus that upon election to the 48th Congressional District of California that I will organize with fellow conservative members as part of the Republican Caucus.
I strongly support a Constitutional conservative agenda that will work for Americans on issues like creating jobs, maintaining a strong national defense, protecting our national security, strengthening Social Security, providing real tax relief for working Americans, and making our country’s future brighter by improving our children’s education.
Sincerely,
Jim Gilchrist
Candidate for Congress
This is fascinating, inside-baseball look at a move by Gilchrist to make common cause with the Republican leadership. I think it's exactly the right way to go for the Gilchrist campaign. I also think the Republican leadership would profit by having someone like Gilchrist involved. It would assist them in moving toward a stronger position by the GOP on controlling the borders. It may be that whichever political party takes the lead on this key issue, will find that doing so wins votes in upcoming elections.
