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Walking to Retire Zoe Lofgren

By Edward Gonzalez, on May 28, 2010

The two events last night went extremely well.  The Campaign for Liberty event was a lively, free flowing discussion with an incredibly well educated audience. The Second Amendment Council was a forum between me and other congressional candidates.  This audience was very focused on the federal government’s encroachment on California’s State sovereignty.  I received new volunteers and donations at both events.

As you all know, the June 8th Primary is fast approaching.  I am currently on the ballot as a Libertarian, but I am also seeking the Republican nomination.  I need 2,053 Republicans to write my name in on the ballot. So please, email and call all your friends in Silicon Valley and tell them to write-in Edward Gonzalez for U.S. Representative.  

For those of you who want to help retire the ultra liberal, big government, 15 year incumbent, Zoe Lofgren, send the campaign an email and either I or a volunteer coordinator will get in touch.  

Vote No on Prop 14

By Edward Gonzalez, on May 24, 2010

Proposition 14 is bad for California in a number of different ways. 


1.  It drastically reduces voter choice by destroying all smaller political parties.
2.  It practically guarantees an incumbent's reelection.  In the State of Washington, last election cycle 123/124 incumbents were reelected using the so-called "open primary" system.
3.  It will be more expensive to run campaigns, guaranteeing that only the already politically well connected will have their voices heard.


There are many more reasons why this measure is bad for voters and our democratic republic.  For more information go to http://www.stoptoptwo.org/. 


Defending Rand Paul

By Edward Gonzalez, on May 21, 2010

Rand Paul has come under attack for his views on civil liberties.  I want to say that I agree with Rand Paul on this issue and have stated so clearly on numerous occasions.  The question isn't, "Is racism wrong?"  Of course it is.  The question is, "What is the best way to fight racism?"


The civil liberties movement was and certainly still is important to justice and equality within the United States.  However, I think we have gone too far in the opposite direction with programs like affirmative action and so-called "hate crimes."  A person should be hired based solely on their ability to do the job and a person should be prosecuted based soley on their crimial actions. 


For more on my thoughts on racism and civil liberties, see here.

Zoe Lofgren vs. Edward Gonzalez

By Edward Gonzalez, on May 12, 2010

Lets take a minute to compare and contrast the views of Zoe Lofgren and Edward Gonzalez.

  Zoe Lofgren Edward Gonzalez
Bailouts for Banks Yes No
Bailouts for Car Companies Yes No
Increasing the National Debt Yes No
Government Run Health Care Yes No

No Child Left Behind

Yes

No

The choice is clear.  If you love personal liberty, free markets, and the Constitution; vote Edward Gonzalez for Congress.

Attention Republicans! Write-in Edward Gonzalez on June 8th

By Edward Gonzalez, on May 10, 2010

As many of you know, there is no Republican on the ballot to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives for California's 16th congressional district.  CD 16 covers much of San Jose and Silicon Valley.  While I am already on the ballot as a Libertarian, I have also submitted my name to be a write-in candidate for the Republican nomination.


If you prize personal liberty, free markets, and The Constitution, write-in Edward Gonzalez.