Comments on: Ward: War Through Weakness

By: District 5 voter

District 5 voter — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:51:11 +0000

The majority of the politicians I have met, I would not want representing me. Having met and liked David Schweikert, I thought that there was no to look further. However, having now checked out Jim Ward on the issues, and after looking into his background, I see that Ward is a very legitimate candidate. Also, after reading the actual names and comments of those who signed that petition, it turned out to be nothing worth noting, over obsessive gamers with no one else to blame for a game not being everything they hoped for… and they seemed to criticize Ward despite the game’s success on the market. David has experience in politics, while Jim, without having held public office, has proven himself through success in running several businesses on an international scale. Since Harry Mitchell is the true opposition, I hope that Jim and David won’t sling too much mud.

By: Mark Vice

Mark Vice — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:48:44 +0000

Great post!

By: Bob Littlefield

Bob Littlefield — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 05:57:49 +0000

How funny that these posts have morphed from a discussion of foreign policy to a back-and-forth about Schweikert vs. Ward. I have lived in this district since 1984. I know Harry Mitchell. He is a nice person, but he has become part of the Obama regime which is destroying the USA, and so he must be replaced. I also know David. He is also a nice person. But this election is about who has the best shot at winning in November. As an earlier poster noted, David couldn’t beat Harry in a heavily Republican district last time around. We simply cannot afford a repeat of the 2008 scenario where the bitter battle between David and Susan allowed Harry to win (those of you who threw personal barbs at Ward please take note of how this tacky strategy helps the Democratic incumbent). That is why I endorsed Ward early on, I believe that he is the best candidate for Republicans to put up against Harry in November. It’s as simple as that.

By: Organizingmom

Organizingmom — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:32:33 +0000

Great article Mr. Ward. I am proud to be a supporter of this fiscal conservative, successful business leader, believer in our free market system and most importantly a believer and supporter of the Constitution of the United States of America! We do NOT need any more career politicians in Washington which makes Mr. Ward a breath of fresh air and he will be a great representative from the 5th Congressional District of the State of Arizona.

By: Georgia Wolfe

Georgia Wolfe — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:54:50 +0000

Ward’s comments are spot on – and although I’m not in his District, he has my support as a “seat is a seat” and I’m in favor of retiring Pelosi’s man Harry. I’ve been closely watching and listening to Jim Ward and I believe he can and will retire Harry Mitchell and go on to represent AZ in the esteemed company of those like Ernest McFarland (WWII GI Bill initiator),Carl Hayden (CAP), Barry Goldwater, John Rhodes and John Shadegg. I don’t care where he worked most of his life, he’s the person to best represent my “working man’s” values.

By: Republican Partisan

Republican Partisan — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:53:01 +0000

Jim Ward has had a successful business career that spans almost three decades. He grew his former company from $100 million in sales to over $500 million. His staff gave him a going away party that was attended by almost all of his employees. The entire affair was videoed by Lucas Films. I am sure that Jim would be happy to let any interested person to see it. Jim’s thoughtful piece speaks to what needs to change in this country. Rather than criticize a fellow Republican, shouldn’t we be directly our vitriol towards those in Washington who got us into this mess. Let’s hope that this primary does not degenerate into another fiasco like 2008 when we ended up losing the election because of party infighting. The crisis is in Washington, not in Arizona. Jim Ward is not the problem. Harry Mitchell, Barack Obama, Nancy Polosi, Harry Reid, Band their fellow Democrats are the problem. None of these people have ever made a payroll or worked in the private sector. They have spent their entire lives living off the taxes paid by you and me and should be replaced with talented, well-educated men and women. The country desperately cries out for positive, not negative change. Our party requires a winner. We need someone like Jim Ward.

By: Patrick A. Kujawa

Patrick A. Kujawa — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:58:14 +0000

District 5 voter – while I’d vote for anyone other than Harry Mitchell, you forgot to mention that David Schweikert LOST last time and had a very nasty mud-throwing contest with Susan Bitter-Smith. You might like him, but be careful when going on the offensive against Jim Ward, who is a very decent man with STRONG conservative principles. Those who live in glass houses should not throw rocks.

By: Patrick A. Kujawa

Patrick A. Kujawa — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:45:20 +0000

Having served as a United States Naval Officer, I appreciate Jim Ward’s comments. History shows time and again that the world is comprised of Good and Evil. Those who wish to do evil lick their proverbial chops when presented with Good who believe they can talk evil out of their aggressive intentions. It never works and won’t this time. Given that Israel is our staunchest democratic ally in the Middle East, it’s disappointing that we don’t stand with her more strongly. Iran is testing Israel’s defenses and will, likely with intention of having Hamas and Hezbollah launch summer offenses.

Regarding Jim Ward, I’m proud to call him a friend. All you Schweikert supporters who write anonymous responses attacking Jim for being a carpetbagger, you are just fools. Jim’s wife is from an old-time AZ family with staunch conservative principals. Jim understand what AZ needs and all-Americans, a resolute pro-life, pro-business, pro-defense, pro-borders/language/culture, etc. Representative from AZ District 5. Mole, Pingponglee, etc. – your attacks on Jim are stupid and make me suspect that you are Liberal Democratic plants who attack Republican candidates. Nice job fools!

By: AZ voter

AZ voter — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:07:25 +0000

Thank you to Jim Ward for this timely op-ed. Jim’s stalwart support for Israel shows his resolve and leadership. Jim is the right candidate to unseat Harry Mitchell. We don’t need to send another career politician back to Washington. Regarding key issues such as national security and the economy, Jim Ward gets it.

By: AZ VOTER

AZ VOTER — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:22:15 +0000

I think Jim Ward has written a very well thought out, timely article. Obama’s weakness has made us extremely vunerable. Just think about the number of “near misses” we had since Obama took office. Only through the grace of God, and incompetent terrorists have these attacks been unsuccessful!
I find the personal attacks on Jim Ward by other writers interesting. Based on their comments, he is a “newbie”, with no experience. He should be no threat whatsoever to other candidates !! Obviously, he is a threat! That’s the reason for the attacks. I’m sure Dave Schweikert is a fine person, but he is another career poltician!!!! WE DON’T NEED ANYMORE LIKE HIM!! LOOK WHERE IT’S GOTTEN US TO DATE. WE’RE BROKE!! WAKE UP. We need some new faces in D.C. with strong business backgrounds to make the tough decisions that the career polticians won’t make. Actually cut spending, instead of merely reducing the amount of the increase and then tell us it’s a cut.
We need Jim Ward in Congress, I could care less how long he’s been here!!
Considering the dire straights we’re in, is that really the most important issue facing some of you people. GROW UP! We’re about to become Greece unless we do something drastic and quickly.