Black Republican (with amazing background) running for Congress in Santa Clara County, CA

www.chukwu4uscongress04.com ^ | 2003 | Raymond L. Chukwu

[AuH2ORepublican]

Personal Background:

I am an entrepreneur! Also an Aerospace Engineer and founder and president of Black Technologies Advancement Research Institute, located in San Jose, California.

I was born in Sonoma, California to an American mother and a Nigerian father (Igbo). My mother passed away at the time of my birth. Saddened and disheartened by this tragedy, my father returned to Nigeria to allow me to grow-up with paternal relatives.

Sadly, few days later, my father died in Nigeria, leaving me to be raised by my grandmother, Nnush Nwaigbo. My grandmother passed away when I was only 12 years old. Needless to say, I faced complex childhood problems following the passing of my grandmother, which left me alone with nobody to care for me. Frustrated, I left Nigeria by sea with no money whatsoever. I was stranded in West Africa where I became very confused because I had no place to turn. However, determined to return to my motherland for advanced education, I refused to quit. My grandmother had taught me at an early age that quitters never win, and winners never quit. I was determined to win, even if the struggle should take the reminder of my life.

Through correspondence, Dr. William Koster, President of Metcut Research Associates in Cincinnati, Ohio, became intrigued with my efforts. With his help, I left West Africa for Paris, France, where the American Church in Paris cared for me. Again with the help of Dr. Koster, I was able to return to the United States for advanced education. In spite of the early tragedies in my young life, I am today an Aerospace Engineer. These early tragedies in my young life have equipped me with the behavior characteristics needed to be a very effective congressman for my district.

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Objective:

The problem we face as we advance into the twenty-first (21st) century is creating the economy that will meet the need of the people. We have been unable to do so in the past three years. To meet this economic need, we must make more investment on science and technology to develop more sophisticated technologies needed to meet our fast changing life styles and living conditions. People with clear understanding of scientific and technological behavior characteristics of the 21st century technologies should be our leaders to ensure that no American is left behind, especially the members of our district by providing the tools needed to build better lives in terms of:

Ø Equal access to educational opportunities

Ø Equal access to occupational training to provide skills for high-wage jobs

Ø Limited Taxation to enhance economic growth

Ø Strengthening our commitment to science and technology

Ø Stronger National security through smarter defense technologies

It is estimated that by the year 2010 minority populations in the United States will constitute about 32 percent and by 2050 nearly half the population is expected to be composed of members of minorities. In order for the Republican Party to tap into these fast changing demographics, it must promote agendas of interest to these groups.

I am running for the office of US Congressman for District 15 of Santa Clara County in the State of California on an attractive and unique platform to help make the Republican Party more appealing to all minorities. I plan to utilize my entrepreneurial experience and Aerospace Engineering education to make my campaign platform appealing to the Republican Party’s most important agendas by promoting immediate economic expansion through sophisticated high technological occupational training and innovative scientific and engineering research and development targeted at creating more new higher paying jobs with particular emphasis to our district.

[AuH2ORepublican]

This is a very Democratic district; while it was held by very liberal Republican Tom Campbell as recently as 3 years ago, it gave Al Gore 60% of the vote in 2000. It would take a miracle for any Republican, much less an unknown such as Raymond Chukwu, to beat incumbent Mike Honda. However, you've got to love the fact that someone with Mr. Chukwu's background is willing to throw his hat into the ring and run as a Republican. Although I know nothing about Mr. Chukwu's views on social issues, I think we need to encourage minority Republicans to run for office, even if it's just a quixotic quest. Go Raymond Chukwu!

[ChewedGum]

Thanks for the update. I hope he does well and isn't squashed by the Uncle Tom rhetoric.

Gum

[Larry Lucido]

Sadly, few days later, my father died in Nigeria, leaving me to be raised by my grandmother, Nnush Nwaigbo.

One of the few Nigerians whose father didn't leave a secret bank account with $20 million, apparently.

(Great post, BTW).

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[Carry_Okie]

Thanks for the update. I hope he does well and isn't squashed by the Uncle Tom rhetoric.

That's unlikely. There aren't enough blacks in the South Bay to raise much of a stink. The hispanics may grumble, but that's about it.

[WestPacSailor]

One of the few Nigerians whose father didn't leave a secret bank account with $20 million, apparently.

You heard about that too? I got that e-mail, it sounded legit, so I sent 'em my bank account information, and gave 'em my visa card number, to pay for the "processing fee".

Funny, I haven't heard a thing from then in weeks. I certainly hope nothing is wrong at the bank. I can't wait to get my $2,000,000 share.

[Larry Lucido]

I can't wait to get my $2,000,000 share.

$2 million? Everyone knows that the minimum fee is 20%! My guy is offering me a third! Once they take out the $5K fees, I'll be sitting on at least six mil!

[Larry Lucido]

I am today an Aerospace Engineer

Impressive, but not exactly rocket science.

Oh, wait, it IS rocket science. Doh!

[Ditto]

The problem we face as we advance into the twenty-first (21st) century is creating the economy that will meet the need of the people.

I can tell two things about the guy. He really is an engineer and he wrote this himself. Only engineers and feel compelled to include the parenthetical numeric. ;`))

I wish him the best.