Lyn Nofziger, Senior Advisor to President Reagan, Endorses Tom McClintock for Governor

Tom McClintock ^ | August 22, 2003 | Lyn Nofziger

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Lyn Nofziger, Senior Advisor to President Reagan, Endorses Tom McClintock for Governor

A Letter from Lyn Nofziger

Reagan Advisor Lyn Nofziger was the man who got the job done and elected Ronald Reagan as Governor of California in 1966, reversing a series of Republican losses in California and restoring California to greatness.

Dear Friend,

Our State of California is in the national spotlight these days because it appears likely that disgusted voters will recall Governor Davis, the man who put the state in severe financial trouble and doesn’t have either the brains or guts to fix the problems.

Because I spent so much of my political career working with Ronald Reagan, people are asking my opinion of this campaign and the candidates. That’s why I am writing this letter about State Senator Tom McClintock, who is one of the four leading contenders running to replace Davis.

McClintock is the candidate who is unquestionably most knowledgeable about state government and undoubtedly is the most qualified. He is also the only real conservative in the race. He knows what the problems are that a new governor would face and he has a program for solving them.

Were I still in California, I would unhesitatingly vote for him.

McClintock must overcome two problems if he is to be elected. One is money.

If he can raise enough money (and I assure you he will use it wisely), McClintock will be a serious contender.

The other problem is the gossip that he can’t win because of the money problem. With your help he can overcome that.

You may recall that 37 years ago the “experts” were saying the same thing about Ronald Reagan. He couldn’t win.

But Reagan did back then exactly what Tom McClintock is doing today. He went around the state from one city to the next, speaking in plain terms that people could relate to, about how he would fix the problems created by a then Democrat incumbent Pat Brown.

People could see the good and the principled integrity in Ronald Reagan back then just as they see them in Tom McClintock today.

And believe me, California more than ever needs a Governor who is a good and honest person NOW.

There are only a few weeks left before the October 7th Election. That's why I am asking you to help me build a national conservative crusade to fund Tom McClintock’s campaign.

With $38 billion in debt and more on the horizon, California voters can’t afford to make a mistake in this election.

Sincerely, Lyn Nofziger

[lilylangtree]

Best news I've heard all week.

[kellynla]

In the spirit of full disclosure, I believe Nofziger is a McClintock paid political advisor. http://www.tommcclintock.com

[Nachum]

I am starting to warm up to the idea of McClintock. Even if he only forced Scwartznegger and Bust-a-nut to run a close campaign to him, he might be able to garner enough momentum in the next gubenetorial campaign.

[secret garden]

In the meantime, the Perot factor has just kicked into high gear.

[Diddle E. Squat]

Well obviously if he is working for McClintock he supports him. Not sure why it matters whether or not he is paid by McClintock.

[Diddle E. Squat]

How do you know that Arnold won't be taken down to unelectable levels by Dem dirt revelations? Why put all eggs in one basket this early? There is plenty of time for McClintock or Arnold to drop out and endorse the frontrunner late in Sept., after some more seasoning of the race. (Though I would hope Simon drops out ASAP.)

[kellynla]

It's known as "full disclosure" so there is no question and everything is out in the open.

[kellynla]

BTW I, like a lot of other people, support Tom McClintock and I do not work for him nor am I getting paid. LOL

[Nachum]

Remember the Rush Limbaugh song parody on Perot? It was a Perot-like voice singing the comedy classic "Their coming to take me away".

[SunStar]

In the meantime, the Perot factor has just kicked into high gear.

Schwarzenegger is the Perot in this race.

[=Intervention=]

Oh nooooo! *Gather together the RINOs and the Sky-is-falling-Scaredypants-Republicans (SIFS) and let's start up the whine brigade* "A conservative can't win / he'll only siphon votes away / we're too frightened to vote on principle / only Arnie is electable" Ohhh and we can't have competition! Winning is the only thing that matters, regardless of who we elect, right? It's all about power, right? It's way past time for Republicans to get a spine...

[TheDon]

Tick tock, tick tock....that is the sound of the countdown until Tom, Bill and Pete drop out of the race and endorse Arnold for Governor. Who will you vote for when they do?

[JoeSchem]

I have a suggestion for the 'Conservative-Can't' brigade. Why don't we declare September a Schwarzenegger Free Month? That is, let's all support McClintock and see if we can boost his poll numbers up to front-runner status.

If it works, then we've got ourselves a conservative governor. If it doesn't, then we can throw our support behind Ah-node.

Wouldn't that make everyone happier than just ramming a candidate down our throats?

[ServesURight]

Well said.

[SunStar]

Tick tock, tick tock....that is the sound of the countdown until Tom, Bill and Pete drop out of the race and endorse Arnold for Governor. Who will you vote for when they do?

If there is no conservative Republican left, I will vote for Arnold Schwzarzenegger. If McClintock stays in, he has my vote.

[Carry_Okie]

In the meantime, the Perot factor has just kicked into high gear.

By this I am certain you mean Schwarzenegger's campaign.

[Mannaggia l'America]

Move Nofzig for great justice!

[jam137]

I agree 100% with everything you said here.