FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 3, 2010CONTACT: Richard DeBolt (360) 304-7900
Statement from Rep. Richard DeBolt to the citizens of the 20th District
"Since the announcement of Rep. Brian Baird's retirement, I have been encouraged by the words of support and the thoughtful perspectives many of you have shared on the merits of running for Congress. While there is a strong appeal to bring solutions to the failures of Washington, D.C., I will not be a candidate for Congress this year. Instead I will continue to represent our communities in the state Legislature.
"As Republican Leader in the State House of Representatives, there is still incredible opportunity to bring needed change to the state of Washington. There is unfinished business in that regard for me and my Republican colleagues in Olympia. Making government more accountable and creating prosperity for Washington families is still my passion. This coupled with the considerations of my family and the need to keep my focus closer to home simply made it the wrong time for me to consider a bid for Congress.
"As some of you know, I have given my support to David Castillo, who announced that he was running for Congress in Washington's 3rd District, even before Rep. Baird made public his plans to retire. David still has my unwavering support and I believe he would be a strong partner as we work together to provide a voice for the families of Southwest Washington."
Voters in the third district, David Castillo is the first candidate to file to run aganst Brian Baird. He did not wait until the "coast was clear" by Baird's announced retirement. He was prepared for a hard fought campaign against an entrenched incumbent.
David has the experience, having served in the Department of Homeland Security and Veterans Administration.
He has the ideas and conservative values taught him by his single mother.
Those that know me through my blog Clark County Conservative know I wholly endorse and support David. I do so because when I first met David, I saw something that I have not seen in a politician of either party for some time, sincerity, integrity and confidence.
He has not been "groomed" by party insiders for party agenda. He does not have a former employer in D.C. fronting for him or calling in favors to advertise his entry into the race.
What he has is a desire to actually represent all of us in the third district, Democrat and Republican and yes, Independents too.
Give David a serious look. I think you too will be pleasantly surprised by what you see and hear with this young man.
David Castillo, Republican for Congress, Wa. 03
DeBolt Opts Not to Run for Congress in 2010