We are pleased to provide a platform for 42nd-district Republican candidate Lee McGroarty to respond to the comments of notoriously crooked RINO incumbent Gary Miller, who gets all the press he needs in his district. Here is Lee:
In response to my call for a criminal investigation, Congressman Miller was interviewed by The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, the newspaper in San Bernardino County. Miller said the following “If he wants to run to the newspaper like a little girl then go ahead. If I wasn’t a politician, then I’d sue.” Congressman Miller, for starters, I went to the DA’s office and provided evidence that I believe may assist in an already ongoing investigation of corruption in San Bernardino County, Second, I take offense to your little girl comment. I am running because of my three little girls, who are all under the age of 10 years old. Third, you wouldn’t be getting earmarks that benefit your business interest if you were NOT a politician. As a politician, you are held to a higher standard. If there appears to be a conflict of interest, then avoid any sense of impropriety. Congressman Miller, you are constantly in the middle of these “conflicts”. Don’t you understand that your actions do matter, especially when you are using our Federal Tax Dollars?
I am running because a Conservative Republican Congressman claims to be against spending yet runs up a TAB on the American People via Earmarks. Miller can have excuse after excuse but doesn’t anyone understand that we are supposed to be against spending and PORK? Does anyone question why Miller is getting Earmarks in the first place? For the record, I am a Republican. I always have been. I am very proud to have received the endorsements of the Conservative Party (California), iCaucus, SOC912 just to name a few. I chose to run because Miller voted to weaken the standards of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA that caused the economic meltdown. He then voted for TARP, TALF and Cash for Clunkers. John Boehner on March 11th called for a MORATORIUM on Earmarks by Republicans. Why did he issue that moratorium? Could it be for people like Miller? I think I know the answer.
For those who criticize Libertarians, Tea Parties or people like me that want what is best for our country, I ask them this question: Do you care that Miller is getting earmarks? Do you care that he constantly gets earmarks outside his district…all of which his business or parnters have land deals pending? Do you care that he voted for TARP and Cash for Clunkers? What kind of Republicans or conservatives are we that we can’t hold our elected officials accountable for their actions? I asked other politicians to run against Miller and they all refused because their “political careers” will be cut short by the Republican Party and the Miller machine. Frankly, I am tired of electing career politicians that spend more time getting elected than they do representing the People of their district. I am running to give people a choice in June. We deserve better and I know I am better that what Miller has shown in his 12 years. Join me in standing up for the people of our district or stay with him and continue to get mediocrity and scandal that will surely follow this elected official.
P.S. Lee: Any progress finding out about Gary’s mysterious one-year alleged Army stint?
That’s what I’m talkin about. We need more people like this to take down corrupt politicians like Miller. Where is the media on this story…they should be all over this. Where’s Glenn Beck, Shaun Hannity, and whoever else is willing to stand up? McGroarty needs to get on John and Ken…they would go crazy for this.
Lee McGroarty has my vote!!
Montecello, you make a good point. Everyone who agrees with you should take the time to contact KFI and John and Ken. Lets start talking about this story. It is what is fundamentaly wrong with Washington, and a large part what is wrong with the current leadership of the Republican Party. Why do they continue to look the other way on guys like Miller. In the end, his corruption brings down the whole party.
Getting Lee McGroarty on the John and Ken show may be harder than you think. They have repeatedly stated on air that Gary Miller
“is a friend of the John and Ken show”. That’s scary, especially if you take a look at the packet of information McGroarty provided
to the D.A.’s office. See for yourself. I contacted the McGroarty campaign (www.mcgroartyforcongress.com) and they send me a
.pdf file which they said was an EXACT copy of the packet they left at Mike Ramos office. I like John and Ken. I just hope they can
stay objective on this story.
I’m loving this, it’s terrific watching these guys go after each other. I haven’t had any representation in the last twelve years, and frankly, because of the way the district boundaries are laid out, I don’t expect to be represented for the next 2+ years. But while I may not agree with the politics of those running against Miller, I can at least hope to be not-represented by someone who is honest and not just in it for their own enrichment. Also, in two years it will be easier to boot out a freshman congressman if he doesn’t do the job.
Errol.
I have just posted “Larry’s picks” where I endorsed Lee McGroarty over Gary Miller. Like yourself Gary is my current congressman.
What is up with all of these corrupt politicians Democrats and Republicans? Our community cannot continue to gamble on these people to represent us. Most people just want less government in all aspects of their lives. If Gary Miller is corrupt, he should just be out of office, starting now! Get the crooks out! We need a true conservative – Strong values, Fiscal responsibility, Less Government. We need our representatives to “keep their noses clean”. That’s why I’m voting for Phil Liberatore for our 42nd District.
Isn’t it about time the four candidates in the 42nd district met and discussed the issues before the public rather than in the news. I think a series of four moderated discussions would suffice and would be a lot more beneficial to the voters than continued sniping in the papers and on the internet.
Mr. Miller.
Prior to introducing speakers at the South OC Chamber “meet the candidates” event on Thur. Jim Leach told us that EVERY candidate was given an invitation to appear. In the 42nd CD Mr. Libertore was a no show and Congressman Miller submitted a video presentation. The only candidate to attend was Lee McGroarty. While Gary might have been in DC, I understand he ATTENDED another Mission Viejo event last night. Just an observation.
My sense is that Gary feels he is in the drivers seat. Why debate my challengers which can only cost me votes? Is there an up side for me?
Sadly, politics is a contact sport and has only gotten uglier every election cycle. And we wonder why voters have become cynics and stay home on election day.
What cracks me up about these Miller defenders is their lack of substance. They, just like Miller, calls McGroarty names, they say he’s slinging mud and engaging in gutter politics…all the while dodging the pages and pages of EVIDENCE of Miller enriching himself with taxpayer dollars! Unbelievable! That’s because they CAN’T DEFEND THE INDEFENSIBLE! Miller is a crook… plain and simple. And to make matters worse, it’s also becoming common knowledge that he’s PRETENDED to be an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Army for the last 12 years!
WARNING TO ALL VETERANS – This quite possibly could be a “don’t ask, don’t tell” dishonorable discharge during the end of the Vietnam conflict.