Six Questions For Congressional Candidate David Miller

David Miller, one of three candidates running to represent the new 32nd Congressional district, answers Patch's questions ahead of the June 5 election.

Courtesy of Patch.com

By Hazel Lodevico-To'o

A native of Glendora, David Miller, 48, is making his second bid for an elected office, this time for the Congressional seat in the 32nd District.

The self-described conservative is running as a Republican in the June 5 Primary Election and said he is undeterred in running in the predominantly Democratic-leaning 32nd Congressional district, which includes Monrovia, Baldwin Park, Covina, West Covina, San Dimas, El Monte, and a southern portion of Glendora.

Miller made an unsuccessful run in 2010 against the entrenched David Dreier for the 26th Congressional District. This time as the state attempts to rebuild during a fiscal crisis, Miller, a real estate developer, said voters are ready for a change in government.

Patch interviewed Miller by email as a part of our series of candidate profiles.

1.     Why are you running for the 32nd Congressional seat? 

To restore the Constitutional role of the Federal Government to follow Article 1 Section 8, to defend and protect the Life, Liberty and property of each citizen from being taken and given to the politicians special interest to insure they are re-elected every two years.

2.     You have been very outspoken about returning to the ideals of the Constitution. In what ways has the country strayed from those ideals? In what ways can we return to them?

The ideals of the Countries founding principles are; the role of government is to protect our intrinsic rights from being taken from us by another.  Now the government seems to think it is incumbent upon them to take our rights and give them to others.

The Constitution gives specific areas (Article 1 Section 8) in which we the people have delegated to the Federal Government.  A few areas as an example, where the Federal Government has no authority.

1. Education

2. Healthcare

3. Housing

The only way we will return to the proper role of the Federal Government is if we have a citizenry that knows the constitutional role of the government, and elects people to congress who will follow the Constitution. 

3.     Patching up a multi-billion state deficit will not resolved overnight. How do you think the state can begin to close the massive gap?

Whether we are talking about State or Federal budgets, the only answer to repairing deficits is to spend less than you take in.  Federally speaking it seems without a balanced budget amendment the politicians are not capable of making the tough decisions.

4.     Would you have an instrumental role as previous local representatives have had in bringing funds to the Gold Line extension project? Why or why not?

State mass transit is not a Constitutional role of the Federal government according to our Constitution. If as a congressman I am supposed to follow the highest law of the land, then I would hope the citizens' would want me to stay true to my oath of office.  If the Federal government did not take our monies through taxes and federal mandates California could choose to spend their monies on what is important to Californians. It is not the responsibility of one state to be responsible for another states issues. 

5.     Schools have long struggled with dwindling state resources. How do you think the state should treat funding for public schools and higher education? What should be done to maintain quality education?

Education is not a Federal issue. Again, according to the Constitution I have no legal authority in the area of education.

6.     What specific issues would be a high priority for you if you were elected to Congress?

Spending and deficits; If we do not get our spending under control our children and grandchildren will be subjected to a life of servant-hood to pay the debts of the prior generation.  I cannot personally sit by and do nothing and allow my children's future to be destroyed by career politicians and special interests.

Courtesy of Patch.com. See original article here.

Calguns presents David Miller’s Shootin’ for Freedom!

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. - U.S. Constitution, Amendment II

Dear friend of Liberty, you are cordially invited join Citizen Candidate David Miller, his staff, and volunteers at the David Miller's Shootin' for Freedom community shooting event for a fun afternoon of fundraising through exercising our Second Amendment right at Burro Canyon Shooting Park in Azusa on Sunday, May 20 from 10am-3pm.

As a pro-Constitution candidate who fights for Bill of Rights restoration, David Miller supports the right of law abiding citizens to own and carry firearms as guaranteed by our founding documents.  David knows the meaning of shall not be infringed.

In partnership with Calguns.net and in cooperation with Oath Keepers of LA County and Candidate for Sheriff of San Bernardino, Paul Schrader, the David Miller for Congress campaign invites you to join your local citizens at this community shooting event.

Come join us in the fight for freedom as we let off steam and enjoy the day with like-minded gun enthusiasts.  We are bringing out the BIG GUNS – .30 cal 1919 BMG, M1 Garand, AR-15, AK-47!!  Enjoy lunch, skeet and rifle games with your kids.

The event will run from 10AM to 3 PM on Sunday, May 20th, at Burro Canyon Shooting Park, 22100 East Fork Road, Azusa, CA 91702.  Registration begins at 9AM.

Please pre-register for Shootin' for Freedom at the e-ticketing website or by visiting our office at 1146 E. Route 66, Glendora, 91740.

Armed Forces & First Responders Discount
Currently serving and veteran law enforcement, military, and firefighters will receive a $15 discount.

 EVENT DETAILS
All donation levels include lunch

CHUCKWAGON - $25
Lunch Only

WYATT EARP - $75
Sponsored by Calguns.net
Handguns Only, 30 rounds
9mm, .40/.45 cal, .357

MAD MAX CHENEY SKEETS - $125
Shotgun golf, 20 rounds/20 clays

YOUNG GUNS - $150
.22 RIFLE CONTEST W/MA OR PA
Sponsored by Paul Schrader for San Bernardino County Sheriff
Includes 25 rounds each for child & 1 parent
and lunch for two
Team-up with your child to compete with other parent/child teams

RED DAWN - $200
Sponsored by Calguns.net
AR/AKS, 50 rounds

BONNIE & CLYDE PACKAGE - $250
Includes Wyatt Earp, Mad Max, and Red Dawn

ULTIMATE RAMBO - $400
Includes Bonnie & Clyde
PLUS 5 rounds of .50 cal handgun & 10 rounds of .30 cal 1919 BMG & 8 rounds of M1 Garand

Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions about the event.  Happy Shooting!

Sincerely,

Dani Rascon
Dani@Vote4Miller.net
949-933-3073

No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. - Thomas Jefferson

Citizen Candidate Miller Meets the San Dimas Chamber

by Zach Foster

 

SAN DIMAS, California — April 20, 2012 — Citizen Candidate for Congress David Miller joined the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce for a mixer hosted by Timothy Roe at the newly-opened Farmers Insurance Group located on Foothill Boulevard in San Dimas yesterday evening.

 

Candidate Miller spoke with San Dimas’ entrepreneurs over pot luck items and listened to business owners who aired concerns about lingering difficulties suffered by local businesses;  concerns with which Miller is familiar as a long-time small business owner.  “These difficulties are the economic result of failed policies pushed by failed leadership in Washington,” said Miller.

 

Members of the Chamber, Rodeo Board, Rotary Club, and City Council shared their ideas with Miller and absorbed his message to restore obedience to the Constitution and to revive the economy through private sector innovation.

 

Speaking to limitations outlined in Article 1, section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, Miller said, “Extra-constitutional regulations make it nearly impossible for businesses small and large to remain operational, and hinder their abilities to keep Americans working.  Many of our current legislators ignore their oaths to defend and protect the Constitutional limitations they swore to uphold.  I think America expects them to honor their oaths.”

 

Miller will attend the Meet the Candidates Legislative Reception hosted by the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce on May 25, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm at the San Dimas Civic Center.

 

David Miller is running for California’s 32nd Congressional District as a ‘citizen candidate.’  His campaign emphasizes restoring obedience to the Constitution, legalizing freedom, and maintaining America’s tradition of economic prosperity for ‘We the People.’

Congressman Denham: Do You Support A Balanced Budget Amendment?

Dear Friend,

 

This week, for the first time in sixteen years, the House of Representatives will vote on a Balanced Budget Amendment. California families balance their budgets every day, and I believe it is past time for Washington to do the same. A Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution is a responsible solution to control government spending and end our nation's spending-driven debt crisis.

 

Let me know if you support a balanced budget amendment on my website today (denham.house.gov) and LIKE my Facebook page to see the results of the poll this week.

 

I voiced my opinion about the Balanced Budget Amendment on AmericaSpeakingOut.com. I encourage you to participate as well and have your voice heard.

 

Sincerely,

 

JEFF DENHAM

United States Representative

New Congressional Districts Challenged in Supreme Court

SACRAMENTO – Former Congressman George Radanovich, along with four other individuals, today filed a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus with the California Supreme Court alleging that the California Citizens Redistricting Commission violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14 Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the Voting Rights Act (VRA) and various provisions of the California Constitution due to the manner in which the Commission drew Congressional redistricting lines.  The petition asks the Supreme Court to appoint a Special Master to draw new lines for those Congressional districts alleged to be in violation.

"California voters approved two initiatives designed to finally remove politics and backroom deals from redistricting. Unfortunately, the Citizens Redistricting Commission failed miserably in that respect by producing congressional districts so politically driven that they violate our California Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, and the Voting Rights Act," said Radanovich.

The petition focuses on three Congressional districts in L.A. County where the parties claim the Commission intentionally diluted the number of African American voters in each of the districts to protect the three congressional incumbents. The Commission had the obligation under the VRA to construct one or two of these Congressional Districts as African American majority-minority districts; they failed to do this and in so doing the Commission violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment and the VRA, according to the lawsuit.

Calfornia Republican Party Vice Chairman Steve Baric is the lead attorney for the group who filed the writ, although the CRP is not officially involved in the lawsuit.

Source: CA GOP

Statement of California Democratic Party Women's Caucus Chair Christine Pelosi on Women's Equality Day

Today on Women's Equality Day as America celebrates the 91st birthday of the 19th Amendment, California Democratic Women celebrate having our voices heard at the ballot box and our seats at the leadership table. We are proud that California led the way by passing women's voting rights laws 100 years ago -- nine years before the 19th Amendment. Over 8.8 million women in California are able to cast our votes today because legions of women -- and men -- fought, marched, even suffered for the right to vote. The suffragettes of yesteryear, the activists of today, and the rising stars of tomorrow are connected in our commitment to the principle that women and men are equal.

Today over 4 million California Democratic women voters are making history. We are choosing presidents, transforming society, and electing outstanding national leaders including the first woman Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and United States Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein.

Inspired by the suffragette spirit, we will continue to promote the vote and fight to protect the vote. We encourage all citizens 18 and over to register and vote. We oppose ill-conceived attempts to drown out our voices with corporate cash or voter suppression that would stop women from participating in America's civic sacrament.

We believe that best way to honor the 19th Amendment is to lift the voices of all voters, ensure that every voter who can vote does vote, and that every ballot is counted as cast. We will never take our votes for granted.