PA Club for Growth releases list of endorsed Legislative candidates

A leading Conservative Political Action Committee has released its list of endorsements of candidates seeking Pennsylvania legislative seats in the April 22 primary election.

"Pennsylvania voters spoke loud and clear during the 2006 election demanding change in Harrisburg," says Kathryn English, president of the Pennsylvania Club for Growth, adding that her group's endorsed candidates "have the principles needed to make sure the voters voices are carried through this years election."

"Pennsylvania Club for Growth is confident their endorsed candidates, when elected will cast votes based on what is best for the Commonwealth and not on what is best for their incumbency" English said.

Here is a list of endorsed candidates:

Aaron Durso for the 130th House District - "Count on Aaron to be a strong voice against higher taxes" stated English. If elected, Durso said his main goals in Harrisburg would be to eliminate school property taxes and bring fiscal discipline to state government. "Pennsylvania is taxing its best resources, its hardworking residents out of the state," Durso said.

Dave Huffman in the 83rd House District - After announcing his candidacy, true to his philosophical roots, Dave immediately stated he will always say NO to higher taxes and has pledged to support the passage of the "Taxpayer Protection Act" which seeks to hold the line against runaway government spending. As a school board member Huffman has a proven track record of voting against all tax increases.

Lowell Gates in the 88th House District - "A business man in Pennsylvania, Lowell has first hand knowledge of the need to reduce taxes and cumbersome regulations that prohibit businesses from locating in Pennsylvania" said English. "We need more legislators who realize the need to grow the economy and not the government."

Jim Taylor in the 33rd state Senate District - "Jim is the kind of legislator we need in Harrisburg" stated English. Taylor has committed to vote against all tax increases, reform state government and stop expensive benefits that legislators vote themselves. Through out the campaign trail Taylor has stated, "I will never forget that I work for the people; the people don't work for me".

Doug McLinko in the 23rd state Senate District - Doug McLinko calls his brand of politics, "Blue Collar Conservatism" - a phrase that defines a lean, low-spending government that stays out of the way of hardworking families and entrepreneurs. English stated "McLinko believes like PACFG, government can't grow any faster than the growth of our economy in general."

Pennsylvania Club for Growth for the first time is also endorsing three incumbents: Daryl Metcalfe in the 12th House District; Kathy Rapp in the 65th House District and Brad Roae in the 6th House District.

"These three incumbents have continually voted for a pro economic growth agenda for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania," English said. "PACFG feels it is important for Pennsylvania to have these house representatives continue to have a strong voice for the taxpayers of this Commonwealth. It is crucial we help keep these elected officials in office as they continue to serve the people and not the special interest groups."

Pennsylvania Club for Growth previously endorsed James May in the 117th House District. "Mays opponent has a history of voting for bigger government and most recently voted with the Democrats for Ed Rendell's $1.2 billion health care plan ... called by GOP leaders 'a tax increase waiting to happen.' If we are to see less government growth and more economic growth in Pennsylvania, we need leaders like James May who will vote against Governor Rendell's big government agenda," stated English.

For more on the Pennsylvania Club for Growth, visit its Web site, http://www.paclubforgrowth.com/