ILLARIO PANTANO (NC-07) DAVID ROUZER (NC-07) TIM WILKES (NC-07)

Top Headlines .............................................................................................. 1 Editorials ...................................................................................................... 2 Budget Issues ............................................................................................... 2 Business and Consumer Issues .................................................................... 3 Campaign Finance Issues............................................................................. 3 Crime & Public Safety Issues ...................................................................... 9 Economic and Financial Issues .................................................................... 9 Education Issues .......................................................................................... 9 Election 2012 Issues .................................................................................. 10 Energy Issues ............................................................................................. 15 Environmental Issues ................................................................................. 15 Ethics Issues ............................................................................................... 15 Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea .................. 16 Gay and Lesbian Issues .............................................................................. 16 Gun Issues .................................................................................................. 16 Health Care Issues ..................................................................................... 16 Immigration and Border Issues .................................................................. 16 Israel........................................................................................................... 16 Labor and Working Family Issues ............................................................. 16 Other Social Issues..................................................................................... 17 Personal Finance ........................................................................................ 18 Senior Issues .............................................................................................. 19 Tax Issues .................................................................................................. 19 Tea Party .................................................................................................... 20 Transportation Issues ................................................................................. 20 Womens Issues ......................................................................................... 20

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A Closer Look: Pantano, Rouzer face-off in NC7 debate, [wect.com, 4/05/12]

Editorials Budget Issues

Pantano Supported 2012 Ryan Budget In March 2012, Pantano said he supported Ryans 2012 budget. Protecting our defense while simultaneously cutting taxes to grow our economy and reducing ballooning entitlements are some of the reasons I support The Path to Prosperity, Paul Ryans bold budget.
[Pantano for Congress Facebook, 3/29/12]

Rouzer Said Ryan had Offered Good Proposals on Medicare and Social Security In March 2012, Rouzer said that Congressman Ryan had offered some good proposals to preserve Medicare and Social Security. Weve got to preserve Social Security and Medicare for the future. That means we've got to make some choices. We need to preserve it in its current form for anybody probably 50 and older. For those 50 and younger, we've got to look at other options. Paul Ryan has some good proposals, said Rouzer. [Primary
Debate, 3/27/12, footage available from DCCC]

Pantano Supported Paul Ryans Budget Plan In 2010, when Pantano ran for Congress, he supported Paul Ryans Roadmap for Americas Future. In November 2011, Pantano said, Believe me, nobody was more relieved to see the Republicans adopt [Ryans] plan as the GOP budget for 2012. [] I feel that weve come a long way, baby.
[Daily Caller, 11/9/11]

Pantano Emailed Ryans Wall Street Journal Opinion Piece to Supporters In April 2011, Pantano emailed a copy of Ryans opinion article from the Wall Street Journal touting The GOP Path To Prosperity. He sent the email without introduction or comment. [Pantano Campaign
Email, 4/05/11]

2010: Previously Supported Ryans "Roadmap For America's Future" In April 2010, Pantano expressed his for Congressman Paul Ryans roadmap. The following was posted on Pantanos website: The "Roadmap For America's Future" is a comprehensive alternative to the big government approach currently embraced by the majority party. I hope you take a look at and let me know what you think. Wouldn't it be exciting to take back the

House in November with a full set of solutions in hand? I urge other conservatives across the country to support this solution. It could become the backbone of a policy-driven revival of fiscal accountability. It is time for solutions and I think I just found one. How about you?
[pantanoforcongress.com, 4/29/10]

Business and Consumer Issues Campaign Finance Issues

Pantano Filed April FEC Report In April 2012, Pantano for North Carolina filed its first quarter FEC report. Pantano raised $140,666.67, has $44,479.52 cash on hand, and spent $105,099.39. Pantano loaned his campaign $10,550.27. Contributions of Note: $983.56 in Income from Campaign Funding Direct. Pantano received $983.56 total in royalty and list rental income from Campaign Funding Direct. Received Only $2,750 Total from PACs. Pantanos contributions were overwhelmingly from individuals. He received only $2,750 total from PACs. $2,500 from Western Representation PAC. Pantano received $2,500 from the Western Representation PAC. $250 from the Albananian American Public Affairs Committee. Pantano received $500 from the Albanian American Public Affairs Committee. Expenditures of Note: $4,235 for Campaign Golf Tournament. Pantano reported spending $4,235 at the Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation for a campaign golf tournament. $288.23 for Tee Signs for the Tournament. Pantano reporting paying Murray Art & Frame $288.23 for tee signs for the golf tournament. $845.46 on Promotional Merchandise. Pantano reported spending $845.46 total on promotional merchandise, paid to O.M.I and Topsail Sportswear. $2,404.80 on Pantanos Book. Pantano reported spending $2,404.80 total on purchasing his book from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

$2,830.15 on Gun Vouchers at Shooters Choice. Pantano reported spending $2,830.15 on purchase of vouchers for gun r at Shooters Choice. $3,528.26 in Reimbursements to Self. Pantano reported reimbursing himself a total of $3,528.26 for gas and meals. $732 on Cable Buy. Pantano reported spending $732 on a cable TV media buy through Jamestown Associates. $339.60 to for Cable Flight Dates. Pantano reported paying Jamestown Associates $339.00 for cable flight fates. $2,487.75 for TV Spot Production. Pantano reported paying Jamestown Associates $2,487.75 for TV spot production. $1,760 on Radio Spots. Pantano reported paying Home Town Wilmington Media, Cumulus Media and Brian Long a total of $1,760 for radio advertising. $2,150 to Capital Strategies Consulting. Pantano reported paying $2,150 to Capital Strategies Consulting for campaign strategy consulting. $350 for SEAL Knife. Pantano reported purchasing a SEAL knife for a raffle from Debbi Lee. $498.54 total on Shooting Supplies. Pantano reported spending a total of $498.54 on shootings supplies for a fundraiser at Eastern Outfitters and Walmart. Debts and Obligations; $47,420.43 Total in Debt. Pantano reported a total of $47,420.43 in debt. $28,240 to Hot Wilmington. Pantano reported owing Hot Wilmington $16,755 for campaign printing and fundraising. $1,213.90 to Capital Strategies Consulting. Pantano reported owing Capital Strategies Consulting $1,213.90 for consulting. $6,495 to Jamestown Associates. Pantano reporting owing $6,495 to Jamestown Associates for production of a TV ad. Rouzer Said 90 Percent of PAC Contributions Came were North Carolina-Based In April 2012, Rouzer said that most of the PAC money he received was North Carolina-based. Well, most of the PAC money that I've received is North Carolina-based, North Carolina-centered. In fact, if you look at all the contributors to my campaign finance fund, the vast majority of them, I'd say 90 percent of them, come from the district, right here in the Senate

Congressional District. And business is important, free enterprise is important. Those employees, they get together, and they contribute to their PAC to contribute to the candidates of their choice. I'm happy to accept their money, said Wesbter. [WECT Debate, 4/05/12] Rouzer Filed April FEC Report In April 2012, David Rouzer for Congress filed its first quarter FEC report. Rouzer raised $89,588,51, has $145,640.25 cash on hand, and spent $164,390.20. Rouzer contributed $6,183.42 to his campaign. Contributions of Note: $1,000 from Universal Leaf Tobacco Company. Rouzer received $1,000 from the Universal Leaf Tobacco Company Inc PAC. Rouzers lobbying company was paid $100,000 to lobby for Universal Leaf Tobacco from 2007 to 2008. $5,000 from ERIC PAC. Rouzer received $5,000 from Majority Leader Eric Cantors ERIC PAC. $2,500 from American Dental PAC. Rouzer received $2,500 from the American Dental PAC. $1,000 from Prarieland PAC. Rouzer received $1,000 from the Prarieland PAC. Expenditures of Note: $2,566.30 to Todd Batchelor. Rouzer paid $2,566.30 to Todd Batchelor for fundraising consulting. $7,909.81 to Thomas Bugbee. Rouzer paid $7,909.81 total to Thomas Bugbee for political strategy consulting, travel, and decorations. $6,847 to Townes Maxwell. Rouzer paid $6,847 total to Townes Maxwell for political strategy consulting, travel, and postage/food/beverage. $4,967 to Cardinal Consulting. Rouzer paid $4,967 to Cardinal Consulting for political strategy consulting. $1,521.90 to the Country Club of Landfall. Rouzer paid $1,521.90 to the Country Club of Landfall for food and beverage. $6,000 to Impact Strategies. Rouzer paid $6,000 to Impact Strategies for Political Strategy Consulting. $8,000 to Kohn Associates. Rouzer paid $8,000 to Kohn Associates for fundraising consulting.

$5,630 to Majority Connections LLC. Rouzer paid $5,630 total to Majority Connections for media. Debts and Obligations: $2,202.21 total in Debt. The Rouzer campaign reported a total of $2,202.21 in debt from this period. Rouzer Filed 2011 End of Year FEC Report In January 2012, Rouzer for Congress filed its 2011 Year End FEC Report. Rouzer raised $83,449 in the 4th quarter of 2011, has $221,041 cash on hand and spent $53,996. Rouzer raised $15,100 from PACs. Rouzer also reported $6446 of debt. [Rouzer for Congress, 1/31/12] Contributions of Note: Rouzer contributed $4,514.22 to his campaign. Rouzer contributed $4,514.22 to his campaign. Rouzer Received $15,100 in PAC contributions. In the fourth quarter of 2011, Rouzer received $15,100 in PAC contributions including: $1,000 from American Hospital Association PAC, $1,000 from American Nursery and Landscape Association, $5,000 from American Society of Anesthesiologist, $1500 from Smithfield Foods Inc PAC, JM Family Enterprises Inc PAC. Rouzer Received $2000 from North Carolina PACs. In the fourth quarter of 2011, Rouzer received $2000 from North Carolina PACs including: $500 from Carolina Auto Recyclers PAC, $500 from Green Council Industry PAC, $500 from Resident Lenders PAC, and $500 from Womble Carlyle Sandridge and Rice PLLC. Received $1,000 from Automotive Services Association. In December 2011, Rouzer received $1,000 from the Automotive Services PAC. Received $4,259.80 from Federal Lobbyists. In the fourth quarter of 2011, Rouzer received contributions from federal lobbyists including: $250 from Elizabeth Avery, a lobbyist for Pepsico; $500 from David Boyer, a lobbyist for PHRMA; $500 from Bryce Harlow, a longtime lobbyist for a number of organizations; $500 from Aleix Jarvis who lobbied for JP Morgan Chase, United Health Group, Sprint Nextel, Watson Pharmaceuticals and Miller Coors; $500 from Richard Kimberly, a lobbyist for Kimberly Clark Corporation; $509.80 from Ginger Loper who has lobbied for the American Medical Association and Teva Pharmaceuticals; $250 from Hunter Moorhead, a lobbyist at Crossroads Strategies LLC; $250 from Julie Philp, who has lobbied for independent pharmaceutical companies; $250 from Richard Shelby, a lobbyist for American Gas Association; $250 from Amy Swonger, a lobbyist for Ernst and Young and has lobbied for Aetna, Pfizer, ExxonMobil, and Citigroup; and $500 from Michael Torrey who has lobbied on behalf of the Snack Food Association and the Motion Picture Association of America.

Received $500 from North Carolina Lobbyists. Received $250 from John Cooper, a registered lobbyists for Compass NC LLC and $250 from Brooks Pierce, a telecom lobbyist for Brooks Pierce. Received $300 from Jimmy Jacumin. In October and December 2011, Rozuer received $300 from North Carolina State Senator, Jimmy Jacumin. Other: Rouzer owed $6446 to vendors for fundraising consulting and printing. At the end of the fourth quarter of 2011, Rouzer owed $6446 to vendors. Pantano for Congress filed its 2011 Year End FEC Report (NC-07) In January 2012, Pantano for Congress filed its 2011 Year End FEC Report. Pantano raised $72,999.28 in the 4th quarter of 2011, has $8,912.24 cash on hand and spent $93,483.53. Pantano has $51,409 of debt this quarter owed to vendors. Pantano loaned his campaign $6,103 and for this cycle, Pantano has loaned his campaigned $12,113. [Pantano for Congress, 1/31/12] Rouzer Attended Fundraiser Held by Lobbyists In September 2011, candidate for N.C. 7th congressional attended fundraisers held by lobbyists for his campaign. The Star News reported, A group of N.C. lobbyists is hosting the fundraiser for state Sen. David Rouzer, R-Johnston, who recently announced his bid for the GOP nomination for the seat held by U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre, a Lumberton Democrat.[] State statutes prohibit lobbyists from giving to candidates for the
General Assembly, but there is no prohibition against those same lobbyists giving to congressional campaigns.

Several other state lobbyists are listed at the top of the invitation. At the bottom is this sentence: Please note that federal law recognizes the First Amendment rights of NC lobbyists and allows personal contributions to be made to Congressional candidates!The flier seeks contributions ranging from $2,500 for a host to $100 for a patron. [The Star News. 9/1/11] Rouzer Raked in Contributions from Lobbyists and North Carolina PACs. Since he's running for Congress, Rouzer is allowed to raise money for his federal campaign in ways not allowed a sitting North Carolina legislator. State legislators are forbidden to take contributions when the General Assembly is in session and are barred from ever receiving contributions from lobbyists. Rouzer's congressional campaign was able to do both and his first official federal campaign report shows a huge take in the first six weeks of his campaign [] On the list are several lobbyists, mostly representing Ag industries like the NC Pork Council's Angela Meier and Tommy Stevens [] Although the individual contributions outpaced Rouzer's take from PACs, there are still plenty of familiar names who jumped into with both feet, including the aforementioned NC Pork Council, NC Farm Bureau PAC, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and trial attorney PAC Ward & Smith. [Independent Weekly, 9/23/11]

Rouzer Received Over $35,000 in Contributions from North Carolina PACs and Lobbyists. In his first filing, Rouzer received at least $35,000 in contributions from North Carolina PACs, lobbyists in North Carolina or federal lobbyists. At least one of the PACs that contributed are also tied to lobbyists who contributed to Rouzer. [David Rouzer for Congress October Quarterly, filed 10/15/11;
North Carolina Lobbyist Directory, accessed 10/18/11]

Lobbyists Who Hosted Fundraiser Did Not Directly Give to Rouzer. Five of the eight lobbyists who hosted Rouzers controversial fundraiser did not contributed. These lobbyists included: Theresa Kostrzewa, Thomas Moore, Paula Gupton Page, Jack Cozort and Gene Ainsworth. However, Kostrzewas husband, Bruce Tucker who is not registered, contributed $1000. [Rouzer Fundraiser Invitation, 9/11; David Rouzer for Congress October Quarterly, filed 10/15/11] Rouzer Previously Served As a Federal Governmental Affairs Lobbyist. The News and Observer called him a federal governmental affairs lobbyist. [The News and Observer, 5/7/08] From 2007-2008, he was registered as a federal lobbyist. His clients included Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Japan Tobacco International USA, Mt. Olive Pickle Company, King Maker Marketing, and Sherman's 1400 Broadway NYC LTD, and for each client, he lobbied for tobacco interests. [Senate Lobbying Disclosure Database, accessed 10/8/11] Pantano Filed 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report Contributions of Note: Received $1,000 for Paul Ryans PAC. In June 2011, Pantano received $1,000 from Prosperity PAC, Paul Ryans PAC. [Pantano for NC Committee 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, filed 7/15/11] Expenditures of Note: Spent $278.37 at Barnes and Nobles for Research Materials. In April 2011, Pantano spent $234.66 at Barnes and Nobles for Research Material. [Pantano for NC Committee 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, filed
7/15/11]

Other Items of Note: Pantano Received $7,750 from PACs. In his July 2011 Quarterly FEC report, Pantano received $7,750 from PACs including Prosperity PAC (Paul Ryans PAC), New Pioneers PAC (Greg Waldens PAC), Growth and Prosperity PAC (Spencer Bachus PAC) and Conway for Congress. [Pantano for NC Committee
2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, filed 7/15/11]

Pantano Had $25,388.39 in Debt . In his 2011 July Quarterly report, Pantano had $25,388.39 in Debt. His debt is owed to Coastal Accounting Professionals, Public Opinion Strategies and Hot Wilmington. [Pantano for NC Committee 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, filed 7/15/11] Pantano Raised $65,000 in Third Quarter

In October 2011, it was reported that Pantano raised $65,000 in the third quarter, bringing his fundraising total to $175,000, with $29,000 cash on hand. Early polls reported that he had an early edge on name recognition. [Star News, 10/10/11] Pantano Filed October 2011 Quarterly FEC Report In October 2011, Pantano for NC Committee filed its October 2011 Quarterly FEC Report. Pantano raised $64,885.31 in the 3rd quarter of 2011, has $29,396.49 cash on hand and spent $55,611.30. Pantano received $3,900.00 from PACs and has $42,055.55 of debt of which $36,654 is to vendors. [Pantano for NC Committee, filed 10/14/11] Contributions of Note: Received $500 from Bill Cassidys Leadership PAC. In July 2011, Pantano received $500 from Bill Cassidys leadership PAC. Pantano contributed $5,401.03 to his own campaign. In September 2011, Pantano made a $5,401.03 personal loan to his campaign fund.

Crime & Public Safety Issues

Rouzer Sponsored Legislation for New Learners Permit Regulation In October 2011, Rouzer sponsored legislation that would increase the requirements for teens learning to drive. Regarding the bill, Rouzer said, "The main purpose was to get our teens to think before they speed or commit other criminal moving violations, and to give them more time behind the wheel with adult supervision. [] If they're not going to fear death, maybe they'll fear the suspension of their license."
[The Herald, 10/2/11]

Economic and Financial Issues

Rouzer Sponsored Legislation Package to Limit Local Government Regulations In September 2011, Rouzer sponsored legislation to limit the discretion given to local governments to set standards and regulation for many areas of government involvement including environmental policies to medical malpractice suits. The bills would keep local governments from making any regulations more stringent than the federal government mandates, except when the state legislature approves the measure. As reported, Regulatory changes also taking effect were approved by Republicans who say their constituents complain government bureaucrats have too much power making rules about how they do business. [AP, 9/28/11]

Education Issues
Crow Supported Eliminating Department of Education

In March 2012, Crow said, that he was normally not one for drastic action, but that it was probably best to get rid of the education department. [starnewsonline.com, 3/27/12] Rouzer Said He Would Eliminate Education Department to Starve the Liberal Bureaucracy In March 2012, Rouzer said he would eliminate the Department of Education because the federal government was too big. Weve got to starve the liberal bureaucracy, and the only way to do that is to take their money, said Rouzer. [starnewsonline.com, 3/27/12]

Election 2012 Issues

Rouzer Endorsed by Renee Ellmers In April 2012, Rouzer was endorsed by Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (NC-02). [newsobserver.com,
4/04/12]

Rouzer Released Second Ad Attacking Obama In April 2012, Rouzer released his second TV ad. Obama Clip: If you love me, you gotta help me pass this bill. Rouzer: Help Obama? I dont think so. Im David Rouzer. I approve this message because I intend to stop him. Ill take our North Carolina values to Washington and stop Barack Obama and his wasteful spending, record debt, job killing taxes, and Ill work to repeal Obamacare, to protect seniors from Obamacares $500 billion in cuts to Medicare. Sorry Mr. President. Im going to protect North Carolina, from you. PFB: Rouzer for Congress [YouTube, uploaded 4/03/12] Rouzer Released Ad In April 2012, Rouzer released a new ad. MAN 1: North Carolina, we have a problem. MAN 2: Uh, go ahead. MAN 1: Obama racked up trillions in debt and now Ilario Pantano wants to spend $104 billion more to send men back to the moon.

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MAN 2: The moon? Billions? Negative. Pantanos lost it. David Rouzer is the solution. Rouzer will defeat Mike McIntyre, protect marriage, cut wasteful spending, and fight to repeal Obamacare. ROUZER: Im David Rouzer and I approve this message because weve already been to the moon. PFB: Rouzer for Congress [Rouzer for Congress, uploaded 4/27/12] Rouzer Endorsed by Patrick McHenry In April 2012, Rouzer was endorsed by Congressman Patrick McHenry. [Star News Online, 4/19/12] Crow Switched Parties to Republican After 2008 Election In March 2012, WECT reported that Crow switched parties to Republican after the 2008 Presidential campaign. I got angry in 2008 because I felt that Howard Dean did some maneuvering that threw the election over to Obama...I think the choice of the candidate should be made by the voters, and not anyone with the party. Thats when I went over to the Republican Party. [wect.com, 3/01/12] Rouzer Released Ad Attacking Obama In March 2012, Rouzer aired an ad attacking President Obama for leaving the country awash in wasteful spending, record debt and high unemployment. [starnewsonline.com, 3/22/12] Pantano Stressed His Conservative Values In February 2012, Pantano stressed his conservative values. Pantano said, It looks like recognizing and honoring a fact that we're a nation founded under God. Generates are God-given. Everything for the protection of the unborn and the protection of the sanctity of marriage. That these are things that are worth fighting for, and are advocating rigorously for because the nation that is not good cannot be great. And we have slaughtered 54 million babies since the decision of Roe versus Wade. Now for young people, that's difficult territory because I'm in college and this. We have to line because right is right. We have to be willing to talk about that, so that's important to me.
[Pantano Meet and Greet, Wilmington, 2/02/12]

Pantano Endorsed by Duncan Hunter In February 2012, Pantano was endorsed by former Rep. and former Armed Services Committee Chairman Duncan Hunter. Hunter said, I am proud to announce my strong endorsement of Ilario Pantano for the United States Congress. Ilario is a true patriot, serving as an enlisted Marine during the first Gulf War and giving up his career to rejoin the Marines as an officer after witnessing the 9/11 attacks. He is a true conservative, who I know we can trust to stand up for our conservative principles and never bow down to the demands of special interests. Most importantly, Ilario is a family man. As the father of two young boys, Ilario knows
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first-hand the fears parents all across the nation have for the futures of their children. [Pantano for Congress
Press Release, 2/08/12]

Pantano Supported 25 Percent Pay Cut for Members of Congress In February 2012, Pantano said he supported a 25 percent pay cut for members of Congress and said he wanted to share suffering at the top level. Pantano said, Say I'm going to cut 20,000 ground troops out of the Marine Corps or we're going to cut 80,000 troops out of the US army or we are going to do some kind of a massive base realignment, and guess what, before I make some father of three jobless, we're making sure we are sharing that suffering across the board at the leadership level. He also supported an end to insider trading amongst members of Congress. [Pantano Meet and Greet, Wilmington, 2/02/12] Pantano Lead Rouzer 48%-21% in Polls In January 2012, Pantano for Congress released a poll conducted by political polling firm Conquest Communications showing Pantano with a lead of 48%-21% over Rouzer. [Pantano for Congress press release,
1/31/12]

Pantano Launched First Ad of 2012 Campaign In November 2011, Pantano bought air time during Thanksgiving week and planned to run a 60 second ad on his primary opponent Rouzer, six months before primary elections. [wect.com, 11/21/11] Launched Attack Hitting Primary Rival on Amnesty In November 2011, Pantano launched a 60 second ad hitting his primary rival Rouzer on amnesty. The ad criticized Rouzer for supporting an amnesty plan supported by Obama, Ted Kennedy, and Dianne Feinstein. [Politico, 11/22/11] Similar to Previous Anti-Rouzer Ad In November 2011, Pantanos ad amnesty ad against Rouzer appeared similar to an anti-Rouzer ad run by Pantanos state Senate primary opponent Nena Reeves. [newsobserver.com, 11/23/11] Pantano Growth and Reducing Regulation in Political Platform In December 2011, Pantano stressed growth and reducing regulations as a part of his political platform. Pantano, It's about a pro-growth agenda making sure the private sector can bring jobs back to the area. It's about lowering taxes and reducing regulation. It's about protecting the homeland, and I have the scars to prove I am serious about that." [wwaytv3.com, 12/02/11] Rouzer Stressed Political Experience

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In December 2011, Rouzer stressed his political experience has a strength. Rouzer looks to his political experience as a strength. Obviously you have coastal issues here, beach renourishment, sea level rise. All those issues are very important to this area, and that's one of the advantages I have, Rouzer said. Having worked for Sen. Helms and Sen. Elizabeth Dole I have dealt with the issues form the coast to the western part of the state. [WWAY, 12/2/11] Rouzer Reported as Underdog for NC-07 Race In October 2011, it was reported that Ilario Pantano had an early lead on Rouzer in both raising campaign funds and in name recognition. [Star News, 10/10/11] Pantano Hit Rouzers Immigration Record In November 2011, Pantano released a 60 second ad hitting Rouzer on his immigration record. V/O: Raleigh Lobbyist and Politician David Rouzer collected a fat paycheck to push a liberal plan to provide amnesty for illegal aliens. Text: Lobbyist David Rouzer Liberal Plan to Provide Amnesty. [Source:] Do or Die Tobacco Farm Quarterly www.tobacoofarmquarterly.com Senate Lobbying Registration, Senate Identification Number 316558-1003271, 8/06/07 v/o: Not just amnesty for 1.5 million agriculture workers but amnesty to 1.8 million family members of illegals. Text: Rouzer Plan: Amnesty 1.5 + 1.8 Million = 3.3 million illegals [Source:] The Ag Jobs Act: immigration Amnesty Revived. Heritage Foundation Web Memo: No 1626, 9/19/07 V/O: Amnesty for some illegals convicted of misdemeanor crimes. Amnesty for illegals with pending criminal charges. Text: Rouzer Plan: Amnesty for illegals convicted of misdemeanor crimes (and) pending criminal charges. [Source:] The Ag Jobs Act: immigration Amnesty Revived. Heritage Foundation Web Memo: No 1626, 9/19/07 V/O: Thats right. Criminals would get a free pass to citizenship. Text: [Source:]The Ag Jobs Act: immigration Amnesty Revived. Heritage Foundation Web Memo: No 1626, 9/19/07 V/O: No surprise Rouzers liberal amnesty plan was supported by Barack Obama, Ted Kennedy, Diane Feinstein and Hillary Clinton. Text: [Source:] Ag Jobs Act of 2007, S. 340, 110 Congress, Congressional Record (2007)

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V/O: Not a single Republican Congressman from North Carolina supported The bill Text: No Republican Congressman from North Carolina Supported the Bill. [Source:] Ag Jobs Act of 2007, H.R. 271, 110 Congress, Congressional Record (2007). Ag Jobs Act of 2007, S. 340, 110 Congress, Congressional Record (2007) V/O The Conservative Heritage Foundation Even Called it Immigration Amnesty Revived. Text: Immigration Amnesty Revived. [Source:] The Ag Jobs Act: Immigration Amnesty Revived. Heritage Foundation Web Memo: No 1626, 9/19/07 V/O: David Rouzer should be ashamed for pocketing thousands of dollars to push this liberal amnesty nightmare Text: Lobbyist David Rouzer Pocketing Thousands (for this) Liberal Amnesty Nightmare. [Source:] Senate Lobbying Mid-Year Report, Senate Identification Number 316558-1003271, 8/06/07 V/O: Lobbyist David Rouzer. Wrong on Amnesty. Very wrong for North Carolina. Text: Lobbyist David Rouzer. Wrong on Amnesty. Very wrong for North Carolina. V/O: Im Ilario Pantano and I approve this message. [Rouzer For Amnesty You Tube, 11/20/11] Rouzer Lost Straw Poll Despite Support from Lobbyists and Special Interest Groups In November 2011, at the North Carolina GOP Hall of Fame Dinner, voters overwhelmingly chose Pantano over David Rouzer as the nominee for the 7th district by a margin of 2 to 1. This victory for Pantano occurred in what was supposed to be Rouzers safe territory in Raleigh, where Rouzer has received an outpouring of financial support from lobbyists and special interest groups. [Pantano for
Congress, 11/21/11]

Pantano Chosen Overwhelmingly in Straw Poll for 7th District In November 2011, at the North Carolina GOP Hall of Fame Dinner, voters overwhelmingly chose Pantano over David Rouzer as the nominee for the 7th district by a margin of 2 to 1. This victory for Pantano occurred in what was supposed to be Rouzers safe territory in Raleigh, where Rouzer has received an outpouring of financial support from lobbyists and special interest groups. [Pantano for
Congress, 11/21/11]

Pantano Supported by Allen West In June 2011, Pantano released a letter that asserted Wests firm support for Pantano and his run for Congress in 2012. According to the letter, Congressman West emphasized that the soul of our country depends on the men and women we send to represent us in Washington and he pleaded with the audience to send in

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reinforcements to back up the constitutional conservatives fighting for sanity in the House. According to Congressman West, I am one of those reinforcements. Pantano also made polarizing statements about Democratic leadership, saying that I will not sit back and watch as Barack Obama, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi bankrupt our children and threaten the freedom of this country. [Pantano Update, 06/16/2011]

Energy Issues Environmental Issues

Pantano Supported Eliminating EPA and Department of Energy In March 2012, Pantano said he would eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. [starnewsonline.com, 3/27/12] Pantano Supported Drilling Off the Shore of North Carolina In February 2012, Pantano supported drilling for gas off the shore of North Carolina and in the Piedmont region. [Pantano Meet and Greet, Wilmington, 2/02/12]

Ethics Issues
Pantano Supported Congressional Term Limits In February 2012, Pantano said he supported congressional term limits. Pantano said, Term limits, is one very strong tool to do that. How do I know? Because the disgraceful lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who served four years in prison for manipulating over 100 members of Congress with bribes. He says that that would make it harder to manipulate members of Congress. I'm not doing this as somebody who is nave. I'm looking to the guys that are the same ones that you hire to figure out how to protect your home, you would hire a burglar to help you sort out what the right way is to protect your home. You would hire a hacker to help you protect your cyber defenses. Would you hire somebody who serve federal time for manipulating and running the Congress task you how to protect against it? The answer is yes. So he says term limits, so I subscribe to that. [Pantano Meet and Greet, Wilmington, 2/02/12] Pantano Named Innocent in 2004 Deaths of 2 Iraqis In 2012, Pantano was named innocent by the military medical examiner in the 2004 incident where he short two Iraqis. The examiner was frustrated that charge would be brought against Pantano without first examining the bodies. [starnewsonline.com, 1/1/12]

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Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea Gay and Lesbian Issues Gun Issues Health Care Issues Immigration and Border Issues
Rouzer Admitted to Lobbying for Agriclture Jobs Bill In April 2012, Pantano and Rouzer debated on Rouzers history lobbying for the 2007 Agriculture Jobs Act, a bill that Pantano said would provide amnesty for undocumented workers. During the debate, Rouzer said that he did lobby for the bill and that he supported a form of amnesty. [wect.com, 4/05/12] The DCCC has footage and transcripts of the debate Pantano Campaign Criticized Immigration Credentials In February 2012, the Pantano campaign accused Rouzer of failing to attend state hearings on the cost of immigration and criticized him for formerly lobbying for amnesty. The campaign criticized, Rouzer was paid to lobby for Amnesty and a Path Toward Citizenship for Illegal Aliens even for those who have committed crimes. Yet Rouzer refuses to attend any of the state legislature hearings designed to inform lawmakers and the public on the costs of Illegal Immigration estimated to be $2.1 billion in North Carolina alone. [Pantano for Congress, 2/29/12]

Israel
Pantano Said Obama Betrayed Israel In May 2011, Pantano wrote in a weekly update that the president had betrayed Israel. First Poland, then Saudi Arabia, and now Israel... how many U.S. friendships is Obama going to sour while he's in the White House?...I'm not surprised by the president's betrayal of Israel. [Pantano Email, 5/26/2011]

Labor and Working Family Issues

Pantano Criticized Unions in Announcing Candidacy for Congress

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In February 2011, Pantano announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives via email. He wrote, Together we can roll back the choking effect of regulation, taxation, and unionization in order to make America competitive again. [Pantano Campaign Email, 2/08/11]

Other Social Issues

Crow Would Not Pledge Not to Accept Earmarks In March 2012, Crow said that though he hated earmarks, he would not pledge not to accept them. If you dont take your earmarks, everybody else is going to get them, he said. [starnewsonline.com, 3/27/12] Crow Said 9/11 was a Conspiracy Directed by Monopolist Bankster Bunch In March 2012, Crow said he believed the September 11th attacks were carried out as part of a conspiracy in which the planes were crashed by remote control to cover up explosives placed in the World Trade Center. He said he believed Osama bin Laden was a fall guy and suspected a connection between the 2001 attacks and the 2008 financial collapse. I dont really know who is responsible, but I am pretty good at math and physics and that Building No. 7 just fell down and I dont believe that happens...If I were going to blame it on anybody, I would blame it on people who benefit the most, which I would say is this monopolist bankster bunch, said Crow.
[necn.com, 3/28/12]

Pantano Supported Term Limits In March 2012, Pantano said he supported term limits because they would be a tremendous step at reforming our culture of corruption in Washington. [starnewsonline.com, 3/27/12] Pantano Pledged Never to Take an Earmark In March 2012, Pantano pledged to never take an earmark. He said that the promise could be unpopular, but that weve got to change the system. [starnewsonline.com, 3/27/12] Rouzer Said Every Discretionary Dollar Spent was an Earmark In March 2012, Rouzer said that every discretionary dollar handed out by an elected official or a bureaucrat was an earmark. [starnewsonline.com, 3/27/12] Rouzer Did Not Support Term Limits In March 2012, Rouzer said implementing term limits was like handing the keys of power to bureaucrats.

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I know how liberal bureaucrats think...They can wait you out, he said. [starnewsonline.com, 3/27/12] Pantano Criticized Litigatory Environment In February 2012, Pantano criticized the litigatory environment of the United States. Pantano said, But the point of the matter is, also appreciating the fact that the litigatory environment in the United States, the fact that there are so many frivolous lawsuits causing every business owner to pay a tax to the American Bar Association, or the outrageous insurance they pay. So that's fundamentally attacks of the Bar Association coming on a mean? All of these things make it hard to do business, and they leave us in a place, where if you and I were going to come up with a new battery that runs forever, we would probably, we, hypothetically, to business and would incorporate offshore so wouldn't have to pay the second highest corporate tax rate, would be subject to litigation, and where would they produce? Probably Malaysia, somewhere in the Far East, so they didn't have to deal with OSHA, the EPA, unions.
[Pantano Meet and Greet, Wilmington, 2/02/12]

Pantano Said Family was Off-Limits in Campaign In February 2012, Pantano said his family was off-limits when it came to attacks against his campaign. Naturally, the policy, ideology, and the professional experience of the candidates in this race are open for discussion as the voters evaluate their choices in the upcoming elections, and I am prepared for spirited debates along these lines. However, parents, spouses, and children arent, and neither are blatantly false and malicious personal attacks on a candidates character or faith. This statement serves as the sole warning and reminder: As the only candidate with a wife and small children in this race, I consider my family strictly off limits, said Pantano. [starneewsonline.com, 2/24/12]

Personal Finance
Pantano Worked for Goldman Sachs Pantano worked for Goldman Sachs after serving in Operation Desert Storm and working as a bartender while attending New York University. He later called the job of investment banking boring. In 1998, I made a decision to walk away from Goldman and a lifestyle that wasnt for me. [] I didnt want to be trading Enron and AIG. Thats not what I wanted to do with my life. [Daily Caller, 11/9/11] Pantano Filed 2011 Financial Disclosure In 2011, Pantano reported earnings of at least $118,431 for calendar year 2010. Pantano reported no assets. Pantano reported liabilities between $30,000 and $100,000. In 2010, Pantano received a stipend/scholarship of $13,000 from Lives Out of Combat. He reported his spouses salary of $103,431 from Hawthorne Executive Search.

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Pantano reported no assets. Pantano reported a student loan between $15,000 and $50,000. He held between $15,000 and $50,000 in debt to Bank of America. Pantano reported that he was special deputy to the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office. [Ilario Pantano
Financial Disclosure, Filed 5/1/11]

RouzerFiled 2011 Financial Disclosure In 2011, Rouzer reported earnings of at least $95,266.91 for calendar year 2010. Rouzer held assets valued at between $104,000 and $510,000. Rouzer reported no liabilities. In 2010, Rouzer received $28,135.40 in compensation from the North Carolina General Assembly. He received $64,556 in compensation from The Rouzer Company. In 2011, Rouzer reported earnings of at least $65,416.92 for calendar year 2011 (to October 4th). In 2011, Rouzer received $32,838.30 in compensation from the North Carolina General Assembly. He received $31,500 in compensation from The Rouzer Company. [David Rouzer Financial Disclosure, Filed
10/4/11]

Under unearned income, Rouzer reported that all of his assets are from various mutual funds, stocks, and retirement accounts. Rouzer holds stock in Akamai Technologies, American Tower Corp., and Ford. Rouzer reported no liabilities. Rouzer reported that he was president and owner of The Rouzer Company. Rouzer was a consultant for Jenkins Hill Consulting. [David Rouzer Financial Disclosure, Filed 10/4/11]

Senior Issues Tax Issues

Crow Opposed Extending Payroll Tax Cut In March 2012, WECT reported that Crow opposed extending the payroll tax cut. I think we need every bit of withholding tax so that we will have enough money to pay social security...If we reduce it, it wont be long before people start saying were insolvent as far as social security is concerned, said Crow. [wect.com, 3/01/12] Pantano Said He Supported Fair Tax In February 2012, Pantano said he supported the Fair Tax.

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Pantano said, It's going to be about a progrowth agenda job creation through lowering the tax rate, a reforming the tax code, frankly. I'm a Fair Taxsupporter, but I would support any conversation to simplify and lower the tax code. [Pantano Meet and Greet, Wilmington, 2/02/12] Pantano: I Support Tax Cuts of Every Kind In March 2012, Pantano said he supported tax cuts of every kind. "I support tax cuts of every kind...I want to get rid of the death tax. I want to get rid of the capital gains tax. I believe, like (former President Ronald) Reagan believed, that if we lower government's grip, folks will do more with their own resources, and that will be better, said Pantano. [wect.com, 3/16/12]

Tea Party Transportation Issues Womens Issues

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