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

Top Headlines ............................................................................................ 1 Editorials.................................................................................................... 2 Budget Issues ............................................................................................. 2 Business and Consumer Issues .................................................................. 2 Campaign Finance Issues........................................................................... 2 Crime & Public Safety Issues .................................................................... 4 Economic and Financial Issues .................................................................. 4 Education Issues ........................................................................................ 4 Election 2012 Issues .................................................................................. 4 Energy Issues ............................................................................................. 6 Environmental Issues ................................................................................. 6 Ethics Issues .............................................................................................. 6 Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea ................... 6 Gay and Lesbian Issues.............................................................................. 6 Gun Issues ................................................................................................. 7 Health Care Issues ..................................................................................... 7 Immigration and Border Issues .................................................................. 7 Israel .......................................................................................................... 7 Labor and Working Family Issues ............................................................. 7 Other Social Issues .................................................................................... 7 Personal Finance ........................................................................................ 7 Senior Issues .............................................................................................. 8 Tax Issues .................................................................................................. 8 Tea Party .................................................................................................... 8 Transportation Issues ................................................................................. 8 Womens Issues ......................................................................................... 8

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Editorials Budget Issues

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

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] 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 Election 2012 Issues

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) 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 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 Ethics Issues Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea Gay and Lesbian Issues

Gun Issues Health Care Issues Immigration and Border Issues 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

Criticized Unions in Announcing Candidacy for Congress 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 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] 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. 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]

Filed 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]

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