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ILLARIO PANTANO (NC-07)

DAVID ROUZER (NC-07)

TIM WILKES (NC-07)

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

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

Budget IssuesPantano 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 ballooningentitlements 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 preserveMedicare and Social Security.

Weve got to preserve Social Security and Medicare for the future. That means we've got to make somechoices. We need to preserve it in its current form for anybody probably 50 and older. For those 50 andyounger, we've got to look at other options. Paul Ryan has some good proposals, said Rouzer. [PrimaryDebate, 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 Republicansadopt [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 toutingThe GOP Path To Prosperity. He sent the email without introduction or comment. [Pantano CampaignEmail, 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 wasposted on Pantanos website:

The "Roadmap For America's Future" is a comprehensive alternative to the biggovernment approach currently embraced by the majority party. I hope you take alook at and let me know what you think. Wouldn't it be exciting to take back the


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House in November with a full set of solutions in hand? I urge other conservativesacross the country to support this solution. It could become the backbone of apolicy-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 royaltyand list rental income from Campaign Funding Direct.

Received Only $2,750 Total from PACs. Pantanos contributions were overwhelmingly fromindividuals. He received only $2,750 total from PACs.

$2,500 from Western Representation PAC. Pantano received $2,500 from the WesternRepresentation PAC.

$250 from the Albananian American Public Affairs Committee. Pantano received $500 fromthe Albanian American Public Affairs Committee.

Expenditures of Note:

$4,235 for Campaign Golf Tournament. Pantano reported spending $4,235 at the MagnoliaGreens 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 promotionalmerchandise, paid to O.M.I and Topsail Sportswear.

$2,404.80 on Pantanos Book. Pantano reported spending $2,404.80 total on purchasing his bookfrom Amazon and Barnes & Noble.


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$2,830.15 on Gun Vouchers at Shooters Choice. Pantano reported spending $2,830.15 onpurchase of vouchers for gun r at Shooters Choice.

$3,528.26 in Reimbursements to Self. Pantano reported reimbursing himself a total of $3,528.26for gas and meals.

$732 on Cable Buy. Pantano reported spending $732 on a cable TV media buy throughJamestown 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 StrategiesConsulting 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 shootingssupplies 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 campaignprinting and fundraising.

$1,213.90 to Capital Strategies Consulting. Pantano reported owing Capital StrategiesConsulting $1,213.90 for consulting.

$6,495 to Jamestown Associates. Pantano reporting owing $6,495 to Jamestown Associates forproduction 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, NorthCarolina-centered. In fact, if you look at all the contributors to my campaign finance fund, the vastmajority of them, I'd say 90 percent of them, come from the district, right here in the Senate


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Congressional District. And business is important, free enterprise is important. Those employees, they gettogether, and they contribute to their PAC to contribute to the candidates of their choice. I'm happy toaccept 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.


$1,000 from Universal Leaf Tobacco Company. Rouzer received $1,000 from the UniversalLeaf Tobacco Company Inc PAC. Rouzers lobbying company was paid $100,000 to lobby forUniversal Leaf Tobacco from 2007 to 2008.

$5,000 from ERIC PAC. Rouzer received $5,000 from Majority Leader Eric Cantors ERICPAC.

$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.


$2,566.30 to Todd Batchelor. Rouzer paid $2,566.30 to Todd Batchelor for fundraisingconsulting.

$7,909.81 to Thomas Bugbee. Rouzer paid $7,909.81 total to Thomas Bugbee for politicalstrategy consulting, travel, and decorations.

$6,847 to Townes Maxwell. Rouzer paid $6,847 total to Townes Maxwell for political strategyconsulting, travel, and postage/food/beverage.

$4,967 to Cardinal Consulting. Rouzer paid $4,967 to Cardinal Consulting for political strategyconsulting.

$1,521.90 to the Country Club of Landfall. Rouzer paid $1,521.90 to the Country Club ofLandfall for food and beverage.

$6,000 to Impact Strategies. Rouzer paid $6,000 to Impact Strategies for Political StrategyConsulting.

$8,000 to Kohn Associates. Rouzer paid $8,000 to Kohn Associates for fundraising consulting.


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$5,630 to Majority Connections LLC. Rouzer paid $5,630 total to Majority Connections formedia.

Debts and Obligations:

$2,202.21 total in Debt. The Rouzer campaign reported a total of $2,202.21 in debt from thisperiod.

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 the4th 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 ofNote:

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 ofAnesthesiologist, $1500 from Smithfield Foods Inc PAC, JM Family Enterprises Inc PAC.

Rouzer Received $2000 from North Carolina PACs. In the fourth quarter of 2011, Rouzerreceived $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 fromWomble 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 receivedcontributions 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 fora number of organizations; $500 from Aleix Jarvis who lobbied for JP Morgan Chase, UnitedHealth Group, Sprint Nextel, Watson Pharmaceuticals and Miller Coors; $500 from RichardKimberly, a lobbyist for Kimberly Clark Corporation; $509.80 from Ginger Loper who haslobbied for the American Medical Association and Teva Pharmaceuticals; $250 from HunterMoorhead, a lobbyist at Crossroads Strategies LLC; $250 from Julie Philp, who has lobbied forindependent pharmaceutical companies; $250 from Richard Shelby, a lobbyist for American GasAssociation; $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 ofthe Snack Food Association and the Motion Picture Association of America.


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Received $500 from North Carolina Lobbyists. Received $250 from John Cooper, a registeredlobbyists for Compass NC LLC and $250 from Brooks Pierce, a telecom lobbyist for BrooksPierce.

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 thefourth 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 inthe 4th quarter of 2011, has $8,912.24 cash on hand and spent $93,483.53. Pantano has $51,409 of debtthis 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 hiscampaign.

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. MikeMcIntyre, a Lumberton Democrat.[] State statutes prohibit lobbyists from giving to candidates for theGeneral 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: Pleasenote that federal law recognizes the First Amendment rights of NC lobbyists and allows personalcontributions to be made to Congressional candidates!The flier seeks contributions ranging from $2,500for 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'srunning for Congress, Rouzer is allowed to raise money for his federal campaign in ways notallowed a sitting North Carolina legislator. State legislators are forbidden to take contributionswhen the General Assembly is in session and are barred from ever receiving contributions fromlobbyists. Rouzer's congressional campaign was able to do both and his first official federalcampaign report shows a huge take in the first six weeks of his campaign [] On the list areseveral lobbyists, mostly representing Ag industries like the NC Pork Council's Angela Meier andTommy 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 theaforementioned NC Pork Council, NC Farm Bureau PAC, Blue Cross Blue Shield of NorthCarolina and trial attorney PAC Ward & Smith. [Independent Weekly, 9/23/11]


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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 alsotied 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 eightlobbyists who hosted Rouzers controversial fundraiser did not contributed. These lobbyistsincluded: Theresa Kostrzewa, Thomas Moore, Paula Gupton Page, Jack Cozort and GeneAinsworth. 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 andObserver 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 LeafTobacco Company, Japan Tobacco International USA, Mt. Olive Pickle Company, King MakerMarketing, and Sherman's 1400 Broadway NYC LTD, and for each client, he lobbied for tobaccointerests. [Senate Lobbying Disclosure Database, accessed 10/8/11]

Pantano Filed 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report


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]


Spent $278.37 at Barnes and Nobles for Research Materials. In April 2011, Pantano spent $234.66 atBarnes and Nobles for Research Material. [Pantano for NC Committee 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, filed7/15/11]

Other Items of Note:

Pantano Received $7,750 from PACs. In his July 2011 Quarterly FEC report, Pantano received $7,750from 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 Committee2011 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 inDebt. His debt is owed to Coastal Accounting Professionals, Public Opinion Strategies and HotWilmington. [Pantano for NC Committee 2011 July Quarterly FEC Report, filed 7/15/11]

Pantano Raised $65,000 in Third Quarter


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In October 2011, it was reported that Pantano raised $65,000 in the third quarter, bringing his fundraisingtotal to $175,000, with $29,000 cash on hand. Early polls reported that he had an early edge on namerecognition. [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. Pantanoraised $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]


Received $500 from Bill Cassidys Leadership PAC. In July 2011, Pantano received $500 fromBill 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 todrive. Regarding the bill, Rouzer said, "The main purpose was to get our teens to think before they speedor 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 setstandards and regulation for many areas of government involvement including environmental policies tomedical malpractice suits. The bills would keep local governments from making any regulations morestringent 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 theirconstituents complain government bureaucrats have too much power making rules about how they dobusiness. [AP, 9/28/11]

Education Issues

Crow Supported Eliminating Department of Education


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MAN 2: The moon? Billions? Negative. Pantanos lost it. David Rouzer is the solution. Rouzer willdefeat 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 Presidentialcampaign.

I got angry in 2008 because I felt that Howard Dean did some maneuvering that threw the election overto Obama...I think the choice of the candidate should be made by the voters, and not anyone with theparty. 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 wastefulspending, 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 ofmarriage. That these are things that are worth fighting for, and are advocating rigorously for because thenation that is not good cannot be great. And we have slaughtered 54 million babies since the decision ofRoe versus Wade. Now for young people, that's difficult territory because I'm in college and this. Wehave 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 CommitteeChairman Duncan Hunter.

Hunter said, I am proud to announce my strong endorsement of Ilario Pantano for the United StatesCongress. Ilario is a true patriot, serving as an enlisted Marine during the first Gulf War and giving up hiscareer to rejoin the Marines as an officer after witnessing the 9/11 attacks. He is a true conservative, whoI know we can trust to stand up for our conservative principles and never bow down to the demands ofspecial 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 CongressPress 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 cut80,000 troops out of the US army or we are going to do some kind of a massive base realignment, andguess what, before I make some father of three jobless, we're making sure we are sharing that sufferingacross the board at the leadership level. He also supported an end to insider trading amongst members ofCongress. [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 adon 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, andDianne 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 adrun 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 scarsto 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, beachrenourishment, sea level rise. All those issues are very important to this area, and that's one of theadvantages 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 campaignfunds 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 toprovide amnesty for illegal aliens.

Text: Lobbyist David Rouzer Liberal Plan to Provide Amnesty. [Source:] Do or Die Tobacco FarmQuarterly www.tobacoofarmquarterly.comSenate 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 ofillegals.

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 pendingcriminal charges.

Text: Rouzer Plan: Amnesty for illegals convicted of misdemeanor crimes (and) pending criminalcharges. [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: No1626, 9/19/07

V/O: No surprise Rouzers liberal amnesty plan was supported by Barack Obama, Ted Kennedy, DianeFeinstein 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 of2007, 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 amnestynightmare

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 chosePantano over David Rouzer as the nominee for the 7th district by a margin of 2 to 1. This victory forPantano occurred in what was supposed to be Rouzers safe territory in Raleigh, where Rouzer hasreceived an outpouring of financial support from lobbyists and special interest groups. [Pantano forCongress, 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 chosePantano over David Rouzer as the nominee for the 7th district by a margin of 2 to 1. This victory forPantano occurred in what was supposed to be Rouzers safe territory in Raleigh, where Rouzer hasreceived an outpouring of financial support from lobbyists and special interest groups. [Pantano forCongress, 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 forCongress in 2012.

According to the letter, Congressman West emphasized that the soul of our country depends on the menand 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 toCongressman West, I am one of those reinforcements.

Pantano also made polarizing statements about Democratic leadership, saying that I will not sit back andwatch 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 theDepartment of Energy. [starnewsonline.com, 3/27/12]

Pantano Supported Drilling Off the Shore ofNorth Carolina

In February 2012, Pantano supported drilling for gas off the shore of North Carolina and in the Piedmontregion. [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 disgracefullobbyist Jack Abramoff, who served four years in prison for manipulating over 100 members of Congresswith bribes. He says that that would make it harder to manipulate members of Congress. I'm not doingthis as somebody who is nave. I'm looking to the guys that are the same ones that you hire to figure outhow to protect your home, you would hire a burglar to help you sort out what the right way is to protectyour home. You would hire a hacker to help you protect your cyber defenses. Would you hire somebodywho serve federal time for manipulating and running the Congress task you how to protect against it? Theanswer 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 heshort two Iraqis.

The examiner was frustrated that charge would be brought against Pantano without first examining thebodies. [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 JobsAct, 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 ofimmigration and criticized him for formerly lobbying for amnesty.

The campaign criticized, Rouzer was paid to lobby for Amnesty and a Path Toward Citizenship forIllegal 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 viaemail. He wrote, Together we can roll back the choking effect of regulation, taxation, and unionization inorder 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. Ifyou 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 conspiracyin 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 attacksand the 2008 financial collapse.

I dont really know who is responsible, but I am pretty good at math and physics and that Building No. 7just fell down and I dont believe that happens...If I were going to blame it on anybody, I would blame iton 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 atreforming 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 abureaucrat 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 tobureaucrats.


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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 inthe United States, the fact that there are so many frivolous lawsuits causing every business owner to pay atax to the American Bar Association, or the outrageous insurance they pay. So that's fundamentallyattacks of the Bar Association coming on a mean? All of these things make it hard to do business, andthey 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 topay 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 fordiscussion as the voters evaluate their choices in the upcoming elections, and I am prepared for spiriteddebates along these lines. However, parents, spouses, and children arent, and neither are blatantly falseand 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 smallchildren 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 bartenderwhile 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 didntwant 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 noassets. 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 hisspouses 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 indebt to Bank of America.

Pantano reported that he was special deputy to the New Hanover County Sheriffs Office. [Ilario PantanoFinancial 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 assetsvalued 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. Hereceived $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 4

th

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In 2011, Rouzer received $32,838.30 in compensation from the North Carolina General Assembly. Hereceived $31,500 in compensation from The Rouzer Company. [David Rouzer Financial Disclosure, Filed10/4/11]

Under unearned income, Rouzer reported that all of his assets are from various mutual funds, stocks, andretirement 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 forJenkins 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 socialsecurity...If we reduce it, it wont be long before people start saying were insolvent as far as socialsecurity 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: 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 gainstax. I believe, like (former President Ronald) Reagan believed, that if we lower government's grip, folkswill 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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