Thread: Hayworth says he will challenge McCain

Hayworth says he will challenge McCain


(CNN) - Former Rep. J.D. Hayworth of Arizona says he's planning to challenge fellow Republican John McCain for his senate seat.

The former six-term congressman stepped down Friday as host of his conservative talk radio program on a radio station in Phoenix.

"We will formally announce at a later time, but we're moving forward to challenge John McCain," Hayworth told the Associated Press. "I think we all respect John. I think his place in history is secure. But after close to a quarter-century in Washington, it's time for him to come home."

Hayworth would not have been able to continue hosting a radio program and also legally run for federal office. Hayworth was ousted from Congress in the 2006 election and has hosted the radio show for the past few years.

"It has been a joy to spend weekday afternoons on KFYI. Now, another chapter begins. The call to public service remains, and again it may very well lead to pursuit of public office," Hayworth said in a statement posted on the radio station's website.

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McCain Must Go...!!!

This is a turning point if we can oust this old fool.

I wish Hayworth could win, but I don't think the can. More important I don't think he could win in the General Election. Remember he gotten beaten for his House Seat. I would rather see him go back to the house and operate from there.

I think McCain can pull this off easily and defeat Hayworth in the primary.

Originally Posted by judyweller

I wish Hayworth could win, but I don't think the can. More important I don't think he could win in the General Election. Remember he gotten beaten for his House Seat. I would rather see him go back to the house and operate from there.

I think McCain can pull this off easily and defeat Hayworth in the primary.

I completely disagree..... People are fed up with Illegal Immigration,and especially so In Arizona. Mr amnesty McCain will be In for a fight. I think that people will embrace Hayworths anti-amnesty stance..... Go J. D.....

The problem for Hayworth he couldn't even win his House seat in the last Election -- that makes me hesitate about him in a general election. I am afraid if the get nominated he can't win.

Related: http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-186316.html

So now the question is, whom do we support: Hayworth or Simcox? And who has the better chance of raising more money and beating McCain?

I know Simcox has been a little weak on this lately, but this is on his website now:

I will not reward those who have come to our country illegally with the precious gift of American citizenship, by granting them any form of amnesty.

I hereby Pledge that I will make full use of my authority to implement the interior enforcement of all of our existing laws.

Full text here:

https://www.simcoxforsenate.com/border-security

Alot of people thought Brown would not win either, it amazing what a bunch of POed Americans can do.

This is Hayworth's history on illegal immigration when he was in Congress. He seems to have gotten better in the years before he lost his seat, but overall his record is not stellar:

Overall Grade (C+):

http://grades.betterimmigration.com/tes ... &retired=1

Grade History info here:

http://grades.betterimmigration.com/vie ... 5&VIPID=44

According to a recent Rass poll, looks like (at least at this point) Hayworth is the stronger challenger to McCain:

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politicsdaily.com
McCain Looking Safer if He Gets a GOP Primary Challenge from the Right
Posted: 01/22/10

Sen. John McCain is comfortably back on top of J. D. Hayworth should the conservative talk show host make a run at him from the right, with McCain leading Hayworth 53 percent to 31 percent, while 4 percent back former Minuteman leader Chris Simcox, 3 percent prefer some other candidate and 8 percent are undecided, according to a Rasmussen Reports poll conducted Jan. 20

In November, the two ran about even.

Hayworth has not announced a challenge to McCain, but McCain has not sat on his hands when it comes to that possibility. He launched a radio ad attacking Hayworth's record and Congress and has arranged for his former running mate, Sarah Palin, to campaign for him in the state in March.

http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/01/22 ... -from-the/