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Fresno Small Business Owner on Why Carly Should Win

August 10, 2010

Scott Miller, Owner, Gazebo Gardens
I had the pleasure of welcoming senate candidate Carly Fiorina and representatives from the U.S., California and local Fresno Chambers of Commerce, to my nursery today. Gazebo Gardens has been in business for nearly 90 years, and I believe that there has never before been an election more important than [...]

Job Creators Reject 28 Years of Boxer’s Failed Leadership, Endorse Carly

August 09, 2010

“For 28 long years, Barbara Boxer has failed to fight for jobs, failed to fight for policies that spur economic growth and failed to fight for American companies. Today we are rejecting Boxer’s nearly three decades of failed leadership and antagonism toward California’s businesses,” said U.S. Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President and National Political Director Bill Miller.

Click here to download Carly’s economic growth plan.

Carly Stands with Farmers and Ranchers Against Tax Hikes

August 06, 2010

“In the midst of one of the worst economic downturns in a generation, California families simply cannot afford to pay an additional $1,600 in higher taxes next year. And California family farms and ranches – who have already suffered a one-two punch from a bad economy and restricted water flow to the Central Valley – can’t afford to be saddled with a 55 percent death tax,” said Fiorina. “Today, I join these hard-working farmers and ranchers in urging Barbara Boxer to stand against the largest tax hike in American history.”

Carly Hosts Roundtable with Asian American Business Leaders

August 04, 2010

“California’s small businesses are the embodiment of the American dream, and the policies implemented by our leaders in Washington should always foster and cultivate the ideals of freedom, entrepreneurship and innovation on which our nation was built,” said Fiorina.

Carly Opposes Nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court

August 04, 2010

“I believe the Senate’s duty to ‘advise and consent’ requires a thorough review of judicial nominees and their records. I closely followed the Senate’s confirmation hearings and have taken time to carefully consider how I would vote on Elena Kagan’s nomination were I a member of the Senate today.”

Boxer’s “Stimulus”: Nothing But An Empty Lot

August 03, 2010

“As the economy has slowed, consumer spending has fallen flat and unemployment sits at record highs, Barbara Boxer has the audacity to continue to look Californians in the eye and claim the stimulus is working. There’s no doubt the $862 billion taxpayer-funded stimulus package has failed to deliver the jobs Barbara Boxer promised it would; today, we’re learning even more about the egregious spending authorized under the plan.”

Statewide Volunteer Chair: Join Us Today!

August 02, 2010

“I’m excited to join Carly today in announcing the county and local chairs of the Carly for California grassroots leadership team. We have an impressive team of individuals who are dedicated to spreading Carly’s message and building support for her campaign. Up and down the state, our grassroots team is mobilizing our efforts to get Carly elected in November. … Click here to sign up as a volunteer and take your government back, make it listen and make it work.”

Carly Announces County and Local Grassroots Leaders

August 02, 2010

Underscoring the strength of the grassroots support behind her campaign, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today announced the county and local chairs of her grassroots leadership team. These dedicated Californians will help build support for Fiorina’s campaign in their respective geographic areas and will help get out the vote for her on Election Day.

Click here to identify and connect with your regional leader immediately.

In Case You Missed It: Pat Buchanan, Chuck Todd Say Carly Can Win

July 30, 2010

Pat Buchanan: “The governor’s race in California is a big one. Whitman’s got all that money, and she’s gonna be driving and Jerry Brown has slipped a bit. Or they are running about even I guess, if she runs very strong. Boxer has never run real strong. I think there’s a real chance Carly Fiorina [...]

PPIC Poll Confirms Boxer’s Vulnerability, Declining Support

July 28, 2010

“This poll is good news, and it confirms what an increasing number of election watchers have recently noted: despite being known by nearly all Californians, despite having been a politician for more than three decades and despite her millions of dollars in stockpiled campaign cash, support for Barbara Boxer is declining, the race is tightening, and Carly Fiorina has a clear opportunity to defeat her this November.” — Deputy Campaign Manager Julie Soderlund

Southern Chair Tom Garcia on Carly's Veterans Coalition

July 27, 2010

“I joined Carly today in San Diego to help her announce the launch of the veterans coalition and to talk about issues of importance to veterans, including jobs for recently returned solders, health care and supporting our troops.”

Carly Launches Veterans Coalition

July 27, 2010

“It is now our duty to continue fighting to protect those freedoms for future generations by championing policies to support these veterans. …”

Iraq Vet Condemns Boxer's Most Recent Anti-Military Remarks

July 26, 2010

“Barbara Boxer’s disrespectful comments underscore just how out of touch she has become after her 28 years in Washington. Equating the experiences of members of Congress with those of brave soldiers who have fought to defend our country is just the latest example in a failed career marked by disrespect for our men and women in uniform.”–Lt. Commander Paul Chabot, Veterans for Carly Co-Chairman

Carly Issues Statement on Record Deficit

July 23, 2010

“Today’s report underscores just how deep a pit Barbara Boxer and Washington have dug for the people of this country. Under their watch, unemployment continues to soar, and we now know our federal deficit will reach a record $1.47 trillion this year. Still, Boxer remains intent on spending even more of taxpayers’ money and continues to talk about even more earmarks and even more government growth.”

Download Carly’s economic growth plan.

Kern County Leaders Spearhead Democrats and Independents Coalition

July 21, 2010

“Carly Fiorina will be an outstanding U.S. senator, and I am thrilled to endorse her campaign today. Carly has been clear from the start that her focus on Day One in Washington will be to create jobs and grow our economy – the two issues most important to our fellow Californians. I’m equally impressed by Carly’s commitment to restoring water flow to Central Valley farmers and communities, and I know she will be a terrific advocate for our state in the U.S. Senate.”–Former Kern County Supervisor Pete Parra

Carly Hosts Roundtable with Bay Area Businesswomen

July 20, 2010

“California’s unemployment rate is among the worst in the nation, and more than 2 million of our fellow Californians remain out of work – underscoring the abject failure of Barbara Boxer’s big-government policies to create the jobs she promised.

Boxer’s ‘solution’ to our unemployment crisis is to further burden taxpayers to fund more growth in government. This view is dangerous for the long-term health of our economy, and it is both unsustainable and unworkable if our goal is real growth.”

Carly Issues Statement on California Unemployment

July 16, 2010

“The news today that 27,600 Californians lost their jobs and private-sector job growth remained extremely weak last month underscores the fact that big-government policies that depend on temporary, taxpayer-funded government jobs will not provide the foundation of growth we need in order to experience a true economic recovery. Still, Barbara Boxer and her fellow Democrats in Congress continue to press for the budget-busting entitlements, job-killing regulations and higher taxes that drive jobs out of state. As a result, 2.24 million Californians remain unemployed today, and 13 of the top 20 most stressed counties in the nation are right here in California. Only an out-of-touch career politician like Barbara Boxer could witness such a crisis of joblessness and declare victory; it’s clear she’s interested in only one job in California: her own. That’s why I am running to replace her this November.”

Carly Brings Jobs Tour to L.A.

July 16, 2010

“Today we received the disappointing news that 27,600 Californians lost their jobs last month – further proof that temporary government jobs do not provide the foundation of growth we need in order to experience a true economic recovery. Sadly, this is only the latest in a string of disappointing reports we have received about the state of our economy over the last several months.

Despite the fact that Californians are staring 12.3 percent unemployment in the face, Barbara Boxer continually refuses to implement the pragmatic policies we need in order support the small-businesses and entrepreneurs who will help create jobs and grow the economy. That’s why I am running to replace her this November.”

Students For Carly Seek to Bounce Boxer

July 16, 2010

“In efforts to protect our future, students from campus to campus have teamed up together to form Students for Carly. We want to make sure that Barbara Boxer hears us loud and clear. Enough is enough of out of control spending and government unaccountability!” – Megan Rodriguez, Students for Carly Chair

Asian Americans for Carly Chair on Joining Carly's Team

July 16, 2010

“Carly has truly lived the American dream, and understands what it takes to create a job and to build a strong economy today and for future generations. With 12.4 percent statewide unemployment, we need a leader in Washington who has real world business experience and not an out of touch career politician. Barbara Boxer has been in Washington for 28 years and has only a record of increased regulation, higher taxes and bigger government to show for it.”–Ann Hoang Fogliani, Statewide Chair, Asian Americans for Carly

Carly on Senate Passage of Financial Reform Bill

July 15, 2010

Click here to download Carly’s plan for financial reform.

“While there is no doubt our nation’s financial sector is in need of serious reform, I am disappointed that the bill passed by the Senate today will do little to fundamentally resolve the problems that led to our nation’s financial meltdown or to prevent another one from happening in the future. Creating a new layer of bureaucracy on top of an existing, fundamentally flawed regulatory structure will cost more money without delivering results. Unfortunately that is so often how Washington addresses big and complex issues – with a political Band-Aid rather than an effective and lasting solution.”

Carly Launches Asian-American Coalition

July 15, 2010

“California is a great state, and I want my children to have access to the same opportunities I have had the fortune to enjoy,” said Hoang Fogliani. “Carly has lived the American dream, and she knows what it will take to create jobs and build a strong economy today and for future generations, and that’s the reason I am proud to join her campaign team today. With the help of the Asian community in California, I am certain we will defeat Barbara Boxer this November.”–Ann Hoang Foagliani, Asian-American Coalition Chair

Nisei Farmers League President In His Own Words

July 15, 2010

“Yesterday, along with other members of the Nisei Farmers League, I announced my support for Carly Fiorina in her run for the United States Senate. I participated in a meeting with Carly here in Clovis at Bella Frutta to discuss issues of importance to the agriculture industry, including restoring water flow to the Central Valley, creating jobs and spurring economic growth.” –Manuel Cunha

Nisei Farmers League Endorses Carly

July 14, 2010

“Carly Fiorina has made it her priority to understand firsthand the challenges facing our state’s economy – particularly in the Central Valley and in the agriculture industry. Carly understands how jobs are created; she is committed to helping not only this Valley, but the entire state get back to work. I know that she will put the people of California first, and that’s why we are pleased to announce our endorsement of her campaign today.”

Carly Endorsed by Former SBA Administrator Barreto

July 13, 2010

“Our nation’s small businesses are the primary engines of job creation in our economy, and Carly has a keen understanding of the struggles small-business owners around the state are facing right now,” said Barreto. “As a U.S. senator, Carly will fight for policies that support our nation’s small businesses, family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs so that they can grow, succeed and employ our fellow Americans. That’s why I am pleased to give her my strongest support.”

Survey USA Poll: Carly Leads Boxer 47% to 45%

July 12, 2010

“Barbara Boxer has consistently failed to deliver results for the people of California, and with unemployment at a sky-high 12.4 percent, Californians have clearly had enough. Today’s poll confirms that voters see right through Boxer’s Election Year rhetoric and are rejecting her empty promises, turning instead to support a common-sense problem-solver with a proven track record of creating jobs.”
–Deputy Campaign Manager Julie Soderlund

Carly Fiorina Accepts All Standing Debate Invitations

July 12, 2010

In the wake of the Boxer campaign’s decision to circumvent the debate negotiation process, Carly Fiorina today accepted all requests for debates that have been received by the campaign.

State of the California Senate Race

July 12, 2010

Political Experts And The Media Have Noticed Boxer’s Sliding Position In The Polls and Carly’s Historic Chance To Beat Barbara Boxer:

“Most interesting upset? That’s really a great question. I think it may be Carly Fiorina beating Boxer. … Because Boxer has always had an ability to come back and savage and distort her opponents. And I think that in Fiorina, she may have an opponent who is smart enough and disciplined enough that she can’t do it. And if she can’t, I think Boxer’s probably gone.”–Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich

Business Coalition 100 Co-Chair on Carly's Success

July 09, 2010

“We are proud to be co-chairing this grassroots effort to bring together more than one hundred prominent business leaders from across California and the United States who want to express their deep admiration for Carly’s record as a business executive and to provide their unqualified endorsement in her quest to represent California in the United States Senate during these difficult times.”
–former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Business Coalition 100 Co-Chair Hon. Jim Moore Jr.

More Than 100 Business Leaders Endorse Carly

July 09, 2010

Visit BusinessCoalition100.com to see the complete list of California and national business leaders.

More than 100 business leaders today joined together to launch the Business Coalition 100, led by co-chairs former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce Jim Moore Jr., former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and former Kellogg Company CEO Carlos Gutierrez, former Intel CEO Craig Barrett and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Barbara Franklin.

Poll Proves Voters Ready to Fire Barbara Boxer

July 08, 2010

“Today’s Field Poll results prove that California voters are ready to fire Barbara Boxer. Her 52 percent unfavorable rating confirms voters have not been fooled by Barbara Boxer’s empty Election Year rhetoric about non-existent job creation when they are staring 12.4 percent unemployment in the face. This poll underscores the fact that California voters are unhappy with Barbara Boxer’s job performance and are ready to show her the door this November.” – Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications Julie Soderlund

Boxer Exaggerates Job Creation Claims

July 07, 2010

Carly Endorsed By Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims

July 07, 2010

“Carly, on the other hand, comes from the real world. She has made it her priority to come to the Central Valley to witness firsthand the unique challenges facing our region, and I believe she will be a staunch advocate for us in Washington. That’s why I am pleased to endorse her today.” – Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims

Carly Celebrates the Fourth in Huntington Beach

July 04, 2010

“Today we celebrate the birth of our nation and the foundation and values that make the United States of America great. Ours is a country founded on freedom, opportunity and innovation. It is a place where it is possible to begin with nothing and, through hard work and determination, achieve everything.”

Carly's Statement on Unemployment Rate

July 02, 2010

“The loss of 125,000 jobs last month and the less-than-robust growth in private-sector hiring together underscore the fact that the economic ‘stimulus’ plan championed by Democrats like Barbara Boxer has not delivered on its fundamental promise: creating jobs.”

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement Responding to President Obama’s Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

July 01, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s speech this morning in which he called for the passage of comprehensive immigration reform:

“While I agree with the President that legal immigration has made this country great and that our broken immigration system must be addressed, I [...]

Carly Issues Statement on Petraeus Confirmation

June 30, 2010

“I have great respect and admiration for General Petraeus. He is among the finest military leaders serving this nation, and I commend the Senate for its unanimous action to confirm him today as the next commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.”

Reuters Poll Shows Carly Trailing Boxer by 4 Points

June 29, 2010

“Another day, another poll bringing more bad news for Barbara Boxer. With just over four months until Election Day, this poll confirms California’s junior senator is still unable to reach the 50 percent threshold of support expected of most incumbents.”

Carly Hosts Town Hall with Latino Leaders

June 26, 2010

“Carly Fiorina understands the tough environment Latino families, businesses and communities are facing right now because of the recent economic slowdown and because of misguided policies championed by our leaders in Washington.” – Former Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez

Business Leader Slams Boxer on Small Business Credit

June 25, 2010

“Barbara Boxer has had many opportunities to stand up for small businesses and the community banks that support small business growth, but she has failed to do so. Her vote for the bank bailouts was supposed to help get credit flowing again…” – Roger Hart

Carly Hosts Jobs Roundtable in Los Angeles

June 25, 2010

“Job creation and economic growth happen when we unleash the talents and energies of California’s workers, small-business owners, innovators and entrepreneurs – not when we grow government. Barbara Boxer’s big-government policies have not delivered the results we were promised, and I will hold her accountable for her disappointing record.”

Carly Celebrates Juneteenth in LA

June 25, 2010

“On this day, we celebrate the end of slavery and the beginning of freedom by honoring the struggles, the resilience and the victory of our forefathers. It is now our responsibility to carry on their strength and pass on their resilience to our children and grandchildren”– Carly Fiorina.

Carly Brings Statewide Jobs Tour to San Francisco

June 24, 2010

On the fifth stop of her statewide jobs tour, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today held a press conference at a vacant office building in San Francisco to highlight the devastating effects California’s unemployment crisis is having on individuals, businesses and communities all across the state.

Carly Issues Statement on Iran Sanctions

June 24, 2010

“I applaud Congress for its action today to approve tough, unilateral sanctions against Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. My only regret is that it has taken 14 months for this necessary and obvious step to be taken.”

Carly's Message on Father's Day

June 20, 2010

“My father was one of the most influential people in my life. He was always there with sound advice, welcome perspective and most importantly unconditional love no matter what life brought my way. It is on this day that I honor his memory. All of us have been blessed with men in our lives a father, a grandfather, a friend, a mentor, or a husband who, like my father was, are there for us through all of life’s passages. They are our teachers in the school of life, our champions and a voice of wisdom. So today I hope we all have the opportunity to remember, thank and pay tribute to them for all that they are to us.”

Carly on California’s Unemployment Rate

June 18, 2010

“Our state has lost more than 244,000 jobs over the last year – more than any other state in the union. We have the third highest unemployment rate in the country and hundreds of thousands of Californians are facing long-term unemployment. Twenty-one of our counties, mostly in rural California, are facing unemployment over 15 percent. These numbers underscore just how badly Californians have been let down by the $862 billion economic ‘stimulus’ plan Barbara Boxer championed and by government policy that has made it more difficult to create jobs in the private sector.”

Carly Brings Statewide Jobs Tour to Sacramento

June 17, 2010

During the third stop of her statewide jobs tour, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina was today joined by local business and community leaders at Rex Moore Electrical Contractors and Engineers in Sacramento to discuss the disappointing results of the $862 billion economic “stimulus” plan championed by Barbara Boxer, as well as real solutions Fiorina has proposed to create jobs and grow the economy.

Vice President Biden to Conduct Fourth Rescue Mission to California for Barbara Boxer

June 16, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – Carly for California Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications Julie Soderlund today issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Vice President Joe Biden will host fundraisers for Barbara Boxer in the Silicon Valley and in Los Angeles on July 8 and July 9:

“Vice President Biden’s plan to visit California in July represents the fourth rescue mission in as many months conducted by the Obama administration to save Barbara Boxer’s failing political career. It’s clear that President Obama, Vice President Biden and Barbara Boxer see the writing on the wall. Their tax-hiking, big-government policies have taken our nation down the wrong path, and they’re worried about losing this November when Americans hold them to account.

Carly Brings Statewide Jobs Tour to Fresno Area

June 15, 2010

“Here in Fresno County, 75,700 residents are unemployed, and the unemployment rate has increased by 1.2 percentage points since the so-called economic ‘stimulus’ plan passed more than a year ago. It’s clear that the $862 billion plan has stimulated nothing but growth in the size and scope of government.”

Debate Negotiators Request Meeting to Discuss Debate Requests and Logistics

June 15, 2010

Last week, Carly for California Campaign Manager Marty Wilson accepted an invitation from Senator Boxer’s campaign to discuss the topic of debates between the candidates for U.S. Senate. In response to Wilson’s e-mail challenging Senator Boxer to debate “early and often” and naming Beth Miller and Ken Khachigian as debate negotiators, Boxer’s campaign informed Wilson that Dan Newman would contact them to begin the negotiation process.

Carly Issues Statement on San Joaquin Water Allocations

June 15, 2010

“There are only two things that can get water flowing into the Central Valley again: an act of Congress, and an act of God. Since Congress, under Barbara Boxer’s leadership as chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has failed to act, the only relief Central Valley residents have seen thus far has come as the result of an act of God in the form of increased rainfall.”

New Poll: Carly Fiorina Takes Lead Over Barbara Boxer

June 14, 2010

“Today’s poll confirms what many others before it have shown: that Barbara Boxer is in the fight of her political life, and Carly Fiorina is the candidate who can finally defeat her and put an end to her long and failed career as a politician.” – Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications
Julie Soderlund

In Case You Missed It: Barbara Boxer, Please Meet Your Most Formidable Challenger To Date: Carly Fiorina

June 11, 2010

By winning the Republican primary resoundingly against two tough and skilled opponents, Carly has proven herself to be a tenacious and energetic campaigner whose competitive spirit was on full display Election Night. Having worked with Carly for almost a year, I have learned that you can’t bridle Carly’s energy – you just hold on and go with the flow. Voters will learn soon enough that Carly is the Mohamed Ali of 2010: she’ll “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Most importantly, Carly will defeat Barbara Boxer in November.

Poll Shows Carly Closing the Gap With Barbara Boxer

June 11, 2010

“This poll is good news for Carly Fiorina and bad news for Barbara Boxer who, despite her constant Election Year pandering, still cannot break 50 percent with California voters. Meanwhile, Carly is closing in fast on Barbara Boxer, as a full 90 percent of Republicans – conservative and moderate – support her just days after a hard-fought primary.” -Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications Julie Soderlund

Statewide Jobs Tour Begins

June 11, 2010

Carly was joined in San Diego by local business owners and workers to kick off a statewide jobs tour highlighting the devastating effects of the job-killing policies Barbara Boxer has supported. “For 28 long years, Barbara Boxer has championed big-spending, government-growing, regulation-creating policies that have killed jobs and stifled economic growth.”
- Carly Fiorina

In Case You Missed It: Economy, Jobs Must Be Top Issues In Senate Campaign

June 10, 2010

“Now, Boxer seems to be getting a solid Republican challenger after facing humdrum GOP hopefuls in 1998 and 2004. Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, who seems more of a political natural than most corporate big shots turned candidates, vows to push Boxer over Congress’ inability to get the U.S. economy out of its deep doldrums.

This is a proper focus. More than a year after the passage of a $787 billion “economic stimulus” package, job-creation news remains so grim that the Obama White House is reduced to hyping the federal government’s hiring of hundreds of thousands of temporary census workers.”

Barbara Boxer Votes For Federal Government Power Grab

June 10, 2010

“I support Senator Murkowski’s resolution, and I’m disappointed that it failed. Allowing an unaccountable bureaucracy to regulate a large portion of our economy is a surefire way to kill jobs. Barbara Boxer’s opposition to this measure underscores just how out of touch she is with the reality millions of unemployed Californians face every day. Boxer’s priorities do not reflect the priorities of the people she was elected to represent, who are calling for a laser focus on job creation and economic growth.”

Carly Issues Statement Regarding U.N. Security Council Vote on Iranian Sanctions

June 09, 2010

U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today issued the following statement in response to the United Nations Security Council vote to impose new sanctions against Iran:

“Today the United Nations Security Council finally voted to impose new sanctions on Iran in response to that country’s continued pursuit of nuclear weapons in defiance of the international community. But this vote was no victory for peace or security. …”

Carly Challenges Barbara Boxer to Debate “Early and Often"

June 09, 2010

Last night, Senator Boxer’s campaign manager sent an e-mail to Carly Fiorina’s Campaign Manager Marty Wilson requesting to discuss the topic of debates between the two candidates. Today, Mr. Wilson responded with an e-mail accepting the invitation to discuss debates and challenging the three-term incumbent senator to debate Carly Fiorina “early and often.”

Carly Kicks Off General Election Campaign

June 09, 2010

www.FailedSenator.com has been completely re-designed to feature a blog that will be updated regularly, highlighting Barbara Boxer’s failure on behalf of the nation and of California. In addition, the site invites the people of California to share the ways in which Barbara Boxer has failed them.

Transcript of Carly’s GOP Primary Victory Speech

June 08, 2010

“From the moment I declared my candidacy, over 7,000 volunteers, over 20 coalitions, twelve thousand donors and a tireless, hard-working staff have made this the greatest team effort I have ever been privileged to be a part of. All of you worked together to make tonight a reality, and I owe you a debt of gratitude that is very difficult for me to express.”

Carly Wins Republican Nomination for U.S. Senate

June 08, 2010

Click here to read Carly’s remarks.

“I am honored and humbled to have earned the opportunity to serve as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. I extend my sincerest gratitude and thanks to the supporters and volunteers on my campaign team who helped carry this campaign to victory. … This fall, she will have to answer to the people of California for her failure to stand up for our state. Together, we will replace Boxer, take Washington back, make it listen and make it work. California is a great state, but it is a state in great distress. …”

Carly Makes Final Push as Voters Head to Polls

June 08, 2010

“Today, we are at what Ronald Reagan once called ‘a time for choosing.’ We must all choose to make a difference in Sacramento and in Washington – not separately, but together. It is only in America that a law school dropout and a receptionist could rise to become the chief executive officer of one of the largest companies in the world. That’s the American Dream I want to protect for my grandchildren. …”

Carly Fiorina Endorsed By San Diego-Area Officials

June 07, 2010

“Carly is a true political outsider who understands firsthand the important role fiscal responsibility and accountability will play in making Washington work for the people of this state. She’s a true fiscal conservative, and she will be an outstanding advocate for our state in the U.S. Senate. I hope all San Diegans will join me in supporting her at the polls tomorrow.” –San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob

Carly Phone Banks With Volunteers in Central Coast

June 06, 2010

“Over the course of this campaign, we’ve grown a strong network of volunteers and grassroots supporters who are working hard to spread our message and turn out voters at the polls on Tuesday. Californians are tired of Barbara Boxer’s refusal to stand up and fight for the needs of our state. Twenty-eight years of failed representation is enough. We must fire Barbara Boxer in November, and I am the only candidate in this race positioned to do so.”

Carly Gets Out the Vote in the Central Valley

June 05, 2010

“While I’m thrilled that the momentum in this race has clearly swung in our direction over the last few weeks, now is no time to rest on our laurels. With Election Day approaching quickly, our campaign team is hard at work calling voters and asking them to vote for me at the polls on June 8. Over the last 28 years, Barbara Boxer has consistently failed to serve the people of California and has instead pressed for an agenda that has led to higher taxes, more regulation and greater government intrusion into our lives.”

Field Poll: Carly Positioned for Election Day Victory

June 05, 2010

“The Field Poll confirms that, as more voters learn about Carly and her fiscally conservative values, they are increasingly supporting her candidacy for U.S. Senate. Carly’s proven leadership in creating jobs, meeting payrolls and managing budgets provides a stark contrast to Barbara Boxer’s disappointing career in politics …” — Carly for California Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications Julie Soderlund, on the Field Poll survey results, which show U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina leading the Republican primary race

Carly Endorsed By South Dakota Sen. John Thune

June 04, 2010

In reflection of the growing local, statewide and national support building behind Carly’s campaign to defeat Barbara Boxer, Fiorina earned the endorsement of Sen. John Thune.

“I am proud to endorse Carly Fiorina today because she is a principled leader who will add an important and much-needed real-world perspective to the dialogue in the U.S. Senate, especially in light of our nation’s economic struggles. Carly is a tough fighter, and she’s the candidate who has what it takes to defeat Barbara Boxer this fall.”

Carly Gets Out the Vote in San Diego

June 04, 2010

During a campaign swing through San Diego, Carly joined campaign volunteers for a phone bank at CA Bontana International to call voters and ask them to support her campaign to fire Barbara Boxer.

“With only four days left until the primary election, it’s critically important that we continue building our support base and working to turn out voters at the polls on Tuesday. Californians are tired of Barbara Boxer’s 28-year record of failure in Washington, and they are ready for new leadership.”

Carly on the National Unemployment Rate

June 04, 2010

Carly, in response to the U.S. Department of Labor’s report that the economy only added 41,000 private-sector jobs in May:

“Last month’s jobs numbers are very disappointing, especially since private-sector job growth was anemic; instead, growth came in the form of temporary government jobs. This is exactly what job creation will look like if Barbara Boxer continues to have her way – job growth dominated by taxpayer-financed government workers.”

New Poll: Momentum Still Swings in Carly’s Favor

June 03, 2010

The Capitol Weekly/Probolsky Research tracking poll released this morning shows Carly leading her nearest Republican primary opponent by 14.5 percentage points, a 27.6-point swing since the last survey released April 22.

“As Republicans have come to know Carly as a true fiscal conservative, seen her laser focus on job creation and economic growth and watched her take the fight to Barbara Boxer, she is earning their support.” – Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications

In Case You Missed It: Taking Washington Back Starts with Beating Boxer

June 03, 2010

“For the last 34 years, Barbara Boxer has been pushing a far-left agenda that has resulted in more than a trillion dollars in tax increases and massive government expansion. She believes government is always the answer – an ideology that has led to government control over the automotive sector of the economy, the health care sector of the economy and, soon, the energy sector of our economy if her push for job-killing cap-and-trade legislation is successful.”

Carly Issues Statement on Worsening Job Market

June 02, 2010

“Today’s report confirms that the job market has only gotten tougher in the last year – a reality millions of out-of-work Californians have experienced firsthand. Despite Barbara Boxer’s promise to her constituents that the big-government stimulus plan she championed and voted for would keep unemployment below 8 percent, in fact, 11 of the 14 metropolitan areas with unemployment rates greater than 15 percent are right here in California.”

Carly Fiorina Earns Endorsement of GOProud

June 02, 2010

“Carly Fiorina is the candidate conservatives can trust. Unlike liberal Tom Campbell, Fiorina has signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge; supports a strong, confident foreign policy; and will defend our Second Amendment rights,” said GOProud Executive Director Jimmy LaSalvia.

Carly Launches New TV Ad: “Safe”

June 02, 2010

U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today launched a new 30-second television advertisement, “Safe,” contrasting her record of supporting our country’s national defense with Barbara Boxer’s misguided priorities.

Dick Morris Endorses Carly Fiorina for U.S. Senate

June 01, 2010

Author and political strategist Dick Morris today announced his endorsement of U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina.

“It is my pleasure to endorse Carly Fiorina in the Republican Senate primary on June 8. While I have a high regard for Carly’s record and position on issues, my endorsement is based mainly on the fact that I believe she would be the best candidate to achieve victory for Republicans in November over Senator Boxer.

Carly Takes 15-Point Lead in USC/Los Angeles Times Poll

May 29, 2010

“This poll also confirms that Barbara Boxer’s time is up as she asks the people of this state to extend her failed career as a politician to 40 years. That would mean another six years of ineffectiveness, extreme partisanship, more than a trillion dollars in tax increases and massive government expansion. The people of California are ready to reject that record by replacing Barbara Boxer in November with Carly Fiorina, a political outsider who has actually created jobs, met a payroll and is committed to reducing the reach of government into our way of life.” — Julie Soderlund, Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications

Carly Campaigns With Fresno-Area Officials

May 29, 2010

In reflection of the growing support behind her campaign to defeat Barbara Boxer, Carly met with members of the Central Valley Tea Party, including organizer Steve Brandau. Following the meeting, Fiorina held a press conference with several area officials who have endorsed her.

“We are pleased to see Carly Fiorina reaching out to the Central Valley Tea Party as she has on multiple occasions. We are glad that Carly expresses similar views of limited government, fiscal responsibility and free markets,” said Brandau.

Carly Launches New TV Ad: “Instead”

May 28, 2010

With just 11 days to go until Election Day, Carly has launched a new 30-second statewide television advertisement titled “Instead” that contrasts her fiscal conservatism with Tom Campbell’s record of support for tax hikes.

Will you make calls for Carly?

May 27, 2010

You can join us in our effort to make sure that Carly takes on Barbara Boxer in November by phonebanking from one of the locations across the state. If you’re not near a phone bank, you can sign up here to use our groundbreaking text message phone bank application, or to volunteer your time in other ways to help make Carly California’s next United States Senator.

Carly Maintains Strong Fundraising Pace

May 27, 2010

“Recent polling confirms that the hard work our financial supporters, grassroots volunteers and dedicated campaign team members have together invested in the race is paying off. Californians increasingly recognize that I am the Republican candidate best positioned to defeat Barbara Boxer in November.”

During this reporting period, Fiorina earned financial support from 4,646 individuals across the nation. The average donation size during this period was $185, and 89 percent of donations collected were in amounts of $250 or less.

Carly Fiorina Hosts Town Hall in Redding with Assemblyman Jim Nielsen

May 27, 2010

“California Republicans must focus on beating Barbara Boxer this November, and Carly is our best chance to replace Boxer with a true fiscal and social conservative this year.” — Assemblyman Jim Nielsen

Carly on Temporary Relief from Delta Pumping Restrictions

May 26, 2010

“I applaud Judge Wanger for his recognition that the desire to protect a native fish must be balanced with the urgent need to protect the Central Valley economy and the families, businesses and communities whose livelihoods depend on the water that flows through the Delta pumps.”

Polls Confirm Carly Fiorina Holds Strong Lead In Primary and in Statistical Dead Heat With Barbara Boxer

May 26, 2010

“This third survey in as many days confirms the strong and growing support for Carly Fiorina’s campaign for U.S. Senate. As voters continue to learn that Carly is the conservative who will bring real-world experience cutting budgets and creating jobs to Washington, they are deciding to support her in the June 8 primary election.” – Carly for California Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications Julie Soderlund

Carly Fiorina Endorsed By Conservative Radio Talk Show Host Dennis Prager

May 26, 2010

“I do not take political endorsements lightly, but I have been particularly impressed by Carly Fiorina. By far, Carly represents our state’s best chance to defeat Barbara Boxer this fall,” said Prager. “Carly has my public and enthusiastic endorsement for the Republican nomination for United States Senator from California.”

Meet the Real People Who Volunteer for Carly: Gayle Pacheco

May 26, 2010

“From Women to Veterans to Business Leaders to Outdoor Enthusiasts, every community has a voice in this campaign,” said Gayle Pacheco, California Coalition Chair for Carly for California. “I am so inspired by Carly – she has succeeded in this world by sheer determination and hard work. That’s why we have such an active and enthusiastic coalitions team across our great state.”

Carly Fiorina is the Candidate Best Positioned To Defeat Barbara Boxer

May 25, 2010

“Carly’s performance today underscored her command of the most pressing issues facing Californians, and the recent news of her upward polling trend demonstrates that Republican voters consider her the conservative candidate who can fire Barbara Boxer this fall.” -Marty Wilson, Campaign Manager, Carly for California

Candidate Forum Fact Check #6: Taxin’ Tom

May 25, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Tom Campbell’s decades-long record of support for higher taxes.
CLAIM:
Tom Campbell is a fiscal conservative.
FACT:
In 1989, Tom Campbell introduced federal legislation to raise the gas tax. Although the measure never came up for a vote, Campbell continues to believe that raising the gas tax is a legitimate budget-balancing measure. In 1997, Campbell voted against [...]

Candidate Forum Fact Check #5: Beating Boxer

May 25, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Tom Campbell’s chances of beating Barbara Boxer.
CLAIM:
Tom Campbell can beat Barbara Boxer.
FACT:
This November, Californians are looking for a clear alternative to Barbara Boxer. Especially given these difficult times, the people of this state do not want another tax-hiking, government-growing fiscal liberal representing them in the U.S. Senate. Californians want neither a fourth term [...]

Candidate Forum Fact Check #4: Chuck DeVore’s Flip-Flop on Taxes

May 25, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…how Chuck DeVore supported taxes before he opposed them.
CLAIM:
Chuck DeVore has never voted for tax increases.
FACT:
While it may be true that Chuck DeVore did not vote for the 2009 state budget that raised taxes, as the Assembly’s Chief Republican Whip, he shilled for tax increases.
DeVore: Republicans Put Tax Hikes On The Table To [...]

Candidate Forum Fact Check #3: 2005 Budget

May 25, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…The fiscally unsound 2005 state budget.
CLAIM:
The 2005 budget Tom Campbell crafted and Chuck DeVore voted for was fiscally responsible and balanced.
FACT:
As California’s Finance Director, Tom Campbell crafted a $11.7 billion budget that contained significant borrowing and increased general fund spending to record levels. Chuck DeVore voted for the budget, which the nonpartisan [...]

Candidate Forum Fact Check #2: Bank Bailouts

May 25, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Carly’s views on the Wall Street bailouts.
CLAIM:
Carly supported bailing out Wall Street.
FACT:
Had she been in the U.S. Senate when the bailout was being debated, Carly would have voted against it. Carly recognizes the importance of ensuring our nation did not have a massive bank failure, which would have cut off the blood supply [...]

Candidate Forum Fact Check #1: Immigration

May 25, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Carly’s views on the urgent need to secure our border.
CLAIM:
Carly has called Republicans who do not support comprehensive immigration reform “racists.”
FACT:
Carly believes our nation has an illegal immigration problem that must be solved by first securing the border. The federal government’s failure to fulfill its most basic duty – securing the safety of [...]

Public Policy Polling Survey Confirms Carly Fiorina’s Lead Widening

May 25, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – Carly for California Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications Julie Soderlund today issued the following statement in response to the Public Policy Polling survey released this morning showing Carly Fiorina with a 20-point lead over her nearest Republican primary opponent in the race for California’s U.S. Senate seat:
“This poll confirms what several polls [...]

Obama’s 2nd Trip for Boxer: Another Rescue Mission

May 25, 2010

“President Obama is on a rescue mission not in the Gulf, but instead in California to save Barbara Boxer’s 28-year political career.”

Watch Boxer admit her committee is “responsible for a number of areas directly related to the oil spill” at 20:45 into this clip.

Health Care Overhaul Hurts Small Businesses

May 24, 2010

“We have known for some time that the health care overhaul championed by Barbara Boxer and her Democratic allies in Congress is a bad deal for Americans because it will lead to higher taxes, a half trillion dollars in higher deficits and a 10 percent to 13 percent hike in health care premiums.”

Are you a doctor or nurse who stands with Carly? Join the Health Care Professionals for Carly coalition today.

KABC/Survey USA Poll Shows Carly Taking Lead

May 24, 2010

The poll shows Fiorina leading the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate with 46 percent support; her opponent, Tom Campbell, earns 23 percent of the vote. This represents a 34-point net gain for Fiorina since the last poll conducted by KABC/SurveyUSA was released May 11.
11 percent of voters remain undecided.

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Carly Fiorina Campaigns at Sacramento-Area Tea Party Meeting

May 22, 2010

EL DORADO HILLS, CA – During a meeting of the Tea Party Patriots of El Dorado Hills, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today discussed her conservative values, her commitment to job creation and the importance of taking Washington back.

“I am a social and a fiscal conservative with a proven track record of leadership, and I [...]

Carly Fiorina Phone Banks With Campaign Volunteers in Hayward

May 22, 2010

U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today joined campaign volunteers for a phone bank at NCM Direct Delivery in Hayward to call voters to ask them to support her candidacy to defeat Barbara Boxer.

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement on California’s Unemployment Rate

May 21, 2010

U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today issued the following statement in response to the California Employment Development Department’s announcement that the state’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in April at 12.6 percent.

Carly Fiorina Renews Call for Swift Passage of Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act

May 20, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – In light of media reports that some of the world’s largest oil companies are engaged in the Iranian oil-export business, an industry that generates nearly half of the country’s revenue but that is not targeted by any current sanctions against Iran, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today issued the following statement renewing [...]

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement on Rising Jobless Claims

May 20, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today issued the following statement in response to the Department of Labor’s report this morning that jobless claims across the nation increased by 25,000 last week, the largest jump in three months:

“I’m disappointed by the news this morning that jobless claims are again on the rise. This [...]

Carly Fiorina Speaks at Project Hired's Wounded Warrior Breakfast

May 20, 2010

U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today spoke at Project HIRED’s 25th Annual Recognition Breakfast in Campbell, where she helped celebrate the organization’s accomplishments and discuss the important role the Silicon Valley business community can play in helping wounded veterans transition back into civilian life.

PPIC Poll Results Show Carly Has Laid Groundwork For Election Day Victory

May 19, 2010

“Since declaring her candidacy in November, Carly has been laying the groundwork for a campaign that inspires enthusiasm among Republicans and sets the stage for an epic fight to retire a 28-year failed senator. Today’s PPIC poll confirms that hard work produces results.”

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Carly Fiorina Issues Statement on Ruling in Delta Pumping Suit

May 19, 2010

“I am encouraged by Judge Wanger’s statement today, which confirmed that the federal government had not taken into account the human consequences of shutting off water flow to communities across the San Joaquin Valley.”

Carly Fiorina Campaigns at Republican Club of Rossmoor

May 19, 2010

“Our government is out of touch and out of control, and it is time to change it by changing the people we send to Washington. In California, that starts by ending Barbara Boxer’s 28 long years of failed leadership in Congress.”

Volunteers Call for Carly

May 16, 2010

Throughout the last week, volunteers made thousands of phone calls for Carly, contacting voters within their counties to encourage support of Carly. If you’d like to help with this effort, you can sign up to volunteer today!
Ursula Kuster (right), Co-Chair of San Diego County, hosted a phone bank on May 12th in San Diego County [...]

Carly Fiorina Asks Eureka-Area Voters For Their Support

May 14, 2010

During a town hall at O&M Industries in Arcata, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina discussed the importance of job creation and economic growth, as well as her campaign to end Barbara Boxer’s 28-year career in Washington.

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and Twitter profiles!

May 13, 2010

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Boxer Panders to Extreme Environmentalists With Proposed Permanent Oil Drilling Ban

May 13, 2010

“Barbara Boxer’s plan to permanently ban oil drilling off the Pacific Coast is the height of political posturing. Not only does her proposal demonstrate her willingness to pander to the far left environmental lobby, but also her willingness to ignore the will of the people she was elected to represent.”

Carly Launches Groundbreaking Mobile Phone Bank Application

May 12, 2010

Carly today launched a new text-messaging feature of her campaign that will instantaneously inform supporters about breaking campaign news, update them with details about upcoming campaign events and allow volunteers to phone bank directly from their cell phones.

Carly Fiorina Endorsed By Assemblyman Jim Nielsen

May 11, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – In reflection of the increasing number of Republicans who recognize U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina as the right candidate to take on Barbara Boxer this November, California State Assemblyman Jim Nielsen today announced his endorsement of Fiorina’s campaign.
“This November marks California Republicans’ best opportunity in decades to defeat Barbara Boxer, and [...]

California State Assemblymembers Silva, Smyth, Gaines, Logue and Conway Endorse Carly Fiorina for U.S. Senate

May 11, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Assemblymembers Jim Silva (R-Huntington Beach), Cameron Smyth (R-Santa Clarita), Ted Gaines (R-Roseville), Dan Logue (R-Linda) and Connie Conway (R-Visalia) today announced their endorsements of U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina, noting that she is the Republican best positioned to beat Barbara Boxer this November. Silva, Smyth, Gaines, Logue and Conway had [...]

Carly Fiorina Endorsed by Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum

May 11, 2010

“Carly Fiorina is a solid conservative who has solid pro-life values. She will fight against the higher taxes and big-government policies championed by President Obama and his Democratic allies in Washington,” said Santorum.

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement on Elena Kagan’s Nomination to Supreme Court

May 10, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s announcement this morning that he has nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court of the United States:
“The American people should have the confidence that the next member of the Supreme Court will impartially serve and [...]

Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin Endorses Carly Fiorina for U.S. Senate

May 10, 2010

FRESNO, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today earned the endorsement of Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin. The endorsement comes as momentum behind Fiorina’s campaign to run against Barbara Boxer this fall continues to grow.
“Now, more than ever, it’s critically important that California have a representative in the U.S. Senate who will fight back [...]

Happy Mother's Day from Carly Fiorina!

May 09, 2010

“Today, we celebrate the women in our lives who have nurtured us, taught us, guided us and cheered for us over the years. I feel very blessed to have had a devoted mother who loved me unconditionally and supported me through my life’s ups and downs.”

Carly Fiorina Races for the Cure With Susan G. Komen Sacramento Valley

May 08, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today participated in the 2010 Susan G. Komen Sacramento Valley Race for the Cure at Cal Expo and shared the story of her own fight against breast cancer during the Survivors Celebration and Awards Ceremony.
“After fighting breast cancer, I can say that know what it is to [...]

Fresno-Area Elected Officials Endorse Carly Fiorina For U.S. Senate

May 07, 2010

“Carly Fiorina recognizes that it’s our nation’s small businesses and entrepreneurs who employ the majority of our nation’s residents, create two-thirds of our nation’s new jobs and will lead our nation to recovery.”

Kristin Vellandi, Coalitions Director: Racing for a Cure with Carly

May 07, 2010

“Her drive, her humor, her decision to take this opportunity to give back and serve the people of California – even while then battling for her own personal health – was awe inspiring to me. Only weeks later, I joined Carly’s small, dedicated campaign team as her full-time Coalitions Director.”

Carly Earns Endorsement of Congressman Kevin McCarthy

May 07, 2010

“Carly Fiorina has the real-world experience and common-sense approach to politics it will take to bring real change to Washington, and I am proud to endorse her campaign today,” said McCarthy.

Carly Issues Statement on Rising Unemployment Rate

May 07, 2010

It’s clear that the stimulus championed by Barbara Boxer and her Democratic allies in Washington has not fulfilled its purported goal of tamping down the unemployment rate.

Carly Launches Aggressive TV Advertising Campaign

May 07, 2010

Following a momentum-building week, Carly Fiorina today announced a new television advertising campaign centered on two 30-second spots titled “Work” and “Jobs” that contrast Fiorina’s proven record of success with Barbara Boxer’s failed 28-year career in Washington.

Carly Wins Republican Senatorial Debate

May 06, 2010

“Tonight, Carly again proved that she is the Republican candidate best positioned to defeat Barbara Boxer this fall. She demonstrated a clear and profound grasp of all the issues, and she showed that she’s not afraid to stand behind her proven record of leadership in tough times and her staunch fiscal conservative values.”

Debate Fact Check #9: No Fly List

May 06, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…The No Fly List.
CLAIM:
The No Fly List works.
FACT:
Ted Kennedy was on the list. So was seven-year-old Michael Martin. So was the Times Square bomber – except he was allowed to board an international flight.
7-Year Old Florida Boy On No-Fly List. “Michael Martin had a problem when he tried to fly out of Fort [...]

Debate Fact Check #10: Sanctions on Iran

May 06, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…the urgent need to impose crippling sanctions against the Iranian regime.
CLAIM:
Carly’s support for sanctions on Iran is hypocritical in light of her violations of U.S. trade laws while Hewlett-Packard’s chief executive officer.
FACT:
Carly is a strong supporter of implementing tough, crippling sanctions on Iran to compel it to roll back its dangerous nuclear weapons [...]

Debate Fact Check #8: Cap-And-Trade

May 06, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Carly’s opposition to Barbara Boxer’s cap-and-trade plan.
CLAIM:
Carly supports a cap-and-trade system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
FACT:
Carly has been clear about her opposition to Barbara Boxer’s cap-and-trade legislation, a job-killing bill that would cost American families $2,872 every year. Instead, Carly supports championing environmental policies that harness the power of innovation and build on [...]

Debate Fact Check #7: Cap-and-Trade

May 06, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Tom Campbell’s flip flop on cap-and-trade.
CLAIM:
Tom Campbell has never supported a cap-and-trade system.
FACT:
Tom Campbell has consistently supported job-killing environmental legislation. While serving in Congress in 1997, Tom Campbell co-sponsored federal legislation that would have established a cap-and-trade system for emissions. He also supports AB 32, California’s climate change law, which creates a cap-and-trade [...]

Debate Fact Check #6: Bank Bailouts

May 06, 2010

Debate Fact Check #5: Amnesty

May 06, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Carly’s opposition to amnesty for illegal immigrants.
CLAIM:
Carly supports giving illegal immigrants amnesty.
FACT:
Carly does not support amnesty for illegal immigrants. The fact that amnesty is even part of the discussion at this point demonstrates that our nation’s immigration system is broken. Illegal immigration is wrong, and it has eroded our trust in government, threatened [...]

Debate Fact Check #4: Water

May 06, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Carly’s opinion on California’s water infrastructure needs.
CLAIM:
Carly supports a wasteful $11 billion water bond.
FACT:
Although the water package passed last year isn’t perfect, it does represent a critically important step in addressing California’s long-term water needs. The last opportunity to fix the underlying problems failed 25 years ago; California’s farmers, families and communities [...]

Debate Fact Check #3: Immigration

May 06, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Carly’s views on the federal government’s responsibility to secure our border.
CLAIM:
Carly supports comprehensive immigration reform and has called Republicans who do not support it “racists.”
FACT:
Carly believes our nation has an illegal immigration problem that must be solved by first securing the border. The federal government’s failure to fulfill its most basic duty – [...]

Debate Fact Check #2: Taxin’ Tom

May 06, 2010

Debate Fact Check #1: Beating Boxer

May 06, 2010

Sarah Palin Endorses Carly: Let's Shake It Up In California

May 06, 2010

“Please consider that Carly is the conservative who has the potential to beat California’s liberal senator, Barbara Boxer, in November. … We have a real chance of putting an end to the Pelosi/Reid ‘Big Government’ agenda.” Read More

Watch video of Sarah Palin discussing her endorsement of Carly at a Susan B. Anthony List event.

Sarah Palin Endorses Carly Fiorina

May 06, 2010

In yet another sign of the groundswell of conservative support building behind her campaign, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today earned the endorsement of former Alaska Governor and Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin.

Boxer’s Election Year Opportunism On Display Again

May 05, 2010

“In yet another display of Election Year opportunism, Barbara Boxer today boasted about the passage of her amendment to the financial reform bill, pointing to it as an example of how she puts taxpayers first.”

Carly Endorsed By National Right To Life Committee

May 05, 2010

“It is clear that Carly Fiorina is a strong advocate for life and is a candidate who can win. She supports pro-life legislative efforts to protect innocent human life – unborn children and medically disabled or dependent persons whose lives are threatened by abortion or euthanasia.”

Butte County Supervisor and Chico City Councilman Endorse Carly

May 05, 2010

“Carly’s personal experience in business has shown her just how important it is to focus on creating jobs and growing the economy by supporting family-owned businesses.”

Photos: Behind the Scenes at Today's Chico Town Hall

May 04, 2010

This afternoon Carly was joined by a crowd of supporters at Mooney Farms in Chico, CA to discuss the state of our nation’s economy and the urgent need to create jobs and restore fiscal responsibility to Washington.

Carly Discusses Job Creation at Chico Town Hall

May 04, 2010

“With unemployment in Chico above 15 percent, job creation and economic growth must undoubtedly be the federal government’s first concern.”

Carly Endorsed By California Pro-Life Council

May 04, 2010

“She is 100 percent pro-life, she understands the tragedy that abortion brings into peoples’ lives and she is committed to working for policies that will restore legal consideration for the innocent and vulnerable.”

New Majority California Endorses Carly

May 04, 2010

“We see Carly Fiorina as a candidate who will take the fight directly to Barbara Boxer and prevail. She will stand in sharp contrast to Boxer’s out-of-touch policies that have brought tax increases, ObamaCare and massive bailouts with taxpayer money.”

Join Carly Today in Chico

May 04, 2010

Join Carly today at a town hall with employees, small-business owners and other community members at Mooney Farms in Chico. The event will begin at 1:45 p.m. and Carly will be addressing a range of issues, including job creation and economic growth.

Connect with Your Regional Volunteer Leader

May 03, 2010

We’ve set up a new, simple way for you to take action to help Carly right in your neighborhood. Visit http://carlyforca.com/map and enter your zip code, and you can meet your regional leader and connect with them via e-mail.

Watch New Video from the Campaign Trail

April 29, 2010

Carly has been traveling throughout California addressing the fight for California’s jobs and the importance of lower taxes. Catch up on some recent events by watching new videos and encouraging your friends to do the same.

Carly Calls on Obama to Secure the Border

April 29, 2010

“Barbara Boxer and President Obama are playing politics with an issue of vital importance to the people of California. No legislation is required for the federal government to do its job and secure the border.”

Carly Outlines Principles of Financial Reform

April 28, 2010

“Instituting a new bureaucracy to fill the void left by another bureaucracy that failed to watch over Wall Street and prevent excesses will just cost taxpayers more money without fixing the underlying problems in our nation’s financial systems.”

Carly Fiorina on Financial Reform

April 27, 2010

“While it is abundantly clear that we need financial reform, I do not believe Senator Dodd’s bill as currently written will achieve the fundamental goals of reform.”

Carly Fiorina Endorsed By Susan B. Anthony List

April 27, 2010

“We’ve been waiting for Carly Fiorina for a long time – in fact, since the day Barbara Boxer was elected to the U.S. Senate. From a pro-woman, pro-life perspective, there could be no greater contrast.”

Carly Discusses Job Creation and Economic Growth

April 26, 2010

“There is no doubt that our nation’s recent economic recession has hit California particularly hard. The need for action on job creation and economic growth is urgent.”

Carly Calls on Congress to Pass Armenian Genocide Resolution

April 24, 2010

“I today call on Congress and President Obama to join me in recognizing the Armenian Genocide and to act swiftly in passing the Armenian Genocide Resolution.”

Carly to Barbara Boxer: Come Clean About the True Cost of Health Reform

April 23, 2010

“We already knew that the measure would saddle Americans with a half trillion dollars in tax hikes and 10 to 13 percent premium increases. Now, we know that the overhaul will increase the bill taxpayers pay for health care costs by another $311 billion.”

Fiorina Campaign Issues Statement on KABC Poll

April 22, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – Carly for California Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications Julie Soderlund today issued the following statement in response to the KABC poll released this morning:
“This poll continues to underscore the same themes we have seen throughout the U.S. Senate race up to this point: the Republican primary is essentially a two-person race between [...]

Fiorina Campaign Issues Statement on Capitol Weekly Poll

April 22, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – Carly for California Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications Julie Soderlund today issued the following statement in response to the Capitol Weekly poll released this morning:
“While these numbers are inconsistent with every public and private poll taken recently in this race, the one thing that is consistent across all polls is the fact [...]

Bill Horn and Carl DeMaio Endorse Carly Fiorina

April 20, 2010

“I’m proud to stand with Carly, who has proven over and over again that she is opposed to bloated government and will fight for taxpayers. That’s the reason I am proud to endorse her today.”

Carly's Teleconference On Obama’s Fundraiser for Barbara Boxer

April 19, 2010

“The president is out here today because Barbara Boxer is vulnerable, and the Democratic establishment is working overtime to prop her up in a way they have never done before. … We are witnessing a rescue mission in action.”

Carly Fiorina Campaigns at Fresno Pacific University

April 17, 2010

FRESNO, CA – During a speech at the Sunbird Conservatives Club Conference 2010 at Fresno Pacific University, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today discussed her campaign to bring new leadership to Washington and defeat Barbara Boxer in November.

“During these difficult economic times, it’s all the more important that we restore integrity and fiscal responsibility to [...]

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement on Rising Unemployment

April 16, 2010

“Our unemployment rate’s continued upward trend reveals the fact that 2.3 million out-of-work Californians know all too well: that Barbara Boxer has failed to deliver results for the people of this state.”

Carly Rallies Against Taxes in San Diego

April 15, 2010

“Today, the American Dream is in danger because Washington’s pursuit of higher taxes, bigger government and more onerous regulation has stifled economic growth and killed jobs – and Barbara Boxer is among the worst offenders in the U.S. Senate.”

Carly Fiorina Advocates Against Tax Increases at AFP Summit

April 14, 2010

“Today, while Californians struggle in a devastating economic downturn with unemployment rates at a staggering 12.5 percent, Democrats like Barbara Boxer have forced through a massive government takeover of our health care system and are pushing for cap-and-trade legislation that will kill jobs and drive businesses overseas.”

First Radio Ad Contrasts Carly With Barbara Boxer’s Support For Higher Taxes

April 14, 2010

In conjunction with Tax Day, Carly launched her first radio advertisement, “Bringing America Back.” The 60-second ad contrasts Carly’s commitment to holding the line against new taxes with Barbara Boxer’s support for higher taxes.

Carly Asks Legislature to Support Chelsea’s Law

April 13, 2010

“Government’s first and foremost responsibility is to protect the safety and security of our fellow Americans. This is especially true when it comes to protecting our children.”

Had Enough? Join Carly's Tax Day Rally

April 13, 2010

Join Carly on Tax Day and rally against Washington’s spending spree and higher taxes! Meet at Tuna Harbor Park in San Diego at 10:00 a.m. on April 15th to take a stand.

Carly Raises $1.7 Million in 1st Quarter

April 13, 2010

“I am grateful to all the people from across California and the nation who are excited about my campaign and about the prospect of sending a real fiscal conservative to represent California in the U.S. Senate.”

Carly Commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day

April 12, 2010

“It was a great honor to be included in today’s events marking Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. The Museum itself is a unique monument to the unspeakable horrors of the Holocaust.”

Carly Issues Statement on Tax Freedom Day

April 09, 2010

“Under Democratic leadership, the federal government is on track to rack up a sky-high $1.5 trillion budget deficit, the highest deficit in history, and the federal debt now exceeds $9 trillion.”

Carly Launches Race for the Cure Team

April 08, 2010

“Today, I’m grateful to have the opportunity to pay that inspiration and kindness forward by launching a team to participate in the Susan G. Komen 2010 Sacramento Race for the Cure. I look forward to seeing everyone on race day!”

Carly Fiorina Launches First Television Advertisement

April 08, 2010

Watch Carly’s first television advertisement, “Something Done.” The 30-second ad introduces Carly to California voters by focusing on her successful leadership in business, her fiscal conservatism and her common-sense approach to politics.

California Farm Bureau Endorses Carly

April 07, 2010

It was a beautiful, sunny day in California’s Central Valley and Central Coast as Carly traveled from farm to farm receiving the endorsement of the California Farm Bureau. We started in Bakersfield at Kirschenmann Brothers Farms, and later visited Fresno, Salinas, and Modesto.

California Farm Bureau Endorses Carly

April 07, 2010

“By working to cut taxes and reduce the burden of unnecessary regulation, she will help to restore California’s competitiveness. Carly Fiorina will help family farms and other businesses throughout California.”

Carly in The Flash Report: The Pork Stops Here

April 07, 2010

“If programs are worthy of being funded, then we should have no fear of debating their merits in the light of day using the appropriations process. Our government should be open and transparent with taxpayers about how their money is being spent.”

Carly and John McCain Discuss Job Creation And Fiscal Accountability

April 06, 2010

“Carly Fiorina is a proven leader who will stand up for smaller government and lower taxes. I am pleased to be in California campaigning on her behalf, and I look forward to working with her in the U.S. Senate,” said Senator McCain.

Photos: Carly and Sen. John McCain in Irvine, CA

April 06, 2010

View photos of today’s town hall event with Sen. John McCain and Carly Fiorina in Irvine, CA at Affinity Medical Technologies. They discussed the state of our nation’s economy, job creation and the need to restore fiscal responsibility and integrity to Washington.

History Confirms: Carly Positioned HP for Success

April 05, 2010

“Carly Fiorina, the architect of the HP-Compaq merger and now a candidate for U.S. Senate, deserves great credit for her actions while CEO of HP. She understood the challenges of the marketplace, the dangers of the status quo, and the need for companies to move forward with bold actions to ensure their success.”

Carly Issues Statement on National Jobs Numbers

April 02, 2010

“Putting people back to work will take a real commitment to getting government out of the way so that small businesses and entrepreneurs can flourish and succeed. The way to do that is to lower taxes, reduce and streamline the regulatory framework and get credit flowing again.”

Carly Unveils New Economic Plan

April 01, 2010

Carly today unveiled a set of policy proposals designed to help grow the economy by lowering taxes, improving the ability of American businesses to fight for – and win – jobs and incentivizing innovation.

Riverside County Supervisor Marion Ashley Endorses Carly

April 01, 2010

“I am proud to endorse Carly’s campaign because I know she is a strong fiscal conservative who will fight in Washington for the best interests of Californians.”

California Suffers Punch In Boxer’s “Fight” For Jobs

March 26, 2010

“The recent news about our continuing joblessness crisis underscores the fact that California is bearing the brunt of our nation’s unemployment.”

Carly Urges Administration to Enact Meaningful Sanctions on Iran

March 25, 2010

“I am deeply troubled by the news that the Obama administration is backing away from plans to pursue crippling sanctions against the Iranian regime.”

Carly Announces Opposition to F4A Amendment

March 25, 2010

“The F4A amendment put forward by big labor is a disaster for the future of international trade in California.”

Fiorina "Sounds Pretty Good Face to Face"

March 25, 2010

The Orange County Register Editorial Board “found much to like” when they met with Carly this week: “It appears Ms. Fiorina believes that government action is needed to roll back programs, restrictions and mandates – not impose new ones. That’s another
big plus.”

Carly Fiorina Takes Lead in PPIC Poll

March 24, 2010

“Today’s poll represents yet more bad news for Barbara Boxer. After 28 years in Washington, she has failed to deliver results for the Californians who elected her; clearly, California voters have had enough.”

Sharon Runner and Diane Harkey Endorse Carly

March 24, 2010

“We share a commitment to job creation, economic growth and public safety, and I’m grateful to have their support and endorsements.”

Sign the Petition to Repeal Health Care Reform

March 24, 2010

“I need to know you stand with me in support of a repeal of the health care overhaul. Please add your name to our petition right away.”

Condoleezza Rice Endorses Carly Fiorina for Senate

March 23, 2010

“California needs a representative in the U.S. Senate who is prepared to address our most pressing challenges including job creation and national security.”

Carly Fiorina Signs Club For Growth’s Repeal It Pledge

March 22, 2010

“If I am fortunate enough to be hired to represent California in the U.S. Senate, I will do everything in my power to repeal this government takeover and replace it with specific health care reforms that we know from experience work and that have bipartisan support.”

Fresno County Supervisor Debbie Poochigian Endorses Carly Fiorina

March 22, 2010

“Carly Fiorina is a true fiscal conservative who understands that Californians are concerned with the state of the economy and our ever-growing national debt. She has the real-world experience and grit to stand up and fight for us.”

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement on Passage of Health Care Overhaul Bill

March 21, 2010

“While our nation’s health care system is in need of reform, the legislation passed today is an example of the ‘cure’ being worse than the disease. It is a patchwork of Washington insider deals, and it will cost California taxpayers millions, if not billions, of dollars we cannot afford.”

Carly Discusses Health Care Reform in Sacramento

March 20, 2010

“The health care reform plan being pushed this weekend in Washington by Democrats like Barbara Boxer is a terrible deal for California. Our nation’s call for affordable, high-quality health care has been corrupted by Washington insiders and their political games.”

Dr. Frankenstein's Health Care Reform

March 20, 2010

“But what began as a well-intentioned effort to reduce costs and improve quality has been corrupted by Washington insiders and their political games. The bill now being debated looks more like the work of Dr. Frankenstein.”

Poll Results Underscore Boxer's Vulnerability

March 18, 2010

“This poll confirms that Barbara Boxer is in big trouble come November. California voters are all too aware that over her last 18 years she has stopped working for the people of this state and has started working for herself – and they have had enough.”

Carly on HIRE passage in the Senate

March 17, 2010

“Barbara Boxer voted today to add to our nation’s already sky-high federal deficit, pile on even more government spending and extend the disappointing and expensive stimulus package.”

Carly on increased water allocations

March 16, 2010

“The increased allocations do represent a step in the right direction, and I am pleased the federal government can offer some relief from the devastation caused by our state’s water crisis. However, there is much more that the U.S. Senate can and must do.”

Carly to Boxer: Challenge Administration on Middle East Policy

March 16, 2010

In a speech before the Sacramento Press Club, Carly called on Senator Barbara Boxer to add her voice to those in the Senate challenging the Obama Administration’s recent action regarding settlements in East Jerusalem.

Carly's Speech Wows CRP

March 15, 2010

Carly is being called a “naturally gifted communicator” who “wowed the crowd” at this weekend’s CRP convention with her “energetic, punchy and well-crafted” speech. Watch highlights of the speech and see for yourself what’s generating so much buzz.

Carly Releases "Hot Air" Movie and FailedSenator.com

March 13, 2010

In conjunction with today’s speech, Carly also released a short movie entitled Hot Air, chronicling Boxer’s failed tenure as a U.S. senator, available at FailedSenator.com.

Carly Addresses CRP Luncheon

March 13, 2010

“California deserves a U.S. senator who will stand up for California, create jobs and help solve our nation’s most pressing challenges. The people of California have had enough of Barbara Boxer’s failed tenure and bitter partisanship.”

Warm Welcome for Carly at CRP Convention

March 13, 2010

A cheering crowd of California students greeted Carly outside the hotel this morning! Browse a slideshow of photos from this morning’s rally.

Announcing Regional Grassroots Chairs

March 11, 2010

“As the only political outsider in this race, I’m encouraged by the positive grassroots support and momentum behind my campaign. With their commitment, we can together retire Barbara Boxer along with her tax-raising, big-spending ways.”

Unpaid Taxes Unacceptable

March 11, 2010

“Clearly federal employees who are paid by us – the taxpayers – have a fundamental responsibility to pay their federal taxes. And if they don’t they should not be allowed to continue to draw a government paycheck.”

Bill Jones Endorses Carly

March 11, 2010

“Whether it’s jobs and the economy, agriculture, public safety or a keen understanding that we must solve the state’s water issues in a meaningful way that allows for California’s growth and job creation, Carly recognizes the complex issues facing our state and nation today.”

Former CA Sec. of State Endorses Carly

March 10, 2010

“We need a candidate who is right on the issues, who isn’t afraid to take on Barbara Boxer and who will hold her accountable for her appalling record in Washington. That candidate is Carly Fiorina, and I’m proud to endorse her today.”

West LA Young Republicans Endorse Carly

March 10, 2010

“Young Republicans can and will play a pivotal role in restoring responsible leadership both to California and to Washington, and I am humbled and thankful to receive the endorsement of the West Los Angeles Young Republicans.”

Fmr. State Senator Marian Bergeson Supports Carly

March 09, 2010

“Senator Bergeson has dedicated her life to serving the people of California, and I greatly admire her for her accomplishments and her contributions to this great state. I am humbled and honored to receive her support and endorsement.”

Entry into race for Senate now official

March 08, 2010

“I don’t come from Washington; I come from the real world. From that real-world experience I know firsthand how to create jobs, and I have been on the receiving end of job-killing government regulation.”

Endorsed by Former State Sen. Marian Bergeson

March 08, 2010

Carly for California Calls On Tom Campbell To Remove False Information Regarding His Relationship With Sami Al-Arian On CampbellFacts.org

March 07, 2010

Last Friday, the Investigative Project on Terrorism made public the letter Tom Campbell wrote on behalf of Sami Al-Arian, who has been convicted of aiding the terrorist organization Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The letter directly contradicts statements made by Tom Campbell in Friday’s debate, and it directly contradicts the “facts” posted on the Campbell campaign’s Web site.

Carly Fiorina: I'm The Conservative Candidate Who Can Beat Barbara Boxer

March 06, 2010

“For 18 years, Barbara Boxer has championed liberal policies that will bankrupt our nation and destroy the American Dream for our children and grandchildren. But we have an opportunity to stop her.”

Debate Fact Check #10: Internet Taxation

March 05, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Carly and Internet policy.
CLAIM:
Carly wants to limit freedom of speech by regulating and taxing the Internet.
FACT:
Carly Fiorina has always opposed taxing the Internet and imposing more regulation on legal activities carried out online. As a technology industry leader, she worked to stop new taxes on the Internet from becoming a reality. Meanwhile, Tom [...]

Debate Fact Check #9: Oslo

March 05, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…The Oslo Accords and Israel
CLAIM:
Tom said Oslo accords justify his vote against recognizing Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel.
FACT:
Tom’s vote was in 1990, three years before the signing of the Oslo Accords and during a different presidential administration. Tom Campbell is so desperate to rewrite his record in Congress, he now rewriting [...]

Debate Fact Check #8: 2005 Budget

March 05, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…The fiscally unsound 2005 state budget.
CLAIM:
The 2005 budget was fiscally responsible and balanced.
FACT:
As California’s Finance Director, Tom Campbell crafted a $11.7 billion budget that contained significant borrowing and increased general fund spending at record levels. Chuck DeVore voted for the budget, which the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office projected would lead to multibillion-dollar [...]

Debate Fact Check #7: Taxin’ Tom

March 05, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Tom’s record on taxes.
CLAIM:
Tom Campbell never voted for a tax increase as a member of Congress.
FACT:
Tom Campbell proposed a gas tax increase in 1989 as a member of Congress. While technically he never VOTED for the bill because it was DOA, he did propose a tax increase. In 1997 he voted against [...]

Debate Fact Check #6: Palestine

March 05, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Tom’s views on Palestine.
CLAIM:
Tom does not believe Jerusalem should be the capital of Palestine.
FACT:
Tom has voted multiple times in support of Palestine, and he has stated his support for a Palestinian state with a capital in Jerusalem on multiple occasions.
Campbell Was One Of Just 24 House Members To Vote Against Congressional Opposition To [...]

Debate Fact Check #5: National Security Credibility

March 05, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Carly’s foreign policy and national security experience.
CLAIM:
Carly has no experience with foreign policy or national security issues.
FACT:
Carly has served as an advisor to the Department of Defense, the Department of State and to the CIA. She has been regularly briefed by national security leaders such as Admiral Mike Mullen, General David Petraeus, Secretary [...]

Debate Fact Check #4: HP Printer Sales

March 05, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Hewlett-Packard’s printer sales.
CLAIM:
Carly sold printers to Iranian terrorists in violation of U.S. trade embargoes.
FACT:
During Carly’s tenure, HP had all the proper export controls and legal reviews in place to ensure compliance with all laws and U.S. sanctions. These are baseless political attacks with no foundation in fact.
HP is one of the largest [...]

Debate Fact Check #3: Economic Aid to Israel

March 05, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Tom’s anti-Israel voting record.
CLAIM:
Tom Campbell has never voted to cut aid to Israel.
FACT:
Despite the fact that Israel had already agreed to an eight-year phase out of economic aid, Campbell in 1997 authored what was then called the “Campbell Amendment” to cut foreign aid to Israel. His amendment died in committee by a [...]

Debate Fact Check #1: Sami Al-Arian

March 05, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Tom’s connection to anti-Israel activists.
CLAIM:
Tom Campbell had no way to know about know Sami Al-Arian’s ties to terrorists.
FACT:
Al-Arian’s anti-Israel ideology has been well-known and well-documented since the late 1980s. He founded and was associated with multiple organizations with ties to a violent terror group known as the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), which [...]

Debate Fact Check #2: Name-Calling Allegations

March 05, 2010

THE TRUTH ABOUT…Marty Wilson’s characterization of Tom Campbell.
CLAIM:
Carly for California Manager Marty Wilson called Tom Campbell an anti-Semite.
FACT:
Wilson never called Tom an anti-Semite. He doesn’t believe it, and he didn’t say it.
Marty Wilson: “I never said that about Tom Campbell, nor do I believe that about Tom Campbell,” “I never said that about Tom Campbell, [...]

Carly Fiorina Campaigns at Orange County Forum

March 04, 2010

“As a political outsider with real-world experience, I know firsthand what it takes to create jobs, make payroll and meet a budget. These are skills our representatives in Washington need now more than ever to help put Americans back to work and get our economy growing again.”

Carly Fiorina Endorsed By BOE Member Michelle Steel and Asian American Leaders

March 03, 2010

“Michelle Steel is a tireless, principled public servant, and I am humbled and grateful to receive her endorsement of my campaign for U.S. Senate.”

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement on Health Care Overhaul End Run

March 03, 2010

“I’m deeply disappointed that President Obama, Senator Boxer and their Democratic counterparts in Washington have decided to force through their big-government health care overhaul using questionable gimmicks that mock the deliberative process.”

Carly Fiorina To Riverside Republican Assembly: Boxer is a Failed Senator, Together We Can Beat Her

March 02, 2010

“As a U.S. Senator, my top priorities will be creating jobs, growing the economy and making the tough decisions necessary to control our skyrocketing national debt.”

Carly Fiorina Calls On Tom Campbell To Explain His Record

March 01, 2010

“U.S. senators play a crucial role in U.S.-Middle East policy. They vote on sanctions, aid levels and ambassadorial nominees, among many other weighty matters. Given these facts, it is vital that the voters of California understand where their Senate candidates stand on critical Middle East issues.”

Carly Fiorina Renews Call for Senate Action to Restore Water Flow

February 26, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s announcement that it plans to deliver 30 percent of water allocations to the Central Valley Project this year and the California Department of Water Resources’ announcement that it plans to deliver 15 percent of [...]

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement On Blair House Health Care Summit

February 25, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today issued the following statement regarding the President’s Blair House summit on health care:
“We have an important opportunity to implement the real reforms necessary to improve the quality and access to health care in our nation without hurting the economy. Reforms that give patients and their doctors [...]

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement On Senate Passage of HIRE

February 24, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate’s passage of the HIRE Act, the $15 billion jobs package:
“Today’s vote represents yet another missed opportunity to pass a real jobs bill that cuts taxes or institutes a real suspension of the payroll tax – either [...]

Economic Recovery and Controlling Govt. Spending

February 23, 2010

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today spoke to grassroots Republicans at the California Federation of Republican Women (CFRW) Winter Conference in Westlake Village about the urgent need to rein in government spending.

President Obama's Health Care Overhaul Plan Falls Short

February 22, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today issued the following statement in response to the $950 billion health care overhaul proposal the President unveiled this morning:
“I’m disappointed to see that the President has again put aside his promise of bipartisanship in the health care reform debate. This proposal turns to big-government policies that [...]

Carly Fiorina Campaigns At California Young Republican Annual Convention

February 20, 2010

SANTA CLARA, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today took her campaign to the California Young Republican (CYR) Annual Convention in Santa Clara where she talked about her credentials as a fiscal conservative and her campaign to defeat Barbara Boxer.
“For the last 18 years, Barbara Boxer has championed policies of higher taxes and more [...]

Carly Fiorina Welcomes Barbara Boxer To The Race, Vows To Hold Her Accountable For Her Failed Record

February 18, 2010

Re-Launches www.CallMeBarbara.com with New Look, More Content

SACRAMENTO, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today issued the following statement welcoming Barbara Boxer officially into the race of her career and vowing to hold her accountable for her failed record in the U.S. Senate:
“I would like to welcome Barbara Boxer to what will be the race [...]

Carly Fiorina Hosts Town Hall with Fontana-Area Business and Community Leaders

February 18, 2010

FONTANA, CA – During a campaign swing through Southern California, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today hosted a town hall meeting with Fontana-area business and community leaders to discuss the challenges facing the region’s families, communities and companies.
“Given these tough economic times, it’s critically important that we work together to support our nation’s job creators [...]

Carly Fiorina Endorsed By Congressman Buck McKeon

February 17, 2010

SANTA CLARITA, CA – During a campaign event in Santa Clarita hosted by the Republican National Hispanic Assembly North Los Angeles and Patty and Larry Rasmussen, Representative Buck McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) today endorsed Carly Fiorina‚Äôs campaign for U.S. Senate.
“I am proud to receive the endorsement of a dedicated California leader like Congressman McKeon. He has [...]

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement on Anniversary of Failed Economic Stimulus Package

February 17, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today issued the following statement about the one-year anniversary of the $862 billion economic stimulus package championed by Barbara Boxer:
“One year ago, Barbara Boxer promised California new jobs and economic recovery in exchange for $862 billion of our taxpayer dollars. One year later, our nation is deeper [...]

In Case You Missed It: Boomers Mortgaging Our Children's Future

February 17, 2010

From CNBC
By Carly Fiorina
As parents and grandparents, many of whom are part of the Baby Boomer generation (including myself), we always think about what is best for our children and grandchildren.
…
The same must be true in government as it is in our personal lives. In every policy decision, we must consider both its short-term and [...]

Carly Fiorina and Senator Lindsey Graham Call For 9/11 Terrorist Trials To Be Held In Military Commissions

February 16, 2010

“In the absence of action to move the trials from civilian court to military commissions, Senator Graham has proposed bipartisan legislation to do the next best thing by blocking financing for holding the trials in our court system. I support this legislation, and I certainly hope – but do not expect – Senator Boxer to join Senator Graham in this effort.”

Carly Fiorina Brings U.S. Senate Campaign Back to Orange County

February 15, 2010

“If we want to change Washington, we first need to change the people we send there to represent us. As a U.S. senator, my top priorities will be to make the tough decisions necessary to control skyrocketing government spending and to champion policies that support our nation’s economic engines and job creators.”

Carly Fiorina Urges Senate to Pass Amendment Delivering Much-Needed Water to Central Valley

February 12, 2010

“Over the last few years, 400,000 acres of farmland have been fallowed, permanent crops have been uprooted and tens of thousands of people have lost their jobs due to the lack of water in the Central Valley. The current situation demands immediate passage of an amendment to temporarily suspend the biological opinion that turned off the Delta pumps.”

Carly Fiorina Urges Senate to Pass Amendment Delivering Much-Needed Water to Central Valley

February 12, 2010

Carly Fiorina Honors Abraham Lincoln at Marin County Republican Party Meeting

February 12, 2010

“Today, we celebrate the birth of President Abraham Lincoln whose uncommon leadership carried our nation through great division and upheaval. His commitment to the fundamental principles of equality and freedom on which our country was built made the American Dream accessible for future generations,” said Fiorina. “As leaders and as members of the Party of Lincoln, we must continue his legacy by defending and protecting that American Dream.”

Carly Fiorina Endorsed By Former Fresno Mayor Alan Autry

February 11, 2010

“Carly Fiorina is the best candidate to beat Barbara Boxer, and her election will be to the greater good of our Central Valley, our golden state and our great nation,” said Autry.

Carly Fiorina Hosts Roundtable Discussion With Fresno-Area Business Leaders

February 11, 2010

“The Central Valley is the heart and soul of so much of California’s history and culture. As the center of our state’s ranching and farming industries, it’s critically important that we work together to ensure this region can thrive and flourish.”

Carly Fiorina Backs Push to Keep Terrorist Trials Out of Civilian Court

February 11, 2010

“Government’s highest priority is to protect its citizens. Trying suspected terrorists in civilian court in the United States jeopardizes the safety and security of our fellow Americans.”

Carly Fiorina Urges Tax Cuts, Lower Regulation to Support Green Job Growth

February 10, 2010

“I am deeply concerned that many in Washington – including Barbara Boxer – believe we can tax our way to prosperity and to a balanced budget. Companies like JELD-WEN don’t need more regulations, taxes or ineffective jobs programs.”

Carly Fiorina Endorses Citizen Power Initiative

February 09, 2010

“I am proud to endorse the Citizen Power Initiative and sign the petition to give power back to Californians by protecting their hard-earned money and unplugging the political machine.”

Carly Fiorina Calls For Crippling Sanctions Against Iran

February 08, 2010

“President Ahmadinejad’s order yesterday to begin enriching uranium far past levels needed to power nuclear plants reveals the regime’s true intentions for its nuclear technology. Today’s news only further confirms that Iran is not serious about complying with the international nuclear nonproliferation treaty to which they are a party.”

Carly Fiorina Calls For Balanced U.S. Energy Policy

February 08, 2010

“If the cap-and-trade bill being championed by Barbara Boxer is any indication, things will only get worse unless new people with real-world experience are elected to represent us.”

Carly at CFRW Conference

February 07, 2010

“Californians deserve a representative in Washington who will fight for them and champion policies that will create jobs, grow the economy and rein in federal spending. Over the last 18 years, Barbara Boxer has done the exact opposite, and it’s time for new representation for California.”

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Carly Fiorina On President Reagan's Birthday

February 06, 2010

“Today we remember the birth of President Ronald Reagan, a leader whom I admire most because he was clear, because he was an optimist and because he knew that big government is the problem, not the solution.”

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Carly Fiorina Discusses Public Safety and Community Issues at Veterans Roundtable in Oakland

February 05, 2010

“The first and highest priority of government must be to protect its citizens. This responsibility is impossible to fulfill without the support of our nation’s men and women in uniform, first responders and public safety officials.”

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Carly Fiorina Issues Statement on January Job Data

February 05, 2010

“The news today that the economy lost another 20,000 jobs in January and that job losses in December were worse than originally reported last month shows that Barbara Boxer’s continued support for a policy of tax, spend and borrow over her last 18 years in the Senate has failed.”

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Carly Fiorina Discusses Economic Growth With Los Angeles-Area Small-Business Owners

February 04, 2010

“It is always important to support our nation’s small businesses. They are the engines that drive our economy. And given these tough economic times, it’s all the more critical to help them grow and succeed.”

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Video Release: Tom Campbell Exposed As A FCINO: Fiscal Conservative In Name Only

February 03, 2010

Carly for California today released “FCINO,” a Web video exposing Tom Campbell as a “Fiscal Conservative In Name Only.” Since his flip-flop into the Senate race, Campbell has been calling himself a fiscal conservative based on his time as a member of Congress nearly two decades ago, hoping that voters will ignore his recent support for more government spending, increased borrowing, a $16 billion tax hike and a 32-cent gas tax increase.

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Carly Fiorina Discusses Housing Crisis and Economy in Roundtable Discussion with Real Estate Industry Leaders

February 02, 2010

“The housing, building and construction industries have felt the brunt of our nation’s economic downturn. In order for our economy to recover as a whole, we must stabilize the housing market.”

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In Case You Missed It: A Budget Only Barbara Boxer Would Love

February 02, 2010

From Red County
By Carly Fiorina
There is an old adage that is not only true in our personal lives, but also in government: if you want to know what a person’s priorities are take a look at how they spend their money.
…
This week the President had the opportunity to set our nation on a healthy fiscal [...]

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement on President’s Budget

February 01, 2010

“The budget the President presented today builds on failed policies that have resulted in massive increases in federal spending, ballooning deficits and increasing the debt we are leaving to our children and grandchildren by trillions of dollars. This is the wrong policy for our nation’s economy both in the short and long term.”

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Carly Fiorina Hosts Town Hall Meeting With High-Tech Entrepreneurs and Innovators

January 29, 2010

“Small-business owners and entrepreneurs represent the best of what our country has to offer and are the true job creators in our economy,” said Fiorina. “If we’re going to be successful in achieving economic recovery, we have to learn from the real-world experiences of those who work hard to not only keep small businesses open, but also growing. They know best what’s needed to drive innovation and entrepreneurism, and to create jobs.”

Carly Fiorina Urges Administration to Protect Americans By Keeping Terrorist Trials Out of United States

January 29, 2010

“Government’s first and foremost priority must be to protect its citizens. A decision to try suspected terrorists in the United States would undermine that fundamental responsibility. The leaders of New York have raised legitimate concerns about the risks this decision would create, and I’m disappointed to see that they have been ignored.”

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Barbara Boxer Votes to Put Nation Deeper into Debt

January 28, 2010

SACRAMENTO, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s vote to increase the federal debt ceiling by $1.9 trillion, meaning the national debt could climb to $14.3 trillion:
“Once again, Barbara Boxer has voted to mortgage our children and grandchildren’s future and to push our nation even further [...]

PPIC Study Confirms Californians Want Change in U.S. Senate

January 27, 2010

“Today’s poll confirms yet again that Barbara Boxer is a highly vulnerable incumbent. More and more Californians are disenchanted by her lackluster record and, despite having been in office for 18 years, she is still unable to break the 50 percent threshold in this poll against any Republican candidate.”

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Carly Fiorina Issues Video Response to State of the Union Address

January 27, 2010

Carly Fiorina issued a video response to President Obama’s State of the Union address. The video may be accessed here.

Read Carly’s remarks here.

Barbara Boxer’s Election-Year Conversion to Job Creation is Too Little, Too Late

January 27, 2010

“Creating jobs and controlling federal spending have been my priorities since day one. Barbara Boxer’s sudden conversion to touting job creation is simply too little, too late.”

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Carly Fiorina Discusses California’s Challenges With University of Southern California Students

January 27, 2010

“Today’s discussion provided a terrific opportunity to hear directly from students about the most pressing challenges facing their families and communities today and their concerns about the future.”

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Carly Fiorina Calls Federal Water Delivery Announcement Just a Drop in the Bucket

January 27, 2010

“This action is a drop in the bucket when it comes to effectively addressing our state’s massive water crisis, and it represents the continued unwillingness of Democrats like Barbara Boxer to take the swift action necessary to provide California’s farms, families and communities with the water they so desperately need.”

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In Case You Missed It: Affecting Change in Washington: Big Spenders Need Not Apply

January 27, 2010

“We are asking ourselves when and how the economy will get back on track. And we wonder when, if ever, will the politicians in Washington wake up and realize that the American people expect them to be good stewards of our money, not spend more of it.”

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Carly Fiorina Issues Statement on President Obama, Democrats’ Proposal to Freeze Discretionary Spending

January 26, 2010

“A proposal to curtail a few billion dollars in spending, while still running a deficit in excess of $1 trillion, isn’t a solution – it’s an attempt to put a political window dressing on what is otherwise a failed record when it comes to budgetary and economic policy.

“With Barbara Boxer’s support and under the President’s leadership, our nation’s debt has grown more than $1 trillion this year alone. Next year, our nation’s budget deficit is expected to be up to $1.3 trillion.”

In Case You Missed It: Remind Washington Who’s In Charge From The Washington Times

January 26, 2010

Conservatism, an optimism grounded in great faith in each individual, rests on the fundamental principle that people will make better choices for themselves and their families than others can make for them.

Carly Fiorina Opposes Creating A Commission to Study the Federal Deficit

January 26, 2010

“We don’t need a commission to study the federal deficit – what we need is a commitment to cut federal spending. We know why we have a deficit: Congress spends too much money, and for the last 26 years, Barbara Boxer has been complicit in perpetuating that system.”

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Carly Fiorina Announces Grassroots Leadership Team and Launches New Online Coalitions Connection Portal

January 25, 2010

“I am honored to have earned the support of such dedicated Californians who want to bring fiscal responsibility and real leadership back to the U.S. Senate, and I look forward to working with my grassroots leadership team to ensure the voices of all California’s diverse communities are heard and well-represented, both during my campaign and while serving as their advocate in the U.S. Senate.”

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Field Poll Shows Strength of Carly Fiorina’s U.S. Senate Bid

January 21, 2010

“We continue to be encouraged by the polling in this race, which shows that Carly is a strong candidate both in the primary and in the general election and that voters are highly dissatisfied with Barbara Boxer’s continued support for bigger government and higher taxes.”

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Carly Fiorina Discusses Importance of Women in Politics at California Women Lead Reception

January 20, 2010

“The decisions made at all levels of government – local, state and federal – affect families and communities across California, so it’s critically important that we work to engage women of every party affiliation in the political process.”

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FACT CHECK: Tom Campbell Distorts His Record

January 20, 2010

“It’s disappointing to see just how far Tom Campbell will go to distort his record in an effort to garner more support and raise more money. Campbell has repeatedly touted himself as a ‘fiscal conservative,’ yet his record reflects a far different picture that includes supporting higher taxes and increased government spending.”

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Carly Fiorina Congratulates Senator-elect Scott Brown on Election, Discusses Implications For Boxer In 2010

January 20, 2010

“I extend my sincere congratulations to Senator-elect Scott Brown on his successful campaign and big win in Massachusetts this evening. Voters made themselves heard loud and clear tonight – they are ready for checks and balances in Washington and leaders who will address the issues they care about most.”

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Barbara Boxer’s Fundraising, Poll Numbers Spell Storm Clouds for Difficult 2010 Re-Election Campaign

January 19, 2010

“Barbara Boxer should be a very worried incumbent senator today. Not only did Carly out-raise Boxer in just 60 days to the tune of 2 to 1, but the polls are showing that, going into a tough election year, Boxer can’t earn the support of more than a majority of voters and that Carly is within three points of beating her after just two and a half months in the race.”

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Carly Fiorina Speaks at Valley Industry and Commerce Association Leaders Forum

January 19, 2010

“In these tough economic times, it is all the more important that we focus on economic growth and job creation. In order to jumpstart our economy, our top priority must be supporting the small businesses, family-owned businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs that employ more than 50 percent of Americans and create two-thirds of our nation’s new jobs.”

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Poll Shows Carly Fiorina Gaining Momentum In U.S. Senate Race

January 15, 2010

“Today’s Rasmussen Report further confirms that Carly Fiorina is the Republican candidate best-positioned to defeat Barbara Boxer in the fall. In a head-to-head match-up with Boxer, Carly now trails the three-term incumbent by three points – a statistical tie and a margin smaller than any other Republican primary candidate.”

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Carly Fiorina Delivers Remarks At Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated Candidates Forum

January 15, 2010

“There is no question that Barbara Boxer has failed the people of California with her tax-and-spend philosophy, which has overburdened our economy, cost jobs and done nothing to improve the quality of life for the people of this state.”

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Tom Campbell’s Fiscal Conservative Credentials Expired Long Ago

January 15, 2010

“So far, Tom Campbell’s rationale for his electoral flip-flop has been long on rhetoric about his credentials as a ‘fiscal conservative,’ but his record reveals just one problem: those credentials are well past their expiration date.”

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Carly Fiorina Campaigns at Republican Party and Lincoln Club of San Luis Obispo County Meeting

January 14, 2010

“After 18 years of Barbara Boxer’s ineffectiveness in Washington, it will take fearless leadership, innovative thinking and committed teamwork to revitalize California and create the positive change in direction our state so desperately needs.”

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Carly Fiorina Holds Roundtable Discussion With Central Coast Agriculture and Community Leaders

January 14, 2010

“Salinas and the greater Central Coast have been coined ‘the salad bowl of the world’ for good reason,” said Fiorina. “The growth of this region has a significant impact on the economy of our state and nation, and the local leaders here know best the kind of support they need to help them grow, create jobs and strengthen the community.”

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Fiorina Campaign Responds To Tom Campbell’s Electoral Flip Flop

January 14, 2010

“Tom’s unending quest for statewide office has nothing to do with serving the people of California, rather it’s about satisfying Tom Campbell’s quixotic personal ambition and the false premise that he will be acceptable to Republican primary voters.”

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Carly Fiorina Campaigns at South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition Meeting

January 13, 2010

U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today addressed members of the South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) and shared with them her priorities for California: creating jobs, jumpstarting the economy and reining in out-of-control federal spending.

Carly Fiorina Calls on Barbara Boxer to Stand Up for California

January 12, 2010

“Instead of giving away sweetheart deals to other states and casting votes as if she were Nebraska’s third senator, Barbara Boxer should stand up for the Californians whom she was elected to represent by voting against this health care plan.”

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Carly Fiorina Holds Roundtable Discussion With San Diego-Area Community and Business Leaders

January 11, 2010

“For too long, government interference and overregulation has made it more and more difficult for small-business owners to grow and create jobs – and up and down the state, Californians are rightfully frustrated and ready for a change.”

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Carly Fiorina Kicks Off 2010 With More Than $2.7 Million In The Bank For Senate Bid

January 11, 2010

“As a political outsider running against career politicians, winning a seat in the U.S. Senate from California requires a diverse and broad network of support that includes thousands of people who want to take our state in a new direction.”

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Barbara Boxer Fails to Defend California in Health Care Reform Debate

January 08, 2010

“Because of Barbara Boxer’s ineffective leadership and bitter partisanship, the health care reform bill she championed places an additional $3 billion burden on California’s state budget that our taxpayers simply cannot afford. The senior senator from Nebraska is now doing more to protect the Golden State and fight for Californians than our own Barbara Boxer.”

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Carly Fiorina Issues Statement on December Job Losses

January 08, 2010

“Today’s news of another 85,000 jobs lost across the nation in December is just further confirmation that the current strategy in Washington of tax, spend and borrow is doing nothing to create jobs and stimulate the economy.”

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Carly Fiorina Discusses Challenges Facing San Joaquin Valley With Modesto-Area Leaders

January 07, 2010

“It is those in the trenches – farmers, small-business owners, educators, parents and taxpayers – dealing daily with the consequences of decisions made in the U.S. Senate who so often have the best solutions to our most pressing challenges.”

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Carly Fiorina Holding Modesto Roundtable Discussion

January 07, 2010

Carly is holding a roundtable discussion this afternoon in Modesto with the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau and community leaders. Follow @CarlyforCA on Twitter or become Carly’s Facebook fan to see photos during the event!

Barbara Boxer Supports Out-of-Control Federal Spending

December 24, 2009

“California’s taxpayers can no longer afford Boxer’s support for this kind of out-of-control spending, which does nothing other than push off today’s irresponsible decisions to our children and grandchildren.”

Carly Fiorina Condemns Barbara Boxer’s Support For Disastrous Health Care Bill

December 24, 2009

“Barbara Boxer voted today for a health care overhaul bill that raises taxes on the middle class, increases health care costs and premiums, deepens the burden on California’s state budget and further fuels an already exploding national debt. It is unfortunate that this legislation falls so short of putting into place policies that would drive down costs and increase quality in our health care system.”

In Case You Missed It: Beating Boxer in 2010

December 22, 2009

Article Excerpts
In 2009, unemployment in California hit 12.5 percent – its highest mark in decades – and nearly 2.3 million Californians are now out of work. The $787 billion economic stimulus plan championed by Democrats like Barbara Boxer failed to create the 3.5 million jobs it promised. At the same time, our national debt soared [...]

Carly Fiorina Opposes Flawed Health Care Reform Bill

December 21, 2009

“This health care reform legislation is a huge step backward for California. In addition to raising taxes on the middle class, this big-government bill saddles our state budget with an additional $3 billion burden that California taxpayers simply cannot afford.”

Carly Fiorina Calls Health Care Reform A Bad Deal For California

December 19, 2009

Following the news today that the U.S. Senate will move forward with a vote on health care reform in the coming days, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina expressed her opposition to the legislation, specifically noting that Barbara Boxer has done nothing to prevent the bill from costing California taxpayers $3 billion during a time when the state faces a more than $20 billion budget deficit.

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement On November Job Loss In California

December 18, 2009

“Today we learned that California lost 10,200 more jobs in November. This disheartening number underscores the need for a renewed focus on giving small businesses.”

Carly Fiorina Condemns Barbara Boxer's Refusal to Take Immediate Action to Bring Relief to Bakersfield's Farming Community

December 18, 2009

Carly Fiorina today discussed the impact of the state’s severe water crisis on Bakersfield’s economy and called on Senator Barbara Boxer to take immediate action to bring relief to the farming community at Kern Machinery, a local, family-owned farm equipment business in Bakersfield.

Carly Fiorina Opposes Tax Increases On Middle Class In Healthcare Reform Legislation

December 16, 2009

“The healthcare reform legislation … will lead to increased taxes on middle class families, more government intervention in our healthcare and growth in our national debt,” said Fiorina.

Carly Fiorina Opposes Barbara Boxer’s Push for More Government-Imposed Health Care Mandates

December 15, 2009

SACRAMENTO, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today issued the following statement regarding Barbara Boxer’s vocal support for more government-imposed health care mandates:
“I couldn’t disagree more with Barbara Boxer’s call for more government-imposed mandates that will only further increase health care costs and decrease quality of care for many Californians. The last thing Americans [...]

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement on $1.1 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill

December 14, 2009

“Instead of taking the easy way out and simply voting to increase federal spending by an unaffordable 12 percent, our elected officials, including Barbara Boxer, ought to be willing to do the hard work of identifying wasteful spending and eliminating it.”

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Barbara Boxer Takes Credit for Work She Hasn’t Done

December 14, 2009

Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications Julie Soderlund issued the following statement in response to Senator Barbara Boxer’s “America Is Acting on Global Warming” speech today and her continued botched management of controversial job-killing cap-and-trade legislation:

Carly Fiorina Publishes Op-Ed on BigGovernment.com

December 10, 2009

“In business and in my own life I try to make decisions and solve problems based on all of the available facts. Ultimately, an uninformed decision is likely to be a bad one, and that is why I find Barbara Boxer’s response to this situation so unacceptable.”

Barbara Boxer Fails to Protect Central Valley

December 07, 2009

“Already, more than 40,000 Central Valley residents have lost their jobs as a result of the region’s lack of water, and job losses will only continue to increase because Boxer refuses to lift a finger to help get water flowing again.” Read more…

Carly Fiorina Discusses Health Care Reform in  Weekly Republican Address

December 05, 2009

Carly Fiorina delivered the Weekly Republican Address discussing her personal fight against breast cancer and the health care reform legislation currently making its way through Congress. Watch now…

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement on President Obama’s Jobs Summit

December 03, 2009

“Jobs are not created by sitting around in Washington talking about it, and the solution is not more government spending of borrowed money or another failed big-government stimulus.” Read more…

Barbara Boxer Prioritizes Politics Ahead of the Facts

December 02, 2009

SACRAMENTO, CA – Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications Julie Soderlund issued the following statement in response to Senator Barbara Boxer’s decision to treat e-mails calling into question the science of global warming as a legal issue, instead of investigating further into the validity of the case for climate change.
“It is unfortunate that Senator Boxer [...]

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement on President Obama’s Afghanistan Strategy

December 01, 2009

“Defeating the terrorist threat in Afghanistan is an imperative. I agreed with President Obama when he said in March that this would require military commitment, economic development and diplomatic energy. I also agree that Afghanistan and Pakistan are inextricably linked.” Read more…

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement On Record Low State Water Project Allocation

December 01, 2009

SACRAMENTO, CA – U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today issued the following statement after the California Department of Water Resources announced that allocations to State Water Project (SWP) contractors will only be 5 percent of requested deliveries, the lowest initial allocation figure in the history of the SWP.
“Today’s announcement further underscores the urgency of our [...]

In Case You Missed It: She Wants to Reboot California From The Wall Street Journal

November 28, 2009

“When Carly Fiorina sat down to speak with me recently, I was briefly taken aback. The former CEO of Hewlett Packard and current candidate for U.S. Senate from California was sporting a close-cropped, salt-and-pepper hairdo. Having completed six months of treatment for breast cancer, the 55-year-old Ms. Fiorina has dispensed with the auburn wig she’d been wearing as her hair grows back.”

Big Government the Wrong Answer on Health Care

November 25, 2009

Read Carly Fiorina’s op-ed about Health care. “The more we have come to learn about this legislation, the more we all have cause to be concerned about this plan. It fundamentally does not focus on patients or on quality care. In fact, it is a fiscal albatross for our already ballooning federal budget deficit.”

Watch Carly on CNN with John King

November 23, 2009

Watch Part 1 and Part 2 of Carly on CNN with John King

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement On Senate Vote On Healthcare Reform

November 22, 2009

“Last night, on a purely partisan vote, the U.S. Senate allowed healthcare legislation to move forward. The bills currently under consideration will cost taxpayers trillions of dollars without solving our nation’s healthcare crisis. This vote was all about politics, rather than problem solving – something we see all too often in Washington.”

Boxer Prioritizes Politics Over Californians

November 21, 2009

Sacramento, CA – Carly for California spokeswoman Julie Soderlund made the following statement regarding Barbara Boxer’s vote tonight for the $2.5 trillion government-run healthcare bill:
“True to form, Barbara Boxer cast a vote tonight that put partisan politics over the interests of the people of California. This $2.5 trillion bill creates a government-run healthcare bureaucracy [...]

Carly's Weekend Media Appearances

November 21, 2009

Carly will appear on State of the Union on Sunday at 12:40 pm (EST). Check your local listings for time and channel information.

In Case You Missed It: Carly’s Cancer Warning From The Daily Beast

November 20, 2009

Carly Fiorina, once the most powerful businesswoman in America and now a Republican candidate for the California Senate seat now held by Barbara Boxer, no longer sports her trademark, playful blond pixie cut. Fiorina learned she had breast cancer last February and underwent surgery in March. Just a month after finishing chemotherapy in early October, she announced her Senate run, hitting the campaign trail with a stylish buzz cut. So when the U.S. Preventive Task Force, a government-appointed panel of medical experts, announced Monday that it no longer recommends routine mammograms and breast self-exams for women under 50 – and that even women over 50 should have the procedure only every other year – Fiorina, 55, had a lot to say.

Carly Fiorina Issues Statement On California's Rising Unemployment Rate

November 20, 2009

U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today issued the following statement after the California Employment Development Department announced that unemployment in California rose to 12.5 percent in October 2009.

“The news today that even more Californians are out of a job is another indicator of the abject failure of the bailouts, stimulus package and increased deficit spending championed by Barbara Boxer. These failed policies focused on big government and big labor, and increased our federal deficit by nearly $1.5 trillion dollars in less than one year,” said Fiorina.

Carly Fiorina Endorsed by Oklahoma Senator James M. Inhofe

November 18, 2009

Washington, DC – Citing her strong leadership skills, tested business acumen and common-sense approach to politics, U.S. Senator James M. Inhofe (R-Oklahoma) today enthusiastically endorsed Carly Fiorina’s campaign for U.S. Senate.
“I am honored to receive the support of Senator Inhofe, a dedicated public servant who has spent years defending the principles of limited government, individual [...]

Boxer Botches Management; Senators Look For New Approach

November 16, 2009

SACRAMENTO – Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications Julie Soderlund issued the following statement in response to recent media reports of Barbara Boxer’s disastrous management of her controversial “cap and trade” legislation:
“Barbara Boxer’s genius for bitter partisanship and ineffective leadership has been on full display when it comes to this legislation. As unemployment reached its [...]

Boxer Exaggerates Stimulus Job Numbers

November 13, 2009

Sacramento, CA — Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications Julie Soderlund issued the following statement regarding Barbara Boxer’s recent visit to San Diego to tout the one job created by the federal economic stimulus.
“Next time Barbara Boxer decides to hold a media stunt to tout the number of jobs created by the economic stimulus, she may [...]

Carly Fiorina Honors America's Servicemen and  Women on Veterans Day

November 11, 2009

“Today our nation pauses to remember our veterans and honor and thank them for their sacrifice. There are thousands of men and women who are serving our country overseas and here at home so that we can enjoy the privilege of pursuing life, liberty and happiness,” Carly said. “I hope you’ll join me today and thank our brave veterans and their families for the sacrifices they have made on our behalf. And I hope you’ll take a moment to remember those who didn’t make it home. They are what makes this country great and makes me proud to be an American.”

What They're Saying: Praise for Fiorina's Strong Senate Bid

November 10, 2009

Fiorina A Serious Challenger For Boxer
“The Charismatic Former Business Leader Could Be Boxer’s Greatest Challenge Since Her Election To The Senate In 1992.” “Boxer has the edge in Democratic-leaning California, but Fiorina’s entry means the race will be among the most closely watched in the nation. The charismatic former business leader could be Boxer’s greatest [...]

Carly For California Launches CallMeBarbara.com And Web Ads To Educate Voters About Barbara Boxer’s Failed Record And Ineffective Leadership

November 09, 2009

Sacramento, CA —Carly for California today launched CallMeBarbara.com, a web site that asks voters to give Barbara Boxer a break so that she can go back to being called just “Barbara” instead of insisting on being called “Senator.” In addition, the campaign launched two web ads asking voters to oust Boxer in 2010 and directing [...]

Carly Fiorina Announces Campaign Leadership Team

November 06, 2009

Sacramento, CA – Prominent Californians from across the state today united behind U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina, coming together to form her campaign leadership team. This group of respected Californians is committed to supporting Fiorina in her bid to unseat Barbara Boxer in 2010.
“I am honored to have the support of so many great [...]

Carly Fiorina Discusses Innovation and Entrepreneurship At Tri-Valley Business Council

November 06, 2009

Pleasanton, CA —U.S. Senate Candidate Carly Fiorina, at a town-hall style forum with members of the Tri-Valley Business Council, today discussed the important role innovation and entrepreneurship play in California’s economy and the need to keep our business environment free from regulations, new taxes and new policies that stifle new research and new ideas.
“California’s [...]

Carly Fiorina Endorsed By Senators Coburn, Collins, Graham, Kyl, McCain, McConnell, Murkowski and Snowe

November 05, 2009

Washington, DC – Support for United States Senate Candidate Carly Fiorina grew today as she earned the endorsements of eight Republican United States Senators including Tom Coburn, Susan Collins, Lindsey Graham, Jon Kyl, John McCain, Mitch McConnell, Lisa Murkowski and Olympia Snowe.
“I am humbled to have earned the endorsement of each one of these distinguished [...]

Carly Fiorina Supports Extension And Expansion Of The Homebuyers Tax Credit

November 05, 2009

Sacramento, CA – In a keynote address at the North State Building Industry Association’s annual Sacramento Regional Housing Forecast, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina announced her support for the extension and expansion of the Homebuyers Tax Credit and discussed the fundamental role less regulation, a reduced tax burden and access to capital will play in [...]

Carly Fiorina Applauds Comprehensive Water Plan, Calls for Federal Action at Fresno-area Town Hall Meeting

November 05, 2009

Carly Fiorina Applauds Comprehensive Water Plan, Calls for Federal Action at Fresno-area Town Hall Meeting
Says Boxer has turned a deaf ear to tens of thousands of Central Valley farmers and workers
Clovis, CA – Speaking with local residents at a town-hall style meeting at Wawona Frozen Foods, one of California’s leading agri-businesses, U.S. Senate Candidate Carly [...]

Anger, Ideology and Inability to Lead Mark Boxer’s Senate Career

November 05, 2009

SACRAMENTO — Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications Julie Soderlund issued the following statement in response to Senator Barbara Boxer’s decision to move the controversial “cap and trade” legislation out of the Environment and Public Works Committee, which she chairs, without any Republican Senators present or voting on the bill.
“Today’s outrageous stunt by Barbara Boxer is [...]

Carly Fiorina Not Afraid to Run on Her Record of Accomplishment; Will Hold Barbara Boxer Accountable as a Failed Senator for California

November 04, 2009

In response to a press release issued today by the Democrat Senatorial Campaign Committee mischaracterizing Carly Fiorina’s record of accomplishment as CEO of Hewlett‐Packard, Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications Julie Soderlund issued the following statement:

“Carly is proud of her record of accomplishment at HP. But the real issue here is that California isn’t getting the representation it deserves under Barbara Boxer, and it’s time she was held accountable for her failed record, her inability to lead and her track record of bitter and ineffective partisanship.

Carly Fiorina Discusses Keys To Keeping American Businesses Competitive In The Global Economy

November 04, 2009

U.S. Senate Candidate Carly Fiorina today delivered the keynote address at the World Trade Center of San Diego’s 2009 International Business Leadership Awards. She discussed the keys to keeping American businesses competitive in the global economy.

Carly Fiorina Signs Americans For Tax Reform "Taxpayer Protection Pledge"

November 04, 2009

Immediately following the announcement of her candidacy to represent California as its next U.S. Senator, Carly Fiorina today signed the Americans For Tax Reform “Taxpayer Protection Pledge.” Fiorina is a fiscal conservative who has made job creation, economic growth and fiscal accountability her top campaign priorities.

Flash Report: An Interview With Carly Fiorina, Candidate For United States Senate

November 04, 2009

Today is going to be a big day for Carly Fiorina. The former Chief Executive Officer of Hewlett Packard from 1999 through 2005 will make it official that she is a candidate for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate. Her goal is to retire the ultra-liberal and ineffective incumbent, Barbara Boxer, next November.

In Case You Missed It: Carly Fiorina: Why I'm running for Senate From The Orange County Register

November 04, 2009

By Carly Fiorina
This is a unique time in our history. People are finding it difficult to be optimistic about the future when they’re uncertain if they’ll have a job tomorrow. Federal spending is out of control as our national debt soars. We are asking what legacy we’ll leave our kids, besides bills they can’t [...]

Carly Fiorina Announces Run For United States Senate

November 04, 2009

Carly Fiorina today announced her candidacy to serve the people of California as their next United States Senator. At a town hall meeting held at Earth Friendly Products in Garden Grove, she discussed her top priorities including job creation, economic recovery and restoring fiscal accountability in Washington, D.C.

In Case You Missed It: Carly Fiorina: Restore water flow to the Valley, from The Fresno Bee

October 12, 2009

by Carly Fiorina
Common sense would tell us that it shouldn’t take an act of Congress to put the urgent needs of people ahead of a small fish. Apparently it does.
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The day began with a visit to a local farm and a thorough briefing by water and agriculture experts. They provided a realistic assessment of [...]

In Case You Missed It: GOP’s next hope to unseat Barbara Boxer: Carly Fiorina, From Christian Science Monitor

September 29, 2009

by Daniel B. Wood
Carly Fiorina is emerging as a potential GOP challenger for the US Senate seat of Bay Area liberal Barbara Boxer next year, and the prospect has energized the California Republican Party.
Not yet an official candidate, Ms. Fiorina is the former CEO of Hewlett Packard (HP) and was an economic adviser to Sen. [...]

Former California Republican Party Chairmen Call Carly the Best Candidate to Take on Boxer

September 25, 2009

Calling her the best candidate to take on Barbara Boxer, five former California Republican Party Chairmen today announced their support for Carly Fiorina, should she run for the U.S. Senate. Dr. Tirso Del Junco, former Reagan Administration Secretary of Energy John Herrington, Mike Montgomery, former state Assemblyman Bob Naylor and Frank Visco cite Carly’s leadership skills and successful business background as well as her commitment to Republican values of fiscal conservatism, smaller, more effective government, personal responsibility and individual freedom.

Carly Fiorina Begins Formal Process Of Exploring Bid For U.S. Senate

August 18, 2009

Carly Fiorina announced today that she will begin the formal process of exploring a bid for the Republican nomination, to challenge Barbara Boxer for the United States Senate in 2010 by filing the name “Carly for California” with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

In Case You Missed It: Fiorina slams Boxer as a 'failed senator' From The San Jose Mercury News

January 14, 2009

by Ken McLaughlin
January 14, 2009

U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina on Wednesday night launched a blistering attack on Sen. Barbara Boxer, portraying her as “a failed senator” who can’t even get along with her fellow Washington lawmakers.

But speaking to a friendly hometown crowd in Los Altos Hills, the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard also began targeting a [...]