Club For Growth

U.S. Rep. Harry MitchellThe campaign of U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell (D-Tempe) accused his 5th Congressional District rival, Republican David Schweikert, of being "unfit to serve in Congress" due to a television ad put out by backers of Schweikert the Mitchell campaign says is disrespectful to soldiers.

Club for Growth, the conservative organization that has committed large amounts to the Schweikert effort through independent expenditures - that is, television advertising - attacking Mitchell, unveiled their latest ad Tuesday, which says  Mitchell voted to raise taxes as Tempe mayor, a state senator and in his first term in Congress.

The Club for Growth has released a new 15 second ad in the 5th Congressional District that claims U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell (D-Tempe) has "backed crippling higher taxes" throughout his political career, from the time he was mayor of Tempe to his first term in the U.S. House.

Club for Growth, whose political action committee has endorsed the candidacy of David Schweikert, Mitchell's opponent in the 5th district, said in an accompanying release that "the $250,000 ad buy will run on broadcast television in the Phoenix market."

5th Congressional District candidate David Schweikert is getting some help from the conservative Club for Growth in a new cable ad running in the district.

The ad, entitled "Keep Fighting," praises Schweikert for his fiscal responsibility as Maricopa County treasurer and a member of the Arizona House.

"It is important to tell people in Arizona about David Schweikert’s positions on taxes so they can call him and encourage him to keep fighting for tax relief and economic freedom,” said Pat Toomey, president of Club for Growth.net, the organization's online wing. “Schweikert’s record on taxes stands out as principled and economically conservative. We hope taxpayers will call Schweikert and ask him to keep fighting for tax relief,” continued Toomey.

Republican congressional candidate David Schweikert has benefited greatly from the early endorsement of the Club for Growth.  The conservative organization has helped Schweikert raise much needed money in a crowded primary.  Now the Club will be coming to help out with some television ads.  The following is an ad the Club will be running for Schweikert starting this week.  H/T Sonoran Alliance.