Matt Salmon in 2022 AZ Governor's race


On Gun Control: A+ rating from the National Rifle Association

In 2013, Salmon began another two terms in the U.S. House and was a founding member of the Freedom Caucus. In his campaign video, Salmon touted his A+ rating from the National Rifle Association and said he is "100%" pro-life.
Source: Arizona Public Media on 2022 Arizona Gubernatorial race Jun 17, 2021

On Government Reform: Strengthen voter ID, ban ballot harvesting

Salmon also called for "strengthening voter ID" and "banning ballot harvesting." The latter already is banned but may become a prominent issue in Arizona politics again soon as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a legal challenge to that law from Democrats who argue it disproportionately affects voters of color and was enacted with discriminatory intent.
Source: Arizona Republic on 2022 Arizona Gubernatorial race Jun 16, 2021

On Immigration: I believe in strong borders and an Arizona-first agenda

Salmon is a staunch Republican, labeling himself a "proven and committed conservative fighter" on his website. "I'm 100% pro-life. I was A-rated by the NRA. And I believe in strong borders and an Arizona-first agenda," Salmon said in a video announcing his campaign. "But today, the Arizona values we cherish, they're under attack from Washington and from liberals here at home." He added that Arizonans "can't allow liberal politicians to turn Arizona into California."
Source: ASU State Press on 2022 Arizona Gubernatorial race Jun 17, 2021

On Principles & Values: Democrat values scare the heck out of me

[On the 2022 Arizona election] "I just really worry that if we're not on our toes, Democrats are going to take the whole trifecta--both U. S. Senate seats and the governorship--and we will turn into a blue state," Salmon told KTAR News. "If those values that the Biden administration is espousing on behalf of the Democrat Party is what the future for Arizona is, it scares the heck out of me and I'm not going to sit by and watch that happen."
Source: KTAR Glendale 92.3-FM on 2022 Arizona Gubernatorial race Jun 17, 2021

On Principles & Values: Can't let liberal politicians turn Arizona into California

Today, the Arizona values we cherish, they're under attack from Washington, from liberals here at home. Open borders and closed classrooms. Crushing tax hikes and socialism. Censorship. Cancel culture. Radical Democrats are pushing the most far-left agenda in our lifetime. We can't allow liberal politicians to turn Arizona into California.
Source: Arizona Republic on 2022 Arizona Gubernatorial race Jun 16, 2021

On Tax Reform: Club for Growth PAC: Salmon will protect taxpayer dollars

Salmon reentered the political arena with a top endorsement from a leading conservative Political Action Committee. Club for Growth PAC successfully pushed 80 percent of its candidates across the finish line in 2020. "Arizonans can count on Matt Salmon to build a strong economy for all Arizonans and protect their hard-earned taxpayer dollars," the PAC's president David McIntosh said. "We look forward to supporting his campaign to be the next Arizona Governor."
Source: Fox News Sunday on 2022 Arizona Gubernatorial race Jun 17, 2021

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