Press Releases
McClintock Challenges Brown to Take the No Tax Pledge!
August 25, 2008 8:47 am EST
McClintock Says “I Will Not Raise Taxes”
State Senator Tom McClintock’s Democratic opponent, Charlie Brown, who has never been involved in state budget negotiations, last week distributed an email demanding passage of the budget now pending in the State Legislature. McClintock delivered a response to Nevada County Republicans in a speech Saturday in Grass Valley.
“Sorry, Charlie, I will not raise taxes. I ... [ Read more ]
McClintock Calls on Opponent to Take One Position and Stick to it
August 22, 2008 5:54 am EST
Brown Refuses to Respond to Bipartisan Appeal by McClintock
State Senator Tom McClintock Friday again called on his Democratic opponent Charlie Brown to join him in a bi-partisan call for Nancy Pelosi to bring Congress back from vacation for a straight up or down vote on off-shore drilling.
“Charlie Brown really opposes offshore drilling and can’t muster the courage to tell the voters of the Fourth District his true position,” McClintock ... [ Read more ]
U.S. Chamber Endorses McClintock for Congress
August 20, 2008 12:05 pm EST
A Champion for the People of Northern California
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today announced its endorsement of California State Senator Tom McClintock for Congress in California’s 4th Congressional District, praising his strong support for California businesses, both large and small.
“Tom McClintock will be a champion for the people of northern California and an invaluable leader on important business issues,” said Bill ... [ Read more ]
McClintock Criticizes Inconsistent Statements from Brown on Offshore Drilling
August 20, 2008 11:04 am EST
State Senator Tom McClintock Wednesday called upon Charlie Brown to explain wildly inconsistent statements he has made on offshore drilling and renewed his call for Brown to join him in a bi-partisan call for Nancy Pelosi to bring Congress back from vacation for a straight up or down vote on off-shore drilling.
On July 22, Brown announced his opposition to opening new American territory for offshore oil development. Politicker.com ... [ Read more ]
McClintock Calls on Brown to Break Ranks and Press Pelosi
August 15, 2008 3:11 pm EST
Time to Reconvene Congress and Pass an Energy Act
State Sen. Tom McClintock called on Charlie Brown to join him in urging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to reconvene Congress and allow a vote on a new energy plan for America.
Pelosi adjourned the House for a five-week vacation despite dramatically increased gas prices that are hurting American families and businesses and slowing down the economy. Prior to the recess, she blocked a vote to boost the ... [ Read more ]
Politicker, other non-partisan reports rate 4th CD as “Likely Republican”
August 13, 2008 5:02 pm EST
Politicker’s newly-launched Pindell Report has declared the 4th Congressional District as “Likely Republican” for the upcoming fall 2008 elections. This is in line with several other non-partisan analyses of congressional races that have been released over the last few months.
The Pindell Report is a non-partisan assessment of congressional and gubernatorial elections that determines the competitiveness of each race. Only two California Congressional ... [ Read more ]
NFIB Endorses State Senator Tom McClintock “for Protecting Free Enterprise”
August 13, 2008 2:01 pm EST
The National Federation of Independent Business announced its support of State Senator Tom McClintock for the U.S. House of Representatives in the race for California’s 4th Congressional District.
The NFIB's political action committee, the SAFE (Save America's Free Enterprise) Trust endorsed Senator McClintock based on his proven commitment to solving the challenges that small businesses face in America today.
Dan Danner, Executive Vice President of the ... [ Read more ]
McClintock Calls on Democrats to Return to Congress and End ‘the Real Energy Crisis’
August 8, 2008 1:07 pm EST
Campaign Unveils Message in New Radio Commercial
Senator
Tom McClintock Friday called on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her
Democratic colleagues to end the real energy crisis by returning to
Washington to adopt a national energy plan that expands domestic oil
production immediately.
In a new campaign radio commercial, McClintock blames the failed Democrat policies of the past 30 years as the reason Californians are paying $4.50 a ... [ Read more ]
Placer Herald Highlights McClintock’s Remarks in Support of College Prep Charter School
July 25, 2008 5:00 pm EST
By Michael Althouse
The Placer Herald
A new charter petition for the Western Sierra Collegiate Academy was presented to the Rocklin Unified School District at its board meeting on July 16.
The WSCA is a proposed college preparatory charter school for grades 7-12.
The RUSD board unanimously rejected the original petition last January because it failed to adequately address the criteria set by state law, said ... [ Read more ]
McClintock Speaks to Auburn Chamber of Commerce
July 21, 2008 5:00 pm EST
Sen. Tom McClintock brought his campaign for Congress to Auburn Tuesday morning voicing support for the building of the Auburn Dam. McClintock spoke to approximately 70 local business owners that are members of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce.
“The Auburn Dam means 600 to 800 megawatts of clean and cheap electricity – enough for nearly a million households — at a time when Californians are already paying the highest electricity prices ... [ Read more ]
McClintock Urges State Water Board to Keep Auburn Dam Permits Active
July 20, 2008 10:00 am EST
State Senator Tom McClintock's
Statement to State Water Resources Control Board
Sacramento, California
July 21, 2008
Mr. Chairman and Members of the Board:
Your board meets today to consider revoking permits that are necessary for proceeding with construction of the Auburn Dam. I’m sure there’ll be a detailed legal discussion on both sides involving exactly what constitutes due ... [ Read more ]
Thank You!
June 3, 2008 5:00 pm EST
Thank you all very much.
I’m reluctant to start making individual thank you’s because so many have done so much in this campaign – but I do want to say – first and foremost – a special thanks to my wife and family for all they have endured during this campaign. At least I have the chance to fight back; they have to just ... [ Read more ]
Modoc County Republican Party Endorses McClintock
April 16, 2008 5:00 pm EST
Modoc Joins Placer County in Making Unusual Pre-Primary Endorsement
The Modoc County Republican Central Committee has voted unanimously to endorse Tom McClintock in his bid for the 4th congressional seat.
“All members felt that Tom ... [ Read more ]
Outstanding Turnout in Alturas for McClintock
March 20, 2008 5:00 pm EST
Sen. Tom McClintock was greeted by more than 75 people on Good Friday at an event hosted by the Modoc County Republican Party. The Brass Rail Restaurant in Alturas was filled to capacity by McClintock supporters.
Joining McClintock was Modoc County Supervisor Pat Cantrall, Supervisor Mike Dunn, and Modoc County Republican Party Chairman ... [ Read more ]
Record Turnout for McClintock in Lassen County
March 18, 2008 5:00 pm EST
Sen. Tom McClintock campaigned in Susanville this morning, having a breakfast with local residents at the Sage Hen Restaurant. More than a hundred people, a record turnout, showed up and filled in the restaurant to capacity, taking over the entire restaurant.
Speaking before the enthusiastic crowd, Sen. McClintock spoke to the need to restore to ... [ Read more ]
Taxpayer Group Endorses McClintock!
March 16, 2008 5:00 pm EST
News Release
March 17, 2008
Sacramento – The California Taxpayer Protection Committee has endorsed State Senator Tom McClintock for Congress in the 4th Congressional District. As a statewide grassroots taxpayer advocacy organization, with its affiliated political action committee and a slate mail operation, the California Taxpayer Protection ... [ Read more ]
McClintock Launches Campaign for Congress
March 3, 2008 4:00 pm EST
AUBURN, CA—State Senator Tom McClintock, before a gathering of friends and supporters on the steps of the historic Placer County Courthouse in Auburn, officially launched his campaign for 4th Congressional District on Tuesday.
McClintock received immediate endorsements from area lawmakers, including Senator Sam Aanasted, Assemblyman Ted ... [ Read more ]