Dr. Harold Pease, Taft College Professor and candidate for the 32nd District Assembly seat, regrets to announce the conclusion of his participation in the race.
Dr. Pease exits the race reluctantly, given the positive response he received from those who had the opportunity to hear his plans for rescuing California. "My message drew great applause from every group who heard it. That message is that we are losing our liberty in great gulps and that a return to the core values of the Constitution, especially the 10th Amendment, is the only long-term solution to jobs and prosperity in California."
Dr. Pease believes that California has reached a critical point. "This election and every election in the foreseeable future is no longer about left or right, conservative or liberal, nor even about party. It is about how much more government control you can endure in your life or business and still say you are free."
Dr. Pease is grateful for the opportunity the campaign has given him to further spread this message. He cites a lack of financial support as the major reason for his discontinuation in the race. "The great enthusiasm for my message did not translate into adequate financial contributions to compete against some well-entrenched political operations. I entered this race for my grandchildren and I gave it all I had."
Dr. Pease says he will remain in the fight to save this state and country as a voice for freedom to all who will listen through clubs, organizations, newspaper columns and other media outlets. "Stopping the hemorrhage of our liberties will require every hand and there is no time to spare. I will continue to spread this message as I have for over twenty-five years."
Dr. Pease thanks his dear friends and family, without whom he would not have been able to reach as many people with this message. "Many volunteers have spent countless hours donating their time, talents, and labor. Business owners have offered to donate their services, and friends have offered support. My family has been right there for me, spending countless hours working tirelessly on this campaign. I offer my sincere thanks to all those who have enlisted in the cause of freedom, and encourage you all to continue fighting!"
At this time, Dr. Pease defers from endorsing either of the remaining candidates. Should a remaining candidate manifest the ethics and constitutional understanding required in the office, his endorsement would follow.
Those who wish to continue hearing from Dr. Pease can find him at www.LibertyUnderFire.org, where he discusses current events in politics.