Navarro asserts he’s running again because he believes Democrat liberals have let the Golden State down in Washington and allowed their districts and the country to fall apart. That prompted his first run as well in 2016.
When I realized Maxine Waters was my representative, I said, ‘Wow, this person is representing me? How are people electing this person year after year?’” Navarro said. “I started doing research and looking into her background and I did not see one candidate running a legitimate campaign against her in 27 years.”
Two weeks ago, Navarro resigned from his position serving on the Torrance traffic commission in order to devote full time to his campaign.
Navarro was born in Inglewood, California. He’s spent a significant portion of his life in Hawthorne and Torrance. Knowing the region and its people, he said that played a significant role in his decision the first time against Waters. The 43rd District includes parts of South Central L.A., Westchester, Playa Del Rey, Torrance, Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood and Lawndale.
In his first try for Congress, the ambitious young conservative raised only about $3,000 to go up against Waters and her $650,000 budget.
But I still got 25 percent of the vote, which was quite humbling to even receive that type of vote with the amount of money I spent.” He added, “I learned a lot from that election,” and said, “It was an honor for me to be on the ballot with [Donald] Trump too.”
Right after that election, Navarro began more research on how he might do better in another run for the congressional seat. He’s been out talking to people at rallies and city council protests. He’s also raised his profile with videos on Periscope.
As of now, he’s outperforming Waters in fundraising from individual contributors. According to the latest campaign filings, he’s brought in $31,000 compared to her $26,000. The next filing is in September.
Last week, Navarro held a fundraiser at the Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes. “Maxine Waters if you’re listening, I’m coming for you.”
He criticizes Waters’ preoccupation with the president and her calls for impeachment as a “diversion” to not face up to the real issues that afflict the district. He accuses her of neglecting her constituents.
Among the problems he cites are businesses leaving, because they don’t want to cope with the rising crime and homelessness in the area. He says they don’t want to be part of a “community that’s falling apart.”
His top campaign issues are business growth and job creation, solving homelessness, protecting the Second Amendment, supporting legal immigration over illegal immigration, and providing better care and treatment for veterans.
What are we doing for our homeless veterans?” Navarro asked. “I don’t like seeing people that protected our freedoms ending up in the streets,” Navarro said. On immigration, he added, “I’m a big supporter of people coming here through the right process. My mom came from the northern part of Mexico and my father came from Havana, Cuba. But they both did it right. They didn’t break any laws. They respected the law.”
Navarro holds a degree in criminal justice from ITT Tech. He then attended the University of Southern California and took courses in information security.
As one of his great inspirations, apart from his parents and grandparents, Navarro cites Breitbart founder Andrew Breitbart, whom he had the opportunity to meet.
Found this picture of Andrew Breitbart and I at the age of 22. Good to look back at some great people who influenced me. #VoteOmarNavarro pic.twitter.com/PINuT18KfN
— Omar Navarro (@PressGop) August 7, 2017
Source: Breitbart
Do it and Good Luck!
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You go
I hope he beats her in a landslide.
Take her down….
I wish him good luck!
I hope he succeeds in getting rid of this witch !!! Maxi Pad Waters is a total cretin and serves absolutely no purpose in congress. She is just filling a spot and she contributes NOTHING to this country!!!