Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce has announced his endorsement of Sam Crump, Republican candidate for Congress in Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District. Senator Pearce has gained international attention as the author of Arizona’s SB1070, which gives local law enforcement the ability to inquire about an individual’s legal status in this country.
Sam Crump said he was honored to be recognized as one of the leading conservatives by Senator Pearce, who he served with in the Arizona House of Representatives. “Senator Pearce has long been the leading voice on illegal immigration in Arizona. Now he is the leading voice in the United States,” said Crump.
“I am honored to have the endorsement of Senator Pearce,” Crump said. “He is one of the most decent people I know in politics, or anywhere for that matter.”
Sam Crump is in a crowded primary race for the 3rd Congressional District seat. There are ten candidates seeking the nomination on August 24th and Crump has garnered attention as the leading grassroots conservative and Tea Party candidate. He is also the only candidate in the race to endorse J.D. Hayworth for U.S. Senate.
Senator Pearce’s endorsement adds to the growing list of those who have endorsed Sam Crump for Congress including: U.S. Senator Fred Thompson; Congressman Tom Tancredo; Arizona Right to Life; and Arizona conservative leaders Marne & Rob Haney, Don Goldwater, Jim Weiers and many others.
