Barry Hess for Governor - Press Releases

Hess For Governor's Guide to the Propositions

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 23:43:08 -0400

Yes on 101

No on 104

No on 106

No on 107-argument 1

No on 107-argument 2

Janet Napolitano – America’s Most Fiscally Irresponsible Governor

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 19:20:02 -0400

Press Release

For Immediate Release

Phoenix, Arizona, October 20, 2006

Janet Napolitano – America’s Most Fiscally Irresponsible Governor

– So Says the CATO Institute.

This week, The Cato Institute released Policy Analysis No. 581: Fiscal Policy Report Card on America’s Governors: 2006, which ranks Janet Napolitano as the Most Fiscally Irresponsible Governor in the nation. The Analysis confirms what most of Arizona has known for four long years.

Hess Raising Funds To Combat Media Bias in the Arizona Republic

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 23:46:09 -0400

For Immediate Release

Phoenix, Arizona October 10, 2006

Hess Raising Funds To Combat Media Bias in the Arizona Republic

The Hess for Governor campaign today announced a new fund raising effort to purchase radio and print ads specifically attacking the blatant and shameless media bias of the Arizona Republic, the newspaper of record in Arizona.

Proceeds from this fund raising drive will be used to purchase spots in reputable media sources that have fulfilled their civic and moral duty to completely, accurately, and fairly report on the race for Governor of Arizona. These funds will not be used to attack the position or programs of Janet Napolitano (D) or Len Munsil (R). The ads will specifically target the media bias and the way the Arizona Republic has abused the right the public has to all of the facts about all of the candidates, and not just those that support the Republic's editorial biases and desire to steer government policy and public opinion.

Donations will be collected via the website at http://hessforgovernor.com/donate.

Hess endorsed by Harris

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:59:55 -0400

For immediate release:
Phoenix Arizona Oct 9th, 2006

Hess (L) Receives Harris’ (R) Endorsement

This afternoon, Monday, October 9, 2006, Barry Hess, Libertarian candidate for Governor, gladly and proudly accepted the endorsement of Mike Harris, former Republican candidate for Governor.

Mr. Harris, whose concern has always been and will be for the future of Arizona, says “There is only one candidate left in the Governor’s race that can provide true and effective leadership from the Governor’s office, and that it is not Janet Napolitano nor Len Munsil; it is Barry Hess.”

It is with great pride and honor, that Mr. Hess accepts the endorsement of Mr. Harris. Mr. Hess looks forward to working with Mr. Harris and other Republicans, in addressing and solving the issues facing Arizona.

This endorsement is an example that of Mr. Hess’ ability to work with people from across the political spectrum and is willing to accept any idea or solution that benefits Arizona regardless of the political affiliation of its author.

Media Advisory - Harris to endorse Hess

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 01:50:10 -0400

Start: Oct 9 2006 - 12:00pm

End: Oct 9 2006 - 1:00pm

Body:

Barry Hess For Governor of Arizona

Media Advisory

WHO: Barry Hess, Libertarian Candidate for Governor and Mike Harris, former

Republican Candidate for Governor

WHAT: Mike Harris (R) To Endorse Barry Hess (L)

WHEN: Monday, October 9, 2006 at 12 o’clock Noon.

Hess For Governor Press Release - Hess Weighs in on the Great 9-11 Memorial Debate

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 14:06:32 -0400

Hess Weighs in on the Great 9-11 Memorial Debate

Press Release: 9-30-06 For Immediate Release

Libertarian nominee for Governor, Barry Hess weighs in on the only thing Democrat, Janet Napolitano and Republican, Len Munsil can find to disagree on-the great Arizona 9-11 memorial debate.

HessForGovernor Press Release - Immigration and "The Wall"

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 13:43:08 -0400

Clearing Up Misconceptions on AZLP Candidate Barry Hess’ Position on “The Wall”

Press Release 09-29-06 For Immediate Release

In response to questions from voters on the campaign trail, Barry Hess today released the following statement.

Press Release: AZLP Candidate Barry Hess Disputes SurveyUSA/KPNX-TV POLL

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:20:52 -0400

Libertarian Gubernatorial Candidate Barry Hess today challenged the Methodology, Accuracy, and Results of SurveyUSA/KPNX-TV’s flawed poll. According to Mr. Hess, the survey is flawed in numerous ways that render the results meaningless.

The problems are:

1. Limited population: The survey relies on a statistically insignificant population of only 472. This is outside the norm of statistical significance for populations for statewide questions and is too small to accurately reflect the opinion of the state.

Libertarian gubernatorial candidate opposes Scottsdale's Proposition 401

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 20:25:44 -0400

For Immediate Release:

PHOENIX, AZ – Libertarian Party Gubernatorial candidate Barry Hess called upon Scottsdale voters today to oppose Scottsdale's Proposition 401 that will be decided on by voters in that city September 12th.

"Aside from the obvious economic benefits clubs, like Babes, bring to cities like Scottsdale, no one is forced to enter or leave sexually-oriented establishments." Hess said. "Strip clubs and escort services are services established by consenting adults for consenting adults. Ultimately, people who consume and work in adult entertainment know what they are getting into. If employees of adult entertainment do not like the job they are working in or patrons do not like the service they are provided, they are free to leave."

Hess wonders if cities, like Scottsdale, who are enacting heavy-handed laws to regulate adult-oriented establishments are instead clamoring for vacant lots in the places strip clubs occupy.

Hess went on to say that the statistics and claims of 'negative secondary effects' on the part of the supporters of Prop 401 are questionable too.

"Its obvious the City of Scottsdale would use the regulations in Proposition 401 as another method of taxation so the city can legally extract money from the club's owners and its employees." Hess said. "If Scottsdale's politicians were really interested in preventing crime they would commit the city's police resources to stopping real crimes like robberies, rapes and murders."

Hess Not Running as a Republican

Sun, 19 Feb 2006 13:23:12 -0500

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Barry Hess, vice-chair of the Arizona Libertarian Party, has announced that he will formally declare his candidacy for Governor at the Arizona State Capitol on Friday, February 24th at 10:00 AM, but it will not be under the Republican label as had been hoped by many of the Republican party faithful.

Hess said he had intended to declare his intention to run in November of 2005, but out of respect for the many Republicans who have organized support groups and pledged contributions for this effort, he delayed his final announcement as long as he could.