Jim Waring

AFM: Where do you currently live within the district?

JW: I live just north of Bell Road at 44th Street.

AFM: Why are you running for Congress?

JW: I’m running because we need a Republican Congress that understands only a pro-growth economy can provide jobs for Arizona. We need a Congress that can lift us out of this crisis, not introduce more spending bills with large tax increases. Lastly, we need a Congress that will make national security their top priority. My concerns now are, and have always been, cutting spending and working to improve national security. I am ready to address these issues from my first day in office.

AFM: To win, what will be your biggest challenge?

JW: My challenge is to out-work my opponents. I've always run grassroots campaigns, so I will continue to go door-to-door, meet the people, and earn their trust just as I’ve done for years. I will be out-spent in this race, but I won’t be out-worked.

AFM: What is the first issue you will address if you are in Congress in 2011?

JW: The first issue that I will tackle is cutting back the over spending and tax increases from the current Congress.

AFM: How much money have you currently raised?

JW: Approximately $200,000

AFM: Who is your mentor and why?

JW: My dad is my mentor. My parents were public-school teachers and my grandparents were farmers. Through them, I was taught the value of the dollar and the importance of education and hard work. It was my father's influence that led me to earn a Ph.D at ASU with a focus on budgeting. I was taught to be prudent, and you can count on me to carefully consider how your money is spent because that is my upbringing. The things my dad taught me have served me well and will be carried on to the United States Congress.

For more information on Jim Waring visit, www.jimwaring.com.