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Steve Moak

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AFM: Has the past months changed your view of running for election? If so how?

SM: If anything, the past months have only solidified my belief that my business skill set and expertise at creating jobs is desperately needed in Washington. Along with the citizens of Arizona, I have completely lost faith in professional politicians and career candidates. We are not going to change Washington until we change the type of people we send there; that starts this November.

AFM: After meeting and interacting with local residents, what have you discovered is their No. 1 concern?

SM: All Americans, not just the residents of Arizona, are concerned with three main issues: job creation, stopping the out of control federal spending, and securing our borders.

AFM: How do you think you can achieve local residents’ desired change?

SM: As a successful businessman, I know how to organize and mobilize people around a shared objective and how to hold people accountable for results. When the Republicans take back the House, there will be 50 to 60 newly elected, freshman members of Congress (many of them businesspeople like myself). I believe we can come together and exert a disproportionate influence on the issues we all care about: jobs, immigration, and fiscal responsibility.

AFM: What has been your biggest challenge to date?

SM: We challenged ourselves to meet and talk with as many voters as we could right up until Election Day. Our campaign has been very successful, meeting several thousand great folks around the district. We have more people to meet and I will not rest until the polls close on Aug. 24.

AFM: Who has been you biggest supporter throughout your campaign?

SM: Without question, my wife Debbie is my biggest supporter—and toughest critic—as she has been throughout our 33 years of marriage and working together.

AFM: If you could change anything about your campaigning, what would it have been?

SM: I could not be happier with the success our campaign has achieved so far, and I would not change a thing.

AFM: What will you be doing on Election Day?

SM: After casting my ballot in the Republican Primary, I will spend the day meeting voters, listening to their concerns, and asking for their support.

AFM: Where do you plan on celebrating should you win the election?

SM: I have not thought about it, but we will let you know. I am sure our staff, volunteers, supporters, family, and friends will be gathering to celebrate somewhere.

For more information on Steve Moak visit, www.moakforcongress.com.