I am running for re-election for the San Diego County Republican Central Committee in the 71st Assembly District and I need your vote.
I have been a small business owner in La Mesa since 1988. My wife Debbie and I have been married for twenty eight years and have two sons. We home schooled our sons K-12 (actually, I should tell you Debbie did 99% of it and deserves all the credit). I am very proud of what she accomplished with our sons. Both boys were nationally ranked debaters in STOA, a national homeschool speech and debate league.
My faith is the foundation for everything I do. My ministry experience includes being the Men's Ministry leader at two east county churches, one of which involved oversight of sixteen small group leaders and their coaches along with weekly teaching responsibilities. I have also been a short term missionary sharing the gospel door-to-door to Hindus in India, Muslims in Ethiopia and in the Andes of South America. I am also a former Rock Church Citizen of the Year.
Eight years ago, in the course of teaching our sons about government, I realized that most every problem facing our nation (occupy protests, national debt, high unemployment, mortgage default crisis) had their origin in a departure from our founding principles. Ideas have consequences. Its that simple.
The problem? We are electing "Conservatives" who don't understand the U.S. Constitution. They are conservative in name only. Their oath to "preserve, protect and defend" the Constitution is not being kept. If we wish to be prosperous and free we need only return to the ideas that made us the most prosperous and free nation in 5000 years of human history and we need leaders who have the character to submit to their oath.
I believe we should be judging politicians from both parties by their voting records, not their rhetoric. I believe patriotism is loyalty and fidelity to the ideals upon which our nation was founded and not the latest policies coming out of Washington. I am a Christian 1st. An American 2nd and a Republican 3rd. I don't believe I should be referring to myself as a Conservative unless I am conserving the ideals set forth by our founders. As your representative on the Central Committee I will be endorsing and recruiting candidates who understand and are committed to rule of law, sound money, free markets, constitutionally limited government, self-government and private property. It is these principles that Conservatives must conserve and uphold.
It is because I am passionate about these principles that I co-founded im2moro, a 
youth organization reaching Americans with real hope for our nation's future. Youth today are tired of divisive politics. They want principles not politics. We trained and equipped young Americans to unite around the 7 First Principles of Liberty. Through articulate and creative young voices im2moro was at the forefront of a national youth movement bringing real change to America. im2moro students were frequent guest speakers at San Diego County tea parties, Federation of Republican Women and Women's VIP events, Oceanside Tax Day Tea Party, San Diego County Eagle Forum Convention and multiple events on the USS Midway for Flag Day.
It is because of my passion and commitment to these principles that I became a founding member of the San Diego Republican Liberty Caucus and am their current Chairman. I believe it takes more than sincerity and a successful business background to be part of the solution. One must have a deep appreciation for our founding ideals and be willing to stand alone for them. I am that man and have been doing that for the past three and a half years. Our elected officials cannot "preserve, protect and defend" ideals with which they are not fully committed.
If you wish our great ideas to be upheld by the San Diego County Republican Party I would appreciate your vote on June 7th. Thank you.
Endorsements
"At a time when character is in serious deficit across the country, Eric Andersen shines as a man who understands the critical
importance of living it and teaching it to the highest standards."
"I have never endorsed anyone for elected office
but I have also not met a man as good, kind and faithful
as Eric. That is why I endorse Eric Andersen for Central Committee.
He has my complete trust." - Mike Slater, KFMB Radio
"Eric Andersen has my endorsement and support."
Senator Joel Anderson, 38th District
Senator Joel Anderson, 38th District
"I endorse Eric Andersen for Central Committee.
Eric is a consistent voice for personal liberty and proper government.
I trust him to represent us well." - Brian Jones, Assemblyman 71st District.
"When it comes down to the ethics of civil government,
fusing law with theology, free markets with liberty,
this is the guy I want in my kitchen cabinet."
-Bill Wells, Mayor of El Cajon
"I endorse Eric Andersen for Central Committee.
He is principled, patriotic and passionate."
He is principled, patriotic and passionate."
- Steve Vaus, Mayor of Poway
Republican Central Committee because he is philosophically pure
across the board ... rights, liberty, prosperity and freedom."
Michael Schwartz, 2nd Amendment Advocate
"Eric is a consistent and uncompromising voice in our party
for the great ideas that bring freedom and prosperity.
He has my wholehearted support."
- Chris Cate, San Diego City Councilman
"I often call Eric 'my teacher'. I just don't know anyone
as inspiring who sets the bar so high while holding onto their
ideas so fearlessly. A true supporter of liberty."
- Leo Hamel, San Diego's largest independent jeweler
Former State Assemblyman , Steve Baldwin
