Two years ago, Rep. Chris Cannon (R-Utah) was challenged in the
Republican primary by John Jacob, who harshly criticized Cannon's
pro-amnesty stance on immigration. Cannon won 56-44%, but this
year faces another challenger, Jason Chaffetz, who nearly
ousted Cannon at last month's state GOP convention, and forced
the incumbent into a June 24 primary. A
poll two weeks ago showed the contest is a dead heat.
Bay Buchanan's Team America PAC
has called Cannon "one of our top targets," and Thursday she sent
out a fund-raising e-mail over her signature:
The race in Utah is heating up and our man, Jason
Chaffetz, is closing in on one of La Raza's favorite congressman,
Chris Cannon. You remember the Cannon-he's famous for saying that
in Utah, "We don't often times make the distinction between legal
and illegal [immigrants]"
Two weeks ago, when in Utah for my son's wedding, I made a point of
having lunch with Jason and his wife. I wanted to be certain he
was the kind of candidate who deserved the endorsement of Team
America and your support as well.
I am excited to tell you he is all that and more. . . . Jason is
exactly what we need in Washington. . . .
But he needs our help if he is to beat Cannon. The establishment,
ethnic lobbyists, and corporate buddies are once again pouring
money into Cannon's coffers. They know he is a solid vote for their
amnesty and guest worker bills. They will do all they can to keep
Cannon in Congress -- and Jason out.
Cannon reportedly has burned through more than $400,000 so far in
the campaign -- outspending Chaffetz about 7-to-1 -- but had only
$43,000 cash on hand as of April 20.
topics:
Immigration
