Jonathan Paton for Congress

"Jonathan Paton has a proven record of fighting for lower taxes and smaller government. I know he will also fight to secure the border and stop job-killing cap-and-trade legislation, as well as repeal Obamacare and replace it with commonsense conservative solutions to reduce Arizonans' health-care costs."
-U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl

"(Jonathan Paton) served his nation in Iraq, defending life in a most concrete way."
-Arizona Right to Life

"Sportsmen have no greater ally than Jonathan Paton. As chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee in the state Senate, Jonathan took the lead time and time again to ensure that legislation to expand the 2nd Amendment was passed into law. Not only was Jonathan committed on 2nd Amendment issues, we could always count on him to be a strong advocate for hunters, anglers and wildlife related matters. The sportsmen could always count on Jonathan -- we can't wait to count on him in Congress."
-Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife

"Jonathan Paton… is a strong candidate who can mount a credible campaign against Rep. Gabrielle Giffords… Paton is a solid candidate who could make the November election a real contest."
-Arizona Republic

"Most politicians only see Iraq on heavily-guarded "fact-finding" missions, Captain Paton saw it in uniform on the frontlines. He also happens to be an Army intelligence officer, which means he understands the enemies we face on the battlefield, and what it takes to defeat them."
-Vets for Freedom

"Jonathan Paton's record of standing up for our Second Amendment rights is outstanding. As the primary sponsor of many pro Second Amendment bills in the Arizona legislature, he consistently backed our constitutional rights and rejected efforts to erode our freedom. If not for Jonathan's hard work, Arizona would not be the Second Amendment friendly state that it is today. He is a principled leader with a proven record who will continue to vigorously protect our rights when he goes to Washington."
-Sandy Froman, national gun rights activist

"We need more people representing us in Congress who will stand up to the radical agenda of Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama. Jonathan Paton is that kind of leader. Gabrielle Giffords voted for Nancy Pelosi and has supported her extremely liberal agenda including voting for the Obamacare bill three different times. Jonathan will fight for limited government, fiscal responsibility and individual liberty. I am proud to endorse Jonathan Paton for Congress and hope you will join me in fighting for his election"
-Congressman John Shadegg, Arizona

"A lot of politicians talk tough on illegal immigration, but few have as stellar a record of tough leadership on illegal immigration that Jonathan Paton has. Jonathan's record of fighting against amnesty and passing laws to put those who break our laws behind bars is solid and dependable. Let's send a hawk like Jonathan to Congress and finally get our border sealed and secured."
-Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu

"Only one candidate has the background, experience, and drive to occupy this congressional seat. That candidate is Jonathan Paton. Jonathan will protect our borders, cut wasteful spending, and oppose President Obama's reckless spending like the health care bill. I ask you to please join me in supporting Jonathan."
-Pima County Supervisor Ray Carroll

"I had the honor of serving with Jonathan Paton in the Arizona House of Representatives. No one served with higher distinction than Jonathan - his integrity and commitment to the people of Arizona are second-to-none. Our country needs leaders like Jonathan who will tirelessly oppose the left-wing agenda of Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi. Jonathan will lead the way in promoting greater energy independence for the United States and will fight crippling carbon taxes, cap-and-trade schemes, and other destructive ideas promoted by liberals in Congress. Jonathan is a man of honor who will make Arizona proud. I can think of no other Arizonan who is better suited to serve our state than Jonathan Paton."
-Bob Stump, Arizona Corporation Commission

"Jonathan is a fighter, who stood up to Janet Napolitano and state bureaucrats in the Legislature time and time again. His work to reform Child Protective Service was born out of passion to protect children and families in his hometown. And his efforts to cut taxes and spending have helped put money back in the pockets of Arizonans. Let's send Jonathan to Congress and get this country back on track."
-Kirk Adams, Arizona Speaker of the House

"Jonathan Paton is a man of principle -- a man of his word," Rathner said. "Jonathan has always been there to defend our Second Amendment rights. As Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Jonathan was instrumental in helping us pass such critical legislation as Constitutional Carry, Defensive Display, and Arizona's Parking Lot Bill. Without Jonathan's proven dedication to the Second Amendment, Arizona would not be as friendly to law abiding gun owners as it is."
-Todd Rathner, leading gun rights advocate and local Tucsonan

"Jonathan Paton's record of cracking down on illegal immigration and fighting the open borders crowd is rock solid. He's voted for every single anti-illegal immigration measure we've seen in go through the state Legislature. He sponsored the nation's first law to crack down on human smuggling, which has allowed me put more than 1,500 human smugglers behind bars. Jonathan opposes a path to citizenship and sanctuary-city policies. I'm proud to support him, and I know that he'll work to secure our borders in Congress."
-Andrew Thomas, Maricopa County Attorney

"Jonathan's work in fighting for transparency and openness in government is sorely needed in Congress.  In a time where too many in Washington feel entitled to their jobs, you can count on Jonathan to be a strong voice for government reform."
-Congressman Jeff Flake, Arizona

"Jonathan Paton ... is a true Champion of Freedom. From his time in the state legislature, Jonathan developed a reputation for actively fighting for tax cuts and on behalf of freedom and limited government. The people of Arizona's 8th district can count on him to take this fight to Washington, D.C."
-Dick Armey, former House Majority Leader

"You have four choices in this Republican primary, but only one of them stands out among the rest as the candidate ready to defeat Gabby Giffords and serve this district the way it wants and deserves: Jonathan Paton. Heck! He's the only candidate challenging Gabby on the issues everyday, and the only one who can -- and will -- put this district back in our column.
-Shaun McClusky, former city council candidate and local small businessman

"An honest representative. A trustworthy person. A person with real experience in life. A person who lives and works and volunteers in his community – his community in Arizona. A person who cares about people. A person who has paid taxes. A person who has balanced a budget. A person who has created jobs – real jobs. A person who will put his God and his country above himself. A person who will not sell out to the lobbyists. Jonathan Paton is that person."-Change in Congress 2010

“Paton was the guy who led the charge to yank the shroud of secrecy off Child Protective Services two years ago… Were it not for Paton's work, I really do believe that more of this state's most vulnerable children would be dying.”
-Laurie Roberts, Arizona Republic

"... More than any other Republican who has run against (Giffords) before, Paton will fight the fight."
-Inside Tucson Business

"Republicans believe Jonathan Paton is the candidate they have been waiting four years for."
-Washington Post

“When politicians usually travel to Iraq, they go on ‘Fact-Finding missions’ and are photographed shaking hands with U.S. troops. Arizona Rep. Jonathan Paton is going to fight.”
-Time Magazine

"...GOP state Sen. Jonathan Paton, an Iraq veteran who may be a more charismatic foe in a much tougher political environment... starts out as a solid favorite for the nomination."
-Cook Political Report