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Castillo statement on President Obama’s Budget
Written On: Friday, February 05, 2010   
President Obama’s budget proposal shows an unwillingness to listen to the American people – who clearly want to put a stop to deficit spending and mortgaging the future of their children and grandchildren.
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RELEASE: Castillo Reports Over $104K Raised
Written On: Monday, February 01, 2010   
David Castillo announced today his final fundraising totals for the fourth quarter, which gives him a YTD total of $104,172 in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District race. The fourth quarter report shows Castillo as the only Republican candidate to have raised a total of over $100,000 in the race. His $73,457 cash on hand (COH) is also the most among Republicans.
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Meet David Castillo...
One point that does bear mentioning, however, is that in addition to displaying a deeper understanding of health care policy, in particular, than many Republicans - and a more overt commitment to advancing conservative health care policy rather than just blocking or undoing liberal reform - Castillo also has some different political heroes from what one typically hears out of Republican congressional candidates.
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Castillo, state Republicans celebrate Massachusetts vote
Written On: Thursday, January 20, 2010   
Republicans were jubilant today over on the election of Republican Scott Brown to fill the U.S. Senate seat that once belonged to the late Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass. And David Castillo, an Olympia Republican running for this state's 3rd Congressional District seat, was first out of the blocks to comment...
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RELEASE: Political Expediency Is Not Good Public Policy
Written On: Tuesday, January 12, 2010   
In an article from The Columbian today, (State Representative) Wallace admits she “wasn’t necessarily thinking about the wholesale impact of the bill” and that she hadn’t done her “homework” before proposing this legislation.
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Castillo Statement on Senator Harry Reid's "no Negro dialect" Remarks
Written On: Monday, January 11, 2010   
The recent disclosure of Senator Harry Reid's racially insensitive comments regarding then presidential candidate Barack Obama have again shown a glaring double-standard...Democratic leadership has all to often used the term racist in an attempt to silence political opponents and now we see that these type of conversations are had behind closed doors. It is time we get beyond party affiliation and simply look at what people actually say.
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RELEASE: Unemployment Numbers Worse Than Expected
...Castillo has promoted what he refers to as "Common Sense Solutions" to spur economic growth and job creation. They are: Oppose “Cap and Trade” legislation that will decimate businesses; Limit growth in government spending to the rate of inflation; Lower the payroll tax; Lower the corporate income tax; Reduce or eliminate capital gains taxes. Castillo would eventually like to see the current tax code replaced with a Fair Tax.
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Castillo Endorsed by Former U.S. Attorney Mike McKay
Regarding Castillo, McKay states, "The United States Congress needs serious, qualified leaders who will make sound decisions for the American people. David Castillo is this type of leader. His experience and integrity will be a great asset to the residents of the 3rd Congressional District and all of Washington State."
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The Olympian's Political Blog - Jan. 6, 2010
Written On: Wednesday, January 06, 2010   
Castillo, who estimates unemployment is running at 15 percent in the 3rd district, said jobs is the No. 1 issue for the district, and he thinks most voters do not want Nancy Pelosi as speaker and will turn to someone like him. He said his own background as Navy veteran and Bush-era appointee to the Department of Homeland Security make him more equipped to deal with national security issues that are arising since last month's terrorist incident...
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House Minority Leader (Richard DeBolt) Continues Support for Candidate Castillo
Written On: Monday, January 04, 2010   
“David still has my unwavering support and I believe he would be a strong partner as we work together to provide a voice for the families of Southwest Washington,” DeBolt also said in the statement.
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The Olympian: Governor, others react to Senate health vote
Written On: Thursday, December 24, 2009   
Statements on Senate Health Care bill by Governor Gregoire, Senators Cantwell and Murray, Congressman Dave Reichert and congressional candidate David Castillo.

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Statement on Senate Health Care Vote
Written On: Thursday, December 24, 2009   
Our elected officials in Washington D.C. should be focusing on reining in the out-of-control cost of health care, increasing access to those not covered, and ensuring that those of us happy with our coverage can keep it. This is what they promised us and they have yet to deliver.
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Americans for Prosperity Applauds U.S. House Candidate David Castillo
Written On: Tuesday, December 22, 2009   
WASHINGTON, DC The free-market grassroots group Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded U.S. House candidate David Castillo, running in Washington’s Third District, for signing the group’s “No Climate Tax Pledge.” By doing so, Castillo joins more than 300 candidates and lawmakers on the federal, state and local levels pledging to “oppose legislation relating to climate change that includes a net increase in government revenue.”

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The Chronicle: (Castillo) Unfazed by Crowded 3rd District Field
Written On: Saturday, December 19, 2009   
David Castillo, who in June became the first declared challenger in what is now a very crowded race for Southwest Washington’s seat in Congress, visited Centralia Friday in his efforts to reach out to constituents and potential financial contributors.
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Castillo Ready to Step In and Lead
Written On: Wednesday, December 09, 2009   
(On Congressman Baird's decision not to seek re-election) "Today's announcement does not change my focus on the issues that matter most to the people of the 3rd District: job creation, lower taxes, fiscal responsibility and national security."
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Randy Tate Endorses Castillo for Congress
Written On: Monday, November 16, 2009   
“David Castillo understands the value of faith and freedom and in this time of economic recession he knows that small business owners are the heart of American enterprise. We need more men and women of his character and experience to serve in the halls of Congress,” noted Tate.
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