Years ago, the Democrat Party sank into the murky depths of socialist big government. With Obama now as cheerleader, the sinking left now threatens to drown us all in debt.  Through it all, the Republican Party has stumbled right and then left like a drunk.  I’m not sure which way the GOP leadership is leaning at the moment or even if they’re going to stand or fall.  As a conservative in liberal western Washington State, I’ve often felt surrounded and outnumbered. However, with the ground swell of the Tea Party movement, reinforcements have arrived.    

          One person who has answered the call is Marine veteran David Hedrick, candidate for congress in Washington State’s 3rd district.  He rose to public attention when, in 2009, he took Congressman Brian Baird to task at a town hall meeting.  The YouTube video, embedded here, has been viewed over one million times.  However, in addition to his YouTube moment of fame, he has firm conservative credentials.  He is pro-life, favors limited government and a balanced budget.  He support gun rights and opposes the bailout of “too big to fail” companies and amnesty of illegal immigrants.   

          After twice hearing him speak, I can say that he is very witty and articulate. David Hedrick and Kyle Pratt at the Lewis and Clark ForumOne of his favorite quips is, “A politician can bring home the pork, but first he has to steal your pig.” He is a solid constitutional conservative and a favorite of the Tea Party movement. While I have not endorsed him, I like the man and his political positions.  He is young and his prospects are bright.  I look forward to blogging about him and quite possibly endorsing him in the future.