Ted Nugent backs Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar in bid for reelection

Ted Nugent has endorsed Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., in what is going to change into the ninth Congressional District.

The six-term congressman at the moment represents Arizona’s 4th Congressional District, however on account of redistricting, he is searching for reelection in a brand new district that covers most of Arizona’s western border, together with components of La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, and Yuma counties. 

Nugent, who lives in Michigan, has been among the many most politically outspoken rock musicians to the proper of the political spectrum for many years. 

In 2017, he was invited to the White Home for dinner with former President Donald Trump, alongside Sarah Palin and Child Rock.

“The Nugent household salutes, thanks and endorses Paul Gosar of Arizona’s fourth district to constitutionally signify the perfect households of Arizona, God, household, nation, structure, invoice of rights, 10 Commandments, Golden rule, and regulation & order,” Nugent stated in an announcement.

“Paul Gosar represents actual Arizona!”

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Gosar welcomes Nugent’s help

Gosar has been a powerful ally of former President Donald Trump and echoed the baseless 2020 election conspiracies he promoted. Critics even have accused him of serving to instigate the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

Gosar responded to Nugent’s help by issuing an announcement saying he was “deeply honored” to have the endorsement of the guitarist who sang “Cat Scratch Fever,” “Wang Dang Candy Poontang” and “Yank Me, Crank Me.”

“Nugent’s legendary voice on and off the stage demonstrates nationwide heroism,” Gosar stated. 

“Whereas cancel tradition is rabid, Nugent has been fearless in talking up for Conservative ideas. The stakes are excessive relating to expressing First Modification rights in favor of America First politicians, however Ted Nugent refuses to be paralyzed by the stranglehold that mainstream media and Huge Tech makes an attempt to take care of on those that proudly show their American patriotism.”

For individuals who might not observe Nugent as intently as Gosar, “Stakes are excessive” is a line from the title monitor to Nugent’s second album, “Free-For-All.”

“Stakes are excessive and so am I” is the complete lyric, though Nugent himself has been simply as outspoken about abstaining from each alcohol and medicines.

“Paralyzed” and “Stranglehold” are additionally Nugent data from the ’70s.

Nugent additionally backed Matt Salmon’s bid for governor

“In mild of his legendary standing as a musician,” Gosar stated, “his activist voice demonstrates how one doesn’t should compromise their stance on American liberties to achieve success.”

Final September, Nugent got here out in help of one other Arizona Republican, Matt Salmon, within the race for governor.

“I really like actual Arizona, and, with the entire nation in a tailspin abandoning God, household, nation, Structure, Invoice of Rights, Ten Commandments, the Golden Rule, work ethic, law-and-order, Matt Salmon could be an excellent chief for the good state of Arizona,” Nugent stated in a video endorsement.

Referring to Salmon as “a spirit blood-brother,” Nugent stated, “We the folks of Arizona — my rock-and-roll and looking buddies — ought to help Matt Salmon for governor. Arizona must return to a powerful, fortified Arizona with Matt Salmon. Godspeed.”

Attain the reporter at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-4495. Observe him on Twitter @EdMasley.

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