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Business and Consumer Issues

Campaign Finance Issues

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley Stumped for Gill

In 2011, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley stumped for California House candidate Ricky Gill.As Americas youngest governor, I know what a difference a new generation of hope and leadership canmake. And I know that the future of the San Joaquin Valley will be much brighter with the energy andoptimism of Ricky Gill, Haley said in a statement. [Blog, Politico,11/9/11]

Headline: Haley bashes labor unions in Chamber of Commerce appearance

In 2011, Gov. Nikki Haley said she wanted to get rid of the influence of unions. She accepted anaward from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Republican governor also slammed the National

Labor Relations Board, which has sued Boeing over its decision to locate a factory in NorthCharleston rather than expand an existing assembly line in Washington state. She touted aproposal to require unions to disclose three years worth of financial data before setting up shop inthe Palmetto State.

Unions only survive in secrecy, Haley said. The more people know about them, the more weexpose them, the more we can get rid of the influence that they have on the system. Haleyboasted that South Carolina has among the nations smallest unionized workforces, which she saidaccounts for the states low cost of doing business. [Gannett News Service, 10/26/11]

Headquarters was on Second Floor of Building of a Lodi RV park his Family Owned

In 2011, Gill's campaign headquarters was on the second floor of the administration building of a LodiRV park his family owns. [San Francisco Chronicle,10/17/11]

Raised Much of Money from Sikh Community

In 2011, Gill raised much of his money from the Sikh community, where his parents were politicallyactive. [Washington Post,9/27/11]

Raised $446,000 in Second Quarter of 2011

During the second fundraising quarter of 2011, Gill raised $446,000. The current crop of prolific Indian-American cash-raisers include congressional hopefuls like Ami Bera, a California physician; RajaKrishnamoorthi, a former Illinois deputy state treasurer, and 24-year-old Ricky Gill, a University ofCalifornia at Berkeley law student whos running for a San Joaquin County-area House seat and whohauled in $446,000 during the second quarter. [Politico.com, 8/11/11]

Crime & Public Safety Issues

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Economic and Financial Issues

Education Issues

Energy Issues

Environmental Issues

Gill Accused McNerney of Taking Too Long to Announce Opposition to Perpheral Canal;

McNerney was Concerned About Delta Region

In 2011, Gill accused McNerney of taking five years to announce on the House floor his opposition to thePeripheral Canal. McNerney spokeswoman Lauren Smith responded to the accusation by sayingMcNerney and four other Northern California members of Congress met with Jerry Meral, deputy

secretary for the California Natural Resource Agency, about their concern over the proposed Bay DeltaConservation Plan, which they say would harm the Delta region. [News-Sentinel,10/20/11]

Ethics Issues

McDonald Attacked Gill for Resume Inflation in Mailer

In 2012, McDonald put in campaign literature that Gill had a problem with resume inflation.Ricky seems like a nice 24 year old young man whose parents dont seem to understand that Congress isnot an entry level position. If Ricky were running for city council, he would still face questions about hislack of experience. He has done well in his studies in high school and earned a political science degree.

Few would take his candidacy seriously, except his wealthy family managed to raise nearly $1M fromfriends and family supporting his run for Congress.

The mailer went on to state, Ricky has a problem with resume inflation that Jerry McNerney (D) is sureto exploit. Ricky was recently called out for resume inflation by the Stockton Record for his farmingexperience claims and for his parents clinic advertisement that states Experience Matters. Anotherexample; Ricky has never held a real job, much less created a job. Yet, Ricky is running for aCongressional seat in a district with one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation. Voters in CA-9should elect a candidate with job creation experience. To answer his obvious deficiency, Ricky nowclaims that his real job is Director of parents RV Park in Lodi, CA since age 19. However, Ricky wentto school in New Jersey during those years. Most voters believe a real job means actually showing up to

work and working 40+ hours per week. [McDonald for Congress, Mailer, Accessed 1/23/12]

McDonald Attacked Gill Saying His Family Money Came from Abortions

In 2012, McDonald put in campaign literature that Gill had not spoken about his pro-life stance and hishis family money comes from his parents clinic which performed abortion. The mailer read, Anotherissue with Ricky is perhaps his lack of authenticity. For example, his OB-GYN parents claims to havealways been pro-life. CA-9 has a pro-life majority. However, pro-life voters are discovering that the

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coverage for younger family members and prevents caps on medical payouts. [Gill for Congress,accessed10/4/11]

Immigration and Border Issues

Israel

Labor and Working Family Issues

Other Social Issues

Parents Were Immigrants, obstetricians, Vineyard and RV Park Owners

In September 2011, the Washington Post reported that Gill parents, immigrants from India and Uganda,were both obstetricians who ran a vineyard and an RV park. [Washington Post, 9/27/11]

Senior Issues

Declined to Endorse Ryan Budget

In 2011, Gill declined to endorse the House GOPs 2012 budget proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.),which would turn Medicare into a voucher program by 2021. [Washington Post, 9/27/11]

Social Issues

Personal Issues

Argued Youth Didnt Equal Inexperience

In 2012, Gill said his youth didnt equal inexperience he highlighted his tenure on the California Boardof Education representing the states public school students, as well as his experience in his parentsbusiness. Gill attacked McNerney saying, I think hes fundamentally neglected this community. [TracyPress,1/10/12]

Claimed he was the Director of his Parents Business for more than Five Years

In 2012, Gill claimed he was the director of his parents business for more than five years. John McDonaldsaid of Gill, He is a young kidFrom what I can tell, hes a nice kid, but hes never held a job. Congressis not an entry-level job.

Gills spokesman Colin Hunter said that Gill had been a director in his parents business for more thanfive years. That includes farming and ownership of the Flag City RV Resort near Interstate 5. Thats a

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small business that employs 60 people in the San Joaquin Valley, Hunter said. Ricky has, in fact, held ajob, and its a job that has created a lot of benefits in this community. [Lodi News-Sentinel, 1/20/12]

Donated $5,000 to the Wounded Warriors Program

In 2012, it was reported that Gill donated $5,000 to the Wounded Warriors Program, a non-profitorganization that has given away 117 homes to injured soldiers, formed by the secretary of defense in2004. I think the things we really need to do for our soldiers is make sure they have a home and that theyare economically stable, Gill said. [Recordnet.com,1/19/12]

Claimed to Have Been a Director of His Parents Business for More than Five Years

In 2012, after Gill was criticized for never holding a job, his spokesman claimed he had been a director inhis parents business for more than five years. In a phone interview on Thursday, Gill spokesman ColinHunter said that Gill has been a director in his parents business for more than five years. That includesfarming and ownership of the Flag City RV Resort near Interstate 5. [Lodi News, 1/20/12]

Advocated for Using Bully Pulpit of Congressional Office to Highlight Family Values

In 2012, it was reported that in an address to the Lodi Republican Women, McDonald advocated using thebully pulpit of a congressman to raise issues of family values. The Republican candidate suggested atax credit to encourage families to stay together.

Boys especially need a father as well as a mother to guide them, McDonald said. If there is no father inthe house, mothers should seek help for their children in making sure there is a male teacher, coach, Scoutleader or member of the clergy to guide the children in their lives. [Lodi News,1/20/12]

Wanted to be a Surgeon When Growing Up

When Gill was growing up, he wanted to be a surgeon according to the San Francisco Chronicle.[San Francisco Chronicle, 10/17/11]

Was Student Representative on the State Board of Education for a Year

When Gill was 17, he applied and was accepted to be the student representative on the State Board ofEducation for a year. He met the late Gap CEO Donald Fisher to former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.[San Francisco Chronicle, 10/17/11]

Didnt Have Much of a Work History to Lean On

In 2011, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that Gill didnt have much of a work history to lean on.[San Francisco Chronicle, 10/17/11]

Gill Criticized McNerney for Not Living in District

In 2011, Gill criticized McNerney for not living in the district. Im in this race because I want to be anadvocate for a community that has been neglected, Gill said. If you were to visualize the 9th

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congressional district on a map, theres not a single state or federal legislator who lives within the confinesof this new district. [Washington Post, 9/27/11]

Picked as Sole Student Representative on the state California Board of Education

In 2011, it was reported that when Gill was 17 he was picked as the sole student representative on thestate California Board of Education by then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R).

He was right there having real tough conversations with folks who have been in the policy business fordecades, defending the states standards to folks who had lower expectations of our young people, saidJohnathan Williams, another board member. [Washington Post,9/27/11]

Did Not Turn 25 Until After Primary 24 Too Young to Serve in Congress

In 2011, Gill was running to be the Republican nominee in Californias 9th district, despite the fact that hewas not old enough to serve. He turned 25 a month before the primary, just in time to run. [Washington Post,9/27/11]

Parents Were Immigrant, Obstetricians, Ran Vineyard and RV Park

In 2011, it was reported that Gills parents were immigrants from India and Uganda, are both obstetricians who run a vineyardand an RV park. [Washington Post, 9/27/11]

Finishing Law School, Graduated from Princeton

In 2011, it was reported that Gill was finishing law school at Berkeley, after graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Princeton.[Washington Post, 9/27/11]

Political Issues

Touted Endorsement of Jeb Bush

In 2012, Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush endorsed Gill. Gill touted the endorsement and Bush said gill hasthe ideas and experience needed to shrink the federal government and restore freedom andopportunity. [The Record, 1/13/12]

Said McNerneys Opposition to Trade Agreements Hurt Farmers

In 2011, Gill criticized McNerney for opposing the passage of trade agreements with South Korea,Panama and Colombia because he said they would help the districts farmers. San Joaquin County

comprises 737,503 acres of agriculture, including nearly as many acres of grapes as Sonoma and Napacounties combined.

We have a concern when youre a member of Congress and youre voting against the interest ofgrowers, said Bruce Blodgett, executive director of the San Joaquin County Farm Bureau. Still, despitenot endorsing McNerney in any of his congressional runs, Blodgett said the bureau has enjoyed a goodworking relationship with the Democrat. [San Francisco Chronicle, 10/17/11]

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Had Daily Email Exchanges with Rep. Sessions

In 2011, Gill was considered a rising star in the Republican party and had daily email exchanges withRep. Sessions. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, chair of the Republican National Congressional Committee,e-mails Gill daily to keep tabs on the race.

Hes bright, hes energetic, he cares about people - he has all the attributes that Id like to wrap up in abottle and pass them around the country, Sessions said. [San Francisco Chronicle,10/17/11]

Other Conservative in Race Worried About Lack of Experience and Young Age

In 2011, Mountain House resident John McDonald, a semiconductor executive decided to run against Gillbecause he was worried about his lack of experience. As conservatives, how can we criticize Obama fornot having any experience when we nominate somebody whos 24? McDonald said. [San FranciscoChronicle, 10/17/11]

Rep. Sessions Defended Gill Against Criticisms He Didnt Have Enough Experience

In 2011, Rep. Sessions defended Gill against criticism that he didnt have enough experience.First of all, hes not running for president, Sessions said. Hes running to represent people. He isrunning to say that he has an understanding of their needs. He has a very academic background tounderstand the needs of an agricultural district with high levels of unemployment. [San Francisco Chronicle,10/17/11]

Said He Wouldnt Endorse a Presidential Nominee

In 2011, Gill said he would not endorse a presidential nominee. Most of the candidates said theyreplanning their campaigns independently of the eventual nominee. (Campaigns can really rise and fall in a

matter of minutes. Im not going to irrevocably tie myself to any one candidate, said Ricky Gill, a GOPcandidate in California). [MSNBC, accessed12/20/11]

Claimed McNerney Tried to Rig Redistricting to get More Favorable District

In 2011, Gill claimed that McNerney tried to rig redistricting to get a more favorable district for himself.McNerneys attempts to buy a favorable district are exactly the kind of broken politics that people aresick of, said Colin Hunter, a spokesman for the campaign of 24-year-old Ricky Gill. [Record, 1/1/12]

Claimed McNerney was Beholden to Special-Interests

In 2011, Gill also told the Lodi Area Republicans that McNerney is beholden to special-interest groups bytaking donations from sources outside the 9th District. Meanwhile, Gill maintains that his contributionsare limited to individuals. [News-Sentinel,10/20/11]

McNerney Had Edge Against Gill

In 2011, the Contra Costa Times pointed out McNerney had the edge in the election. Democrats have a 9-point registration advantage in the new district, largely because of the addition of Stockton. And he

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already represents the bulk of San Joaquin County in the old 11th District. However, the paper pointed outGills fundraising advantage. [Contra Costa Times, 11/24/11]

John McDonald Entered GOP Primary Against Gill-Attacked Him for Being Too Young

In 2011, Gill faced John McDonald, a 43-year-old guy from Mountain House in the GOP primary.McDonald was a conservative semiconductor executive who thought the high-speed rail plan was aboondoggle and that federal government isnt stimulating the economy in the right way. It said onMcDonalds website, It makes no sense that candidates with no experience are given instant credibilitybecause of money from family and family connections. McDonald told us Friday, As conservatives,how can we criticize Obama for not having any experience when we nominate somebody whos 24? [SanFrancisco Chronicle,10/14/11]

John McDonald Entered GOP Primary Against Gill-Advocated for 0 Percent Capital Gains

In 2011, John McDonald announced he would run against Gill in the GOP primary. He planned to moveto the newly created 9th District. McDonald said he supported a 0 percent capital gains tax for newcompanies that start between now and 2013. Eliminating the capital gains tax rate, he said, would createthousands of new companies and hundreds of thousands of new jobs throughout the nation. He said hewould avoid negative campaigning and opposed the Democratic health care plan. [News-Sentinel,10/13/11]

McDonald Touted Business Credentials

In 2011, John McDonald of Mountain House said he was running for Congress because as anentrepreneur he didnt see anyone talking about serious solutions for the countrys troubled economy. Asa business guy, I see a lack of understanding of how the economy works, McDonald said, He boastedabout three successful endeavors in a row including Cypress Microsystems and SiTime, which designstiming products to replace quartz-based timers. [Tracy Press,10/18/11]

Endorsed by Local Republican Officials

In 2011, Gill announced that he had been endorsed by Assemblyman Bill Berryhill, San Joaquin CountySupervisor Leroy Ornellas, Greg Aghazarian and Jack Sieglock, former county supervisor. [Record Net,9/17/11]

Son of Two Physicians

In 2011, Gill announced he would take on Rep. Jerry McNerney because he wasnt looking out for theneeds of the community. Gill was an Indian American Republican candidate. He issued a statement that

read McNerneys support for Washingtons failed policies and his complete neglect of the San JoaquinValley have resulted in devastating unemployment. He might be the only person who thinks he can movehere for a job. Gill turned a Indian American Republican candidate. He was the son of two physicians,grape growers and farmers in San Joaquin County. He said in a press release that he knows firsthand theneeds and cares of local farmers and families and cares about their jobs. McNerney, by contrast, caresonly about his own. [India West,8/23/11]

Accused McNerney of Failing to Fight for Interests of County

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In 2011, the Record Net reported that Gill, a 24-year-old law student purchased full-page ads in localmedia criticizing Rep. McNerney. Gill graduated from Tokay High School, graduated from PrincetonUniversity and is working on a law degree from the University of California, Berkeleys Boalt HallSchool of Law. He accused McNerney of Jerry-mandering the district and failing to fight for the

interests of the county. [Record Net, 8/26/11]

Accused McNerney of Failing to Speak Out Against Peripheral Canal

In 2011, the Record Net reported that Gill criticized McNerney in a full-page ad of waiting anastonishing five years to take a stand on the House floor against the Peripheral Canal. Despite the factthat McNerney did speak out against such a canal on the House floor in 2011, he was on the recordopposing the canal since at least 2007. [Record Net, 8/26/11]

Added to Targeted List of Candidates by the National Republican Congressional Committee

In 2011, Gill was added to the on the radar the second tier of the Young Guns recruitment programfrom The National Republican Congressional Committee. He was challenging Rep. Jerry McNerney. [TheHill, 8/18/11]

Several Republicans Considered Getting Into Race

In 2011, Republicans Tony Amador and Brad Goehring considered running against McNerney. Ricky Gillalready declared his candidacy. [Lodi News-Sentinel, 8/16/11]

Tax Issues

Tea Party

Trade Issues

Gill Accused McNerney of Voting Against Free Trade; McNerney Said He Didnt Want Jobs to be

Outsourced

In 2011, Gill accused McNerney of voting against a bill that would encourage free trade, which wouldbenefit local farmers. McNerney spokeswoman Lauren Smith responded to the accusation by saying hevoted against free-trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia despite support byPresident Barack Obama and both parties of Congress because they didnt eliminate outsourcing jobs toforeign countries. [News-Sentinel, 10/20/11]

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