Greg Anders Advances to ‘On the Radar’
Washington Republican Candidate Takes Big First Step to Achieving ‘Young Gun’ Status
Washington — The National Republican Congressional Committee today announced Greg Anders as an ‘On the Radar’ candidate, the important first step in the ‘Young Guns’ program. Founded during the 2007-2008 election cycle by Reps. Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the ‘Young Guns’ program is a Member-driven effort that is the primary method for recruiting strong candidates for both open-seat and challenger races. Anders is running for Washington’s Second Congressional District.
“We are looking forward to working with Greg Anders, who has already proven himself by meeting rigorous benchmarks in the ‘Young Guns’ program,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). “Greg Anders’ dedication and experience enables him to advocate effectively for pro-growth policies and fight the failed Democrat status quo in Washington. This will stand in stark contrast to the Democrats’ record of spending, borrowing and taxing that Washington families and small businesses know has failed.”
Specifically, the ‘Young Guns’ program encourages candidates who have proven their ability to meet crucial campaign benchmarks to develop their campaigns further in order to achieve victory on Election Day. In achieving ‘On the Radar’ status, Anders has met the first set of these organizational and fundraising benchmarks and has already begun to establish himself as a strong contender.
Anders will now work toward even higher goals that will help him advance in the ‘Young Guns’ program and build an effective, winning campaign.
After serving 23 years in the United States Air Force, Anders is a retired Lieutenant Colonel. His last flying assignment was with the Idaho Air National Guard, where he flew combat sorties in the A-10 “Thunderbolt II” during the second war in Iraq. Anders now lives in Bellingham, Washington and is the Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the Heritage Flight Museum. Anders will use his experience in leadership and discipline to fight the failed big-government status quo in Washington championed by the Democrats in order to restore pro-growth policies that will restore fiscal responsibility and job creation to America.