Clint Didier

Clint Didier (born April 4, 1959, full name Clint Bradley Didier) is is a politician, farmer in eastern Washington, and a former professional football player for the NFL. Clint Didier is running for the US Senate against Patty Murray in the state of Washington in the 2010 Midterm Elections. Didier played for Joe Gibbs as tight end for the Washington Redskins from 1982 to 1987, and he played for the Green Bay Packers from 1988 to 1989.

In college, Clint Didier played football at Pasco's Columbia Basin College before going on to Portland State University's football program. His Portland State attendance resulted in a degree in Political Science, Administration of Justice/Corrections. Afterwords, Didier then was drafted into the Washington Redskins, enjoying three Super Bowls in his seven year career with that team, before ending his football career by spending two years at Green Bay. Being raised on a farm near Eltopia, after retiring he literally returned to his roots by buying a farm in the same region north of Pasco.

Political Issues

Agriculture

The American farmer is the most efficient in the world – supplying the American public with the finest quality produce, grains, fruits, and dairy products in the world. Clint Didier goes by the understanding that, with continued government micro-management, over-regulation, and restrictive practices, America's abundant food supply is in jeopardy. As a farmer in the state of Washington, on the EIB Network with Rush Limbaugh, Clint Didier said this of the current state of regulations on farmers:

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We are being hit with burdensome regulations with pesticide-herbicide applications on our farm and other things. They (NAFTA and GATT) are trying to take our water away, they're trying to take our production of electricity, they're trying to breach the Snake River dams. [...] What they're trying to do is they're trying to make us more dependent on foreign food. We are importing 51% of our food today from foreign countries. From Mexico we're getting all kinds of vegetables. We're bringing in things from offshore and from Europe. Go into your grocery stores and look for country-of-origin labeling. You'll see where it's coming from. That was put into place when I served under Bush on the FSA, Farm Service Agency. I sat on the Washington state committee. In fact, our apple juice today -- I believe it's 90% of our apple juice today -- comes in from China, Brazil, and Argentina, where they're using DDT in an unhusband-like manner. They pile it at the top of the ridge and let the wind blow it through the orchard! I have three people that have told me this is happening. Now, Rush, I am stepping up to serve this great nation. I had the opportunity to play in the NFL for nine years. I played seven years with the Redskins. I played for Joe Gibbs, who is probably the greatest coach that I can think of in the NFL, 'cause every time I went into his office to speak to him, he had his game plan laid out on his desk, and that was the Bible. Now, our game plan is the Constitution. All we gotta get back to is following and honoring the Constitution of the United States of America and we can resolve all of our problems.

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The United States of America is now importing nearly 50 percent of its food supply. International trade agreements such as NAFTA and GATT that were intended to bring about free trade have become managed trade instead, leaving American farmers less profitable and the American consumer in jeopardy. Since most importing nations do not have the same food safety requirements as do American Farmers, the quality of imported foods is questionable. Although, the public is continually told of huge farm subsidies through USDA programs, they are not told 72% of these subsidies are earmarked for child nutrition and food stamp programs. Yet because of these federal subsidy and trade programs, America’s farmers are hostages for political purposes.

Clint Didier believes it is time to begin backing the federal government out of farm subsidy programs and let farmers become self-sufficient by building their own internal insurance and cooperative relief programs. Doing so, Clint Didier says this will guarantee the American public an abundant food supply of the finest quality at the lowest price in a truly free-trade environment.

Government Growth

According to history, the greatest threat to freedom and individual liberty is growth of government. Many federal government agencies and programs are simply solutions in search of a problem – government jobs with no real need or goal. For example, Social Security was supposed to be temporary. In l960, there were about l00 government agencies. Today, there are well over l,500. Clint Didier wants to work towards giving back the power to the states and local governments – along with the money. Didier has stated, "If not authorized by the Constitution, it will be a NAY vote from me."

During 2009, Clint Didier became increasingly concerned about the political direction of our nation, and became involved in the grassroots Tea Party Movement. Didier is greatly encouraged by the Tea Party movement and other expressions of citizen disapproval with the direction of the nation. “You are seeing people rising up,” Didier told Steve Beren of Red County. Didier agrees with those who say “unchecked power is the foundation of tyranny.” He believes that the effort to defend liberty and check the growing power of government can be successful, but that it won’t be easy. Nor will it be decided in just one election cycle. Didier believes that the battle will extend over the next several years, and that the next three elections – 2010, 2012, and 2014 – will be crucial in determining America’s future.

Health Care

Clint Didier is opposed to ObamaCare. Didier does not believe a role by federal government is necessary in America's health care system. He does not agree with current politicians who only seem to argue over how much they are willing to tax and regulate the people to make a government takeover of health care in America happen.

A recent poll of Americans revealed 63% are opposed to any federal health care mandate, and Didier has said he believes the people are right on this issue. Clint Didier understands that even more American citizens are opposed to putting government bureaucracy between them and their doctor. Didier does not believe ObamaCare will cost less or create more efficiency within the system; other socialized government health care plans already in place, such as in Canada, are failing as evidenced by their citizenry coming across the border seeking medical treatment in the United States.

On the issue of health care, Clint Didier interprets the Constitution, and says that decisions such as health care are left to the states to decide. Therefore, Didier will not support a federal government health care plan. Clint Didier will support legislation to get the federal government out of the health-care policy-making business. He will look for free market choices that allow every-day people to make their own decisions. And he will also support legislation that encourages more private competition in the field of health care. Clint Didier believes these policies will ensure America’s ability to maintain the highest quality medical care at the lowest possible cost.

Endorsements

• Sarah Palin, former Gov. of Alaska and Vice Presidential candidate
• Ron Paul, Congressman (R-Texas)
• Matt Shea, State Representative
• Jim McCune, State Representative
• Marc Boldt, Clark County Commissioner

External Links

• Clint Didier for U.S. Senate - Washington, Republican
• Clint Didier for Senate - Facebook
• ClintDidier - Twitter
• Clint Didier 4 Senate - YouTube
• Clint Didier - NING Network

Also See

• 2010 Midterm Elections
• Dino Rossi - Republican
• Patty Murray - Democrat