David Crowe Robles, a local defense contractor, is announcing plans this week to take on Congressman Raul Grijalva in the Aug. 28 Democratic primary.
Crowe Robles, who had been toying with a run for U.S. Senate in the Democratic ticket before Richard Carmona got into the race, isn’t the only Democrat who wants a piece of Grijalva’s hide. Former state lawmaker Amanda Aguirre is also assembling a campaign. Aguirre has Grijalva’s old nemesis, Luis Gonzales, helping her make introductions around Tucson.
Grijalva could have trouble in a primary; he nearly lost the overwhelmingly Democratic district in last year’s general election because many voters were turned off by his call for a boycott in the wake of SB1070. But his life is probably made a little easier with two opponents instead of just one.
The press release from Crowe Robles after the cut:
Democrat David Crowe Robles looks to put Congressman Raul M. Grijalva out of work and will officially announce his candidacy in the race for U.S. Representative in the new Third Congressional District. Citing the lack of jobs in the district, that for the last 10 years Grijalva has represented, led to this important decision.
“We’ve had enough of politicians who are more interested in keeping their own jobs than in creating jobs for the people they represent,” he said.
Crowe Robles, a Mexican American businessman who grew up in the agricultural areas of Yuma and San Luis Rio Colorado Valleys and now lives in Tucson where he is the President/CEO of Tucson Embedded Systems, a consulting company specializing in aerospace, defense and commercial industries. He notes that the district has some of the most important employers in Arizona, and he intends to bring more industries to the area by supporting small business owners.
A graduate from the University of Arizona with a degree in computer engineering, he is a fourth-generation Arizonan, married and has two children. Now Crowe Robles wants to represent the citizens of this district. “The time has come to send our best person to represent our state and bring jobs to the people of Arizona; I have 17 years experience in creating jobs.”
This article appears in Feb 2-8, 2012.
Senior Boycott needs to go. He does not equally represent those in his district.
He was just David Crowe until he made this run.
As a matter of fact he DOES represent the majority of those in his district quite well, hence his continuous re-election. He’s a man with principle. What lobbyists control his vote? The answer is none. While mining companies have tried to get their hands on our beautiful Grand Canyon for years, he has continuously fought them off. Never has he spoken of an opponent in some passive agressive ‘tea party’ tone…..Oh and did you mean “senior” or Señor? If you’re going to tell it, spell it.
“Congresswoman Raul Grijalva”? Really, Jim?
This guy’s a bit on the silly side. He was a Republican until December of 2010, and had actually given money to Tea Party candidate Ruth McClung that year. After switching his party affiliation, he began talking to people—including people loyal to Gabby Giffords—about a run for the U.S. Senate seat Giffords had her eye on, prior to last year’s tragedy. Last summer, he came and spoke at our monthly LD 28 meeting. I asked him about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. He didn’t know what it was.
And now he’s got a new name: “David Crowe Robles.” (Previously, he was just “David Crowe.” Apparently, he’s undergoing a metamorphosis of political and ethnic identity. And maybe he’s even learning some of the issues while he’s at it. But his cluelessness has been witnessed by too many, at this point. He’s not fooling anyone serious on the Democratic side. He’s approaching this as a more cynical enterprise than it really is, and has mortally wounded his candidacy in doing so. In other words, he’s going nowhere.
I would doubt that he could do a worse job than Mr. Grijalva in supporting the people of Arizona. Maybe Mr. Grijalva should move and apply for a job in Los Angeles and support a boycott of that city instead of the place that pays him his salary. We need new government representatives in almost every position in this city and State.
I call B.S. This smells like a plant from the Republicans, akin to running Republicans as Greens a couple of years back. The timely addition of the “Robles” name is also suspicious.
Get rid of The Mexican agent!
Raul Grijalva is one of a small handful of congressional representatives with integrity. I don’t know that his call for a boycott was the most effective response to the idiotic SB1070 but I believe he did what he thought was right – not what somebody paid him to do. I’m tired of Republicans AND Democrats who should be wearing jerseys identifying their corporate sponsors, and I’ll vote for an honest person any day that I can find one. Raul has my vote – again.
Definately NOT a plant, folks. Just a level headed AMERICAN that is fed up with the political arena that does not support small businesses, growth and economics. Your ignorance in referring to his ethnicity and “name” proves how much you are tainted. This race is NOT about ones ethnicity, but about fighting for what is right, and to keep Tucson running, bringing new jobs , instead of drying up and becoming a ghost town, unwilling to support businesses. I am pleased to support a self-made businessman, targeting others needs, benefiting others instead of focusing on only items that solely benefit them. We DO need someone , especially CROWE, to fulfil that role. Personally, I am a Republican, and Crowe makes me ponder switching parties. He is far more qualified and level headed than anyone that has thrown their hat in the race. Do you want to be represented by someone that lives this first hand and understand what it will take, or go on pretending with Grijalva?
Who goes against their own state? Crowe would never do such a thing. This state and country need better reps like Crowe, not someone that will turn their back on the very people that put you into office. Seems like grijalva is worried about the competition and has no real concerns except for others last names and the identity of the party. So what if Crowe went from republican to democrat. Does it matter? If grivalja can’t believe in change, why do we want him to represent us? Crowe is about change and job creation. I am a true believer in his work, his mission, his dedication, but most of all… A true leader. We need a leader in these struggling economic times… Not someone who will turn their back on us.