June 24th, 2010: Ilario Pantano (NC-07 GOP Congressional Candidate) discusses the ideals of service and sacrifice with respect to public office on "America's Nightly Scoreboard" with host David Asman, joined by Monica Crowley and Alan Colmes. 

David Asman introduces Ilario by saying, "We are separating the phonies from the heroes in public service.  Most politician enter politics because of the perks. But there is a new breed of politicians winning at the polls. These are true public servants who understand the meaning of sacrifice."

Ilario was a guest on the Bill Bennett radio show this morning.  If you want to know a little more about Ilario's background - where he's from, his experiences in Iraq, the trial that made him famous - then this is a great interview for you!  But even more importantly, you'll find out why this race in NC's district 7 is so important on the national level; and why it's a key race to win back the House in November. 

Here is the podcast at BillBennett.com.  And here is another link to Townhall.  (Both links will open in your browser for easy listening - no dowloads.)

Please read on for a special appeal below.

"When The American Spectator asked Breazeale if he would support Pantano against McIntyre, Breazeale said he was not sure. When pressed if he would consider supporting Democrat McIntyre instead, he responded, "I would consider it.

A special month-long series on NBC-6 (WECT) is starting tonite, and will give you the chance to question the people who want your vote.  The series will air during the 5:30 news and guess who will be the first candidate in the hot seat?

Tune in tonight!

Carolina Curran of the Brunswick Beacon included videos of the Congressional Candidate's Forum on her coverage of the debate, also seen here on our own website.  It is generally agreed that Ilario Pantano delivered substantive answer and solutions and did not resort to personal attacks on his opponent.

Please read the entire article for both Republican candidate's viewpoints on their motivations, national security, healthcare reform, and more.  Ilario's  viewpoints are below the fold.

From an article written by Brian Feskos in the March 11th edition of the Lumina News:

Ilario Pantano must’ve excelled in boot camp: his back is straight as a board. He talks fast, like a Gatling gun with infinite ammo (some of his buddies call him "Hurricane Ilario"). He’s quick, direct, articulate and approachable. His gaze is intense, leaving any audience tinged with his memory.

While local media continues to keep mum, the country's leading defense correspondent in the capital city's most conservative newspaper is daring to tell our story:

By Bill Gertz INSIDE THE RING, The Washington Times
Thursday, March 11, 2010

One of the most famous Marines from the Iraq war is coming to Washington next month looking for new friends and money.

By Scott Wheeler
Friday, March 5, Townhall.com

Excerpt:  "Many of the political newcomers have recently left the military and now home, are rising once again to answer America’s call in our necessity... Two such exemplary men who are answering the call are LTC Allen West (US Army (Ret) and Lt. Ilario Pantano, a former U.S. Marine. Both are combat veterans. Both left family and comfort to serve and offer their lives upon the altar of American security, so that others may remain safe and comfortable.

There are others, but these men I know personally. I would trust them with my life. I personally recommend without reservation that you trust them with the future of our country. Both men are proven true in battle. Both have subordinated their careers, their families, indeed their very lives, for our safety and the security of our country. They are both up against entrenched, well funded, relentless and ruthless Democrat opponents. They need our support. We need their election!"

Please read the entire article...