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Matt Doheny (NY-21)

Notable Headlines ........................................................................................ 2Editorials ...................................................................................................... 2

Budget Issues ............................................................................................... 2Business and Consumer Issues .................................................................... 4Campaign Finance Issues ............................................................................. 5Crime & Public Safety Issues ...................................................................... 5Economic and Financial Issues .................................................................... 6Education Issues .......................................................................................... 6Energy Issues ............................................................................................... 6Environmental Issues ................................................................................... 7Ethics Issues ................................................................................................. 7Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea .................. 10Gay and Lesbian Issues .............................................................................. 10Gun Issues .................................................................................................. 10Health Care Issues ..................................................................................... 10Immigration and Border Issues .................................................................. 11Israel ........................................................................................................... 11Other Social Issues ..................................................................................... 11Senior Issues .............................................................................................. 12Tax Issues .................................................................................................. 12Tea Party .................................................................................................... 13Transportation Issues ................................................................................. 13Womens Issues ......................................................................................... 13Miscellaneous ............................................................................................ 142012 Campaign .......................................................................................... 15


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Notable Headlines

Do You Believe For A Second That Congressional Candidate Matt Doheny Wasnt Making Out WithCampaign Consultant? [Village Voice, 4/02/12]

Conservatives stand by New York Republican candidate caught groping women [Pocono Record, 3/31/12]

Matt Doheny, Upstate Republican, Caught Canoodling [New York Magazine, 3/30/12]

Matt Doheny, Strongest GOP Challenger in Country, Sucks Face with Campaign Consultant Who IsNot His Fiancee [Gawker, 3/28/12]

Editorials

Post-Star Concerned About Dohenys Character

In April 2012, the Post-Stars editorial board expressed concern about Dohenys past behavior, saying,We sort of wish we knew less about Doheny.

Citing Dohenys 2004 charges for boating under the influence and recent reports that show him being alittle too friendly with a campaign staffer, the paper said character should be an issue in the race.

[Doheny] is running for an office that many still hold in high esteem, so there does appear to be an issueof character that at least should be discussed, the board opined. Yet, Warren County RepublicanChairman Michael Grasso said it was hypocritical for Democrats to make character an issue in this race.We were floored by that. Shouldnt character always be an issue?

We believe character does matter in our elected leaders. The sooner Mr. Doheny addresses that issue, thesooner he can address other issues that matter. [Post-Star, Editorial, 4/20/12]

Post-Star: Dohenys Past Is A Significant Issue

In an April 2012 editorial, the Post-Star argued that Dohenys past behavior was relevant to hiscongressional candidacy, despite the protestations of some local Republicans.

Boos to Warren County Republican Chairman Michael Grasso for blowing off questions about thebehavior of congressional candidate Matt Doheny, the paper opined. Were not sure how Mr. Grasso,feels about character in a candidate, but we believe it to be a significant issue in any political campaign. [Post-Star, 4/15/12]

Budget Issues


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Opposed Ryan Budget From The Right

In March 2012, Doheny voiced his opposition to the FY 2013 version of Rep. Paul Ryans Republicanbudget plan.

It doesnt produce a balanced budget for decades and that simply wont work under our currentclimate, he said. I would support any budget proposal that adopted a serious approach to four majorareas: deficits, taxes, entitlements and defense. [Doheny press release, 3/29/12]

Sent Out Press Release Accusing Owens of Costing Americans $4 Billion a Day

In November 2011, Doheny sent out a press release that accused Rep. Owens of costing Americans $4billion a day.

The math Doheny used to reach this number was to figure out how much the debt was when Owens firsttook office, the debt today, then divided it by the number of days Owens spent in office. However, the

number did not take into account the spending that Owens voted against and spending that he had nocontrol over. [Watertown Daily Times, 11/20/11]

Supported Debt Reduction Legislation If Balanced Budget Amendment Voted Down

In November 2011, Doheny supported passing legislation aimed at reducing the national debt if thebalanced budget amendment failed to pass.

Doheny said, Were going to cross over to $15 trillion of the national debt soon. Soon thereafter our debtwill equal 100 percent of our Gross Domestic Product and these are scary numbers. We have to livewithin our means and we have to make decisions to get there and Congress needs to see thats what theywere sent there for. [newzjunky.com, 11/18/11]

Supported True Balanced Budget Amendment

In November 2011, Doheny supported the balanced-budget amendment that was set to be put up to a votein the House.

Doheny said, This is a White House who continued in their bank book to spend a trillion dollars moreeach year than we take in. President Obama) is a big government liberal and Obama and our currentcongressman want to continue to spend, spend, spend without any end in sight and want to raise taxes todo it. You always need to have some sort of emergency prevision if were in a time of war or some sort ofimminent conflict where war hasnt been declared immediately or technically. There has to be somecarveout for a major war or conflict. [newzjunky.com, 11/18/11]

In Favor of Balanced Budget Amendment

In November 2011, Doheny said that he was in favor of a balanced budget amendment, and saidthat without it, spending would spiral out of control.


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In January 2012, Doheny condemned Owens endorsement of the Stop Online Piracy Act, which wouldallow the Department of Justice or private companies to attempt to shut down sites that are accused ofcommitting or allowing copyright infringement.

Right now, in terms of how its currently drafted, there is no due process, Doheny said. Bills a lawyer.

He knows better than that, to put himself on a bill.

Doheny believes theres a more efficient method to root out piracy than by shutting down websites.

Its like putting a nuclear missile where we need a scalpel, Doheny said. We need to cut off thefunding as opposed to blowing up people who need to do commerce. Youve got to be pretty darn carefulwhen youre shutting down businesses and infringing upon free speech. [Watertown Daily Times, 1/09/12]

Doheny: Owens Supported Fatally Flawed Bill

In January 2012, Doheny continued his criticism of Owens endorsement of SOPA.

Bill Owens supported this bill at its very worst, when it applied to both foreign and domestic sitesand allowed private companies broad powers to cut off funding to sites without a court order,Doheny said. Backlash from fellow legislators and the tech community prompted some changes,but the bill remains fatally flawed. Even President Obama gets this. Why doesnt Bill Owens?[North Country Now, 1/17/12]

Accused Owens of Selling Out to SOPA

In January 2012, Doheny accused Owens of selling out his constituency because he supportedSOPA.

Doheny's office referred to broadly defined groups and industries that supported SOPA and howmuch they donated to Owens campaigns. [North Country Now, 1/20/12]

Campaign Finance Issues

Doheny: Reported Raising $0 in Q3, Received $30,572 Payment From Political Consulting Firm

In October 2011, Doheny reported raising $0 in Q3, but he received a $30,572 payment from politicalconsulting firm Greener & Hook, well over the $2,500 campaign contribution limit.

A spokesman for Doheny said that Greener & Hook overestimated costs for media buys in 2010 and wasreturning the leftover money. [capitaltonight.com, 10/19/2011]

Crime & Public Safety Issues


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Economic and Financial Issues

Spoke Against Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act

In October 2011, spoke out against Congressman Owens support of the Currency Reform for Fair Trade

Act and said that the bill could incite a trade war with China.

Doheny claimed that the bill was a stimulus plan for Asia and South America and said, The bill isanother anti-business measure that will result in higher prices for North Country consumers," Dohenysaid. "It will also limit markets for our North Country farmers and businesses, or force their prices so highin those markets that they would not be competitive Instead of punitive measures, we need to workwith China directly and through the World Trade Organization to make sure their currency is freelyvalued without intervention on the open market." [adirondackdailyenterprise.com,10/5/2011]

Doheny: American Jobs Act in Stimulus 2.0

In September 2011, Doheny criticized Congress current handling of the economy, as well the AmericanJobs Act.

Its the wrong policies. Its really stimulus 2.0, he said.

In addition, Doheny called for reduced government spending, but not any cuts to the military that wouldhurt Fort Drum. [ynn.com, 09/21/2011]

Education Issues

Energy Issues

Doheny: I Will Vote for Any Bill that Will Dig A Hole in the Ground

In February 2012, Doheny said he would support any piece of legislation that would increase oil drillingin the United States.

First thing Im going to do is vote for any bill and promote any piece of legislation that will go ahead anddig a hole in the ground, drill into the ground and pull oil up here in the United States, he said. At the

end of the day, oil and gas is a market. If you have less supply ... youre going to have higher prices.[northcountrypublicradio.org, 2/23/12]

Disagreed With Obamas Decision to Delay Review on Keystone Pipeline

In December 2011, Doheny said that he disagreed with Obamas decision to delay a review on theKeystone XL pipeline.


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Doheny said, National unemployment has sat stubbornly at 9 percent all year. But President Obamawould rather cow-tow to the environmentalists than to green-light a project that could create 20,000needed jobs. [adirondackdailyenterprise.com,12/1/11]

Doheny: Tied Owens to Solyndra

In October 2011, Republican candidate Matt Doheny tried to tie Rep. Owens to the federal loan given tosolar-panel company Solyndra by criticizing a comment Owens made about how even venture capitalistssuffer losses on investments.

Doheny said, My opponent ignores an important distinction. Private individuals are free (andencouraged) to make investments with their own money for the chance at big rewards. But taxpayersshould not expect similarly risky bets to be placed on their behalf by members of Congress.

He also said that taxpayers should be horrified over the loan to Solyndra and the findings of theCongressional hearings on Solyndra. [Capital Tonight, 10/13/2011]

Environmental Issues

Doheny: I Will Vote for Any Bill that Will Dig A Hole in the Ground

In February 2012, Doheny said he would support any piece of legislation that would increase oil drillingin the United States.

First thing Im going to do is vote for any bill and promote any piece of legislation that will go ahead anddig a hole in the ground, drill into the ground and pull oil up here in the United States, he said. At the

end of the day, oil and gas is a market. If you have less supply ... youre going to have higher prices.[northcountrypublicradio.org, 2/23/12]

Disagreed With Obamas Decision to Delay Review on Keystone Pipeline

In December 2011, Doheny said that he disagreed with Obamas decision to delay a review on theKeystone XL pipeline.

Doheny said, National unemployment has sat stubbornly at 9 percent all year. But President Obamawould rather cow-tow to the environmentalists than to green-light a project that could create 20,000needed jobs. [adirondackdailyenterprise.com,12/1/11]

Ethics Issues

Post-Star Concerned About Dohenys Character

In April 2012, the Post-Stars editorial board expressed concern about Dohenys past behavior, saying,We sort of wish we knew less about Doheny.


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Citing Dohenys 2004 charges for boating under the influence and recent reports that show him being alittle too friendly with a campaign staffer, the paper said character should be an issue in the race.

[Doheny] is running for an office that many still hold in high esteem, so there does appear to be an issue

of character that at least should be discussed, the board opined. Yet, Warren County RepublicanChairman Michael Grasso said it was hypocritical for Democrats to make character an issue in this race.We were floored by that. Shouldnt character always be an issue?

We believe character does matter in our elected leaders. The sooner Mr. Doheny addresses that issue, thesooner he can address other issues that matter. [Post-Star, Editorial, 4/20/12]

Dodged Question About Character

In April 2012, Doheny evaded a question about the role of character in the campaign.

When asked whether character will be an issue in the race, Doheny said, This race is going to comedown to who people believe will be the best person to represent this district in Congress in terms of thetop issues of the economy, the jobs and the ever growing debt. ... Thats what this race is going to comedown to. [Post-Star, 4/17/12]

Post-Star: Dohenys Past Is A Significant Issue

In an April 2012 editorial, the Post-Star argued that Dohenys past behavior was relevant to hiscongressional candidacy, despite the protestations of some local Republicans.

Boos to Warren County Republican Chairman Michael Grasso for blowing off questions about thebehavior of congressional candidate Matt Doheny, the paper opined. Were not sure how Mr. Grasso,feels about character in a candidate, but we believe it to be a significant issue in any political campaign. [Post-Star, 4/15/12]

Responding to Questions About Cheating A Waste of Time

In April 2012, Doheny refused to respond to questions about allegations that he acted inappropriately witha female campaign aide at a D.C. restaurant. His spokesman said doing so would be a waste of time.

He hasnt said anything publicly and hes not going to start now, said Jude Seymour, Dohenysspokesperson. I think you have the statement. I really cant expand on it any more than whats in there.[Post-Star, 4/12/12]

Doheny Photographed Kissing Consultant Who Is Not His Fiance, Blamed Democrats

In March 2012, Doheny was photographed kissing campaign consultant Monica Notzon at a bar inWashington, D.C., despite being engaged to another woman.


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A Doheny spokesman dismissed the photographs as nothing more than horsing around between two oldfriends, and blamed the incident on Democratic operatives attempting to infringe on the candidatesprivate moments.

Doheny had previously employed Notzons firm, Bellwether Consulting Group, during his 2010

campaign. [Gawker, 3/28/12]

Video Showed Doheny Rubbing Consultants Backside

In March 2012, the New York Post released a new video recording that showed Doheny slidinghis hand over Notzons backside Notzon at the same bar depicted in the Gawker photographs.Doheny was also shown with his arms around two women, including Notzon. [NY Post, 3/30/12]

Doheny Was Interviewing Campaign Aide At Bar

In April 2012, Politico reported that witnesses said Doheny had been interviewing a job candidate

for a senior campaign position while at the Washington, D.C., bar where he was photographedkissing Notzon. A Doheny spokesman declined comment. [Politico, 4/09/12]

Village Voice: Tried to Give Doheny Benefit of the Doubt, But Video was Convincing

In March 2012, a Village Voice writer said that, despite his best efforts to give Doheny thebenefit of the doubt, video evidence of his interaction with campaign consultant MonicaNotzon was too overwhelming to ignore.

We spent the better part of the afternoon yesterday trying to extend the benefit of the doubtto Mr. Doheny with the hopes of being able to prove that maybe, just maybe, he wasntmaking out with the consultant, Monica Notzon, James King wrote. Then we saw thevideo, and have come to one conclusion: its impossible to give this guy the benefit of thedoubt on this one -- if Doheny and Notzon werent sucking face, we dont know whattheywere doing. [Village Voice, 3/30/12]

Warned by NY GOP to Clean Up His Act

In March 2012, New York GOP chairman Mike Long warned Doheny to avoid any furtherappearances of impropriety, following the emergence of photographs that appeared toshow him kissing a woman that was not his fiance.

Hopefully, this incident will not lead to anything else, Long said. I would hope it endshere. [NY Post, 4/02/12]

Conservative Talk Show Host: Doheny Must Go Away

In April 2012, conservative radio host Bob Lonsberry said Doheny should withdraw hiscongressional bid in light of recent photos of Doheny kissing a campaign consultant.


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Dont get me wrong. Most of us dont care about other peoples personal lives.Ultimately, who Matt Doheny does or doesnt pussy foot around with is between him, hisfianc and his God. We dont want to throw the first stone, we dont want to be prudes, wedont want to peek into bedroom windows, Lonsberry wrote. But we dont want to beembarrassed either. And we dont want to turn over the governance of our nation to a man

who cant even manage his personal life. And if youre in a public place, swaying in thebreeze, copping a cheap feel on a woman who doesnt seem to be too thrilled by theexperience, you cant manage your personal life. And thats a problem. [lonsberry.com,4/03/12]

Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea

Gay and Lesbian Issues

Gun Issues

Would Have Supported National Right to Carry Reciprocity Act

In November 2011, Doheny said that he would have voted for the National right to Carry Reciprocity Act,which would allow permitted gun owners to carry concealed firearms across state lines.

Dohenys opponent, Rep. Owens voted for the bill. Doheny said Owens made the right call but said thatin the past, Owens had supported former Speaker Pelosi, who he called one of the biggest anti-gun

politicians. [Adirondack Daily Enterprise, 11/18/11]

Health Care Issues

DCCC: Doheny Wants to End Medicare

In March 2012, the DCCC criticized Doheny and his GOP leaders for supporting draconian cuts toMedicare.

Everyone agrees we must cut spending but once again Matt Doheny and his party bosses in Washington

are trying to do it on the backs of seniors and middle class families while giving massive tax cuts to BigOil, companies shipping American jobs overseas, and billionaires, said Josh Schwerin of the DemocraticCongressional Campaign Committee. The line is clear: Matt Doheny wants to end Medicare, whileRepresentative Bill Owens wants to strengthen and improve it. [DCCC Press Release, 3/21/12]

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In November 2011, Doheny wanted the Supreme Court to rule the health insurance individual mandate asunconstitutional after the Supreme Court announced it would take up challenges to the Affordable CareAct.

Doheny said, Im pleased that the Supreme Court has decided to hear the appeal of Obama Care. Im

hopeful the court will find, as Ive long argued, that forcing Americans to purchase health care insuranceis unconstitutional. My opponent supported this government overreach and has defended it many times.Since the congressman refuses to protect Central and Northern New Yorkers from this onerous and costlyregulation, perhaps the Supreme Court will. Regardless of the courts eventual decision, I will work hardwhen elected to repeal Obama Care. [northcountynow.com, 11/15/11]

Doheny: Slammed Owens Over CLASS Act

In October 2011, Doheny criticized Owens over his support of health care reform due to recentinformation from the Department of Health and Human Services that the CLASS Act portion of the planwould not be able to stay solvent.

The CBO said that the plan would provide $70 billion in deficit reduction over the first 10 years becauseit would not pay out anything for the first 5 years. In a statement, Doheny said, Did Bill Owens help sellthis lie to the American public? Or did he fail to do the research that would have told him these savingsweren't real? [Watertown Daily Times, 10/20/2011]

Ripped Owens and Obama on CLASS Act

In October 2011, Doheny called the CLASS Act an accounting gimmick and said that theAffordable Health Care Act was built on a foundation of lies and faulty promises.

Doheny said that the average American would need to pay $3,000 to keep the program going. Hethen said that the only way to make the CLASS program work would be to turn it into anentitlement program, which he felt would overextend the governments reach and waste taxpayerdollars. [adirondackdailyenterprise.com,10/24/2011]

Immigration and Border Issues

Opposed Amnesty for Undocumented Immigrants

In April 2012, Doheny said he opposed amnesty for people who are in the United States illegally. [Post-Star, 4/17/12]

Israel

Other Social Issues


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Senior Issues

Doheny Open to Seismic Change to Medicare, Social Security.

In a September 2011 interview, Doheny said that balancing the federal budget would require seismicchange and deep structural issues that have to be examined. When pressed on whether those changeswould include Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid, Doheny responded, We have to look ateverything. [Capital Tonight, 9/22/11]

Tax Issues

Criticized Owens Support for Buffett Rule

In April 2012, Doheny criticized Rep. Bill Owens support for the Buffett Rule, calling it typical BillOwens. He said the bill wouldn't even pay for two weeks of Washington's reckless spending, and thatit wouldnt do anything to lower unemployment.

"We spend too much, not tax too little," Doheny said. And that's what's hurting growth here. [AdirondackDaily Enterprise, 4/18/12]

Refused to Say Whether He Supported Flat Tax

In an April 2012 interview, Doheny repeatedly refused to answer a question about whether he wouldsupport a flat tax rate.

Following a statement in which he told the interviewer that he supported a flat, fair, and simple taxcode, Doheny was asked if that meant he supported everyone paying a single tax rate across the board.He avoided the question.

After being pressed multiple times for a specific answer to the question (and repeatedly demurring),Doheny said, Well, we can have that discussion. I mean well see a lot of different competing proposals.And I think part of whats going to happen through this presidential race, and hopefully as we get into anew regime, a new administration, in 2013 is to have that discussion. [Post-Star, 4/19/12]

Opposed the Buffett Rule

In April 2012, Doheny opposed the Buffett Rule, which would set a 30 percent tax minimum forpeople making over $1 million.

Right now, the Buffett rule is not gonna help the 12 percent of people unemployed all over the northcountry get work, Doheny said. [WWNY, 4/10/12]

Doheny: Spoke Out Against Canadian Visitors Tax


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In October 2011, Doheny spoke out against the $5.50 Canadian visitors tax included in the U.S.-Colombian Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act.

Doheny said that he supported expanding free trade alliances and he understood the need for new revenue,but said that turning away tourist money was not the right solution. He said, It will hurt our businesses at

the very time we need to promote growth, which will lead to employment and jobs in the North Country.

Doheny pointed out that increased border security had already turned away many Canadian tourists, andthe new fee could hurt ferry businesses. Dohenys opponent Owens also spoke out against the tax.[adirondackdailyenterprise.com,10/27/2011]

Doheny: Taxing Millionaires is the Wrong Policy

In September 2011, Doheny said that taxing millionaires is the wrong policy, and the real problem thecountry faces is growth.

Doheny said, I cant think of any economic reasoning Ive ever read that said, Why dont we tax the jobcreators, the business peoples and the entrepreneurs more at the exact moment were saying Pleaseinvest more, please go and take the risk to grow your business, to start your business. Liz, its commonsense. And as a business person, and someone who understands the economy and economics, thats what Ibring to the race here in the next 14 months. [Capital Tonight, 9/22/11]

Tea Party

Endorsed by Tea Party Group

In March 2012, Doheny received an endorsement from the Upstate New York Tea Party.

A lot of people say that President Obama isnt doing anything to help and Congressman Owens has donenothing, UNYTEA Chairman Mark L. Barie, said. We need a congressman who is willing to speakout. [pressrepublican.com, 3/19/12]

Transportation Issues

Womens IssuesPromised 100% Pro-Life Voting Record

In April 2012, Doheny said he would have a 100 percent pro-life voting record in Congress. [Post-Star,4/17/12]


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Miscellaneous

Doheny: Owens is Not a True Catholic

In February 2012, Doheny accused Owens of being loyal to Obamas health care legislation instead of his

Catholic roots.

Owens is a Catholic, but hes put his loyalty to ObamaCare first by defending the ruling. I think this isanother significant step toward the nanny-state government that President Obama and Bill Owens want.[northcountrynow.com, 2/08/12]

Wanted to Repeal Canadian Customs Fee

In December 2011, Doheny supported repealing a $5.50 customs fee on Canadians who entered the US byair or sea, which was a part of the Colombian Free Trade Act and called it a tax on travelers.

Dohenys opponent Owens also opposed the fee and said that Congress should be supporting the tourismindustry. Doheny said, (It's) antithetical to the aims of the free trade bill it was tucked into and wouldhave devastated our ferry-based tourism businesses. Congress was being duplicitous. On one hand, it wasrightfully supporting the free flow of goods and people. But on the other, it was wrongly creating adisincentive for that kind of commerce. [adirondackdailyenterprise.com,12/1/11]

Made Over $8 Million in 2010 and First Nine Months of 2011

In October 2011, Doheny made over $8 million in 2010 and the first 9 months of 2011.

Doheny received $7.9 million in deferred compensation from Fintech Investments Ltd, a Wall Street firm

where he worked on top of his $462,956 salary from Fintech Advisory Inc. Doheny tried to reduce hisWall Street connections by creating a new investment firm and naming it North Country Capital.[Watertown Daily Times, 11/04/11]

Doheny: No Preference on GOP Candidates, Liked Cains 9-9-9 Plan

In October 2011, Doheny said that he would support whichever Republican candidate won the primaryprocess against Obama in 2012.

Doheny spoke in support of Romney and Cains productive plans for taxation and economic growth,and hes happy that Republican candidates have been focusing on economic growth and job creation.

Doheny said that he liked Cains 9-9-9 plan and said that the plan has helped catapult him to the toptier. Doheny was also interested in seeing Rick Perrys plan. [adirondackdailyenterprise.com,10/25/2011]

Clarified Earlier Praise For 9-9-9

In October 2011, Doheny clarified a statement he made saying that he liked Cains 9-9-9 plan.


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Doheny said he favored eliminating the estate tax and lowering corporate tax rates, but he wasunsure about the national sales tax found in Cains plan, saying, The challenge with the nationalsales tax is, when you give Congress the ability to tax people in different ways, it never seems togo down.

Doheny said that any plan that moved away from progressive tax rates would be ideal for growthin the economy. [mpcourier.com, 10/26/2011]

Doheny: Any of the Republican Presidential Candidates Would Be Great

In September 2011, Doheny said he did not have a favorite Republican presidential candidate, but any ofthem would be great.

Doheny said, I think people are tired, people are tired of what Obama is doing and they really want anew change. We will have a quality candidate who will be able to deliver that message. [Capital Tonight,9/22/11]

Doheny Announces Bid For Congress

In September 2011, Republican Matt Doheny announced his bid for Congress, and cited job growth andthe deficit as his major concerns.

Doheny said that growth is vital in fixing the economy, and that easing regulations and keeping taxes lowwill do that. When asked about Social Security and Medicare, Doheny said, Throughout the campaign,were going to talk about specific changes. When asked about cuts to defense programs, he said that oneof the cornerstone functions of the federal government is to provide national defense. [Watertown DailyTimes, 09/21/2011]

Doheny Will Teach at Clarkson University

In September 2011, Doheny will teach a course on venture capital and private equity at ClarksonUniversity. Doheny spent a large part of the past decade as a portfolio manager. He also founded NorthCountry Capital LLC, a firm investing in startups and companies seeking expansion. [Watertown DailyTimes, 09/08/2011]

2012 Campaign

Main Street Owens a Better Fit Than Wall Street Doheny

In April 2012, Roll Call reported that local observers believed Owens was a better fit for the new 21stDistrict than Doheny, due to his Main Street sensibilities.

Owens, a Main Street sort of guy, is a better fit for the district than Doheny, a Wall Street kind of guy,observers of both parties said. [Roll Call, 4/26/12]

Endorsed by Tea Party Group


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In March 2012, Doheny received an endorsement from the Upstate New York Tea Party.

A lot of people say that President Obama isnt doing anything to help and Congressman Owens has donenothing, UNYTEA Chairman Mark L. Barie, said. We need a congressman who is willing to speak

out. [pressrepublican.com, 3/19/12]

Republican Announced Run Against Doheny

In February 2012, Kellie Greene, a Republican from Oswego County, announced she would run againstDoheny for the Republican nomination. [wptz.com, 2/01/12]

Doheny: Raised Big Money from His Core Group of People

In January 2012, Doheny raised about $306,000 in the fourth quarter of 2012, predominantly from large-dollar donors. The average contribution was $2,200.

Obviously, Matt has friends and business contacts that are everywhere, said Doheny spokesman JudeSeymour. When he needed to start fundraising, he reached out to his core group of people. [WatertownDaily Times, 1/27/12]

Doheny: Carried $2,265,000 in Debt to Loans

As of January 2012, Dohenys campaign was carrying $2,265,000.00 of debt to the candidate forloans. [Doheny for Congress, 2011 Year-End FEC Report, Filed 1/26/12]

Greene: Potential Doheny Challenger

In December 2011, Kellie Greene, formerly of Sackets Harbor, announced that she moved back to NewYork to take on Doheny for the Republican nomination for the 23rd district seat.

Greene was set to speak at the Flower Memorial Library with other tea party-oriented folks like herself.[Watertown Daily Times, 12/8/11]

Doheny Expected to Have Competition for GOP Nomination

In November 2011, Essex County Republican Chair Ronald Jackson said he expected that Doheny wouldhave competition to receive the GOP nomination for the 23rd district seat.

Jackson said that no other Republicans had contacted him to discuss running, but felt sure that someonewould. [Post Star, 11/29/11]

Met With Republican Congressmen in DC

In October 2011, Doheny went to DC to meet with powerful Republicans, including Pete Sessions, headof GOP campaign and fundraising efforts, Tom Price, former chair of the Republican Study Committee,and Kevin McCarthy, the House majority whip.


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Doheny said of his meetings, Theyre going to support me. Its as simple as that, Mr. Doheny saidSaturday. They understand that Im the person, working hard, doing what we need to do to turn thisdistrict Republican again They were very pleased I put my hat in the ring again. Im a known quantityand have an understanding of the process. Doheny said that Republican leaders would do whatever

[they] can do to help. Doheny also spoke to the GOP conference, including Speaker Boehner. [WatertownDaily Times, 10/30/11]

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