Blog Postings
Why and how you can help elect me as your next Congressman
03.02.10
"I have always retained my confidence in the people..I believe in the common sense of the American people... Throughout my career I have tried to keep my outlook and my thinking in tune with the public interest." Alben W. Barkley, Vice President of the United States 1949-53.
These words from Alben Barkley succinctly summarize why I am running for Congress. I have spent my adult life in public service, focusing on public policy issues that help improve public safety, public health and the general quality of life for people in this community, southwest Missouri and the State of Missouri. That is why I am running for Congress.
As your next congressman, I have the life experiences, skills, abilities, passion, compassion, humility and principled convictions to advocate on your behalf in Washington, D.C. I have the track record of public service which demonstrates that I successfully pursue policies that benefit the quality of life of people, care about people, and know how to serve you as a responsible steward of the office you entrust to me.
Twenty-two weeks from today, voters in the Republican primary on August 3rd will determine the Republican nominee for the 7th Congressional District. For those of you already committed to this campaign, I now need your help in letting other people in the 7th Congressional District know about my qualifications and desire to serve as your next congressman. There are many things you can do to assist the campaign.
First, we need to raise enough money to use various media to inform people about my candidacy and qualifications. I have never been good at asking people for money, and have been especially hesitant to ask for money when all of us are facing challenges in these economically troubled times. But I need your financial help. We have developed a frugal media campaign to get our message out. To implement that campaign, we need at least 50 people to each contribute the maximum of $ 2,400; another 50 people to each give $ 1,000; 100 people to each give $ 500; and 300 people to each contribute $ 100. You may give online through the campaign web site or mail your contribution to the post office box as listed on the web site. Please give as generously as you can. Also, please encourage your friends, family and neighbors to contribute to the campaign. The guidlelines for what contributions can be accepted are listed on the web site under the "Contribute" tab.
Second, we need you to encourage your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to support and vote for me. We need you to recruit others to join our Facebook site, and to sign up through the campaign web site as volunteers willing to distribute literature, work special events, put up yard signs, call voters and help get out the vote on August 3rd.
Third, we need you to be willing to host events in your home where I can meet and introduce myself to your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers.
Finally, and more importantly, pray for wisdom, discernment, strength and protection for this campaign, my family and me.
These words from Alben Barkley succinctly summarize why I am running for Congress. I have spent my adult life in public service, focusing on public policy issues that help improve public safety, public health and the general quality of life for people in this community, southwest Missouri and the State of Missouri. That is why I am running for Congress.
As your next congressman, I have the life experiences, skills, abilities, passion, compassion, humility and principled convictions to advocate on your behalf in Washington, D.C. I have the track record of public service which demonstrates that I successfully pursue policies that benefit the quality of life of people, care about people, and know how to serve you as a responsible steward of the office you entrust to me.
Twenty-two weeks from today, voters in the Republican primary on August 3rd will determine the Republican nominee for the 7th Congressional District. For those of you already committed to this campaign, I now need your help in letting other people in the 7th Congressional District know about my qualifications and desire to serve as your next congressman. There are many things you can do to assist the campaign.
First, we need to raise enough money to use various media to inform people about my candidacy and qualifications. I have never been good at asking people for money, and have been especially hesitant to ask for money when all of us are facing challenges in these economically troubled times. But I need your financial help. We have developed a frugal media campaign to get our message out. To implement that campaign, we need at least 50 people to each contribute the maximum of $ 2,400; another 50 people to each give $ 1,000; 100 people to each give $ 500; and 300 people to each contribute $ 100. You may give online through the campaign web site or mail your contribution to the post office box as listed on the web site. Please give as generously as you can. Also, please encourage your friends, family and neighbors to contribute to the campaign. The guidlelines for what contributions can be accepted are listed on the web site under the "Contribute" tab.
Second, we need you to encourage your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to support and vote for me. We need you to recruit others to join our Facebook site, and to sign up through the campaign web site as volunteers willing to distribute literature, work special events, put up yard signs, call voters and help get out the vote on August 3rd.
Third, we need you to be willing to host events in your home where I can meet and introduce myself to your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers.
Finally, and more importantly, pray for wisdom, discernment, strength and protection for this campaign, my family and me.
