For Immediate Release:
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Contact: Brendon DelToro
(912) 674-6278
Walorski Hosts Small Business Summit
Recognizes National Small Business Week
Elkhart, IN – Republican Congressional Candidate Jackie Walorski hosted a small business summit today with local small business leaders and entrepreneurs. The meeting was in association with National Small Business Week.
“Indiana's 2nd district needs an independent voice in Congress who will fight to pass real reforms and get our small businesses and entrepreneurs back to doing what they do best…creating jobs,” Walorski said.
The meeting revolved around topics that directly affect small businesses in North Central Indiana. The group discussed workforce training, business taxes, environment regulations, and uncertainty created by the government. The meeting included businessmen and women from across Indiana’s 2nd congressional district.
Ben Mauser, President, of Irvine Shade & Door, said that he trusts Jackie to fight for small businesses. Mauser continued by saying, “that Walorski is the candidate who possesses the knowledge, experience, and skill set to partner with small businesses to create a favorable business environment that will lead to small business growth.”
As the conversation turned to job creation, Jason Obendorf, the National Sales Director for ObeCo, spoke about his company’s hiring policies. “We could grow, I could double my workforce, but I am not going to. There is too much uncertainty with inflation and the debt coming out of Washington,” said Obendorf.
“Government bureaucrats do not need to be placing an unnecessary burden on small businesses and entrepreneurs. I will work, starting on day one, to get our economy moving and make job creation my top priority,” Walorski said.
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FreedomWorks for America
Gun Owners of America
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Indiana Right to Life
National Rifle Association
Republican Second District Central Committee
Susan B. Anthony List
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SOUTH BEND, IN – The Republican Second District Central Committee has officially endorsed Jackie Walorski in her bid to become the next U.S. Representative for the Second Congressional District of Indiana. The decision to endorse Walorski was made at the central committee’s monthly meeting on March 13. The motion carried unanimously.
Sam Frain, the chairman of the central committee, officially announced the endorsement following the vote. In response to the endorsement, Walorski expressed her deepest gratitude and thanked the committee members for all their hard work and support.
The Second District Central Committee is composed of the central committee chair and the Republican Party chairs and vice chairs in each of the ten counties that comprise Indiana’s Second Congressional District.
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]]>For Immediate Release:
January 31, 2012
Contact: Brooks Kochvar
603-498-6643
South Bend, IN - When Jackie Walorski files her 4th quarter finance report with the Federal Election Commission later today, it will show that she raised more than $155,000 from October to December, and she has more than $435,000 cash on hand.
“As support continues to grow for our campaign, it shows that Hoosier families want to take our country in a new direction,” said Walorski. “They want a representative in Congress who will stand up to the big spenders in Washington, balance our budget, and fight for policies that will allow our economy to grow.
Since entering the race for Congress, Walorski has raised nearly $590,000, with more than 80% of her total coming from the more than 1,200 individuals who have contributed to her campaign.
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]]>(Indianapolis, IN) Yesterday, former State Representative Jackie Walorski filed her candidacy to represent Indiana’s 2nd District in the United States Congress with the Indiana Secretary of State.
“Our country is heading in the wrong direction, said Walorski. “I am running for Congress to get our economy back on track so businesses can create jobs, and to get government spending under control- balancing the budget.”
In the legislature, Jackie developed a reputation as a solid conservative leader in the fight for lower taxes and against wasteful government spending. Now Jackie is working to take her conservative philosophy to the United States Congress.
“In the State House, I stood up to the big spenders to cut waste and balanced the budget without raising taxes,” continued Walorski. “In Congress, I will take that same approach to get our country working again.”
Jackie Walorski is a native Hoosier, born and raised in South Bend, Indiana. Jackie attended Riley High School in South Bend and graduated with a BA from Taylor University, also in Indiana. She started her career as a reporter. Later she worked as a Development Director to raise funds for local colleges and universities. Shortly after marrying her husband Dean, a Mishawaka school teacher, Jackie and Dean moved to Romania. While in Romania, they founded their own agency and local foundation to help provide much-needed medical supplies to the country’s impoverished children.
After returning home, Jackie was elected to her first of three terms in the Indiana House of Representatives in 2004. She rose quickly to leadership becoming the Assistant Floor Leader for the Republican Caucus.
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]]>I am looking forward to a GREAT 2012 where we bring grass roots, common sense solutions to a badly, out of touch, Washington, DC. The days of massive debt, bloated budgets and record deficits will be over when we return the 2nd District Congessional to you, the taxpayers.
I am grateful and humbled by the outpouring of support. Dean and I wish you a very Happy New Year and are looking forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Jackie Walorski
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“Jackie is exactly the kind of leader we need in Washington,” said Schlafly. “She is a fierce defender of life with a proven record as an effective conservative leader.”
“As a state legislator, she fought liberal policies, Planned Parenthood, harmful state mandates, tax increases, and supported measures that created jobs and reduced budget deficits in Indiana, even when it required her to take stands against her own party.” Schlafly noted.
“Jackie earned an Eagle Award during her time in the Indiana State Legislature for her tireless and strategic pro-family leadership,” Schlafly explained. “Now, more than ever, we need Members of Congress who don’t just vote well, but will roll up their sleeves and fight to protect life and marriage and to cut federal spending.”
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]]>Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund is pleased to announce the endorsement of Jackie Walorski for Congress in Indiana's Second District.
Jackie stands 100% in favor of the rights of gun owners, somet hing she proved time and again during her time in the state legislature.
As a state representative, Jackie has never wavered in her support of the Second Amendment. Jackie coauthored and helped to pass Indiana's lifetime concealed carry permit legislation, the first law of its kind in the nation.
A firm believer that citizens have the right to protect themselves inside and outside of the home, Jackie also cosponsored Indiana's Castle Doctrine bill to protect the right of citizens to act in self defense inthe face of a violent attack—whether it occurs in the home, in a car or on the streets.
Jackie understands the dangers of compromising principle, and she is committed to fighting against any effort in Congress that will infringeon the right to keep and bear arms. Herviews of the Second Amendment are consistent with those of the Founding Fathers and with the majority of Hoosier State voters.
"What sets us apart as a nation," says the South Bend native, "is our ability to protect ourselves. We don't live in a police state. We don't live in a place where only the military and the police officers have weapons. This nation was grounded and founded on individuals' right to protect themselves."
In the last election, Jackie ran against incumbent Rep. Joe Donnelly and came within one point of victory. Instead of facing Walorski again in a more Republican district, Donnelly opted to run statewide. This is now one of the best opportunities in the country for gun owners to gain a true friend in Congress.
Jackie Walorski is a candidate all gun owners—both inside and outside of Indiana—should stand with both financially and with their volunteer efforts. Please visit https://donate.standwithjackie.com/goa today and let's work together to elect this pro-gun champion.
Sincerely,
Tim Macy
Vice-Chairman
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To read more, please visit www.GOAPVF.com.
]]>WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund, a national pro-life political action committee, announced its endorsement of Jackie Walorski, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Indiana’s 2nd Congressional district. She was endorsed by the SBA List Candidate Fund in 2010.
“The Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund is again proud to endorse Jackie Walorski for Congress,” said SBA List President Marjorie Dannenfelser. “Jackie has been a strong pro-life female voice in the Indiana State House and will bring her passion for defending the unborn and their mothers to Washington.”
As an Indiana State representative, Walorski added an amendment to a Hate Crimes Bill that would have added unborn children to the list of protected classes. Jackie also fought to defund Planned Parenthood of Indiana when a clinic was accused of failing to report statutory rape.
During the 2010 election cycle, SBA List spent $11 million and was involved in 90 races, 62 of which resulted in victories. Successes included: defeating 15 of 20 so-called "pro-life" Democrats who voted for abortion funding in the health care reform bill, increasing the number of pro-life women in the House by 70 percent, filling the void of pro-life women in the U.S. Senate, and increasing the number of pro-life women governors from one to four.
The Susan B. Anthony List is a nationwide network of more than 330,000 Americans dedicated to mobilizing, advancing, and representing pro-life women in politics. Its connected Candidate Fund increases the percentage of pro-life women in the political process.
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For further information, please contact Jameson Cunningham or Dan Wilson with Shirley & Banister Public Affairs at (703) 739-5920 or (800) 536-5920.
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