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Koster pancake breakfast at the Munks farm
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I've got some great news for you. Our internal polling this past
week shows that we can win the race for U.S. Congress - and that we
will win... if
my campaign team has the funds to combat my opponent Rick Larsen's
anticipated attack ads and propaganda machine.
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As
you may know, Larsen has raked in hundreds of thousands of dollars
from over
300 special interest
Political Action Committees from around the country. This
comes as no surprise as the beltway lobbyists and PACs always run to
their favorite pork barrel providers.
Sadly, the trough Rick Larsen's insatiable liberal friends feast on
is filled with your hard earned tax dollars!
We live in the most dangerous time for the American Republic since
World War II. As you know, our federal government has fallen into
the hands of an ultra left-wing President and Congress that are
taking us into uncharted economic waters with their incomprehensible
spending and unconscionable deficits.
Isn't
it high time we put a stop to the disastrous policies of Rick
Larsen, Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi?
June
30th marks the end of the 2nd quarter. In just one month the primary
ballots will be in the mail for the August 17 primary election.
Time is moving by very quickly.
| I write to you today because
our nation is moving in the wrong direction. As you know,
the current Congress is out of touch with the American
people. What is missing in Washington D.C. today are
Congressional leaders that truly represent the will and
values of the American people.
As you may have heard over the weekend, Sarah Palin gave
me her official endorsement, and wrote that she is proud to
endorse me because I'm a "pro-family, pro-business,
rock-solid commonsense conservative!"
I am humbled and appreciative of Sarah's endorsement.
Like Sarah, I love this great nation and will not sit on the
sidelines and watch as the "progressives" destroy the
economy of this country.
Congressional representatives in America exist to protect
our liberty, defend our borders, and pass laws that promote
a healthy free-market based economy so families and
businesses can grow and thrive. This concept has been lost
with the current Congress and Administration.
Vancouver, WA, June 12, 2010 - Today, John Koster
announced his endorsement from former Alaska
Governor and Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin.
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Sarah Palin
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The Palin endorsement,
released on
Facebook and
Twitter and read to delegates at the Republican
Party's State Convention in Vancouver on Saturday
afternoon, drew a big ovation from the enthusiastic
crowd. Palin wrote that she is "Proud to endorse
John Koster" and described John as a "pro-family,
pro-business, rock-solid commonsense conservative!"
Like Governor Palin, John
Koster believes that America's best days are ahead
of us; and that the United States, founded on
conservative principles, must confront the
challenges of the 21st century with integrity,
innovation, and determination.
John's love of family and
America prompted him to run for Congress. Like
Palin, John is concerned that the American Dream he
has experienced, will not be available to future
generations.
"Just as Governor Palin has
done in Alaska, I will go to Washington, DC and
stand firm against wasteful spending, higher taxes,
and the special interest groups that are destroying
our economy and our children's futures."
Koster, a third generation
Dairyman from Snohomish County, grew up with humble,
yet proud roots. John's parents were guided in
life by faith in God, love of country, and love of
family. "They were hard-working and most
importantly - they had integrity," said Koster.
As a businessman and public
servant, John Koster has the right experience to
represent the 2nd Congressional District Congress.
He was a three term State Representative in Olympia,
where he earned a reputation as a defender of family
values and a fiscal hawk. As a Snohomish County
Councilman, Koster has not only been a leader on the
county-level, he has been chosen by his peers to
serve on the board of directors of the National and
State Associations of Counties.
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Skagit GOP endorses candidates
PRESS RELEASE
For additional information call Bob Eberle,
206-396-0630
The Skagit Republican Precinct Committee
Officers met Thursday evening and by overwhelming votes endorsed candidates
for this year’s elections. Criteria for endorsement focused on
candidates representing traditional American values; viable campaigns; and
community service.
John Koster for Congress was the only
federal candidate endorsed.
Legislative candidates endorsed as follows:
District 10: Representative Barbara Bailey, and Representative Norma
Smith
District 39: Representative Kirk Pearson, and Representative Dan
Kristiansen
District 40, Pos 1: Mike Newman, and Dusty Gulleson
District 40, Pos 2: John Swapp
Skagit Co candidates as follows:
Skagit Co Commissioner, District 3: Robert Doobovsky
Skagit Co Sheriff: Herb Oberg
Skagit Co Assessor: Don Munks
Skagit Co Treasurer: Katie Jungquist.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mike
Newman for 40th, Pos 1
360-708-1419
mike.newman@century21.com
Dusty Gulleson for 40th,Pos 1
360-656-6263
dusty@gulleson.com
John
Swapp for 40th, Pos 2
360-770-3006
john@jetpoint.com
Robert
for Commissioner, #3
360-580-1244
robertforcommissioner@gmail.com
Herb
Oberg for Sheriff
360-661-6503
hwoberg@gmail.com
Don
Munks for Assessor
360-770-9821
dmunks@fidalgo.net
Katie
Jungquist for Treasurer
360-428-3818
sarco@fidalgo.net
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Less than a month until the primary! We are
doorbelling all over the district and meeting lots of new people.
Everywhere I go people are saying they are tired of government messing
up their businesses and their lives. We can turn this
around....and it begins with your vote. Help me continue to fight
for you.
Comcast
Newsmakers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSQzmDngVSA
You
can now follow me on Twitter. Go to
www.twitter.com/barbbaileywa10
Please visit the
TVW Web site to stay informed about my
committee activities, the Legislature and state government.
It is an honor to serve you.
Barbara Bailey's Legislative Page
Barbara Bailey,
CHA
CME
Washington State Representative
District 10
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For Washington State Representative
40th District - Position 2
Mike Newman will bring a strong, conservative
voice and common sense solutions to the challenges confronting the people of
the 40th District and Washington State.
Testimonial:
Fellow Conservatives and Independent Lovers of our Country,
I've known Mike Newman for several years and have found him to
be ethical and reliable in all of our interactions. Our most recent
team activity was to provide research and recommendation into the 2009
replacement of the Skagit County Assessor, culminating in the recent
appointment of Don Munks.
When Mike told me he is running for political office, I immediately
decided to endorse his candidacy because the ideals for which he stands,
are in strong contrast to the garbage that we have been force-fed by too
many of our so-called 'representatives of the people' during the past
several elections. I hope that you will take the time to read Mike's
statement below and to visit his website at
www.mikenewman2010.com.
If you like what Mike says, please consider donating a few hours and/or
a few dollars to his campaign, in the hope that this country can be
brought back from the muddy waters of Socialism, into which we are
rapidly sinking.
Thank You...and God Bless the USA!
Jack Arrington
cc/ Andy Stevens
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After serving my country, I began my 34 year career in law enforcement where
I have honed and developed these skills to continue the vigilant effort of
protecting others. Through the years, I have continued my efforts in
education, experience and volunteering with reflections back on honorable
achievements for which I carry extreme pride. With my love for Skagit County
and the diversity of its people, I wish to carry forth a vision that strives
to make us the safest and most livable place anywhere and a service that
always puts the citizen first.
ACHIEVEMENTS / HONORS RECEIVED
Graduated number one overall in the
WSCJTC Basic Police Academy
Implemented Community
Policing projects in north Snohomish County neighborhoods (National
Association of Police Organizations “Top Cop” award received)
Developed and
implemented the Sheriffs Office Crime Fighting Plan
Developed the
Proactive Criminal Enforcement (PACE) organization to combat DUI
(Meritorious Service Medal received for DUI suppression efforts) and 2 DUITF
Awards.
Developed the Precinct
Domestic Violence program
Developed the Mobile
Graffiti Reduction program
Developed the SWAT/HNT
Team (Meritorious Service Medal received)
Established the Peer
Support Team
Developed the “real
time” Firearms/Defensive tactics programs
Developed the Honor
Guard
Organizing and
commanded two WSCJTC Basic Law Enforcement Training Academies (1990 /1991)
Established the
Narcotics Dog program
Developed the Directed
Patrol Unit and concept
Developed the Most
Harmful Criminal Program
Developed essential
skills training for patrol (Letter of Commendation received)
Established the Cold
Case Team
Established the
Internet Crime Against Children Team
Established the
Snohomish County Multi-Agency Response Team (SMART) to investigate officer
involved fatalities.
Initiated Operation
Clean Sweep to reduce incidents of crime and gang activity in high call area
of South County. Established School Resource Officer in Mariner High School
as part of operation
Developed the Crime
Analysis and Intelligence Unit
Developed the Citizen
Patrol program
Developed Officer
Recognition program i.e., Citizen Commendation Program, Baton Award, and
Appreciation Chits
Four year winner of
the Police Fire Games “Toughest Competitor Alive” (TCA) competition
Developed a countywide
street gang suppression, intervention, prevention initiative – “Operation
Not Welcome Here”
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Swapp
Message from John
John Swapp
I am running for the Washington State House of
Representatives; second seat of the 40th District.
Recently I’ve been seeing indications of very
troubled times. I’m seeing more and more camp trailers and motor
homes parked next to someone’s house with power cables leading
to them. These are lit up at night and it’s clear that someone
has lost their home and is now living in the yard of family or
friends. My wife counted 20 within a 10 minute drive near
Sedro-Woolley. More people I talk to now are gardening and even
raising chickens in their back yards. I saw, in March, a realty
sign in Mt. Vernon advertising “rooms for rent”. Not houses or
apartments, but rooms. These things show me that people are
suffering from economic problems that we haven’t seen in this
country for generations and that they aren’t trusting government
to solve the problems.In fact, our
unresponsive, Democrat-controlled government has failed us
through years of over-taxation, over-spending and over-promising
while the economic crisis has deepened and many core businesses
in our local economy have faded, failed or moved away. The
burden of taxes and regulations in the State of Washington has
been gradually stifling the business community that would
normally be employing those people living in camp trailers.
In the world of small business when difficult
times come along, we cut costs, sometimes making drastic cuts.
Many small businesses have had to reduce staff, curtail new
equipment purchases, and most owners have reduced their own
salaries.While these are very
difficult times, we don’t have any problems we can’t solve if we
put people into office that have experience solving problems in
the world outside of politics.I am
a native of Anacortes and a graduate of Anacortes High School,
Skagit Valley College and Western Washington University.
I have hands-on experience in creating jobs
in a startup high-tech manufacturing business and maintaining a
payroll through 13 years of operation.
Those people who know me personally will tell you
that I am honest, fair and will fight tenaciously for what is
right.I request that the citizens
of the 40th district team up with me and back my campaign and
elect me to the Legislature in November where I will work toward
reasonable and practical solutions.
John Swapp, candidate 40th district
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