Kansas Farm Bureau Backs Huelskamp for Congress
DODGE CITY – Tim Huelskamp announced today that he had received the endorsement of the Kansas Farm Bureau in his bid for U.S. Congress.
“More than ever before, farmers, ranchers and rural Kansans need a strong voice in Washington,” said Kansas Farm Bureau President Steve Baccus, a grain farmer from Ottawa County. “Tim Huelskamp understands our challenges and we look forward to helping elect him to the U.S. House.”
For the full release, including audio from the press conference, click here.
Huelskamp Comments on Primary, Ready for General
DODGE CITY – Tim Huelskamp tonight released the following statement about the primary election:
“This was a hard-fought race, and I had some very worthy opponents. My focus going forward is going to be advancing the conservative principles that I’ve campaigned on.”
Huelskamp also made a statement about the general election:
“I look forward to a spirited debate on the issues with Mr. Jilka. The voters will have a clear choice in November between a candidate who supports bigger government and Obamacare and one who will lead the fight against the liberal policies of Pelosi and Obama. I look forward to that debate.”
Former Barnett Running Mate Endorses Huelskamp
DODGE CITY – Susan Wagle, State Senator, Wichita, has endorsed Tim Huelskamp for Congress. Stated Wagle "I supported Jim Barnett for Governor four years ago, and even served as his running mate, hoping to take State government out of the hands of liberal incumbent Governor Kathleen Sebelius."
Wagle continued, "However, since 2006, our political environment has turned for the worse. Now that Washington D.C. and our Congress is firmly under the control of President Obama and Congresswoman Pelosi, we need a fighter in Washington who will stand firm against their left wing agenda and work hard to take our Country back. Our only chance to take this Nation back is to elect genuine, unwavering, conservatives to Congress and the U.S. Senate in 2010."
Wagle further stated, "If Republicans in the First District want to be a part of the National revolution against Obama and his liberal policies, I ask them to join me in supporting Senator Tim Huelskamp for Congress. They should reject the last minute deceitful attacks that have been flooding the First District and distort the Huelskamp record. They should send Kansas State Senator Tim Huelskamp, a strong conservative, to Congress. I am confident Senator Huelskamp will dedicate his energy and his political expertise to taking back our Country."
Huelskamp Endorsed by CWF and Eagle Forum
DODGE CITY – As a sign of his campaign’s growing momentum, Tim Huelskamp announced today the support of two key national conservative organizations, Eagle Forum PAC, and Campaign for Working Families.
Gary Bauer, Chairman of Campaign for Working Families, said of Huelskamp: “Your tireless leadership in support of pro-family, pro-life, pro-free enterprise policies is greatly valued by CWF and all our members. I’m proud to stand with you in the fight for faith, family, and freedom!”
Huelskamp spokesman David Ray responded to today’s endorsements by saying: “It’s clear that the momentum in this race is on our side. The fact that no other candidates have drawn any significant support from conservatives in Kansas or nationwide is a testament to how well conservatives are coalescing around Tim’s message of proven conservative leadership.”
For the full release, click here.
Kansas State Rifle Association Endorses Huelskamp for Congress
DODGE CITY – Tim Huelskamp, Republican candidate for Congress in the Big First, announced today that he had received the endorsement of the Kansas State Rifle Association (KSRA).
Huelskamp has won every 2nd Amendment endorsement in the race for Congress, having been previously endorsed by both the NRA and Gun Owners of America.
For the full release, click here.
NRA Endorses Huelskamp for Congress
DODGE CITY – Tim Huelskamp, Republican candidate for Congress in the Big First, announced today that he had received the endorsement of the National Rifle Association (NRA).
The NRA endorsement is one of the most sought after endorsements in any Republican primary.
“[Tim Huelskamp] is the only candidate in this congressional race who is tested and proven with a perfect pro-gun voting record,” said NRA Director of Federal Affairs Charles Cunningham.
Huelskamp in Driver’s Seat in Big First Fundraising
As the 2nd quarter financial reports became public on Thursday night, Tim Huelskamp continues to dominate the cash on hand totals among all the candidates in the Big First.
With only 18 days left in the race, Huelskamp posted a cash on hand total of $391,796. This dominating total leaves Huelskamp in the driver’s seat for the remaining few days of the campaign, with a cash on hand lead of over 80% more than Barnett and a cash on hand lead of twice as much more than Wasinger and Mann.
“This cash on hand total puts Tim Huelskamp in a commanding position to win this race over the last 18 days,” said Huelskamp spokesman David Ray. “Cash to spend on voter contact is the number that matters in these final days, and Huelskamp is running away with it.”
Two Hutchinson Lawmakers Endorse Huelskamp
Tim Huelskamp, Republican candidate for Congress in the Big First, announced today the endorsements of two Republican lawmakers representing Hutchinson and Reno County, House Speaker Mike O’Neal and State Senator Terry Bruce.
“Tim Huelskamp is a principled conservative,” said Speaker O’Neal. “I know voters can trust Tim because I’ve seen him fight for limited government and lower taxes, even if it wasn’t politically convenient to do so.”
“In the Senate, I’ve seen Tim go to bat for the conservative principles he believes in,” said Senator Bruce. “When it comes to cutting taxes and fighting wasteful spending, nobody in this race is more reliable than Tim Huelskamp.”
Huelskamp Applauds Supreme Court Decision on 2nd Amendment Rights
DODGE CITY – Tim Huelskamp, Republican candidate for Congress in the Big First, released the following statement this morning in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in McDonald vs. Chicago:
“This is a great victory for friends of the 2nd Amendment,” said Huelskamp. “As the only candidate in this race who signed the NRA’s amicus curiae brief in favor of this decision and has a perfect record in favor of the 2nd amendment, I am excited to see the Supreme Court defending our Constitutional rights.”
Huelskamp Launches New TV Ad "Reputation"
DODGE CITY – Tim Huelskamp, Republican candidate for Congress in the Big First Congressional District, announced the launch of his third television ad today, entitled “Reputation.”
The television ad is a positive spot that focuses on Tim Huelskamp’s reputation as a no-nonsense conservative who is willing to buck the party establishment and do the right thing. The ad also highlights Huelskamp’s record as the only candidate running for the First District Republican nomination with a proven history of standing up and fighting wasteful government spending.
Because of his proven conservative record, Huelskamp has been endorsed by Governor Mike Huckabee, Governor Rick Perry, Kansans for Life, The Club for Growth, Gun Owners of America, and dozens of other conservative leaders. While other candidates in this race talk about what they would do in Congress, Huelskamp has already shown that he is the kind of conservative fighter needed to take on the liberals in Washington and represent rural Kansas.
To view the video, look here:
A script of the ad is below:
“They say he’s an outsider… a reformer… a no-nonsense conservative.”
“… Tim Huelskamp.”
“Tim has rooted out government waste… fought Obamacare… and never voted for a tax increase!”
“He went against his party leaders and was kicked off his committee for bucking the establishment and fighting wasteful spending…”
“In Congress, Tim Huelskamp will work to balance the budget and fight reckless spending.”
“I’m Tim Huelskamp and I approve this message.”
CWA Kansas President Endorses Huelskamp
DODGE CITY – Today, Kansans for Huelskamp announced that Judy Smith, president of Concerned Women for America of Kansas, offered her personal endorsement to Tim Huelskamp for Congress in the Big First.
Concerned Women for America’s federal PAC has already endorsed Huelskamp and is nation's largest public policy women's organization. CWA focuses on six major issues, including protecting life, families, and religious liberty.
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Huelskamp Launches New TV Ad "Home"
Tim Huelskamp, Republican candidate for Congress in the Big First Congressional District, announced the launch of his second television ad today, entitled “Home.”
The television ad is a positive spot that highlights the Huelskamp story about a family farmer from Western Kansas who has taken his fight for conservative values to the legislature, where he has become the leading voice for cutting taxes and fighting wasteful government spending. Because of his proven record, Huelskamp has become one of Kansas’ leading conservatives.
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Huelskamp Announces Over 30 Legislative Endorsements
Senator Tim Huelskamp today announced the endorsements of 31 members of the Kansas House and Senate who are enthusiastically endorsing his campaign for Congress. The list includes Representatives and Senators representing all or part of 28 counties in the First District.
Huelskamp Blasts Parkinson Over Vetoes
Senator Tim Huelskamp today released the following comments about Governor Mark Parkinson’s vetoes of his two budget amendments concerning EPA regulations and the defunding of Planned Parenthood:
“By vetoing these provisions, the Governor has thrown his political support to left-wing political interests like Planned Parenthood and those who push the alarmist global-warming agenda,” said Huelskamp. “The vast majority of Kansans want their elected officials to stop taxpayer funding of abortions, combat Obama’s cap-and-tax proposal, and resist an out-of-control EPA. Governor Parkinson is ignoring the voice of hard-working Kansans.”
Tony Perkins Endorses Tim Huelskamp for Congress
DODGE CITY – Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council, announced today his personal support for Tim Huelskamp in the Republican primary for Kansas’ First Congressional District. The endorsement stressed Huelskamp’s commitment to protecting life and families in Kansas and his commitment to curbing out-of-control government spending.
Huelskamp Has Strong Performance At Hays Debate; Stresses Conservative Credentials
DODGE CITY – This evening, all of the candidates for the Big First met on the campus of Fort Hays State University to debate the issues in front of a large crowd. Out of all the candidates that attended, Senator Tim Huelskamp stood out by stressing his proven conservative record and his strong support for Kansas agriculture and rural America.
Huelskamp Launches First TV Ads of Campaign
DODGE CITY – This morning, Tim Huelskamp, Republican candidate for Congress in the Big First, launched the first television ad of the campaign. The ad, titled “Tax Day,” runs 30 seconds in length and is a positive, issue-oriented profile of Senator Huelskamp and his record of fighting for lower taxes. Huelskamp is the first candidate in the race for First District Congress to begin advertising on television.
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Texas Governor Rick Perry Endorses Huelskamp
DODGE CITY – This morning, the Congressional campaign of Tim Huelskamp (R-Fowler) announced that they have received the endorsement of Texas Governor Rick Perry. Governor Perry has emerged as a leading conservative voice in the Republican Party, and Senator Huelskamp said he was honored to receive Perry’s endorsement.
In a letter to the citizens of Kansas, Governor Perry said: “There is only one candidate in this race that will keep the state of Kansas and our nation moving forward in the right direction, and that’s Tim Huelskamp…I do not make this endorsement lightly and only offer my support when I am certain of a candidate’s strong conviction…Tim is without a doubt one of those candidates and I am proud to offer my endorsement of his campaign.”
Huelskamp Continues to Dominate Fundraising
DODGE CITY – For the fifth consecutive quarter, Senator Tim Huelskamp outraised all six of his Republican primary opponents, posting contributions totaling a haul of $128, 974 raised in the first quarter of 2010. Huelskamp ended the quarter with an outstanding $530,582 in the bank.
Senate Passes Huelskamp EPA Resolution Overwhelmingly, 34-3
DODGE CITY – With an overwhelming Senate vote of 34-3, the Kansas Senate passed SR 1809 today, the resolution condemning the controversial recent EPA “endangerment finding” that greenhouse gasses (including methane and carbon dioxide) are “harmful pollutants.” The measure was sponsored by Senator Tim Huelskamp, candidate for Congress in the Big First.
“It is clear to me that the EPA and the Obama Administration are attempting to foist a massive new regulatory scheme upon America via bureaucratic fiat,” said Huelskamp. “Taking such a route not only bypasses the normal avenue of input from the American people, it also circumvents the federal legislative process. And the reason is simple - because Congress and the American people refuse to support and pass their radical cap-and-trade bills.”
For the full release, click here.
For the Kansas Liberty article covering this issue, click here.
Huelskamp Denounces Vote on Obamacare;
Pledges to Fight for Repeal
DODGE CITY – Tim Huelskamp, Republican candidate for Congress in the First District, released the following statement on yesterday’s healthcare vote:
“The House vote on healthcare ‘reform’ puts our nation in peril. Out-of-touch liberals like Nancy Pelosi have chosen to raise our healthcare premiums, dictate what coverage we should and should not have, and force us taxpayers to subsidize abortions,” Huelskamp said. “This backroom deal, bought with blatant bribes for certain members of Congress, will destroy jobs and increase taxes. If elected, I will work tirelessly to make sure this legislation is repealed.”
On Eve of Obamacare Vote, Huelskamp Urges Congress to Cast a “No” Vote
DODGE CITY – Just hours before a House vote on the Obama/Pelosi healthcare proposal, Senator Tim Huelskamp urged Kansas’ Congressional delegation to vote against its passage, particularly Rep. Dennis Moore, who is currently in favor of a government takeover of healthcare.
“The will of the American people on this issue could not be clearer,” said Huelskamp. “Despite the townhalls, the TEA Parties, and the countless letters and phone calls to Congressional offices, liberals in the Congress seem determined to ram this new government takeover through Congress, and liberal Dennis Moore is helping lead the way.”
Huelskamp Blasts Obama’s Healthcare Summit
DODGE CITY – Senator Tim Huelskamp, Republican candidate for Congress in the First District, released the following comments today on the much-anticipated healthcare summit in Washington, D.C.:
“If President Obama and the Democratic Congress were serious about bipartisanship, they wouldn’t introduce their ‘new’ healthcare bill and threaten to use the nuclear option to bypass senate rules just days before their summit with Republicans,” Huelskamp said. “There are conservative ideas to reform healthcare in this country, such as enacting tort reform and breaking down laws that prohibit healthcare portability, but Congressional Democrats are unwilling to listen to the American people. This healthcare summit presented a real chance for bipartisan legislating, yet the President has turned it into a PR stunt.”
Huelskamp Ends Quarter with More Than Half a Million Raised; Raises Money From All 69 Counties
DODGE CITY – As of the end of the 4th quarter of 2009, Huelskamp will have grossed a grand total of $556,000 for his Congressional campaign -- and will report roughly $480,000 cash on hand.
"If you ask me, the astonishing thing is the cash on hand number," said Huelskamp fundraising consultant Erin DeLullo. A lot of campaigns raise a lot of money, but have little to show for it in the end. Senator Huelskamp has consistently demonstrated both the ability to raise money -- and the ability to spend it wisely. That's what you look for in a successful campaign."
Huelskamp Announces Campaign Contributors in All 69 Counties of the Big First
DODGE CITY – In advance of the upcoming filing of the 2009 4th quarter campaign finance reports, Sen. Tim Huelskamp announced today that his campaign has been able to secure a financial contribution from every one of the 69 counties in the Big First Congressional District.
Huelskamp Unveils New Website and Online Petition to Defund Planned Parenthood
DODGE CITY – This morning, Tim Huelskamp, Republican candidate for Congress in the First District, unveiled a new website and online petition to assist his effort to defund Planned Parenthood of taxpayer dollars during this legislative session. The website, www.defundplannedparenthoodks.com, went live on Friday morning. Huelskamp is set to announce the online petition during his speech at the March for Life Rally, held on the steps of the Kansas Supreme Court later this morning. The announcement coincides with the 37th anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade.
Huelskamp said: “The majority of Kansans are pro-life, and the majority of Kansans don’t approve of taxpayer dollars being funneled to groups who perform abortions. That is why I’m launching this online petition so that the citizens of Kansas can have the voice in this process that they deserve.”
The petition signatures will be gathered and delivered to Governor Parkinson’s desk should Huelskamp’s measure be adopted by the legislature. Last year, Governor Parkinson vetoed Senator Huelskamp’s proposal, even though it won the support of a majority of both legislative houses.
Huelskamp Endorsed by Congressman Ron Paul
DODGE CITY – Senator Tim Huelskamp is proud to announce the endorsement of current Congressman and former presidential candidate Ron Paul (TX-14).
Dr. Paul said: “I am proud to endorse Republican candidate Tim Huelskamp for Congress."
“Tim Huelskamp will do the work to fight for lower taxes and spending and for more freedom in Washington. I have been very impressed by Tim’s record of fiscal responsibility. We need people like Tim Huelskamp voting with me in Congress.”
“The American people need more than just another vote. They need a man of principle who will always stand up and fight. They need a citizen politician who will represent THEM. Tim Huelskamp is just that kind of individual.”
Huelskamp Signs Club For Growth Pledge To Repeal ObamaCare
DODGE CITY – Today, Senator Tim Huelskamp, Republican candidate for Congress in the Big First Congressional District of Kansas, pledged to sponsor and support legislation to repeal any government takeover of healthcare that occurs in 2010.
“Healthcare is one of the most intimate and personal decisions an individual or family can make.” Huelskamp said. “It is a decision that should be unimpeded by government mandates and bureaucracy.”
Senator Huelskamp to Continue Effort to Defund Planned Parenthood
FOWLER – Sen. Tim Huelskamp (R-Fowler) announced today that he will continue his previous efforts to defund Planned Parenthood of the taxpayer funding they receive from the state of Kansas. Planned Parenthood is the largest abortion provider in the United States and promotes abortion as a means of “family planning” and routinely uses taxpayer dollars to fund their operations.
