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Recent Elections Bode Well For Gun Owners |
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Written by Gun Owners of America
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Friday, 26 May 2006 |
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Page 1 of 2 Friday, May 26, 2006
Ohio Governor
In Ohio, stalwart pro-gunner Ken Blackwell won the Republican
nomination for Governor. This November, Blackwell faces a grueling
battle against a moderate Democrat.
Gun Owners of America -- Political Victory Fund endorsed and
supported Blackwell in his primary win and will work hard in the
months to come to help push this friend of the Second Amendment to
victory in November. Visit Ken on the web at
http://www.kenblackwell.com.
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Ohio 4th Congressional
Also in Ohio, pro-gun state senator James Jordan won a primary for an
open U.S. House seat. In his two terms in the senate, Jordan has
proven himself to be a strong voice for the right to keep and bear
arms.
This seat, which opened up due to the retirement of Michael Oxley,
has been reliably Republican. Nevertheless, GOA-PVF will take
nothing for granted and will continue supporting Jordan vigorously.
The current representative is "C" rated by GOA, making Jordan's
victory an upgrade for gun owners' rights. Please visit Jim Jordan
on the web at http://www.jimjordanforcongress.com.
Idaho 1st Congressional
Gun Owners of America -- Political Victory Fund was the only national
gun rights group to endorse Bill Sali for Congress. Sali won a
brutal 6-way primary with 25% of the vote.
For 12 years in the state house, Sali was more than just a reliable
vote for conservatives; he is well known as a leader not afraid to
take on the establishment. National democrats have already made
known their plans to smear Sali as "too extreme." Learn more about
this pro-gun candidate at http://www.billsali.com.
Minnesota 6th Congressional
Conservative firebrand Michelle Bachman emerged victorious in a
Republican Party convention in mid-May, and will appear on the
November ballot.
In her first run at political office in 2000, Bachman took out a
28-year incumbent liberal Republican legislator. She has not looked
back since.
Probably no candidate in the country will be attacked as fiercely as
Michelle Bachman for standing up to the liberal anti-gun
establishment. Michelle's website is http://www.michelebachmann.com.
Nebraska 3rd Congressional
Pro-gun state senator Adrian Smith won the Republican primary for the
seat being vacated by Tom Osborne. The retiring representative
earned only a "C" rating from GOA, so even though this seat may not
change parties, it is a great improvement for gun owners.
Adrian Smith is "A" rated with GOA, not based on words only, but also
on his voting record in the state legislature. GOA-PVF looks forward
to working with Adrian Smith during this campaign and in the next
Congress. Adrian's website is http://www.joinadrian.com.
These are just a few of the races Gun Owners of America is watching
and working on for you. GOA's Political Action Committee is a vital
component to GOA's overall goal of protecting and restoring the
Second Amendment.
GOA will provide updates on other important primary races throughout
the summer.
Until then, have a safe and happy Memorial Day.
GOA Celebrates Electoral Wins
-- May was a good month at the polls for gun owners
Gun Owners of America E-Mail Alert
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Phone: 703-321-8585 / FAX: 703-321-8408
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