BATAVIA. Joined by fellow Batavia businessman, Jeff Sloss, former 14th Congressional District candidate Jim Purcell will host a Meet and Greet event for State Senator Chris Lauzen.
"It isn't often that we have an opportunity to have a Real Republican and his wife share their evening visiting with his employers, the people of the 25th District" Purcell said.
Sloss added, "Chris Lauzen is living proof that there are actually some good people in politics. He calls it as he sees it, has always resisted special interests, and does not 'drink the kool-aid.'"
The event will be held on Thursday January 28th from 7-9PM at the Tanglewood Hills Clubhouse (2701 Limestone) in Batavia. To attend, please contact Jeff Sloss at jeff@floodnot.com or Jim Purcell at jpheismn@comcast.net .
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Friday, December 4, 2009
Purcell: Not leaving the war, just changing battlefields
The excitement generated by Jim and his campaign has brought about opportunities in other races that require him to leave the Congressional race and "leave his options open."
Purcell Keeps Options Open
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CONTACT: Kristin McCarter 615-598-2786
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 2009
Purcell Keeps Options Open
BATAVIA. Joined by his wife, Jill, Batavia businessman Jim Purcell announced today the end of his campaign for the Republican nomination to the 14th Congressional District, citing his desire not to divide the conservative vote.
“My decision today is to ‘take one for the team.’ It is extremely important that Republicans take back the 14th Congressional District from Bill Foster and Nancy Pelosi. But the only way this will happen is if Republicans nominate a conservative candidate not plugged into the “establishment” that is responsible for losing our majority in Congress.”
Purcell said he is concerned that an Ethan Hastert victory in the primary would only lead to a Republican loss in the fall.
“Ethan is a very nice young man, but the reality is that his family is a liability in the General Election. Dennis Hastert is the very kind of Republican that voters resoundingly rejected in 2006. I don’t believe Ethan will be able to get past that, regardless of how far “right” he runs in the primary. Voters are tired of actors. They want real leadership.”
Purcell thanked all his supporters for their hard work and dedication during his campaign.
“The most satisfying part of my campaign was meeting some fantastic people from all over the 14th District. I was greatly humbled by the support I received and know that all the work put into my campaign was done not for me, but for our country and our children. I am proud to be a part of a community of so many patriots and I encourage them to continue the fight.”
Purcell said that his withdrawal from the Republican Primary does not mean the end of his involvement in politics.
“I continue to have a deep desire to help our community, our state, and our country. But as my wife has reminded me many times, ‘there are many ways to do that.’ As usual, she is right. So all I can say is ‘stay tuned, because I’m here to stay.’”
***Illinois State Senator Chris Lauzen may have comments. Please contact his office directly at 630-264-2334.***
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CONTACT: Kristin McCarter 615-598-2786
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 2009
Purcell Keeps Options Open
BATAVIA. Joined by his wife, Jill, Batavia businessman Jim Purcell announced today the end of his campaign for the Republican nomination to the 14th Congressional District, citing his desire not to divide the conservative vote.
“My decision today is to ‘take one for the team.’ It is extremely important that Republicans take back the 14th Congressional District from Bill Foster and Nancy Pelosi. But the only way this will happen is if Republicans nominate a conservative candidate not plugged into the “establishment” that is responsible for losing our majority in Congress.”
Purcell said he is concerned that an Ethan Hastert victory in the primary would only lead to a Republican loss in the fall.
“Ethan is a very nice young man, but the reality is that his family is a liability in the General Election. Dennis Hastert is the very kind of Republican that voters resoundingly rejected in 2006. I don’t believe Ethan will be able to get past that, regardless of how far “right” he runs in the primary. Voters are tired of actors. They want real leadership.”
Purcell thanked all his supporters for their hard work and dedication during his campaign.
“The most satisfying part of my campaign was meeting some fantastic people from all over the 14th District. I was greatly humbled by the support I received and know that all the work put into my campaign was done not for me, but for our country and our children. I am proud to be a part of a community of so many patriots and I encourage them to continue the fight.”
Purcell said that his withdrawal from the Republican Primary does not mean the end of his involvement in politics.
“I continue to have a deep desire to help our community, our state, and our country. But as my wife has reminded me many times, ‘there are many ways to do that.’ As usual, she is right. So all I can say is ‘stay tuned, because I’m here to stay.’”
***Illinois State Senator Chris Lauzen may have comments. Please contact his office directly at 630-264-2334.***
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Purcell to Obama: America Needs Decisive Leadership
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CONTACT: Kristin McCarter 615-598-2786
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 2009
Purcell to Obama: America Needs Decisive Leadership
BATAVIA – Batavia businessman Jim Purcell, Republican candidate for the 14th Congressional District, issued the following statement regarding President Obama's speech on the American policy in Afghanistan:
"I'm very concerned about a Commander in-Chief who wants to dip his toe in the water and leave at the same time. It seems that the President wants to play both sides of the fence… again. We need decisive leadership. We can’t afford to wait 3 months for a decision that is the equivalent of being “almost pregnant.” When you go to war, you have to go “all in.” Otherwise, it’s not worth it."
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Purcell: 2010 will be a Big Year for Republican Candidates— but what about Republican Voters?
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CONTACT: Kristin McCarter 615-598-2786
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 2009
Purcell: 2010 will be a Big Year for RepublicanCandidates— but what about Republican Voters?
BATAVIA. Batavia businessman Jim Purcell, Republican candidate for the 14th Congressional district, released the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s historic vote to move forward with debate on the Obama/Reid Healthcare Bill:
“Yesterday’s party line vote to move forward a $2.5 TRILLION so-called ‘health care reform’ bill demonstrates just how out of touch Democrats are with most Americans. Next year could make the 1994 Republican Revolution look like a small-town parade by comparison. But the sad reality of recent history is that what has been good for Republican candidates has not always been good for Republican voters.
“Republicans lost control of Congress in 2006 because the American people lost confidence in the GOP’s ability to lead the country. And for good reason. Instead of being the conservative change our country needed, the GOP became part of the problem.
“Now, Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, and Bill Foster are getting their chance to show the American people just how incompetently they govern. Republicans can win in 2010—but not with the same kind of Republicans that lost our majority in 2006.
“I believe I am the only candidate running in the 14th Congressional with the ability to inspire the confidence of Republican and Independent voters in the district feeling disenfranchised by ‘politics as usual.’
“Restoring the confidence of voters will defeat Bill Foster and Barack Obama next fall, but, more importantly, start rolling back the failed policies of the last 20 years and ensure our children have a prosperous future.”
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Purcell: Newt is part of the problem, not the solution
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CONTACT: Kristin McCarter 615-598-2786
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 2009
Purcell: Newt is part of the problem, not the solution
BATAVIA – Batavia businessman Jim Purcell, Republican candidate for the 14th Congressional District, issued the following statement regarding former Speaker Newt Gingrich’s endorsement of Ethan Hastert:
“Newt Gingrich is very good at talking like a conservative. But the reality is when he was Speaker of the House, the federal government grew to a size that Bill and Hillary Clinton never dreamed of. Republicans like Newt Gingrich lost us our majority in Congress in 2006 and could seriously hurt us in 2010. Republican voters want a candidate who will fight for the conservative principles that made our nation great, not a politician who is all sizzle and no steak.”
A brawl the GOP needs
A surprisingly great article from the Washington 'comPost.' It sounds exactly like my press release "Bring it on" from last week.
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For Sarah Palin, with her personality and history, to tell Rush Limbaugh that Republicans should welcome primary fights within their own ranks is hardly surprising.As much as it may pain her many critics, she also has a lot of history on her side.
Many Republicans, looking at the recent fiasco in New York's 23rd Congressional District, argue that the endorsement by Palin and her talk-radio buddies of a rigid right-winger running on the Conservative Party ticket cost Republicans a House seat they had held for more than a century. They worry that the populist anti-establishment "rogues" like Palin will kill GOP prospects for a comeback in 2010 by backing ideologues in many other primaries and scaring off independents and moderate Republicans
They are wasting their breath on Palin, who got to be governor of Alaska by knocking off incumbent Gov. Frank Murkowski in a Republican primary in 2006. When she told Limbaugh, "What I appreciate about the Republican Party [is] we have contested, aggressive, competitive primaries," she had that fight in mind.
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