Posted on 04/04/2006 6:03:17 PM PDT by wagglebee
Former U.S. House Speaker and conservative movement hero Newt Gingrich Tuesday announced his support for Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Blackwell.
"Ken Blackwell is a man, cast in the mold of President Ronald Reagan, with powerful ideas that will empower individuals and spur job creation in the Buckeye State," said Gingrich. "His new ideas, new strategies and new solutions will set Ohio back on the right path."
"I am honored to have the support of a true hero in the conservative movement," said Blackwell. "The overwhelming support of conservative leaders is a testament to my adherence to the core principles that have made the Republican Party the nation's party of ideas and progress."
Blackwell has received endorsements from Ohio Right to Life, Cincinnati Right to Life, the Republican National Coalition for Life (RNC for Life), Concerned Women for America, The Eagle Forum, Family First and Moms for Ohio.
Blackwell is also endorsed by the Fulton, Hamilton, Miami and Summit county Republican parties. In January, he reported the highest GOP fundraising totals in the last campaign finance period, out-raising his opponent by more than $700,000 in the last year. He leads all candidates for governor with over 12,000 individual campaign contributors, with an average gift of $167.87.
He enjoys double-digit leads over his opponent among Republican primary voters in five polls released within the last 30 days. The primary is slated for May 2nd.
Ping!
Not terribly surprising news.
It looks better for Ken Blackwell every day.
Rockin right, RING AWAY!
Blackwell for Governor Ping!
Ping! :)
Kind of a no-brainer here.
Good stuff. The polls look good too. Not that one can trust polls, but they all have Ken up by more than 10%. It should be higher, but that's good with only a few weeks to go.
I think he'll win the primary by a nice margin.
Bumpity bump!
(Bumper sticker's going on the car tonight!)
And Mr. Delay falling onhis sword in the same news cycle???
Is Mr. Gingrich working behind the scenes???
What polls are you reading? Could you send me a link? All that I've seen have Blackwell trailing badly.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/March%202006/Ohio%20Governor%20March.htm
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/February%202006/Ohio%20Governor%20February.htm
Leading in the PRIMARY polls........against Petro.
The mastermind behind the Republican "Revolution". He lives!
"conservative movement hero Newt Gingrich"
Uh, NO. Newt cheated on his wife. Sorry. Not a hero, nothing to see here, move along.
What a surprise. Not really!!! More good news for JKB. In case you NE Ohioans don't know, there is a Blackwell HQ that has opened up.
Midtown Shopping Center
1920 Snow Road Parma
During the week I know there are people there after 4:00. I'm sure they're open earlier on the weekends. There are phone banks and computer access there too(I think).
Then quit surfin' the Net and get back out there!!! ;-)
Thanks for all the hard work, trying to get some more conservatives in office.
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