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The mud slinging has
started already and it’s more than six months before the
primary. Both of Mike’s Republican primary opponents are
attacking him, not about issues, or what’s important to you or for
the First District, but with baseless personal attacks. If you
follow politics, you know candidates go on the attack when
they’re behind and feel their campaigns slipping away
- especially six months out from the election.
Mike’s opponents, Bill Dix and Brian Kennedy, are practicing
“gotcha-politics,” trying to artificially generate issues to attack
Mike’s credibility.
As you know, Mike
started the Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant in 1978. For over
twenty years, Mike has been appearing in his own ads marketing his
restaurants. Now his opponents want him to stop that.
It's not always easy for a businessman to run for office because of
issues like this, but Mike plans to continue marketing his company
while also running a campaign. Mike has a responsibility to his 600
plus Iowa employees to continue marketing his company. The campaign
has checked with the FEC and it is in compliance with all federal
rules.
Over the last few
months, Mike has focused on introducing himself to voters and
talking about issues like immigration reform, property rights and
job creation - not engaging in attack style
politics.
Unfortunately, this is
only the beginning. As you can clearly see from the rest of
this email, Mike is leading in the race, and as long as this
continues, the political reality is that the attacks will
continue. Mike is ready for the challenge, because he knows
the future of the First District is at stake.
We want you to know, if
you ever hear something that doesn't sound quite right or have a
question about the campaign, please feel free to call the campaign
at (866) 648-MIKE or email Marti Meersman at marti@mikewhalen.com.
Mike has the
“Momentum” According
to the Poll Numbers:
Recent polling conducted
by the campaign shows Mike in a strong position as the clear front
runner. Among likely Republican primary voters Mike
garnered 31% of the vote, Bill Dix was second at 12% and Brian
Kennedy trailed with 6% of the vote. While we are six
months from the primary election, and the only poll that counts is
the one taken on Election Day, the research shows that people who
have had the opportunity to meet all three candidates are choosing
Mike as the candidate best prepared to take on the Democrat nominee
in the general election.
The poll was conducted
by McLaughlin and Associates of New York. McLaughlin is a
nationally recognized Republican polling firm that is known for
integrity and accuracy. Their client list includes Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger and U.S. Senator George Allen.
Mike has the
“Momentum” According
to Recent Fundraising Numbers:
During the last quarter
Mike showed a substantial lead in fundraising. But a closer look at
the numbers shows an even greater disparity between the
candidates.
Here are the results of
itemized contributions from people living in the 1st
District, not including contributions from the candidate.
Mike Whalen:
$44,750.00
Bill Dix:
$23,450.00
Brian Kennedy: $2,860.64
If you are able to help
Mike with a contribution, click
here and donate on-line.
Mike has the
“Momentum” in
Grassroots Organization:
As of time of this
email, 1,523 1st District Republicans have signed up to
vote for Mike. Hundreds of these
Republicans have indicated their eagerness to volunteer, take a yard
sign or host an event in their home for Mike. In fact, if
you’ve recently traveled Black Hawk County or across Hwy 20 from
Waterloo to Dubuque you’ve likely seen a “Mike! Mike! Mike!” Barn
sign.
WE NEED MORE LARGE SIGN
LOCATIONS! If you have a location for a “Mike! Mike! Mike!”
Barn sign please email Marti at marti@mikewhalen.com.
To get involved in Mike’s campaign, click here.
To donate to Mike’s campaign, click here.
To visit Mike’s website and read more about him, click here.
If
you’re interested in hosting a Fundraising House Party in your
community, please contact Andrea at 563-343-6252 or email her at andrea@MikeWhalen.com.
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