July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
Republicans rally troops (10/12/07)
By By TRAVIS MINNEAR-
Less than a month before Election Day, members of the Jay County Republican Party rallied the troops Thursday night.
Local GOP candidates, officeholders and supporters - in addition to a few state politicians - held their annual Lincolnia Club Fall Banquet. Attendees of the fundraising event recognized new office-seekers and focused on the state of the party for November's elections and beyond.
Speakers, including Portland Mayor Bruce Hosier, Indiana Treasurer Richard Murdock and several first-time candidates, talked campaign goals and accomplishments. The event was in the Women's Building at the Jay County Fairgrounds.
Most spoke about progress they say has occurred under Hosier and state Rep. Bill Davis, R-Portland, Dist. 33. They said economic development projects such as increasing manufacturing jobs in Portland and investing in new technology are hallmarks of progress under their party.
"This is a community that is on the move," Davis said.
Three candidates running for Portland City Council made their presence known by saying a few words. The crowd at the banquet listened as Michael Brewster, Donald Gillespie Sr. and Kent McClung discussed their candidacies and support for the party. Brewster is running for a spot in District 3, Gillespie is trying for the 4th District position, and McClung seeks a seat representing the city's 7th District.
The night's featured speaker was Murdock. The treasurer, a self-proclaimed history buff, talked about Abraham Lincoln and how the country overcame national adversities during his presidency to save the Union. He compared the divide in America during that time to what he called a crossroads currently facing the nation.
"We think we have tough times. (It) is nothing like what Lincoln went through," Murdock said.
Murdock also discussed similarities between sacrifices made during the Civil War and today. He praised military personnel for their bravery.
As Hosier and other candidates gear up for a new election cycle, they hope people look favorably upon their performances and ability to influence the future.
"We are at a critical time in history for rural Indiana," said Bryan Alexander, county chairman for the Republican Party.
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Local GOP candidates, officeholders and supporters - in addition to a few state politicians - held their annual Lincolnia Club Fall Banquet. Attendees of the fundraising event recognized new office-seekers and focused on the state of the party for November's elections and beyond.
Speakers, including Portland Mayor Bruce Hosier, Indiana Treasurer Richard Murdock and several first-time candidates, talked campaign goals and accomplishments. The event was in the Women's Building at the Jay County Fairgrounds.
Most spoke about progress they say has occurred under Hosier and state Rep. Bill Davis, R-Portland, Dist. 33. They said economic development projects such as increasing manufacturing jobs in Portland and investing in new technology are hallmarks of progress under their party.
"This is a community that is on the move," Davis said.
Three candidates running for Portland City Council made their presence known by saying a few words. The crowd at the banquet listened as Michael Brewster, Donald Gillespie Sr. and Kent McClung discussed their candidacies and support for the party. Brewster is running for a spot in District 3, Gillespie is trying for the 4th District position, and McClung seeks a seat representing the city's 7th District.
The night's featured speaker was Murdock. The treasurer, a self-proclaimed history buff, talked about Abraham Lincoln and how the country overcame national adversities during his presidency to save the Union. He compared the divide in America during that time to what he called a crossroads currently facing the nation.
"We think we have tough times. (It) is nothing like what Lincoln went through," Murdock said.
Murdock also discussed similarities between sacrifices made during the Civil War and today. He praised military personnel for their bravery.
As Hosier and other candidates gear up for a new election cycle, they hope people look favorably upon their performances and ability to influence the future.
"We are at a critical time in history for rural Indiana," said Bryan Alexander, county chairman for the Republican Party.
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