WICHITA, KS – Veteran and businessman Mike Pompeo today commented on Northrop Grumman’s decision to halt its bid process for the Air Force tanker contract.

 

“I know from personal experience as an aircraft component manufacturer that the skill and work ethic of Kansas aviation workers is second to none,” Pompeo said. “Northrop Grumman’s decision to pull out of the bidding process is an acknowledgement that the Air Force requirements can best be met by an aircraft that is built in substantial part right here in the 4^th District of Kansas.”

 

The selection of Boeing by the Department of Defense to build the next fleet of air refueling tankers would translate into hundreds of jobs in south central Kansas, home of the best and most talented aviation workers in the industry,” concluded Pompeo.

 

The leaders of four of the largest aviation companies and employers in the 4^th District recently endorsed Pompeo in the 4^th District Congressional race. Dozens and dozens of hard working machinists, engineers and other aircraft manufacturing workers are also on board the continually expanding Pompeo Team.

Click here to view a PDF document of the news release.

 

As unbelievable as it seems, each of the events came off without a hitch.  Registration systems went smoothly, programs and invitations were printed and perfect, contributions were received and properly deposited, food was made and delivered to Ms. Glendon's hotel room, clergy were entertained, banners were hung, taken down, and hung again, books were signed, questions were asked, the campaign office was tidied up and CLEANED, buttons, palm cards and bumper stickers were hauled everywhere, voters were registered, new volunteers were secured, fabulous pictures were taken throughout the events, and MORE! 

 

In addition to the event volunteers, we had another group of volunteers who worked for two months raising campaign contributions in conjunction with Ms. Glendon's visit.  And, yet another group of volunteers that focused on event promotion and protocol.  Not bad!

Most all of you have heard Mike brag about this campaign's volunteer base – well over 1,000 volunteers to date.  While that alone is astounding, here's what I find especially exciting: we have the most talented, experienced, successful, capable and good at heart group of volunteers of all ages working side by side!  I ask you...what could be a better or more telling reflection of a candidate than the faces of his/her volunteers and the results from their work?

I heard from Mary Ann just today and she is still in awe of the Kansas friendliness and warmth (she tells us that in Boston, people who don't personally know you, don't greet you, say hi and begin chatting!!) and wanted me to pass along her thanks to all of you for your hospitality.

You bless us tremendously. We could NOT do all this without you.  (And it SURE wouldn't be as fun!)  We promise you that we will continue to work as hard as we humanly are able to not only do the right things, but do them in a manner that honors your commitment.   And, we look forward to celebrating together in August and again in November. 

 

Thank you,

 

Susan Pompeo


 

 

Professor Glendon served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See from 2007 to 2009.  Her knowledge and passion for a government that respects human life in all forms and a government based on moral values directly relate to Kansans in the 4th District.

"Mike Pompeo's seriousness, capacity for hard work, personal integrity and intelligence will permit him to have an enormous impact on our nation's political culture," commented Glendon.  "He understands the moral issues surrounding the dignity of each human life and will be an incredibly effective spokesman for this great civil rights issue of our time," continued Glendon.
 

 

“With his military background, Mike is exactly the kind of voice for Kansas we need in Washington,” said Representative Crum. “In a time when our nation’s security is under attack and our servicemen and women are sacrificing so much, we need leaders with significant experience defending freedom for every American,” continued Crum.

 

Mike graduated from West Point, our United States Military Academy, and served our nation as a tank commander in Germany during the Cold War.

 

Crum, a long time Republican and practicing optometrist, has been the Representative from the 77^th Kansas House District since 2007. He is currently the Vice-Chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee and he also serves on the House Appropriations Committee.

 

“David’s endorsement in my run for Congress is most meaningful and,” said Mike Pompeo of Crum’s support, adding that, “David is a rock-solid state legislator who understands the importance of balancing our federal budget.”

 

Crum joins an already impressive list of legislators and former legislators endorsing for Mike Pompeo: 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The forum, hosted by the Montgomery County Republican Party, will be held in conjunction with the annual Lincoln Days event in Independence.

Join Team Pompeo on Saturday by wearing Pompeo t-shirts, buttons and stickers in support of Mike before, during and following the debate.

 

 

Team Pompeo will be in Independence much of the day Saturday, meeting with supporters and residents in Montgomery County prior to and following the forum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike Pompeo is one of only five U.S. House candidates to receive the Club for Growth PAC endorsement in this election cycle.  Last year the Club for Growth PAC endorsed Doug Hoffman in New York's 23rd Congressional District and has also endorsed Marco Rubio in the Florida Republican Senate primary.  

 

VIEW: Click here to read the official Club for Growth PAC endorsement release.

 

WICHITA, KS – Businessman and Army veteran Mike Pompeo continues to lead Republican primary candidates in the Kansas 4^th District Congressional race in both overall fundraising and cash on hand. The campaign finance reports available from the Federal Election Commission on Monday showed Pompeo raised more than four times the amount of money as the next closest candidate.

 

Pompeo’s fundraising from individuals within the 4^th District outpaced the combined 4^th District contribution total of all other candidates in the race, both Republican and Democrat.   Similarly, Pompeo had the support of nearly 500 contributors in the 4^th District, more than any other candidate from either party.

 

“The outpouring of support from the 4^th District has been both amazing and humbling,” said Pompeo.  “The people who will be most affected by the results of this race are the voters of the 4^th District. 

It’s clear that people across the district are convinced that our political elites have lost their way. The people of the district are excited about the opportunity to bring real change to Washington.”

 

Pompeo for Congress reports raising more than $429,000 in 2009. Comparatively, three of the four other Republican candidates in the race combined have raised approximately $150,000. Not included in that figure is Jim Anderson, whose campaign finance report is not available at this time. 

CLICK HERE: To view the complete news release in PDF format

 

WICHITA, KS – Team Pompeo will meet with residents of the 4^th Congressional District and across the state this weekend during Kansas Days in Topeka.

 

Mike Pompeo and his 4^th District Congressional campaign will host a reception on Saturday, January 30^th from 9:30a to 11:00a in the River-B room at the Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel. Mike and his staff will be available to meet with residents of the 4^th District, as well as fellow Republicans who share the same belief that America’s leadership in Washington has lost its way.

 

“I’m looking forward to good conversation and idea sharing among the state’s Republicans this weekend in Topeka,” Pompeo said. “I personally want to discuss the issues and problems facing Kansans from across the state before I arrive in Washington. It’s important to me to make sure I take good Kansas conservative beliefs and common sense back to Congress.”

 

 

WHAT: Team Pompeo reception at Kansas Days in Topeka

WHEN: Saturday, January 30^th, 2010 from 9:30a to 11:00a

WHERE: River-B Room, Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel

(1717 Topeka Boulevard - Topeka, KS 66612)


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For more information and schedules for Kansas Days in Topeka, visit the Kansas Day Club website at www.kansasdayclub.org.