ICYMI: Music Legend Pat Boone Sings Praises of Ron Johnson

Music Legend Pat Boone

Sings Praises of Ron Johnson

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October 26, 2010                                                        703-807-2070 or mbkandrach@60plus.org

Alexandria, VA – Legendary entertainer Pat Boone, spokesman for a national non-partisan senior citizen group, announced today that Ron Johnson has won the 60 Plus Association’s Honorary Guardian of Seniors’ Rights award. Johnson is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Wisconsin.

Boone, still performing at concerts, was a recording, movie and TV star second to none in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, and had 38 top 10 hits during his career. Now a national spokesman for 60 Plus, Boone labeled Johnson a “fighter for the elderly.” Boone, 76, and his wife, Shirley, have been married for 55 years and reside in Beverly Hills, California.

The Association’s Guardian Award is presented to Democrats and Republicans in Congress based on their “senior friendly” voting records. The Honorary Award is given to those running for office and is based on their views on seniors’ issues.

“Ron Johnson can always be counted on to protect Social Security and Medicare,” Boone said. “Ron Johnson will be a tax cutter, protecting the pocket books of senior citizens. 60 Plus calls on nearly 5.5 million seniors nationally for support, so I believe I can speak on behalf of seniors when I say that they can count on Ron Johnson. Clearly, seniors will have no finer friend in the U.S. Senate than Ron Johnson.”

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The 60 Plus Association is an 18-year-old nonpartisan organization working for death tax repeal, saving Social Security, affordable prescription drugs, lowering energy costs and other issues featuring a less government, less taxes approach as well as a strict adherence to the Constitution.  60 Plus calls on support from nearly 5.5 million citizen activists.  60 Plus publishes a newsletter, SENIOR VOICE, and a Scorecard, bestowing awards on lawmakers of both parties who vote “pro-senior.”   60 Plus has been called, “an increasingly influential senior citizen’s group.”

ICYMI: Johnson Receives NRA Endorsement

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In case you missed it: Today, Manufacturer and U.S. Senate Candidate Ron Johnson received the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund endorsement. Upon receiving the endorsement, Johnson said “The National Rifle Association has a long and distinguished record of defending our Second Amendment rights, and I am proud to accept this endorsement for that reason. I will go to Washington to protect our constitutionally guaranteed rights and freedoms and will be a staunch defender of the Second Amendment.”

NRA-PVF Endorses Ron Johnson for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin

Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is endorsing Ron Johnson for election to the U.S. Senate in Wisconsin this November.

“We can count on Ron Johnson to defend the Second Amendment freedoms of Wisconsin’s law-abiding gun owners, hunters and sportsmen,” said Chris W. Cox, chairman of NRA-PVF.

Ron Johnson’s commitment to preserving the Second Amendment has earned him an “AQ” rating and endorsement from the NRA-PVF.

Johnson supports national right-to-carry reciprocity and efforts to reform the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. He also opposes reenacting the Clinton gun and magazine ban and believes sportsmen should have access to federally owned or administered lands for hunting, fishing, trapping and recreational shooting. Johnson has also vowed to vote against anti-gun Supreme Court nominees.

“Ron Johnson will be a strong voice in fighting ongoing efforts by anti-gun politicians to dismantle the Second Amendment,” Cox concluded. “We ask all Wisconsin gun-owners and hunters to vote Ron Johnson for U.S. Senate on November 2nd.”

Chris W. Cox is NRA’s chief lobbyist. He also serves as chairman of NRA-PVF. The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund is responsible for political candidate rankings. These are based on candidate voting records, public statements and responses to NRA-PVF questionnaires.

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Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues to uphold the Second Amendment and advocates enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the armed services.

Milwaukee Police Association Endorses Ron Johnson

[Oshkosh, WI] The Milwaukee Police Association officially endorsed Ron Johnson’s candidacy for United States Senate.   Ron Johnson has been a strong proponent of public safety and understands that protecting our communities is a top priority. As Senator, Johnson would ensure they receive the necessary resources to continue to keep our communities safe.

“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Milwaukee Police Association,” Johnson said.  “The fine men and women who protect the public in our state’s largest metropolitan area are on the front lines keeping our citizens safe and I am proud to have them stand with me in my candidacy for U.S. Senate.  I look forward to working together with them as they continue their commitment to protect our citizens and our great state of Wisconsin.”

“Ron Johnson absolutely realizes and appreciates the need for strong traditional public safety,” Milwaukee Police Association President Michael V. Crivello said.  “As Senator, Ron will fight to protect needed resources for cops, empowering the force to secure our neighborhoods and communities.”

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Outsider Johnson on Tuesday

Dairy Business Association Endorses Ron Johnson

ICYMI: DBA Endorses Ron Johnson for U.S. Senate

Link to the endorsement online:
http://www.widba.com/news_detail.php?id=95

Wednesday, September 08, 2010
DBA Endorses Ron Johnson for U.S. Senate
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The Dairy Business Association (DBA) is proud to endorse Ron Johnson for U.S. Senate.  He has the private sector experience to best represent Wisconsin in Washington D.C.

“At a time when our state and nation are facing a fiscal crisis, we need our elected officials to have everyday private sector experience…and Ron Johnson has that experience,” commented Laurie Fischer, DBA Executive Director.  “He has experienced the regulatory nightmare that Wisconsin dairy farmers have been struggling with for years.  Ron can rein in the over‑regulated atmosphere our government has created.”

“Ron knows that small businesses, including dairy farms, are the backbone of our economy.  He supports expanding agriculture markets to allow free trade to grow our economy,” said Jerry Meissner, President of DBA.

For more than 160 years, agriculture and dairy have driven the Wisconsin’s economy with dairy being the largest segment of Wisconsin’s $59 billion agriculture industry. The dairy industry contributes over $26.5 billion in economic activity each year and employs over 146,200 Wisconsinites.

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Wisconsin Grocers Endorse Ron Johnson

In case you missed it: Today, Ron received the Wisconsin Grocers endorsement.  Upon receiving the endorsement, Johnson said “I’m pleased to accept the endorsement of the grocers as an indication that in communities across the state, citizens and small business owners are seeking a new direction and more accountability from their elected officials.”

Read the Grocers’ Press Release:

WISCONSIN GROCERS ENDORSE RON JOHNSON FOR US SENATE

September 7, 2010–The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) Board of Directors voted to endorse Ron Johnson for U.S. Senate at their most recent board meeting in Milwaukee.

“The WGA Board is a good representation of the retail food industry and contains representatives of warehouses, distributors/suppliers, chain store operators, single store owners and the manufacturing industry,” said Board Chairman Brad Brooks from Affiliated Foods Midwest. “While discussing the race for Senator from the different perspectives, the Board agreed that Ron Johnson was the right choice for the grocery industry in Wisconsin, the best candidate to lead Wisconsin and represent all of our mutual interests.”

WGA Board Member Dave Kotwitz said, “In meeting with Ron Johnson I found him to be very genuine in his commitment to better government. Much of what he said or proposed was very common sense.”

“Grocers are the backbone of Wisconsin communities, and they have a good read on the needs of the citizens in their area,” Johnson said. “I’m pleased to accept the endorsement of the grocers as an indication that in communities across the state, citizens and small business owners are seeking a new direction and more accountability from their elected officials.”

“Employers in Wisconsin need someone in the US Senate who knows what it takes to run a business, meet payroll and deal with the mountains of federal red tape and regulatory compliance businesses are challenged with everyday,” said Brandon Scholz, President and CEO of the WGA. “We really need a new way of thinking when it comes to turning our economy around – it’s time for a change and a little common sense.”

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The Wisconsin Grocers Association Inc. represents more than 1,000 independent grocers, retail grocery chain stores, warehouses and distributors, convenience stores, food brokers and suppliers who employ over 66,000 people and generate more than $6 billion in annual sales in Wisconsin.