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LaHood unveils first TV ad

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* Press release…

Darin LaHood’s campaign today released its first television ad for the 2015 special primary election that takes place on Tuesday, July 7th.

The ad, titled “Conservative Leader”, outlines Darin LaHood’s proven conservative record of fighting for transparency, higher ethical standards for government and special interests, term limits, and Pat Quinn’s sixty-seven percent income tax hike. Darin will continue to push for these same conservative principles in Washington.

On transparency, higher ethical standards for government and special interests…Darin has authored and supported numerous pieces of ethics reform legislation for government officials and lobbyists. He introduced SB 3649, legislation that prohibits a sitting member of the Illinois legislation to become a lobbyist within one year of leaving office. Additional pieces of legislation supporting higher ethical standards are: SB 2263, SB 2265, SB 3646.

On term limits…Darin has been a long-time advocate for term limits in order to prevent career politicians on both sides of the aisle. He has introduced and/or supported SJRCA 41, SJRCA 19, SJRCA 69, all pieces of legislation that push for term limits in the Illinois General Assembly and the Executive Branch.

On Pat Quinn’s sixty-seven percent income tax hike…Darin has stood up to Pat Quinn’s income tax hike, not once but twice. Most recently, he was a sponsor of SR 1265, legislation that would prohibit a vote on taxes during a veto or lame duck session.

The ad begins today.

* The TV ad…

* Script…

I’m Darin LaHood.

In Springfield, I’ve worked to cut wasteful spending, led efforts to stop special interest giveaways and I fought Pat Quinn’s income tax hike.

Washington is in desperate need of conservative ideas and real reforms.

In Congress, I’ll work to stop the waste, bureaucracy, and special-interests that are holding our country back.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 9:42 am

Comments

I’ll play an old wordslinger game with this - “If our country is being held back, how come you are doing so well - Congressman-to-be?”

Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 9:47 am
The Gipper returns

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 9:59 am
Or is it The Griper”

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 9:59 am
Nepotism is alive and well in Illinois.

Comment by Under Further Review Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 10:00 am
“Washington is in desperate need of conservative ideas…”

Really? Seems like there’s plenty already.

Comment by Deep South Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 10:06 am
It’s a pass. A pretty straight forward vanilla approach. It’s not flashy, but it gets the job done. A lot of the people in that district already know him, or know of him. It’s a reminder call. Average, when average is more than good enough.

Comment by A guy Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 10:14 am
==It’s a reminder call. Average, when average is more than good enough.==

This.

Name awareness is priceless, if there are no big, well-known blemishes.

Comment by walker Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 10:23 am
Darin is a good guy and will be a solid representative.

Comment by Peoria Guy Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 10:29 am
PG, doesn’t look to be any potholes on the road he’s on.

Comment by A guy Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 10:32 am
Flynn signs have been up in BloNo for a few weeks now, just saw the first and only LaHood sign yesterday.

Comment by Rayne of Terror Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 10:42 am
footage of quinn not obama even though the latter is still in office and would be the sparring partner in dc. hmmm.

Comment by Shore Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 10:46 am
No mention of his father.

Comment by Joe Biden Was Here Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 11:01 am
==In Congress, I’ll work to stop the waste, bureaucracy, and special-interests that are holding our country back.==

Hire me as a consultant. I could have come up with that line. Do they teach that line in campaign management class?

Anyway, it’s a good ad. Simple. To the point. People already know him. He’s just making sure they know there’s an election I think.

Comment by Demoralized Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 11:17 am
Elect me, I’m ready to make some money…

Comment by Mouthy Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 12:08 pm
Demo, you’re hired!

Comment by A guy Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 1:09 pm
Is this LaHood from the “career politician” Ray LaHood family treating politics like a “family business?” So which of his opponents is Governor Rauner supporting?

Comment by DoubleStandardMuch Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 5:28 pm
Darin is a lot like Tori Spelling, the child of somewhat talented Father that made money in his chosen profession.

When he says he wants to cut waste, is he referring to spending like the $70,000 + that he billed the Town of Toulon to attend committee & council meetings a few years back?

Comment by Lost in Translation Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 8:21 pm
I would never support anyone that voted for pension theft. Think about it.

Comment by howard Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 8:25 pm
He has NEVER been helpful when we have had issues, whether with possible closures or cuts. When those of us, in his district, have made calls voicing our concerns -he just shuts the answering machine off. Way to be there for your constituents! If Schock wouldn’t have been targeted-LaHood wouldn’t be running ads.

Comment by Property of IDOC Wednesday, Jun 3, 15 @ 10:07 pm