ENDORSEMENTS
Independence Caucus (www.icaucus.org)
Illinois Conservative Action Network (Illinoisconservative.com)
ALIPAC (Americans for Legal Immigration)
The Coalition for National Referendum
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Independence Caucus Endorses Teri Newman for Congress in Illinois District 12
| The Independence Caucus has endorsed
Teri Newman as their choice for Congress in the seat currently held by
embattled Jerry Costello. |
Aug 21, 2010 – Calling her a "candidate America desperately
needs", the nationwide citizens group Independence Caucus has endorsed
Teri Newman over career politician Jerry Costello to take the 12th
Illinois Congressional District Seat. The powerful citizen's group vets
their candidates in a stringent procedure focused on integrity and
constitutional values and their vetting process takes several weeks
concluding with a taped candidate interview with the members of the
caucus and a vote on whether or not to endorse.
Independence Caucus has endorsed nothing but the highest caliber of
candidates and they focus on Constitutional Conservatives who believe in
ten core values of America and support the Constitution of the United
States as the last word in American Government.
"I'm thrilled to have been endorsed by I-Caucus" said a visibly
happy Mrs. Newman "as they have endorsed nothing but the best
conservatives who have the right vision for our great country" she
continued.
Mrs. Newman's opponent, the scandal-marred career incumbent Jerry
Costello was never considered for endorsement by the group as he does
not meet their stringent requirements for integrity, fiscal conservatism
and term limits.
The group is doing a huge event for all of their endorsed candidates
in Washington, DC as part of their efforts to get out the vote and will
be introducing their candidates to the national media at the I-Caucus
convention over the weekend of September 11th 2010 during the I-Caucus
2010 National Candidate Convention being held at The Omni Shoreham Hotel
and Conference Resort.
"I will be attending the 9-11 march on Washington as a featured
guest of the I-caucus and I am so looking forward to being with so many
true American Patriots" said Mrs. Newman.
Mrs. Newman's taped vetting interview can be heard here:
http://icaucus.ning.com/group/illinois/forum/topics/teri ...
Mrs. Newman is a successful businesswoman and resides in Highland Illinois.
Teri Newman signs Contract From America!
Illinois Conservative Action Network Endorses Teri Davis Newman for IL-12 Congressional Seat
| Republican Candidate Teri Davis Newman
Gains Momentum for the Illinois 12th Congressional Seat as Illinois
Conservative Action Network Backs the Southwest Illinois Businesswoman's
Bid for Out-of-Touch Incumbent Costello's Seat. |
Dec 07, 2009 – Teri Davis Newman gained more momentum in her bid
for the 12th Illinois U.S. Congress seat with the another important
endorsement. The Illinois Conservative Action Network gave the
Republican challenger their stamp of approval and endorsed her candidacy
for the seat currently held by Jerry Costello. This is the latest of a
growing list of endorsements for the outspoken firebrand who has been
hammering at the incumbent for supporting Nancy Pelosi's health care
bill and disregarding the wishes of the voters of the 12th district.
"Everyone hates Pelosi-care" stated Mrs. Newman "and Jerry
voted for it just like he votes the party line 98% of the time since
1988 and he doesn't care what the people want."
Mrs. Newman is adamant that she will be the "People's Congresswoman"
and pledges to have a town meeting at least twice a month somewhere in
the district. Congressman Costello hasn't held a town meeting in a
number of years and Mrs. Newman has been hammering him on that issue
along with taking nearly 3 million dollars in campaign contributions in
cycles when Costello was unopposed for re-election.
"Why does anyone need campaign donations when they have no opponent
in the election?" asks Mrs. Newman at her campaign speeches and follows
it with the question: "Do you really think Jerry's working for YOU?"
Support for the candidly outspoken challenger has been growing
throughout the district as Mrs. Newman campaigns tirelessly and her
popularity among the voters is growing rapidly as she hammers her
message home.
The Illinois Conservative Action Network (ICAN) identifies
incumbent candidates that have demonstrated a disdain for the
Constitution, or who simply follow the party line in an ill advised
obedience to party bosses that prevents them from working in the best
interest of their state or the country as a whole and works to defeat
them in primary contests and replace them with candidates like Mrs.
Newman who will honor the founding principles of limited government,
limited taxation, respect for private property, and individual liberty.
Teri Newman's Illinois 12th Congressional Bid Endorsed by The Coalition for National Referendum
| Teri Davis Newman has been
"enthusiastically endorsed" by The Coalition for National Referendum, a
conservative group that believes the voice and wishes of the people
should be heard by their elected officials. |
Nov 14, 2009 – Chairman Myron Goretzky of The Coalition for
National Referendum today announced that the Coalition "enthusiastically
endorses" Teri Davis Newman for Congress in the 12th Congressional
District of Illinois.
The group which originally started as a research organization is now
an advocacy organization which also represents thirty-four mainstream
organizations on the issue of National Referendum. The Coalition for
National Referendum believes, as did James Madison, a signer of the
United States Constitution and the 4th President of the United States,
that the "supreme authority" is the people. It is the organization's
belief that when the nation is faced with an unsolvable problem - an
issue that divides the American people, then a National Vote - a
National Referendum - should take place.
In the United States, 23 states have provisions for referendum and
initiative on the statewide level. In 49 states, amendments to the state
constitutions must be approved in a referendum. National Referendums
have taken place in many countries, including Canada, England, Ireland,
Italy, France, Denmark, and South Africa. Many countries have solved
"unsolvable"
problems by holding National Referendums. In South
Africa, a national referendum led to the end of apartheid. In Ireland,
national referendums have brought peace and stability.
The Coalition for National Referendum also believes that with the
decline in voting and the enormous impact that Political Action
Committees make by contributing to candidates, there are times when a
National Referendum on an issue would increase voter turnout and be the
honest way to settle an issue.
"I am determined to be accessible to the people of the 12th district
of Illinois because they are the ones I will have to answer to in every
election." said the candidate.
Mrs. Newman is on the ballot as a Republican running in a
traditionally Democratic district and is taking on a 23-year incumbent,
Jerry Costello.
"I am honored that the Coalition is endorsing my candidacy because I
believe their philosophy of hearing the voices of the people, and I am
committed to carrying out the wishes of the people of the 12th district
of Illinois." said the smiling Mrs. Newman when she received word of the
endorsement. She also stated:
"The people of the 12th district have been ignored for too many
years by their Congressional Representative and I am pledging to be
their voice in Washington and to have a town meeting somewhere in the
district at least twice a month."
This would be a huge change in policy as there hasn't been a town
meeting held by the incumbent Costello in a number of years. Mrs.
Newman's message has been met with widespread enthusiasm in the district
as she meets with her constituents during her daily campaign stops.
Mrs. Newman went door-to-door during the nominating period to meet with
the people of her district and to get their views on what is happening
in the country.
"It was an amazing experience to get to meet so many different
people and to hear what they had to say about the direction of the
country. I was thrilled that my message was so well received by
virtually everyone I spoke with and plan to continue my campaign by
meeting with as many of the voters of the 12th district as I can."
stated Mrs Newman.
The Coalition's website is http://www.nationalreferendum.org and Mrs. Newman's web site is located here: http://www.voteforteri2010.com.
