Testimonials from Republicans who are supporting Chris Carney's re-election
The welfare of our country must be a greater priority than party affiliation
"There are real problems out there which we're facing: high gas prices, skyrocketing heating bills, home mortgage costs, and the extraordinary price of the continued prosecution of the Iraq war. These are not problems that can be solved by right-wing ideology. They need practical solutions based on intelligent assessments of each individual case."
"Fortunately, we now have a Congressman who is dedicated to solving the problems of this district without subjugating himself to narrow political interest groups. In my brief acquaintanceship with Congressman Chris Carney, I have learned he understands that in government, you have to work hard to understand each issue--and then work even harder to carry out a solution."
"We are at a very crucial time in our national history when we must move forward with new solutions to the problems of this country. We cannot remain mired in old slogans and meaningless ideologies. This is a time when the welfare of our country must be a greater priority than party affiliation. Consequently, I am going to do everything possible to enable Chris Carney to remain in Congress and I am happy to say a great many Republicans friends of mine plan to do the same."
Karl H. Purnell,
Mifflinburg, PA
County Commissioners have found an ally in Congressman Carney
"As a Republican County Commissioner, I look for people who want to improve Montour County. The Commissioners have found an ally in Congressman Chris Carney. Chris has been there for us since day one. When we call, he is there for us. Pennsylvania needs more people like Chris Carney, working for the people and not for party politics."
Jack Gerst,
County Commissioner (R-Montour County)
Carney represents our moral and ethical values
"Two years ago, as a life-long Republican I supported Chris Carney for Congress because I believed we needed someone we could respect as our Congressman. Today, still as a Republican, I support Chris Carney for Congress because he has earned our respect.
"He has earned our respect for representing the moderate voices of both Democrats and Republicans in our diverse district. He has earned our respect for representing the moral and ethical values of the people of Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.
"As a Republican and the daughter of a Republican Congressman who served the people of his Central Pennsylvania district for 16 years, I am proud to support Chris Carney for Congress."
Susan Belin,
Waverly, PA
The right thing to do
"Doing the right thing isn't always easy, but when it comes to electing our Representative to the U.S. Congress in 2008, there is only one right thing to do. We must re-elect Chris Carney. The issues are clear, and so are the reasons. No matter what your party affiliation, the right choice is Chris."
"Although I'm a Republican, it's as plain as day that Chris Carney has represented us forcefully, fairly and well, starting with his outstanding record of holding town meetings, listening, responding, and acting in our behalf, getting results. His grasp of national issues, and how they must be addressed to meet our local needs is outstanding."
"Then there is his civility under stress and his absolute refusal to fall prey to the meanness that has characterized others. All of these are excellent reasons to re-elect Chris Carney. Oh yes, and one more reason. Chris Carney exemplifies the personal values and high moral standards that are sorely needed at this time in our history. We can't afford to let this election be about partisan politics as usual. I'm supporting Chris Carney because of his proven track record. He is the right man at the right time, for the right reasons. Regardless of your party affiliation, I hope you will support him too."
Lee Oakes,
Lords Valley, PA
Chris's resolve and courage represent us
"As a Republican and small business owner, I whole-heartedly support Chris Carney for re-election. Chris has shown that he listens and acts with the best interest of all the people he represents, even if it means not going along with ‘big business' and I appreciate his resolve and courage to represent us. Because of his family values and military service I am proud to proclaim to all that Chris is "our" Congressman. He's got the ‘right stuff' for all of us."
Scott Miskovsky,
Vandling, PA
Most fiscally responsible candidate running
"I am a Republican that will vote for the most fiscally responsible candidate running for US House of Representatives in my district. That candidate is Chris Carney."
"We need representation that will support pay as you go legislation and stop mortgaging our kids future. We need to make the hard decisions to move toward a balanced budget."
"Chris Carney has demonstrated that he will choose what is right for his constituents. His opponent spouts the same finely tuned rhetoric that belies the policies that have delivered record deficits and an economy that has not been good for the middle-class."
"I am a single father with sole custody of my three kids. Personally, I have had to make certain choices, trying to do what was best for my kids. Sometimes we need to sacrifice a little to make sure the next generation will not be in peril. I believe that Chris Carney will make decisions the way that I do: He will try to do what is right for those old enough to vote as well as the next generation. Those are hard choices to make sometimes, and Representative Carney has shown that he can make those choices."
"I believe Chris Carney will continue to represent me and the 10th district well; that is why I am happy to support him in 2008."
Bill Greenlaw,
Milford, PA
Carney is the right man for the job
"I am someone who votes Republican, but I am supporting Chris Carney. He is the right man for the job. He is supporting the veterans, I have three sons-two of them are veterans, and I know Chris Carney is fighting for them in Congress."
Ben Seacrist,
Springville, PA
Chris Carney believes in protecting Social Security
"As a conservative, you must spend only what is coming in, and don't touch social security. Chris Carney believes in protecting Social Security-and I'll vote for him because he is standing up for us. As a veteran, I know what Chris Carney stands for and he will always stand behind our troops as long as they are there."
Ken Spangenberg,
Clarks Summit, PA
Carney has shown so much leadership
"I'm a Republican who supports Chris Carney. I have been impressed with his term so far-he has shown so much leadership for a new Member of Congress. I like the way Congressman Carney works in a bipartisan manner to get issues addressed for the 10th Congressional district. With so much gridlock in Washington, it's refreshing to know that our Congressman can reach across the aisle to benefit the citizens in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Carney has my vote for his re-election."
Nicole Jarocha,
Clarks Summit, PA
Looks at issues and ideas based on their merit
"I am a life-long registered Republican and a life-time member of the National Rifle Association. I retired from the Army Reserves as a Master Sergeant. I voted for Chris Carney for Congress two years ago and I will do what I can to see that he is re-elected to Congress.
"While I have numerous reasons for supporting Congressman Carney, perhaps the most important ones are his dedication to representing mainstream Americans and his willingness to look at issues objectively. Congressman Carney puts great effort in representing what used to be called the silent majority. He works very hard to maintain a balance between the views of the conservative right and those of the liberal left. Congressman Carney has also demonstrated a commitment to look at issues and ideas based on their merit, not their party affiliation. His overriding concern is doing what's best for the country and the 10th Congressional District."
Dick Kern,
Springville, PA
Proud to be one of the many Republicans supporting Carney
"As a lifelong Republican, I am supporting Chris Carney's re-election efforts because he has demonstrated he consistently puts the needs of his district ahead of party politics. Chris Carney shares my values and I am proud to be one of the many Republicans who are supporting him for re-election this fall."
John Mathias,
Lewisburg, PA
I have seen the character of this man, and he deserves our support to continue his work on all of our behalf
"From 1994 to 1999 I had the privilege of serving Gov. Christine Todd Whitman as Director of International Trade for the State of New Jersey. I learned from Gov. Whitman the value of putting the interests of the people of New Jersey ahead of personal interests or party interests. That marked her integrity and her leadership."
"I see a similar integrity and leadership in Congressman Chris Carney. When we needed help for our children in real need here in Western Snyder County, Congressman Carney didn't ask about party registration, didn't look to see how many votes he received in Snyder Co. He saw people in need, and he did something about it. As a result, our Middlecreek Area Community Center continues to give children after school programs that form their future, feed their hunger, and give them positive role models. I have seen the character of this man, and he deserves our support to continue his work on all of our behalf."
Carlos Kearns,
Beavertown, PA
Carney is a Conservative who will continue to work to lower taxes
"After graduating from Clarks Summit High School, I entered the Navy during the Korean War and served our country. My military service allowed me to attend and earn a degree from the University of Scranton. This enabled me to obtain a high paying job with great benefits."
"I am a Republican and I will vote for Chris Carney for Congress because he is a Conservative who will continue to work to lower taxes, ensure that the federal government is fiscally accountable in the money it spends, and he will continue to support our service men and woman-both those who are currently serving our country as well as our veterans. He is a veteran and a former college professor at Penn State University. He knows the value of a college education and was instrumental in recently obtaining educational benefits for National Guard and Reserve."
Dominic R. Scott,
Clarks Summit, PA
Carney gives us a strong voice
"As a long time registered Republican, I have been disgusted with the Republican leadership in Congress. Congressman Carney has given us a strong voice in Congress."
John Zeller,
Lewisburg, PA
Chris Carney is a man who shares my values
"As a lifelong Republican, I am proud to support Chris Carney for re-election. Chris Carney is a man who shares my values, he stands up for what is right and he puts the needs of the people ahead of any party politics."
"In this day and age, it's hard to have faith in your elected officials. I have met Chris Carney, I know what he stands for and I know he is committed to fighting for Pennsylvania's future. He worked very hard to make sure he would get federal funds for projects in our region-which will create jobs and generate revenue. This is the type of Congressman we need, and I am proud to support Chris Carney for re-election this fall."
Marcia Dunn,
Clarks Summit, PA
Registered Republican from day one
"I've been a registered Republican from day one, I wholeheartedly support Chris Carney. I think he is intelligent and open-minded. He votes for his constituents and he is very knowledgeable about the disaster in Iraq and working to try and make the situation easier, and bring our troops home earlier, which most Americans desire. The national deficit is billions of dollars; we need to make a cap on deficit spending."
"He is also a veteran, serving in the Navy Reserve. He knows what is going on with our Armed Forces. As a registered Republican I am proud to support his re-election."
Marvin H. Staiman,
Williamsport, PA
Meuser supporter comes out for Carney
"My father was born in Scotland and fought with a Glasgow regiment in WWI, and like a Scot he instilled many conservative values in me and my older brothers, both of whom fought all of WWII in the Pacific-one on a submarine and one on a destroyer. All three also instilled in me a deep love of our country, and also integrity."
"Last year I met Dan Meuser and like all who did was impressed with his integrity and concern for people, and was proud to work for him. When the Republican campaign began, both men promised one of issues. Dan kept his word. Then a few weeks before the election when it seemed Hackett's internal polls showed him losing, he launched a barrage of TV and print ads full of lies and half-truths-every one of which was false."
"Had Hackett been a candidate of integrity and truth and won in that manner, I'd likely not be here now."
"Well, today we are all here not as Republicans or Democrats but as Americans who want the best for a congressman in our district- Chris Carney."
"In reality for a first term congressman, Chris Carney has done well-possibly exceptionally well. No matter our party, we have to admire the work he has done for veterans, senior citizens, and children."
"Let's look at Hackett's record so far. He had his company give thousands of dollars to bring ex-Mexican president Vicente Fox to Wilkes University to speak and speak he did deriding Americans for not doing more for illegal immigrants. Well, food stamps, free public education and health care seem like a lot to me. Then when Fox spoke, Hackett showed up outside the hall joining protestors against Fox. He justified this by saying he didn't know where the money was going to; yet the money was given six months in advance for Fox to come. Maybe Hackett is telling the truth for he didn't even know the name of his illegal maid of two years and tried to lay the blame on his wife-that is despicable."
"Hackett claims he is a Republican, yet he donated thousands of dollars to Skrepnak -you've heard of this paragon of honesty -and then got a nice county contract in return."
"Hackett claims he wants to do away with all earmarks-spending of hundreds of millions by congress for projects like fruit fly research in France. That sounds nice, but what is needed is not ending all earmarks but reforming them. Yes, let's end the silly waste and get this tax money back to the tenth district."
"We all know of many projects that the local, counties and even state can not afford even with a massive tax increase. Any intelligent person knows we need these earmarks here and badly. To end earmarks and leave our area totally without special funding is certain economic disaster, and for Hackett to claim otherwise reeks of someone with terminal stupidity."
"Congressman, given all, you've done a good job and as time passes can continue to do so for the people unlike some who want to do for themselves."
"At times, we may not have agreed with you, but you have always listened with respect. You promised honesty and integrity and no scandal-you delivered well. I'm proud to say working for your re-election will be both and honor and a privilege."
Tom O'Neil,
Northmoreland, PA
Former two-term city councilman in Mckeesport, PA
Chris Carney runs as a representative of what our area is really all about
"As a life-long Republican, I have to say that I am embarrassed at the personal conduct and legislative manner our national Republican leaders have attempted to lead our country. A few years ago I felt that the party called Republican was letting the country down by displaying a selfish type of partisanship that, in effect, was forcing a so called "conservative" agenda into the lives of Americans."
"When I met Chris Carney I recognized him as an individual who would stick to his core beliefs, who would represent the ideals and ways of life and dreams for the future that the residents of our district and so much of America realize and wish for."
"In supporting him, as I believed I must, I put myself out on a limb. Many people- friends and others- wondered what the heck I was doing supporting a Democrat. My response was related to my frustration and attempts to affect the changes I thought necessary. Chris Carney understands this and runs as a representative of what our area is really all about."
"He is genuine and approachable. He is not beyond reproach. He listens and wants to learn the needs of our area. He is as concerned about the little guy as he is about the big guy."
"I have personally been able to get know our Congressman. Chris Carney sits in his seat as a representative of the 10th District of Pennsylvania. In my opinion, he just happens to be a Democrat."
"A pharmacist by profession and owner of 5 community pharmacies in Wyoming, Bradford and Sullivan counties brings me close the health care needs of many different people. What I have seen happen to prescription benefits and the increased out of pocket health care expenses generally, concerns me. The national health care direction our country needs to take includes taking pressure off employers, empowering individuals and making health care available to all Americans. I know Chris Carney understands this. His opponent, Chris Hackett, believes we should take government out of the health care business. Government has it's place. Regarding health care, I'm with Chris Carney. Government needs to ensure ALL Americans have access to health care."
"For these reasons I continue to wholeheartedly support Chris Carney. If more of his colleagues drove to work with the attitude and beliefs he brings with him, our country would be in better shape. He is like you and me. He is not a party-placed candidate. If you haven't met him, you need to."
Joe Lech,
Tunkhannock, PA
My vote for Chris Carney has been the best vote I've ever cast
"I had been a registered Republican for many years, so it was with some qualms that I decided to vote for a Democrat. But my vote for Chris Carney has been, without a doubt, the best vote I've ever cast. He has worked so hard for our district, and that hard work has included making the lives of veterans easier, helping farmers, helping close the loopholes that enrich the gas and oil companies at the expense of the land owner, and actually walking the border in the southwest to see how border security is coming along. Not only does he work constantly in Washington to help the 10th District in any way he can, but he is completely accessible to his constituents. He's an old-fashioned Congressman, dedicated to his country and his people. Chris doesn't care if you're a Republican or a Democrat-he just wants to help. As a disabled combat veteran I bet there's not a congressman in the country who works as hard for vets as Chris has."
"In closing, I want to say ‘Thank you. You're a terrific congressman! You've done everything we hoped for and more.' It's not often you can say that about someone in Washington!"
Gary Morgan,
Laceyville, PA
Carney represents the values of people-Republicans and Democrats
"Carney represents the values of people in our county-Republicans as well as Democrats. Family values, education, and military experience are all pluses. His experience with our young people, teaching at Penn state as well as his own children, one of whom I know is still running track."
Fred B. Baker,
Springville Township, PA
Chris Carney's positions on issues of importance to me are more in line with my views
"As a moderate Republican, I have found that Chris Carney's positions on issues of importance to me are more in line with my views than are those of his right-leaning, far more conservative opponents. I plan to support Chris Carney in this important Congressional election."
Esther Friedmann,
Clarks Green
I trust Chris Carney to work for a bipartisan solution and to stand up for both my personal values and the values of the district
"The Republican Party has let us down on a number of fronts. They have failed to maintain fiscal responsibility - a balanced budget should be the ideal that Congress is working towards. Deficit spending for unusual or nonrecurring events is understandable, but it is not a long term solution. I support Chris Carney's re-election efforts because he shares my values-as a Blue Dog Democrat, he is a proven fiscal conservative."
"We need less military intervention in international conflicts where international groups can play a role. As a Lt. Commander in the Navy Reserve, Congressman Carney still wears his uniform and goes on active duty. He understands the strains interventionism has put on our armed forces, and he can see firsthand how this affects the men and women serving from our district. The price of the war in Iraq is too high for our country and our soldiers, no matter the results."
"Illegal aliens could be the factor that swamps the boat in this country. Chris Hackett says he wants to secure the borders, but he himself hires illegal immigrants. How can his words be trusted?"
"The No Child Left Behind Act has been a fiasco, and global warming is a pressing problem. The Republican leadership has let us down on these and other issues, and Chris Hackett only promises to perpetuate the partisan politics that has landed us here. I trust Chris Carney to work for a bipartisan solution and to stand up for the values of the 10th Congressional district."
Leo Dwen,
Springville, PA
Honesty, high moral standards, ability
"Why I, a Republican, am voting for and supporting Chris Carney for Congress:"
"Honesty, high moral standards, ability, which are badly needed in Washington today. Chris Carney has all of these qualities."
"He is a married man with five children, a faithful husband and a good father. Remember that family is the backbone of this country."
"He is an associate professor at Penn State University in Worthington."
"As a Commander in the United States Naval Reserve, Carney was directly commissioned as an ensign in 1995. He served multiple tours overseas, and was activated for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Noble Eagle. He has received several personal military honors, including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, three Joint Service Achievement Medals, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal."
"The Congressman was a special consultant to the Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense on Terrorism and Intelligence Issues, from August 2004 to the present. He was special advisor to Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict from December 2003 to August 2004. He is a member of the Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in Montrose, PA, and an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and fisherman."
"The Congressman has proven time and again that he shares the values of our district and he shares my personal values."
Harold Wegman,
Montrose, PA
Carney is committed to supporting our military and taking care of our Veterans
"As a fellow Veteran, I know Congressman Carney is committed to supporting our military and taking care of our Veterans. Furthermore; we need someone who takes a stand for Homeland Security and is a strong advocate for all law enforcement officers."
Michael Blasso III,
Clarks Summit, PA