Athens, GA - Congressional candidate Bobby Saxon drew an endorsement and praise today from two major newspapers in his home county of Jackson, the Commerce News and the Jackson Herald.
The Commerce News, which officially endorsed Saxon, stated that he would be a "a vast improvement over incumbent Paul Broun." In explaining their endorsement, the paper stated that Broun has been "virtually useless in Washington" and "has little to say or do about issues that affect life here in Georgia."
While the Jackson Herald did not officially endorse in this race, their words of praise for Saxon were just as loud. According to the Mike Buffington, editor of the Jackson Herald, "Washington needs more moderate voices like Saxon, leaders who aren't in an ideological straight jacket."
Saxon, a Jackson County native, has had a strong week of endorsements so far. On Tuesday he received a ringing endorsement from the normally conservative Athens Banner-Herald.
Bobby Saxon is an Iraq War combat veteran and the owner of an ACT! software training and consulting company that focuses on the technology needs of small businesses. Bobby grew up in Oconee County and now lives in Nicholson, GA. He is a Major in the Georgia Army National Guard and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pentagon. Bobby attends Bethany United Methodist Church, is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2872 in Athens, GA, the American Legion, Post 56 in Jefferson, GA, and a life member of AMVETS post 10 in Athens, GA.
For more information: http://www.bobbysaxon.com/.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Athens Banner-Herald Endorses Bobby Saxon for Congress - 10/28/2008
Athens, GA - Today, the Athens Banner-Herald officially endorsed conservative Democrat Bobby Saxon as the congressional candidate best able to help the 10th District through these tough economic times.
The paper has traditionally endorsed Republican candidates for major office, including an endorsement of Congressman Paul Broun just 15 months ago. In this case, however, they justified their decision by citing Saxon's Iraq war experience, as well as his ability to communicate to a "powerful effect."
In the endorsement, the paper stated, "This is no time for the sloganeering and assorted other partisan cheap shots that have come to define the civic discourse in this country; it's a time for people who can lift the political process out of those sorry depths".
In the only debate Congressman Broun agreed to appear in, the paper stated that Broun "came off sounding like a monologue from a fringe candidate". They added, "In the one chance he gave voters to see, head-to-head with his challenger, whether he was up to meeting the challenges of this sobering hour in American history, Broun failed, and failed miserably."
In the closing for their endorsement of Saxon, the paper stated, "The best choice in the 10th Congressional District race could hardly be clearer. It's Bobby Saxon."
Bobby Saxon is an Iraq War combat veteran and the owner of an ACT! software training and consulting company that focuses on the technology needs of small businesses. Bobby grew up in Oconee County and now lives in Nicholson, GA. He is a Major in the Georgia Army National Guard and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pentagon. Bobby attends Bethany United Methodist Church, is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2872 in Athens, GA, the American Legion, Post 56 in Jefferson, GA, and a life member of AMVETS post 10 in Athens, GA.
For more information: http://www.bobbysaxon.com/.
The paper has traditionally endorsed Republican candidates for major office, including an endorsement of Congressman Paul Broun just 15 months ago. In this case, however, they justified their decision by citing Saxon's Iraq war experience, as well as his ability to communicate to a "powerful effect."
In the endorsement, the paper stated, "This is no time for the sloganeering and assorted other partisan cheap shots that have come to define the civic discourse in this country; it's a time for people who can lift the political process out of those sorry depths".
In the only debate Congressman Broun agreed to appear in, the paper stated that Broun "came off sounding like a monologue from a fringe candidate". They added, "In the one chance he gave voters to see, head-to-head with his challenger, whether he was up to meeting the challenges of this sobering hour in American history, Broun failed, and failed miserably."
In the closing for their endorsement of Saxon, the paper stated, "The best choice in the 10th Congressional District race could hardly be clearer. It's Bobby Saxon."
Bobby Saxon is an Iraq War combat veteran and the owner of an ACT! software training and consulting company that focuses on the technology needs of small businesses. Bobby grew up in Oconee County and now lives in Nicholson, GA. He is a Major in the Georgia Army National Guard and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pentagon. Bobby attends Bethany United Methodist Church, is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2872 in Athens, GA, the American Legion, Post 56 in Jefferson, GA, and a life member of AMVETS post 10 in Athens, GA.
For more information: http://www.bobbysaxon.com/.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Paul Broun misleading voters on his Military record - 10/27/2008
Athens, GA - Last night, Bobby Saxon, candidate for the 10th Congressional District, called out his opponent, Paul Broun, for misleading voters about his military service. Broun has consistently referred to himself as a “pre-Vietnam” Marine, though he served in the Marine Reserves in 1964.
A video was posted by the Saxon campaign on Youtube with Broun’s own words confirming his statements.
When given the opportunity to correct his statements, Paul Broun said, “the thing is, I joined the Marine Corps reserves in early 1964. Vietnam wasn’t even an issue.”
The truth: 206 service members died in Vietnam in 1964. By the time Congressman Broun finished his "pre-Vietnam" service nearly 20,000 United States service members had perished in Vietnam.
"As an active member of the Georgia Army National Guard I have a deep respect for reserve service. I'm not questioning Congressman Broun's service. I'm questioning why he has repeatedly misled the voters about the years he served. He acts like the 206 Americans that died fighting for this country during his first year of "pre-Vietnam" service were insignificant. It is shameless that he would dishonor the sacrifice of these brave patriots" Saxon said.
Bobby Saxon is an Iraq War combat veteran and the owner of an ACT! software training and consulting company that focuses on the technology needs of small businesses. Bobby grew up in Oconee county and now lives in Nicholson, GA. He is a Major in the Georgia Army National Guard and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pentagon. Bobby attends Bethany United Methodist Church, is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2872 in Athens, GA, the American Legion, Post 56 in Jefferson, GA, and a life member of AMVETS post 10 in Athens, GA.
For more information: http://www.bobbysaxon.com/.
A video was posted by the Saxon campaign on Youtube with Broun’s own words confirming his statements.
When given the opportunity to correct his statements, Paul Broun said, “the thing is, I joined the Marine Corps reserves in early 1964. Vietnam wasn’t even an issue.”
The truth: 206 service members died in Vietnam in 1964. By the time Congressman Broun finished his "pre-Vietnam" service nearly 20,000 United States service members had perished in Vietnam.
"As an active member of the Georgia Army National Guard I have a deep respect for reserve service. I'm not questioning Congressman Broun's service. I'm questioning why he has repeatedly misled the voters about the years he served. He acts like the 206 Americans that died fighting for this country during his first year of "pre-Vietnam" service were insignificant. It is shameless that he would dishonor the sacrifice of these brave patriots" Saxon said.
Bobby Saxon is an Iraq War combat veteran and the owner of an ACT! software training and consulting company that focuses on the technology needs of small businesses. Bobby grew up in Oconee county and now lives in Nicholson, GA. He is a Major in the Georgia Army National Guard and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pentagon. Bobby attends Bethany United Methodist Church, is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2872 in Athens, GA, the American Legion, Post 56 in Jefferson, GA, and a life member of AMVETS post 10 in Athens, GA.
For more information: http://www.bobbysaxon.com/.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Bobby Saxon calls on Congressman Broun to Vote Yes - 10/3/2008
ATHENS, GA – Earlier today, Bobby Saxon, Congressional candidate in the Georgia 10th District, sent the following letter to Congressman Paul Broun urging him to vote yes on today's economic bailout package.
October 3, 2008
Honorable Paul Broun
2104 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Congressman Broun,
Vote Yes.
I urge you to put aside partisan bickering and act in the best interest of your constituents. The downward spiral of the stock market combined with the tightening of the credit markets can not continue. Too many people are hurting and many more will be added to the list if Congress fails to act in a bipartisan way to do what is best for America.
This bill is not about Wall Street. It’s about Main Street. It’s about Main street in Augusta, Athens, Evans, Toccoa, Hartwell, Elberton, Clayton, Hiawassee, Cornelia, Lavonia, Homer, Jefferson, Crawford, Watkinsville, Washington, Eatonton, Madison, Greensboro, Lincolnton, Thompson, and Danielsville. It’s about Main street in every city in our district. Your constituents need you to feel their pain and vote in their best interest.
90% of the businesses in the 10th district are small businesses. Small businesses are especially hit hard by the credit crunch. Lines of credit are disappearing causing them to delay or cancel orders for needed supplies, cancel expansions, layoff employees, and in some cases go out of business.
Many retired people have lost thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars in the last week. Decades of wise investing have been wiped out. It most likely will be much worse if you and the rest of Congress fail to act in a bipartisan way to solve this problem.
Small businesses, retired people, home owners, realtors, building contractors, community banks, and many others are being harmed by this crisis. Unlike Wall Street, they have done nothing wrong and you must vote to ensure they are not punished for believing in the American dream.
This is Main street in the 10th district. This is your home, my home, and the home to nearly 700,000 people that need you to be on their side.
You must act in a bipartisan way and you must vote Yes.
Sincerely,
Bobby Saxon
Congressional Candidate
10th Congressional District
http://www.bobbysaxon.com/
Bobby Saxon is an Iraq War combat veteran and the owner of an ACT! software training and consulting company that focuses on the technology needs of small businesses. Bobby grew up in Oconee county and now lives in Nicholson, GA. He is a Major in the Georgia Army National Guard and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pentagon. Bobby attends Bethany United Methodist Church, is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2872 in Athens, GA, the American Legion, Post 56 in Jefferson, GA, and a life member of AMVETS post 10 in Athens, GA.
Visit http://www.bobbysaxon.com/ for more information.
October 3, 2008
Honorable Paul Broun
2104 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Congressman Broun,
Vote Yes.
I urge you to put aside partisan bickering and act in the best interest of your constituents. The downward spiral of the stock market combined with the tightening of the credit markets can not continue. Too many people are hurting and many more will be added to the list if Congress fails to act in a bipartisan way to do what is best for America.
This bill is not about Wall Street. It’s about Main Street. It’s about Main street in Augusta, Athens, Evans, Toccoa, Hartwell, Elberton, Clayton, Hiawassee, Cornelia, Lavonia, Homer, Jefferson, Crawford, Watkinsville, Washington, Eatonton, Madison, Greensboro, Lincolnton, Thompson, and Danielsville. It’s about Main street in every city in our district. Your constituents need you to feel their pain and vote in their best interest.
90% of the businesses in the 10th district are small businesses. Small businesses are especially hit hard by the credit crunch. Lines of credit are disappearing causing them to delay or cancel orders for needed supplies, cancel expansions, layoff employees, and in some cases go out of business.
Many retired people have lost thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars in the last week. Decades of wise investing have been wiped out. It most likely will be much worse if you and the rest of Congress fail to act in a bipartisan way to solve this problem.
Small businesses, retired people, home owners, realtors, building contractors, community banks, and many others are being harmed by this crisis. Unlike Wall Street, they have done nothing wrong and you must vote to ensure they are not punished for believing in the American dream.
This is Main street in the 10th district. This is your home, my home, and the home to nearly 700,000 people that need you to be on their side.
You must act in a bipartisan way and you must vote Yes.
Sincerely,
Bobby Saxon
Congressional Candidate
10th Congressional District
http://www.bobbysaxon.com/
Bobby Saxon is an Iraq War combat veteran and the owner of an ACT! software training and consulting company that focuses on the technology needs of small businesses. Bobby grew up in Oconee county and now lives in Nicholson, GA. He is a Major in the Georgia Army National Guard and has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pentagon. Bobby attends Bethany United Methodist Church, is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2872 in Athens, GA, the American Legion, Post 56 in Jefferson, GA, and a life member of AMVETS post 10 in Athens, GA.
Visit http://www.bobbysaxon.com/ for more information.
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