Our household just received a campaign letter from Mike Gibbons. It’s 5 pages long, and here’s the text of the
first page:
My name is Mike Gibbons, and last
week I launched my campaign for United States Senate.
I wanted to take this opportunity
to introduce myself. Frankly, too much of politics these days is 30-second
television commercials and canned sound bites. However, this election is far
too important.
The first thing you need to know
about me is that I'm not a politician. I'm a businessman. (Frankly, I don't
even like politicians.)
But I need to warn you: I'm blunt.
I tell it like it is. That might get me into trouble now and then, but that's
who I am, how I'm going to campaign, and how I'll be if you elect me.
I grew up in Parma, a working-class
suburb of Cleveland. My father was a high school teacher and a wrestling coach.
My grandfather was president of the laborers' union.
I went to work at an early age. I
had a paper route. I worked a bandsaw on the factory floor. I poured concrete.
Sometimes people hear
"Cleveland businessman" and make assumptions. Well, you might as well
say, "concrete Finisher," because I've done plenty of that as well. I
guarantee you that I'll be the only Senator who can finish your driveway.
I started my own company at the age
of 37, working alone with a desk and a phone in a small space above a dentist's
office.
Today, I've achieved success beyond
my wildest imagination. I've achieved my American dream.
I'm running for Senate because I
want to help more people achieve their American Dreams.
On the 5th page, he closes:
More than anything, however, I hope this is the
beginning of a conversation between concerned Ohioans. It’s a job interview, and I hope to earn your
support and your vote.
Sincerely,
Mike Gibbons
Letter is paid for by Gibbons For Ohio:
https://www.gibbonsforohio.com/
CTP previously blogged on the Ohio Senate race in March and April. Some liberty groups in Ohio are supporting Josh Mandel; as I wrote in the linked April blog, it would be nice if Ohio did not replace RINO Portman with another establishment GOP – such as Josh Mandel or Jane Timken. So far, Mr. Gibbons is looking good.
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