Kansas City Star Columnist asks, "Is Dennis Moore Getting Desperate?"

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. - 3rd Congressional District Candidate Nick Jordan is giving Dennis Moore the fight of his life and Moore has plenty of reasons to be worried.

Moore's answer to "The $64,000 Question" (about the money he received from bailout companies in the hours after he voted to bail them out with $700 billion in hardworking taxpayer money) has left people all over the 3rd District puzzled and angry. Moore claims the money came in after his vote to bail out failed financial institutions on Wall Street, which is exactly why people are so upset to begin with.

Dennis Moore is running out of excuses so he has resorted to negative smear ads, avoiding the media, backing out of a debate, and refusing to give answers about his part in the economic crisis; which is the biggest concern for all Americans.

The actions of Dennis Moore haven't escaped a Kansas City Star Columnist:

Dennis Moore goes negative

By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist

"Is Dennis Moore getting desperate?

By now, the 3rd District U.S. House member ought to be coasting to another victory, as he has before. And he's usually running positive ads the last week of the campaign, sometimes even strumming a guitar.

But not in this race against Nick Jordan, the GOP's strongest challenger to Moore in a decade.

This weekend, Moore's campaign has been running attack ads against Jordan..."
- The Kansas City Star, Midwest Voices Blog, November 2, 2008.

Dennis Moore has a lot to run from and he knows it. For ten long years on the House Financial Services Committee Moore helped create the economic crisis by supporting policies that weakened oversight. He then voted for the $700 billion Wall Street bailout despite his constituents speaking out against it and the fact that no one else from Kansas voted for the flawed bill. Then, the revelation came that Dennis Moore has benefited from money coming from the failed financial institutions he voted to bail out.

It's time to "Wake up Washington" and fix our broken Congress and Nick Jordan is the man to do it. Steve Kraske of The Kansas City Star recently said that Jordan, "slapped Moore around in the last debate" and that he's "coming on like a runaway Mack truck."

Nick Jordan has a history of getting things done in the Kansas Senate over the last 13 years where he was known by former Governor Bill Graves as the "Velvet Hammer". Working across the aisle, and taking action run in Nick Jordan's blood and he's ready to fight for the 3rd district and "Wake up Washington" for America's future.

Nick Jordan's "Midnight Ride to Wake up Washington" 24-Hour Tour of the 3rd District!

Nick Jordan will be meeting with voters late into the night and again early tomorrow morning as he conducts an all out blitz of the 3rd district. The "Midnight Ride to Wake up Washington" will have Jordan visiting restaurants, bar & grills, coffee shops, factories, radio programs, door to door, and much more... The most recent schedule is listed below! Stop by and visit with Nick Jordan...

Thursday Events

Visit with Voters - International House of Pancakes
6936 West 119th St., Overland Park, KS
9:00 - 9:15 p.m.

Visit with Voters - Denny's
10480 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66212
9:25 - 9:40 p.m.

Visit with Voters - Denny's
9471 Lenexa Drive, Overland Park, KS
9:50 - 10:05 p.m.

Visit with Voters - Waffle House
10910 West 75th St., Overland Park, KS
10:15 - 10:30 p.m.

Visit with Voters - International House of Pancakes
8701 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Merriam, KS 66202
10:40 - 10:55 p.m.

Visit with Voters - Denny's
9001 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Merriam, KS
11:00 - 11:15 p.m.

Visit with Voters - International House of Pancakes
15350 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Shawnee, KS
11:25 - 11:40 p.m.

Friday Events

Radio Interview - 980 KMBZ Morning News
980 KMBZ
5:10 - 5:20 a.m.

Visit with Voters - First Watch
11112 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Overland, KS
6:15 - 6:35 a.m.

Visit with Workers - PQ Corp
1700 Kansas City Ave, Kansas City, KS
6:45 - 7:15 a.m.

Radio Interview with 980 KMBZ Morning News
980 KMBZ
7:10 - 7:20 a.m.

Visit with Voters - First Watch
2800 West 53rd St., Fairway, KS
7:30 - 7:45 a.m.

Visit with Voters - First Watch
4117 West 83rd St., Prairie Village, KS
8:00 - 8:15 a.m.

Visit with Voters - First Watch
7305 West 95th St., Overland Park, KS
8:25 - 8:40 a.m.

Visit with Voters - First Watch
12040 Blue Valley Parkway, Overland Park, KS
8:50 - 9:05 a.m.

Visit with Voters - First Watch
9916 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS
9:15 - 9:30 a.m.

Dennis Moore Decides to Run Away from a 3rd Debate -- and then lies about it!

Both candidates vying for Kansas' 3rd Congressional District, Nick Jordan and Dennis Moore, agreed to 3 debates before Election Day on November 4th.

Unfortunately, Dennis Moore has decided to back out of the third scheduled debate to be hosted by the Kansas Farm Bureau -- and now he's lying about agreeing to it in the first place. What's wrong Dennis? Has Nick Jordan got you running scared?

Dennis Moore lies to voters in the 3rd District about his votes for "card check".

Dennis Moore blatantly lied to voters of the 3rd District on the radio last Friday saying that he was in favor of secret ballots for unions - when in fact he has co-sponsored a bill that would remove secret ballots and enable union bosses to use "card check" policies.

Dennis Moore's $64,000 Question

Did you know Dennis Moore was the only member of Congress from Kansas to vote for the flawed $700 billion bailout funded by taxpayer money?

Now we find out that within 48-hours of when Dennis voted for the flawed bailout of Wall Street, he took $64,000 in financial contributions from the same failed financial institutions.

They get $700 billion and within 48 hours Dennis gets $64,000. I guess they got a good investment on their money. So "The $64,000 Question" is this: Will Dennis return his tainted bailout money and restore voters' faith in the system?



Well Dennis? Kansas voters are waiting.

DENNIS MOORE TOOK $34,000 FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON THE SAME DAY HE VOTED TO BAIL THEM OUT

For those of you who couldn’t be at today’s press conference, I want to share some of what was discussed.

First: Dennis Moore took nearly $34,000 in donations from financial institutions on the SAME DAY he voted to bail them out. That’s in addition to the $30,000 he has taken from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the nearly $2 million in financial institution money he taken over his ten years on the House Financial Services Committee

Second: In 2007, the House passed a bill to establish a new regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. However, during consideration of this bill, Dennis Moore co-authored an amendment to limit the authority of the new regulator. The Wall Street Journal criticized the amendment that Dennis co-sponsored, argued for, and voted for. What was Dennis thinking?

SOME NOT-SO-FUN FACTS REPORTED ABOUT DENNIS MOORE

Dennis Moore has accepted nearly $2 million in campaign contributions from financial institutions who are involved in the economic crisis. (OpenSecrets.org)

Dennis Moore took nearly $30,000 from Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac that are a core cause to the problems we are now facing. (OpenSecrets.org)

Dennis Moore is the only Kansan to vote for this flawed bailout. (Roll Call Vote #674, #681)

Dennis Moore is the most partisan member of Congress from Kansas. (Congressional Quarterly)

Dennis Moore votes nearly 100% of the time with his party and San Francisco liberal Nancy Pelosi. (Congressional Quarterly)

Scott Paradise
Political Director
Jordan for Congress

NICK JORDAN RELEASES TV AD ON FAILURES OF DENNIS MOORE AND A BROKEN CONGRESS

Check out Nick Jordan’s new TV ad on Dennis Moore’s role in creating our country’s current economic mess.

Moore has been on the House Financial Services Committee for ten years, playing a role in the failure to provide proper oversight of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac while also encouraging them to increase their number of high risk loans.

And now that this housing house-of-cards is tumbling, Representative Moore has decided it’s more important to vote with Nancy Pelosi, who he votes with 97% of the time, than to join the rest of the Kansas Congressional Delegation in voting against a massive bailout bill that sticks taxpayers with the tab.

Kansans flooded Moore’s congressional office with phone calls against the bailout, but he turned a deaf ear to the will of responsible hardworking Americans.

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

NICK JORDAN’S STATEMENT ON DENNIS MOORE’S BAIL OUT

DENNIS MOORE AND CONGRESS CAUGHT PLAYING WITH MATCHES

Here are some excerpts from the statement Nick made about Dennis Moore voting in favor of today’s bail-out bill. Moore was the only member of the Kansas congressional delegation to vote for the bill. Here’s some of what Nick had to say:

“…Dennis Moore and Congress seem shocked to see flames engulfing our economy, after years of playing with matches. This was a vote to fix the mistakes of Congress and the House Financial Services Committee, which Dennis Moore has been a part of for the last ten years. This Committee is charged with the important duty of overseeing financial institutions like Freddie Mae & Fannie Mac and instead of being good stewards the Committee pushed Fannie & Freddie to increase toxic high risk loans, which are the central cause of our current economic mess.” - Nick Jordan

Go to www.nickjordan.com/news.asp to read Nick’s entire statement.

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

FOLLOW THE MONEY

There’s an old rule of thumb that says, “Follow the money.” Let’s try it out.

Dennis Moore has received over 2 million dollars from financial institutions, including nearly $30,000 from Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. He has also spent the past ten years on the committee charged with overseeing those institutions and others.

That committee’s failure to provide proper oversight created our current economic mess. Now, Moore has voted to spend $700 billion in taxpayer money to pay to fix his and Congress's mistakes.

Could it be that Dennis Moore, who received more money from Freddie Mac than the entire Kansas Congressional delegation combined, is being influenced by Washington lobbyists for these failed financial institutions?

This “follow the money” game is interesting.

Scott Paradise
Political Director
Jordan for Congress

DENNIS MOORE: 10-YEARS OF INACTION & BAD POLICIES - NOW IT'S TOO, LITTLE TOO LATE

The majority leader of congress was in town today for a Dennis Moore fundraiser—helping out a partisan ally despite the looming economic crisis, and the failure of Congress to act on a real solution to fix the problem their policies created.

Nick Jordan stopped by to hold a press conference outside the event, where he explained Moore’s and Congress’s many economic failures, and spoke the plain truth:

"Dennis Moore and our broken Congress have failed to hold these financial giants accountable. Now it's time to hold Dennis Moore and Congress accountable…Kansans need someone in Congress who will fight for every hard working taxpayer and not be afraid to hold people's feet to the fire." - Nick Jordan

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

A QUICK FIX IS NO FIX

Dennis Moore and Congress shouldn’t just vote for a quick fix. There are three basic principles that need to be addressed before anything is voted on:

1) Wall Street needs to take its lumps. Big wigs should not be allowed to make money on taxpayer dollars used to bail them out.

2) Any solution Moore agrees to needs to protect Kansas families who aren’t responsible for this mess.

3) Show prudence and don’t just rush headlong into a nearly trillion dollar bailout.


Nick Jordan
Jordan for Congress

NICK JORDAN’S STATEMENT ON THE FINANCIAL CRISIS

Here are some key excerpts from today’s statement by Nick Jordan on America’s financial crisis:

“At the core of the financial problems facing our nation is the failure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These two government sponsored enterprises have been propped up by Congress for years. This includes Dennis Moore, who has served on the House Financial Services Committee for ten years and who’s received over $30,000 in contributions from them."

“After gimmicky accounting, Fannie and Freddie, through some strong lobbying succeeded in getting the ability to substantially increase the number of high-risk loans. This paved the way for the collapse of these government backed financial institutions that has brought us to where we are today.” - Nick Jordan

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

House Democrats are Returning Money from Charlie Rangel, Will Dennis Moore do the Same?

JORDAN CALLS ON MOORE TO RETURN RANGEL MONEY

Today, Nick placed a phone call to voters asking them to ask Dennis Moore about his continued support of New York Congressman Charlie Rangel, despite Rangel’s history of ethical problems.

Nick is also calling on Moore to return thousands of dollars in campaign contributions that have come from Rangel, following the lead of Iowa democrat Dave Loebsack who—according to a today story from Politico—has donated the $5000 he received from Rangel to various Iowa non-profit organizations.

Nick said, “Dennis Moore can no longer hide behind the protection of his own party. Now, even his democratic colleagues are acknowledging Rangel’s ethical lapses and giving away his donations. Time for Dennis Moore to step up and do the same.”

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

Dennis Supports Nancy Pelosi's Sham Energy Bill

Late last night after rejecting a comprehensive energy bill that had strong bipartisan support, Dennis Moore once again fell in line with his party leadership, voting in support of Nancy Pelosi’s sham energy bill. This bill imposes a permanent ban on off-shore drilling inside of 50 miles - where nearly 90% of American oil reserves exist.

With just days remaining before Congress’s Offshore Drilling Ban expires on September 30th, Nancy Pelosi and Dennis Moore figured out how to make the ban permanent while pulling the wool over the American people’s eyes.

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

NICK JORDAN RELEASES 2nd TV AD

Simple logic escapes Congress.

Nick’s second television ad started airing this morning. It focuses on the state of the economy, the struggles of Kansas families, and Congress’ very confusing response—a $683 billion tax increase.



This year, Dennis Moore voted multiple times for a federal budget that paves the way for the largest tax hike in American history. The average 3rd District taxpayer would lose an additional $2,422 a year out of their family budget.

Also, as a Budget Committee architect of this historic tax increase, Moore voted specifically to raise taxes on each child in a family by cutting the $1000 per Child Tax Credit in half. Dennis Moore's Tax Hike would also reinstate the Marriage Penalty tax and bring back the Death Tax, eventually raising it to more than 50% of a grieving family's inherited assets.

We don’t need “Moore" of the same from tired politicians and a broken system in Congress. Let’s send Nick Jordan to Washington and get some real solutions that help American families rather than burdening them with additional taxes.

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

NICK JORDAN ROLLS OUT AD CAMPAIGN

Nick Jordan takes his message into local living rooms.

Nick rolled out his first television ad today. It continues his "Energy Solutions for a Stronger Economy" message that has sparked widespread appeal among independent and swing voters in the 3rd District and united the Kansas GOP.



Unlike Dennis Moore, an entrenched incumbent who has consistently voted against American-made energy, Nick believes in a full and balanced approach to energy solutions to address high gas prices and help ease the financial strain on small business owners, truckers, farmers, and families across the district.

It's time to "Wake up Washington!" Let’s send Nick Jordan to Congress.

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

DAY 32 AMERICA HELD HOSTAGE BY FOREIGN OIL WHILE MOORE AND CONGRESS VACATION

Another holiday weekend comes and goes with Americans struggling
financially, unable to afford a family vacation!

As Dennis Moore and Nancy Pelosi continued their vacation into Labor Day, AAA was estimating a decline in travel for the holiday weekend this year. That means fewer people took trips to see grandparents or spend time at the lake with loved ones—due, in part, to continued high gas prices.

That’s sad, but even sadder is how high fuel prices have affected farmers, truckers, small business owners, and the ability of Kansas families to simply put food on the table. Moore and Pelosi have failed to do anything to address these issues, ultimately supporting policies that have made the situation worse.

This election is about reform and change in Washington. I understand that and I am ready to lead and take action in Congress just as I have as a family man, a small business owner, and a proud member of the Kansas Senate. I'm ready to go to bat for Kansas families who have been hit hard in their pocketbooks.

Nick Jordan
Jordan for Congress

NANCY PELOSI AND DENNIS MOORE'S CONGRESS GETS 9 PERCENT JOB APPROVAL... AGAIN

More bad grades for Congress...

A recent Rasmussen poll brings us the sad news that Congress tied its record-low 9% approval rating. The poll also finds that only 11% of Americans believe that this Congress has passed legislation that improves life in the country.

With so many Americans hurting over high gas prices, many scrape by paycheck to paycheck. It's no wonder they're fed up with Washington and its get-nothing-done bickering. People want solutions and they're not seeing any from Congress.

Kansans understand that we need to shake up the status quo. We need to wake up Washington. I want to go to Congress and fight for Kansas families—people who want to Wake up Washington for a new day in America.

Nick Jordan
Jordan for Congress

DAY 28 AMERICA HELD HOSTAGE BY FOREIGN OIL WHILE MOORE AND CONGRESS VACATION

Dennis Moore: a partisan first, last, and always.

Kansans have been calling Dennis Moore's office demanding to know why he cast the tie-breaking vote to go on a five-week vacation—after refusing to allow discussion of a full and balanced energy bill that would address high gas prices and our ailing economy.

They also want to know why he isn't calling on Nancy Pelosi to immediately call Congress back into session for a vote on comprehensive energy policy. The answer is pretty clear that he's too busy schmoozing with Pelosi, Harry Reid, John Kerry, and other prominent partisans at the Democrat National Convention in Denver.

Interestingly, Moore’s Kansas Democrat colleague, Nancy Boyda, reportedly decided to skip the convention in order to focus on her congressional duties (Kansas City Star Prime Buzz, August 28, 2008).

Don’t 3rd District voters deserve the same from Dennis Moore?

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

SARAH PALIN IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR REFORM

John McCain has made an historic and excellent decision in choosing Sarah Palin as his running mate. It proves that he’s serious about bringing change to Washington, and that he welcomes fresh perspectives from outside the Beltway.

Governor Palin isn’t a Washington insider consumed with politics-as-usual. She won’t be afraid to work across party lines when it comes to a full and balanced energy policy and other challenges affecting the pocketbooks of American families.

In bringing Sarah Palin and her record of reform to Washington, John McCain is doing Americans of all political stripes a great favor.

Nick Jordan
Jordan for Congress

DAY 26 AMERICA HELD HOSTAGE BY FOREIGN OIL WHILE MOORE AND CONGRESS VACATION

It must be great to just vote yourself a vacation.

According to the latest AP-Ipsos Poll, 75% of Americans disapprove of Congress. A majority of Americans surveyed. According to a Rasmussen poll, 61% believe Congress should end their vacation and vote on off-shore drilling right now.

It was Kansas Congressman Dennis Moore who provided the tie-breaking vote to take that 5-week vacation after helping block consideration of a full and balanced energy bill—following the lead of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

You would think Representative Moore would listen to the majority of Americans who disapprove of what he and Congress are doing, who want them back in Washington doing their jobs. But he seems less interested in constituents than in fellow partisans who needed that vacation to, among other things, hang out at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

PELOSI & MOORE DON'T WANT TO ADDRESS THE ENERGY CRISIS BY LOOKING AT EXPANDED DRILLING

Nancy Pelosi—not only partisan, but mean too!

How does Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, respond to fellow Americans who disagree with her and believe we need to look at more drilling in order to alleviate pain at the gas pump?

According to Politico.com, Pelosi yesterday responded to some pro-drilling protesters by asking, "Can we drill your brains?"

Led by a Speaker with that kind of flip and condescending attitude, it’s no wonder Congress has such a terrible approval rating. Nancy Pelosi is not taking the problems facing our country seriously—neither is Dennis Moore, who votes with her 97% of the time. And their inaction on energy speaks volumes.

Scott Paradise
Political Director
Jordan for Congress

DAY 25 AMERICA HELD HOSTAGE BY FOREIGN OIL WHILE MOORE AND CONGRESS VACATION

Dennis Moore has a history of stopping innovation dead in its tracks.

The dictionary defines innovation as "the act of innovating; introduction of new things or methods." And while Dennis Moore isn't listed as an antonym, he might as well be.

Earlier this year, Moore voted repeatedly against consideration of a bill that would lift a ban on the federal government acquiring certain alternative fuels including oil shale and liquefied coal (House Votes: 451, 449, 453, 462).

These alternative fuels and the innovative technology used to produce them could be among the keys to weaning ourselves off foreign oil. Yet, time and again, Dennis Moore has stood in the way of progress and American-made energy.

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

INNOVATIVE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES ARE NEEDED TO BREAK OUR ADDICTION TO FOREIGN OIL

The energy problems we face today will only worsen if we don't act quickly to put all options on the table. American families are hurting, the economy is weak, and prices at the gas pump are at all time highs.

I support a full and balanced "all-of-the-above" energy policy that taps into traditional energy sources as well as alternative fuels, biofuels, wind, solar, nuclear, and other innovative and environmentally friendly ways of solving this problem.

Congress must stop getting in the way of American innovation and the free market. We need leaders to lead for the good of the people, not the benefit of special interest groups that stand in the way of progress.

Nick Jordan
Jordan for Congress

DAY 24 AMERICA HELD HOSTAGE BY FOREIGN OIL WHILE MOORE AND CONGRESS VACATION

Dennis Moore to Nancy Pelosi: Mother, may I?

Looks like Dennis Moore needed a change of vacation scenery and found it in Denver at the Democratic National Convention, hanging out with Nancy Pelosi and other partisan pals who are taking a vacation from serious discussion of energy policy.

Moore’s approach to energy policy seems simple: support Nancy Pelosi’s position of the day on the subject. When Pelosi indicated she might allow a vote on off-shore drilling, Moore said he might consider the same thing. Now that she’s backing away from off-shore drilling, Moore says “We can't drill our way out of this problem."

Congressman Moore votes with Speaker Pelosi 97% of the time, so their parallel positions aren’t surprising. But the least they can do is make up their minds.

Voters are tired of politicians in Congress who stick a finger in the air to see which way the wind is blowing with party leadership and special interests. They want the kind of real leadership and decisive action Nick Jordan is ready to provide.

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

DAY 21 AMERICA HELD HOSTAGE BY FOREIGN OIL WHILE MOORE AND CONGRESS VACATION

Since Dennis Moore and Nancy Pelosi took control of Congress
they've done less work than any Congress!

Take a look at this from Tuesday’s Wall Street Journal: "In two decades of record keeping, no sitting Congress has passed fewer public laws at this point in the session— 294 so far—than this one."

What has Congress been doing? They’ve passed a record 1,900 resolutions. Among other things, that includes saluting the Idaho Potato Commission's 70th Anniversary and designating July as National Watermelon Month.

Now, resolutions are an important part of congressional life. And some of them address deadly serious issues. But to produce 1,900 largely symbolic acts while stifling discussion on important energy policy is too much.

That’s exactly what happened when Dennis Moore cast the deciding vote to send Congress on a five-week vacation instead of staying in Washington to work on lowering gasoline prices. Thank goodness that didn’t happen to National Watermelon Month.

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

Energy Solutions for a Stronger Economy Tour: Tom Cole Comes to Town

We were honored to welcome Congressman Tom Cole, Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, to town yesterday in support of Nick’s Campaign to Wake up Washington.

Congressman Cole spent the afternoon discussing Nick’s strong record of accomplishment in the Kansas Senate and his ‘all of the above’ approach to implementing a full and balanced energy policy NOW! Congressman Cole said that he believes that these are just some of the many reasons why Nick is the best candidate ever to face Dennis Moore.

We’ve included some photos from Congressman Cole’s visit to Shred-it, a local business hit hard by increasing gas prices.

Scott Paradise, Political Director

DAY 19 AMERICA HELD HOSTAGE BY FOREIGN OIL WHILE MOORE AND CONGRESS VACATION

Energy should say “Made in the U.S.A.”

A new poll finds that 81% of Americans (both Republican and Democrat) support greater use of domestic energy resources. The people have spoken: it's time to increase American-made energy.

Unfortunately, many elected representatives aren’t listening. Congressman Dennis Moore, for example, has consistently frustrated energy-independence efforts by blocking discussions, voting to raise taxes on American-made energy, voting against drilling, and failing to take positive action on addressing record high prices at the gas pump.

As a state senator with a record of bipartisan achievements and a fellow citizen who's tired of politics-as-usual, I want to go to Congress, wake up Washington, and see a new day for America and Kansas. It’s time for positive action. The people have spoken.

Nick Jordan
Jordan for Congress

DENNIS MOORE: WELCOME BACK CARTER

Moore endorses Jimmy Carter's energy policies of the 1970's, but can
Kansans survive more high gas prices, shortages, and long lines?

After 10 years of inaction and bad energy policies, Congressman Dennis Moore says he now has an energy plan—Jimmy Carter’s energy plan.

Apparently he’s not joking. Recently, Moore wrote the following to supporters:

"Our current energy crisis is not only a challenge, it is also a great opportunity. It's an opportunity to finally do what President Carter urged us to do thirty years ago...."

Today’s Kansas City Star Prime Buzz reports, "Moore said he wished the nation had embraced Democratic President Jimmy Carter's efforts to implement aggressive energy policies in the 1970s."

Moore and his partisan colleagues aren’t just out of touch, they’re out of date. Do we really want to go back to the Carter era? Somehow, I don’t think gas shortages and long lines at the pump are what Americans have in mind when calling for change.

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

DAY 18 AMERICA HELD HOSTAGE BY FOREIGN OIL WHILE MOORE AND CONGRESS VACATION

Dennis Moore won't help fund school bus programs suffering from high
gas prices but he isn't afraid to hop on a bus himself!

Big news. Dennis Moore took a bus today. The Kansas City Star Prime Buzz says he did it “to underscore his preference for an energy policy that strengthens the nation's public transit infrastructure to help wean the United States from its dependence on oil.”

Great. Congressman Moore’s answer to high gas prices is to ride a bus, yet he voted earlier this year to kill funding for school district bus programs suffering from high gas prices. He is clearly out of touch with the average Kansas family's needs.

There are families throughout the 3rd District who depend on personal transportation to make life work. They need a comprehensive energy solution, not just directions to a bus stop. Yet Dennis Moore continues to do nothing about alleviating pain at the pump.

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

Energy Solutions for a Stronger Economy: Online Town Hall (12 p.m. Wednesday)

Post your questions for Wednesday's Online Town Hall below as comments...

DAY 17 AMERICA HELD HOSTAGE BY FOREIGN OIL WHILE MOORE AND CONGRESS VACATION

Back to School Costs Include High Gas Prices for Kansas Families.

It’s that time of year. Parents are out there buying notebooks, paper, pens, pencils, and other school supplies for their kids. But there’s an additional back-to-school expense to deal with this year—some of the highest gasoline prices we’ve ever seen.

Even though high gas prices are a burden to families who drive their kids to school and to school districts that depend on school buses, Dennis Moore voted against HR 6052 that would've provided funding for local school districts dealing with high fuel prices.

Rather than address our energy crisis, Dennis Moore has helped to further it through a combination of inaction and bad policies. Kansas families deserve better in Washington. They deserve someone who will fight for energy solutions.

Nick Jordan
Jordan for Congress

Dennis Moore's Vacation from Energy Solutions Clock!

DAY 14 AMERICA HELD HOSTAGE BY FOREIGN OIL WHILE MOORE AND CONGRESS VACATION

Dennis Moore's "Kansas campaign talk" sounds nice,
but his "DC record" doesn't match his talk!

Dennis Moore paints himself as a moderate. And it’s a pretty thin coat. He’d have to spend his whole vacation painting to cover his highly partisan record in this Congress.

For instance, he voted to block consideration of HR 3089, a bill that would have provided incentives to alternative energy sources, expanded exploration and drilling, and established new refineries.

He did the same to HR 6566 a comprehensive energy bill aimed at addressing the crisis facing American families. And despite advances in environmentally friendly technology, Moore has voted specifically against lifting the ban on all off-shore drilling (HR 2643).

Nick Jordan has spent 13 years in the Kansas Senate getting things done, not blocking progress. It’s time to let him do the same thing in Washington.

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

DAY 13, AMERICA HELD HOSTAGE BY FOREIGN OIL WHILE MOORE AND CONGRESS VACATION

Gas Prices Have Risen Nearly 75% Since Dennis Moore
and the Democrats Took Control of the House!

When Dennis Moore and his fellow Democrats, led by Nancy Pelosi, took control of the House in 2006, they promised swift action to reduce gas prices at the pump. Since then, we’ve seen the highest gasoline prices in our nation’s history.

During his ten years in office, Congressman Moore hasn’t provided any real energy solutions. The truth is that his voting record has done more to encourage reliance on foreign oil than to promote American-made energy.

If we keep sending the same tired politicians to Washington, we'll just keep getting more of the same failed energy policies. It’s time for a proven leader. It’s time to send Nick Jordan to Congress.

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

DAY 12 AMERICA HELD HOSTAGE BY FOREIGN OIL WHILE MOORE AND CONGRESS VACATION

Dennis Moore voted against a bill that would allow American energy
producers to explore and develop natural gas 25 miles off-shore!

Here's one for you. Did you know that Cuba has opened off-shore drilling exploration just 60 miles from Key West? That’s right. Of course, that’s something American energy producers aren't allowed to do—thanks to Dennis Moore and Congress.

Last year, Moore voted against a bill that would have allowed for natural gas exploration and development 25 miles off our coasts. That kind of voting encourages our dependence on foreign energy sources.

With oil prices through the roof and American families hurting, you'd think Representative Moore would encourage American-produced energy. Instead, he and Congress are on Day 12 of a vacation from energy solutions.

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager
Jordan for Congress

Kansas City Star: Nick Jordan 'Obvious Choice' to Defeat Dennis Moore

This weekend, the Kansas City Star endorsed Nick Jordan’s Candidacy for the upcoming Primary Election, referring to him as the ‘obvious choice’ to defeat Dennis Moore.

They recognized many of the same qualities that have attracted so much support to Nick’s Campaign:

‘He’s an appealing candidate who understands the importance of economic growth.'

‘Jordan has demonstrated the ability to bridge political divisions.’

Nick has a strong record of accomplishment in the Kansas Senate, proving that he has the ability to be a great Congressman. With your vote in Tuesday’s election, he will be one-step closer to getting to work on the most critical issues facing this Country and Waking up Washington for a new day in this country.

Dustin Olson, Campaign Manager

Super Saturday

If you received a knock on your door and a piece of our literature describing Nick’s plans to lower gas prices and strengthen the Economy on Saturday – you weren’t the only one.

Dozens of volunteers joined Nick, taking his positive message of ‘Waking up Washington’ to the voters with phone calls and door-knocking throughout the day. We had shifts starting at 9:30 in the morning and we continued to work hard until the evening.

Knowing that such a strong groundswell of supporters is working on our behalf makes the long hours we’re all putting in so much easier.

Thanks to all the volunteers that helped out Saturday – it was a truly successful day. If you haven’t signed up to help Nick’s Campaign to Wake up Washington, please take a moment now to Join Team Jordan!

Scott Paradise, Political Director

Momentum Continues to Grow - 2nd Quarter Fundraising Largest in History

Momentum for Nick’s Campaign is at an all-time high.

Yesterday, we announced that Nick made history in the 2^nd Financial Quarter by raising more than any other candidate for Congress has ever raised in Kansas, bringing in $480,000 – almost $150,000 more than his opponent Dennis Moore.

It’s quite clear now that Nick’s message of Waking up Washington is resonating with 3^rd District voters. In the coming months, we will continue to reach out to folks who share Nick’s frustration with the tired politicians in Congress and the failed policies they continue to produce.

Help get this next financial quarter off to a good start with your most generous contribution. Together, we can help Nick Jordan Wake up Washington!

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager

Campaign Headquarters Open House

Tonight, we welcomed nearly 130 enthusiastic supporters to the official opening of the Jordan for Congress Campaign Headquarters. Regular folks from all over the 3rd District stopped by to discuss our shared frustration with the broken system in Congress, and discuss with me our ideas to fix it.

Now that the campaign headquarters is officially up and running, members of Team Jordan have already been burning up the phone lines, contacting voters and spreading our message of Waking up Washington.

If you have any time over the next few months, please stop by and help spread the word about ending business-as-usual in Congress. Also, if you haven’t signed up for Team Jordan, please take a moment right now and do so. Thanks for all your support!

Nick Jordan

Waking Up Washington Tour - Manufacturing in Lenexa

This morning, we visited a local manufacturing plant, Ink-cycle in Lenexa. They employ over 500 local workers and are responsible for 700,000 ink cartridges per month! It's these types of local businesses that help grow our economy and provide jobs. Our representatives in Congress should be focused on helping them grow - not holding them back.

I've posted a video update from our visit to Ink-Cycle. We'll be periodically posting clips from our stops around the 3rd District. Please continue to visit us here at WakingupWashington.com to keep up-to-date on our campaign. Also, if you haven't joined Team Jordan, please take a moment to do so now.

Thanks for all your support!

Nick Jordan

Happy Independence Day from Team Jordan

This afternoon, I joined with some enthusiastic members of Team Jordan both to spread the Campaign’s positive message of waking up Washington and to celebrate the 4th of July. The 4th truly is one of my favorite holidays. With so much patriotism and good cheer in the air – how couldn’t it be?

I was very proud of the group of supporters we brought together to celebrate Independence Day. Right off the bat, I thought we had the largest and most energetic group in attendance at the 4th of July parade in Lenexa. Apparently, I wasn’t alone. As we passed the parade grand-stand, the master of ceremonies even referred to Team Jordan as ‘the largest group of supporters ever’ at the Lenexa parade. Linda, my beautiful wife, joined us for the 4th of July fun as well. We’re both so grateful for all of the tremendous supporters that have joined the campaign, including the dozens who walked with us today.

If you have not already signed up for Team Jordan, please take a minute to do so.

While there’s so very much to be proud of on this 4th of July, there’s much work left ahead. We need leaders in Congress willing to stand up for the great ideals on which America was founded. With your support on Election Day, that, my friends, is exactly what I intend to do. It is my sincere hope that you have a fun-filled 4th and a relaxing weekend.

Best wishes,
Nick Jordan

Nick Jordan's 'Energy Independence Day'

This morning, Nick Jordan joined 5,300 fellow Kansans in a ‘Tele-Town Hall’ conference call, discussing rising gas prices, energy and the need to get America’s economy back on track with every day people in the 3rd Congressional District.

The ‘Tele-Town Hall’ was the focal point of the Jordan Campaign’s ‘Energy Independence Day,’ which was designed to give Nick the opportunity to directly interact with thousands of voters about their concerns and ideas to solve our energy crisis.

The phone call, as well as the remainder of the day, was a resounding success. Voters seemed pleasantly surprised at the opportunity to voice their frustrations with Congress’ failed policies on energy and the economy. Nick was happy to hear those concerns and provide the solutions he’ll work for in Congress, including a comprehensive and innovative energy policy.

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager

Waking up Washington Tour – Lenexa Barbecue - Talking Issues over Ribs

Every year, folks from all over Johnson County gather to celebrate one of Kansas’ finest traditions – barbecue. The annual Lenexa barbecue festival is typically one of the State’s most well-attended summer events – and this year was no exception.

Nick joined members of Team Jordan at the festival to talk with voters about issues affecting their daily lives. Not surprisingly, gas prices, energy and the economy were the most consistent topics discussed. Nick happily provided his ideas to solve the energy crisis, including a comprehensive and innovative energy policy to bring down the cost of gas and get our economy going.

Scott Paradise
Field Director

Waking Up Washington Tour – Talking Jobs at St. James School

More than two weeks ago, Nick and fellow members of Team Jordan kicked off the ‘Waking up Washington’ tour, designed to get out in the field and gain a complete overview of the issues concerning every level of the 3rd District. In the days since, we’ve visited tons of businesses, restaurants and coffee shops. We even brought coffee and donuts to some brave Johnson County firefighters.

Today, Nick decided to take the ‘Waking up Washington’ tour to St. James School, a brand new high school currently receiving renovations from a local construction company. Nick wanted to get a first-hand look at the 3rd District high school and talk to the workers laboring to build it.

We dropped in for a visit this morning and we’re happy to report that the school looks great. It’s a very talented work-force attending to every detail from the drywall to the lighting. It was all meticulously planned and, to this point, executed to perfection.

After meeting these workers and hearing their stories, Nick discussed the tax-hike they’ll be hit with next year thanks to the record-budget supported by Dennis Moore. The average family in the 3rd district will pay an additional $2,422 per year. Two workers specifically voiced frustration with Dennis Moore’s tax-hike, as they’ll be forced to fork over $1,000 right off the bat. Why? Because they have kids! Dennis Moore supported a proposal that will slice the per child tax-credit in half, costing families $500 per child. It’s unfortunate that talented, hard-working people are punished for trying to get ahead by the Federal Government. The more skill they develop and the harder they work, the more money Congress takes out of their back pockets.

This is the kind of attitude that needs to be changed in Congress. Our government should encourage people to be successful and provide for a better future for their families – not punish them for working hard. At a time when gas prices continue to rise and the cost of food is rising, Congress should be finding ways to return more of what people earn back to them – not take more away, as Dennis Moore has voted to do.

Scott Paradise
Field Director

Record of Accomplishment - Fighting Cancer in Kansas

With all of the budgets and bills that are passed in the Senate each year, it’s not too often that Senators have the opportunity to see the results of their work first-hand. This afternoon, I had just such an opportunity.

The Kansas BioScience Initiative, perhaps my most important accomplishment in the Kansas Senate, helped the University of Kansas develop and implement a new cancer-fighting drug, Nanotax. After years of research, this drug was finally announced. I had the pleasure of joining K.U. Chancellor Hemenway, legislative colleagues and other cancer activists at the presentation of Nanotax. While it still must undergo more testing, it’s already shown a tremendous amount of progress.

It is proposals like the BioScience Initiative, where a few motivated legislators sat down and crafted an innovative policy designed to produce tangible results that really can make a difference. Knowing that I played a part in the fight against cancer makes my belief that much stronger that with some hard work and a few good ideas, Congress actually can be changed for the better.

Nick Jordan

Waking Up Washington Tour – Talking Energy Independence at Kansas City Power and Light

With gas prices rising daily and the cost of energy reaching record levels, Nick wanted to personally visit energy facilities around the District to get a detailed understanding of the needs facing energy suppliers as well as issues that could be addressed on the Federal level to help slow the drastic price-increases we’ve seen in recent months.

Nick stopped by a Kansas City Power and Light facility in Lenexa to discuss issues with several of the workers at the site. K.C.P. & L., the area’s largest utility provider, welcomed the opportunity to discuss energy efficiency measures and cost-effective alternative energy sources that can be taken to address the energy crisis. Nick’s plan to take action on a fully comprehensive and balanced energy policy, including solar and wind power as well as bio-fuels met a very receptive audience.

Like so many people, the workers at K.C.P. & L. were just as frustrated as anyone else with the direction of Congress and the unwillingness of Congress to implement a working energy-policy. Unfortunately, it looks as though we’ll have to wait until Election Day to elect the kind of leaders who will be willing to address the critical issues at hand, especially our energy crisis.

Dustin Olson
Campaign Manager


Below: Nick Test-Drives Hybrid Vehicle

Waking up Washington Tour - Happy Father's Day Hallmark Style

What better way to get the true Fathers’ Day weekend experience than to drop in and visit a local Hallmark store?

This afternoon, we brought the “Waking up Washington” tour to Feeney’s Hallmark in Olathe, stopping in and talking to folks that were scrambling to grab a small token of appreciation for dear old Dad. Though folks were excited about the special weekend, they did not hold back in expressing their frustration with Congress and the apparent lack of concern in Washington about the direction of our country. Believe me – I know where they are coming from. That’s why I am running.

After our visit to Hallmark, I had the opportunity to spend some quality time with my family. My daughter, Shelly, cooked a great meal for the family, as she always does. Relaxing with my wife Linda, daughter Shelly, son-in-law Jaren and our three beautiful grandchildren, Nicholas, Reece and Blake, really focuses me on the task at hand. I entered this race to make sure they have the same opportunities waiting for them in adulthood that I was fortunate enough to experience. It’s my belief that inaction in Congress on so many issues - for the better part of the last decade - has placed that future of hope and prosperity in doubt.

Instead of sitting on the sidelines, I am running for Congress to wake up Washington and bring about a new day for the people of Kansas and, with your support, that’s exactly what we are going to do.

Have a relaxing weekend with your friends and family and have a great Fathers Day!

Nick Jordan

Waking up Washington Tour - GOPAC Chairman Michael Steele Calls for Change in Congress

This afternoon, we were honored to have GOPAC Chairman Michael Steele, who traveled all the way from Maryland to help raise money and rally the troops. Steele was the first African-American ever elected to statewide office in Maryland state history – quite a feat for a Republican in one of the Nation’s most Democratic states. Chairman Steele jumped at the opportunity to come support the Jordan Campaign, citing a personal belief in Nick’s character and in his desire to wake up the broken system in Washington so that Congress might actually address the serious issues on their plate rather than push them to the backburner.

Early in the day, Nick and Chairman Steele visited Innovative Adhesives Company, a roofing-adhesives manufacturer in Kansas City, KS. Innovative Adhesives serves as a perfect example of the small-businesses that are responsible for roughly 80% of America’s workforce – the same businesses that are often sideswiped by Congress’ failed policies, especially on energy and oil production.

Nick had the opportunity to interact closely with the 20 or so blue-collar employees at I.A.C., fielding questions about the rising prices of food and gas as well as Dennis Moore’s support to pave the way for the single largest tax-hike in U.S. history. When families already have to worry about pinching pennies to afford milk and bread, why should they have to budget an extra $2,422 to hand over to a Federal Government that doesn’t pinch their own pennies?

Workers were shocked when they learned that Congress had already voted on a budget that is paving the way for an average tax increase of $2,422 per family in our district – the largest tax increase in U.S. history.

Chairman Steele’s appearance on the Waking up Washington tour was a great success – it provided an opportunity for Nick to meet some more everyday folks looking for change in Congress as well as a chance for members of Team Jordan to spend an afternoon with one of Nick’s most energetic advocates.

Scott Paradise, Field Director


Below: Radio Actuality from Michael Steele.

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Below: Photos from Nick and Chairman Steele at I.A.C.

Waking up Washington Tour - Rotarians and Energy

Nick was invited as a special guest to Kansas City Rotary Club 13 this afternoon and was able to enjoy a nice lunch with business and community leaders who are active in Rotary. Another special guest that was in attendance was Dr. John Felmy, Chief Economist for the American Petroleum Institute. Nick had the opportunity to discuss the energy crisis with Dr. Felmy at length and enjoyed his unique explanation about the rising price of oil.

It’s interesting that for the better part of the last three decades, Congress has been faced with the possibility of rising oil prices. Each and every election cycle, representatives lament about the need to become energy independent and decrease our reliance on foreign oil – yet still, thirty years later, the issue still sits on the backburner unaddressed. Unfortunately, this is just one of many critical issues – from the economy to immigration – that Congress has failed to solve. We desperately need leaders in Congress that will work together to find common sense solutions to critical problems. Leaders like Nick Jordan who has a proven track-record of bi-partisan cooperation in the Kansas Senate that has resulted in tangible accomplishments such as the Kansas Economic Growth Act and the Kansas BioScience Initiative.

Dustin Olson, Campaign Manager

Waking Up Washington Tour Continues – Panera and First Watch

With the rising price of food, we thought it would be informative to travel to a few local restaurants and discuss the situation in Washington with folks over a cup of coffee. Nick and members of Team Jordan visited a Panera Bread and a First Watch location this morning in Nick’s hometown of Shawnee.

Nick talked with folks about the kinds of concerns they had about the state of the economy. He was surprised to learn how many people realized and were concerned about the coming tax increases that Dennis Moore recently voted to support. Folks were disappointed that it seems Washington, DC has done more to change Dennis Moore over the past 10 years than Dennis Moore has done to change Washington, DC.

One gentleman we spoke to said, “Denny Moore sure ain’t the same guy I voted for all those years ago.”

Over the next few weeks, Nick will be visiting the businesses, restaurants and doorsteps of the voters he hopes to represent to find out the issues that are most important to them. We’ll have all the updates right here on www.wakingupwashington.com, so please come back and visit often!

Scott Paradise, Field Director

Waking up Washington Tour - Behind the Scenes at Sheraton

This morning, Nick had the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Sheraton Hotel in Overland Park. Though, this was the first time Nick had the opportunity to see this hotel’s daily operations – it definitely wasn’t his first time being personally involved with the hotel business.
At the age of 15, Nick began his professional career working as a busboy at the old Glenwood Manor hotel. Through hard work, over the years Nick built a successful career in the travel and tourism business – eventually becoming the founding president of the Overland Park Convention and Visitors Bureau, an organization still thriving today.

The Sheraton’s staff and employees were very receptive to Nick’s message of waking up Washington this morning, and were equally impressed by his knowledge of the concerns and issues currently facing workers in this economy. It’s this knowledge of the economy and what it takes to create jobs that has made support among entrepreneurs and small businesses in Kansas so strong. We’ve included some photographs of Nick’s stop at the Sheraton. It is amazing how much people agree that it is time to wake up Washington and how much they like the fact Nick is doing the “Waking up Washington” tour.

Dustin Olson, Campaign Manager

Below: Photos of Nick's tour and visit with employees.

Waking Up Washington Tour Begins – Donuts and Coffee at the Firehouse

What better way to kick off our ‘Waking up Washington’ tour than with donuts and coffee – right? I had the opportunity to meet some of the most courageous and hardest-working Kansans in all of the State this morning when we visited the Overland Park Firehouse.

We showed up bright and early (with armloads of donuts) to greet the honorable men and women of O.P. Fire Station 3. We got a quick look at the station and a description of the day-to-day life of a firefighter. Shortly after, questions began coming in about the Congressional race, my time in the Senate and the Congress’s failure to lead.

One of the most interesting insights I received after the visit was the reduction in training and support the Fire Departments have been receiving from Washington. While pork-barrel projects and wasteful spending runs rampant in Washington, the folks who protect our communities are forced to scrap necessary training exercises due to budget constraints. It’s incredibly unfortunate. Whether it was the quality of our message or the donuts and coffee we left at the firehouse, we found a very receptive audience this morning. I really appreciated the opportunity to personally thank the folks who work hard every day to make sure our cities and our citizens are safe.

Nick Jordan

108 Days and Counting - America Waits for Congress to Act on National Security

AT&T unveiled their new 2008 yellow pages this morning, featuring the beautiful Nerman Museum of Art on the Campus of Johnson County Community College. As a member of the board of directors for the Johnson County Community College Foundation, Nick was asked to be the keynote speaker at the event due to his strong and unwavering support of the education community.

The event highlighted the great educational opportunities that Johnson County Community College has to offer but as Nick spoke about the need for innovation in education, Nick felt he needed to address a looming issue key to our nation’s security that involves telecommunication companies like AT&T, Sprint, and other local employers.

For the last 108 days, our intelligence agencies have been stripped of their ability to monitor newly identified foreign terrorists overseas due to Congress’ failure to renew legislation providing that authority called FISA, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. In that time, Dennis Moore, our current Congressman, has enjoyed not one but MULTIPLE vacation breaks with no action on this necessary legislation. Unfortunately, Dennis Moore has fallen in line with Nancy Pelosi and his party leadership – and out of line with the interests of Kansas.

All over the Country, non-partisan experts realize what’s at stake – simply put, if our intelligence agencies can’t monitor terror suspects, our national security is at risk. In fact, here in the State of Kansas, even our Democrat Attorney General, Stephen Six, signed a letter urging Congress to pass this important legislation. Sadly, Dennis Moore and his party leadership in Congress continue to block this legislation and guess why… money.

If this legislation passes, Dennis Moore and the congressional Democrats number one source for campaign funds – trial lawyers – will not be able to pursue nearly $40 Billion in lawsuits suing America’s telecommunications companies for helping monitor foreign terrorists after September 11, 2001. The fact that we have gone 108 days without the ability to monitor newly identified terrorists overseas is just on more reason why the American people are ready for some fresh faces and new ideas in Washington, D.C.

Hopefully next year when AT&T introduces their new yellow pages, we’ll have a new crop of representatives in Congress, people like Nick Jordan, who are interested in tackling the tough issues and finding solutions to the challenges facing our country.

Dustin Olson, Campaign Manager

Below: Nick Participates in Unveiling of AT&T Yellowpages

Paying Tribute to the Troops - Memorial Day 2008

I had the great privilege this morning to attend and participate in the dedication of a new Veterans Memorial in Lenexa. Several hundred other folks joined in honoring the millions of young men and women who have selflessly answered their Country’s call to service. This dedication gave each of us the opportunity to reflect on the challenges facing our servicemen and women fighting for freedom throughout the World.

With the enormity of the obstacles facing our men and women in uniform on a daily basis, it’s imperative that their representatives and government work together to provide them all the resources they need to be successful and not using the funding of those resources to play political games .

It is my hope that Congress and elected officials everywhere honor the sacrifices of those who serve by tackling the critical issues facing our country. This Memorial Day, I would like to personally thank all those who have served, past and present, especially those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to make America the beacon of freedom for the world.

In remembrance, Nick Jordan

Below: Nick talks with voters at Memorial dedication