Posted already at NWI Connect and Senate Leader Ensorses Costas and Legislators Endorse Costas
Dozens of Republican legislators, including the highest ranking Republicans in the Indiana General Assembly, Senate President Pro Tem David Long and House Republican Leader Brian Bosma, endorsed Jon Costas today to be Indiana’s next Attorney General.
“As an attorney focusing on elder law and an elected official, Jon is highly qualified to serve as Indiana's consumer protection watchdog,” House Republican Leader Brian Bosma said. “Protecting the rights and consumer interests of Hoosiers is a critical issue, and I very much look forward to working with Jon Costas as a partner in this effort.”
“Jon Costas has the experience, judgment and leadership abilities required of Indiana’s next Attorney General,” Long said. “As an attorney, Jon has handled complex litigation, and as Mayor he’s built an impressive record of accomplishment. I know he will bring that same level of dedication and commitment to the people of Indiana as Attorney General.”
The legislators join a growing list of Republican leaders backing Costas.
Lt. Governor Becky Skillman
Secretary of State Todd Rokita
State Treasurer Richard Mourdock
State Auditor Tim Berry
and 19 Indiana Mayors previously endorsed Costas.
The Republican legislators who have endorsed Jon Costas for Indiana Attorney Genereal are:
Senators:
Edward Charbonneau (Valparaiso)
Luke Kenley (Noblesville)
David Long (Fort Wayne)
James Merritt (Indianapolis)
Marvin Riegsecker (Goshen)
R. Michael Young (Indianapolis)
Beverly Gard (Greenfield)
Robert Jackman (Milroy)
Greg Walker (Columbus)
Representatives:
Bruce Borders (Jasonville)
Brian Bosma (Indianapolis)
Lawrence Buell (Indianapolis)
Woody Burton (Whiteland)
Bill Davis (Portland)
Tom Dermody (LaPorte)
Jon Elrod (Indianapolis)
William Friend (Macy)
Tim Harris (Marion)
Phillip Hinkle (Indianapolis)
Eric Koch (Bedford)
Don Lehe (Brookston)
Michael Murphy (Indianapolis)
Cindy Noe (Indianapolis)
Michael Ripley (Monroe)
Ed Soliday (Valparaiso)
Jerry Torr (Carmel)
Eric Turner (Cicero)
Jackie Walorski (Lakeville)
Costas is currently the Mayor of Valparaiso, serving in his second term. Visit the campaign website at www.joncostas2008.com to learn more or to pledge your support.
2 comments:
Costas has this wrapped up, don't you think?
Going out and getting that level of endorsement is pretty impressive.
Buzz, I hope you're right, but Jon Costas is under quite a bit of pressure from those that feel for some reason he hasn't hit their litmus test of conservatism.
The truth is, he's a darn strong conservative, terrific leader, and if the Governor wants him ... that's good enough for me.
His opponent has aligned himself with the Ft. Wayne (dan quayle) version of the party ... and I've made the comment here and elsewhere that that part of the party isn't really winning elections.
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