McHenry Wins Republican Primary in Landslide!
Landslide victory over three opponents; wins every county
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ryan Minto
May 4th, 2010 828-441-2006
Patrick McHenry overwhelmingly won the Republican primary for the Tenth Congressional District today. With most precincts in the ten counties reporting completely, McHenry has 63 percent of the total vote against three opponents. McHenry won every county in the ten county district.
“When I travel around the district, the thing I hear most from people is ‘keep fighting for us, Patrick,’” said McHenry in his victory speech. “I hear you; I listen to you. I’ll be your voice and I’ll continue fighting for you.”
McHenry credited his victory to Republican voters’ rejection of the Obama-Pelosi agenda. “With the right people in office, we can get government out of the way and the economy moving again. We can balance the budget without raising taxes. We can create jobs by helping small businesses and stopping the bailouts. We can improve education. We can repeal this horrible health care bill – and replace it with policies the American people actually support,” he said.
McHenry thanked his opponents for winning a clean campaign. He will face the winner of the Democrat primary in November.
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Transcript of McHenry Victory Speech
“Because of your help and your hard work, we won a very decisive victory tonight in the most crowded electoral field we’ve had since 2004!
Now the results won’t be final until later tonight, but with nearly all of the precincts counted, we are winning with about _______ percent of the vote against three opponents!
And I want to say something tonight to my opponents that has become increasingly hard to say in politics these days: thank you for offering yourself for public office and for running a clean campaign.
I want to thank you for being here tonight… for your support … for your votes…and for your prayers. I’m grateful, thankful, and humbled.
When I travel around the district, the thing I hear most from people is “keep fighting for us, Patrick.” I hear you; I listen to you … I’ll be your voice … and I’ll continue fighting for you.
Western North Carolina families are struggling right now. Our neighbors need jobs. We’re sick of the bailouts, frustrated by higher taxes and endless spending. We’re disturbed by the policies of the current regime in Washington.
We’re not discouraged, though. Our people are hardworking and capable. And with the right people in office, we can get government out of the way and the economy moving again. We can balance the budget without raising taxes. We can create jobs by helping small businesses and stopping the bailouts. We can improve education. We can repeal this horrible health care bill – and replace it with policies the American people actually support.
And in November we can make it happen … And November can’t come fast enough!
But to make this happen, we have to work together …
I am proud to be on the ballot with Senator Richard Burr. Richard is one of the Senate’s true conservative voices and I’m proud to call him my Senator and my friend. He serves us well, has excellent constituent service and he’s a solid conservative – but he will still need our help. The Washington Democrats will see this seat as their only possible pickup so we must do everything we can to help.
Well, November 2nd is important – but the next date I’m focused on is June 5th … that’s the day Giulia and I are getting married! And for those who haven’t met her, this is my fiancée Giulia.
Along with Giulia, I want to thank my sisters and brothers and all my family who have been there for me every step of the way. And I’m grateful for the best campaign & congressional staff anyone could ask for.
Again, thank you for your support and the opportunity to serve; it means the world to Giulia & me. Together, we will celebrate again in November! God bless.”