Campaign Updates
Campaign Updates: Knoxville News Sentinel: Smith the Leading Candidate
March 8th, 2010 8:11 AM
Georgiana Vines has a brief article detailing the recent endorsements I have received and notes that I am the leading candidate in the Third District Republican Primary. Thanks to so many great Tennesseans who have stepped forward to support me, we have great momentum.
Three Groups Back Robin Smith
Robin Smith, former state chair of the Tennessee Republican Party who's running to succeed U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp in the 3rd Congressional District, has picked up the support of two national conservative women's organizations and an economic group that believes in limited government.
"I've been in the trenches working on conservative causes. (These endorsements) just validate I am authentic," Smith said in an interview.
The groups endorsing her are Concerned Women of America, which according to its Web site works to bring Biblical principles into public policy as the largest women's public policy organization in the nation; the Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund, which endorses pro-life candidates, men and women, over female candidates who favor abortion rights; and the Club for Growth, whose political action committee supports congressional candidates who believe in pro-growth policies, limited government, low taxes and economic freedom, both in Republican primaries and general elections.
Smith said to win the groups' endorsements, she had to complete surveys that showed she shared their values and beliefs.
"It will translate into some money. For a grassroots candidate like me, who is not self-funding like some are, it looks like an advancement," she said.
Smith, who lives in Chattanooga, is considered the leading Republican candidate in a field that continues to fluctuate but seems to have five who are active. The deadline for filing qualifying petitions for federal positions is April 1.
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Campaign Updates: Concerned Women for America Endorsement
March 2nd, 2010 9:36 AM
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Campaign Updates: Club for Growth Endorsement
February 9th, 2010 10:27 PM
Today I received the endorsement of Club for Growth, the preeminent national network of thousands of pro-growth Americans who advocate on behalf of our nation’s free market system and work for lower taxes on the American people.
In announcing their endorsement, Club for Growth President Chris Chocola applauded my record of consistent support for fiscally conservative policies. "Robin Smith is already a pro-growth conservative hero, an all-star ready to step up to the major leagues. She has been fighting for pro-growth principles for two decades, and has a proven record of taking on tax-and-spenders, even in her own party."
This is a tremendous day for our campaign. I am honored and humbled that Club for Growth has recognized my twenty years of working on the front lines of the conservative cause. Long before my entry into this race for Congress, as a volunteer, a county party chairman and as Chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party I have consistently fought for candidates and principles that support economic freedom. They understand I will defend the interests of the Third District against the economic assault Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama have launched on our working families. By endorsing my campaign, Club for Growth has recognized that I am the candidate for Congress who will fight for our right to limited taxes, more open markets, less regulation and policies that will restore the American dream.
With this endorsement it is clear that conservative leaders are joining the voters of the Third District in supporting our campaign. They have heard my message of consistent conservative leadership and are coming to support our cause. I thank Chris Chocola and Club for Growth for their faith in me and ask all Tennesseans in the Third District to join us as we return common sense leadership to Congress.
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Campaign Updates: Qualifying
January 7th, 2010 7:30 PM
Today I filed my petition with the Secretary of State's office to qualify as a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in Tennessee's Third District.
I am humbled by the support I have received as we begin the campaign to take our nation back and restore a government that is responsive to our people. I would be honored to have your vote.
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Campaign Updates: Fundraising
July 8th, 2009 8:49 AM
Be sure to catch the release my campaign has issued announcing Dori Thornton will lead my fundraising effort. Dori is an exceptional young woman and I am excited that she has agreed to bring her talents to the campaign.
As you know, getting out the message that I am the true principled conservative in this race is not inexpensive. I hope you will take a moment to visit the contribution section of this site, invest in the campaign and be a part of our effort to restore common sense to the Congress.
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Campaign Updates: July 4th
July 3rd, 2009 8:21 AM
Like your family, we will spend the Fourth of July enjoying the holiday, the food and the fireworks. I plan to visit several celebrations tomorrow and hope to see you there. But we should always be mindful of the importance of the day. Our liberty is a miracle that we too often take for granted.
These days, when it seems government is in every part of our lives (and growing) it's good to step back and ask if this is really where we want to go as a nation.
July 4 is also a day to appreciate those who have defended our freedom and are doing so today. I am thankful for each man and woman who have given their time and talent in service to America.
Happy Independence Day!
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