Harrell Launches First Media Effort in the Race to Unseat Mahoney

Harrell first to launch television ads in race

Harrell launches first media effort in the race to unseat Tim Mahoney

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Sebring, FL- Today, Congressional candidate, Gayle Harrell (R- Stuart) released the first television advertisement in the race for Florida’s 16^th Congressional District.

“Tim Mahoney has Nancy Pelosi and liberal Washington Special Interests telling his story, so we’re taking our case directly to the voters”, Harrell said, “Congressman Mahoney says he doesn’t like his job so we’re going to hand him his walking papers come November.”

Congressman Tim Mahoney voted for what would have been the largest tax increase in American history, supported a timetable for withdrawal from Iraq, earned a 100% rating from NARAL Pro-Choice America and attacked opponents of illegal immigration as ‘immoral’.

In comparison, as a State Representative, Gayle Harrell to pass Amendment 1 giving property tax relief to homeowners, voted to cut taxes by $20 billion dollars, authored key legislation to secure our seaports, received the Faith and Family Award from the Christian Coalition for her pro-life voting record, and led the fight to oppose giving welfare benefits to illegal immigrants.

The television spot, titled “Where I Stand” introduces Representative Harrell, her record, as well as her positions on the issues and can be viewed here. The ad begins by discussing Gayle’s support for the successful Amendment 1, which will cut property taxes, then continues with the importance of securing the border and solving illegal immigration, as well as her votes for abortion restrictions such as parental notification.

“Gayle Harrell is a proven conservative with a record that demonstrates she can and will cut taxes, secure our borders, and give needed relief to our economy,” said Harrell Campaign Chairman and Florida Senate President Ken Pruitt, “As voters get to know Gayle Harrell, they will know that her values are our values.”

For further information on the advertisement, including actual video footage, go to www.gayleharrell.com .

Representative Gayle Harrell was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2000 and has been re-elected every term since then. Gayle has lived on the Treasure Coast since 1971 and in Florida since 1956. Gayle is a former teacher, business owner, and active volunteer in the community for over thirty-six years. She has been a founding member or president of many community organizations on the Treasure Coast. Gayle has been happily married to James E. Harrell, M.D., a local retired gynecologist, for 42 years. They are blessed with four children and six grandchildren

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January 30th, 2008

Harrell Lauds Overwhelming Voter Approval of Property Tax Cut

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT: Nicole Williams
January 31st, 2008
772-873-6500

REPRESENTATIVE GAYLE HARRELL CONGRATULATES VOTERS ON PASSING ONE

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – State Representative Gayle Harrell (R-Port St. Lucie) congratulated her constituents this morning on passing amendment one.  The amendment passed overwhelmingly, most importantly doubling the homestead exemption and making the save our homes cap on property portable.  Harrell worked hard in the legislature to help pass the measure.

“Congratulations and thanks are definitely in order.  The people of this district and all across Florida wanted relief and they showed it on Tuesday.  To them I say thank you,” Representative Harrell stated. 

She continued, “However, this is only a first step as we must remain vigilant in the face of increased government spending, especially on wasteful and unnecessary programs.  I’m going to build on this victory and continue the fight to keep government accountable at every turn.  This is only the first chapter in providing relief… I ask all Floridians to keep up the fight to fix Florida’s unfair and inequitable property tax system.”

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January 30th, 2008

Liberal Huffington Post: Mahoney one of the most vulnerable Democrats

From the Huffington Post:

“Mahoney practically owes his seat in the House to three words: Mark Foley scandal. Although Mahoney was running what National Journal called a “respectable” campaign for someone taking on an entrenched incumbent, he was still considered a long shot until allegations surfaced that Foley had sexually explicit Internet chats with teenage male House pages. Foley quickly skipped town and Mahoney became the odds-on favorite to win the GOP-leaning district that stretches from Palm Beach to the Gulf of Mexico. Mahoney carried the district in 2006 with 50 percent of the vote. But George W. Bush won over 54 percent of the district’s voters in 2004, and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported that Republicans outnumber registered voters in the district 42 percent to 36 percent. An August primary will determine which of the three Republicans vying for a spot on the general election ballot will take on Mahoney, but it looks like he is spoiling for a fight: the Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza reported that Mahoney had already raised $1.4 million as early as October.”

Read the entire piece here.

1 comment January 29th, 2008

Gayle Gives a Stump Speech at Fundraiser

The Harrell campaign had a successful fundraiser at the other day at the law offices of Harvin , Harvin, & Pinnock.

Here is some video from the event.

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January 27th, 2008

Time to Pass Amendment 1

Be sure to check out Gayle’s op-ed urging a “yes” vote on amendment 1 to reduce property taxes in Florida. If you are a resident of the state of Florida, please remember to vote this Tuesday for lower property taxes and the Presidential nominee of your choice.
“I agree that Amendment 1 is not without its shortcomings. However, the amendment does take a positive step forward in providing badly-needed relief. Failure to the amendment will leave things as they are now. No one will save a penny! There is no doubt that more needs to be done to reduce taxes and make home ownership more affordable in this state. This is the beginning, not the end of the effort to reduce property taxes.”

Read the entire op-ed here.

January 27th, 2008

Meet the Grandkids…

Gayle, James, and two of their grandchildren sit down in what is a great reminder of why Gayle is running for Congress…

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January 23rd, 2008

Far Left Impeachment Advocates: Tim Mahoney is with us?

The Moveon.org types want to impeach the current administration. Now, they are claiming Congressman Mahoney might not think that’s a bad idea…

Hopefully this isn’t true. Congress should be focused on the important issues of illegal immigration, the war on terror, and restraining spending. In the face of these issues, is Nancy Pelosi’s and Tim Mahoney’s House focused on settling partisan scores?

January 23rd, 2008

Gayle Harrell’s Pro-life Record

Since today is the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I wanted to take a few moments to recall one of the reasons I support Gayle so strongly - Gayle’s pro-life record.

For eight years in Tallahassee, Gayle has worked to reduce abortions and defend human dignity.

Gayle:

•  Co-sponsored legislation for and supported a state constitutional amendment for parental notification.
• Supported a 24-hour waiting period for abortions.
• Voted for legislation that would promote and inform women of their right to an ultrasound.
• Opposed human cloning
• Helped pass legislation to criminalize the willful killing of an unborn child.

Gayle even earned the Christian Coalition’s Faith and Family Award for a 100% voting record.

In contrast, our current Congressman is part of the problem, earning a 0% rating from the National Right to Life Committee. That includes votes to give federal funding to the nation’s largest abortion provider and to support human cloning.

I believe strongly and pray everyday that this nation will reach a point where we value each and every human life.Gayle’s work in Tallahassee has brought us closer to achieving that goal.

Anthony

January 22nd, 2008

Highlands Meet and Greet

Gayle, Dr. Harrell, and I were in Highlands this morning for meetings with elected officials followed by a meet and greet at the well-known Dee’s restaurant in downtown Sebring. A special thanks goes out to Highlands County Republican Party Chairwoman Justine Devlin and Peg Shaw, the President of the First Republican Women’s Network who sent out e-mail invitations to our event.

At the meeting, we had time to chat with Peg Shaw who informed us that illegal immigration and McCain-Feingold were big issues for her. David and Tina Smothers, a young married couple, stopped by to learn more about Representative Harrell and our campaign. And long-time County Commissioner Guy Maxcy, who ran into us by chance in the restaurant, joined us for a sandwich. We are grateful for the many others that stopped by during the meet and greet.

Gayle, Dr. Harrell, and the entire campaign team look forward to spending a lot of time in Highlands County.

January 18th, 2008

Editorial: Mahoney Not “Pro-Business”

Voter David S. Levine wrote an editorial challenging Congressman Mahoney’s ‘pro-business’ credentials.

“Neither American business nor local commerce in enhanced by Mahoney’s presence in the House of Representatives nor on the local political scene.”

Read the letter here.

January 13th, 2008