Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Runyan One Of 12 Big New GOP Stars To Watch!

Congratulations to our own new Congressman-Elect Jon Runyan for being chosen as a rising "young gun" in the Republican Party.
As picked by National Review, here are 12 new members of the House -- bright GOP stars to watch as we move into a new era of Republican triumph:
Diane Black (TN-06) is a former emergency-room nurse, an experience that gives her extra credibility when she discusses how to address America’s health-care issues.
Francisco Conseco (TX-23) is one of several Hispanic Republicans elected this year, along with Florida senator-elect Marco Rubio, New Mexico governor-elect Susana Martinez, and four other GOP congressional winners.
Sean Duffy (WI-7), a five-time world-champion log climber and former star of MTV’s The Real World — said most people told him he was crazy for attempting to challenge 21-term incumbent Rep. Dave Obey in a district that voted 56 percent for Obama in 2008.
Cory Gardner (CO-04) has already proved he will stand up against tax hikes: In 2009, his service as a state senator won him recognition from the Colorado Union of Taxpayers, which declared him a “Taxpayer Guardian.”
Chris Gibson (NY-20) is a decorated 24-year Army officer — four Bronze Stars, two Legions of Merit, and a Purple Heart — who served four combat tours in Iraq and holds a Ph.D. in government from Cornell. 
Joe Heck (NV-03) is a prime example of the new breed of “citizen legislators.” While he’s held political office before — he spent four years in the Nevada state senate — he’s also worked in the private sector as an emergency-room nurse.
Jaime Herrera (WA-3) celebrated her 32nd birthday just one day after winning a seat that Democrats had held for more than a decade. She will also be the first Latina to represent Washington State. m doctor and owner of a small medical business.
Adam Kinzinger (IL-11) has a résumé most people can only dream of having by the time they’re 32 years old. Kinzinger won his first elected office at age 20 when he defeated a three-term Democratic incumbent for a seat on the McClean County Board.
Kristi Noem (SD-AL) has already proven herself to be a formidable fundraiser, drawing $1.1 million in donations in the third quarter, almost twice as much as her Democratic opponent, Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin.
Jon Runyan (NJ-03) cites New Jersey governor Chris Christie as his political role model. A former Pro Bowl offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, Runyan is not wanting for toughness, an attribute that will come in handy on Capitol Hill.
Tim Scott (SC-1),like his fellow South Carolinian Jim DeMint, won on a staunchly conservative platform: Vehemently opposed to earmarks and Obamacare, Scott proudly touts his Tea Party values.
Allen West (FL-22), easily one of the most prominent figures in the Tea Party movement, is already well known to most conservatives. His fiery speeches, viewed by millions on YouTube, have garnered a national following for the retired Army officer who famously declared, “If it’s about the lives of my men and their safety, I’d go through hell with a gasoline can.”

4 comments:

Josh said...

One small correction - Dave Obey didn't run for re-election. Duffy beat Julie Lassa. Obey might have lost anyway, but he did not run for re-election.

Dan Cirucci said...

Thanks, Josh for bringing us up to date.

mj loehrer said...

Very proud of Bobby Schilling in Ill. 17th who defeated Phil "we don't care what the Constitution says" Hare. Bobby is a former student and athlete of mine. He won a strong blue collar district in western Illinois. He's a non-politician who owns his own pizzeria.

Dan Cirucci said...

Small world, MJ! Great to hear from you.