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Press Release: Northup’s Primary Victory Speech
LOUISVILLE, KY – The following is a statement delivered by Anne Northup following her Republican Primary victory:
Thank you Woody for your introduction. I’d also like to acknowledge that some of my kids are here tonight. Woody and I are thrilled to be able to say for the first time that all five of our kids live in Louisville, and trust me, I love it!
My friends, I am so honored that you have once again asked me to be your standard bearer in the coming election. It’s so important that our community have a real choice in that election, and I believe I will give our community that choice. Two years ago, the electorate decided it was someone else’s turn to carry the ball. But elections are all about asking the question: how has that other team done, and how has our own Representative done?
On the national front, two years ago this Congress made a lot of promises, among them a national energy plan, because as they said, paying $2.00 for a gallon of gas was simply unacceptable. I guess the fact that gas is now near $4.00 per gallon will tell you how that worked out. And they still do not have a plan that produces even one more drop of oil. We need to do something that makes sense– find new energy alternatives like coal, nuclear, wind, solar, drill our own oil, and become energy independent. That’s what Americans do when they have a problem, they attack it head on with good old American know how and common sense, and that’s what we need to start doing in Washington.
On the local front, we’ve lost a lot. Big projects so important to the future of our community have simply folded up and disappeared. The East End Bridge, ready for construction when I left office, has now totally stopped. A new state of the art VA Hospital, one that would put our city in the forefront of medical care for our deserving veterans, has now been bumped down on the federal priority list. Hundreds of other community projects important to our neighborhood health and development are struggling or have disappeared. This campaign is about our community’s best chance to send our strongest advocate back to Congress.
We need someone who can get things done. We need leadership. For 10 years, we talked to every part of this community, and were able to forge partnerships between agencies in our Capitol and the community leaders in our city to provide help, development, and direction to them. This community cannot wait two more years for progress.
My opponent will try to make this race about the past. He’ll use George Bush’s name as many times as possible because it worked for him during the last campaign. Well you know what? That President’s name isn’t on the ballot this year. This Congressional election is about how Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats have done for the last two years, and how John Yarmuth has done for the last two years. The question we have to answer is, are we better off as a community than we were two years ago.
I want to thank everyone that made your way out to the office tonight. I’m so happy that you all could be here.
I’d also like to say a special thank you to those of you who volunteered your time to help us win today. Many of you helped with a mailing, made phone calls, knocked on doors, hosted a Neighborhood Tour event, or put a yard sign in your lawn to show your support. I want you to know that you are the reason we’re here tonight. Without your help none of this is possible. I hope you keep that in mind throughout the summer and fall because - don’t worry - we’ll be asking for your help again. In fact, I was touched to hear that a number of you have already committed to coming into the office tomorrow to help with a mailing. That’s the sort of determination it will take to win this fall and I’m lucky to have you on my side.
Finally, thank you to my opponents for their enormous contribution to the race. Chris Thieneman has proven himself to be a strong advocate for cutting taxes and I appreciate his steadfast enthusiasm on that issue. He has a bright future and I hope that he continues to fight for the conservative values that he and I share. Corley Everett talked about difficult solutions to difficult problems and his insightful contributions played a valuable role in the dialogue of this race. Bob DeVore shared his passion for conservative principles and I’m glad that he ran. I’m pleased that we were able to have a spirited discussion and I hope that together we’ll be able to focus our scrutiny on the current representative.
Louisville needs leadership. We need someone that won’t dance around the issues, but will instead attack them head on for the betterment of the community.
You all have been my strongest advocates and that’s why we’re here tonight. I’m asking for you to help make me become your advocate in Congress, so that we can follow through on the hopes, dreams and promises that this community deserves.
Thank you for your time tonight and let’s do this again on November 4th!
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Dear Anne,
Congratulations again for your Republican Primary victory.
I met you several times when I was the Executive Director of Lac Viet Academy. Thanks for everything you did for Lac Viet Academy. My wife and I worked very hard for your campaign in 2003. Unfortunately, Ford Motor Co. relocated my family back to Michigan on June 1st, 2003. We lived in Louisville for 2.5 years (too short).
I left Ford in February last year after 21 years and I launched more than 12 major program at all Ford’s NA assembly plants. Both my wife and I have been pursued a job at Louisville so that we can moving back to KY. We love Louisville so much and we continue searching for a job in KY. I pray for your victory in November.
Following is your letter we received from you in 2002:
November 2, 2002
Dear Friends,
I am so glad that you have chosen to make Louisville your home. As a Nation of immigrants, we understand that one of the greatest strengths of our country is its diversity and its commitment to equal opportunity for everyone. In Congress, I have worked tirelessly to make this American dream a reality.
I have worked with President Bush to craft an education policy that will leave no child behind. I believe that every child has the potential to achieve. As the mother of six children, I understand the importance of providing our children with the necessary tools and resources to make that achievement possible. The No Child Left Behind Act empowers parents, demands accountability from schools, and funds programs that are proven to work. This act, which passed in Congress with my strong support, will ensure that all of our children are afforded that opportunity.
During this time of economic uncertainty, I understand that the best Means to economic recovery is getting Americans back to work. I have worked closely with the President to cut the taxes of all hard-working Americans, while also providing legislative incentives for companies to hire and train more skilled workers. Access to the American dream is dependent upon good paying jobs and I intend to continue to work to provide those for all in our community.
Again, I am so pleased that you have chosen to live here in Louisville. I know that our community is enriched by your presence. If I can ever be of any assistance to you or your family, please feel free to contact my office at any time.
Ann Northup
US Congress
Respectfully,
Chuong Nguyen
Comment by Chuong Nguyen — May 21, 2008 @ 4:58 pm
Anne,
I think it is an honor to once again vote for you this November. I voted for you before and it saddened me to see that you lost back then. However, I believe the time is now that we need your great talents and skills plus your defining personality to clean up the mess that Yarmuth has created.
Thank you,
Chris Johnson
Louisville, KY
Comment by Chris Johnson — June 2, 2008 @ 7:53 pm
when are we gonna get the 7 or so million released or reallocated from the new bridges for the ped and bicycle path and get it rerouted to the big four and get this project working and done so that we citizens can start enjoying it before we get to old to ride a bike.
Comment by mark voiles — June 24, 2008 @ 4:55 pm