FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15, 2008
Contact: Nels Ackerson for Congress, 317-733-8468
Individual donors contribute more to Ackerson than to Buyer
Congressman raised majority of second quarter funds from special interests
Fourth District Congressional candidate Nels Ackerson received more contributions from individuals than his opponent, Congressman Steve Buyer, who raised roughly 65 percent of his campaign funds from political action committees and other special interests. Ackerson has raised more money from individuals every quarter since he entered the race.
Individual donors contributed more money to Ackerson than Buyer, and 85 percent of Ackerson's campaign funds came from individuals. Buyer, on the other hand, raised most of his second quarter funds from political action committees and other special interests.
"Fourth District residents need to take a hard look at who's shelling out big bucks to keep Steve Buyer in Congress," Ackerson said. "I'm grateful that I have so much support from Hoosiers who believe we need to return bipartisan leadership to Congress and break away from the culture of corruption that has taken over Washington."
In past cycles, Buyer has raised tens of thousands of dollars from Big Oil and drug company executives. In 2006, he raised almost $100,000 from the Big Pharma lobby after opposing efforts to reduce drug prices for seniors.
"How can Steve Buyer say he's looking out for us when it looks like his campaign is bought and paid for by these lobbying groups that push policies that aren't in our best interest?" Ackerson asked.
"I'm running for Congress because I am a bipartisan leader who can reach across the aisle and build consensus on the issues that matter most to Hoosiers," Ackerson continued. "The only group I'll be beholden to in Congress are the residents of Indiana's Fourth District."
Ackerson raised $104,000 in the second quarter of 2008. Congressional campaign reports were due today for that period.
Nels is running for Congress to bring much-needed change and bipartisan leadership to Washington on behalf of Hoosiers in the Fourth District. From his childhood years on the family farm in Eagletown to a decades-long legal career representing the "little guy" against powerful governments and corporations, Nels has always stayed true to his Hoosier values. He is a champion of individual rights and economic opportunity who believes there is nothing we can't accomplish by working together. Nels and his wife, Sharon, live in Zionsville. They have four grown children and a granddaughter. Learn more at www.nels4congress.com.
July 15, 2008
Contact: Nels Ackerson for Congress, 317-733-8468
Individual donors contribute more to Ackerson than to Buyer
Congressman raised majority of second quarter funds from special interests
Fourth District Congressional candidate Nels Ackerson received more contributions from individuals than his opponent, Congressman Steve Buyer, who raised roughly 65 percent of his campaign funds from political action committees and other special interests. Ackerson has raised more money from individuals every quarter since he entered the race.
Individual donors contributed more money to Ackerson than Buyer, and 85 percent of Ackerson's campaign funds came from individuals. Buyer, on the other hand, raised most of his second quarter funds from political action committees and other special interests.
"Fourth District residents need to take a hard look at who's shelling out big bucks to keep Steve Buyer in Congress," Ackerson said. "I'm grateful that I have so much support from Hoosiers who believe we need to return bipartisan leadership to Congress and break away from the culture of corruption that has taken over Washington."
In past cycles, Buyer has raised tens of thousands of dollars from Big Oil and drug company executives. In 2006, he raised almost $100,000 from the Big Pharma lobby after opposing efforts to reduce drug prices for seniors.
"How can Steve Buyer say he's looking out for us when it looks like his campaign is bought and paid for by these lobbying groups that push policies that aren't in our best interest?" Ackerson asked.
"I'm running for Congress because I am a bipartisan leader who can reach across the aisle and build consensus on the issues that matter most to Hoosiers," Ackerson continued. "The only group I'll be beholden to in Congress are the residents of Indiana's Fourth District."
Ackerson raised $104,000 in the second quarter of 2008. Congressional campaign reports were due today for that period.
Nels is running for Congress to bring much-needed change and bipartisan leadership to Washington on behalf of Hoosiers in the Fourth District. From his childhood years on the family farm in Eagletown to a decades-long legal career representing the "little guy" against powerful governments and corporations, Nels has always stayed true to his Hoosier values. He is a champion of individual rights and economic opportunity who believes there is nothing we can't accomplish by working together. Nels and his wife, Sharon, live in Zionsville. They have four grown children and a granddaughter. Learn more at www.nels4congress.com.
