PRESS RELEASES from Ron Paul 2012 PCC

May 29, 2012
Ron Paul Endorsed by South Dakota State Rep. Brian Liss
Sioux Falls conservative declares, “Ron Paul will reign in fiscal irresponsibility and reestablish constitutional government.”

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was endorsed today by South Dakota State Representative Brian Liss (R-Sioux Falls). 
 
Rep. Liss represents the Mount Rushmore State’s 13th House District.  The area comprises Minnehaha County including Sioux Falls, the state’s largest city.  In making public his endorsement, Rep. Liss is doing so as a private citizen and not on behalf of any entity with which he is affiliated.
 
“It makes no sense for my fellow South Dakotans to send unvigilant, liberal Republican delegates to the party’s national convention in Tampa.  Ron Paul’s delegates understand liberty, and Dr. Paul himself fully understands and appreciates federalism,” said Rep. Liss. 
 
“Ron Paul will reign in fiscal irresponsibility and reestablish constitutional government,” he added.
 
Rep. Liss personifies the new energy and enthusiasm that will benefit the Republican Party if a welcoming environment persists, as many hope it will.  Liss first ran for office as a Libertarian candidate for Lt. Governor in South Dakota in 1994 and in 2006 ran for state representative as an independent candidate.  He won office for the first time in 2010 running as a Republican for the House in District 13, and has aided many Republican candidates in various capacities.

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May 21, 2012
Ron Paul Endorsed by Rapid City, South Dakota City Councilman Jordan Mason
“I stand for liberty and I stand for the American dream.  And so I stand behind Ron Paul.”

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was endorsed today by the Hon. Jordan Mason, City Councilman, Ward 4 of Rapid City, South Dakota.
 
In making public his endorsement, Councilman Mason said he was doing so as a private citizen and not on behalf of any organization with which he is affiliated.
 
“I stand for strong fiscal policy.  I stand for solving our problems at home before we try to solve other countries’ problems abroad.  I stand for liberty and I stand for the American dream.  And so I stand behind Ron Paul,” said Councilman Mason.
 
Councilman Mason is the youngest member of the Rapid City Council, which does not hold partisan elections.
 
Prior to his service as a city council member, Mason served four years in the U.S. Navy as a CTT3 (Cryptological Technical Technician) in the Global War on Terrorism while on a SNMG-1 Tour in 2004-2005, and in the War on Drugs during 2006-2007.  During his service he received two Letters of Commendation, a Good Conduct Medal, a Defense Ribbon, and a Battle “E” Ribbon, to name only a few such honors. 
 
Mason was honorably discharged from the Navy as a Petty Officer 3rd Class and then pursued his college education from 2007-2011.  During that time, he ran for city council in 2010 against the sitting President of the Common Council and won on June 28, 2010.  Last year Mason graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Sciences (Pre-law).

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May 18, 2012
Ron Paul Endorsed by South Dakota State Rep. Jon Hansen
Young conservative leader says, “Ron Paul’s consistency and integrity goes unmatched in today’s political environment.”

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul was endorsed today by South Dakota State Representative Jon Hansen (R-Dell Rapids).
 
Serving his first term, the conservative upstart Rep. Hansen represents South Dakota’s 25th House District encompassing Hanson, McCook, and Minnehaha counties.  His committee assignments include Judiciary, and Transportation.  In addition to being an elected official and candidate for re-election, Rep. Hansen serves as a Republican Precinct Committeeman.
 
Rep. Hansen prides himself on being the youngest current serving member of the South Dakota State Legislature and is particularly proud to count himself among The Mount Rushmore State’s many young Ron Paul supporters. 
 
In making public his endorsement of the 12-term Congressman from Texas, Rep. Hansen offered the following statement of praise:
 
“Ron Paul’s consistency and integrity goes unmatched in today’s political environment. 
 
“As a state representative in South Dakota, I know Ron Paul understands the proper role of the federal government, and will restore the proper constitutional balance of power between Washington, the states, and the people.  
 
“I truly believe Ron Paul has the heart of a servant, looking to the best interest of all Americans rather than to his own self-interest. 
 
“To restore our country to its constitutional foundation, promote life, support the free market, fix our monetary system, and end war, we must elect Ron Paul for President in 2012.”
 
Born in Yankton and now residing in Dell Rapids where he attended Dell Rapids High School, Hansen worked his way through classes and obtained a degree in business administration.  He plays an active role in his community, including past service as president of the Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce.  As chamber president, Hansen led through tough budgetary times, balancing the budget without sacrificing initiatives that promote local business and converting some activities from money-losing ones to budget-neutral ones.
 
During his last year in the legislature, Hansen assisted in balancing the state budget without raising taxes or taking from reserves, increased local control for school districts, and helped to reform election law. 
 
Hansen holds deeply to his faith, his principles, and his values.  Currently residing in Dell Rapids, he and his wife Sheila just welcomed their first born son into their family.

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WASHINGTON, June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Former Presidential Candidate Gary Bauer congratulated Governor Scott Walker for his win in Wisconsin's recall election, calling it "another sign that taxpayers will award office holders ready to do the hard work of reigning in out-of-control government spending."

Bauer, the chairman of the Campaign for Working Families,  made the following statement:

"I congratulate Governor Scott Walker for his hard-fought victory tonight, and most especially for having the courage of his convictions to fight the good fight. But the victory in Wisconsin is not Scott Walker's alone.  It is a victory for the hard-working taxpayers of Wisconsin, who foot the bill year after year.  It is a victory for common sense over powerful special interests.  It is a victory that taxpayers in every state can celebrate.  It is a victory, yes, even for some union members.

"Since Gov. Walker's reforms were enacted, tens of thousands of state employees have opted to keep more of the money they earn rather than let the public employees union siphon off their hard-earned dollars.  In other words, once given the choice, more than half of the public employees union's members decided that they didn't need the union.  These reforms will pay real dividends for the taxpayers of Wisconsin.  They are the real winners tonight.

"The recall election is a sign of good things to come.  The power of the Big Labor bosses has finally been checked, not just in Wisconsin, but also in scores of other states across the country.  More governors, legislators and taxpayers will be inspired to stand up against the liberal labor unions and do what is truly in the best interests of their communities.  Wisconsin's 10 Electoral College votes are now in play, and the anti-tax, small government movement that swept the country in 2010 is about to sweep Barack Obama out of office in 154 days!"

Source: PR Newswire (http://s.tt/1drYR)