Statement from Phil Troyer, Republican candidate in the 2010 primary for the 3rd District Congressional seat:
Troyer Continues to Draw Attention from National Media on Issues
Phil Troyer, Republican candidate for Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District, once again received recognition from the national media for the “Compact with the American People” he developed with fellow congressional challenger, Liz Lauber (R-MO). In an editorial entitled “A New Contract with America,” The Washington Times claims the “specific legislative proposals” proposed by Troyer and Lauber “embody fundamental principles” and serve as an alternative to “the same bland generalities and empty promises” of current elected officials.
Troyer, who has previously been cited in a piece drafted by Adam Clymer, former Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times, for The Daily Beast and in a separate article in the Huffington Post, said he was proud of the attention the Compact was bringing to the race and believes his concentration on issues – not campaign dollars – distinguishes him from his opponents.
“Congressman Souder recently stated that – if he is re-elected – this would probably be his last term,” noted Troyer. “Bob Thomas admitted he did not have any issue statements prepared when he entered the race – even though he claims to have been thinking about moving up from Indianapolis to run for the seat for several years. Both will have plenty of money to run slick television ads, but neither has cited any reforms they intent to fight for if elected.”
“In this election, I believe voters will be looking for candidates who are committed to make a difference in Washington,” said Troyer. “I did not file my candidacy to take a victory lap or to buy an impressive title. I entered this race because I believe we need serious leadership to enact the types of fundamental reforms voters our demanding from Congress. The ‘Compact with the American People’ is my pledge to the voters that I will work hard to address the issues most important to them.”
A copy of the “Compact with the American People” can be found here, and click here for The Washington Times editorial.
Phil Troyer for Congress website