July 29, 2010
Contact: Will Johnson
Phone: 920-209-2357
Email: press@mccormickforcongress.com

APPLETON, Wisconsin – Eighth District Republican Congressional candidate Terri McCormick has already made a personal pledge to voters that she will never vote for tax-increasing legislation and will introduce legislation to lower taxes and curb the deficit.

In a report released earlier this week by the Congressional Budget Office, the legislative agency responsible for providing economic data to Congress, the debt is now higher in comparison with the total output of the economy than any period in American history with the exception of World War II.

The report maintains that “a growing level of federal debt would also increase the probability of a sudden fiscal crisis” and “[t]o restore investors’ confidence, policymakers would probably need to enact spending cuts or tax increases more drastic and painful than those that would have been necessary had the adjustments come sooner.”

Responding to the report, Congressional candidate Terri McCormick says, “There is no probably about it; the politicians in Washington are constitutionally obligated to cut spending.  Unfortunately, many of them – including my opponent Steve Kagen – do not seem to take their Oath of Office seriously.  That’s why Congressman Kagen voted for Cap and Tax and the Democratic Congressional health care tax-increase plan that was signed by President Obama earlier this year.”

Terri McCormick has offered several policy solutions that will result in meaningful tax reform and that will cut spending and waste, including auditing the Federal Reserve and other federal agencies.

“Tax increases in the midst of an economic crisis are not the solution that northeast Wisconsin voters are looking for.  Our district desperately needs job creation and economic innovation, which will not occur through empowering government to be all things to all people.  That’s why I will vote to eliminate wasteful spending, rein in the debt, and be a responsible steward of taxpayers’ hard earned money,” concluded McCormick.

Former State Representative Terri McCormick is a teacher, small business owner, published author and constitutional conservative.

To learn more about Terri McCormick or the campaign, visit www.TerriMcCormickforCongress.com

To learn more about the CBO Report, visit:

http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/116xx/doc11659/07-27_Debt_FiscalCrisis_Brief.pdf

If you would like to show your support for the campaign, please contact the Appleton campaign HQ:

Phone: (920) 997-3120
E-mail: info@mccormickforcongress.com
Address: 5317 Grande Market Drive, Suite A; Appleton, WI

Signs are available for pick up and delivery.

If you know of any highly visible locations for 4×8 signs, please let our staff know so that we can make sure the McCormick campaign has a strong presence throughout the 8th District!

Thank you for your interest.

As a citizen leader and as an active member and/or leader of political organizations, you are a valuable resource for both voters and candidates.  In order to ensure that voters are able to make informed decisions in the upcoming elections, we ask that you update your fellow group members, family and friends about events happening in the 8th Congressional District.   Please spread the word about the public grand opening of the Terri McCormick for Congress campaign headquarters, as discussed below.  Should you need more information, or if you would like to further discuss upcoming events happening within the McCormick Campaign, please contact the headquarters at 920-997-3120.

Open to the public, the Terri McCormick Campaign for Congress will be holding a grand opening for the campaign headquarters on Thursday, July 22nd from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.  The campaign headquarters is located at 5317 Grande Market Drive, Suite A, Appleton WI.

The McCormick Campaign invites all registered voters and their families to visit the campaign headquarters and enjoy a fun-filled evening including food and beverages.  Terri McCormick and staff will be available for attendees to meet with and discuss upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.  At this time, attendees will be able to watch the début of Terri McCormick’s first television commercial.  In addition, the public is welcome to tour the office and pick up yard signs and/or field signs.

Located just west of the Appleton mall, the McCormick campaign headquarters is open to the public with regular business hours from 8:00am – 6:00pm Monday through Friday.  The campaign headquarters serves as a gathering place for volunteers and supporters and as a place for the public to learn more about Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District race.

For more information about this event, please contact campaign headquarters at (920) 997-3120 or email info@mccormickforcongress.com.

Former State Representative Terri McCormick is a teacher, small business owner, published author and constitutional conservative.

Terri McCormick was recently endorsed by Change the Congress in 2010 and by Wisconsin Right to Life. Catherine Welborn of Change the Congress in 2010 said about Terri, she’s “a person who cares about people … who has balanced a budget … has created jobs — real jobs; and will put her God and her country above herself.”

With the solid support of friends across the country, residents of the great state of Wisconsin, and People V. U.S., Terri McCormick recently reached her campaign goal of raising $100,000  during the second quarter.  Committed to representing her neighbors in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, Terri McCormick  is focused on creating a better future for America — a future in which the Constitution of the United States is the authority and the voices of the people are heard and respected in Washington, DC.

We hope you’ll contact the McCormick for Congress campaign HQ at 920-997-3120 and request a yard sign for your lawn. The McCormick campaign will host a Grand Opening at the campaign headquarters on Thursday, July 22 from 5 to 8pm. We hope you can join us at our new office: 5317 Grande Market Dr. – Suite A – Appleton, WI 54912.

In the meantime, please become a fan of Terri on Facebook and consider a small contribution to move the campaign forward.

July 14, 2010 – Representation focused on the needs of voters — not themselves, not lobbyists, not special interests, not a political party

APPLETON, Wisconsin — Change the Congress in 2010, a Federal PAC, has endorsed Terri McCormick in the Republican primary for the 8th Congressional District.

“Our mission at Change the Congress in 2010 is to change the Congress; our house has become riddled with individuals that are serving themselves rather than us, or even their country,” explained Catherine Welborn, executive director for Change the Congress in 2010.

“Terri McCormick has a history of achievements in leadership, public policy innovation, and public service.  She also has an actual track record of delivering on her promises.  Terri believes that ‘credibility cannot be borrowed nor can it be bought.’  Rather, it is earned with the trust built upon the foundations of integrity and honesty.  She has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals living in the state of Wisconsin,” continued Welborn.

Change the Congress in 2010 wants:  “An honest representative.  A trustworthy person.  A person with real experience in life.  A person who lives and works and volunteers in their community – their community in Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District.  A person who cares about people.  A person who has paid taxes.  A person who has balanced a budget.  A person who has created jobs – real jobs.  A person who will put their God and their country above themselves.  A person who will not sell out to the lobbyists.  Terri McCormick is that person,” stated Welborn.

The principles and values that McCormick represents resonate with those of Change the Congress in 2010.  In regards to health care, Terri McCormick opposes the public option or any other Washington power grab to take over the health care system. She believes that government-manipulated monopolies of insurance, health care and other medical services must be replaced by market driven providers who compete on an equal playing field. Consumers and health care providers can only succeed when our system allows the patient/doctor choices to flourish.

McCormick understands the importance of creating new private sector jobs. She understands that it is government waste, fraud, and mismanagement that have produced the severe threats facing our country: financial insolvency, energy dependency, and foreign entanglements. The country cannot continue to borrow 55 cents of every dollar spent by the federal government.  “These are principles that work and have stood the test of time – not only that, these are principles that most Americans support!  Since these principles are also those embraced by Change the Congress in 2010, we are proud to endorse Terri McCormick for the United States Congress,” concluded Welborn.

“Thank you Change the Congress in 2010 for your commitment to bringing change to Washington and for your faith in me and in our country,” stated Terri McCormick.

Join Change the Congress in 2010 and support Terri McCormick.

Former State Representative Terri McCormick is a teacher, small business owner, published author and constitutional conservative.

To learn more about Change the Congress in 2010, visit www.ChangetheCongressin2010.com.

July 13, 2010 – Join the McCormick Campaign Thursday, July 22 from 5 to 8pm

APPLETON, Wisconsin — Open to the public, the Terri McCormick Campaign for Congress will be holding a grand opening for the campaign headquarters on Thursday, July 22^nd from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.  The campaign headquarters is located at 5317 Grande Market Drive, Suite A, Appleton WI.

The McCormick Campaign invites all registered voters and their families to visit the campaign headquarters and enjoy a fun-filled evening including food and beverages.  Terri McCormick and staff will be available for attendees to meet with and discuss upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.  In addition, the public is welcome to tour the office and pick up yard signs and/or field signs.

Located just west of the Appleton mall, the McCormick campaign headquarters is open to the public with regular business hours from 8:00am – 6:00pm Monday through Friday.  The campaign headquarters serves as a gathering place for volunteers and supporters and as a place for the public to learn more about Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District race.

For more information about this event, please contact campaign headquarters at (920) 997-3120 or email info@mccormickforcongress.com.

Former State Representative Terri McCormick is a teacher, small business owner, published author and constitutional conservative.

July 13, 2010 – Steve Kagen Switches Vote on Transparency for the Federal Reserve

APPLETON, Wisconsin — Congressman Steve Kagen was previously on the record in support of HR 1207, a bill to give the Government Accountability Office (GAO) the authority to audit the Federal Reserve to obtain precise details about Fed activities.  While there is a system of checks and balances for most branches of the government, the Fed remains untouched and unexamined.

But in a vote on June 30, Kagen shifted and voted with 228 other Democrats to oppose an audit of the Federal Reserve (source: http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2010/roll412.xml). The bill, authored by Congressman Ron Paul of Texas, received bipartisan support earlier in the year, with 320 members of Congress co-sponsoring it — including Steve Kagen.

Twenty-three Democrats crossed over to vote with the Republicans to audit the Fed, which was included in a bill to fix previously passed and unpopular derivatives measures.  Despite overwhelming support from the public, Kagen switched to oppose audit of the Federal Reserve.

Republican candidate for Congress Terri McCormick criticized Kagen’s vote switch: “I want to go to Congress to audit the Federal Reserve and to audit other agencies that are not being good stewards of hard-earned taxpayer dollars,” said McCormick.

“Why did Congressman Kagen support the Audit the Fed bill and then vote against auditing the Fed?  Was it simply to put his party ahead of northeast Wisconsin voters?” asked McCormick.

“If elected to Congress, I will work to make our government fully accountable.  I have a record of achievement and reform to back up my promises,” she concluded.

Learn more about Terri McCormick or the campaign visit http://www.TerriMcCormickforCongress.com or watch her video on transparency in the Federal Reserve at http://tinyurl.com/2don7nw.

Former State Representative Terri McCormick is a teacher, small business owner, published author and constitutional conservative.

July 9, 2010

Appleton, Wisconsin – Wisconsin Right to Life has endorsed Terri McCormick, Candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Eighth District.

“This endorsement is an honor,” stated McCormick.  “The Wisconsin Right to Life organization is based on integrity, strength of purpose and respect and it is a true privilege to have their support.”

During McCormick’s time in the state legislature and as a citizen leader she has supported Right to Life causes on both the local and national levels and will continue to support pro-life policies.

Former State Representative Terri McCormick is a teacher, small business owner, published author, and constitutional conservative.

July 7, 2010 – Terri McCormick is the first candidate to submit signatures in WI-8 Congressional Race

APPLETON, Wisconsin – Terri McCormick, Candidate for US House of Representatives in Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District has been placed on the ballot.

Having received this honor Tuesday afternoon Terri McCormick is the first candidate in Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District race to be placed on the ballot.

“It is time for the people to decide who best represents them and who will provide the leadership necessary to address the economic crisis, national debt and security issues that face the United States,” stated McCormick.

Voters from all over the Eighth Congressional District provided signatures showing their support for Terri McCormick.  One thousand signatures are needed in order to get on the ballot, a requirement that the McCormick Campaign easily met and surpassed.

While submitting the nomination forms, Dave Bowers, Grassroots Coordinator for the Terri McCormick Campaign for Congress reflected on the importance of the nomination process.  “The outpouring of support found while collecting signatures speaks volumes for the confidence voters have placed in Terri McCormick.”

Former State Representative Terri McCormick is a teacher, small business owner, published author and constitutional conservative.