Hayhurst, Secretary Of State Candidates Visit Warsaw
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
Hayhurst, Secretary Of State Candidates Visit Warsaw
By Daniel [email protected]
Hayhurst, who earned 46 percent of the vote in 2006 against Congressman Mark Souder, is once again running for the 3rd district congressional seat.
Hayhurst, who is the presumptive democratic nominee to face Souder in the Nov. 2 general election, spoke about four main areas.[[In-content Ad]]Hayhurst concentrated on fair trade, improving education, job creation and improving the country's infrastructure.
Hayhurst, a physician from Fort Wayne who has also served on the Fort Wayne City Council, said his experience as a doctor will give him a better view of health care debate.
"The good, the bad and the ugly," said Hayhurst of health care.
Hayhurst said the health care system needs to be fixed but didn't see a need for sweeping reform. Hayhurst also said things like free clinics need to be used more and more effectively.
While talking about job creation, Hayhurst lauded OrthoWorx for their work to brand and bring jobs to the Warsaw area.
Hayhurst said it was important that Warsaw be a stop on a proposed rail system that would connect major cities throughout the Midwest.
Hayhurst was confident his last race against Souder will help him beat the incumbent.
"I'm not going to run any harder because I don't know if that's possible," said Hayhurst. "But I am going to run smarter."
"I'm the guy who is going to send Mark Souder back to Grabill," said Hayhurst.
Hayhurst said it was necessary to invest more in education.
"We need to have a national priority on education," said Hayhurst.
On infrastructure, Hayhurst compared fixing the national roads and bridges today to the works projects of the 1930s.
While discussing labor, Hayhurst said he also supports the Employee Free Choice Act.
Hayhurst also spoke of America's need for energy independence.
"For our pocketbooks and for our national security we need to become energy independent," said Hayhurst.
Hayhurst said that his Web site is still being developed but encouraged people to visit www.tomhayhurstforcongress.com
Hayhurst said it wouldn't be unfair to characterize his last race against Souder as "contentious," but he vowed to "remain civil and my hope is he does as well."
Hayhurst, who has been practicing medicine in Indiana for more than 30 years, co-founded in 2007 the Wolf Lake Free Clinic in Noble County.
Hayhurst is a veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. He pointed out Monday night that Souder chose not to serve in the military during Vietnam.
Hayhurst also helped establish the group Veterans For Better Health Care.
For the second time in as many months, Vop Osili was in Warsaw to make his case for the secretary of state nomination.
Osili once again took issue with Indiana's voting laws, which he calls "the strictest in the nation."
"This is a critical office at a critical time," said Osili. "I want to be your voice in the state in 2010."
More information on Osili can be found at www.votevop.com
Also on hand Monday night was Osili's opponent in the state's democrat convention, Tom McKenna.
The secretary of state nominee is chosen at the respective party's state conventions.
McKenna was also making his second appearance in front of Kosciusko County democrats since making his candidacy public.
McKenna said that it was important to have a democrat in the statehouse as Secretary of State to protect the voting rights of Hoosiers.
"The republicans, the arc of history has passed them by," said McKenna. "The only way they can win is by limiting the vote."
McKenna said he believed whoever was nominated by the democrats would face Charles White, from Hamilton County, in the general election.
More information on McKenna can be found at www.mckennaforsecretary.com
County Chairman Terry Bartley said he was going to deliver food to a local food bank today. Food was collected at Monday night's meeting.
For more information about the Kosciusko County Democrats, visit www.kcdemocrats.net
Their next meeting will be March 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Richard's Restaurant.
Hayhurst, who earned 46 percent of the vote in 2006 against Congressman Mark Souder, is once again running for the 3rd district congressional seat.
Hayhurst, who is the presumptive democratic nominee to face Souder in the Nov. 2 general election, spoke about four main areas.[[In-content Ad]]Hayhurst concentrated on fair trade, improving education, job creation and improving the country's infrastructure.
Hayhurst, a physician from Fort Wayne who has also served on the Fort Wayne City Council, said his experience as a doctor will give him a better view of health care debate.
"The good, the bad and the ugly," said Hayhurst of health care.
Hayhurst said the health care system needs to be fixed but didn't see a need for sweeping reform. Hayhurst also said things like free clinics need to be used more and more effectively.
While talking about job creation, Hayhurst lauded OrthoWorx for their work to brand and bring jobs to the Warsaw area.
Hayhurst said it was important that Warsaw be a stop on a proposed rail system that would connect major cities throughout the Midwest.
Hayhurst was confident his last race against Souder will help him beat the incumbent.
"I'm not going to run any harder because I don't know if that's possible," said Hayhurst. "But I am going to run smarter."
"I'm the guy who is going to send Mark Souder back to Grabill," said Hayhurst.
Hayhurst said it was necessary to invest more in education.
"We need to have a national priority on education," said Hayhurst.
On infrastructure, Hayhurst compared fixing the national roads and bridges today to the works projects of the 1930s.
While discussing labor, Hayhurst said he also supports the Employee Free Choice Act.
Hayhurst also spoke of America's need for energy independence.
"For our pocketbooks and for our national security we need to become energy independent," said Hayhurst.
Hayhurst said that his Web site is still being developed but encouraged people to visit www.tomhayhurstforcongress.com
Hayhurst said it wouldn't be unfair to characterize his last race against Souder as "contentious," but he vowed to "remain civil and my hope is he does as well."
Hayhurst, who has been practicing medicine in Indiana for more than 30 years, co-founded in 2007 the Wolf Lake Free Clinic in Noble County.
Hayhurst is a veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. He pointed out Monday night that Souder chose not to serve in the military during Vietnam.
Hayhurst also helped establish the group Veterans For Better Health Care.
For the second time in as many months, Vop Osili was in Warsaw to make his case for the secretary of state nomination.
Osili once again took issue with Indiana's voting laws, which he calls "the strictest in the nation."
"This is a critical office at a critical time," said Osili. "I want to be your voice in the state in 2010."
More information on Osili can be found at www.votevop.com
Also on hand Monday night was Osili's opponent in the state's democrat convention, Tom McKenna.
The secretary of state nominee is chosen at the respective party's state conventions.
McKenna was also making his second appearance in front of Kosciusko County democrats since making his candidacy public.
McKenna said that it was important to have a democrat in the statehouse as Secretary of State to protect the voting rights of Hoosiers.
"The republicans, the arc of history has passed them by," said McKenna. "The only way they can win is by limiting the vote."
McKenna said he believed whoever was nominated by the democrats would face Charles White, from Hamilton County, in the general election.
More information on McKenna can be found at www.mckennaforsecretary.com
County Chairman Terry Bartley said he was going to deliver food to a local food bank today. Food was collected at Monday night's meeting.
For more information about the Kosciusko County Democrats, visit www.kcdemocrats.net
Their next meeting will be March 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Richard's Restaurant.
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