Hayhurst Speaks At Democrat Hall Of Fame
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
SYRACUSE - More than 60 Democrats and Democratic candidates attended the 12th annual Kosciusko County Democrat Hall of Fame Dinner Saturday night.
The dinner was held at South Shore Golf Club, Syracuse.
Those who attended had the opportunity to listen to area Kosciusko County democratic candidates and hear a message from keynote speaker Tom Hayhurst.
Hayhurst is running for the third district congressional seat in the November general election against incumbent U.S. Rep. Mark Souder.
Two Democrats were inducted into the Kosciusko County Democrat Hall of Fame during the dinner. Margaret Brooks and Mary Duncan have served as precinct committee members for the past 30 years in Van Buren Township.
Three area Democratic candidates spoke about their goals for the Nov. 8 race.
Chris Rahe, state house candidate for District 23, said this is his first year for running in an election.
"Our founders of this country clung desperately to ideals that gave them strength and conviction," Rahe said.
"When our ideals are under attack, we as a Democratic Party need to stand up."
Larry Rensberger, who is running against seven-term State Rep. Bill Ruppel for the District 22 seat, said, "Democrats need to stop the privatization of Indiana and put more of us in the House of Representatives."
Jim Bumbaugh, who is running for sheriff for Kosciusko County, said it is time for change in leadership in the sheriff's department.
"The sheriff's department has been family-operated for 28 years and it is time for a change," Bumbaugh said.
He said if he were elected, he would provide accountability to the community and oversee the staff.
Hayhurst, who attended the dinner with his wife, Judy, spoke about his campaign issues, including affordable health care, veteran benefits, jobs and the economy and energy efficiency.
Hayhurst, Fort Wayne, has practiced medicine in Indiana for more than 30 years, is a Vietnam War veteran, and has served on the Fort Wayne City Council since 1996.
"I see energy in Kosciusko County when I go door to door and speak to residents about issues such as affordable healthcare and feel the community is behind me," Hayhurst said.
He said if he were elected he would support federal government negotiation with drug companies to secure the highest-quality, lowest-cost medications for more than 41 million seniors on Medicare.
Hayhurst also said he would fight to guarantee veterans receive the same kind of medical care offered to members of Congress, and fight to save inpatient beds at the Fort Wayne Veterans Administration Hospital.
He also said he will work to create and keep jobs throughout northeast Indiana.
"Kosciusko County is blessed with orthopedics and we need to stabilize, support and expand the industry," Hayhurst said.
He said he will advance a policy of fair trade in all international trade agreements and defend American workers and their jobs.
Hayhurst said he is campaigning for a national commitment for energy independence and a comprehensive plan to advance it. [[In-content Ad]]
SYRACUSE - More than 60 Democrats and Democratic candidates attended the 12th annual Kosciusko County Democrat Hall of Fame Dinner Saturday night.
The dinner was held at South Shore Golf Club, Syracuse.
Those who attended had the opportunity to listen to area Kosciusko County democratic candidates and hear a message from keynote speaker Tom Hayhurst.
Hayhurst is running for the third district congressional seat in the November general election against incumbent U.S. Rep. Mark Souder.
Two Democrats were inducted into the Kosciusko County Democrat Hall of Fame during the dinner. Margaret Brooks and Mary Duncan have served as precinct committee members for the past 30 years in Van Buren Township.
Three area Democratic candidates spoke about their goals for the Nov. 8 race.
Chris Rahe, state house candidate for District 23, said this is his first year for running in an election.
"Our founders of this country clung desperately to ideals that gave them strength and conviction," Rahe said.
"When our ideals are under attack, we as a Democratic Party need to stand up."
Larry Rensberger, who is running against seven-term State Rep. Bill Ruppel for the District 22 seat, said, "Democrats need to stop the privatization of Indiana and put more of us in the House of Representatives."
Jim Bumbaugh, who is running for sheriff for Kosciusko County, said it is time for change in leadership in the sheriff's department.
"The sheriff's department has been family-operated for 28 years and it is time for a change," Bumbaugh said.
He said if he were elected, he would provide accountability to the community and oversee the staff.
Hayhurst, who attended the dinner with his wife, Judy, spoke about his campaign issues, including affordable health care, veteran benefits, jobs and the economy and energy efficiency.
Hayhurst, Fort Wayne, has practiced medicine in Indiana for more than 30 years, is a Vietnam War veteran, and has served on the Fort Wayne City Council since 1996.
"I see energy in Kosciusko County when I go door to door and speak to residents about issues such as affordable healthcare and feel the community is behind me," Hayhurst said.
He said if he were elected he would support federal government negotiation with drug companies to secure the highest-quality, lowest-cost medications for more than 41 million seniors on Medicare.
Hayhurst also said he would fight to guarantee veterans receive the same kind of medical care offered to members of Congress, and fight to save inpatient beds at the Fort Wayne Veterans Administration Hospital.
He also said he will work to create and keep jobs throughout northeast Indiana.
"Kosciusko County is blessed with orthopedics and we need to stabilize, support and expand the industry," Hayhurst said.
He said he will advance a policy of fair trade in all international trade agreements and defend American workers and their jobs.
Hayhurst said he is campaigning for a national commitment for energy independence and a comprehensive plan to advance it. [[In-content Ad]]