Republican candidate for governor, Congressman David McIntosh, stopped at the Kosciusko County courthouse Monday with State Senator and Republican candidate for Lt. Gov., Murray Clark, and Republican candidate for Attorney General, Steve Carter, as part of their 35-city bus tour, The New Leadership Express.

The tour started Friday and is scheduled for seven days.

"We're basically going to hit every corner of the state," said Leah Dietrick, McIntosh's deputy press secretary.

McIntosh, Clark and Carter greeted spectators and each made a little speech in front of the courthouse.

"What (McIntosh) will bring back is integrity, is honesty, is public credibility," said Clark.

McIntosh commended Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush's choice of running mate, but went on to say, "I think I've picked the very best running mate in the state - Murray Clark."

He also introduced his wife, Ruthie, who has organized the First Books project and is actively involved in literacy; and Clark's wife, Janet, who deals with health care issues.

"We truly have a team," McIntosh said. "The Republican team is running united, starting with George Bush.

"Republicans are committed to cutting taxes," he continued. "We're going to return (the money) to you."

McIntosh also discussed his guarantee of cutting taxes, on average, 25 percent.

"Unless I get the job done I won't be coming back in four years. We'll have a governor who stands up for our freedom. I believe Indiana has a special calling.

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