Belated Oberweis Announcement

Just noticed that this email came from Jim Oberweis while our family was down in Central Illinois.

You’ve obviously read elsewhere that the former statewide candidate has decided to run for congress, but I thought I let you see what he sent to those on who are on his email list:

Dear Friend,

You’ve been a loyal supporter as I’ve worked to defend and promote our shared conservative values. Can I count on your support one more time?

As I’m sure you know by now, Denny Hastert – our 11-term Congressman here in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District – has announced his intentions to make this term in the Congress his last.

It was an honor to have the opportunity to vote for Denny as my Representative, and it was a privilege to be able to tell others, “MY Congressman is Denny Hastert.”

But we will know that privilege no longer. And now, Republican voters of the 14th Congressional District will have to choose a new standard-bearer to do battle with the Democrats. They’ve targeted this seat for funding from their special interest buddies in Washington, and we’re going to have to work hard to keep the seat in Republican hands.

As you may know, encouraged by local and national Republican leaders, I’ve been testing the waters for the last several weeks, to gauge the depth of my support, should I choose to run for the open seat.

The time for testing the waters is done. I’ve made a decision, and I would be honored if you would join me this coming Sunday as I make an important announcement.

The event will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Oberweis Dairy headquarters, 951 Ice Cream Drive in North Aurora (Randall Road near I-88).

There will be plenty of free parking – and we might even break out some ice cream for the kids.

Your support has meant a great deal to me in my previous efforts. I’ve done my best to be worthy of that support, and I hope I can count on you one more time.

With best regards,

JIM OBERWEIS


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