One of three candidates for the Republican nomination to take on Democratic Party Congresswoman Melissa Bean has drawn four of a kind in the endorsement game.
All four Republican state senators who represent parts of the 8th congressional district have endorsed Steve Greenberg. The subhead of his press release says, “Businessman’s House Bid Gains Momentum.”
I imagine that we can expect all of the GOP house members to follow suit in a subsequent press release.
I do notice one anomaly. The press release seems to use the office addresses of the legislators. Crystal Lake is given for former McHenry Mayor Pam Althoff’s location identifier. Crystal Lake is not in the 8th congressional district.
Regardless, here is the press release:
GOP Senators Endorse Greenberg
Businessman’s House Bid Gains Momentum
LAKE ZURICH 11/29/07—Businessman and Republican candidate for Congress Steve Greenberg today announced the endorsement of all four Republican State Senators who represent parts of Illinois’ Eighth Congressional district. Senators Pam Althoff (Crystal Lake), John Millner (Schaumburg), Matt Murphy (Palatine) and Bill Peterson (Lake Zurich) are each endorsing Greenberg in his bid to represent the northwest suburbs in Congress.
“I am deeply honored by the endorsement of these highly respected leaders. Senators Althoff, Millner, Murphy and Peterson not only serve in the Illinois Senate with distinction, they are also political veterans who will help me bring my message of change to voters and guide my campaign to victory against Melissa Bean,” said Greenberg.
Senator Althoff: “Steve has a passion for people that shines though with everyone he meets. Many of the folks in Washington all too often forget what their real jobs are; Steve won’t forget why he was sent to Washington. I am confident that Steve will be an outstanding Congressman and leader for our community”
Senator Millner: “Steve Greenberg is the kind of candidate that gets people excited. He brings huge amounts of enthusiasm and knowledge of the issues that affect people’s everyday lives.”
Senator Murphy: “Washington DC, like Springfield, is full of politicians that think the taxpayer’s money is their money. I am proud to endorse Steve Greenberg because he will fight wasteful spending in Washington and will bring commonsense to our nation’s capitol. Steve will be the Congressman local taxpayers so desperately need and deserve.”
Senator Peterson: “After spending time with Steve Greenberg, I am absolutely convinced that he is the candidate that can and will be victorious against Melissa Bean. He will bring a unifying message forward during his campaign, and I am convinced that as a Member of Congress he will be a unifying leader for the 8th district”