PENSACOLA NEWS JOURNAL

Irish-American Republicans endorse 'Marc O'Rubio'

March 17, 2010

The Irish-American Republicans, a 130-year-old coalition of Irish-Americans in the Republican Party, today announced their endorsement of Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate.

"Marco Rubio is a principled and effective leader who will help limit government, lower taxes, defend America and preserve our freedoms,” the group's Regional Chairman Jim Bomford said in a news release. “Marco Rubio has a proven record of public service and is a real patriot who will not only oppose big government disasters like the stimulus and ObamaCare, but also offer thoughtful, policy-based alternatives.

“Although we endorsed Charlie Crist for governor in 2006, we have been disappointed by his support for wasteful stimulus spending, cap-and-trade, tax increases and his opposition to scrapping ObamaCare," he added. "We trusted him to govern as a Jeb Bush Republican, but have been roundly disappointed by his stewardship of Florida.”

National Chairman Grant Lally added: “The Irish-American Republicans are proud to endorse Marco Rubio for Senate. During this period of economic uncertainty, the Senate needs a leader like Marco Rubio who will courageously challenge Washington’s big-spending ways and ensure the next generation of Americans inherits a strong and prosperous nation.”

In accepting this endorsement, Rubio said, “For over a century, the Irish-American Republicans have been an important part of the Republican Party’s heritage. I am honored to have their support in my campaign and wish all Irish-Americans in Florida and across the country a Happy St. Patrick’s Day.”

The Irish American Republicans are a national organization, originally organized in 1868 and chartered in 1880, dedicated to promoting the principles of the Republican Party, building Republican support among the 45-million-strong Irish-American community, strengthening relations between Ireland and the United States, and supporting the cause of justice and peace in Northern Ireland. The Irish-American Republicans' Advisory Chairs include former Gov. George Pataki and U.S. Senator John McCain (AZ), while its Board is comprised of Irish American leaders from the business, political, media and legal communities.

The Irish American Republicans, a 130-year old coalition of Irish Americans in the Republican Party, have enthusiastically endorsed State Senator Scott Brown, to be elected as the next US Senator from Massachusetts, in the special election scheduled for January 19th.

"Scott Brown is a respected Irish American legislator, whose family roots go back to County Sligo in Ireland. He is a principled and successful leader, who will help to preserve our freedoms, defend our country, lower our taxes, and represent the best tradition of Massachusetts as an independent and informed voice in the United States Senate," stated Thomas Mason of Lakeville, former General Counsel of the Massachusetts Republican Party, and Chair of the Irish American Republicans of Massachusetts.

"It is important that Massachusetts elect Scott Brown to the United States Senate. Scott Brown has an excellent record of public service and is a real patriot," added Mason, "Scott Brown will vigorously oppose the looming fiscal and health care disaster of 'Obamacare.' Scott's opponent, Martha Coakley, has a sloppy record as a politician who has favored criminals instead of the victims. Her tenure as Massachusetts Attorney General has been sadly embarrassing."

"The Irish American Republicans are proud to endorse Scott Brown, for the US Senate," stated IAR National Chairman Grant Lally. "In these dangerous times, we need a responsible leader like Senator Scott Brown. He knows the dangers in this world, is a serious public servant, and is strongly committed to fiscal responsibility in government. Unlike his clueless opponent, Scott Brown will bring distinction to Massachusetts in the US Senate."

"We are urging all our members to volunteer in Massachusetts, make calls to voters, and contribute to Scott Brown's campaign," concluded Lally, "The stakes for America are too high to sit back. Scott Brown is a great Irish American and a true patriot, and we need him in the US Senate.”

The Irish American Republicans were founded in 1880, and are a group of Irish Americans and those interested in Ireland-US relations and the Irish Peace Process, dedicated to supporting principled and responsible leaders for elected office.

For the Scott Brown for US Senate campaign:
http://www.brownforussenate.com/
info@brownforussenate.com or 781-444-0200

For the Irish American Republicans contact:
Thomas Mason, Massachusetts IAR Chair:
508-631-1581 attytmason@comcast.net
Grant Lally, National IAR Co-Chair:
917-686-8440 GML89@aol.com

www.IrishGOP.com

Contact:
Patrick Crotty, IAR Communications Director, patrick.crotty@mackayshields.com
Desmond Lyons, IAR Political Director, dlyons@lyons-mcgovern.com

The Irish American Republicans, a national organization dedicated to promoting the principles of the Republican Party, building Republican support among the 45 million strong Irish-American community, and supporting the cause of justice and peace in Ireland, has announced its support of Candidates standing for election on November 8, 2005.

The Irish American Republicans are proud to endorse and support the following candidates:

By Brian McCarthy, a New York City-based attorney
12/06/00

After staying up all night watching the careening election returns, I returned to my law practice on November 8 in New York City representing mainly union members in labor, employment, and civil-rights matters. As the post-election days mounted and the Democrats' ground troops set up camp in Florida, my sense of helplessness here in New York City grew. My calling came through an e-mail seeking attorneys to help the Republican effort in the Florida Re-Recount. I arrived in Miami on Sunday, November 19.