IAR Press Room

PRESS RELEASE:

THE IRISH - AMERICAN REPUBLICANS
ENDORSE
ATTORNEY GENERAL CHARLES CRIST
for FLORIDA GOVERNOR

"We are proud to endorse a distinguished Irish-American, Attorney General Charles Crist to be the next Governor of Florida" announced Brian McCarthy, the national Chairman of the Irish American Republicans (IrishGOP.com). "We do not normally endorse pre-primary, however Charlie Crist has shown national leadership in the area of fighting crime and law enforcement, and has been such a principled, articulate supporter of free market, pro-economic growth policies, that the Irish American Republicans are proud to endorse him to be Florida’s next Governor."

"Charlie Crist has been a national leader in the fight to reduce crime" stated Jim Bomford, Chairmen of the Central Florida Irish American Republicans, "He is a great American, a great Irish American, a true conservative, and will be a great Governor for the State of Florida."

The Irish-American Republicans are the national organization for Irish-Americans established in 1994 to support the Republican Party and its principles among the 45 million strong Irish-American

community. The IAR supports and promotes Irish Americans within the Republican Party, and GOP officials and candidates who work for issues of concern to Irish America, and the cause of peace and justice in Ireland.

"As a descendant of the Kilpatrick and Shaw families of County Tyrone, Charlie Crist is a true Irish-American and grew-up with a profound sense of the history and troubles of Ireland. His life story reflects the struggle and success of millions of Irish Americans, and all Americans who have worked, studied and saved to better themselves and their families" stated IAR Political Affairs Director Desmond Lyons. "Charlie Crist represents the best of Irish America and will be a great Governor."

For More Information Contact:
Patrick Crotty, IAR Director of Communications, 917-439-3940

For Information on the Irish American Republicans see IrishGOP.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Irish-American Republicans Endorse GOP Candidates Across the Nation

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:

National Review Online

Republican Thuggery?
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.

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