FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 15, 2016
Contact: Tommy Schultz, Campaign Manager
615-686-3827; To...@GrantforTN.com
Grant Starrett For Congress Reports $1.23 Million Raised For Campaign
Reports More Than 3:1 Grassroots Dollars Compared to DesJarlais
(MURFREESBORO, Tenn.) – The Grant Starrett for Congress campaign today announced they will report raising more than $1.23 million over the course of the campaign, with $908,000 cash on hand and with a 3:1 advantage on grassroots dollars raised compared to DesJarlais.
Statement from Tommy Schultz, Campaign Manager for Grant Starrett for Congress:
"In just the last quarter, Grant and our team have knocked on tens of thousands of doors across the district, talking to voters one-on-one about Scott DesJarlais' record. No surprise then that we have outraised DesJarlais by more than 3:1 among grassroots dollars given. And with an overall 3:1 cash advantage that matches that grassroots support, we're going to continue to powerfully make our case in the home stretch."
The full report is available with the Federal Elections Commission.
Total raised: $1,231,143 (DesJarlais: $484,946)
Total grassroots dollars given: $42,465 (DesJarlais: $13,440)
Total raised for Q1: $313,296 (DesJarlais: $137,075)
Cash on hand: $908,702 (DesJarlais: $345,979)
What they are saying about Grant and the 2016 race
POLITICO: Top 5 Primary to Watch in 2016 (Link)
"Grant would serve the district well because he is an honest conservative Christian that will not be easily manipulated by the entrenched special interests of Washington" - Pastor Ron Stoltzfus, Winchester, TN (Link)
Grant Starrett is “the kind of thoughtful leader that will focus on solving problems” - Speaker Newt Gingrich (Link)
Grant Starrett is a "dedicated, energetic conservative — part of a new generation of Republicans — who has thought through major issues" - Jennifer Rubin (Link)
"Young Conservative Running in One of the Most Important House Races in the Country" (Link)
“This looks like a serious race” – Stuart Rothenberg of The Rothenberg and Gonzales Political Report
“Starrett is making a name for himself, devoting attention to the more rural, blue-collar areas where DesJarlais has traditionally done well.” – Roll Call (Link)
“DesJarlais’ primary challenger hits on voting records, not scandals” – POLITICO (Link)
"Starrett Hits Scott DesJarlais Over Food Stamps Vote" – BREITBART (Link)
"'Not A Single Question' - 27-Year Old Conservative Challenger Attacks GOP Congressman Over Planned Parenthood Hearing" – Daily Caller (Link)
“I get involved in primary fights when there's a clear better candidate,” – Radio host Hugh Hewitt, endorsing Grant Starrett (Link)
"I have contributed to Grant Starrett because I believe in the young rising generation of Republicans...He's going to be a terrific Member of Congress this time next year." - Hugh Hewitt (Link)
“Here’s what I know: Grant is a man of character and conviction. He is a constitutional conservative of the highest order,” – Erick Erickson, Editor in Chief of RedState, “strongly endorsing” Grant Starrett (Link)
“Great meeting with @GrantforTN, a sharp young leader in Tennessee.” – Dr. Russell Moore, President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention (Link)
“Grant is a true conservative. And I have known him for a number of years and have a tremendous respect for his heart, his intellect and his conservative values.” – Lee Beaman, Chairman of the Beaman Automotive Group in Nashville, TN (Link)
“Grant is the kind of energetic, talented Constitutional conservative we will need to preserve the House of Representatives as a bulwark against the left’s “transformative” agenda and, should circumstances permit, to make it the engine of conservative transformation.” – PowerLine’s Paul Mirengoff (Link)
"Grant Starrett for Congress" – Powerline's Paul Mirengoff, endorsing Grant Starrett (Link)
“He would be a welcome addition to the Hill at a time when the world is increasingly dangerous but too many members still do not understand the importance of a strong defense to handle and deter rising threats.” – Powerline (Link)
“I've met Starrett and was impressed by his intelligence and commitment to conservative causes,”… “[Grant] would be a tremendous improvement.” – Ramesh Ponnuru, Senior Editor ofNational Review (Link; Link)
“We sought out talented iconoclasts whose ideas on politics and policy are likely to be heard and should be listened to — but who may not earn the attention of the national media on a regular basis… Starrett's a candidate to watch.” – the Washington Examiner, identifying their “New Voices for 2015” (Link)
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