Politics: State police union endorses Schock
From a press release:
AARON SCHOCK ADDS LAW ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND SHERIFFS TO GROWING LIST OF ENDORSEMENTS
(PEORIA) The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Illinois State Lodge, the Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association and the Peoria Police Benevolent and Protective Association have endorsed Aaron Schock for Congress. The organizations are joined by the Sheriffs of six counties in the 18th District.
“This endorsement comes as a result of many factors that make Aaron Schock the best candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 18th District, none more so than he has earned a voting record in the Illinois House which is strong in supporting the FOP positions on important law enforcement issues. Aaron Schock has a proven record of advocating on behalf of those on the front lines of maintaining law and order in Illinois†read the endorsement of the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police.
The six sheriffs endorsing Schock are joined by former Brown County Sheriff Michael Myers. The six sheriffs are: Logan County Sheriff Steve Nichols, Menard County Sheriff Larry Smith, Peoria County Sheriff Mike McCoy, Sangamon County Sheriff Neil Williamson, Schuyler County Sheriff Don Schieferdecker and Stark County Sheriff Jimmie Dison.
Many of these sheriffs said they rarely get involved in primary elections but they are stepping forward because of the depth of support they have for Aaron Schock.
“I am honored that these sheriffs and law enforcement organizations are willing to step up and make their voices heard in this election,†said Schock. “If I am elected to Congress, I intend to be a strong advocate on behalf of the work they do, just as I have done in the Illinois House.â€
These law enforcement organizations and sheriffs come on top of a growing list of well-respected organizations and officials endorsing Aaron Schock for Congress. Schock has been endorsed by 14 of 20 Republican County Chairmen, 8 State Legislators from the 18th Congressional District, the mayor and entire city councils of Metamora and East Peoria, the mayor and 7 of 8 Aldermen in Eureka, 13 mayors, 26 city council members, the Chicago Tribune, ABATE, the NRA, the Illinois Federation for Right to Life, former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, former Governor Jim Thompson, Illinois House Republican Leader Tom Cross, neighboring Congressman John Shimkus, and the official endorsement of the Sangamon County Republican Party.
Aaron Schock Endorsements
Ø Sangamon County Republican Central Committee—the only county party organization in the 18th District that will make an endorsement.
Ø Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert
Ø The Number Four House Republican Leader, Congressman Eric Cantor of Virginia who is the House GOP Chief Deputy Whip
Ø Neighboring 19TH District Congressman John Shimkus
Ø Former Governor James Thompson
Ø Illinois House Republican Leader Tom Cross
Ø State Senator Gary Dahl (represents part of the 18th Congressional District)
Seven fellow State Representatives from the 18th Congressional District:
§ Representative Rich Brauer
§ Representative Bill Mitchell
§ Representative Don Moffitt
§ Representative Raymond Poe
§ Representative Keith Sommer
§ Representative Jil Tracy
§ Representative Jim Watson
Ø The Illinois Federation for Right to Life
Ø NRA
Ø Chicago Tribune
Ø ABATE
Ø Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge
Ø Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association
Ø Peoria Police Benevolent and Protective Association
Ø Former State Representative and Springfield Mayor Karen Hasara
Ø Norma Goodale, Secretary, 18th Congressional District Republican Organization
Endorsed by 14 of 20 Republican County Chairmen:
Brown County, Gary Pruden
Bureau County, Barry Welbers
Cass County, Jack Hamilton
Knox County, Marc Young
Macon County, Jim Gresham
Marshall County, Eric Swartz
Peoria County, Rudy Lewis
Pike County, John Birch
Putnam County, Kimrey Alleman
Sangamon County, Tony Libri
Schuyler County, Mike Dyche
Scott County, Tim Hawkins
Stark County, Mike Bigger
Tazewell County, Demetra DeMonte
Sheriffs:
Brown County, former Sheriff Michael Myers
Logan County, Steve Nichols
Menard County, Larry Smith
Peoria County, Mike McCoy
Sangamon County, Neil Williamson
Schuyler County Don Schieferdecker
Stark County, Jimmie Dison
County Officials:
Logan County Treasurer Mary Ellen Bruns
Menard County Treasurer Jacqueline Horn
Menard County Board Chairman Merle Kirby
Morgan County Board Bill Meier
Stark County Board Chairman Mike Bigger
Stark County Clerk Linda Pyell
Tazewell County Coroner Dennis Conover
Woodford County Board Tom Evans
Woodford County Board Stan Glazier
Woodford County Board Tom Karr
The Mayor and entire city council of East Peoria
The Mayor and entire village board of Metamora
The Mayor and 7 of 8 Aldermen in Eureka
Mayors:
Mayor Ken Vallas, Yates City, Knox County
Mayor John Herman, Williamsfield, Knox County
Mayor Dave Knieriem, Mason City, Mason County
Mayor Dale Roberts, Havana, Mason County
Village President Gordon Jumper, South Jacksonville, Morgan County
Mayor David Mingus, East Peoria, Tazewell County
Woodford County Mayors:
Mayor Steven Schrock, Congerville
Mayor Herb Arbuckle, El Paso
Mayor Scott Punke, Eureka
Mayor Marvin Johnson Jr., Germantown Hills
Mayor Ross Hohulin, Goodfield
Mayor Paul Kouri, Metamora
Mayor Keith Klein, Roanoke
City Clerk Andy Ezard, Jacksonville
City Treasurer Ron Smiljanich, Jacksonville
City Council Members:
East Peoria Dan Decker
East Peoria Gary Densberger
East Peoria Tim Jeffers
East Peoria, Mike Unes
Eureka, Milt Hinnen
Eureka, Diane Hinthorne
Eureka, Jams Meares
Eureka, Virgil Punke
Eureka, Bob Prather
Eureka, Richard Walter
Eureka, Nathan Zeltwanger
Jacksonville, Jim Daniels
Jacksonville, Jim Hill
Mason City, Bruce Lowe
Mason City, Lois Rickard
Meredosia, Kennie Scott
Metamora, Bill Belshaw
Metamora, Curt Breitbarth
Metamora, Dan Ford,
Metamora, Doug Hawk
Metamora, John Heinz
Metamora, Walt Laylock
Peoria, Jim Montelongo
Peoria, Eric Turner
Peoria Heights, Bryan Harn
Peoria Heights, Andrea Pendleton
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[...] effective and professionally run campaign; Schock would win even if Morris was out of the race. His list of endorsements is incredible; including most recently, a Republican Congressman flying in from North Carolina to endorse him, [...]
Gee, the authoritarian chap gets police support. Wonders never cease, I say!