Having worked extensively with John Laesch during his last campaign, I witnessed his passion for the people and commitment to democratic principals. I believe that he will, as our congressman, fairly represent people over special interests.
I would like to personally endorse John Laesch because John has spoken out for me on the most important issues facing Americans today.
He has been consistently courageous in speaking the hard truths that our so-called "leaders" have been unwilling to say.
I believe his intelligence and honesty are what we need, now.
I strongly endorse John Laesch for Congress in the 14th District of Illinois. He has demonstrated his ability to represent Democrats and working families in this district through his prior campaign and long-time involvement in the community. He has clearly shown his command of all the pressing issues the nation and the district are facing and he has solid, caring and common sense solutions. There is no better message of change that we as citizens can send to the leadership in Washington, D.C. than to elect the only real and committed progressive Democrat in this race. I am voting twice for John Laesch for Congress in the February 5th primary.
I have listened closely to each of the Democratic candidates. I have read there campaign materials and I have visited their websites. Each candidate brings a unique life experience and qualities to their bid for Congress.
I am convinced that John Laesch has the broadest and deepest experience and would make the best Congressman for the 14th District of Illinois.
I support John because he is a bright, energetic, man of integrity. We need more men like John to represent the Democratic Party in Congress. He is the best man for the job.
John Laesch is honest and he cares about small communities and rural areas. I became involved in his campaign because he has a smart, sensible plan to control growth. He cares about working families instead of big businesses. Most importantly, John Laesch has the best plan to get our troops out of Iraq.
John, I am sending you my endorsement as precinct committeeman of Kewanee 2 in Henry County. Good luck.
John Laesch will provide thoughtful and compassionate service in Washington. He is a dedicated Democrat who has demonstrated both a desire and an ability to provide leadership for our party and for our district. I am proud to endorse him.
John Laesch is one of the most outstanding young leaders in today’s political arena. His knowledge, experience and raw energy continue to amaze me. As a Union Carpenter, John understands the concerns of working families. He will represent all of the people of the 14th District not just wealthy corporate special interests.
As a veteran John understood How wrong this war is and he ran for congress to stop the war and bring home his fellow Troops. Given virtually no chance against an entrenched incumbent he got 40% of the Vote showing many people agreed with his ideas. The Laesch family lives on a farm in Newark, John is a union carpenter and currently lives in Yorkville with his wife Jennifer. John Laesch is fighting for good-paying jobs, fair trade, and a strong middle class. John is also an active & involved member of the Kendall County Democratic Party Please give John Laesch your vote on Tue February 5th, 2008.
John understands the unwarranted power of the militiary-industrial complex that has centralized its influence in Washington for the gain of the companies in this complex, and Congressmen catering to them, at the expense of the average American trying to make the most of limited opportunities for careers.
We need to get back to the great tradition of the Democratic Party that supports opportunity for all Americans, rather than for the few well connected individuals under the guise of "individual responsibility" for one’s well being. In the 1920’s they called it "rugged individualism". Look where that got us…The Great Depression of the 1930’s until our Democratic president, Franklin D. Roosevelt started the New Deal that propelled us through Lyndon Johnson and Medicare and a balanced federal budget with a thriving economy under Bill Clinton. In a few short years we have headed back to the 1920’s.
Elect John as our grass roots answer to top down government by the Republicans.
The first time I met John I was impressed with his knowledge of the war and his plan to bring the troops home from Iraq. John has served his country in the Middle East and from experience knows that it is time change, unlike our current Congressman.
I support John Laesch for Congress because he is the best on the issues. From the war in Iraq, to his understanding of the best ways to a National Health Care system, John understands the 14th District and the direction our country needs to be headed in. His leadership will help to move us forward.
In the last election, John Laesch came to Whiteside County and he spent lots of time listening to people like Bernie Sandershas done so successfully. He also attended a town hall meeting in my precinct and listened to the concerns of citizens. This is the way a grassroots campaign should be run - John listens and does not push his own agenda.
I endorse John Laesch for the 14th US Congressional District because I believe John to be a man of integrity with high ethical and moral values. He is sincerely concerned about his fellow man and will serve his constituents with a thoughtful dedication to their needs. He is a man who listens to alternative viewpoints and then focuses on the most effective solution with precise accuracy in a progressive and energetic style. He will offer viable solutions to the problems facing our nation. John Laesch IS the best choice for our next US Congressman in the 14th district.
John Laesch has my full support in his run for U.S. Congres. I agree with his positions on poverty, strengthening our economy, funding education, establishing a universal healthcare program and supporting working Americans through organized labor.
Most importantly, John Laesch believes that we need to end the war in Iraq and bring our troops home now.
This is my endorsement for a new leader; bright, focused, dedicated and representative of the best ideals of America and the Democratic Party. I support John Laesch for Congress of the United States.
John Laesch was the first person to get me active in politics. He gives hope, along with the knowledge that an ordinary person can become an activist and bring about positive change.
I am confident that John will go to Washington, D.C. and rekindle that hope in the Democratic party so we can have some genuine change on Capitol Hill.
John Laesch supports the working middle class as a carpenter and Congressional candidate. He joins organized labor on picket lines and speaks up for fair trade, living wages and affordable healthcare.
In the last two years I have gotten to know John Laesch as a Candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives. I have found John to be sincerely concerned about the environment, energy issues, education and health care. Also, John wants to see an end to the Irag War. I am endorsing John Laesch for the U.S. House of Representatives, because John understands what it means to represent the people of America.
As the duly elected Committeeman for the 24th Precinct of DeKalb County, Illinois, I endorse John Laesch in the 2008 Democratic Primary for Illinois 14th District Congressional seat.
I endorse John Laesch, because in the 2006 General election 54% of voters of the 24th Precinct chose change & John Laesch (a 12 percentage point lead over his opponent Mr. Hastert).
I endorse John Laesch, a union carpenter, a working man who will go to Washington to represent average, middle-class working Americans, not powerful corporate interests.
I endorse John Laesch, a veteran, a Navy intelligence analyst who understands the importance of diplomacy in ending the war in Iraq sooner rather than later.
We the People of the 24th Precinct & of this nation need our government to be honest, open, and true to our Constitution. The man who can best represent us in working to achieve this goal is John Laesch.
I am happy to endorse John to represent us in the 14th Congressional District. I believe he will follow through with his plans to work toward creating an exit plan for Iraq, developing renewable energy, providing affordable healthcare and bringing jobs to Illinois.
John has proven himself to be a competent organizer who cares deeply about people and their concerns. He would bring intelligence to Congress, and that would be a positive change.
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John Laesch believes in the United States Constitution and the “Why†for which it was established. The glorious opening sentence of the Preamble speaks for the People of these United States and their hopes and aspirations in these words: WE the People of the United States In order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the General Welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Without exception regarding the values in the Constitution or the People to whom they apply, John Laesch seeks to advance that American Dream and make increasingly meaningful the wonderful ideals of liberty, equality, justice and opportunity for all. John Laesch speaks for an America in which the worth and dignity of all people is affirmed and promoted and where they are accepted and encouraged to enjoy the benefits as they work together to actualize the American Dream.
John Laesch has the experience of being raised in Africa by missionary parents; serving in our Armed Forces; and sustaining the hard work of Carpentry. John Laesch is consciously committed to working to improve the quality of our lives and extending the opportunity to others. John Laesch is the right person to represent us in our National Government in working for the promises of our Constitution and the American Dream.
John Laesch has shown he has want it takes to do the job of Congressman well. I support John because he is a team player and a Democrat that we can all be proud of!
I support John Laesch because as a union carpenter, John gets up everyday and works hard like the majority of the people in the 14th District. We deserve to have one of our own representing us in Washington!
I enthusiastically endorse John Laesch for Congress because John believes that government is for and about us, THE PEOPLE. John knows this not only in his head, but in his heart. The American Dream is only going to be realized when we roll up our sleeves and get to work building back the trust of the American people. John is dedicated himself to this important task!
Because of his invaluable experiences overseas, John Laesch is an excellent candidate for House of Representatives of the 14th district. As a Navy intelligence officer in the Middle East, he has gained much knowledge about Iraq. Bringing what he has learned to the U.S. Congress could help us get out of Iraq.
Because John’s parents were missionaries in Africa while he was growing up, he was able to experience a different culture. Experiencing a different culture helps one realize that we as people may seem different from others for whatever reasons but we are more alike than we are different. John will focus on what is best for the common good of all of us and bring us together.
I have known John Laesch for a few years and worked on his campaign last year, with the intent to do the same this year. I am truly excited about the prospect of have John Laesch as our Congressman for the 14th Congressional district! He is extremely invigorating, energetic and has some incredible ideas for our district and our State.
I support John Laesch because of his experience in Naval Intelligence and his in-depth knowledge of politics and governments in the Middle East. John can be trusted to support true democratic ideals.
I campaigned for John in the last election and I’ve lived in the area all my life. John has the integrity and courage that is needed to fight for our district’s needs in Washington.
I enthusiastically endorse and support John Laesch for US Congress. Over the last several years John has demonstrated courage and determination in the championing of progressive principles. It’s his bias for action that originally caught my attention, but I also admire his willingness to speak “truth to power” even at times when others might not think it “convenient” to do so.
I am endorsing John Laesch because I feel he is the most informed candidate in the race. He has already been to Iraq and he has the fire in his belly to do the right thing for citizens of the United States and Illinois’ 14th congressional district with all the best intentions. He also has the warmest smile in the world.
There are two reasons I am supporting John in the upcoming election for congress. The first is we share views on many of the issues. The second, which relates to the first, is that two years ago when the Democratic Party needed someone to get our views out there, John stepped up and led the charge against the Speaker of the House. When a quality candidate like John Laesch is willing to stand up for his party when the odds are against him, he gets my vote every time.
John’s message gives me hope for our government and country. We both stand firm in working for the people we represent. John is the candidate for the voters… the people. There is no one on the ballot who will represent you better.
I support John Laesch wholeheartedly. He is without a doubt the man we want representing us in Washington. His military experience in the Middle East, coupled with his genuine honesty and commitment to working for better government make him the candidate who will truly lead us to a better place. John will work hard for us and be a strong voice in our nation’s capitol.
I endorse John because he is a hard worker and represents our values.
I support John because he is bright and understands the issues. He has the best viewpoint to represent our district.
I strongly encourage my fellow Democrats to support John on February 5th. It’s not often we get an opportunity to vote for someone who has his ambition as well as a wise understanding of the issues. Let’s help John help us.
John Laesch is the candidate for me because he is very sincere about his desire to serve the people of the 14th Congressional District. He does not take money from big companies or special interests. He is depending on his grassroots, hands-on campaign to get him to Washington and I respect him for sticking to his principles.
We have gotten to know John Laesch in the past few years. We heartily endorse him for congress. John is honest, hardworking, compassionate and knowledgeable of the issues confronting the working class. We need him to represent us to repair the inequities that presently exist in our government, particularly with our health care system. His background in Middle East intelligence will be invaluable in achieving troop withdrawal. We are confident that John will vote in our best interests.
John Laesch is an honest person and best represents “we the people.”
I worked with John Laesch in the last election and an excited to do so for 2008. John has great enthusiasm and is a leader that we are missing in Washington, DC.
I believe John Laesch is a great candidate. I campaigned for him last election and I am again for 2008. John focuses on all the issues and is the best man for the job.
I support John Laesch. He has been out to Amboy many times and we like to see him in the Amboy Days Parade. John is a nice fella.
Before meeting John Laesch, I was hardly involved in local politics outside of watching C-Span and reading material in print and on line. Since I met John back in 2005 he has inspired me to run for precinct committeeman in Oswego and made a believer of me that you can make a difference in this country today and that all politics is local and at the grass roots level. John Laesch is determined to change the direction of this country for what is right for the everyday hard working people in District 14. He has proven this by inspiring many others to get involved by getting others elected in our district and put our government on notice that the special interests and large corporations cannot control our great nation any longer. John has not only proven his patriotism as a member of the U.S. Navy as an intelligence analyst in the middle east fighting terrorism, but also fighting for equality here at home as well. John also believes in fighting for the American dream and the people that matter most who pay the bills and taxes while sweating out a living that has been made very difficult by the Republican party led by George W. Bush and people like Denny Hastert. John Laesch is what we need in Washington D.C. today to fight for everyone not only in our district, but in the rest of the country as well. As John fights for what is right for us all, he always remembers those first who serve and deserve better such as those who serve our country in Iraq as his brother Peter is getting ready to do again for a second time. I encourage all in District 14 to support John Laesch as he is the right man for the job and is up to the tasks that are most challenging that face our great nation today and in the coming years ahead of us.
I heartily endorse John Laesch for Illinois’ 14th district. He’s been an incredibly hard-working and thoughtful advocate for a national healthcare. And John listens. His campaign has been a shining example of the kind of respectful dialog we need to hear more often in Washington. And as a veteran who served in the Middle East, I know John understands the realities of the service and sacrifice of our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. I know he will work to bring our troops home and take care of our veterans. I endorse John without hesitation; he’ll be a great representative.
I am endorsing John Laesch for the 14th congressional seat to replace Hastert because of his grassroots and hands on approach. He speaks to people one on one and finds out what is important to them and what their main concerns are so he can address them
I like the way John Laesch presents the issues, especially regarding Iraq, health care and the economy. He is young, he is intelligent and I believe he can win the 14th district.
John Laesch was the first Democrat with the courage to take on Denny Hastert. He has stayed with us and is always a welcome face in Lee County where he’s built lasting friendships. I trust his judgment and the ideas he has for America.
I endorse John Laesch because he is a down to earth, hard working, self made man. John doesn’t talk over you, he really listens.
John is the best candidate for the working class voter and best represents the progressive values of the Democratic party.
A vote for John Laesch, will bring America back together. He will take care of our Veteran’s coming home, the injured and the homeless, and give them back the respect they deserve, so they don’t have to live on the streets of America in “cardboard boxes.” Also he will keep the money in America and not in Iraq.
I am honored to endorse John Laesch for Congress. John is truly interested in the people of the Illinois 14th Congressional District. He has enormous integrity and understands the experiences and needs of working people and families. John’s military service as an intelligence analyst in the Middle East is extremely valuable and important at this very critical time in our history.
I just wanted to send a few word of encouragement for John’s campaign. We live on the far west end of John’s district in Rock Falls. When people ask about John, I tell them to definitely vote for him. He is running a good clean campaign and is a very strong candidate for the 14th District. I am a precinct committeeman and also a Whiteside County Board member from District 2. I have been active in politics here in Whiteside County for about 18 years and John is one of the best candidates that I have seen running to represent us in Congress. I will continue to spread the word for John here locally.
I really liked the way John Laesch did not hesitate to run against Dennis Hastert at the time that Mr. Hastert appeared to be at the peak of his powers. I think John has a great message for Congress and that he will very readily represent all of the citizens of the 14th District.
I support John Laesch for Congress because he is a person that everyone always says they want to represent them in politics. He truly believes in what he is fighting for and will not compromise those values once he gets elected. He will work tirelessly to get our troops out of Iraq, to support sustainable energy plans to preserve our planet and promote trade policies that are good for our country and the world.
I support John Laesch for Congress. As a state employee and union member, I am proud to endorse a union carpenter. John will fight for good paying jobs and fair trade policies that will put our economy back in good health. Also, John’s plan to expand affordable health care to all makes good sense. We have a cost effective government health care program now. I support John because expanding Medicare to all is the right way to insure all Americans.
Our community is in need of a Representative in Washington that is serious about immigration reform. I supported John in 2006, and know that he has the passion and intelligence to build the coalitions necessary to pass reform. This is an important reason alone to support John Laesch for Congress. Our working families deserve livable wages, and our economy needs a diverse workforce. Again, John is the candidate with his pulse on the entire 14th District.
I endorse John because of his experience in the Middle East, his support of labor and the common man, and his health care plan.
I feel John’s military experience will be very valuable in the future.
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I would like to personally endorse John Laesch because John has spoken out for me on the most important issues facing Americans today.
He has been consistently courageous in speaking the hard truths that our so-called "leaders" have been unwilling to say.
I believe his intelligence and honesty are what we need, now.
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A personʼs wealth should never be a factor in the quality of health care they receive. To often illness in a family will lead to employers cutting costs by removing the employee whose family member is driving up company health care premiums. This will leave a family, already burdened by a chronic illness, with little or no income and no insurance. Itʼs not the employers fault. In order to continue providing at least a minimal insurance plan to the other employees, those who need it the most must be sacrificed.
Unlike what the insurance industry would have you believe the cause of the healthcare crisis in this country isnʼt the result of trial layers. The real reason people are dieing and families are being destroyed is a direct result of insurance lobbyists bribing politicians with campaign contributions. Those are two of the reasons why Iʼve decided to vote for John Laesch. I believe John is the best chance the fourteenth district has in this election to help end the political bribery and bring about a single-payer healthcare system.
Vern DelJonson
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The Laesch for Congress Campaign is honored to announce that John Laesch has earned both the
“The National Organization for Women Political Action Committee is proud to endorse John Laesch, candidate for Congress in the 14th Congressional District. He has demonstrated a strong commitment to women’s rights and equality for all. Laesch’s commitment is exemplified by a diverse staff including women at every level of his campaign team working hard to elect him. We know that we can count on John to be a strong voice for women in Washington,”
-Melody Drnach, NOW VP, Action
