10 Reasons to Support Rob Simmons
- A PROVEN WINNER. Rob Simmons has a proven record of beating entrenched Democrat incumbents. In 2000, he came back from a double-digit deficit to beat 10-term Democrat incumbent Congressman Sam Gejdenson.
- A WINNING MESSAGE. Rob has successfully taken a Republican message into heavily Democrat territory … AND WON! He won three races in a congressional district that was over 60% Democrat. No Republican in Congress during his tenure had a tougher district.
- A DECORATED VETERAN. Rob is a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served 37 years of active and reserve duty, attaining the rank of Colonel. He spent 19 months in Vietnam where he earned two Bronze Star Medals. He believes in “peace through strength” and supports the military and our veterans.
- STRONG INTELLIGENCE BACKGROUND. Rob spent a decade as a CIA officer, including five years working on dangerous overseas assignments in East Asia to help keep America safe and secure. He understands the challenges facing our intelligence community and what it takes to improve our defense intelligence infrastructure.
- LEARNED THE RIGHT WAY. Rob’s mentor was former U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater. Rob was Goldwater’s top aide on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
- FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE. Rob is a strong fiscal conservative who voted against the Connecticut state income tax, supported the 2001 and 2003 federal tax cuts, and opposed the “stimulus” package and failed bailouts.
- LOYAL REPUBLICAN. Rob has been a loyal and tireless workhorse for our local and state GOP committees and candidates for many years.
- INTEGRITY. Rob will bring honor and integrity to the U.S. Senate. In 1998, Rob received the Knowlton Award for "Integrity, Moral Character, Professional Competence and Selflessness" in recognition of his contributions to the Military Intelligence Corps.
- BUSINESS ADVOCATE. Rob was appointed by Governor Rell as Connecticut’s first Business Advocate. For two years he worked to support our state’s small businesses and to make Connecticut friendlier for job creation.
- DEVOTED. Rob is committed to the people of Connecticut and believes voters are seeking real changes in the way government operates. He is the only candidate who has the broad experience and track record to deliver for the state and nation.
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