July 15, 2004
RMSP PAC to air ad CALLING LYONS THE 'BEST CANDIDATE'

Contact: Kerry Kantin (202) 422-5130

Washington, DC – Today the Republican Main Street Partnership Political Action Committee (RMSP PAC) announced it will begin airing a radio ad Friday that encourages voters in North Carolina’s 10th District to support Sandy Lyons in the July 20th Republican primary.

“RMSP PAC is running radio ads because Sandy Lyons is the best choice for Republican voters in the 10th District,” RMSP PAC spokeswoman Kerry Kantin said. “He understands the values and concerns of North Carolinians, such as creating new jobs and defending the homeland. He would do an excellent job representing the people of the 10th District in the U.S. Congress”

The 60-second radio spot depicts a conversation between a news show host and a political commentator.  The commentator reviews the credentials of each of the four candidates vying for the Republican nomination. While critical of the other three candidates, the commentator says that “Lyons is one of the most qualified candidates we’ve ever seen.  He has a wealth of experience, moral character, a strong vision for this region, and the leadership skills to get things done. Sandy Lyons is by far the best candidate.”

A complete transcript of the ad is attached. It will air Friday, July 16; Monday, July 19; and Tuesday, July 20. RMSP PAC endorsed Lyons in June.

For more information on the Republican Main Street Partnership PAC, visit www.mainstreetpac.com

Transcript:

Female Host:  This is an election update from the Republican Main Street Partnership.

With the Congressional primary Tuesday, we’d like to share our evaluation of the 10th District GOP candidates.  Let’s start with George Moretz.

Male Commentator:  We disqualify Moretz because he’s called for an increase in gas taxes … that’s the last thing we need right now.

Host:  How about Patrick McHenry?

Commentator:  McHenry has potential, but he’s only 28.  He needs a few years of real-world experience.

Host:  And David Huffman?

Commentator:  We’ve been troubled by Huffman’s pattern of wild exaggerations.  There are legitimate questions whether he’s inflated his resume, and his campaign finance reports also raise lots of concerns.  Our advice:  Stay away from Huffman.

Host:  That leaves Sandy Lyons.

Commentator:  Lyons is one of the most qualified candidates we’ve ever seen.  He has a wealth of experience, moral character, a strong vision for this region, and the leadership skills to get things done.  Sandy Lyons is by far the best candidate.

Host:  Thank you for those insights.

Disclaimer: The Republican Main Street Partnership PAC paid for and is responsible for this advertising. mainstreetpac.com. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.