Saline County JP says Griffin “will respect” Arkansas’s conservative values
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of three-term Saline County District 4 Justice of the Peace Barbara Howell (R – Lake Norrell) in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“Tim Griffin will respect the conservative values of Arkansas taxpayers and represent those values in Congress. Saline County voters have the opportunity to help build a new conservative majority in the House of Representatives. We can do our part by electing a conservative leader like Tim Griffin in 2010,” Howell said.
"I am very grateful to have Barbara’s endorsement,” Griffin said. “She is an important voice in Saline County and represents her district well. Like county government, Congress needs to work for us, not against us. I look forward to working with Barbara on ways we can eliminate the burdens placed upon people by government and encourage entrepreneurship, sustainable private sector job growth and economic recovery.”
Howell, a 15-year resident of Lake Norrell, was elected to the Saline County Quorum Court in 2004. She is a 10-year member – and former president – of the Lake Norrell Area Association. She also serves as fundraising chair of the Lake Norrell Volunteer Fire Department.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after winning the Arkansas Federation of College Republicans Second Congressional District strawpoll with 97% of the vote:
"I am proud to have earned the support of the state's College Republicans. They too are concerned about the future of our country, and especially higher taxes and our national debt. The new conservative majority begins with our youth, and I am thankful for their support. They will continue to be a significant part of our grassroots campaign."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Note: The Fix blog at WashingtonPost.com rated the Top 20 most vulnerable House races for the incumbent party to retain. On February 12, The Fix rated the race for the Second District as the 9th most vulnerable. On January 15, The Fix it as the 10th most vulnerable.
FIVE DAYS IN MAY
By Chris Cillizza | March 12, 2010; 11:00 AM ET
"Below you'll find our rankings of the 20 House races most likely to switch parties in the November election. As always, the number one ranked race is considered the most vulnerable to a party turnover.
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6. Arkansas' 2nd district (D): Former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin (R) is running strong -- he was in the race prior to Rep. Vic Snyder's (D) retirement -- and Democrats are headed for a crowded primary fight. No matter who emerges, the demographics of this district are tough for the party; President Obama won 44 percent in the Little Rock-area seat in 2008. (Previous ranking: 9)"
Pulaski County JP says he wants “Griffin to be my Congressman”
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of Pulaski County District 13 Justice of the Peace Phil Stowers (R – Maumelle) in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“Tim Griffin will stand for the common sense conservative values of the Second District – values which have been ignored by Speaker Pelosi’s House,” Stowers said. "Tim will be a conservative reformer who will not only vote right, but also lead.“
“Tim is a pro-jobs, pro-growth conservative who will fight to make it easier for Second District businesses to expand and add jobs, not harder through the threat of higher taxes and increased government regulation,” Stowers added. “Tim is also a fellow military veteran and it is for these reasons I want Tim Griffin to be my Congressman.”
"I am thankful to receive Phil’s endorsement,” Griffin said. “He is a conservative leader of the Quorum Court who knows how important it is for government to stay within its means. I look forward to working with him to better represent the conservative values of our constituents.”
Stowers is an account manager for United Healthcare in Little Rock, an veteran of the United States Air Force and former Maumelle City Councilman.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
For more information, visit www.TimGriffinforCongress.com, stop by our Little Rock campaign headquarters at 300 River Market Avenue, Suite 5, or call (501) 353-0899. Griffin supporters can also follow the campaign on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/GriffinCongress and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TimGriffinforCongress.
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In The News: Tim Griffin: A Common Sense Conservative for Arkansas - CivicForumPAC
'As a conservative reformer, I believe we must do more–much more–to demonstrate respect for taxpayers and their hard earned money.'
Respect. When you think about it, isn’t that exactly what people are looking for right now? Isn’t that why incumbents are in such bad shape this election cycle?
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin and his wife Elizabeth today welcomed the birth of their son, John Timothy Griffin, Jr.
He was born this afternoon at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, weighing 9 lbs., 1 oz.
“We are very thankful for this blessing from God. My wife and son are doing well,” Griffin said.
This is the second child for the Griffin family, and first son. The Griffins also have a two-year-old daughter.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after the decision of House Republicans to adopt a unilateral moratorium on all earmarks:
"I applaud conservative House Republicans for unilaterally banning earmarks. Legitimate and worthy spending should be handled through the appropriations process, not earmarks. However, the earmark process is a symptom of a bigger problem in Washington. As a conservative reformer, I believe we must do more--much more--to demonstrate respect for taxpayers and their hard earned money. First, we must convince our Democrat colleagues to do the same. Second, we must make the earmark ban permanent. And third, we must stop the broader problem of runaway spending, which is adding to our nation's debt and threatening the futures of our children and grandchildren."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
State Representative says Second District “ready for a conservative voice”
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of District 49 State Representative Jonathan Dismang (R-Beebe) in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“It is going to take someone that is able to successfully communicate the issues to win in November,” Dismang said. “Tim has run a clean and credible race - all while effectively hammering home the positions that matter most to the people of the Second District. I do know that if he takes the same tenacity to Washington that he has exhibited during his campaign thus far, the liberal bureaucrats in our nation’s capital better be ready to have their hands full.
“The people of central Arkansas are ready for a conservative voice to represent them in Congress, and I can’t imagine a voice being more effective, louder, or clearer than Tim Griffin’s,” Dismang added.
"Rep. Dismang is a leader in the Arkansas House of Representatives who, as a member of the House Revenue & Taxation Committee, understands the importance of tax policy and how lower taxes are the fuel for the private sector to create jobs and grow our economy,” Griffin said.
“In his role as an accountant, Rep. Dismang has had the opportunity to assist hundreds of small businesses owners in White County,” Griffin continued. “I welcome his endorsement and look forward to working with him on ways to make it easier on small businesses in Arkansas, not harder.”
Dismang was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in November 2008. He is the House Chairman of the Arkansas Legislative Council-PEER Committee which reviews the financial operations and fiscal performances of state agencies, departments, and institutions. He also sits on the House Revenue & Taxation Committee as well as the House State Agencies & Governmental Affairs Committee.
He is the Chief Financial Officer of Whitwell & Ryles Real Estate Investments, LLC. An honor graduate from Harding University with degrees in accounting and economics, Dismang is chairman of the Arkansas chapter of the National Association of Royalty Owners.
Dismang was also named as one of the Top Six Freshmen to Watch in the Arkansas General Assembly by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
State Representative says 2010 is an 'opportunity' for conservatives
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of District 42 State Representative Jane English (R-North Little Rock) in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“The Second District is a conservative district and we are in need of a common sense conservative leader to represent us in Congress,” English said. “Tim Griffin is the conservative leader we need, and I wholeheartedly endorse him to be my next Congressman.
“This year, we have the opportunity to nominate a conservative candidate with the grassroots support, organization and financial backing needed to win the Second District,” English added. “We must not squander this opportunity to build a new conservative majority. I will work to help Tim win the nomination and, eventually, the election – and I urge my fellow conservatives to do the same.”
“Tim’s 13 years of military service is also an important reason why he has earned my support,” English said. “Congress needs more military veterans in its ranks and, with such a large population of active duty military, veterans and military families in the Second District, we need someone who has worn the nation’s uniform to represent it.”
“I am honored to have the support of Rep. English – a strong supporter of common sense conservative values,” Griffin said. “She stands for lower taxes and sustainable private sector job creation – the keys to growing our economy.
“The wife of a career soldier, Rep. English is also a strong supporter of our military and veterans communities,” Griffin added. “As a Reservist, I salute her volunteer work with the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) program, as well as the Community Councils of Camp Robinson/Camp Pike and Little Rock Air Force Base.”
First elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in November 2008, State Rep. Jane English has spent more than two decades working on economic development and workforce training, with a single goal in mind—creating better job opportunities for Arkansans.
English and her husband, Don, a career Infantry Soldier, have lived in north Pulaski County for 25 years. They attend the Little Rock Air Force Base Chapel and are deeply involved in volunteer efforts in support of the troops and their families. They have two grown children and five grandchildren, all of whom live in central Arkansas.
A member of the Arkansas Veterans Coalition and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, English also volunteers as employer outreach coordinator for ESGR, a program providing assistance to members of the National Guard and Reserves and their families.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
State Representative touts Griffin as the “conservative leader” to represent Second District
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of District 32 State Representative Allen Kerr (R-Little Rock) in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
"The Second District is in need of conservative leadership to be a check against the agenda of Speaker Nancy Pelosi," Kerr said. "Tim Griffin is that leader. Like me, he is pro-jobs and pro-growth. He understands that the private sector, not the government, is the only source of sustainable jobs.
"We cannot afford to send another vote for Speaker Pelosi's agenda to Washington. We must nominate a strong, well-organized and well-financed conservative to stand against her. Tim Griffin is that conservative, and I look forward to him representing me in Congress."
"I am grateful for Rep. Kerr's endorsement," Griffin said. "He is a leader in the Arkansas House, stands on the side of taxpayers and stands against government waste and abuse.
"I salute him for exposing the double-dipping scandal where government officials earned regular pay and retirement pay at the same time. Rep. Kerr is a champion of the Arkansas taxpayer, and I am proud to have his support," Griffin added.
Kerr is the owner of the Allen Kerr Insurance agency, serving over 4000 customers and protecting over $500 million in assets. For twelve consecutive years his agency has won the President's Council award, the highest honor for Farmers Insurance Group.
A former member and budget chair of the Pulaski County Quorum Court, Kerr was the driving force to restore financial stability to the county after uncovering massive fraud. He was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in November 2008 where he proposed legislation to increase the daily reimbursement amount counties receive from the state for holding inmates in their facilities.
In 2009, Kerr uncovered the practice of some county elected officials to “retire” from their office after winning their unopposed primaries for re-election, then applying for retirement benefits. Once their retirement benefits kicked in, they “rehired” themselves to their elected position and drew both retirement and regular pay.
Kerr’s leadership on exposing this practice led to the Attorney General declaring it illegal on June 2, 2009.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
P.S. The stakes have never been higher in Arkansas or Washington, and with your help we have a chance to begin a new conservative majority and take the Speaker’s gavel from Nancy Pelosi. Please show your support today with a “Griffin For Congress” yard sign! Your support today is critical to our victory in November.
Judge Lanny Fite says Griffin “right person” for Saline County, Second District
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of six-term Saline County Judge Lanny Fite in his bid to replace Rep. Vic Snyder in 2010.
“As a former small businessman, and now as county judge, I know the private sector is the true path toward creating sustainable jobs and growing our economy,” Fite said. “Tim Griffin will be a champion of the private sector and that is why I believe he is the right person to represent my family, Saline County and the Second District.”
“Tim is a fellow veteran, and I know he will carry the voice of Saline County and Second District veterans with him to Congress,” Fite added.
“Judge Fite has earned the bipartisan support of the Quorum Court and the respect of his constituents, which is why he is serving his sixth term in office,” Griffin said. “I am honored to have his support and his endorsement of our grassroots campaign to represent the common sense conservative values of the Second District.
“In 2010, the Second District has the opportunity to help build a new conservative majority, and the road toward that majority runs through Hot Springs Village, Benton, Bryant and all of Saline County. I am proud to have the support of a fellow conservative like Judge Fite who wants to elect a congressman that will work for us, not against us," Griffin added.
A 1968 Benton High School graduate, Fite served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. For 17 years, he was owner of Arkansas Asphalt. He sits on the board of the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District and Metroplan, of which he also is past board president. He is a past member of the University of Arkansas Strategic Planning Committee, a past board member and secretary-treasurer of Longhills Inc., past president of the Benton Lions Club and past board member of the Central Arkansas Economic Alliance.
Fite is a member of Holland Chapel Baptist Church where he serves as a deacon. He was named Benton Citizen of the Year in 2003 and the 2002 winner of the Jack Evans Regional Leadership Award.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
The Griffin Grassroots Teams went neighbor to neighbor in all eight counties of the Second District today, helping spread Tim's common sense conservative message.
If you are interested in joining the Griffin Grassroots Team, click the Get Involved link above and do you part to help us build a new conservative majority in Congress!
Campaign Launches ‘Veterans For Griffin’ Coalition
Names retired Major General and prominent Maumelle citizen to lead critical group
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the launch of the “Veterans for Griffin” coalition and named a decorated veteran and prominent member of the Maumelle community as its chairman.
Major General William C. Page, Jr. (U.S. Army, Ret.) will chair the veterans group, which will communicate with, organize and mobilize fellow veterans and their families to build grassroots support for Tim Griffin as the Second Congressional District’s next congressman.
“The voice of veterans, sadly, has been on the decline in Washington for several years; with only 22% of our Congress having any military experience,” Page said. “With a large population of military veterans, as well as a large military presence, the Second District needs a congressman who understands military life, who has been deployed to a war zone and has the experience that only a person in uniform can have. I am proud to offer my support to the only veteran running to represent the Second District: Tim Griffin.
“While Tim’s military experience is an important factor for me, his common sense conservatism, belief in American exceptionalism and understanding that the private sector is the key to creating jobs are the reasons why I am endorsing him to be my congressman,” General Page said.
“I am honored to have Maj. Gen. Page’s support, and I am humbled to have him lead this critical grassroots coalition,” Griffin said. “It is important that veterans, as well as families of veterans, continue to have a prominent voice in Washington.
“Currently, there are one million backlogged claims at the Veterans Administration. As an American, Reservist and Iraq War veteran, I find this unacceptable. There is a sacred tradition in the military: leave no one behind. We must do all we can to fulfill the debt we owe to the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform, as well as their families,” Griffin added.
An Army aviator, artillery and armor officer, Page was commissioned in 1960 upon graduation from the U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer Candidate School in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Nebraska in 1971. He also attended the Field Artillery Officer Advanced Course, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College.
Page flew in 21 different military aircraft during his Army career, totaling over 4,300 hours of military flight time with over 850 combat flying hours coming from two tours in Vietnam.
After command assignments in Vietnam, Korea and stateside, Page was promoted to the rank of Major General in 1989. His final active duty military assignment came in 1992 as Deputy Commanding General, III Corps in Fort Hood, Tex. - the world’s largest mechanized fighting force and military installation.
His awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, four Legion of Merits, the Distinguished Flying Cross, three Bronze Stars, 11 Combat Air Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Korean Presidential Commendation Medal, and the Master Army Aviator Badge.
Since retiring from active military duty in 1993, Maj. Gen. Page has resided in Maumelle. He was a private governmental and financial consultant before retiring again in 2000. Page is the former Financial Chairman and Project Engineer for the Maumelle Veteran’s Memorial committee, having spearheaded the building of the Memorial in 2006. For his efforts, the Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Page as its 2006 Citizen of the Year.
Page currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Pulaski Technical College and is active in the Maumelle Conservative Coalition.
For those interested in joining the “Veterans for Griffin” coalition, please visit the Griffin campaign website at www.TimGriffinForCongress.com and click on the “Get Involved” link, or call (501) 353-0899.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
While there, several people signed up to receive a campaign yard sign for their home or business. You can join them and get your Griffin yard sign by clicking on the Get Involved link and signing up today!
Pulaski County Republican Women's Lunch
March 2nd, 2010
Tim was at a packed house at the Pulaski County Republican Women's Lunch today in Little Rock.
While there, we spoke with several grassroots supporters. If you are interested in joining Tim's team, please Get Involved today.
Griffin Grassroots Call To Action
March 2nd, 2010
Dear Friend,
Yesterday was an exciting day for the campaign as I became the first Arkansan to file for office in 2010. As I told the press yesterday, “I wanted to get it done and get back to campaigning,” because I know that the road to a new conservative majority runs through Arkansas’s Second District, and we cannot waste the opportunity we have as conservatives in 2010.
I need your help. We are launching an eight-county, neighbor to neighbor blitz beginning on Friday to tell Arkansans about our campaign to represent the common sense conservative values that are lacking in Washington.
We need your help to distribute literature door to door. Please sign up and join our grassroots team today by visiting the Get Involved page of our website.
Since the start of our campaign, I have said that we will not cede any county, city or neighborhood in order to elect a Congressman that will work for us, not against us.
This will be the fourth-straight weekend our grassroots teams will have gone neighbor to neighbor in the Second District, and we are very excited about more and more grassroots volunteers joining our campaign every week.
Will you consider joining our grassroots team and help us go neighbor to neighbor this weekend? Or, if you are unable to do so this weekend, would you consider standing with our campaign in some other way?
Here are five ways you can join our team and help elect a new conservative majority in 2010:
Become a member of our grassroots team by visiting our Get Involved page.
Forward this email to 10 friends and ask them to join our grassroots team.
Now that our campaign has filed for the ballot, we cannot afford to let up. While we don’t yet know who will we will face from the other side, we can rest assured they will vote for Nancy Pelosi as Speaker and support her agenda, which includes increased taxes, a healthcare plan which does not reduce costs and a misplaced reliance on government to create jobs instead of the private sector.
In order to do our part in building a new conservative majority, our campaign must continue to build on our grassroots momentum. Please consider joining our team today and help us take the gavel away from Speaker Pelosi.
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin
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KTHV Interviews Tim on Filing Day
March 2nd, 2010
FOX16 Interviews Tim on Filing Day
March 2nd, 2010
Filing Day in Arkansas: Tim is First to File!
March 1st, 2010
Great day at the State Capitol today where Tim was the first Arkansan to file his candidate papers for 2010!
Says road to ‘new conservative majority’ runs through Second District
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today filed papers with the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office, officially entering the race to replace Rep. Vic Snyder in 2010 as a Republican.
“The road to a new conservative majority in Congress runs through Arkansas’s Second District,” Griffin said. “We need representation that reflects the common sense conservative views and values of Arkansas voters. We need a Congress that will work for us, not against us.
“Simply put, we cannot afford to elect someone who will be a guaranteed vote for Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her agenda, which includes increased taxes, a healthcare plan which does not reduce costs and a misplaced reliance on government to create jobs instead of the private sector,” Griffin added.
Several political news outlets have rated the Second District as leaning towards a Republican takeover in 2010, including Congressional Quarterly and The Cook Political Report.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin will be a guest on The Dave Elswick Show Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. on KARN News Radio in Central Arkansas.
He will be discussing the status of his campaign, including Monday’s filing of his official candidate paperwork.
In addition, Griffin will take calls from listeners on the important issues facing Second District voters in 2010.
WHO: Second District Congressional candidate Tim Griffin
CALL IN NUMBERS: 501-433-0092 in Central Arkansas; 800-264-0092 toll free statewide
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
We are looking to continue our grassroots momentum and build towards a new conservative majority in 2010.
Will you join our team and go neighbor to neighbor on behalf of Tim?
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Griffin to Speak at Second Amendment Rally
February 26th, 2010
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CONTACT: Kenneth Ryan James, (501) 766-2079 press@timgriffinforcongress.com
Recognizes individual right to bear arms
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced he will address the Arkansas Second Amendment Rally, to be held Saturday at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock.
Griffin is scheduled to speak beginning at 1:30 p.m.
“I am looking forward to meeting with fellow Second Amendment supporters and discussing our constitutionally-guaranteed rights,” Griffin said. “I have been and will continue to be a defender of the individual right to bear arms, as guaranteed by our Constitution.”
Griffin has been a member of the National Rifle Association for over ten years and is a Life Member.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
CONTACT: Kenneth Ryan James, (501) 766-2079 press@timgriffinforcongress.com
Former U.S. Senate Candidate calls Griffin ‘the right choice’ for the Second District
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of former Republican U.S. Senate candidate and Arkansas T.E.A. Party founder Tom Cox in his bid to replace Rep. Vic Snyder in 2010.
“Tim Griffin is the right choice for the people of the Second District,” Cox said. “Like me, he is a business owner, and he understands that the private sector – not the government – is the key to sustainable job creation and economic growth.
“Tim and I agree that the government is making things harder for small business, not easier,” Cox continued. “Small business owners need tax relief – not the threat of tax increases – as they decide whether or not to expand and create new jobs. Tim knows this, and that is why I am endorsing him to become my congressman. And Tim is a veteran, something we need more of in Congress.”
“I am honored to have Tom Cox’ support and endorsement of our grassroots campaign to represent the common sense conservative values of the Second District,” Griffin said. “Tom saw a Washington which has lost its way. He saw his friends’ businesses decline and unemployment lines grow longer. He saw a Congress that no longer works for us, but against us.
“Because he could no longer stand on the sidelines, he founded the Arkansas T.E.A. Party and later chose to run for office. I thank him for his work to get more conservatives involved in the political process. I look forward to working with Tom and other conservatives who no longer wish to remain on the sidelines and who want to build our grassroots momentum towards victory in 2010.”
Cox is the CEO and owner of North Little Rock-based Waco Manufacturing, Inc. – makers of award-winning “Aloha” Pontoon Boats. He attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he majored in Business Management. He is the former president of the Harbor South Property Owners Association on Lake Ouachita and has served on the Boat Shows and Transportation Committee for the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
It was a packed room at Harding University for the White County Republican Party's annual Lincoln Day Dinner.
The guest speaker was former Second District Rep. Ed Bethune, who has previously endorsed Tim's grassroots, neighbor to neighbor campaign to replace Rep. Vic Snyder.
Former Congressman says Griffin ‘will work to reverse the headwind’ blowing against Arkansans
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of former Fourth Congressional District Representative Jay Dickey in his bid to replace Rep. Vic Snyder in 2010.
“Tim Griffin is the right person to represent Arkansas’s common sense conservative values,” Dickey said. “He will make an outstanding Congressman who will work to reverse the headwind blowing out of Washington and affecting us all.”
“I am honored to have the support and endorsement of Congressman Dickey,” Griffin said. “He is an Arkansas conservative and someone who realized the importance of staying in touch with his constituents. I am looking forward to working with Rep. Dickey as we continue to build grassroots momentum in the Second District.”
Rep. Dickey of Pine Bluff served in Congress from 1993 to 2001 and is the only Republican ever elected to serve the 4th District. He served on the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittees on Agriculture, National Security, Energy and Water, Transportation and Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education.
“Tim and I agree that the national debt is one of the greatest threats facing our country and that we must reign in federal spending to deal with it,” Dickey added. “We also agree that our nation needs to elect more veterans like Tim to Congress.
“Tim understands that the private sector – not government – is the only way to create the sustainable jobs which will lead to our economic recovery, and that is another reason why I wholeheartedly endorse him to represent the Second District in Congress,” Dickey added.
A 1961 graduate of the University of Arkansas, Dickey received his J.D. in 1963. He returned to Pine Bluff to practice law with his father, Jay W. Dickey, Sr., becoming the third generation lawyer of his family's firm. He then served as city attorney in Pine Bluff from 1968-1970. He was a lecturer at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 1979 and was a special justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court in 1988. He presently is retired from JD Consulting Co., a firm which represented clients’ interest in children’s health care, navigation and water, tax matters, homeland security, and roads.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
We had few ladies sign on to the Griffin Grassroots Team. If you are interested in becoming a grassroots volunteer for Tim, make sure to visit out Get Involved page on the website.
Grassroots for Griffin: Thank You for Making Saturday's Door to Door Walk in All 8 Counties Possible!
February 15th, 2010
Dear Friends and Supporters,
Saturday was a milestone in our campaign. We began our door to door grassroots campaign with volunteers reaching out to their fellow Arkansans in all 8 counties! I walked door to door with my daughter Mary Katherine here in Pulaski County.
I am writing to personally recognize and thank everyone who took the time to help our campaign. Thank you! It is so very important as we build the organization and momentum necessary for victory.
We have only just begun and need volunteers to help in so many ways. Please consider signing up to volunteer today by visiting our website.
On February 13, grassroots volunteers joined with Tim to go door-to-door in neighborhoods across all eight counties of the Second Congressional District.
Thank you to everyone who stood with Tim on Saturday!
If you are interested in joining the team and going door-to-door for Tim, make sure to click on the Get Involved link above and sign up online.
Here are some pictures from our Eight County Blitz:
In The News: Griffin Candidacy Earns More National Attention
February 12th, 2010
Note: The Fix blog at WashingtonPost.com rated the Top 20 most vulnerable House races for the incumbent party to retain. On January 15, 2010, The Fix rated the race for the Second District as the 10th most vulnerable.
In the News:
'House retirements pile up'
By Chris Cillizza | February 12, 2010; 10:40 AM ET
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Here's what we know right now: Democrats currently have less open seats but far more vulnerability; eight of the 20 seats on this month's Line are districts where a Democratic incumbent is retiring while just two are Republican open seats.
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9. Arkansas' 2nd district (D): After years of skating by without a tough race, Rep. Vic Snyder (D) finally drew a real opponent in former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin (R) and promptly retired. Griffin starts with a financial edge over any Democrat and will benefit from the fact that Obama lost the district by ten points in 2008. (Previous ranking: 10)
Credits Arkansas grassroots support for helping achieve national recognition
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after reaching top-level ‘Young Gun’ status as part of the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Young Guns program:
"Every day, Arkansans are joining our grassroots, neighbor to neighbor campaign because they want to elect a Congressman who works for them, not against them. It is because of our supporters' personal commitment and financial generosity that our campaign has received this national recognition – and I thank them for it.
"In 2010, we have the opportunity to reverse the headwind blowing against us from Washington. That is why our campaign will continue to build our grassroots team in every county and every neighborhood of the Second District – so we can restore common sense Arkansas values to Congress."
About the NRCC Young Guns Program
Founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Congressmen Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Young Guns Program began as a Member driven organization of House Republicans dedicated to electing open seat and challenger candidates nationwide. For more information, please visit http://nrcc.org/races/youngguns.aspx.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
In Case You Missed It: NRCC Press Release: 'Tim Griffin Advances to Top Level of Young Guns Program'
February 10th, 2010
Note: Griffin achieved "Young Guns - On The Radar" status by the NRCC on October 26, 2009. He then earned "Contender" status on January 6, 2010.
In Case You Missed It: NRCC Press Release
For Immediate Release:
February 10, 2010
Contact: Press Office (202) 479-7070
Tim Griffin Advances to Top Level of Young Guns Program
Arkansas Republican Reaches ‘Young Gun’ Status with Clear Path to Victory
Washington- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced today that Republican Tim Griffin (AR-02) has reached ‘Young Gun’ status, the top level of its three-level Young Guns program. By advancing to the program’s top tier, Griffin has proven his ability to build a winning campaign and achieve substantial fundraising goals.
Founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Reps. Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Young Guns program is a member-driven organization dedicated to electing open-seat and challenger candidates nationwide.
As a fifth generation Arkansan, Tim Griffin understands what Arkansans expect and deserve of their representatives in Congress. Griffin has served in the United States Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and currently holds the rank of major. Tim Griffin served as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and is a community leader in Little Rock. Tim Griffin’s dedication and extensive service to his country and to Arkansas make him an excellent candidate for Congress.
“Tim Griffin has proven that he is ready put this seat back in the Republican column,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). “Tim’s campaign is a symbol of the growing momentum behind conservative Republican candidacies both in Arkansas and across the country. As President Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi continue to push their big-government, big-spending policies onto the backs of hard-working families, Republicans like Tim Griffin will continue to present a clear alternative to a Democrat majority that continues to spend too much, borrow too much and tax too much at the expense of the American people.”
Now that Griffin has completed the benchmarks to place him on the road to victory, he is ready to provide a positive vision for Arkansas and defeat whichever Pelosi ally emerges from the Democrat primary.
Washington Headwind: House Leaders Worried About the Message, Not the Taxes
"Arkansans are fed up with the headwind coming out of Washington. They want a Congressman who will work for them, not against them"
- Tim Griffin
HOUSE LEADERS SUPPORT TAX INCREASES, WORRY MORE ABOUT MESSAGING INSTEAD OF SMALL BUSINESSES
House Progressive Leader More Concerned With Message Than Keeping Tax Cuts. "'If we’re going to rescind these [tax cuts], which is still going to be a battle, we have to have our message out there on why we are doing it,' said Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) .... 'On taxes and some other things we’ve been on the defensive the whole time.'" (Jay Heflin, "House Democrats support letting tax cut expire, but see it as tough sell," The Hill, 2/8/10)
House No. 2 Says Obama Tax Increases Will Come To Fruition. "House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) on Wednesday said tax cuts ... would be allowed to expire at year’s end. The plan aligns with President Barack Obama’s pledge to raise taxes ..." (Jay Heflin, "House Democrats support letting tax cut expire, but see it as tough sell," The Hill, 2/8/10)
Tim Griffin released the following statement in response: "A tax increase on Americans will only add to the headwind already blowing out of Washington and affecting us all. Small businesses owners need tax relief as they decide whether or not to expand and create jobs. We need a Congress which will do no harm and work for us, not against us."
Yard Signs! Get Your Yard Signs Here!
February 3rd, 2010
We've just received our first boxes of campaign yard signs at headquarters this afternoon and we couldn't wait to see how they looked outside in the River Market.
If you would like to join our team and put a sign in your yard, visit our "Get Involved" page and sign up today!
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER SAYS MORE GOVERNMENT SPENDING - NOT SAVING - IS IN 'BEST INTERESTS' OF COUNTRY!
House #3 Democrat: We Need To 'Spend Our Way' Out Of Recession. "'We've got to make some decisions here as to what's in the best interests of our country ... We're not going to save our way out of this recession ... We've got to spend our way out of this recession ...' Obama's budget, which was unveiled Monday morning, calls for $3.8 trillion in spending for 2010, but is projected to cause a $1.27 [trillion] deficit." (Michael O'Brien, "Clyburn: 'We've got to spend our way out of this recession'," The Hill, 2/1/10)
Tim Griffin released the following statement in response: "This is another example of how out of touch Washington leaders are with the people of the Second District and how they are creating an additional headwind for us in tough economic times. Our policy should not be more spending and deficits. Instead we should focus on policies which create sustainable jobs; give people the opportunity to save their hard earned wages; allow workers to produce goods; and give businesses the chance to invest and create even more opportunities for the future."
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after the announcement by David Meeks that he will not seek the Republican nomination for the Second Congressional District and instead enter the race for Arkansas House District 46:
“I salute David Meeks for his positive campaign and desire to elect a representative with common sense conservative values to Congress. I am pleased that David will continue to speak out on issues important to Arkansans as he runs for the state House of Representatives. I wish him the best and look forward to supporting him in his run for District 46.
As conservatives in Arkansas, we are part of a team which must work together to elect representatives who are working for us, not against us. David Meeks will be someone who will work for the people of District 46, and I look forward to working with him on real solutions for sustainable job growth, controlling government spending and reducing the role of government in our lives.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
IN A TOUGH ECONOMY AND TIME OF WAR, THE PRESIDENT WANTS TO BRING TERRORISTS TO AMERICA AND SPEND $237 MILLION TO DO IT
President Obama Is Requesting Hundreds Of Millions To Prepare An Illinois Corrections Center To House Detainees That Should Be Kept Off American Soil. "The President is requesting approximately $237 million for the federal government to purchase, modify, and operate the Thomson Correctional Center in Illinois, where the administration is planning on transferring the detainees currently at Guantanamo Bay. This is part of the Justice Department budget." (Jake Tapper, "President Obama's $3.8 Trillion Budget," ABCNews.com, 2/15/10)
Tim Griffin released the following statement in response:
"Here's another example of Washington wasting your money. In tough economic times, we should be focused on cutting spending and allowing the private sector to create sustainable jobs. In a time of war, we should be focused on keeping America safe and not bringing terrorists inside our borders."
$261,457 raised in fourth quarter, $316,535 cash on hand
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the filing of his end-of-year report with the Federal Election Commission and that he raised $261,457.58 for the fourth quarter of 2009.
“Our fundraising represents the strength of our grassroots, neighbor to neighbor campaign to return common sense conservative values to Congress,” Griffin said. “I am humbled by the hundreds of individual Arkansans who are backing my first run for office in hopes of electing a Congressman who will work for us, not against us.
“Our campaign will continue to build momentum and discuss the issues important to the Second District, including private sector job creation, reigning in the national debt, and reducing the role of government in our lives,” Griffin added.
Since Griffin entered the Second District race in late September he has raised a total of $391,762.58.
Griffin ended 2009 with $316,535.42 cash on hand.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Cut Spending and Grow Private Sector to Address the Deficit, Debt
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address:
“I welcome the President’s call to freeze spending and focus on jobs in the coming year. But, after a year of stimulus spending and a misplaced reliance on the federal government to create jobs, both unemployment and the national debt have increased. As Congress gets into the details of the President’s new stimulus plan, it must cut spending while keeping in mind four simple words: ‘We can’t afford it.’
The national debt is the greatest threat we face as a country. To face down this threat, we must embrace pro-growth policies which make creating jobs easier, not harder, and allow the private sector to create the sustainable jobs that only it can.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin’s campaign today announced the winners of its giveaway as part of the Arkansas Big Buck Classic.
Larry Crabtree of Heber Springs and Matthew Burdess of North Little Rock are each winners of an $125 gift certificate to Fort Thompson Sporting Goods of Sherwood.
“I congratulate the both of them and thank them – along with the hundreds of others – who visited our booth in Barton Coliseum as part of the Big Buck Classic,” Griffin said.
Former Second District Congressman calls Griffin ‘the right person’ to represent district
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of former 2nd Congressional District Representative Ed Bethune in his bid to replace Rep. Vic Snyder in 2010.
“Tim Griffin will make an outstanding Congressman,” Bethune said. “He is the right person to represent the common sense conservative values of the Second District; and, we need more veterans serving in Congress.”
“Tim and I agree that the private sector is the only way to create sustainable jobs, we need common sense market-based health care reform, and we need to reign in federal spending and pay off the national debt. I wholeheartedly endorse him to be our next Congressman,” Bethune added.
“I am honored to have the support and endorsement of the only person to win the Second District seat as a Republican since 1874,” Griffin said. “Congressman Bethune is well respected among conservatives in Arkansas. He is a former state party chairman, prosecutor, federal agent and a military veteran. I look forward to working with Rep. Bethune as our campaign continues to build momentum and grass roots support.”
Rep. Bethune, of Searcy and Little Rock, was first elected to Congress in 1978, representing the Second District until 1985. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Congressman Bethune returned home and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1961. He then went on to earn his law degree from the University of Arkansas Law School in 1963.
Beginning in 1963, Bethune served as the deputy prosecuting attorney of Randolph County. From 1964 to 1968, he served as a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He was prosecuting attorney for the First Judicial District of Arkansas from 1970 to 1971 and, during that time, chaired the committee that wrote the rules of criminal procedure that now serve the state of Arkansas.
While in Congress, Bethune was a member of the Budget, Financial Affairs, and Small Business committees. He was a key player in the passage of the Kemp-Roth bill, an income tax cut of 25% across the board for all Americans. In 1984 he was the Republican nominee for the United States Senate. He is a recipient of the Arkansas Wildlife Federation Conservation and Wilderness Award for his instrumental work in passage of the Arkansas Wilderness Act of 1983 (P.L. 98-508).
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. Our grassroots campaign is growing and building momentum, day by day.
Because of you, our campaign is gaining national attention. Because of you, our campaign led Rep. Snyder by 17 points. Because of you, we will win in 2010 and send a representative to Congress who will start working for us, not against us.
Our campaign is focused on the issues important to Arkansans. The only way to create sustainable jobs for Arkansas is through the private sector. Our job-creation policy should make things easier, not harder.
We must put more money in your pockets. That means lower taxes and cutting spending. Congress must learn four simple words: “We can’t afford it!”
Are you fed up with Washington and its big spending ways? Are you ready to send someone to Washington who can fight for Arkansas, not Speaker Pelosi’s agenda? We need your help!
Today we are announcing a new volunteer effort called “Grassroots for Griffin” to help the campaign spread our positive vision for the Second District. We are looking for 100 volunteers in the next 100 hours.
Will you sign up to walk door-to-door on behalf of the campaign, or volunteer to make phone calls for us? Will you become one of the 100 in 100?
We have a great opportunity in 2010 and we must not let it pass. Please take this moment to stand with us and volunteer.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin
P.S. It is important to show that Arkansas wants a Congressman who will stop voting with Speaker Pelosi and work for us, not against us. Please consider volunteering today, then make sure to send this note on to others who want to join the team!
In Case You Missed It: 'Can Democrats Reverse Free Fall?' - CQ
January 25th, 2010
Note: Since Griffin joined the race, CQ has changed its ratings for the Second District seat from 'Safe Democratic' to 'Democratic Favored (9/22/09), to 'Leans Democratic' (12/31/09) and, most recently, to 'Leans Republican' on January 15.
"... Republicans are going to win some Democratic-held seats in part because they’ve had more success attracting blue-chip candidates to run for office than in the pro-Democratic 2006 and 2008 election years.
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Republicans also have a good shot at picking up retiring Rep. Vic Snyder ’s (D-Ark.) Little Rock-based seat, in large part because they landed a good candidate in Tim Griffin, a former U.S. attorney who was already giving Snyder a run for his money."
Click here to read the full story and watch the interview.
Another Sign Sighting!
January 24th, 2010
This one photographed in Conway:
If you are interested in getting a sign for your front lawn, make sure to visit our Get Involved page.
2010 Big Buck Classic
January 24th, 2010
We had a great weekend at the Arkansas Big Buck Classic, where several people stopped by the Tim Griffin For Congress booth to sign up for our giveaway of two $125 gift certificates to Fort Thompson Sporting Goods in Sherwood.
Save the Date! Meet and Greet Tim Griffin in West Little Rock!
January 24th, 2010
Boehner, Cantor and Sessions to host Griffin Fundraiser
January 24th, 2010
We are honored to be receiving more and more national attention as a result of all the hard work of our campaign in Arkansas. We are especially appreciative for the help of our tireless volunteers. Thank you for making this happen! - TG
Campaign Signs Going Up Today
January 22nd, 2010
If you're driving around the Second District today, you may start to see our new campaign signs going up.
They look like this:
If you are interested in getting a sign for your front lawn, make sure to visit our Get Involved page.
Tim's Interview on The Tolbert Report, Part II
January 21st, 2010
Tim was interviewed Wednesday in our campaign headquarters by Jason Tolbert of The Tolbert Report.
The Tolbert Report was kind enough to let us embed their video on our site.
Promises to support health care reform legislation that actually lowers costs
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today became the first district candidate to sign the Club for Growth “Repeal It! Pledge,” vowing to repeal any federal takeover of health care enacted in 2010.
“There is no question that today’s health care system needs reform and the key to that reform is less bureaucracy and more choices for patients,” Griffin said. “Free-market solutions, interstate competition and tort reform will control costs, increase quality and decrease the debt.”
In signing the pledge, Griffin vowed to:
“I hereby pledge to the people of my district upon my election to the U.S. House of Representatives, to sponsor and support legislation to repeal any federal health care takeover passed in 2010, and replace it with real reforms that lower health care costs without growing government.”
Club for Growth President Chris Chocola said, “I thank Tim Griffin for making this pact today with the people of his district to fight for health care and economic freedom, even if Congress passes ObamaCare this year.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Looks forward to meeting Second District voters this weekend
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced his campaign will be among the exhibitors at the 2010 Arkansas Big Buck Classic at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds and give away two $125 gift certificates to Fort Thompson Sporting Goods of Sherwood.
“Please come out and join us at the Big Buck Classic. I look forward to meeting hunters from around the District," Griffin said.
The campaign exhibit will be in the concourse of Barton Coliseum near the North entrance.
The Arkansas Big Buck Classic runs from January 22-24. Hours are 1-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Three veteran Arkansas political observers agreed Monday that Warren Stephens' support of Republican Tim Griffin in Arkansas' 2nd District congressional race was a big boost for Griffin, but that the Democratic nominee would not lack for financial backing.
Griffin announced Friday that Stephens, chairman and CEO of Stephens Inc. of Little Rock, would serve as his campaign's finance chairman.
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"It's big," Skip Rutherford, dean of the Clinton School of Public Service, said of Stephens' involvement in Griffin's campaign. "It indicates that Tim Griffin's candidacy is very serious, and it indicates strong support from the business community."
Rex Nelson, long active in GOP politics and now a principal in The Communications Group of Little Rock, said, "I can't think of anybody on the Democratic side with equal financial clout in Arkansas."
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Arkansas:
“Today I join Arkansans in honoring the immense contribution Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. made to our country during a pivotal time in our history. He spoke out against injustice, and his legacy continues to have a profound impact on our country. Dr. King’s vision of judging men and women ‘by the content of their character’ must be passed on to future generations, and, in doing so, we honor his memory.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Arkansas's Second District Moves to 'Leans Republican'
WITHIN HOURS OF SNYDER RETIREMENT, RATINGS WHICH HAVE TRACKED TOWARD GRIFFIN TURN FROM BLUE TO RED
In A 'Special Update,' The Cook Political Report Moves Rating From 'Toss Up' To 'Lean Republican.' "Arkansas Democratic Rep. Vic Snyder’s retirement doesn’t so much create a strong GOP pickup opportunity as it reshapes one that already existed ... Tim Griffin is the current favorite for the GOP nod, Democrats will be hard pressed to compete here in 2010 if they can’t find a candidate with considerable personal appeal and fundraising ability." ("House Special Update: Snyder Retirement Moves AR-02 from Toss Up to Lean Republican," The Cook Political Report, 1/15/10)
At The Same Time, CQ Politics Bypasses 'Toss-Up,' Going Straight From 'Leans Democratic,' To 'Leans Republican.' "Snyder had been facing declining polling numbers and a well-funded challenger in attorney Tim Griffin. A poll commissioned by the liberal blog Firedoglake showed Snyder down 17 points to Griffin. And while Griffin is expected to report close to $300,000 in cash on hand in his upcoming Federal Election Commission report, Snyder had yet to raise any money for his re-election effort." (John McArdle, "Snyder’s Retirement Prompts Rating Change," CQ Politics, 1/15/10)
Call to action: I need your help!
January 16th, 2010
Dear Friend,
As many of you have heard, Rep. Snyder announced he will not seek re-election in 2010. His decision came just hours after the release of a poll showing our campaign leading him by a significant margin. While I do not agree with many of his votes, I respect his decision and thank him for his many years of service to our country, both in uniform and in Congress.
But we can’t afford to let up! While we don’t know who will jump in the race from the other side, we can rest assured they will vote for Nancy Pelosi as Speaker and support her agenda. So we must continue to build our grassroots, neighbor to neighbor campaign! We must take this opportunity to elect a representative who will work for us, not against us.
I need your help. Will you please do the following five things this weekend?
Griffin reports nearly $400,000 in fundraising, over $315,000 cash on hand
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced Little Rock businessman Warren Stephens as his campaign’s finance chairman.
“Warren Stephens is a respected businessman in Arkansas, and I am honored to have his support for my campaign,” Griffin said.
Stephens said, “I have supported Tim’s campaign since late last year and agreed to be his finance chair earlier this week. Tim is the right candidate for the Second District. He understands that the private-sector is the only source of sustainable job creation, and that is why I wholeheartedly endorse him to be our next Congressman.”
Griffin raised over $250,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009, and has raised almost $400,000 to date. He ended the year with over $315,000 cash-on-hand.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement in reaction to Rep. Vic Snyder's decision not to seek re-election in 2010:
"I respect Rep. Snyder’s decision not to seek re-election. I thank him for his many years of service to the nation both in uniform and in Washington. I look forward to continuing a vigorous grassroots campaign on common sense conservative principles, including private-sector job creation, reducing the national debt and market-based health care reform."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin leads Rep. Vic Snyder, 56%-39%, according to an FDL/SurveyUSA Poll released late Thursday.
The poll of likely voters was conducted January 11-13 and has a margin of error of 3.9%.
“This poll confirms what we already know: that Rep. Snyder is out of touch with the views and values of Arkansans,” Griffin said. “While this is a positive poll, we will continue to build our grassroots, neighbor to neighbor campaign.”
“Arkansans want a representative who stands for common sense conservative values, and they want a representative who works for us, not against us,” Griffin added.
According to the poll, Griffin leads Snyder among independents 71%-23% and receives at least half the vote among all age groups polled. The poll also shows that 76% of voters in the Second District believe the individual mandate requiring people to purchase health insurance or face a fine is unfair. If Snyder were to vote for a health care bill with the individual mandate, Griffin’s lead increases to 58%-35%.
About Tim Griffin Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
If there were an election for US House of Representatives today, and the only two candidates on the ballot were Democrat Vic Snyder and Republican Tim Griffin, who would you vote for?
Vic Snyder (D) 39% Tim Griffin (R) 56% Undecided 5%
In a new SurveryUSA poll sponsored by Firedoglake, incumbent Democrat Vic Snyder is trailing Republican challenger Tim Griffin by a wide margin in the race for Arkansas’s 2nd Congressional district. If the election were held today, Snyder would get 39% of the vote, Griffin would get 56%, with only 5% undecided. These numbers show strong movement in the Republican’s favor. A poll from November 16, by Public Policy Polling, had Snyder statistically even with Griffin, 44% to 43%.
The real danger for Snyder comes from self-identified independents. Snyder manages to win only 23% of independents, while Griffin currently takes 71% of this group.
In Case You Missed It: "Can the GOP and 'tea party' activists get along?" - Christian Science Monitor
January 14th, 2010
Note: In a Christian Science Monitor article detailing the relationship between Arkansas tea party activists and Republicans, Tim Griffin says they share many of the same conservative values.
Though a regular voter over the years, [Dani] Martin never got involved in party politics until last fall, when she started attending healthcare town-hall meetings. By December, she was standing in front of 500 people at a tea party holiday bash in a Little Rock hotel, announcing the Facebook group.
The grass-roots buzz at that event was reminiscent of the early Obama-for-president movement. Pamphlets about how to run for office dotted a table in the room. Volunteers circulated with sign-in sheets to gather contact information. Donations were collected at the door.
Only a few of the local GOP establishment attended, but from out of town came Richard Armey, former GOP House majority leader, whose group, Freedomworks, leads the national tea party charge.
“I wish Blanche Lincoln could see this crowd,” Mr. Armey said, to cheers. “This is organized in Arkansas by citizens of Arkansas for the citizens of Arkansas.”
Most of the GOP candidates aspiring for Lincoln’s seat mingled at the event. So did Tim Griffin, a former US attorney and Bush White House official who is running for Congress against Rep. Vic Snyder (D).
Tea partyers share many of the same conservative issues – about job creation, the national debt, personal liberties – as Republicans, he says, and that can only help the GOP.
“The unity of that energy is where the power will lie in 2010,” Mr. Griffin says. “A lot of what you have seen with third-party groups – like the tea party – these folks are conservative and they are fed up with people in Washington who are not working for them, but against them.”
Griffin Again Calls on Snyder to Support Transparency in Health Care Debate
‘Sunshine Resolution’ should have Snyder’s support, Griffin says
LITTLE ROCK – For the second time in eight days, Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin called on Rep. Vic Snyder to support transparency in the negotiations over health care reform, this time urging him to sign a discharge petition to bring H.Res. 847, the so-called “Sunshine Resolution,” to the floor for a vote in the House of Representatives.
The resolution, sponsored by Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and co-sponsored by a bipartisan group of House members, expresses the “sense of the House of Representatives that any conference committee or other meetings held to determine the final content of sweeping national health care legislation be held in full public view and not behind closed doors.”
“This resolution is a no-brainer which should have Rep. Snyder’s support,” Griffin said. “We are demanding transparency in the health care reform negotiations. The health care bill will affect each and every Arkansan, and I call on Rep. Snyder to sign this petition, bring the resolution to the floor and tell the Speaker we want cameras in the negotiating room.”
“We need Rep. Snyder to work for us, not against us,” Griffin added.
On January 6, Griffin called on Snyder to demand Speaker Pelosi allow C-SPAN cameras to broadcast the final negotiations of the health care bill.
A discharge petition is an attempt to bring a bill or resolution which has been referred to a committee for over 30 days to the floor for a vote. Any representative may file a discharge petition with the Clerk of the House. Once a majority of members (218) signs the petition, the House will then vote to discharge the legislation from the committee. If the vote to discharge is successful, then the House is to immediately consider the bill or resolution.
H.Res. 879 was introduced on October 20, 2009, and referred to the Rules Committee that day. The petition to discharge was filed January 13, 2010, by Rep. Buchanan.
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Thanks Arkansans for record support, invites more to join the team
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the launch of the updated version of www.TimGriffinForCongress.com, reflecting the growth of support and organization in the campaign to replace Rep. Vic Snyder.
“Our new website enhances our ability to organize the ever-growing number of grassroots supporters who have chosen to stand with our campaign to represent Arkansas’s common sense conservative values,” Griffin said. “The pages we have added and redesigned will make it easier for Second District supporters to join our team through volunteering, hosting events, contributing or simply putting a sign in their front yard.
“Our campaign has been fortunate to receive the record-setting financial support of many Arkansans who agree that Rep. Snyder is out of touch. I would like to thank them publicly and ask more of my fellow Arkansans to visit our new website, add their names to our volunteer, social media and donor rolls, and join us in sending a representative to Congress who will actually be working for us, not against us,” Griffin added.
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Congressman ‘out of touch’ for hailing Obama-Pelosi bill
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today called on Rep. Vic Snyder to listen to the voice of his constituents by voting against the health care bill still being negotiated behind closed doors in Washington:
“The majority of Arkansans oppose this health care bill and as a constituent of the Second District, I would hope Rep. Snyder would listen to us,” Griffin said. “Despite what Rep. Snyder said on television Friday, a bill that results in a $200 million hit to the state’s general revenue is not ‘good for Arkansas.’ This clearly puts Rep. Snyder out of touch with Arkansans on an issue which will impact every one of our lives. We need a representative in Washington who is working for us, not against us.”
Rep. Snyder tells FOX... “I think this bill is very good for Arkansas.” (Griff Jenkins, “Hello, Arkansas,” FOX News, 1/8/10)
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
For more information, visit http://TimGriffinforCongress.com, stop by our Little Rock campaign headquarters at 300 South Commerce Street, Suite 5, or call (501) 353-0899.
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Unemployment Numbers Signify Change Needed in Congress
January 8th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Kenneth Ryan James, (501) 766-2079 press@timgriffinforcongress.com
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after the government reported that unemployment remained at 10 percent while employers shed 85,000 jobs in December.
“Today’s disappointing unemployment numbers are further evidence we need a change of policy and leadership. The private sector - not the government - is the key to creating sustainable jobs and maintaining American innovation. The 2nd District needs a representative who will vote for policies that work for us, not against us.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
For more information, visit http://TimGriffinforCongress.com, stop by our Little Rock campaign headquarters at 300 South Commerce Street, Suite 5, or call (501) 353-0899.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after reaching ‘Contender’ status as part of the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Young Guns program:
“I appreciate the national recognition for our grassroots, neighbor to neighbor campaign to restore common sense Arkansas values to Congress, but I realize we have lots of work to do and am focused on building our organization here in the 2nd District.”
About the NRCC Young Guns Program
Founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Congressmen Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Young Guns Program began as a Member driven organization of House Republicans dedicated to electing open seat and challenger candidates nationwide. For more information, please visit http://nrcc.org/races/youngguns.aspx.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
For more information, visit http://TimGriffinforCongress.com, stop by our Little Rock campaign headquarters at 300 South Commerce Street, Suite 5, or call (501) 353-0899.
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In Case You Missed It: NRCC: Tim Griffin Advances in Young Guns Program
January 6th, 2010
Washington- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced today that Republican Tim Griffin (AR-02) has reached ‘Contender’ status as part of its Young Guns program. ‘Contender’ status is the second step in the three-level program, with Griffin now facing a new set of benchmarks to reach ‘Young Gun’ status in his bid to unseat incumbent Democrat Vic Snyder.
Note: Griffin was given "Young Guns - On The Radar" status by the NRCC on October 26, 2009.
In Case You Missed It:
For Immediate Release:
January 6, 2010
Contact: Press Office (202) 479-7070
Tim Griffin Advances in Young Guns Program
Arkansas Republican Becomes One of Thirteen ‘Contenders’ Nationwide
Washington- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced today that Republican Tim Griffin (AR-02) has reached ‘Contender’ status as part of its Young Guns program. ‘Contender’ status is the second step in the three-level program, with Griffin now facing a new set of benchmarks to reach ‘Young Gun’ status in his bid to unseat incumbent Democrat Vic Snyder.
Founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Reps. Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Young Guns program is a member-driven organization dedicated to electing open-seat and challenger candidates nationwide. By achieving ‘Contender’ status, Griffin has already proven his ability to build a successful campaign structure and achieve vital fundraising goals.
As a fifth generation Arkansan, Tim Griffin understands what central Arkansans deserve from their representatives in Congress. Griffin has served in the United States Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and currently holds the rank of major. Griffin served as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and is a Little Rock community leader. Tim Griffin’s dedication and selfless service to his country and to his community make him an excellent candidate for Congress.
“Tim Griffin has already proven that he will be a formidable candidate by meeting the Young Guns program’s rigorous goals and is well on his way to building a winning campaign to put this seat back in the Republican column,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions. “Tim is part of a strong and growing candidate pool of everyday Americans who are frustrated with the majority’s big-government ways and aren’t willing to stand idly by any longer. His campaign has put Democrats on notice that Americans are ready to turn the page on the failed experiment known as the Obama-Pelosi agenda.”
While already having completed certain steps to place him on the road to victory, Griffin now faces a new set of rigorous benchmarks that will elevate him to the top level of the Young Guns program and help him build an effective, winning campaign.
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Griffin Urges Snyder to Support Health Bill Transparency
Calls on Congressman to demand C-SPAN cameras inside health care negotiations
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement calling on Rep. Vic Snyder to demand that Speaker Nancy Pelosi allow C-SPAN cameras to broadcast the final negotiations of the health care bill:
“Arkansans are concerned about the health care legislation being considered in Congress and want to know what is going on in the secret negotiations behind closed doors. The people of Arkansas deserve and demand an open process to learn more about this bill which will ultimately affect each and every one of our lives. After all, it’s the taxpayers’ money and health care at stake.
Speaker Pelosi's refusal to make the legislative process transparent is a perfect example of how our representatives in Washington are not working for us, but against us.
I call on Rep. Snyder to stand for transparency and demand that Speaker Pelosi allow C-SPAN to broadcast the health care negotiations.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
For more information, visit http://TimGriffinforCongress.com, stop by our Little Rock campaign headquarters at 300 South Commerce Street, Suite 5, or call (501) 353-0899.
Bases operations in vibrant River Market area of Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the opening of his campaign’s headquarters in Little Rock’s vibrant River Market area.
The headquarters are located in the “Tuf-Nut” building at 300 South Commerce Street, Suite 5, adjacent to the Hampton Inn.
“I am excited to be in the River Market, close to the attractions and businesses, which draw large numbers of Second District voters into the area every day,” Griffin said. “Its central location and accessibility to the interstate will make it easy for everyone in the District to visit. I look forward to welcoming our supporters to the River Market.”
An open house will be held soon.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
For more information, visit http://TimGriffinforCongress.com, stop by our Little Rock campaign headquarters at 300 South Commerce Street, Suite 5, or call (501) 353-0899.
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Griffin Names Two to Campaign Leadership
January 4th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Ryan James (501) 766-2079 press@timgriffinforcongress.com
Taps Arkansans to lead Second District challenge
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today named two Arkansans to head his campaign to unseat Congressman Vic Snyder, announcing Bryant Adams will serve as campaign manager and Ryan James as deputy campaign manager and communications director.
“I am pleased to announce two Arkansans to lead my grassroots campaign to represent Arkansas’s common sense conservative values. Both Bryant and Ryan are proud Arkansans who understand our wonderful state and its people,” said Griffin.
Adams was a field director in Arkansas and Colorado for the Bush-Cheney ’04 presidential campaign, and previously served at the Republican National Committee and Department of Homeland Security. A political science and history major at Ouachita Baptist University, Adams most recently served as the political affairs manager at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and as a consultant for corporate and political clients.
"I am honored to help elect Tim to represent the 2nd District. I believe the Natural State should be represented by someone like Tim who shares our Arkansas values," said Adams.
James was part of the regional press operation at McCain-Palin 2008 headquarters in Virginia after serving as deputy director of communications for the 2008 Republican National Convention. Prior to that, he served as communications director for Third District Rep. John Boozman.
After studying communications at Arkansas State University, James went on to serve in management and news production roles at local television stations in Arkansas and Texas.
“I am excited about the opportunity to work with Tim. The people of Central Arkansas need someone who will work for them in Congress, not against them. I believe Tim is the person to do just that because he shares our common sense conservative values,” said James.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
CQ Politics calls Griffin ‘front-runner’ and ‘a more serious opponent’ for Snyder
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after CQ Politics announced it has changed its rating of Rep. Vic Snyder’s seat in Congress to “Leans Democratic” from “Likely Democratic” – meaning the publication considers the 2010 race “competitive and an upset is a live possibility.”
“While I am encouraged by CQ’s decision, I am focused on our grassroots commonsense conservative campaign to represent Arkansas values in Washington. In 2010, Arkansans can elect someone who will work for them, not against them as Rep. Snyder has done on health care, the national debt and the cap and trade energy tax,” Griffin said.
CQ Changes Snyder Seat to ‘Leans Democratic’ “GOP strategists see hopes for a comeback in the 2010 midterm elections, though, and they are focusing strongly on Democratic incumbents in McCain districts such as … Vic Snyder in Arkansas’ 2nd … stepped-up GOP efforts to challenge them have prompted CQ Politics to change its ratings on the races — to Leans Democratic (from Likely Democratic) in Snyder’s race… .” (John McArdle, “Tougher Races Prompt New Arkansas Ratings,” CQ Politics, 12/31/09)
Calls Griffin the ‘Front-Runner’ and a ‘More Serious Opponent’ “The front-runner for the Republican nomination to challenge Snyder in the 2nd District is former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin ... [Snyder] has drawn a more serious opponent than usual.” (John McArdle, “Tougher Races Prompt New Arkansas Ratings,” CQ Politics, 12/31/09)
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
In Case You Missed It: Tougher Races Prompt New Arkansas Ratings
December 31st, 2009
Note: This is the second time this year CQ has changed its ratings on Arkansas's Second Congressional District due to Griffin's efforts. The first time was on September 22, 2009, when the race was moved from "Safe Democratic" to "Democratic Favored." Now they have moved it to "Leans Democratic." Also, in September, the Cook Political Report changed its rating for the Second Congressional District from "Likely Democratic" to "Lean Democratic," and on November 19, they moved the race to "Toss Up."
GOP strategists see hopes for a comeback in the 2010 midterm elections, though, and they are focusing strongly on Democratic incumbents in McCain districts such as Marion Berry in Arkansas' 1st District and Vic Snyder in Arkansas' 2nd. While both of these veteran lawmakers maintain advantages in their races, the stepped-up GOP efforts to challenge them have prompted CQ Politics to change its ratings on the races - to Leans Democratic (from Likely Democratic) in Snyder's race and to Likely Democratic (from Safe Democratic) in Berry's district.
The front-runner for the Republican nomination to challenge Snyder in the 2nd District is former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), the campaign arm of House Republicans, has been touting Griffin as one of their top recruits for 2010.
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Snyder had less than $8,000 in cash on hand as of that date. Though this is a continuation of a career-long pledge not to raise money until each election year has begun, he has drawn a more serious opponent than usual and will have to make up for lost time quickly.
Snyder's cash disadvantage - and the fact that polling by a Democratic firm in November pegged the race as a statistical dead heat - are a couple of big things for officials at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to worry about. Yet Democrats suggest that Griffin's ties to Bush and Rove will be more impressive to Republican loyalists than to the November general electorate.
CQ invented the ratings system - which many other analysts and news organizations came to adopt and adapt to their own styles - in the early 1950s. Originally a product of the Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report, now CQ Weekly, the ratings evolved into seven categories:
Safe Democratic: The Democratic nominee is/will be a strong favorite, and an upset is virtually impossible.
Democrat Favored: The Democratic nominee has/will have a strong lead and appears likely to win, but an upset cannot be completely ruled out.
Leans Democratic: The Democratic nominee has/will have an edge, but the contest appears competitive and an upset is a live possibility.
Tossup (formerly No Clear Favorite): Neither party has established a definite lead in the contest.
Leans Republican: The Republican nominee has/will have an edge, but the contest appears competitive and an upset is a live possibility.
Republican Favored: The Republican nominee has/will have a strong lead and appears likely to win, but an upset cannot be completely ruled out.
Safe Republican: The Republican nominee is/will be a strong favorite, and an upset is virtually impossible.
One point that needs to be clearly understood is that the contests rated "Leans," as well as those rated "Tossup," are very competitive and could go either way. So it behooves those with partisan rooting interests to pay close attention and make no presumptions about the outcomes of those contests.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
December 24th, 2009
Dear Friends,
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Elizabeth, Mary Katherine and me!
We love this time of year and the opportunity it gives us to spend more time with family and friends. We hope you have a blessed and safe time with the ones you love. The Griffins are excited to be celebrating Christmas right here in Little Rock!
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement! We appreciate your kindness and generosity. God bless you and God bless America.
Sincerely,
Tim
Campaign Launches "Pharmacists for Griffin" and Names Chair
Little Rock Pharmacist Rob Christian will lead campaign’s second coalition
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the chair of "Pharmacists for Griffin," the campaign’s second coalition.
Rob Christian, PharmD, will chair the group, which will communicate with, organize and mobilize the health care community to support Tim Griffin as the Second Congressional District’s next congressman.
“I am excited to support Tim Griffin. He understands that more government spending and control is not the answer to what ails our health care system. And he will listen to the people of Central Arkansas and represent their Arkansas values in Congress,” said Christian.
“I am honored to have Rob leading Pharmacists for Griffin. Thousands of health care professionals are deeply concerned about higher taxes, higher spending and increased government control over health care supported by Congressman Snyder. I appreciate Rob’s help reaching out to the health care community,” said Griffin.
Rob Christian, PharmD is a graduate of the College of Pharmacy at the UAMS. Upon graduation he accepted a position at Baptist Health Medical Center – North Little Rock, where he is currently the Pharmacy Supervisor. During his pharmacy career, he has been a strong advocate for pharmacists, serving on numerous committees and as a Board Member of the Arkansas Association of Health-System Pharmacists. Currently he is the President of the Alumni Association for the College of Pharmacy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, as well as an Arkansas Delegate to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Dr. Christian was also named Pharmacy Manager of the Year in 2007. He is married to Karen Christian, PD and has one daughter. He and his family are members of Chenal Valley Church.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Iraq Veterans for Congress announces “full support”
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today accepted the endorsement of the Iraq Veterans for Congress (IVC), a Political Action Committee supporting the congressional campaigns of conservative Republican Iraq veterans.
“Major Griffin has served our country as an Army Reservist and JAG officer for over 13 years and has repeatedly demonstrated his commitment to our country, public service and protecting the rights of its citizens. His experience as an Army officer will help him in Congress as he represents the people of Central Arkansas. He is the clear choice for Arkansas’ Second District, and we are proud to give him our full support,” said Patrick Mahoney, IVC’s Director of Communications.
“I am honored and humbled to receive the endorsement of the Iraq Veterans for Congress, and look forward to representing in Congress the views and values of Arkansans, which includes many proud members of our military and veterans,” said Griffin.
Iraq Veterans for Congress PAC is a federally registered political action committee supporting conservative Republican Iraq Veterans. Founded in 2008, IVC helped elect two Iraq Veterans Congressmen Mike Coffman (R-CO) and Duncan Hunter Jr. (R-CA). IVC chooses veterans who are determined to become a voice for U.S. military veterans, their families, and hardworking patriotic Americans who believe that our country, our Constitution and our way of life are worth fighting for.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
In Case You Missed It: Cap and Trade Legislation Will Kill Jobs
December 15th, 2009
From time to time, we will share excerpts of articles with you through emails titled "In Case You Missed It" (ICYMI). Please see the following excerpt from an Arkansas News Bureau article regarding the "Cap and Trade" energy tax legislation supported by Rep. Vic Snyder. A new study confirms what we have known for some time: Rep. Snyder's vote for the legislation was a vote for lost jobs. The article provides:
“A new study suggests Arkansas would lose tens of thousands of jobs under clean energy legislation before Congress…The Clean Energy and Security Act narrowly passed the House in June with only Rep. Vic Snyder, D-Little Rock, among the Arkansas delegation voting for the measure.”
A more complete excerpt of the article is included below.
LITTLE ROCK — A new study suggests Arkansas would lose tens of thousands of jobs under clean energy legislation before Congress.
The study, scheduled for release today by the Arkansas Policy Foundation and the American Council for Capital Formation, estimates the state would lose between 17,100 and 23,300 jobs by 2030 under the measure whose cap-and-trade provision would require the United States to reduce is carbon emissions by 3 percent by 2012 and 83 percent by 2050.
The study concludes that along with an overall drop in manufacturing output, Arkansas Gross State Product would drop $2.7 billion to $3.7 billion by 2030 while energy prices in the state would rise faster than in other states because Arkansas depends on coal and natural gas for 70 percent of electric generation.
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The Clean Energy and Security Act narrowly passed the House in June with only Rep. Vic Snyder, D-Little Rock, among the Arkansas delegation voting for the measure. It faces an uncertain future in the Senate. U.S. Sens. Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor, both D-Ark., have expressed reservations and say the Senate version will be markedly different.
The Senate’s “Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act” calls for sharper cuts in fossil fuel and currently includes a $100 billion federal investment in green infrastructure over the next two years.
Letter to Arkansas Physicians Regarding Tim’s Campaign
December 15th, 2009
Doctors for Griffin Chairman Jim Mark Ingram, M.D. and Hayden Franks, M.D. Write Letter to Fellow Arkansas Physicians Regarding Tim’s Campaign.
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Griffin disagrees, believes private sector, not government, is key to sustainable job creation
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement in response to Rep. Vic Snyder’s recent claim that President Obama’s stimulus plan is working, despite job losses in Arkansas and increased unemployment nationwide:
“Rep. Snyder is wrong. The Obama stimulus cost close to $800 billion with little to show for it. His vote for the stimulus, like his votes for the Obama-Pelosi health care bill and the cap and trade energy tax are evidence he does not represent the views and values of Central Arkansans. Sustainable job creation can only come from the private sector, and as congressman I will fight for much needed tax relief, especially for individuals and small businesses.”
SNYDER CLAIMS OBAMA’S $787 BILLION STIMULUS A SUCCESS
FEBRUARY: Rep. Vic Snyder (D-AR) Claimed Stimulus Would Create And Save “Millions Of Jobs.” “This bill invests in infrastructure, job stability, energy efficiency, healthcare innovation, and education, which are necessary to strengthen our nation’s economy. It creates and saves millions of jobs, provides immediate tax relief for American families, and lays the foundation for long-term economic growth.” (Rep. Vic Snyder, “Snyder Statement On American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Conference Report,” Press Release, 2/13/09)
NOVEMBER: Rep. Vic Snyder (D-AR) Still Claims “Stimulus Program Is Working.” SNYDER: “I think the stimulus program is working. At least I voted for it and I looked at every page of it before I voted for it. And it is working about like I thought it would, which is that money is spread out … I think the agreement, the consensus is that it is working. But it still is working as it goes along.” (Fox News’ “Your World With Neil Cavuto,” 11/25/09)
YET STIMULUS IS ANYTHING BUT A SUCCESS FOR ARKANSAS AND AMERICA
Since Stimulus Passed In February, Arkansas Has Lost Over 23,000 Jobs, Unemployment Has Increased By 18 Percent. (U.S. Bureau of Labor of Statistics,www.bls.gov, Accessed 11/30/09)
Since Stimulus Passed In February, American Has Lost 2.8 Million Jobs, Unemployment Rate Now At 10.2 Percent. (U.S. Bureau of Labor of Statistics,www.bls.gov, Accessed 11/30/09)
When Including Discouraged Workers, National Unemployment Rate At 17.5 Percent. “And the unemployment rate doesn’t include people without jobs who have stopped looking, or those who have settled for part-time jobs. Counting those people, the unemployment rate would be 17.5 percent, the highest since at least 1994.” (Jeannine Aversa and Christopher S. Rugaber, “What Recovery? Unemployment Shoots Past 10 Percent,” The Associated Press, 11/6/09)
WHILE STIMULUS MONEY GOES TO WASTEFUL PROJECTS, OBAMA’S CLAIMS OF JOBS CREATED OR SAVED “RIDDLED WITH ERRORS”
GAO Says White House Jobs Report “Riddled With Errors.” “The data collection and reporting from those who received money from the $787 billion U.S. stimulus plan is riddled with errors and inaccuracies, according to a federal audit of the report released on Thursday. … The Government Accountability Office had warned there would likely be mistakes in the mammoth undertaking. Its audit found that, despite training from federal agencies, many recipients were confused about how to count jobs.” (Lisa Lambert, “Errors And Inaccuracies In Stimulus Report: GAO,” Reuters, 11/19/09)
• In Arkansas, Stimulus Report Claims Single Lawn Mower Responsible For 50 Jobs. “In June, the federal government spent $1,047 in stimulus money to buy a rider mower from the Toro Company to cut the grass at the Fayetteville National Cemetery in Arkansas. Now, a report on the government’s stimulus Web site improbably claims that that single lawn mower sale helped save or create 50 jobs.” (Michael Cooper And Ron Nixon, “Reports Show Conflicting Number Of Jobs Attributed To Stimulus Money,” The New York Times, 11/4/09)
White House Report Shows Jobs Created By Stimulus In 400 Congressional Districts That Don’t Exist. “Until Wednesday night, the Web site, recovery.gov, listed more than 400 ‘phantom’ districts across the United States. In Texas alone, it shows $15 million spent and 98 jobs created or saved in districts that don’t exist.” (Tom Benning, "Errors On Government Web Site Make It Difficult To Track Stimulus Money," The Dallas Morning News, 11/19/09)
• Including Several Non-Existent Congressional Districts In Arkansas. “Pity residents of the 22nd Congressional District of Arkansas. The district received almost $6 million in funding from the economic stimulus package signed into law last February, and not a single job has been created there. The rush of federal funds also didn’t produce a single paycheck in the 28th District and the 8th District. The reason is simple. Those districts, along with the 76th, the 6th, 7th, 15th, 5th and one district curiously called the ‘00’ Congressional District, don’t exist.” (Alex Daniels, “Phantom Figures Dog Stimulus Stats,” Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 11/23/09)
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
LITTLE ROCK – Just days after U.S. Army reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin announced his bid to unseat Rep. Vic Snyder, a major political publication changed its rating of the race to reflect the strength of Griffin’s challenge to the seven-term incumbent. Yesterday, the same publication changed it again—this time to the “toss up” category.
In September, the Cook Political Report changed its rating for the Second Congressional District from “Likely Democratic” to “Lean Democratic,” writing that Griffin “isn't your typical law and order prosecutor-turned-candidate” and adding that the race “could easily turn into one of the most contentious banner races of the cycle.” Yesterday, they moved the race to “toss up.”
Cook wrote in September: “To say that this Little Rock-based seat is now the most Democratic in the state isn't saying much anymore. Indeed, President Obama's 44 percent here in 2008 was his best showing in Arkansas. In urban Little Rock's Pulaski County, which accounts for just over half of the district's total vote, Obama essentially matched Al Gore's 2000 showing with 56 percent of the vote. But the seven fast-growing outlying counties in the 2nd CD are rapidly becoming a killing field for national Democratic candidates. Al Gore took 42 percent in the district's hinterlands in 2000, but Obama took an anemic 32 percent eight years later.”
“[O]n paper, Snyder looks like a dream target for Republicans. A lawyer with a relatively liberal voting record (he was the only Arkansan to support Democrats' "cap and trade" energy legislation),” the report continued. It adds: “the new wrinkle for Snyder is that there is a Democrat in the White House who is radioactive in his district.”
“Yesterday’s news is more evidence that Arkansans are responding to our common sense conservative message of lower taxes, less spending, creating jobs through the private sector and market based, private sector reforms of health care--not more government," said Griffin. “But we understand this race will be a tough one, and we will continue to build a grassroots, neighbor to neighbor organization.” Griffin added.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin announces the launch of a new campaign website: www.TimGriffinforCongress.com. It features Twitter and Facebook feeds as well as a photo slide show and a welcome video. It also includes a number of ways Arkansans can get involved in Tim's campaign. Please visit often and sign up to receive updates or contact us to volunteer.
In conjunction with the launch, Tim Griffin said, "The website and its social media capabilities will be an integral part of our neighbor to neighbor, grassroots campaign. We hope Arkansans use it to get more involved. We will be adding more and more capabilities and features as we build our campaign, so please visit often."
You can also follow us on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/GriffinCongress and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TimGriffinforCongress.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin issued the following statement:
“As an Iraq War veteran and the grandson of a World War I veteran, I have a deep appreciation of the courage, sacrifice and service of veterans past and present. Today, on Veterans Day, we remember veterans and the gift of freedom they have given us. I hope you will join me in a moment of silence and reflection at some point in the day.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Griffin Disappointed by Snyder’s “Yea” Vote for Pelosi’s Government Health Care Plan
January 14th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Griffin Supports Market-Oriented Solutions to Lower Costs, Promote Innovation and Cover More Arkansans
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin released this statement Monday following the Saturday night passage of Speaker Pelosi’s health care bill supported by Rep. Vic Snyder (D-AR)
"I am deeply disappointed that Rep. Snyder chose to follow Speaker Pelosi by voting for more government control and more bureaucracy in our health care system and more national debt, while rejecting a step-by-step common sense approach that would reduce health care costs across the board without bankrupting the taxpayers."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Dr. Jim Mark Ingram will lead campaign’s first coalition
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the chair of "Doctors for Griffin," the campaign’s first coalition.
Jim Mark Ingram, M.D., will chair the group, which will communicate with, organize and mobilize the health care community to support Tim Griffin as the Second Congressional District’s next congressman.
"Considering the many issues that are important to the families of Central Arkansas, especially healthcare, job creation and a fiscally responsible government, without exception Tim Griffin will best represent Central Arkansas on every issue," Ingram said. He continued, "Congressman Snyder voted for Speaker Pelosi’s health care legislation that will result in decreased quality of care, more debt, less jobs and more government intrusion between the doctors and their patients. In contrast, Tim understands that health care reform should not come at the expense of innovation and high quality patient care."
“I am honored to have Dr. Ingram on my team. He brings a wealth of experience and understands more government involvement in health care is bad for both doctors and their patients,” said Griffin.
Dr. Ingram is a graduate of UAMS College of Medicine and is now a clinical instructor in pediatrics at UAMS and Arkansas Children's Hospital. He is a partner/owner in the Little Rock Allergy and Asthma Clinic. His practice is focused on diagnosing and treating allergic diseases and asthma in children and adults. He is past president of the Pulaski County Medical Society and is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas Medical Society. He is married to Allison Ingram and they have four
children.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Tim Griffin Issues Statement on Tragedy at Fort Hood
January 14th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin issued the following statement: "I am deeply saddened by the shootings that occurred today at Fort Hood. My thoughts and prayers go out to the wounded soldiers, the families of the victims and all who have been touched by this senseless tragedy."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Griffin Campaign Announces “$8 for 8 Counties” Social Media Fundraising Drive
November 3rd, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“Tim Griffin for Congress” Facebook virtual yard sign app to be distributed to supporters
LITTLE ROCK – The Tim Griffin for Congress campaign announces the launch of a Social Media fundraising campaign asking supporters to make $8 contributions to signify the 8 counties of the District. During the 8 county kick-off ending on November 11, the campaign will use the social media platforms of Twitter and Facebook to distribute virtual yards signs and encourage online $8 donations. Facebook members can post a Tim Griffin for Congress yard sign on their profile pages to support the campaign and to encourage their visitors and friends to contribute to the campaign.
“We are excited about the opportunity to expand our fundraising and grassroots activism using Facebook and Twitter,” Griffin said.
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin is kicking off his campaign in 8 counties over 8 days in the District, including visits to Conway, Faulkner, Perry, Pulaski, Saline, Van Buren, White, and Yell counties. Griffin will travel to each of the counties to meet with county officials, supporters, and hold various events.
"We understand that the 2nd Congressional District includes 8 counties and all these Arkansans deserve a congressman who represents their views and values in Washington," Griffin said. “Our neighbor to neighbor grassroots campaign will succeed by working for every vote, in every county.”
Monday, November 2—Faulkner County
Tuesday, November 3—Saline County
Wednesday, November 4—Perry County
Thursday, November 5—Conway County
Friday, November 6—Van Buren County
Monday, November 9—Yell County
Tuesday, November 10—White County
Wednesday, November 11—Pulaski County
Media advisories will be issued as appropriate.
Monday, November 2—Faulkner County Tuesday, November 3—Saline County Wednesday, November 4—Perry County Thursday, November 5—Conway County Friday, November 6—Van Buren County Monday, November 9—Yell County Tuesday, November 10—White County Wednesday, November 11—Pulaski County Media advisories will be issued as appropriate.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin issued the following statement regarding today’s news that President Obama is using the White House as a fundraising complex:
"President Obama promised change. But now we learn that his change includes converting the White House into a partisan fundraising complex. President Obama should immediately disclose how he is using the White House and government officials to reward big donors. The American people deserve better," Griffin said.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
LITTLE ROCK - Today, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) promoted the Tim Griffin for Congress campaign to "Young Guns - On The Radar" status.
“We appreciate the national interest in our campaign to restore common sense Arkansas values to Congress. I believe we are beginning to see the results of our grassroots, neighbor to neighbor effort and organization." said Griffin.
About the NRCC Young Guns Program
Founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Congressmen Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Young Guns Program began as a Member driven organization of House Republicans dedicated to electing open seat and challenger candidates nationwide.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Griffin Campaign Announces Final Fundraising Numbers
October 15th, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Raised $130,305 in ten days and has $128,701.42 cash on hand
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced his campaign to unseat Rep. Vic Snyder reported raising $130,305 during the final ten days of the 3rd quarter and has a balance of $128,701.42 cash on hand.
“Thank you to all who have given to our campaign. I appreciate the support I have received and will continue to build a grassroots, neighbor to neighbor organization,” Griffin said.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
LITTLE ROCK – The race for Arkansas’ Second Congressional seat is again making national headlines as The Hotline from National Journal Online has named the potential race between U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin and Rep. Vic Snyder the #19 race on its list of House seats most likely to switch party control in 2010.
As reported by The Hotline’s Tim Sahd:
When you don't face a difficult race, it's considered admirable not to raise cash in an off-year. But when you find yourself in the opposing party's crosshairs, it suddenly makes you very vulnerable. That's the position Snyder's in. Former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin (R), who entered the race just 10 days before the end of Q3, raised $130K in that short period of time. If history is repeated for Snyder, he won't have raised more than 1 percent of that. Add Snyder's lack of fundraising and not-so-Blue Dog voting record to the very Republican lean of his district, and it means trouble for Dems. "
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
$130,000 in ten days reflects excitement over candidacy
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced his campaign to unseat Rep. Vic Snyder raised over $130,000 by the 3rd quarter fundraising deadline.
Since Griffin announced his candidacy on September 21, his campaign has averaged over $13,000 per day in contributions. “I am humbled and honored at the support I have received to date, but there is much more work to be done in what will be a grassroots, neighbor to neighbor campaign,” Griffin said.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
College Republicans name Griffin 'best candidate' for students
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of the Arkansas Federation of College Republicans in his campaign to unseat Rep. Vic Snyder.
"Tim Griffin understands the concerns of college students and young professionals. He knows our concerns over health care, the poor job market, increasing tax burdens, and most importantly he understands what it is like to actually fight for freedom," said Arkansas College Republican Chairman Tom Norsworthy. "It was a unanimous decision. We all agreed Griffin was the best candidate to represent the Republican Party, and the interests of college students in Arkansas, regardless of party."
"I am honored to earn the endorsement of the future leaders of our party, state and nation," Griffin said. "College students across the state are concerned with their futures – whether there will be a job available to them when they graduate, or if they will be able to grow a family in a prosperous country that is safe and secure. The voice of college students will be an important one in this election, and I am proud to have their support.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Griffin candidacy places Snyder seat in ‘Lean Democratic’ territory
LITTLE ROCK - Just days after U.S. Army reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin announced his bid to unseat Rep. Vic Snyder, another major political publication has changed its rating of the race to reflect the strength of Griffin's challenge to the seven-term incumbent.
The Cook Political Report changed its rating for the Second Congressional District from “Likely Democratic” to “Lean Democratic,” writing that Griffin “isn't your typical law and order prosecutor-turned-candidate” and adding that the race “could easily turn into one of the most contentious banner races of the cycle.”
Cook writes: “To say that this Little Rock-based seat is now the most Democratic in the state isn't saying much anymore. Indeed, President Obama's 44 percent here in 2008 was his best showing in Arkansas. In urban Little Rock's Pulaski County, which accounts for just over half of the district's total vote, Obama essentially matched Al Gore's 2000 showing with 56 percent of the vote. But the seven fast-growing outlying counties in the 2nd CD are rapidly becoming a killing field for national Democratic candidates. Al Gore took 42 percent in the district's hinterlands in 2000, but Obama took an anemic 32 percent eight years later.”
“[O]n paper, Snyder looks like a dream target for Republicans. A lawyer with a relatively liberal voting record (he was the only Arkansan to support Democrats' "cap and trade" energy legislation),” the report continues. It adds: “the new wrinkle for Snyder is that there is a Democrat in the White House who is radioactive in his district.”
“While I am pleased with the increased attention this race is receiving nationally, this campaign against Rep. Snyder will be an uphill battle against an entrenched incumbent,” Griffin said.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Little Rock entrepreneur and award-winning businesswoman stands with challenger to Snyder
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Republican Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced Little Rock businesswoman Margaret McEntire will chair his campaign to challenge Rep. Vic Snyder. McEntire is the founder and CEO of Little Rock-based Candy Bouquet International, Inc.
“I am very honored Margaret has joined my campaign,” Griffin said. “Margaret began a business in her home and built a company which now reaches all 50 states and 38 countries. She knows how to create jobs and how votes in Washington impact small businesses here in Central Arkansas.”
McEntire has been recognized for her leadership and entrepreneurship for nearly 15 years. She was named the 2004 Executive of the Year by Arkansas Business and the 1998 Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Association. In 1999, McEntire was awarded the Congressional Medal of Merit and, in 2004, the Ronald Reagan Award as outstanding member of President Bush’s Business Advisory Council.
“I have known and respected Tim Griffin for over 20 years and am proud to be a part of his campaign for Congress. He shares the values of hard work and integrity that we hold dear in Central Arkansas. And that’s why I am asking the people of the Second District to help me send Tim Griffin to the United States Congress,” McEntire said.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
CQ Politics changes rating after Griffin announcement; calls him ‘credible’ and ‘unusually strong’ challenger
LITTLE ROCK – With the headline “Arkansas’ Snyder Draws Credible Foe,” CQ Politics changed its rating for the race in the Arkansas 2nd District from “Safe Democratic” to “Democratic Favored” after Army reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin announced his challenge to Rep. Vic Snyder.
CQ Politics notes the new rating “means the contest has become more competitive, with a plausible possibility of an upset”.
“The people of Central Arkansas deserve a congressman who shares their values and represents their views. Rep. Snyder does not reflect those values and voters now have a clear alternative in my candidacy,” Griffin said. The full report can be read here.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
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LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after winning the Arkansas Federation of College Republicans Second Congressional District strawpoll with 97% of the vote:
Last week I made my campaign to restore common sense Arkansas conservative values to Congress official. 
I need your help. We are launching an eight-county, neighbor to neighbor blitz beginning on Friday to tell Arkansans about our campaign to represent the common sense conservative values that are lacking in Washington. 
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today filed papers with the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office, officially entering the race to replace Rep. Vic Snyder in 2010 as a Republican.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced he will address the Arkansas Second Amendment Rally, to be held Saturday at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock.
Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after reaching top-level ‘Young Gun’ status as part of the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Young Guns program:
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the filing of his end-of-year report with the Federal Election Commission and that he raised $261,457.58 for the fourth quarter of 2009.
