Defiance Crescent-News
By: Todd Helberg
February 17, 2008
…All Republican candidates for county office in the March 4 primary — opposed and unopposed — were invited to the event at Charlie’s Down Under Restaurant as were those seeking to represent county constituents in state and federal offices. And, while most unopposed candidates showed up, the most interest was reserved for those running opposed within GOP ranks.
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Republican’s three U.S. 5th District candidates were also asked to attend, although only one could make it.
Scott Radcliffe of Perrysburg said driving through Defiance “reminded me of what motivated me to run.” Specifically, he was referring to the hard work required to undo damage from last weekend’s flooding.
“It motivates me to want to represent you and give you strong representation,” said the Iraqi war Army veteran, son of an FBI agent.
He said he wants Congress to “take action to keep our citizens safe” and to “jump start the economy” while the health care issue needs a “conservative approach.” …
