Lt. Col. Andrew Horne makes it official.
Matt Gunterman December 13th, 2007
Lt. Col. Andrew Horne (D) makes it official and announces his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. The campaign’s website is at AndrewHorne.org , and there’s an excellent video there of Horne explaining to Kentuckians the need for change and the power of his candidacy to bring that change.
Here’s excerpts from the Horne camp’s press release:
ANDREW HORNE ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR U.S. SENATE IN KENTUCKY
I’m running for the United States Senate because it’s time for change. Senator Mitch McConnell is more than part of the problem. He is the problem, said Andrew Horne
Louisville, KY Lt. Colonel Andrew Horne (Ret.) launched his campaign today to take back the U. S. Senate seat for the people of Kentucky, now held by Mitch McConnell. Horne, while a Marine and Reservist, served tours of duty in Desert Storm and recently in Iraq. Horne outlined his decision to run and what he plans to focus on as Senator in a video released on the internet this morning.
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I’m running for U.S. Senate because it’s time for a change and because Senator Mitch McConnell is more than part of the problem. He is THE problem. It is time for Kentuckians to take our government and country back. We should not be told to take a backseat to the wealthy and powerful. It’s time to tackle the challenges facing our country instead of passing them off to our kids. It’s time for leaders who’ll take the right stand, Horne says in the video.
Mitch McConnell, the Republican Leader, symbolizes everything wrong with Washington. He bows to big business, practices the worst kind of politics, and doesnt take a stand when faced with tough issues. Simply put: Mitch McConnell carries George Bushs water on Iraq; I carried a rifle in Iraq he added.
Horne noted that under the Bush-McConnell regime, Washington politicians have:
* failed to fix our health care crisis;
* sent our jobs to China and Mexico;
* failed to lead on immigration reform;
* ran up a nine trillion dollar debt for our children, and
* led our country into an ill-conceived and mismanaged war in Iraq.
Horne also noted yesterday that the Bush-McConnell obstructionism has continued to hinder progress, pointing to the latest example, the Presidents veto of S-Chip fully supported by McConnell.In the coming weeks and months, Horne will lay out his proposals to benefit the people of the commonwealth.
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- 2008 KY U.S. Senate Race , Andrew Horne
- Comments(14)
A few days ago I set up an ActBlue page to raise money for Andrew Horne. Please send a few dollars. This one’s winnable, but it aint gonna be easy.
http://www.actblue.com/page/horne4senate
We are delighted, at last, to have a major opponent for the obstructionist McConnell. We wish Horne much success, as he mounts a multi-issue campaign to show the people of Ky. how little Mitch cares about the day to day concerns of the average person he is supposed to be representing.
Mitch has given us a very large target lately. He is dead wrong on many issues, not just the military. I’m glad to see that Horne actually took aim, and shot Mitch down on the Children’s Health Insurance issue in his opening salvo. We hope he keeps using Mitch for target practice, scoring bull’s-eyes on all the issues.
That makes three Kentucky Democratic candidates for the United States Senate.
Hmm…An Iraq War veteran v. a Vietnam draft dodging chickenhawk. I know who gets my vote.
Surely no one is suggesting David Williams or Michael Cassaro are serious candidates.
Mitch, this is the beginning of the end once people begin to know about Andrew Horne. I am excited. Please everyone email AndrewHorne.org to at least 5 friends today!
To paraphrase all Kentucky voters…
Who the hell is Andrew Horne?
i see the Greek myth has joined us again,didn’t you say the same about Gov. Beshear
The bloodhounds are ready to pin down Mitch the Bitch.
After all, McConnell has been so adept at helping to spill American blood for no good purpose. It’s all over him.
Andrew Horne is a combat veteran. It’s something the likes of you, Herodotus, and Sen. McConnell would know nothing about, though, so I can understand your confusion.
Andrew who?
Andrew the Nightmare. For McConnellites.
Red Chinese Mitch doesn’t know what he’s up against. He and his wife are responsible for this rash of dangerous chinese crap flooding our country and it’s time the country found out about it.
To herodotus,
Andrew Horne is a Kentuckian that actually served in the military. Herodotus, I realize this is personal question, but I just can’t help myself. When was the last time you and Mitch, you know what I mean!!!
Its way past time to get rid of Mitch. Looking forward to vote for Mr. Horne and restore our Kentucky views and values.
Herodotus, check Andrew Horne’s website: http://andrewhorne.org/ Here’s some info from it if it helps.
Andrew Horne was born to working, middle-class parents, who for 30 years owned and operated a series of small businesses in Louisville, including Horne Cleaners and Clubfit International, a golf equipment and supply store. Just before graduating from Pleasure Ridge Park High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and, soon after commencement, headed to Parris Island, S.C. for boot camp. Horne worked his way through the University of Louisville, and in 1983 became the first in his family to graduate from college. He later earned a degree from U. of L.’s Brandeis School of Law, after fulfilling his six year active duty contract with the Marines.
After tours overseas in both operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, Horne retired this year from the Marines as a lieutenant colonel.
Horne, his wife Stephanie, and their two children are members of Louisville’s Christ Church United Methodist, where he’s taught Sunday School. Horne serves as the spokesperson for the Brain Injury Association of Kentucky, leading the Wounded Warriors program which provides resources and relief to those suffering from this “signature” wound of the Iraq war. He also has been active with the Toys for Tots campaigns, the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Kentucky, Boy Scouts of America, Junior Achievement and Boys’ State of Kentucky. He is a member of the Louisville Bar and American Bar associations. He previously served as a Senior Advisor to VoteVets.org , a pro-military group that supports Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans running for office.