Women's Republican Club of New Trier Township Endorses Brady

Press Release:

The Women’s Republican Club of New Trier Township has voted to endorse State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) for governor and DuPage County State’s Attorney Joe Birkett for lieutenant governor in the March 21, 2006 Republican primary.

The Women’s Republican Club of New Trier Township takes an active role in serving the community through education, advocacy and community service. As the only Chicago area women’s Republican club that endorses candidates for primary elections, the group began its process in January by conducting interviews with candidates oissues including taxes, tort reform, education, eminent domain, ethics and public safety. All of the candidates were asked about the state’s finances and reported that future pension obligations have essentially placed the state on the road to bankruptcy.

After the candidates’ endorsement committee completed its interviews, its members voted to recommend Brady and Birkett to the full Board of Directors, which concurred with the committee’s selections. A general membership meeting took place on February 16, 2006 at the Wilmette Public Library with Brady and Birkett each winning endorsement by secret ballot in separate votes.

President Eva Sorock:"The committee found that Senator Bill Brady came to the campaign with no hint of corruption in his political portfolio, which covers two terms in the State House of Representatives and one term in the State Senate. The Senator is a principled conservative with a record of working across party lines in Springfield. As an entrepreneur, he brings experience with creating jobs and supporting small businesses, the backbone of an economic recovery. In person and during debates, Senator Brady has demonstrated a consistent grasp of Illinois issues, along with integrity and a natural charm reminiscent of the young Ronald Reagan."