Showing posts with label eisnaugle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eisnaugle. Show all posts

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Clean Sweep for Next Generation Florida candidates!

Maybe we're psychic...or maybe we just know how to pick great candidates. Either way, we are just thrilled that ALL of our Next Generation Florida endorsed candidates have successfully gotten past the primaries...our candidates who had contested primaries won by 2 to 1 margins or greater!

Congratulations to Chris Dorworth, Eric Eisnaugle, Andy Gardiner, Miker Horner, Bryan Nelson, Scott Plakon, and Steve Precourt! We look forward to celebrating victory with you again on November 4th!

Monday, August 25, 2008

Dan Webster Endorses Eric Eisnaugle!

BREAKING NEWS...

State Senator (District 9) Dan Webster has just announced today that he is endorsing Eric Eisnaugle for the District 40 House seat currently held by Andy Gardiner. Andy Gardiner, who is term-limited out of the District 40 seat and is running for State Senate, has endorsed Eric's candidacy as well.

These endorsements are in addition to earlier statements of support that Eric received from State Representatives David Simmons, Chris Dorworth, Bryan Nelson, Steve Precourt, and Frank Attkisson. Eric's widespread support among respected House leaders further illustrates that he is the true conservative candidate in this race and a worthwhile successor to follow Andy Gardiner's fine example in representing the people of District 40.

We here at Next Generation Florida have admired Dan Webster and Andy Gardiner for their dedication to conservative principles while avoiding the acrimonious bitterness that can infect partisian politics, and we've always thought that Eric Eisnaugle was definitely "from the same mold." Congratulations Eric on these latest endorsements. We are proud of the dedicated and ethical campaign that you and your wife Carrie have run, and we look forward to seeing you represent Central Florida in Tallahassee next year.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Andy Gardiner Endorses Eric Eisnaugle!

We are THRILLED to announce that today, State Representative Andy Gardiner has publicly announced that he is endorsing Eric Eisnaugle for State House District 40, the seat Gardiner currently represents.

"After careful consideration, I have decided to publicly endorse Eric Eisnaugle for State House District 40. He has proven to me that he has the right values, the right work ethic, the right experience and is running for all the right reasons. District 40 would be well served by Eric," said Gardiner.

"I am honored to have earned Andy Gardiner's support and endorsement. He has been an effective legislator for both District 40 and for the Central Florida region. He leaves some big shoes to fill, but I am confident I am up to the task," stated Eisnaugle.

Congratulations Eric on this well-earned endorsement! We've always known you were the right guy to follow in Andy's footsteps!

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Thanks for all the support!

All of our Next Generation Florida candidates have been receiving so much great support from the community. Thanks to everyone who has volunteered their time...successful campaigns require grassroots organization, and your help is just priceless. Thought it would be fun to share some photos from recent precinct walks.

The first picture is a great group who came out on a very rainy Saturday on August 16th to walk for Eric Eisnaugle. A lot of the volunteers came from the area Young Republican and College Republican groups. Despite the weather, we all had a lot of fun and were thrilled to see firsthand just how much support Eric has in the local community. Many of the voters whose doors we knocked on had already met Eric or Carrie!

The second picture is from a "Megawalk" that the Scott Plakon campaign organized earlier this month. Scott reports that he had over 60 volunteers who helped him knock on over 2,000 doors! Way to go, Team Plakon!















Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Endorsements keep piling up for Eisnaugle!

In the "Well, That Sounds Familiar" department, Eric Eisnaugle, candidate for Florida State Representative District 40, just received some more great endorsements.

Both the Florida and Orange County Professional Fire Fighters announced this week that they were joining the long list of prominent organizations to endorse Eric's candidacy.

In a letter to Eric formalizing the endorsement, Florida Professional Firefighters President Bob Carver wrote, "We believe that you will honorably serve the citizens of Florida, and the interests of the men and women employed in the Fire and Emergency Medical Services, who have made the protection of life and property their life's work."

Eric is the best candidate to tackle the public safety issues facing Central Florida today. He has the right quali­fications and is the type of advocate Orlando needs,” said Lieutenant Bob Saunders.

"These brave men and women risk their lives for us every day, and I am honored to have their sup­port”, said Eric. "I look forward to working with our fire fighters and emergency medical ser­vices personnel to make sure they have all that they need as they continue to keep our homes and fami­lies safe.”

Next Generation Florida is proud to endorse Eric Eisnaugle and congratulates him on this latest endorsement. We believe it is a testament to his strong leadership and ethics that so many diverse organizations and other leaders are supporting him.

If you are in District 40, please remember to support Eric in the primary election on August 26th. In the meantime, the campaign is walking the precinct every Saturday and many weekday evenings as well. Please contact Eric at Eric@ElectEric.org or 407-694-3554 if you have any time. Thanks!

Monday, June 23, 2008

Busted!

Mama always said, if you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything...

...so we won't say anything about Joe Mantilla here, and just link to this from the Orlando Sentinel.

Friends, the moral of the story here is that the Florida Statutes require candidate endorsements to be in writing for a reason.

Next Generation Florida would like to congratulate Eric Eisnaugle on the principled and ethical campaign he has run. Of course, when you rack up as many endorsements as Eric has, you never have to make them up!

Thursday, June 12, 2008

BusinessForce Endorses ALL SEVEN Next Generation Florida Candidates

BusinessForce announced its slate of endorsed candidates on Monday, and Next Generation Florida is very proud to announce that all seven of our endorsed candidates also received the BusinessForce endorsement!

BusinessForce is the region’s largest political action committee, representing over 10,000 businesses and tens of thousands of employees who are interested in the election of pro-business candidates who are interested in promoting fair and responsible legislation, and who support the free enterprise system and sound, responsible business practices in government. The BusinessForce endorsements are taken very seriously by the Central Florida business community, and it's a testament to the quality of our candidates that they all received this honor.

Congratulations to Andy Gardiner, Chris Dorworth, Eric Eisnaugle, Mike Horner, Bryan Nelson, Scott Plakon, and Steve Precourt on these endorsements!

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Edgewood Loves Eric Eisnaugle

We are thrilled to announce that Eric Eisnaugle has been endorsed by the City of Edgewood Mayor, Michael Teague, and every member of the Edgewood City Council, Judy Beardslee, Jim Bozeman, Dr. Malcolm Henley, Dr. Neil Powell, and David Willis in his campaign for State Representative for District 40.

“I have been impressed with Eric Eisnaugle. He understands the issues facing Edgewood and the rest of District 40, and is the kind of guy who will get things done. The City of Edgewood and the Orlando community need a leader like Eric in Tallahassee,” said Mayor Teague.

Judy Beardslee, Edgewood City Council President, stated “Eric Eisnaugle is the right person to protect our community’s conservative values. Eric is honest, principled, and running for the right reasons. We can all trust Eric to be a passionate advocate for us and Central Florida.”

“Eric has the right values, the right work ethic, and the qualifications to represent the Citizens of Edgewood and the rest of District 40. That’s why I am voting for Eric and asking my friends and neighbors to do the same,” said Councilman Bozeman.

“I am honored to have the support of Mayor Teague and the City of Edgewood Council Members, and look forward to working with them to make our community an even better place to live, work, and raise a family,” said Eric.

Next Generation Florida congratulates Eric on this latest endorsement. We are proud to endorse a candidate who has such widespread and enthusiastic support of his community.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Yet ANOTHER great endorsement for Eric Eisnaugle!

We are proud to announce yet another great endorsement for Eric Eisnaugle, further cementing his status as the front-runner in the House District 40 race.

The National Federation of Independent Business, Florida’s leading small-business advocacy association, issued a press release on April 30th announcing its endorsement of Eric Eis­naugle.

NFIB is the nation’s leading small-business advocacy association, with offices in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals. Founded in 1943, NFIB’s mission is to promote and pro­tect the right of their members to own, operate and grow their businesses, and the organization directs a powerful network of grassroots activists.

“As a business attorney, Eisnaugle spends his days defending business in Florida and under­stands the trials and tribulations of operating a small business here,” NFIB/Florida Executive Director Bill Herrle said. “Eisnaugle believes in lower taxes, less government and fiscal re­straint, many of the same principles that guide NFIB and our members, so he’d be a strong ally for us in the Legislature.”

Eric’s message of meaningful tax relief and reform and reducing property insur­ance rates clearly struck a chord with NFIB’s mission of supporting small businesses, just as it did with the Florida Chamber of Commerce, which endorsed Eric in March, and other important advocacy groups in Florida.

“I am honored to have earned the endorsement of NFIB because small businesses are the back­bone of our economy and an important source of jobs in Florida,” Eric said. “Creating a business-friendly climate in order to attract higher paying jobs is a top priority of my cam­paign.”

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

More Successes for Eisnaugle

Eric Eisnaugle, who is endorsed by Next Generation Florida for the District 40 State Representative seat to replace term-limited State Representative Andy Gardiner, made two exciting announcements today.

First of all, Eric has earned his position on the ballot in the race by petition. Eric and his wife Carrie have been collecting petitions while walking door-to-door to meet voters, and over 40 volunteers helped them gather petitions at precincts during the Presidential Preference Primary on January 29th.

“I decided to qualify by petition for two reasons, to meet and to earn the support of the voters and to conserve the hard earned dollars of my supporters. We could have paid the filing fee instead, but I think it’s important to run a fiscally conservative campaign. As a legislator, I will be just as careful with the taxpayers’ dollars. Just because we have the money doesn’t mean we have to spend it,” said Eric.

“Qualifying by petition is hard work, but the effort was well worth it. We certainly could not have com­pleted the petition gathering process this early without the help of so many committed volunteers. Car­rie and I are both looking forward to working with this group of supporters throughout the rest of the campaign,” added Eric.

Second, Eric continues to hold a signifi­cant fundraising advantage, recently announcing that he has raised over $103,000 in the race so far. Eric said, “I am both encouraged and humbled by the amount of support that my campaign has received so far. I know that a great deal of responsibility goes with the faith and trust that so many have put in me, and I am excited about the opportunity to serve our community in the Florida House.”

We here at Next Generation Florida congratulate Eric Eisnaugle on these latest achievements. Eric has done a great job running a grassroots campaign, as shown by the strong support he has in our community. We are proud of the principled and ethical campaign that he has conducted, and look forward to seeing him elected in November. Eric is definitely a worthy successor to Andy Gardiner’s seat. We encourage all of you to support his candidacy in any way you can – whether that’s through a campaign donation, putting up a yard sign, helping Eric walk his district, or just telling your family, friends, and colleagues to vote for Eric.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Eisnaugle fundraiser TODAY

Hi everyone! Just wanted to remind you about the fundraiser for Eric Eisnaugle today at GrayRobinson. All the details are posted below here.
The last few weeks have been really great for Eric's campaign, as he's racked up some fantastic endorsements (Florida Chamber of Commerce, our local legislative delegation, etc. etc. etc.). Please join us today to congratulate Eric on the success of his campaign, and help him reach his fundraising goals.
The current reporting period ends on March 31st, and if you are able to provide some financial support, your donation will have a much greater impact this month than next month. Contributions in any amount are greatly appreciated (up to the $500 maximum per person or business entity).
Thank you everyone for your continued support of Eric Eisnaugle!

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Central Florida Representatives Endorse Eisnaugle

Today, five members of the Central Florida Republican Delegation to the Florida House, Representatives Frank Attkisson, Chris Dorworth, Bryan Nel­son, Steve Precourt, and David Simmons, announced their endorsement of Eric Eisnaugle for State Representative, District 40.

 

Representative Steve Precourt stated, “I know both Andy Gardiner and Eric Eisnaugle well.  Eric shares Andy Gardiner’s conservative values and will continue to fight for the things that Andy has championed over the last eight years.  I am sure that the entire Central Florida Republican delegation looks forward to Eric joining us in our efforts to improve the quality of life in our great State.”

 

Representative Nelson said, “I have known Eric and his wife Carrie for the last several years and have been impressed with their core values.  Eric is an exceptional leader who understands the need to address the increase in juvenile and gang-related crime and has the qualifications to get the job done.”

 

Representative Frank Attkisson stated, “I know that Eric Eisnaugle is a true, principled conser­vative.  We need Eric’s leadership in the Florida House.”

 

 “Eric is a pro-business conservative and one of the hardest working people I know.  I intend to help him get elected because he’s the right guy for the job.  He will serve the voters of District 40 well,” added Representative Dorworth.  Representative Simmons noted, “Eric Eisnaugle is an excellent candidate and will represent us well in the Florida House.”

 

“I am honored to have the support of these Central Florida Representatives, and look forward to working with them to tackle challenges like reducing crime, reforming our property tax and in­surance systems, improving education, and stimulating Florida’s economy” said Eric Eisnaugle.

 

Next Generation Florida congratulates Eric on these significant endorsements.  Part of the reason we are so enthusiastically supporting Eric’s campaign is because we know he will work well with the other members of the Central Florida Republican Delegation and be a great representative for our area.  These endorsements are proof of that. 

 

Political advertisement paid for and approved by Eric Eisnaugle, Republican, for State Representative District 40.

 

Friday, March 21, 2008

Fundraiser for Eric Eisnaugle

Eric Eisnaugle, who is proudly endorsed by Next Generation Florida (and now the Florida Chamber of Commerce, see below), is having a fundraiser at the GrayRobinson law firm in downtown Orlando:

March 27, 2008
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

GrayRobinson
301 E. Pine St., Suite 1400
Orlando, FL 32801

An RSVP to Eric@ElectEric.org is appreciated but not required.

If you haven’t yet had the privilege of meeting Eric, we encourage you to come by this event and get to know a candidate who we are confident has a long and successful political career ahead of him. The reason Eric has the enthusiastic support of so many community leaders and organizations is because he embodies the common sense, pro-family, fiscally responsible ideals of good Republican government.

Finally, we are approaching the end of this fundraising period (First Quarter 2008 ends on March 31, 2008). Your contribution will have a much greater impact now than it would next month. We would really appreciate your support of Eric’s campaign during these next few crucial weeks. If you have any questions about the campaign finance rules, or would like to support Eric but can’t attend this event, please contact us at NextGenerationFL@gmail.com and we will get you the information you need.

Political advertisement paid for and approved by Eric Eisnaugle, Republican, for State Representative District 40. The purchase of a ticket for, or a contribution to, the campaign fund raiser is a contribution to the campaign of Eric Eisnaugle. The maximum contribution is $500.00 per individual or company. Contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Florida Chamber of Commerce endorses Eric Eisnaugle

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has officially announced its endorsement of Eric Eisnaugle for Florida House District 40. 

 

In an e-mail to Chamber members today, President and CEO Mark Wilson wrote that Eric “fully understands the challenges currently faced by Florida’s business community and will fight to defend Florida’s economic best interests….I am confident that Eric will be a strong voice for Florida businesses when he reaches Tallahassee. I urge you to personally support Eric Eisnaugle and to do whatever you can to assist him with his campaign.”

 

Next Generation Florida is proud to endorse Eric’s candidacy and enthusiastically congratulates him on this latest endorsement.  The Florida Chamber’s endorsement provides important credibility for a candidate and is taken very seriously by many Florida companies and pro-business groups as they decide which candidate to support.  

 

Please join us in congratulating Eric on this wonderful endorsement! 

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

TODAY!

Don't forget! Fundraiser for Eric Eisnaugle TODAY at UrbanThink! Bookstore. Next Generation Florida is sponsoring the event and we'll have drinks and appetizers provided by Infusion Tea.
It's going to be a lot of fun and we hope to see you there! Details posted below here.
Eric Eisnaugle is proudly endorsed by Next Generation Florida, a committee of continuous existence, which is sponsoring this event. The maximum contribution permitted is $500.00 per individual or business entity to each candidate. Contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Political advertisement paid for and approved by Eric Eisnaugle, Republican, for State Representative, District 40. The purchase of a ticket for, or a contribution to, the campaign fund raiser is a contribution to the campaign of Eric Eisnaugle.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Press Release about Official Formation

For Immediate Release
February 12, 2008

NEXT GENERATION FLORIDA ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL FORMATION

ORLANDO, Fla. – A group of Central Florida young professionals has formed a new committee called Next Generation Florida to provide financial and networking support to up-and-coming local Republican candidates for State Senate and House races. After a successful multi-candidate fundraiser last November, Next Generation Florida officially organized as a committee of continuous existence, a type of political committee authorized under the Florida Statutes to issue endorsements and provide financial support to specific candidates.

The Florida Division of Elections approved Next Generation Florida’s application as a committee of continuous existence in January, and the following Board members were elected:

President, Sarah E. Rumpf, attorney, Stovash, Case & Tingley, P.A.
Executive Vice President, Christopher Carmody, attorney, GrayRobinson, P.A.
Financial Vice President, Wade C. Vose, attorney, Vose Law Firm, LLC
Political Relations Vice President, Christina Dixon, civil engineer, Dyer, Riddle, Mills and Precourt, Inc.
Membership Vice President, Michael Patterson, software engineer, Riptide Software

Next Generation Florida has been accepting applications from Central Florida registered Republican voters to be Charter Members, and from local companies to be Charter Corporate Members. The Board has chosen the initial list of endorsements (additional candidates may be endorsed by the membership at a later date), and is proud to announce its support for the following Republican candidates:

Andy Gardiner, running for State Senate, District 9
Chris Dorworth, current State Representative, District 34
Scott Plakon, running for State Representative, District 37
Bryan Nelson, current State Representative, District 38
Eric Eisnaugle, running for State Representative, District 40
Steve Precourt, current State Representative, District 41
Mike Horner, running for State Representative, District 79

Next Generation Florida’s first official event will be a fundraiser for Eric Eisnaugle on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at the UrbanThink! Bookstore in Thornton Park, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Anyone interested in information about becoming a Charter Member, or candidates seeking information about the Next Generation Florida endorsement process, should send their contact information to NextGenerationFL@gmail.com.

CONTACT:
Sarah E. Rumpf, President and Founder
Next Generation Florida
NextGenerationFL@gmail.com

Monday, February 11, 2008

Fundraiser for Eric Eisnaugle

Please join us for a Happy Hour Fundraiser for

Eric Eisnaugle
Republican, for State Representative, District 40

Tuesday, February 19, 2008
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
UrbanThink! Bookstore
625 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32801


Contributions in any amount are welcome. The maximum contribution permitted is $500.00 per individual or business entity.

Eric Eisnaugle is proudly endorsed by Next Generation Florida, a committee of continuous existence, which has sponsored this event.

Contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Political advertisement paid for and approved by Eric Eisnaugle, Republican, for State Representative, District 40. The purchase of a ticket for, or a contribution to, the campaign fund raiser is a contribution to the campaign of Eric Eisnaugle.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Next Generation Florida Kickoff Event A Huge Success

NEXT GENERATION FLORIDA KICKOFF EVENT A HUGE SUCCESS

ORLANDO, Fla. – A group of Central Florida young professionals has recently formed a new group called Next Generation Florida to provide financial and networking support to up-and-coming local Republican candidates for State Senate and House races. Next Generation Florida's kickoff event was a fundraiser and happy hour this past Tuesday, November 27th at the UrbanThink! Bookstore in Thornton Park, featuring the following Republican candidates:

Andy Gardiner, running for State Senate, District 9
Chris Dorworth, current State Representative, District 34
Scott Plakon, running for State Representative, District 37
Bryan Nelson, current State Representative, District 38
Eric Eisnaugle, running for State Representative, District 40
Steve Precourt, current State Representative, District 41
Mike Horner, running for State Representative, District 79

The event was a huge success, with a capacity crowd of almost 200 attendees who included local professionals, elected officials, and representatives from area Young Republican and College Republican chapters. The candidates met many new enthusiastic supporters and raised thousands of dollars for their campaigns. Next Generation Florida and the event were also mentioned in the Orlando Sentinel's Political Pulse blog and the Sayfie Review earlier this week.
Founders Sarah Rumpf, Wade Vose, and Chris Carmody are in the process of formally organizing the group as a "Committee of Continuous Existence," a type of political action committee authorized under the Florida Statutes to issue endorsements and provide financial support to specific candidates. Next Generation Florida will plan events and raise funds for its endorsed candidates throughout the 2008 elections and will continue to support local Republican candidates in future election cycles. The names of the group's Charter Members and officially endorsed candidates will be publicly announced in early 2008.
CONTACT:
Sarah E. Rumpf, President and Founder
Next Generation Florida