Press release just hit my email box:Cincinnati, OH -- State Representative Tom Brinkman today filed a notice with the Federal Election Commission that he is a candidate for Ohio's 2nd Congressional District.Welcome to the race, Mr. Brinkman. You and Phil Heimlich can now split the anti-Jean vote rather effectively...
In his seven-year career as a State Representative, Brinkman was twice voted "Most Principled" legislator by members of the media, the Governor's staff, and his own colleagues in the House.
"It will be my goal to earn the same honor in Washington D.C.," Brinkman said.
Brinkman's record also includes winning the Family First "Champion" Award for his leadership on pro-family issues, including legislation promoting adoption and other pro-life causes, his efforts to make higher education more affordable for families, and his work defending the institution of marriage.
But perhaps his most well-known achievement, even among Democrats and environmentalists, was his leadership in eliminating the highly unpopular "E-Check" program.
"I promised to eliminate E-Check, and when I got to Columbus, I delivered on that promise. I will represent Ohioans in Washington as I have for eight years in Ohio, by pushing for common sense in government."
Brinkman takes his job as a representative of the people, and his promises to his constituents very seriously. Over the span of his seven-year career as a State Representative, he has maintained an active presence within the community and has never voted for a tax increase.
Tom Brinkman, age 50, a lifelong resident of Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District, resides in Mt. Lookout with his wife and six children. He is currently serving his fourth term in the Ohio House of Representatives.
UPDATE: The more I think about this, the more I think Heimlich is likely to drop out and endorse Brinkman. Phil isn't getting any traction and his campaign has been lackluster at best.
