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| 3/8/2010 2:15:00 PM | Email this article • Print this article | Hartzler cranks
up heat before
Aug. 3 primary
Warrensburg - Former Rep. Vicky Hartzler stepped away from the pack of five Republican men running in the 4th Congressional District race.
Instead of all six GOP candidates continuing to say they looked forward to beating the lone Democrat in the race in November, Hartzler focused her remarks on winning the August primary.
Speaking with The Star-Journal at Java Junction, 112 N. Holden St., Warrensburg, Hartzler described reasons why she believes Republicans should choose her in the primary. She aimed remarks about taxes and grass roots supporters at the best-known man in the race, Sen. Bill Stouffer of Napton.
Concerning taxes, Hartzler said she is the true fiscal conservative in the race.
"I'm more the true fiscal conservative, voting against every major tax increase in the six years I was in the legislature and looking for creative solutions to our state's problems, whereas (Stouffer) proposed one of the largest tax increases in Missouri history. It was a 1 percent sales and use tax increase," Hartzler said.
While in the General Assembly, Hartzler said, she never voted for a tax increase.
"I didn't do that. I had some bills where there were some fees, like for a new license plate and things, but as far as tax increases, no," she said. "In this country, we need some fiscal leadership. We need someone willing to say no and look for creative solutions, with the runaway spending that we have in Washington and the growing deficit. I have a record that I believe more reflects the desires of the people in this area, which are telling me, stop spending our money."
Stouffer on Friday continued to look toward the general election rather differentiating himself in the six-way primary Aug. 3.
"Vicky is a very nice lady who has every right to run for Congress. I'm glad that she is using her passion and energy to work towards a better tomorrow," Stouffer said. "But rather than engage (in) an inaccurate allegation, I'm going to stay focused on our mutual opponent, which is Ike Skelton, and his out-of-touch, liberal voting record."
In 2007, Stouffer supported raising $7.2 billion in taxes for improvements to Missouri highways, several published sources state.
Hartzler said further that she believes she has the following of Republicans at the grass-roots level.
"We've had over 550 individuals contribute to our campaign and several more hundred sign up to help with yard signs and things, and that is far more than our other opponents," she said. "We believe this should be a people's campaign. This is a joint effort, a team effort, it's not an individual effort and that's the way representation should be."
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