Jim Ogonowski (pictured with his wife, Kathy) is currently running to fill the Congressional Seat vacated by Marty Meehan. His blog will contain news and updates - and occasionally light-hearted content - from the campaign trail.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Duncan Hunter on WAAF This Morning!
Duncan Hunter, a Congressman from California and leader on border security and immigration reform, appeared on WAAF's Hillman Show to talk about why the country needs Jim Ogonowski - click play below to listen!
New Radio Ad: "Illegal Immigrants"
I am pleased to announce today the airing of a new radio ad, "Illegal Immigrants."
Before this weekend, we all knew that Niki Tsongas supported amnesty for illegals and in-state tuition for illegals, but I can't tell you how surprised I was to learn from the Boston Herald on Sunday morning that she also supports giving driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.
Everyday it becomes harder and harder to believe just how radical Niki Tsongas's plan for illegals really is. The question the people should be asking is: What won't Niki Tsongas offer as a reward for those who have shown nothing but contempt for our laws?
The ad will begin airing Today in Massachusetts, throughout the 5th District. You can listen to the ad by clicking below:
FACTS:
NIKI SUPPORTS GIVING DRIVERS LICENSES FOR ILLEGALS: “Immigration: supports driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants and a ‘path to citizenship’ for illegal immigrants.” (“5th District Candidates All Fired Up”, The Boston Herald, 10/14/07)
NIKI SUPPORTS GIVING IN-STATE TUITION TO ILLEGALS: “Ogonowski said he opposes in-state tuition rates for children of illegal immigrants - something the Legislature failed to pass last year. Tsongas, a dean at Middlesex Community College, said making school affordable would help those children become productive taxpayers.” (“Bush’s health care veto, Iraq war dominate 5th District debate.”, Eagle-Tribune, 10/6/07)
Video on YouTube of Niki On NECN - Says We Are “Punishing American Citizens.”
NIKI SUPPORTS THE BUSH AMNESTY PLAN: “Tsongas favors a plan similar to one endorsed by Bush, which would include allowing undocumented immigrants in the country to earn citizenship” (“Fifth District candidates stuff mailboxes as election looms”, The Boston Globe, 10/11/07)
NIKI WON’T HOWEVER, SUPPORT CALLING IT LIKE IT IS! REFUSES TO REFER TO LAWBREAKERS AS “ILLEGAL” PREFERS “UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS” AND “FAMILY”: “Speaking about immigration this week with WBZ radio host Dan Rea, Democratic congressional hopeful Niki Tsongas reinforced her illegal-coddling platform. During the segment, Tsongas defended using the term ‘undocumented workers’ to describe illegal immigrants. Pressed by Rea as to what she considers an illegal who doesn’t work, she responded: ‘family.’ And as everyone knows, family comes first.” (“Pols & Politics”, The Boston Herald, 10/14/07)
Video on YouTube: Undocumented Non-Workers Are “Family”
Before this weekend, we all knew that Niki Tsongas supported amnesty for illegals and in-state tuition for illegals, but I can't tell you how surprised I was to learn from the Boston Herald on Sunday morning that she also supports giving driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.
Everyday it becomes harder and harder to believe just how radical Niki Tsongas's plan for illegals really is. The question the people should be asking is: What won't Niki Tsongas offer as a reward for those who have shown nothing but contempt for our laws?
The ad will begin airing Today in Massachusetts, throughout the 5th District. You can listen to the ad by clicking below:
FACTS:
NIKI SUPPORTS GIVING DRIVERS LICENSES FOR ILLEGALS: “Immigration: supports driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants and a ‘path to citizenship’ for illegal immigrants.” (“5th District Candidates All Fired Up”, The Boston Herald, 10/14/07)
NIKI SUPPORTS GIVING IN-STATE TUITION TO ILLEGALS: “Ogonowski said he opposes in-state tuition rates for children of illegal immigrants - something the Legislature failed to pass last year. Tsongas, a dean at Middlesex Community College, said making school affordable would help those children become productive taxpayers.” (“Bush’s health care veto, Iraq war dominate 5th District debate.”, Eagle-Tribune, 10/6/07)
Video on YouTube of Niki On NECN - Says We Are “Punishing American Citizens.”
NIKI SUPPORTS THE BUSH AMNESTY PLAN: “Tsongas favors a plan similar to one endorsed by Bush, which would include allowing undocumented immigrants in the country to earn citizenship” (“Fifth District candidates stuff mailboxes as election looms”, The Boston Globe, 10/11/07)
NIKI WON’T HOWEVER, SUPPORT CALLING IT LIKE IT IS! REFUSES TO REFER TO LAWBREAKERS AS “ILLEGAL” PREFERS “UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS” AND “FAMILY”: “Speaking about immigration this week with WBZ radio host Dan Rea, Democratic congressional hopeful Niki Tsongas reinforced her illegal-coddling platform. During the segment, Tsongas defended using the term ‘undocumented workers’ to describe illegal immigrants. Pressed by Rea as to what she considers an illegal who doesn’t work, she responded: ‘family.’ And as everyone knows, family comes first.” (“Pols & Politics”, The Boston Herald, 10/14/07)
Video on YouTube: Undocumented Non-Workers Are “Family”
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Monday, October 8, 2007
New TV Ad
Today, Jim unveiled a new television ad. The ad features Peg Ogonowski, the widow of Jim’s brother John Ogonowski – the pilot of one of the planes hijacked on September 11th.
Peg thought it was important that the people of the district knew what kind of man Jim Ogonowski is. In our darkest hours, you can learn a lot about the measure of a man.
If we are going to change Washington we have to change the type of person we send to Washington to represent us. The bottom line is that there are moments in life that speak to the core of who someone is. We have seen the character of Jim Ogonowski. For most of us, September 11th was a tragedy terrifyingly played out for us on national television. For Jim Ogonowski and his family, September 11th was a personal tragedy – one that robbed a wife of her husband and children of their father. In the wake of that tragedy, Jim stepped up to the plate. It’s just the type of man he is, and the type of person we need representing us in Washington.
At the end of the day it isn’t about politics or sound bytes or empty campaign rhetoric – it’s about what type of representative they’ll be. We need fewer professional politicians and more men and women willing to fix a broken system in Washington.
The ad will begin airing Tuesday in Massachusetts, throughout the 5th District.
Peg thought it was important that the people of the district knew what kind of man Jim Ogonowski is. In our darkest hours, you can learn a lot about the measure of a man.
If we are going to change Washington we have to change the type of person we send to Washington to represent us. The bottom line is that there are moments in life that speak to the core of who someone is. We have seen the character of Jim Ogonowski. For most of us, September 11th was a tragedy terrifyingly played out for us on national television. For Jim Ogonowski and his family, September 11th was a personal tragedy – one that robbed a wife of her husband and children of their father. In the wake of that tragedy, Jim stepped up to the plate. It’s just the type of man he is, and the type of person we need representing us in Washington.
At the end of the day it isn’t about politics or sound bytes or empty campaign rhetoric – it’s about what type of representative they’ll be. We need fewer professional politicians and more men and women willing to fix a broken system in Washington.
The ad will begin airing Tuesday in Massachusetts, throughout the 5th District.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Busy Week!
It's been a busy and exciting week over at the Jim Ogonowski for Congress campaign. Jim showed that there were clear differences between himself and Niki at the first debate in Andover sponsored by the League of Women Voters. On Saturday, we had a great time at the Holy Apostle Church Greek Festival in Haverhill - look for us in your town soon, and please sing up to volunteer!
Below: Standout outside the Debate
Greek Festival:
"Biggest Fan" - Tom from Haverhill
Below: Standout outside the Debate
Greek Festival:
"Biggest Fan" - Tom from Haverhill
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007
Jim at UMass-Lowell Today
Jim visited UMass-Lowell today to learn more about the research and development taking place in renewable energy right here in the 5 th District. He was accompanied by Prof. Craig Armiento, Ph.D. the head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Prof. Ziyad Salameh, who focuses on renewable energy research. On the tour, he saw a Lithium Energy battery that according to Prof. Salameh "could be the solution to the commuter car." A battery like the one showed to Jim would be two or three times more efficient than a gasoline engine.
As a lifelong farmer and small-businessman, Jim believes that we must invest in clean, renewable energy. We can no longer be held hostage to foreign regimes who control vast amounts of the oil reserves. We need to rapidly expand our research and development of renewable CLEAN energy sources. Additionally, we need to offer incentives such as tax credits for businesses and homeowners who use renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.
Below are pictures from this morning:
From Left, Prof. Armiento, Prof Salameh, Jim
The solution to the commuter car?
Looking out over Lowell, wind power in the background.
Solar panels can help to end our dependence on Foreign Oil.
As a lifelong farmer and small-businessman, Jim believes that we must invest in clean, renewable energy. We can no longer be held hostage to foreign regimes who control vast amounts of the oil reserves. We need to rapidly expand our research and development of renewable CLEAN energy sources. Additionally, we need to offer incentives such as tax credits for businesses and homeowners who use renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.
Below are pictures from this morning:
From Left, Prof. Armiento, Prof Salameh, Jim
The solution to the commuter car?
Looking out over Lowell, wind power in the background.
Solar panels can help to end our dependence on Foreign Oil.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
2nd TV Ad - "Broken Congress"
Jim Ogonowski, candidate for congress in the 5th District of Massachusetts, announced today the airing of his second television ad, "Broken Congress."
Government has stopped working for the people. Congress is broken. Washington is a mess – too controlled by special interests and partisan politicians. Between corruption and backroom deals, Congress continues to prove that they can only be trusted to do what is best for them and not the American people. We deserve more. We deserve better. Jim Ogonowski favors ending wasteful spending, opposes granting amnesty for illegal immigrants, and would like to see the 5th District become a leader in clean, renewable energy.
You can watch the Ad below.
Government has stopped working for the people. Congress is broken. Washington is a mess – too controlled by special interests and partisan politicians. Between corruption and backroom deals, Congress continues to prove that they can only be trusted to do what is best for them and not the American people. We deserve more. We deserve better. Jim Ogonowski favors ending wasteful spending, opposes granting amnesty for illegal immigrants, and would like to see the 5th District become a leader in clean, renewable energy.
You can watch the Ad below.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Monday, September 3, 2007
Election Night Party
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007
8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Dracut American Legion
574 Broadway Road
Dracut, MA
Light Refreshments to be served
Contact: 978-269-5080 or info@jimogonowski.com
Election Eve Get Out the Vote!
It is getting late, but Jim and Kathy are still here, dialing for every last vote!
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Getting Out the Vote
A crowd of people showed up on Sunday afternoon for a Get Out the Vote Rally at our Chelmsford HQ - here are some clips of the event.
Endorsements by the Boston Globe and Boston Herald Today
From the Boston Globe:
Among the two Republicans running, this page endorses Jim Ogonowski, a Dracut hay farmer and retired Air Force lieutenant colonel. Ogonowski, a political newcomer, approaches the subject of combating terrorism not just as a person with 28 years of military experience but also as brother of the pilot of the American Airlines airplane that struck the World Trade Center on Sept. 11.
Ogonowski favors tougher security standards for the country's most vulnerable chemical facilities and ports, and wants more government funding for improved security at railway stations. Though a Republican, he criticizes the Bush administration's decision-making that led to the invasion of Iraq and the lack of planning in its aftermath. Ogonowski would allow gays and lesbians to serve in the military without "don't ask, don't tell" rules. He said he opposes gay marriage but favors civil unions.
Ogonowski is a strong advocate of renewable energy and wants a farm bill that provides greater support for family farms and rural towns. He brings a refreshing willingness to view issues on their merits and not through an ideological prism.
From the Boston Herald:
There is a nominal Republican contest in the Fifth and in it another candidate with a familiar name. But like Niki Tsongas, Jim Ogonowski has far more to offer than simply his relationship to a widely admired relative, in his case his late brother, John, who was at the controls of American Airlines Flight 11 when it was hijacked on September 11th, 2001. Indeed, the commonwealth's anemic Republican Part would be fortunate if it could attract more candidates for office like Ogonowski, a farmer from Dracut who spend a career in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard and has built his life around the twin virtues of hard work and dedication to duty. As a candidate, he speaks with authority on matters of national security, particularly aviation security. But he is equally comfortable talking jobs and health care in the coffee shops of Lowell or Lawrence, and unafraid to critique the Bush administration for mistakes in Iraq. The Herald is pleased to endorse Jim Ogonowski for the Republican nomination in the Fifth Congressional District.
Among the two Republicans running, this page endorses Jim Ogonowski, a Dracut hay farmer and retired Air Force lieutenant colonel. Ogonowski, a political newcomer, approaches the subject of combating terrorism not just as a person with 28 years of military experience but also as brother of the pilot of the American Airlines airplane that struck the World Trade Center on Sept. 11.
Ogonowski favors tougher security standards for the country's most vulnerable chemical facilities and ports, and wants more government funding for improved security at railway stations. Though a Republican, he criticizes the Bush administration's decision-making that led to the invasion of Iraq and the lack of planning in its aftermath. Ogonowski would allow gays and lesbians to serve in the military without "don't ask, don't tell" rules. He said he opposes gay marriage but favors civil unions.
Ogonowski is a strong advocate of renewable energy and wants a farm bill that provides greater support for family farms and rural towns. He brings a refreshing willingness to view issues on their merits and not through an ideological prism.
From the Boston Herald:
There is a nominal Republican contest in the Fifth and in it another candidate with a familiar name. But like Niki Tsongas, Jim Ogonowski has far more to offer than simply his relationship to a widely admired relative, in his case his late brother, John, who was at the controls of American Airlines Flight 11 when it was hijacked on September 11th, 2001. Indeed, the commonwealth's anemic Republican Part would be fortunate if it could attract more candidates for office like Ogonowski, a farmer from Dracut who spend a career in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard and has built his life around the twin virtues of hard work and dedication to duty. As a candidate, he speaks with authority on matters of national security, particularly aviation security. But he is equally comfortable talking jobs and health care in the coffee shops of Lowell or Lawrence, and unafraid to critique the Bush administration for mistakes in Iraq. The Herald is pleased to endorse Jim Ogonowski for the Republican nomination in the Fifth Congressional District.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Turning heads around the "Globe"
There was a very interesting article in the Boston Globe on page one of the city/region section explaining why Jim will be our next congressman if he wins on September 4th. You can read the whole article by clicking here.
One part of the article reads:
Ogonowski, a 49-year-old farmer from Dracut, has also been leaning on his 28-year career as an Air Force lieutenant colonel in an effort to demonstrate that he will help protect Americans in the "global war on terrorism" and won't allow Congress to "cut and run."
In his first campaign for elected office, Ogonowski also makes frequent references to Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy, as he seeks to cast himself as an outsider who will refrain from partisan politics.
"Today with our country so divided, Jim Ogonowski is needed again to put politics aside and fix a broken Washington," a deep-voiced narrator says in his television ad. As the hymn "I Vow to Thee, My Country" plays softly in the background, a family portrait showing Ogonowski in a military uniform flashes across the screen.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Lowell Sun Endorsement
I am humbled to receive the endorsement of the Lowell Sun. Yet, as I look down towards Washington and see all the problems that need fixing, I promise to never lose sight of the endorsement I really need - that of the people. My family has been in this district for over 100 years. I raised my children here. I want my children to raise their children here. While this endorsement is great and will help me fix a broken Washington, I will always remain the regular guy you sit next to at the UML Hockey games in the winter. Thanks again for all your support, and lets fight on to end business as usual down in Washington!
Billerica Town Hall Last Night
One of my favorite things about campaigning with Jim (aside from the fact that Jim will look people in the eye and will tell them what he thinks) is the side benefit that there is often food. Specifically, I'm talking about food that's urging people to get active and vote! (Special thanks goes to Courtney Logue of Billerica)
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Thursday, August 16, 2007
Last Night's Debate
Last night, Jim won the debate by once again showing why he is the best candidate to represent the people of the 5th Congressional District. He spoke passionately and directly to the issues impacting voters during this special election season, and discussed what we must do to advance a strong energy policy, reform big government, reign in wasteful spending, and strengthen our borders and national security. We are looking forward to more opportunities where Jim can take his message of change directly to the people throughout the primary season and into the general election.
Watch the debate by clicking here.
Watch the debate by clicking here.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
It's Time to Get our Financial House in Order
This is just flat wrong - yet another example of wasteful government spending.
Members of Congress should be ashamed of themselves. They have betrayed the public trust with their excessive government spending. The American people are frustrated with Congress because this is not what we elected them to do. It's time that we fight to end wasteful government spending and pork-barrel legislation.
The American Taxpayer should be very afraid. It's amazing to me that while Congress is consumed by partisan bickering they can always agree on one thing: wasteful pork-barrel legislation. I pledge to the voters of the Merrimack Valley that I will fight to end this practice.
I support (1) legislation that would force congress to disclose the sponsors of specific earmarks; (2) Encouraging lawmakers to be fiscally responsible by not voting to increase taxes to pay for pet projects; and (3) Reforming the Ethics committee to make sure Congressmen aren't simply "ATM Machines" for special interests by strengthening rules for earmark disclosure and increasing the time requirement between retiring from congress and becoming a lobbyist.
Spending is only half the problem. Congress is taking too much of our hard earned tax dollars and, if they have their way, they will take more next year. Our tax code already penalizes working families. As a farmer, my biggest cost is not fertilizer or equipment, but taxes. This is plain wrong. Congress needs to stop penalizing working families and small business owners.
Congress has already shown they can't spend the tax dollars they have wisely so they don't need any more of our money. As a member of Congress, I will fight for the American Taxpayer and will never vote to raise taxes.
I am the only 5th Congressional Candidate that has signed a pledge stating that I will never vote to raise taxes.
The people of the Merrimack Valley have to balance their check-books at the end of the month, and so should congress. American families expect the government to wisely manage the dollars they send to Washington. As responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars, the federal government must respect the bottom line, just as families do when balancing their own checkbooks.
Members of Congress should be ashamed of themselves. They have betrayed the public trust with their excessive government spending. The American people are frustrated with Congress because this is not what we elected them to do. It's time that we fight to end wasteful government spending and pork-barrel legislation.
The American Taxpayer should be very afraid. It's amazing to me that while Congress is consumed by partisan bickering they can always agree on one thing: wasteful pork-barrel legislation. I pledge to the voters of the Merrimack Valley that I will fight to end this practice.
I support (1) legislation that would force congress to disclose the sponsors of specific earmarks; (2) Encouraging lawmakers to be fiscally responsible by not voting to increase taxes to pay for pet projects; and (3) Reforming the Ethics committee to make sure Congressmen aren't simply "ATM Machines" for special interests by strengthening rules for earmark disclosure and increasing the time requirement between retiring from congress and becoming a lobbyist.
Spending is only half the problem. Congress is taking too much of our hard earned tax dollars and, if they have their way, they will take more next year. Our tax code already penalizes working families. As a farmer, my biggest cost is not fertilizer or equipment, but taxes. This is plain wrong. Congress needs to stop penalizing working families and small business owners.
Congress has already shown they can't spend the tax dollars they have wisely so they don't need any more of our money. As a member of Congress, I will fight for the American Taxpayer and will never vote to raise taxes.
I am the only 5th Congressional Candidate that has signed a pledge stating that I will never vote to raise taxes.
The people of the Merrimack Valley have to balance their check-books at the end of the month, and so should congress. American families expect the government to wisely manage the dollars they send to Washington. As responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars, the federal government must respect the bottom line, just as families do when balancing their own checkbooks.
Monday, August 13, 2007
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