politico.com, Friday March 21st
Newall Promises Supporters “No Pandering, No Apologies, No Backtracking”
Former Colorado Governor Ben Newall announced his candidacy for the Presidency this morning with a fiery speech that promised his supporters and opponents that he “would stand by his principles, whatever the cost.”
Newall, speaking in front of the State House in Denver, Colorado, said “I’ve weighed this decision long and hard and we’ve agreed as a family that we go into this with everything we’ve got. This won’t be a campaign run by focus groups and consultants – there will be no pandering, no apologies, no backtracking, no tempering – I promise you this, you’ll know where I stand.”
Asked whether he intended to use the campaign to continue his crusade on gun control Newall was unequivocal “Yes, but it won’t be the only issue we’re focused on. President Walken wants to focus on reducing the role of government at any cost – my focus will be on helping improve the lives of all Americans, rich or poor, young or old, black, white or latino.”
Governor Newall has been out of front line politics for a number of years and he seems intent on using that to position himself as the ultimate Washington outsider. “I had to think long and hard about whether I even want a job in Washington D.C. We must change the mindset in Washington and reform our government to ensure it works for the people, not for lobbyists, not for career politicians or pressure groups.”
Newall Promises Supporters “No Pandering, No Apologies, No Backtracking”
Former Colorado Governor Ben Newall announced his candidacy for the Presidency this morning with a fiery speech that promised his supporters and opponents that he “would stand by his principles, whatever the cost.”
Newall, speaking in front of the State House in Denver, Colorado, said “I’ve weighed this decision long and hard and we’ve agreed as a family that we go into this with everything we’ve got. This won’t be a campaign run by focus groups and consultants – there will be no pandering, no apologies, no backtracking, no tempering – I promise you this, you’ll know where I stand.”
Asked whether he intended to use the campaign to continue his crusade on gun control Newall was unequivocal “Yes, but it won’t be the only issue we’re focused on. President Walken wants to focus on reducing the role of government at any cost – my focus will be on helping improve the lives of all Americans, rich or poor, young or old, black, white or latino.”
Governor Newall has been out of front line politics for a number of years and he seems intent on using that to position himself as the ultimate Washington outsider. “I had to think long and hard about whether I even want a job in Washington D.C. We must change the mindset in Washington and reform our government to ensure it works for the people, not for lobbyists, not for career politicians or pressure groups.”
