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2010-07-26: Zelenik Campaign Blasts Diane Black For False Advertising
Zelenik Campaign Blasts Diane Black For False Advertising Murfreesboro---Sixth District Congressional Candidate Lou Ann Zelenik has responded to her opponent, Diane Black, for running a completely false attack on Zelenik. In her latest television ad Black accuses Zelenik, as a public official, of supporting a one thousand dollar tax increase on Rutherford County families. Jay Heine, Zelenik's campaign manager, has responded by charging Black with running the false ad. “Lou Ann Zelenik has never even held an elected office, and therefore never had the opportunity to support or vote for a tax increase. Lou Ann would never support tax increases”, said Heine. "The willingness of Diane Black to simply make up a charge out of thin air says much more about senator Black's desperation and morality than perhaps anyone could have suspected." Heine continued, "For senator Black to do this is more proof that being a professional politician has taught her very bad lessons. Dishonesty and duplicity are among those lessons. Senator Black does not want to discuss the money she voted for her husband's company and she doesn't want to talk about voting to break the Copeland cap on spending so she could increase the state budget burden on Tennessee taxpayers by billions of dollars. She also doesn't want to discuss supporting an across the board sales tax increase and she is quite willing to misrepresent any portion of the truth. " Heine concluded, "Diane Black has proven though her actions what type of person she really is and now all the voters in the sixth district can see the truth. Her liberal voting record on taxing and spending, her attempt to make sanctuary counties for illegals in her senate district, her support for the anchor baby provisions in current law, and her vote for driving certificates for illegals are reasonable issues to discuss. But to avoid defending the indefensible, she has gone as low as any politician I have ever been exposed to." Zelenik is campaigning for the GOP nomination in Tennessee's sixth congressional district. It has been held by long time Democrat Congressman Bart Gordon who announced his retirement late last year. Zelenik is a Murfreesboro businesswoman, former Chair of the Rutherford County GOP, and a leader in the Middle Tennessee Tea Party movement. She announce her candidacy last fall, and Gordon announced his retirement shortly afterwards." Anyone interested in her campaign can stop by the headquarters at 416B Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro TN, 37129 or call (615) 962-7716.
Read More »2010-06-24: Zelenik Issues Statement on Proposed Islamic Center
Murfreesboro--Sixth District Congressional Candidate Lou Ann Zelenik has issued a statement about the proposed Islamic Center in Murfreesboro.
Read More »2010-06-11: Zelenik Pledges to De-Fund ObamaCare
Lou Ann Zelenik, Republican candidate for Tennessee's 6th Congressional District, has signed our pledge to de-fund ObamaCare.
Read More »2010-06-09: "Joe the Plumber" endorses Lou Ann Zelenik
"Joe the Plumber" has endorsed Lou Ann Zelenik in her campaign for Sixth District Congressman from Tennessee. Joe the Plumber became a household name during the 2008 presidential race by confronting Barack Obama over his redistributionist philosophy has continued to be active in politics across America. As a part of that, he is endorsing candidates who are strong fiscal conservatives, and defenders of traditional conservative values. Zelenik was also recently named 'Conservative of the Year" by the National Fiscal Conservative PAC.
Read More »2010-06-04: Zelenik tells Sen. Black and Sen. Tracy to Stop "Playing Politics" on Illegal Immigration
TN 6th District Congressional Candidate Lou Ann Zelenik has blasted the "political games" by state senators Diane Black and Jim Tracy in their handling of legislation aimed at requiring local law enforcement agencies to report illegals to the federal government (ICE) when they are arrested for other crimes.
Read More »2010-05-31: Lou Ann Zelenik Awarded "Conservative of the Year"
MurfreesboroTN -- Sixth District Congressional Candidate Lou Ann Zelenik was awarded the honor of "Conservative of the Year" at the banquet hosted by the National Fiscal Conservative-PAC on Saturday May 29th 2010. The banquet was held at the Sheraton Downtown in Nashville, TN. The NFC-PAC was holding the banquet to raise funds in support of conservative candidates across the country in this year's elections. Conservative Columnist, author and commentator, Ann Coulter was the featured speaker for the event, which drew approximately 400 people.
Read More »2010-05-29: 2nd Annual Healing Field:Flags of Rememberance
May 29-31, 2010 Hundreds of 3ft X 5ft flags will stand 8ft tall in perfect rows and columns on Robert Rose Dr & Med Center Pkwy in Murfreesboro TN. This living display of heroism will fly as a temporary patriotic tribute to the strength and unity of Americans, currently serving men and women, veterans and will honor our fallen servicemen & women. Please join us and walk through this awe inspiring flag display. This is the perfect opportunity for all of us to unite as a community to remember and honor our heroes. Open to the public, free of charge Proudly hosted by the Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club. Everyone is invited to participate in this community event. Bring a camera and your family. Help us honor, remember and heal. This Event will Benefit the Following Charity: Programs of Service of the Murfreesboro Noon Exchange Club & The Exchange Club Family Center All Gave Some... Some Gave All.
Read More »2010-05-25: Lou Ann Zelenik Announces Area Director for Her Campaign
Sixth District Congressional Candidate, Lou Ann Zelenik, has announced the addition of a new area director for her campaign. Mary Ann Parks, of White House Tennessee, has assumed the duties and responsibilities of Northern Area Director. She will primarily focus her efforts on Robertson and Sumner Counties.
Read More »2010-05-21: Lou Ann Zelenik to Hold Free BBQ Supper in Cookeville
Sixth District Congressional candidate Lou Ann Zelenik will hold free BBQ Supper in Cookeville at the Cookeville Community Center, Thursday May 27th from 5:30-7:30PM.
Read More »2010-05-18: Lou Ann Zelenik Congratulates Rand Paul on his Victory in Kentucky
Sixth District Congressional Candidate Lou Ann Zelenik congratulates Rand Paul on his landslide victory in Kentucky. Rand Paul wins the Kentucky primary with almost 60% of the vote in a six way primary in what is now called the Randslide.
Read More »2010-05-12: Lou Ann Zelenik to Hold Free BBQ Supper for Murfreesboro Rally
Sixth District Congressional candidate Lou Ann Zelenik will hold free BBQ Supper for Murfreesboro Rally at the Barfield Crescent Park Tuesday May 18th from 5:30-7:30PM.
Read More »2010-05-11: Zelenik Campaign Responds to Sen. Black's Attack
Sixth District Congressional Candidate Lou Ann Zelenik has issued a statement responding to Diane Black's attacks against Lou Ann Zelenik's experience. Over the weekend, at a Republican event in Springfield, State Senator Diane Black's campaign manager, Anne Pelosi, was quoted as citing Ms. Black's experience as one of her positives claiming Diane Black's experience in the Tennessee Legislature as a major reason to warrant the peoples' votes over Lou Ann's experience in business and the private sector.
Read More »2010-05-05: Zelenik Campaign Cites Connections Between Black and Tracy to TNInvesco
The campaign of Sixth District congressional Candidate Lou Ann Zelenik is calling into question the links between her two opponents, State Senators Diane Black and Jim Tracy, and a controversial state enterprise known as TNInvesco. A bill sponsored by Tracy, and supported by Black, created TNInvesco, which is a taxpayer subsidized vehicle that secretly awarded tax credits to six investment firms.
Read More »2010-05-04: Zelenik Announces Rutherford Co. Steering Committee
MSixth District Congressional Candidate Lou Ann Zelenik has announced the formation of her Rutherford County Steering Committee. This group of civic and political leaders will help advise her campaign on matters that specifically concern activities within Rutherford County.
Read More »2010-04-28: Zelenik Campaign Announces Key Appointment
Today I am excited to announce a wonderful addition to my congressional campaign, Lane White! Lane is from Murfreesboro has assumed the duties of coordinating all volunteer activity for the campaign.
Read More »2010-04-15: Zelenik has Released her Schedule for the Thursday and Friday Tea Party Rallies, and Tax Protests
Join Us for the Thursday and Friday Tea Party rallies, and tax protests.
Read More »2010-04-01: Zelenik Makes it Official, Files Qualifying Papers
Zelenik has filed her qualifying petitions with the Rutherford County Election Commission, and with the Tennessee Secretary of State's office. Zelenik is now officially on the ballot seeking the Republican nomination to fill the seat being vacated by Bart Gordon.
Read More »2010-04-01: Let's Repeal Government Bailouts, Regulations and Takeovers!
The healthcare bill is a direct violation of our constitutional rights and we now must defund it and repeal it.
Read More »2010-03-25: Zelenik Announces Senior Campaign Management Team
Zelenik announced her senior campaign management team
Read More »2010-03-19: Gordon Supports (HealthCare) Reform
Lou Ann Zelenik stands up to Congressman Bart Gordon's decision to vote for the Health Care Reform.
Read More »2010-03-18: Lou Ann Zelenik Launches Radio Ad against Obama Care
Sixth District Republican Congressional Candidate Lou Ann Zelenik launched a radio a radio ad calling on members of congress to oppose the Obama healthcare reform plan.
Read More »2010-03-10: Zelenik would return nation to original intent
Last week I wrote a letter to the editor regarding the demise of this great nation pointing to the corruption of the lobbying industry as one of the major causes. I am still of that belief. It is a $3.5 billion-plus industry. If one doesn't think that money is not buying influence, they are either naive or simply choose to look the other way, which of course is the problem. Nonetheless, in that letter I asked the question how can this be fixed? It is a monumental task and one I am still skeptical about. However, there is only one way I feel we can weed out the hags that are there for themselves and not the folks. And that's to elect candidates like us. Normal working folks that have made their way in the private sector, not in politics. And we soon have a chance to do just that in the upcoming GOP primary. Lou Ann Zelenik is running for the GOP nomination for representative of the 6th District of Tennessee. This is the seat Bart Gordon is vacating. She is a business person and not a career politician. She has met payrolls and grown businesses. She is one of us and I believe would be a great start in weeding out those hags that aren't looking out for us. If you want a shot at getting our nation back to what the founders envisioned please support her in the GOP primary and again in the election this fall. Time is running out. Howard Brown Chippen Court
Read More »2010-03-04: 6th District Congressional Cadidate Zelenik Comments On President's Healthcare Proposal
Zelenik issues a statement in reaction to the announcement by President Obama today concerning his proposed healthcare overhaul.
Read More »2010-02-25: ZELENIK BLASTS OBAMA HEALTHCARE PLAN
In a statement released today, Sixth District Congressional Candidate Lou Ann Zelenik has denounced Barak Obama's latest healthcare reform plan. In her statement, Zelenik blasted Obama's plan as "A blueprint for increased spending, increased taxes, loss of freedom, and a threat to innocent life." Attempting to jump-start his reform of the health care system, which is floundering badly in Congress, Obama released an eleven page national healthcare overhaul on Monday in preparation for his meeting with congressional leaders today. "In just eleven pages, President Obama has increased the cost of nationalizing our healthcare system to 1 trillion dollars, increased the tax burden by 500 billion dollars, placed freedom robbing mandates on American workers and businesses, yet he could not find one sentence to protect the unborn from federally funded abortions." Zelenik said. Zelenik, a Murfreesboro businesswoman and former Chair of the Rutherford County Republican Party, is running for the GOP nomination to fill the seat of retiring Congressman Bart Gordon. Zelenik continued, "A lot of people on both sides of the aisle want reform." She said. "I believe we can have meaningful market based reforms that provide access and reasonable costs. By simply allowing folks to purchase healthcare policies across state lines, having tort reform, and by allowing high risk insurance pools for those with pre-existing conditions, we can improve healthcare, and protect the freedoms Americans are supposed to have." Zelenik, who has also been a key organizer of the grassroots tea party movement, further stated, " My campaign for Congress has been based upon the idea of returning the government to 'We The People', and the effort to socialize the best healthcare system in the world is the greatest example of why we need new representation that believes in the American people, not an overbearing federal government. Barack Obama, Harry Reid, and Nancy Pelosi simply do not represent the traditional values the folks in Tennessee believe in. What we don't need is just more of the same tired rhetoric by professional office holders looking for a sound bite to get elected." ###
Read More »2010-02-20: Chili supper turns into stumping ground
Zelenik said her candidacy is all about faith, family and freedom. "Freedom is never free," said Zelenik, touting her support for veterans. She told the audience about running her own construction business for 23 years and how it's important to have personal responsibility. "It's about jobs," she said. "Our American free-enterprise system is the best in the world."
Read More »2010-01-27: Zelenik Reacts to State of the Union
The President's focus on jobs is welcome, but his proposals are politcal theater.
Read More »2010-01-19: Zelenik Statement on Massachusetts Election
Americans Send a Clear Message to Career Politicians
Read More »2010-01-18: Zelenik Commits to Repeal of Obamacare
Lou Ann is the first candidate in the Sixth District to sign the "Repeal It" pledge.
Read More »2010-01-12: Zelenik Notes Smith County Job Losses
Another 80 Tennessee Jobs Fall Victim to Failed Policies
Read More »2009-12-31: New Year Brings Hope and Anticipation
Every new year brings hope and anticipation. 2010 is no different except that the opportunities to make monumental and fundamental changes in our country at every level are both clear and present.
Read More »2009-12-18: Zelenik Applauded for Stand Against Climate Tax
Americans for Prosperity applauds Lou Ann's stand in signing the No Climate Tax Pledge.
Read More »2009-12-14: Lou Ann Reacts to Bart Gordon's Retirement
Bart Gordon's retirement is a reflection of the changes in the 6th District and a rejection of career politicians.
Read More »2009-12-02: Lou Ann Zelenik Responds to Obama Address
The president's remarks on Afghanistan are "encouraging."
Read More »2009-11-17: Zelenik Launches Radio Ad Campaign
Lou Ann's first commercials are on the air.
Read More »2009-11-11: Thank You to Our Veterans
From Valley Forge to Fallujah, the common thread that weaves through our history is the sons and daughters who have risen to the occasion when their nation called them to service.
Read More »2009-11-10: Zelenik Praised for Low-Tax Stand
Americans for Tax Refom commends Lou Ann for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge.
Read More »2009-11-09: Johnson: Virginia and Jersey should shake Tennessee Blue Dogs
Knoxville News Sentinel columnist Greg Johnson discusses Bart Gordon's reelection prospects.
Read More »2009-11-08: Lou Ann Zelenik Comments on House Health Care Bill Passage
"The worst aspect of this legislation is that it stands as a frontal assault on our basic freedoms as Americans."
Read More »2009-11-06: Politico: Bart Gordon on "High Alert"
Politico lists the top 10 democrats would should be on high alert for reelection in 2010.
Read More »2009-10-28: Bearish On Bart's Stock
CQ Downgrades Gordon's Reelection Chances
Read More »2009-10-16: Gordon Endorses "Die Quickly" Congressman with Contribution
Sixth District Congressional Candidate Lou Ann Zelenik today condemned a last minute contribution Congressman Bart Gordon provided to Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL) the day after Grayson declared that Republicans want Americans to "die quickly."
Read More »2009-10-13: Zelenik's Reaction to Marsh Victory in Special Election
Lou Ann Zelenik, Candidate for Congress in Tennessee's Sixth District reacted to tonight's victory by Pat Marsh in the House District 62 special election.
Read More »2009-10-08: Gordon Votes to Endorse Corruption in House
Sixth District Congressional Candidate Lou Ann Zelenik, today condemned Congressman Bart Gordon's refusal to support the removal of Representative Charles Rangel (D-NY) as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee following revelations of Rangel's failure to pay a reported $1.3 million in taxes.
Read More »2009-09-24: Rutherford County GOP Demands Gordon Apology
GOP called upon Congressman Bart Gordon to apologize to the Middle Tennesseans he insulted in an article.
Read More »2009-09-11: Keeping 9/11 In Perspective
As we pause this week to mark the 8th year since 9/11, keeping a perspective on its meaning is important to how our nation will move forward.
Read More »2009-08-21: Rutherford GOP Questions Gordon Statement on Public Option Congressman's Claims at Odds With Vote
"This issue is too critical to the future of our nation to fall victim to the political double-talk of a career politician."
Read More »2009-08-18: Rutherford GOP Endorses
"Stop Fraud First," asks Americans to sign the petition calling upon Congress to look for solutions that will improve the nation's health care system without implementing a government run system that will limit choice and harm quality of care.
Read More »2009-08-14: GOP Questions Gordon Abortion Vote Congressman Misstates Shifting Position on Taxpayer Funding
Congressman Bart Gordon originally voted for the Stupak-Pitts amendment, and then changed his vote to allow for public funding of abortions. Chairman Zelenik questioned if his change of heart was due to pressure from committee Chairman Henry Waxman of California.
Read More »2009-08-06: Rutherford County GOP Chairman Calls on Congressman to Face the Voters
I call upon Congressman Gordon to come here, to the Sixth District, and explain his votes to the people who elect him.
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