Jim Holbert For Congress

From Right Democrat:

Jim Holbert has announced his candidacy for Congress in Kentucky's District 5. Holbert is an economic populist-social conservative Democrat who will emphasize issues such as expanding access to health care, ending unfair trade policies, improving education, controlling illegal immigration and defending the right to keep and bear arms.

Holbert stated:

"The people of southeast Kentucky know we need better ideas in Congress if we expect to have a better future. After 28 years of Hal Rogers in Congress, the 5th District is still confronted by a failing education system and a lack of job opportunities, and many of our people don't have adequate access to health care. In Congress I will support ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in order to free up funds for the things we need to do here at home. I will work for an energy plan for the future of our region and our Country, one that benefits America instead of OPEC. And I will work to end the disastrous free trade, immigration, and economic policies that have caused our economic crisis and the loss of millions of American jobs. Hal Rogers voted for the Bailout and he was a rubber stamp for the Bush administration's policies. Hal Rogers represents the ideas that have failed. I stand for common sense solutions for our Country, our people, and our future, and that's why I'm seeking the 2010 Democratic nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent the people of Kentucky's 5th District in Congress."

A resident of Laurel County, Holbert is a former U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard pilot who works as an Emergency Medical Service helicopter pilot throughout southeast Kentucky and currently serves as a member of the Kentucky Airport Zoning Commission.

Holbert encouraged everyone to visit his campaign website, www.holbertforcongress.com, to see where he stands on issues and to let him know their concerns about the region's future.