Mike Ross Statement on Blue Dog Rep. Heath Shuler not Seeking Re-Election
February 2, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Ross, D-Ark., Blue Dog Co-Chair for Communications, issued the following statement on U.S. Representative Health Shuler's, D-N.C., announcement that he will not be seeking re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Shuler is the Co-Chair for Administration for the fiscally conservative, Democratic Blue Dog Coalition.
"Since 2007, Heath Shuler has fought hard for the people of western North Carolina, becoming a powerful and effective moderating voice in a town too often mired in partisan politics. Heath has become a great friend and I can personally attest to his commitment and passion for the people of North Carolina – he has always put the interests of his constituents above all. We need more commonsense voices in Congress like Heath Shuler who judge policy based on its merits, not on party allegiance. The Blue Dog Coalition will continue to follow his example of leadership and work hard to bring both parties together to solve the fiscal challenges that face this nation."
The fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition was formed in 1995 with the goal of representing the center of the House of Representatives and appealing to the mainstream values of the American public. The Blue Dogs are dedicated to a core set of beliefs that transcend partisan politics, including a deep commitment to the financial stability and national security of the United States. Visit the Blue Dog website at https://ross.house.gov/BlueDog to learn more. You can also get up-to-the-minute news updates on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BlueDogPress.
"Since 2007, Heath Shuler has fought hard for the people of western North Carolina, becoming a powerful and effective moderating voice in a town too often mired in partisan politics. Heath has become a great friend and I can personally attest to his commitment and passion for the people of North Carolina – he has always put the interests of his constituents above all. We need more commonsense voices in Congress like Heath Shuler who judge policy based on its merits, not on party allegiance. The Blue Dog Coalition will continue to follow his example of leadership and work hard to bring both parties together to solve the fiscal challenges that face this nation."
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The fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition was formed in 1995 with the goal of representing the center of the House of Representatives and appealing to the mainstream values of the American public. The Blue Dogs are dedicated to a core set of beliefs that transcend partisan politics, including a deep commitment to the financial stability and national security of the United States. Visit the Blue Dog website at https://ross.house.gov/BlueDog to learn more. You can also get up-to-the-minute news updates on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BlueDogPress.