Calls continued relief critical for jobs, asks Congress to provide certainty to employers, families
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today called on the House of Representatives to pass a full extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts before it adjourns for its summer break on Friday by issuing the following statement:
“In just 155 days, tax relief for American families and small businesses is set to expire, resulting in the largest tax increase in our nation’s history--another blow to private sector job creation. We can’t afford for Congress to take a six week vacation while employers and families try to make fiscal decisions without knowing if their taxes will be going up at the end of the year. Speaker Pelosi and the House leadership need to provide certainty to Americans by extending all of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts before they leave on Friday for summer break. If they do not, I call on Speaker Pelosi to keep the House in session until the tax relief extension, which is critical for jobs, passes.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
I have previously written you about how the allies of Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be flooding the Second District with money in order to keep our seat in Congress under her control.
The gates were opened today as Speaker Pelosi’s Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee just purchased $693,000 in advertising time on Little Rock television stations to prevent us from electing a check and balance against her agenda.
Our campaign has vowed to fight for every vote, and we need your help today to continue fighting. Will you make a critical donation of $25, $50, $100 or more at this crucial time so that we can have the means to combat the hundreds of thousands of dollars Speaker Pelosi is sending to Arkansas?
Speaker Pelosi knows that if she loses in the Second District, her control of the House is threatened. As I have said before, your help is not a luxury; it is needed in order to replace her and take common sense leadership to Congress. Will you do your part to replace her by contributing today?
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin
P.S. Your generosity allowed us to broadcast our positive message during the primary. Your generous donation today will ensure we can fight the negative ads that will come from Speaker Pelosi’s friends.
P.P.S. Your friends are an important part of the campaign. Will you help us spread the word by forwarding this message on to 10 of your friends?
Speaker Pelosi is disturbed over our fundraising.
July 27th, 2010
Dear Friend,
Speaker Nancy Pelosi just sent out an email to her allies across the nation asking for money to help her maintain control of the House of Representatives.
In her plea, she talked about the "disturbing surge in Republican fundraising." In other words, your support of our campaign is disturbing her and her friends in Washington.
Will you contribute $25 to our campaign todayto show Speaker Pelosi how disturbed you are with the direction she and President Obama are taking the country?
There is a surge in Arkansas - toward common sense leadership. Your $25 contribution will take us another step down the road toward victory and electing a check and balance to her agenda in November.
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin
P.S. Please spread the word about our campaign by forwarding this message to five of your friends.
Will you join my team and help me retire Nancy Pelosi?
July 26th, 2010
Dear Friend,
I am running for Congress because I believe we need common sense leadership in Washington. President Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi are taking our country too far, too fast and in the wrong direction, spending our kids’ money before they ever start their first job.
I believe in the idea of American Exceptionalism and that the United States is unique among nations. And I want to keep it that way so future generations will live in a nation that continues to lead the world as a beacon of freedom and prosperity.
If you are like most Arkansans you share my concerns. If so, will you sign up to volunteer for our campaign or receive our newsletters?
American Exceptionalism MUST Be Preserved
What makes us exceptional is what makes us free. I believe our Constitution, our people and our free market have allowed our nation to lead economically, militarily, culturally and in so many other ways.
Unfortunately, there are those in Washington who do not see our country as exceptional. Our Republic is different than other European democracies. We should not be trying to emulate them.
Our nation runs the risk of losing our place of primacy due to our runaway deficit spending and growing national debt that is financed by foreign powers. Our government must focus on reducing the debt.
Our nation’s strength has been based on our freedom and prosperity. The sooner we get our financial house in order, the stronger our foundation will be and the more durable our position of leadership.
This November, Arkansans will be presented with a choice and an opportunity at the ballot box. The choice is simple. Who will we elect to represent us in Congress? Will we elect the candidate who will fight to maintain American Exceptionalism and be a check and balance against the free-spending, debt-increasing agenda of Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Obama? I invite you to join my campaign and help me be that check and balance.
Your support is not a luxury; it is necessary to take some common sense leadership to Congress. Will you join our team?
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin
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New York Times, Rothenberg Upgrade Ratings to Favor Griffin
July 23rd, 2010
AR-02 RATINGS CHANGES NY TIMES: 'SOLID REPUBLICAN' RPR: 'REPUBLICAN FAVORED'
Note: The New York Times and Rothenberg Political Report have upgraded their ratings for Arkansas's Second Congressional District from the seat leaning toward Republican nominee Tim Griffin to it being solidly for him.
New York Times Says AR-02 'Solid Republican'. "The Republicans have a candidate with deep connections to the party, Tim Griffin, who has been identified by the National Republican Congressional Committee as a “Young Gun,” or one of the candidates who get special support from the party in races it sees as winnable." ("Arkansas 2nd District Race Profile," New York Times, 7/23/10)
Rothenberg Political Report Says Griffin Favored; Predicts 'Substantial' Republican Gains. "We reiterate our view that substantial Republican gains are inevitable and are increasing our target for most likely GOP gains from 25-30 seats to 28-33 seats. However, it is important to note that considerably larger Republican gains in excess of 39 seats are quite possible." ("NEW 2010 House Ratings," Rothenberg Political Report, 7/23/10)
Says Yell County voters want ‘common sense leadership’
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today lifelong Yell County resident and businessman Greg Bland as his campaign’s Yell County Chairman.
As county chairman, Bland will be the point person for Yell County supporters of Griffin’s campaign to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
Griffin won Yell County in the May 18 Republican Primary with 72% of the vote.
“I am happy to welcome Greg to our team and know he will be a valuable asset as we reach out to all Yell County voters—Democrat, Republican and Independent—who want to elect common sense leadership to Congress,” Griffin said.
“Yell County voters want some common sense coming out of Congress,” Bland said. “I am supporting Tim because I believe he is the best person to represent our values. I am looking forward to working to elect our next congressman, Tim Griffin.”
Bland, a Danville resident, has been involved in the insurance business since 1985 and is currently an agent for Shelter Insurance. A 1981 graduate of Havana High School, Bland earned a degree in agri-business from Arkansas Tech University in 1984. He also holds a master’s degree in business administration.
Bland and his wife Sherry are the parents of four children. He also serves as a pastor for Miracle Outreach Ministries.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Law claims to target Wall Street excesses, but hits Main Street’s community banks hard
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement in response to the President signing into law the Dodd-Frank financial regulatory reform bill:
“We can all agree that we need to address the excesses on Wall Street, but this bill misses the mark. The Dodd-Frank financial reform law does little to stop future Wall Street meltdowns and creates many more obstacles to job creation. While Speaker Pelosi and President Obama say the law targets Wall Street, its unintended consequence will be the strangling of community banks on Main Streets throughout Arkansas.
“This law makes it harder for Arkansans and small businesses to obtain credit and invest in new jobs, and the cost of financial services will increase for Arkansas consumers and employers. It is a no-win for our community banks – a vital part of the Arkansas economy and critical to job creation.
“A majority of Arkansas’s House delegation—Democrats and Republican alike—opposed Dodd-Frank. The Second District needs someone who will fight for common sense ideas, not be a reliable yes vote for Speaker Pelosi and President Obama. As your next congressman, I will be a voice for Arkansas consumers and community banks, while addressing the root causes of the financial meltdown—including the failures at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—which Dodd-Frank ignores.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Credits Arkansans wanting ‘common sense leadership’ in Congress
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced his campaign has raised more than $1 million to date in his bid to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
Griffin, who announced his candidacy on September 21, 2009, reported raising over $954,000 in his July 15 filing with the Federal Election Commission.
A $50 online contribution to www.TimGriffinForCongress.com from Little Rock is credited for pushing the campaign past the $1 million mark.
“I am humbled by the generosity of Arkansans who want to elect common sense leadership in Congress and have a real check and balance against the job-killing, debt-growing agenda of Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Obama,” Griffin said.
“You can bet that out of state Big Labor bosses and other allies of Speaker Pelosi will do all they can to try and keep the Second District’s seat under her control,” Griffin added. “We will continue to build on our grassroots and financial support through the summer in order to be victorious in November.”
According to Griffin’s second quarter filing, 82% of his donations came from Arkansas donors.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Reports detail 14-year career in U.S. Army Reserve
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today released his Officer Evaluation Reports, documents reviewing his 14 years of service in the U.S. Army Reserve as an officer in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps.
The Officer Evaluation Reports detail Griffin’s duties and performance reviews from superior and commanding officers since receiving his direct commission in the U.S. Army Reserve as a First Lieutenant in June 1996.
To read Griffin’s Officer Evaluation Reports (some information redacted for privacy), please click here.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
It is an exciting time to be a conservative in Arkansas! Central Arkansas is at the forefront of electing a new Congress that will be a check and balance against the fiscally irresponsible, job-killing policies of Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Obama. This will be the year that we make history by electing common sense leadership, and it all starts with the election of my friend Tim Griffin to Congress.
I am writing to invite you to join us at a reception for Tim on July 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This event is hosted by Cory Cox, Cody Hiland, Fran & Jerry Nichols, and Ted Thomas and will be held at 609 Locust Street in Conway. We are asking for a small $25 contribution to attend but will welcome any additional donations you generously choose to make in order to help elect Tim.
I would also like to invite you to keep up-to-date with Tim’s campaign on the Internet. You can sign up to receive the latest news from Tim’s team by clicking here or sign up to volunteer here. You can also sign up to follow Tim on Facebook or Twitter.
Will you join me by supporting Tim and helping him become our next Second District Congressman? It will take a team effort, but together we can elect a Congress that works for us, not against us. I look forward to seeing you on July 30 as we host our next congressman, Tim Griffin, in Conway.
Sincerely,
Gilbert Baker
P.S. If you can't join us on July 30, will you make an online donation to Tim today?
Save the Date! July 30: Conway Reception
July 19th, 2010
Stand with Tim in Faulkner County at a reception in Conway on July 30.
See you there!
Griffin: Arkansas Has Lost a Hero with the Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Nick Bacon
Griffin: Arkansas Has Lost a Hero with the Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Nick Bacon
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today released the following statement on the death of 1SG Nick Bacon (USA, Ret.), Arkansas’s last living Medal of Honor recipient, following a lengthy illness:
“Arkansas has lost a hero today. As the recipient of our nation’s highest military decoration for rescuing fellow soldiers in Vietnam, Nick Bacon had already given so much to his country and tried to volunteer for a third tour but was refused. After retiring from the Army he continued his service as an advocate for veterans. I join my fellow Americans, Arkansans and veterans in remembering his service, courage and heroism.”
The full citation of Bacon’s Medal of Honor is as follows:
BACON, NICKY DANIEL
Rank and organization: Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company B, 4th Battalion, 21st Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. Place and date: West of Tam Ky, Republic of Vietnam, 26 August 1968. Entered service at: Phoenix, Ariz. Born: 25 November 1945, Caraway, Ark.
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. S/Sgt. Bacon distinguished himself while serving as a squad leader with the 1st Platoon, Company B, during an operation west of Tam Ky. When Company B came under fire from an enemy bunker line to the front, S/Sgt. Bacon quickly organized his men and led them forward in an assault. He advanced on a hostile bunker and destroyed it with grenades. As he did so, several fellow soldiers including the 1st Platoon leader, were struck by machinegun fire and fell wounded in an exposed position forward of the rest of the platoon. S/Sgt. Bacon immediately assumed command of the platoon and assaulted the hostile gun position, finally killing the enemy gun crew in a single-handed effort. When the 3d Platoon moved to S/Sgt. Bacon's location, its leader was also wounded. Without hesitation S/Sgt. Bacon took charge of the additional platoon and continued the fight. In the ensuing action he personally killed 4 more enemy soldiers and silenced an antitank weapon. Under his leadership and example, the members of both platoons accepted his authority without question. Continuing to ignore the intense hostile fire, he climbed up on the exposed deck of a tank and directed fire into the enemy position while several wounded men were evacuated. As a result of S/Sgt. Bacon's extraordinary efforts, his company was able to move forward, eliminate the enemy positions, and rescue the men trapped to the front. S/Sgt. Bacon's bravery at the risk of his life was in the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
EMPLOYERS DON'T KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT FROM ADMINISTRATION
Note: Tim Griffin has called on House leadership to provide the private sector certainty in order to create jobs. His most recent statement can be found here.
Obama succeeded only in creating uncertainty
By: Thomas Sowell Examiner Columnist July 14, 2010
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With the Obama administration being on an anti-business kick, boasting of putting their foot on some business' neck, and the president talking about putting his foot on another part of the anatomy, with Congress coming up with more and more red tape, more mandates and more heavy-handed interventions in businesses, would you risk $26 billion that you might not even be able to get back, much less make any money on the deal?
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What does all this say? That people don't know what to expect next from this administration, which seldom lets a month go by without some new anti-business laws, policies or rhetoric.
When you hire somebody in this environment, you know what you have agreed to pay them and what additional costs there may be for their health insurance or other benefits. But you have no way of knowing what additional costs the politicians in Washington are going to impose, when they are constantly coming up with new bright ideas for imposing more mandates on business.
Nearly $1M raised; $315,662 cash-on-hand for general election
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced his campaign has raised $378,814.23 for the second quarter of 2010, pushing his campaign-to-date total to $954,342.22.
Griffin’s second quarter total includes $352,022.36 for the period from April 29 to June 30 reflected in his second quarter filing. In its pre-primary filing, Griffin’s campaign raised a total of $26,791.87 from April 1 through April 28.
“I appreciate the support and encouragement of the hundreds of Arkansans who contributed to our campaign and want a check and balance against Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s and President Obama’s agenda of runaway spending, higher national debt and job-killing policies,” Griffin said.
Griffin has $315,662.90 cash-on-hand for the remaining 110 days until the November 2 general election.
Griffin added, “We will continue to build our financial and grassroots support through the summer so we can compete in November against the labor unions and other allies of Speaker Pelosi who will work to try and keep our Second District seat under her control.”
Griffin’s campaign totaled 867 total contributions in the second quarter with 821 (95%) coming from individuals. Among individual contributions, 82% came from Arkansas donors.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
"In the search for short term revenue fixes, we are doing long-term damage to growth. By reaching into virtually every sector of economic life, government is injecting uncertainty into the marketplace and making it harder to raise capital and create new businesses. Meanwhile, without a sufficiently comprehensive focus on growth and jobs, our unemployment rate continues to hover close to 10%."
Former Governor Says Griffin ‘will put the values of Arkansas first'
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today received the endorsement of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee in his bid to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“Huck PAC and I are pleased to announce our support of Tim Griffin for Congress,” Huckabee said. “Tim will put the values of Arkansas first, and will make sure to listen to the people of the 2nd District.”
Griffin said, “I welcome Governor Huckabee’s support and endorsement of our campaign to take common sense leadership to Congress. As we move forward toward November, we will continue to offer a clear choice to Arkansans who believe in American exceptionalism and understand that a misplaced reliance on government is not the answer to our problems.”
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
In The News: Congress Has Inhibited Growth By Creating Uncertainty
July 8th, 2010
Note: Tim Griffin has called on House leadership to provide certainty to employers so they can make plans to hire new workers. His most recent (June 4) press statement on the issue can be found here.
Congress Has Inhibited Growth By Creating Uncertainty: Fisher
Published: Wednesday, 7 Jul 2010
By: Michelle Lodge
Congress and the government have inhibited growth by creating uncertainty about business costs, Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher told CNBC Wednesday.
“We need clarity," said Fisher. "My background [in business] tells me that you can’t eliminate uncertainty, but you have to reduce it as much as possible.”
Questions about healthcare expenses, for instance, have kept businesses from hiring new workers, said Fisher, because executives don't know how much it will cost them. Businesses also have concerns about other costs, such as whether a VAT [value-added tax] will be imposed.
Note: This editorial appeared in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette on July 4, 2010.
America the Exceptional
The Spirit of ’76: How fares it in 2010?
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
LITTLE ROCK — AMERICA IS an exceptional nation, we tell ourselves, especially on July the Fourth. But maybe that’s what they all say-the French and Germans and British and Chinese, going back at least to Pharaoh’s kingdom on the ever fecund Nile. They may all be right, each in their own way. Each nation, being different, can claim to be the exception, a chosen people.
But if all nations are equal in that selfregarding way, that scarcely means all are the same. For America is different. You don’t have to be American to know it. A keen-eyed Frenchman named de Tocqueville spotted it early on when he wrote of this “exceptional” nation, starting a whole historical school.
Whatever Americans are, and we’ve been the subject of the world’s fascination long before and after M. de Tocqueville, we’ve never been one of Bismarck’s blood-and-iron nations, though Heaven knows Americans have been bound together by enough of both by now. Nor are we a nation or a civilization in the way the Chinese or Arabs could be called one. Not even the treasure of the English tongue explains what makes us an exceptional people, for here we speak American, or rather many varieties of American-from Tex-Mex to Cajun to Brooklynese to politically correct NPR.
American hasn’t yet jelled into a cut and-trimmed, finely finished linguistic product, or else it would be one of the dead languages. It’s constantly changing the way America itself is, yet remaining the same in essence. If there is a single word for that essence, it may be: Hope. That’s what has drawn people from throughout the world here, and still motivates every generation from New England bluebloods to greenhorns as new to America as the Pilgrims were when they came ashore from the Mayflower.
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The American Idea is a mix of realism and enthusiasm, hope and endurance, liberty and order, Adams and Jefferson. It opens whole new vistas for mankind even as it demands self-discipline and self-sacrifice, all the homespun virtues. The sacrifices continue today-on far flung battlefields and here at home. Freedom, it turns out, is a renewable offer, never something achieved once and for all, not even by the Founders we’ve elevated to demigods in our patriotic imagination. The Spirit of ’76, it turns out, wasn’t just for 1776.
Celebrating Independence Day in the Second District
July 5th, 2010
We had a great weekend going all over the Second District to help celebrate Independence Day! Thank you to all of our volunteers who helped make the weekend a success!
In case you didn't see us, here are some pictures from July 3:
The campaign is looking for volunteers to help spread the word about Tim's campaign to take common sense leadership to Congress. Will you join the team? Click here to Get Involved!
'Today we celebrate a day that changed the world' - Griffin
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement commemorating Independence Day:
"Today we celebrate our union, our people and our independence. Our nation remains exceptional and inspires the hope of liberty across the globe. As we celebrate our independence and country, please take time to remember the men and women of our military, past and present, who have given so much to secure and preserve our blessings.
"Today we celebrate a day that changed the world. My family and I wish everyone a safe and memorable Independence Day."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Calls Perry County voters ‘important part' of team
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today named long-time Perryville residents Charles and Mark Smith as his campaign’s Perry County Chairmen.
As chairmen, the Smiths will serve as points-of-contact for Perry County voters interested in supporting Griffin’s campaign to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
Griffin won Perry County in the May 18 Republican Primary with 55% of the vote.
“Perry County voters are an important part of the team we are building for victory in November,” Griffin said. “We will fight for every vote in every county in order to take common sense leadership to Congress and retire Speaker Nancy Pelosi. I am proud to welcome Charles and Mark Smith to our team and look forward to working with them as we reach out to voters in Perry County.”
“Perry County needs common sense leadership in Congress, and Tim Griffin will offer that leadership,” Charles Smith said. “I am calling on all voters--Democrats, Independents and Republicans--to stand with Tim and elect him to Congress.”
“I am worried about the future we will be leaving to the students I teach,” Mark Smith said. “I am supporting Tim Griffin because he is focused on changing the culture in Congress and seriously addressing the deficit and debt our children face.”
Charles Smith finished a 37-year career at Perryville High School in 2001. A former teacher and school counselor, he also served on the board of Counseling Associates from 1999-2009. He also serves the community as an ordained Church of Christ minister.
Mark Smith is a 1991 graduate of Perryville High School and 1995 graduate of Arkansas Tech University. He has served as a teacher at Russellville High School since 1997.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Many thanks to everyone who came to the Capital Hotel earlier this week to stand with Tim and his campaign to take common sense leadership to Congress.
Here are some pictures of the event, courtesy of campaign volunteer Peggie Hall.
A big thanks to everyone who helped out with organizing all the receptions through the whole month of June. Your support is making a difference!
As we move on through the summer, please let us know how you wish to help elect Tim in November. Click here to Get Involved!
12 Hours
June 30th, 2010
Dear Friend,
Our campaign is facing a fundraising filing deadline of midnight tonight. I am asking for your generous donation so we can show Big Labor and the out of state allies of Speaker Nancy Pelosi that we have the resources and support to take our Second District seat back in November.
Will you stand with us before the midnight deadline and donate today?
Thank you for all your support. Together, we will win in November.
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin
P.S. Your contribution is critical. Please click here to donate before the midnight deadline.
I need your help to win and retire Nancy Pelosi!
June 28th, 2010
Dear Friend,
We have just a few short hours until the important June 30 fundraising deadline. It is important because the public report we file will be the only report showing the strength of our fundraising until just two weeks before the election.
We must be able to show that our campaign has the resources to compete with the support my opponent will certainly get from Big Labor and other outside groups. Speaker Nancy Pelosi will do anything to keep control of our congressional seat.
Your support helped us win the Primary and has allowed us to build a lead over our opponent in a recent poll. However, we are not resting. Will you join our fight and make a contribution to my campaign by our June 30 deadline?
Your continued help is not a luxury; it is essential to elect common sense leadership to Congress.
Says 'Court made clear what many of us have long believed'
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement applauding the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in McDonald v. Chicago:
“I applaud the Supreme Court's ruling today in McDonald. The Court made clear what many of us have long believed: the Second Amendment applies to state and local governments, not just the Federal government.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
"If you believe Obama is taking this country in the right direction with higher taxes, and that more government spending and more government control of our lives are the answer to all our problems, send Obama some help by voting for Elliott.
If you believe Obama is taking this country in the wrong direction and you want someone who understands we are racing into national bankruptcy with Obama’s massive increase in federal spending and that higher taxes aren’t the answer, vote for Griffin."
Arkansas Election Line Says Arkansas-02 'Leans Griffin'
June 23rd, 2010
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ARKANSAS ELECTION LINE RATES SECOND DISTRICT RACE AS 'LEANS GRIFFIN'
Note: The Arkansas Election Line (AEL) is a joint project of Talk Business' Roby Brock, Jason Tolbert of the Tolbert Report and Blake Rutherford of Blake's Think Tank. AEL joins The Rothenberg Political Report, Congressional Quarterly, The Cook Political Report and The New York Times in rating the Arkansas-02 race as leaning toward Republican nominee Tim Griffin.
Talk Business Says Griffin Campaign Disciplined with Fundraising and New Media Advantages. "Griffin is a conservative candidate who has run a disciplined campaign with a consistent message of right-of-center policy positions. He is for a balanced budget, smaller government, and less regulation ... Arkansas is trending conservative this election cycle as it rejects the activism of the Obama Presidency.... Veteran voters ... are likely to vote for Griffin in large numbers this year. He is a 14-year member of the U.S. Army Reserve.... Griffin has proven to be better at the money game ... Griffin's use of new media and his campaign's ability to rapidly respond is superior" ("ARKANSAS ELECTION LINE: U.S. CONGRESS, DISTRICT 2," Talk Business, 6/23/10)
The Tolbert Report Says Present Environment Favors Griffin."We fully expect that the National Republican Congressional Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee ... will spend considerable resources ... however the present conservative anti-Obama tilt of the country will favor Griffin.... Expect efforts to be made to connect Elliott with the Obama Administration and Griffin with the Bush Administration. If both groups are successful in doing this, in the current political climate, Griffin wins this one." ("Arkansas Election Line: AR2 'Leans Griffin'," The Tolbert Report, 6/23/10)
Blake's Think Tank: Griffin an 'Effective Campaigner,' Has Favorable Climate. "[T]he climate favors Republicans. In a recent poll Gallup noted that enthusiasm was higher for Republicans than for Democrats. On a generic ballot, Republicans are beating Democrats. Locally, Mr. Griffin has proven to be an effective campaigner... He raised a lot of money; ran effective television advertisements; and demonstrated a prowess to organize and mobilize online." ("The Arkansas Election Line: #AR02: Leans Griffin," Blake's Think Tank, 6/23/10)
Says Congress has to set budget - 'it's common sense'
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after the Nancy Pelosi-led Congress announced it would forgo passing a budget resolution for FY 2011:
“If you cannot budget, you cannot govern. Speaker Pelosi's House is two months overdue on the budget and today chose not to pass one - another sign of disrespect to the American taxpayer. Speaker Pelosi's team has no plan to govern, other than to spend more of our money as part of their misguided reliance on government.
"Families all across Arkansas have to set a budget to live within their means. Congress should do the same – it’s common sense."
The House of Representatives has never failed to pass a budget since current budget rules were passed in 1974. Under the Budget Act of 1974, Congress was to complete action on passing a budget resolution on April 15.
Griffin has proposed suspending congressional pay when Members fail to meet spending deadlines.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
ROTHENBERG REPORT NOTES GRIFFIN’S CHANCES OF VICTORY HAVE ‘DRAMATICALLY’ INCREASED
Note: The Rothenberg Political Report now joins Congressional Quarterly, The Cook Political Report and The New York Times in rating the Arkansas-02 race as leaning toward Republicans.
In its June 18 edition, The Rothenberg Political Report Moves Arkansas-02 Rating From 'Toss Up/Tilt Republican' To 'Lean Republican.' "State Sen. Joyce Elliott won the Democratic runoff, dramatically increasing the chances that Republican Tim Griffin will win the seat in the fall. Incumbent Vic Snyder (D) is retiring. Elliott is the majority leader of the state Senate, and her liberal views in this Little Rock-based district put her in a deep hole. The district went narrowly, 51 percent to 48 percent, for George W. Bush over John Kerry and more conclusively for John McCain over Barack Obama, 54 percent to 44 percent, in 2008. Some Democrats were outraged when Elliott’s “electability” was questioned in the Democratic runoff (asserting that the charge was racist). But a new OnMessage, Inc. poll for Griffin has the Republican leading 50%-34%, and Elliott’s disadvantages in the general election are real." ("Ratings Changes," The Rothenberg Political Report, 6/18/10)
Griffin taps longtime Conway leader to join campaign
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today named District 30 State Sen. Gilbert Baker (R-Conway) as his campaign’s Faulkner County Chairman.
Baker, a former U.S. Senate candidate and former chairman of the Republican Party of Arkansas, will lead the effort to recruit supporters in Faulkner County for Griffin’s campaign to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
Griffin won Faulkner County in the May 18 Republican Primary with 61% of the vote.
“Sen. Baker is a good friend, and I am truly honored to add his skills and energy to our campaign to elect common sense leadership to Congress,” Griffin said. “Sen. Baker has shown time and time again his commitment to the common sense values of Arkansans.”
Baker was elected to the Arkansas State Senate in the fall of 2000. He is currently serving his tenth year. Prior to his election he served as a professor in the music department, academic advisor, and administrator at the University of Central Arkansas, working there for over 22 years. He and his wife Susan have been married 28 years.
“I am concerned with the future we will be leaving our children because of the fiscal mess created in Washington,” Baker said. “I am supporting Tim Griffin because he is a common sense leader, and I know he will fight for my family’s future, his family’s future and the future of all Arkansas families.”
Baker added, “It is an exciting time in Arkansas. We must not let the opportunity we have in 2010 slip away. I am calling on all of my supporters from the Second District to join me by standing with Tim Griffin today and on through November!”
Baker has been active in Republican politics since he moved to Arkansas in 1978. In 1980 he was Commitment 80 Chairman for the Reagan/Bush campaign in Faulkner County. He served as Chairman of the Republican Party of Arkansas in 2005-2006.
In 2008, Baker won re-election to a final four year State Senate term. He currently serves as co-chair of the Joint Budget Committee and the Legislative Council Higher Education sub-committee. He is vice-chairman of the Senate State Agencies committee and is a member of the Senate Public Health committee.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement to commemorate the 145th Anniversary of Juneteenth:
“Juneteenth marks a day when America took another step toward becoming a ‘more perfect union’ as former slaves were given their freedom and the opportunity to realize the American Dream for themselves. As we mark the 145th anniversary of General Granger’s order to the people of Galveston, Texas, and celebrate the abolition of slavery, we should also reflect on the ideals and values that are common to all Americans and make our nation exceptional."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Griffin vows to campaign for every vote in district
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced Democratic U.S. Senate candidate D.C. Morrison will be chairman of his campaign’s newest coalition: Democrats for Griffin.
Griffin, who is campaigning to replace outgoing U.S. Rep Vic Snyder, made the announcement today while addressing the Political Animals Club meeting in the Grand Hall of the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion.
Griffin said, “I am happy to announce today that D.C. will be the head of Democrats for Griffin. I am proud to have him on my team as we campaign across the Second District to take common sense leadership to Congress.”
Morrison earned 13% of the vote statewide in the Democratic U.S. Senate Primary. In the Second District, Morrison received 16% of the vote in Conway County; 12% in Faulkner County; 20% in Perry County; 8% in Pulaski County; 14% in Saline County; 23% in Van Buren County; 15% in White County and 20% in Yell County.
“As I have said before, our campaign will not cede any neighborhood, city or county,” Griffin said. “We will take our message to every voter in the district: rural or urban, Democrat, Independent or Republican.
“I don’t care what party you belong to or what your background is,” Griffin continued. “If you believe we are headed in the wrong direction, and believe there needs to be a check and balance on the President and Congress, then join my campaign.”
“As I have visited with Tim, I have found that he and I agree on many issues important to Arkansans, namely the runaway spending of Washington and the ever-increasing national debt,” Morrison said. “I am looking forward to introducing Tim to my Democratic friends and supporters. I believe many Democrats will vote for Tim in November because they will find him to be the common sense leader we need representing us in Congress.”
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Campaign releases poll of 400 likely voters, over half from Pulaski County
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin’s campaign today released results of an internal poll showing Griffin leading Democratic nominee state Sen. Joyce Elliott by 16 percentage points, 50% - 34%.
The live interview poll was conducted by Alexandria, Va.-based OnMessage, Inc. June 13-14 using a sample of 400 likely voters with a margin of error of +/? 4.9%. The party breakdown of the survey is as follows: 43% Democrat, 23% Independent and 33% Republican. Pulaski County represented 53% of the polling sample. Of Pulaski County respondents, 60% resided in Little Rock.
Griffin is viewed favorably by 34% of respondents, while only 12% have an unfavorable view. Elliott is known by 69% of voters and has a favorable/unfavorable ratio of 35% to 34%.
Griffin leads among Independents, 63% - 14%.
“This poll is encouraging, but it’s just a snapshot in time,” Griffin said. “We have a long way to go until November, and Sen. Elliott is a formidable opponent. As I said when she won her party’s nomination, I am running an issue-based campaign focused on innovative ideas and common sense solutions.
“Voters in the Second District deserve a serious debate on how we can create jobs, improve our economy and reduce the national debt,” Griffin added.
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
I am so excited at the outpouring of support the campaign has received since winning the primary. From volunteers coming by our office everyday to the notes and phone calls from supporters asking how they can get involved, our campaign continues to gain momentum.
We are also in the middle of an aggressive fundraising schedule because, in order for our issue-based common sense campaign to be successful in November, we must have the resources to compete against our opponent.
Starting today, we are providing several opportunities across the state for you to continue supporting our campaign. I look forward to visiting with you at one of these events and discussing how we can elect common sense leadership to Congress this fall.
June 21: Reception in Bryant at Luigi’s Pizza & Pasta
June 22: Reception in Little Rock at the home of Deanna & Rick Ferguson
June 28: Reception in Little Rock at The Capital Hotel
June 29: Luncheon in Little Rock at Doe’s Eat Place
June 29: Reception in Searcy at the home of Alisa & Dan Davidson
Thank you again for all of your support and well-wishes. With you on our team, we will be successful in November and bring some common sense to Congress.
I hope to see you soon!
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin
Come and support Tim at a luncheon in Little Rock!
June 17th, 2010
You can 'Eat at Doe's' and stand with Tim when you join him on June 29 for a fundraiser luncheon in Little Rock.
The event is hosted by: Representative Duncan Baird, Senator Gilbert Baker, Representative John Burris, Representative Davy Carter, Representative Ann Clemmer, Representative Robert Dale, Representative Jonathan Dismang, Representative Jane English, Representative Ed Garner, Representative Dan Greenberg, Representative Debbie Hobbs, Representative Allen Kerr, Senator Michael Lamoureux, Representative Andrea Lea, Representative Stephanie Malone and Representative Terry Rice.
GRIFFIN TO ARKANSAS TIMES: BP RESPONSIBLE FOR OIL DISASTER, MUST BEAR 'ENTIRE FINANCIAL BURDEN'
Note: On Friday, Tim Griffin, through his spokesman, told the Arkansas Times blog that BP is responsible for ALL costs associated with the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. Griffin also added that he believes the current liability cap should be increased.
The following is an excerpt from Friday's Arkansas Times blog:
Do GOP candidates back BP? UPDATES Posted by Max Brantley on Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 9:51 AM
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Today, the DCCC wants to hear from Republican congressional candidates Tim Griffin (an admirer of Boeher who's running in the 2nd District) and from Rick Crawford (1st District) on what American taxpayers and the tens of thousands damaged along the coast should demand from BP.
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Said Tim Griffin through a spokesman:
Tim believes it’s common sense: BP — not the American taxpayer — is responsible for the disaster in the Gulf and must bear the entire financial burden to clean it up (emphasis added)
I've followed up with Griffin on the liability cap. And here's the interesting UPDATE:
“I believe that, in this case, the liability cap is most likely a moot issue because BP will pay all applicable costs regardless of the statutory limit. The idea of a liability cap is a good one because it encourages investment and competition, which leads to innovation and job creation. Without it, only the very largest companies can compete, and highly successful smaller companies will be forced from the market. The current liability cap is 20 years old and should be increased, especially in light of the disaster in the Gulf"
Calls Saline County key to electing ‘common sense leadership in 2010’
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today named District 29 State Rep. Ann Clemmer (R-Bryant) as his campaign’s Saline County Chairman.
As county chairman, Clemmer will serve as the point person for Saline County supporters of Griffin’s campaign to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
Griffin won Saline County in the May 18 Republican Primary with 62% of the vote.
“Rep. Clemmer is a respected voice in Saline County who serves her constituents well,” Griffin said. “She will be a great help to our campaign as we build our grassroots neighbor-to-neighbor network in Saline County – which will be key to electing common sense leadership in 2010.”
Clemmer was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in 2008. She has taught political science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock since 1992, teaching courses on American politics, including courses on presidential elections, political parties, and public opinion.
“We can no longer sit on the sidelines. We must step up and offer voters a true choice. Saline County is home to common sense values, and Tim Griffin is the leader we need to represent those values in Congress,” Clemmer said. “I am looking forward to helping Tim win in Saline County and become our next Congressman.”
Clemmer has been active in Arkansas politics since the late 1970s, including service as State Chairman of the Arkansas College Republicans, president of the Saline County Republican Women, faculty advisor to the UALR College Republicans and Republican National Convention Delegate. In 2008, Clemmer decided to run for public office and was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives. She is currently running for re-election.
Clemmer currently serves on the Judiciary Committee, Legislative Audit Committee, and the Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee. She also serves as Chair of the Children and Youth Subcommittee at the state legislature. She also serves as a state director of Women in Government.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 14 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
CONTACT: Kenneth Ryan James, (501) 766-2079 press@timgriffinforcongress.com
Commemorating Flag Day
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement to mark the observance of Flag Day:
“Whether raised over the White House or the school house, the Stars and Stripes unites our country. The flag has borne witness to our nation’s greatest triumphs and tragedies. The flag has traveled a long road. From Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima to Tranquility Base on the Moon, from the jerseys of our athletes to our military uniforms, our flag reminds us of our ideals and of the promise for tomorrow that America represents.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today called on House leaders to move forward, fulfill their responsibility and pass the annual budget resolution, which was due on April 15:
“Simply put, ‘if you can’t budget, you can’t govern.’ That was true in 2006 when Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) correctly criticized the GOP for its own budget woes, and it is true today with Rep. Spratt in charge of the Budget Committee. Americans want leadership in Congress and certainty that higher spending and ballooning debt will be brought under control. Without a budget, there is no check against runaway spending.
“The lack of a budget and lack of certainty shows a lack of leadership in Congress, and it is disrespectful of the taxpayer. With unemployment near 10% and a struggling economy, many families have had to cut their own budgets. Congress needs to take a cue, show taxpayers some respect and pass a common sense budget that ends the spending spree of years past.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
You are invited to join Second Congressional District candidate Tim Griffin at the Governor's Mansion on Friday, June 18, as he speaks to the Political Animals Club.
Lunch will be served in the Grand Hall of the Governor's Mansion beginning at 11:30 a.m. Following lunch, Tim will address attendees and take questions. The program concludes at 1 p.m.
Lunch costs $18 and is payable to the Political Animals Club.
Space is limited and reservations are required. Make your reservation today by emailing Steve Ronnel at SteveR@metalrecyclingcorp.com or calling Carrie Carter at (501) 374-9017. Reservations must be made by Wednesday.
We look forward to seeing you there!
WHAT: Tim Griffin speaking to the Political Animals Club
WHERE: Governor's Mansion - Grand Hall, 1800 Center Street, Little Rock
WHEN: Friday, June 18, 2010, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
COST: $18 per person, payable at the door to the Political Animals Club
PARKING: Parking is available inside the Mansion gates for those with handicapped parking permits. General parking is available on the city streets surrounding the Mansion. Mansion gates open at 11:15 am for this event.
About PAC
The Political Animals Club was founded in 1983 by Skip Rutherford as a non-partisan gathering of friends and colleagues who share a common interest in the fascinating and ever changing world of politics. The Political Animals Club remains one of Arkansas’ premier forums for candid dialogue on political subjects of local, state and national interest.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Thank you for your help, encouragement and support. Because of you, we won the Republican Primary three weeks ago. I am looking forward to running an issue-based campaign focused on innovative ideas and common sense solutions.
As we head towards November, we will continue to communicate our common sense conservative message of smaller and smarter government, lower taxes, reduced spending and private sector job creation. We will provide a clear choice for Arkansans who believe in American exceptionalism and understand that a misplaced reliance on government and less freedom is not the answer to our problems.
We are taking nothing for granted and must make sure we are well funded because you can rest assured my opponent will be. Will you continue to support our campaign financially? I need your continued help and invite you to contribute online.
Your help is not a luxury; it is essential. Together, we can build a new conservative majority. Thank you again for everything!
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin
P.S. We have a long way to go until November, and with you on our team, our campaign will be successful. Will you please help before the June 30 fundraising filing deadline?
Griffin Names Young Conservatives Chair, Vice-Chair
Two tapped to mobilize key group of future leaders
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the chair and vice-chair of his campaign's newest coalition: Young Conservatives for Griffin.
Little Rock financial analyst Burt Hicks will serve as the chairman, while Lyndsey Twidwell of Bryant will serve as vice-chair.
They will serve as the primary contacts for young voters in the Second District, helping Griffin’s campaign network, engage and mobilize this key group of voters in his bid to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
"I am happy to have both of them on our team,” Griffin said. “Burt has been a tremendous help to us in organizing events during the primary season, as well as helping us reach out to supporters via social media. Lyndsey is a longtime volunteer who has helped to build our grassroots support.”
"As we build our grassroots team for November, the support of young people is critical," Griffin added.
Hicks, the incoming chairman of the Central Arkansas Young Republicans (CAYR), is a corporate analyst for Simmons First National Corporation. A 2008 graduate of the University of Arkansas’s Sam M. Walton College of Business, he currently serves on the college’s alumni advisory council. This fall, Hicks will begin a joint degree program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law and the Clinton School of Public Service.
“Young people are concerned about jobs, higher taxes and a runaway debt that we will be forced to deal with,” Hicks said. “Tim Griffin will make sure our concerns are heard in Congress and will fight to ensure that we have the same opportunities for success our parents and grandparents had.”
Twidwell has been a Griffin campaign volunteer for five months, while balancing a full-time work schedule at Carlton-Bates and a full-time course load at UALR, majoring in political science. She was recently named a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society.
"The road towards replacing Speaker Pelosi runs through the Second Congressional District," Twidwell said. "The national debt, now over $13 trillion, must be dealt with. I will tell my friends and fellow young voters that a vote for Tim Griffin is a vote for our future because he will be fighting for us and his children too."
As part of Griffin's outreach to youth voters, several Facebook group pages have been created. Supporters are encouraged to join the following groups:
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Looks forward to issue-based campaign for Second District seat
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement congratulating state Sen. Joyce Elliott for winning the Second District Democratic nomination:
“I congratulate Sen. Elliott for winning her party’s nomination. Voters in the Second District deserve a serious debate on how we can create jobs, improve our economy and reduce the national debt. I look forward to running an issue-based campaign focused on innovative ideas and common sense solutions."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Vogelpohl to take helm, Adams will continue to advise
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced Little Rock-native Carl Vogelpohl will take over as campaign manager in his bid to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
Vogelpohl replaces Bryant Adams, who stepped down to focus on his upcoming marriage and new business opportunities. Adams will remain involved with the campaign as a senior advisor.
“Bryant is a good friend who was an integral part of our victory in the Republican Primary,” Griffin said. “He will continue to be a valued member of our team as we work toward winning in November.”
Vogelpohl transitions to the campaign manager role after serving as a senior advisor since the launch of the Griffin campaign in September 2009. He is the founder and principal of Little Rock-based Split Rail Consulting. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Vogelpohl is a veteran of Arkansas political campaigns, having managed or advised candidates at the local, state and federal levels.
“Carl has been with us since day one and was a tremendous help to us during the primary, especially with our grassroots and get-out-the-vote efforts,” Griffin said. “His talents will help us spread our positive message of common sense conservative values, private sector job creation, smaller government and reducing the national debt.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Says disappointing jobs numbers illustrate ‘misplaced’ reliance on government
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today released the following statement after the Labor Department reported an increase of 431,000 jobs (including 411,000 temporary Census positions), a 9.7% unemployment rate and 6.8 million long-term unemployed (jobless for 27 weeks or more), while only adding 41,000 private sector jobs for the month of May:
"I am pleased to learn 431,000 Americans have returned to work. But the fact that 95% of those jobs are temporary Census hires illustrates why a reliance on government to create jobs is misplaced, misguided and mistaken. The small number of private sector jobs added in May is evidence of the uncertainty employers feel for the future. When faced with the prospects of increased taxes by the end of the year, increased government regulation and increased costs thanks to the new health care law, how can we expect them to invest in creating jobs? We need a new approach that makes it easier to create jobs, not harder."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Primary rivals unite to elect conservative to Congress
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of Little Rock businessman and former congressional candidate Scott Wallace in his bid to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“For conservatives in Arkansas, 2010 is our chance, and I am standing with Tim Griffin to help him win in November,” Wallace said. “Arkansas is my home and our values need a voice in Congress. Tim will carry our voice to Washington.
“During my campaign, I became a grandfather. I ran because I was concerned about the legacy we will leave our children if we do not fight for what we believe in,” Wallace continued. “I know Tim, as a father of two, is concerned about that legacy as well. I know he will fight for what we believe in so his children, my grandchild and all our families can grow up in an America that is exceptional and blessed by God.”
“I am honored to have Scott’s endorsement,” Griffin said. “He is a man of strong faith who cares deeply for Central Arkansas and wants to see our common sense conservative values represented in Washington.
“Scott is a successful businessman who has created many jobs for Arkansans. He and I agree on the importance of private sector job creation, how Congress should be making things easier on entrepreneurs, not harder, and how a misplaced reliance on government is not the answer to fixing our economy,” Griffin added. “I am proud to know that we will be working together to elect a true conservative, so we can have a Congress that works for us, not against us.”
Wallace is a lifelong resident of Central Arkansas and owns Bruno’s Little Italy in Little Rock, as well as three other business ventures. He is also involved with numerous community activities and charity boards in Central Arkansas. He currently serves on the board of the Union Rescue Mission/Dorcas House
Wallace also serves as a volunteer reserve deputy sheriff in Pulaski County, spending hundreds of hours completing training and on patrol. He is also on the boards of the Arkansas State Police Foundation and the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission. He is a former member of the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board.
Wallace resides in Little Rock with his wife Tanja and their four daughters, and is active in the Summit Church in North Little Rock.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Rhoda a ‘major asset’ who will help spread campaign message
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today named longtime Clinton resident Dr. Johnny Rhoda as his campaign’s Van Buren County Chairman.
Rhoda, who also serves as the Republican Party of Arkansas’s Second Congressional District Chairman, will serve as the key campaign contact person for Griffin supporters in Van Buren County.
Griffin won Van Buren County in the May 18 Republican Primary with 76% of the vote.
“Johnny is a major asset to our campaign,” Griffin said. “I am honored to have him on my team. Johnny is a conservative leader in Arkansas, and I know he will be a great help in spreading our message of common sense conservative values to the voters of Van Buren County.”
Rhoda has been a member of the RPA since 1986, and has been a member of the RPA Executive Committee since 2004.
“Van Buren County is a conservative county, and we need a conservative leader like Tim Griffin to represent our values in Congress,” Rhoda said. “He will say ‘yes’ to Arkansas, not his party. Our voice and our values will be his priority.”
Rhoda is a veteran of the U.S. Army, honorably discharged holding the rank of captain. A former company commander in the 82nd Airborne, Rhoda looks forward to helping elect Griffin to Congress.
"As a veteran, I want to make sure the Second District continues to be represented by someone with military experience," Rhoda said. "With so few veterans in Congress, it is important we unite to elect one of our own. I look forward to speaking with fellow veterans about Tim, and how he will stand with us."
Rhoda, who holds a PhD in Business Administration from Belford University, has a history of business management lasting nearly 30 years. He is currently a director and the managing agent of Island Financial Group, P.L.L.C., in Clinton. He also serves on the board of Dawn International, Inc., and is chairman of the board for Word and Faith Christian Church, where he is also pastor. Rhoda also serves as superintendent of the Cornerstone Christian Academy in Clinton.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today named Arkansas Service Commission member Kelly Eichler of Little Rock as the campaign’s Pulaski County Chairman.
As county chairman, Eichler will serve as a point person for Pulaski County supporters. She will also provide leadership for the campaign’s get-out-the-vote effort.
“Kelly knows the importance of a well-run campaign organization. She is an important voice and trusted friend whose advice moves our campaign forward daily,” Griffin said. “I am proud to have her on our team.”
In 2008, Eichler ran for the District 38 seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives. She was defeated for the traditionally Democratic seat by less than 100 votes.
“I am supporting Tim because he is the type of common sense conservative leader we need representing us in Congress,” Eichler said. “We must have a well-organized and well-funded conservative candidate who can earn the trust of Arkansans regardless of political party. Tim Griffin has shown he is that candidate.”
Eichler was appointed to the Arkansas Service Commission in May 2009 by Gov. Mike Beebe. She is also a member of the foundation board of the Centers for Youth and Families in Little Rock.
After earning her law degree at UALR, Eichler worked as a deputy prosecutor and attorney ad litem, advocating for children in abuse and neglect cases.
A former criminal justice advisor to Gov. Mike Huckabee, Eichler served two terms on the Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence and was appointed by Huckabee to a seven-year term on the Arkansas Board of Corrections.
Eichler has also served as a Special Judge for the Circuit Court in Pulaski County and is a past president of the Forest Park Elementary PTA.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following Memorial Day statement:
“Today we honor what President Lincoln called ‘the last full measure of devotion’ and remember the men and women of our military who have given their lives to protect us, our freedoms and our republic. As we pause this Memorial Day to reflect on their sacrifice, I ask Arkansans to remember the families of our fallen heroes, and pray for God to bless them and the nation for whom they have given so much.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Iraq/Afghanistan veterans PAC lists Griffin in ‘OPERATION 10-IN-10’
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin was today named as one of ten select candidates as part of ‘OPERATION 10-IN-10,’ organized by the Vets for Freedom Political Action Committee (VFF-PAC), the largest Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans organization in America.
According to VFF-PAC, ‘OPERATION 10-IN-10’ is a “select list of ten endorsed candidates for Congressional office, all of which are Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who are viable challengers for competitive U.S. House races.”
The candidates selected for ‘OPERATION 10-IN-10’ are officers ranging from Colonel to Lieutenant. Griffin holds the rank of Major and is in his 13th year in the U.S. Army Reserve.
“In 2006 and 2008, there were only a few Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who legitimately had a chance to win House races. This year, there are ten—and we’re going to make sure they win.” said Pete Hegseth, Executive Director of VFF-PAC. “This is the beginning of a movement. America’s newest warrior class is running to take back Washington, and inject a much-needed dose of courage, honor, and principle into Capitol Hill. These men understand the threats we face as a nation, and what it takes to ensure our war-fighters and commanders in the field—especially in Iraq and Afghanistan—have the resources, strategy, and support they need to win.”
Griffin, who served in Iraq in 2006 and earned the endorsement of Vets for Freedom on April 13, said: “I am honored to be part of this group of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and look forward to serving with my fellow officers in the House next year. We will fight for our brothers and sisters in uniform, so they have the resources and support needed to win and job opportunities when we welcome them home.”
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after the national debt today eclipsed $13 trillion:
"This is a sad milestone that reminds us of the tremendous burden we are putting on our children and grandchildren. There is plenty of blame to go around, but the current administration and Congress are making things much, much worse. We need a Congress that is working for us to solve the debt problem, not working against us by approving hundreds of billions more in deficit spending.
"When facing an enormous debt, Arkansas families don’t look to borrow more. Instead, they look to cut back on expenses. Our government will eventually stop deficit spending – either by choice, or by having its credit card declined. We must demand that it be by choice and that it be now."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Says failure to pass budget shows lack of respect for taxpayers
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement in response to plans by the House leadership not to pass a federal budget before September:
“The House leadership’s failure to pass a budget is a failure to govern. It is disrespectful to the taxpayers of Arkansas - who make tough choices in order to balance their family budgets - for Congress to shirk its duties.
With no budget, there are no spending priorities and no restraints preventing Congress from further increasing our deficit and adding to the debt. I call on Speaker Pelosi to show leadership and schedule a budget vote. The American taxpayers deserve that much.”
On April 9, Griffin proposed a series of reforms entitled ‘Arkansas Values in Action.’ Among his proposals: suspending congressional pay when Congress fails to pass spending bills on time.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Thank you for your vote, and thank you for helping me win the Republican nomination to be your next congressman!
On primary night, you sent a clear message to Washington that Arkansas is ready to do its part to elect a new conservative majority in November.
As I told the crowd at our election night victory party: "This is only the beginning. This is not the end. ... November is a long way away and we have only just begun."
And November is our focus. Our campaign is already back on the trail because we will not cede any neighborhood, city or county in our effort to represent the common sense conservative values of the Second District.
It will take a team effort to elect a conservative in November. Will you consider one of the following ways you can stand with us?
With your continued support, we will celebrate again in November. With your help, we will have a congressman who works for us, not against us.
Thank you again!
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin
Tim Speaking with the Little Rock Media After Voting
May 18th, 2010
All four Little Rock television stations and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette were on hand as Tim voted at the Little Rock Fire Station #10 on Kavanaugh.
Afterwards, he spoke with the assembled media:
Cast Your Vote Today for Tim!
May 18th, 2010
Dear Friend,
Today is Election Day!
Today we are another step closer to our goal of helping elect a new conservative majority to Congress.
This morning I am asking you to make sure to go to the polls and fulfill a duty many around the world only dream about. I am also asking that when you perform that duty and cast that vote, you cast it for our positive, common sense conservative campaign.
We need to do our part in Arkansas to help retire Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Will you help us take a step closer to that goal by going to the polls and voting ‘Tim Griffin’?
Make sure to head to your polling place today to cast your vote. And, while you’re at it, make sure to bring your neighbors. To find your polling place, click here.
Thank you for all you have done to support my campaign. It has been a long road since September, but we still have a ways to go until November. With your help, and your vote, we can take the next step toward a new conservative majority in Congress.
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin
Remind Your Friends to Early Vote for Tim!
May 17th, 2010
Dear Friend,
Today is the last day of early voting in Arkansas, and I am asking you to stand with my campaign for common sense conservative values.
I need your help. Will you forward this to 10 of your friends to remind them to vote today?
"[O]f the two candidates in the Republican primary vying for the chance to succeed the good doctor in Congress, our pick is Tim Griffin. He’s a sharp, experienced, hardworking lawyer who would do well by his client - in this case, the good and diverse people of Central Arkansas."
We have also been fortunate to have earned the endorsement of conservatives across Arkansas, along with national veterans groups. To see a full list of our endorsements, click here.
Will you help us send a message to Speaker Nancy Pelosi? I am asking for your vote today so Arkansas can show the nation that it is willing to do its part to help elect a new conservative majority in Congress.
Here is a list of early voting locations that are open in the Second District today:
Conway County
Conway County Courthouse 4th Floor, 117 South Moose Street, Morrilton 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Faulkner County
Courthouse (Building North of Magic Eye Clinic) 813 Harkrider, Conway 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
P.S. Our campaign needs your help to bring more people to the polls. Will you do your part by forwarding this note to 10 of your friends?
Join Me at Our Election Night Victory Party!
May 16th, 2010
Dear Friend,
Just a matter of hours!
Very soon, we will have taken our first step toward a new conservative majority in Congress, and we have you to thank for it! Will you please join us for our Election Night Victory Party in Little Rock at the Crowne Plaza Hotel?
Griffin: Arkansas Republican leader 'will be sorely missed'
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement in remembrance of Jim Burnett, Republican Party of Arkansas National Committeeman:
"Jim Burnett was a good friend and his family is in my thoughts and prayers. Jim was not only a servant to Arkansans, but served his nation as President Reagan's director of the National Transportation Safety Board. His thoughtfulness and kind demeanor will be sorely missed."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Griffin offers thanks and praise to all in uniform
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement to mark Armed Forces Day:
“Our military is the greatest in the world because of the servicemember who puts on their uniform everyday and performs their sworn duty. That commitment to service is part of what makes America exceptional.
“I thank my brothers and sisters in uniform who are standing their posts across the globe today. I also thank their families who sacrifice by supporting their loved ones as they protect our freedoms.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
In The News: "For Tim Griffin" - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
May 15th, 2010
Note: This is Griffin's third major endorsement of the week leading up to the May 18 Primary. He received the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (May 12) and the American Conservative Union Political Action Committee (May 14).
FOR TIM GRIFFIN IN THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Saturday, May 15, 2010
"... Of the two candidates in the Republican primary vying for the chance to succeed the good doctor in Congress, our pick is Tim Griffin. He’s a sharp, experienced, hardworking lawyer who would do well by his client-in this case, the good and diverse people of Central Arkansas.
Mr. Griffin is a major in the Army Reserve, and a veteran of the Iraqi war. He’s a former U.S. attorney and served in the Bush White House. Which is what a lot of kneejerk liberals are going to hold against him. Unfairly. No, he’s not exactly a newcomer at politics, an occupation that, you may have heard, ain’t beanbag. And he can play it-hard. Which is another reason you’d want him representing your interests, and the country’s, in Washington.
On the issues, Major Griffin seems to be right-on, and we do mean right.
On taxes: He says tax relief would spur the economy. (Check.) Could we start, pretty please, with getting rid of the death tax and then moving on to other instances of double taxation that only hobble the economy?
On the card-check bill (that’s the one that would pretty much eliminate the secret ballot in elections to unionize a workplace), Mr. Griffin is agin it. He seems to think the secret ballot is something more than a small inconvenience to be removed at the whim of union bosses. (Check.)
On energy: He’s against cap-and-trade legislation, a Rube Goldberg mess of regulations that would probably do no real good, but would certainly hurt or at least complicate the lives of this state’s farmers and businessmen. So he’s agin it, too. (Check.) Though he’s all for ways to make this country energy-independent. (Check again.)
On national security: Major Griffin says we need to make certain Iraq and Afghanistan are able to govern themselves before leaving these countries in the lurch. (Check.) Some of us would feel that way whether the commanderin-chief was a Republican or a Democrat. It’s the national interestand national security that matter, not partisan politics.
Tim Griffin is pro-life, pro-free trade and prosecuring the border. (Check, check, and check.)
He’s also savvy enough to navigate the halls of Congress, and is unlikely to just go around spouting off, which would be an improvement over some congressmen from Arkansas. (Can you say Marion Berry?)
...
But when it comes to this election, and deciding which candidate in the GOP primary would best represent the Second Congressional District of Arkansas in Congress, that would be Tim Griffin."
Griffin called ‘clear conservative choice’ by pre-eminent grassroots organization
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced he has earned the endorsement of the American Conservative Union Political Action Committee, organizers of the annual CPAC gathering of conservatives, in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“Tim Griffin is the clear conservative choice for Congress in Arkansas’s Second District,” said ACU PAC Chairman David A. Keene. “As a small business owner, Tim Griffin is well aware of how the present system of taxes and regulation harm economic growth. He is committed to reigning in the reckless spending that has produced trillion dollar deficits, to fight for protection of the unborn and preserve our Second Amendment rights. I urge conservatives to support Tim Griffin in the Republican Primary on May 18.”
“To receive the endorsement of the nation’s oldest and largest conservative organization is an honor,” Griffin said. “ACU PAC’s support is thanks to the grassroots efforts of conservative Arkansans who want a new conservative majority in Washington."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Calls on Congress to ‘get out of the way’ of the private sector
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced he has earned the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“We’re endorsing Griffin because of his commitment to standing up for the people of Arkansas,” said Bill Miller, the U.S. Chamber's senior vice president and political director, in a press release. “He is an invaluable leader on important business issues. We’re confident that while in Congress, Griffin will look out for businesses of all sizes.”
“I am honored to have the support and endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,” Griffin said. “Americans are facing the harsh reality that nearly 10 percent of our fellow citizens are out of work and a record 6.7 million of them have been so for over six months. Arkansas families and small businesses are continuing to ask ‘where are the jobs?’ But instead of jobs, we are seeing more government spending, higher national debt and increased government intervention, all while new tax increases – including a value-added tax – are being openly discussed.
“We must do away with this misplaced reliance on government to create jobs,” Griffin added. “Congress needs to start working for us, not against us. It needs to get out of the way and let the private sector create the jobs that will strengthen our economy.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Thank you for your continued support of our positive campaign for common sense conservative values.
Sadly, there are those opposed to our positive message of less government, more freedom and private sector job creation. Last night, vandals painted their graffiti over our campaign signs in Little Rock and Conway.
Instead of debating the issues, the vandals resort to criminal acts. I'm asking you to help us send a message to the vandals. Show them you reject their actions by voting in the May 18 Primary. You can also cast an early vote through May 17.
Thank you for your support! Your vote will show the vandals that our positive campaign will not only win on May 18, but in November as well.
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin
P.S. As conservatives, we have a chance to make history in Arkansas, and we have you to thank for it. Please stand with us by going to the polls, either during early voting or on May 18.
Maumelle City Attorney says Griffin “will be an excellent servant”
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of Maumelle City Attorney JaNan Arnold Davis in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“I want a conservative leader representing our Arkansas values in Congress, and Tim Griffin is that leader,” Davis said. “Tim has run a positive campaign, and has a firm grasp of the issues important to conservatives in the district. If his well-organized grassroots campaign is any indication, Tim will be an excellent servant to the people of Central Arkansas – which is what we need this election.”
“I am grateful to have the support of JaNan, who has earned the trust of the citizens of Maumelle to represent their interests,” Griffin said. “I look forward to working with her on ways we can partner together to best benefit Maumelle and the Second District as a whole.”
Davis was born in Arkadelphia and graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 1994. A 1997 graduate of the UALR Law School, Davis was the first elected City Attorney in July of 2001.
JaNan is also General Counsel for Little Rock-based Corporate Transit of America, and is of counsel with the law firm of Rainwater, Holt & Sexton in Little Rock where her practice primarily focuses on the area of civil rights defense.
She is married to John Davis. They have three daughters and are active members of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Hutchcroft calls on conservatives ‘to stand with Tim’
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today named Ted Hutchcroft of Morrilton as the campaign’s Conway County Chairman.
As county chairman, Hutchcroft will lead the effort to organize and mobilize voters for Griffin.
“I am honored to have Ted’s support,” Griffin said. “He is deeply involved in his community, and I look forward to working with Ted to secure the vote of conservatives in Conway County.”
Hutchcroft is the Chairman of the Arkansas State Library Board, having been appointed by Governor Mike Huckabee, and is a State Committeeman for the Conway County Republican Committee.
“I want Tim Griffin representing my family in the United States Congress,” Hutchcroft said. “He is a conservative leader who will represent the common sense conservative values of Conway County, the Second District and Arkansas. I am proud to be working to elect someone who will stop Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s agenda, and I am asking all conservatives in Conway County to stand with Tim on election day.”
Hutchcroft came to Arkansas in 1986, working for Winrock International on Petit Jean Mountain. He is the former president of the Friends of the Conway County Library and was host for the library's "Lunch and Learn" cable access program for eight years. Hutchcroft also frequently contributes stories to the Petit Jean Country Headlight.
Hutchcroft helped organize the Petit Jean Mountain Community Association in 1998 and is the editor of its quarterly newsletter, The Petit Jean Mountain-aire.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
You don't have to wait until May 18 to cast your vote for Tim Griffin! You can do it beginning at 8 a.m. on May 3 as part of Early Voting in Arkansas.
Early voting runs through May 17. Stand with Tim and show how the Second District is ready to do its part to elect a new conservative majority to Congress!
Conway County (501) 354-9621
Courthouse 4th Floor 117 South Moose Street, Morrilton
May 3rd – May 15th: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 17th 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Faulkner County (501) 450-4909
Courthouse 813 Harkrider, Conway (Building North of Magic Eye Clinic)
May 3rd – May 17th: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday May 8 and 15th – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Faulkner County Library 1900 Tyler Street, Conway
May 3rd – May 17th Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NO SATURDAY VOTING AT THIS LOCATION
Perry County (501) 889-5126
Courthouse 310 W. Main Street, Perryville
May 3rd – May 15th: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 17th 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pulaski County (501) 340-8500
Sue Cowan Williams Library 1800 S. Chester, Little Rock
May 3rd – May 15th: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Weekdays Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dee Brown Library 6325 Baseline Road, Little Rock
May 3rd – May 15th: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Roosevelt Thompson Library 38 Rahling Cir, Little Rock
May 3rd – May 15th: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
William F. Laman Library 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock
May 3rd – May 15th: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Jacksonville Community Ctr 5 Municipal Dr., Jacksonville
May 3rd – May 15th: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Jess Odom Community Ctr 1100 Edgewood Dr., Maumelle
May 3rd – May 15th: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Jack Evans Senior Citizen Ctr 2301 Thornhill Drive, Sherwood
May 3rd – May 15th: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sidney S. McMath Library 2100 John Barrow Rd, Little Rock
May 3rd – May 15th: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pulaski County Regional Bldg 501. W. Markham, Little Rock
May 3rd – May 15th: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 17th 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saline County (501) 303-5630
Voter Building 221 North Main Street, Benton
May 3rd – May 15th: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 17th 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
First Pentecostal 4200 Highway 5 North, Bryant
May 3rd – May 15th: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 17th No Voting Here
Van Buren County (501) 745-4140
Courthouse Annex 1414 Highway 65, Suite 131, Clinton
May 3rd – May 15th: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 17th 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
White County (501) 279-6204
Courthouse 315 N Spruce, Searcy
May 3rd - May 15th: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2010, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Temple Baptist Church 1803 Highway Avenue North, Bald Knob
May 3 - May 4: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Beebe City Hall 321 Elm Street, North Beebe
May 5 - May 6: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Yell County (479) 495-4850
Danville Courthouse 101 E. 5th Street, Danville
May 3rd – May 15th: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 17th 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Dardanelle Courthouse 106 Union Street, Dardanelle
May 3rd – May 15th: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 17th 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement regarding the severe weather that affected Arkansas on Friday night:
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of last night's storms and their families. I mourn with the families of those who lost their loved ones. In light of the damage caused by the severe weather, my campaign will assist this weekend in the cleanup. I am also asking our campaign volunteers and supporters to assist in the cleanup efforts in their communities this weekend."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Says Pelosi’s runaway spending must be stopped ‘now’
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin, announced his campaign’s first television advertisement, entitled “Grandfather,” to run on Central Arkansas broadcast and cable television outlets beginning today.
Title: “Grandfather” TELEVISION (0:30)
GRIFFIN (Voice Over): In World War One, he was 22 years old.
GRIFFIN (On Camera): He left Arkansas for France believing America was the greatest country on Earth.
GRIFFIN (Voice Over): My grandfather was right about that.
ANNOUNCER: Tim Griffin. As a soldier, he defended our nation. Now he’s the conservative candidate for Congress.
ANNOUNCER: Tim Griffin.
GRIFFIN (Voice Over): Nancy Pelosi is spending us into bankruptcy.
GRIFFIN (On Camera): We have to stop her now – in this election.
ANNOUNCER: Conservative Tim Griffin.
GRIFFIN (On Camera): I’m Tim Griffin and I approved this message.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Thank you! Thank you so much for your support! We are approaching the May 18 primary and must not rest until that first hurdle is cleared!
On April 15, we showed we have the support of grassroots activists by defeating our primary opponent by double-digit margins in two straw polls.
But we are taking nothing for granted and must win the Republican Primary on May 18! As we hit the home stretch toward the primary, will you help us keep our incredible momentum going by supporting us financially?
Early voting begins on May 3 and we will not cede any street, neighborhood, city or county in order to elect a new conservative majority. Will you:
Sign up to be a grassroots volunteer, or invite your friends to join our team?
As conservatives, we have a chance to make history in Arkansas, and we have you to thank for it. Thank you for your support! We have to win on May 18, and I am asking for your financial support so we can win the primary and look toward November.
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin
P.S. Please consider a financial contribution of $25, $50, $100 or $500 to help us clear the first hurdle of the May 18 primary! Then on to November!
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced longtime White County resident and civic leader Gary Laney as campaign chairman for White County.
As chairman, Laney will head the effort to organize, mobilize and communicate with White County voters to build grassroots support for Tim Griffin as the next Second District Congressman.
“I am honored to have Gary on our team,” Griffin said. “He is a leader in the community and will be an important asset as we reach out to voters in White County who want a congressman that will protect Arkansans and the Fayetteville Shale Play by opposing the cap and trade energy tax.”
“I believe in the policies that Tim Griffin is actively supporting, and I feel the need to have a part in impacting the futures of my children and grandchildren,” Laney said. “I know Tim will work hard to change the direction this country is headed. He can provide the common sense conservative leadership needed to help America get on the right course during this critical time in our history.
“As a fellow veteran, I also know the importance of having one of our own in Congress,” Laney said. “We need someone like Tim fighting for veterans and all the families of Central Arkansas.”
Laney has lived in White County for 26 years and is currently a business development officer at First Community Bank in Searcy. A former manager with Entergy Corporation, Laney completed his 33-year career with the company in 2003. He currently serves on the Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Career Path Advisory Board at Arkansas State University, Searcy.
Laney served honorably in the United States Army Reserve and Arkansas National Guard, reaching the rank of Sergeant. He serves on Little Rock Air Force Base Community Council, and previously served on the LRAFB Executive Council. Laney is currently an Honorary Commander at LRAFB.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
"Griffin's superior organization was in evidence -- his signs lined the street leading to the law school and the crowd was well salted with backers wearing his campaign stickers."
Calls President’s policies a ‘misplaced reliance on government’
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today scored a decisive debate victory at the UALR William H. Bowen School of Law, drawing a sharp contrast between himself and his opponent in the May 18 Republican Primary.
In the debate hosted by the Bowen Young Republicans chapter, Griffin focused on the need for private sector job creation, calling the policies of President Obama a “misplaced reliance on government,” while explaining how his campaign has the grassroots and financial support to win in 2010.
“Our campaign has earned the financial support of hundreds of Arkansans, the grassroots support of those in the Tea Party movement and national recognition as one of the best opportunities to turn a Democratic seat into a conservative one,” Griffin said.
On April 15, Griffin won two separate TEA Party Straw Polls held in Little Rock and Saline County by double-digit margins.
He enters the run up to the May 18 Republican Primary with $404,363.31 cash on hand.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Says ‘We need a well-organized, well-funded conservative’ to win in 2010
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of former Congressional candidate, Faulkner County resident and current Arkansas House District 46 candidate David Meeks.
“Today, I am asking every conservative in the Second District to get behind Tim Griffin for Congress and not only vote for him, but help him win the primary on May 18,” Meeks said.
“This primary is important. We need a well-organized, well-funded conservative in order to win in November against the Obama/Pelosi machine,” Meeks continued. “I believe that Tim has shown he is the best candidate to do just that. More importantly, he has shown he has Arkansas conservative values and will represent the people of the Second District, not Washington.”
“I am honored to have David’s support,” Griffin said. “He has an optimistic outlook of Arkansas’s future and continues to campaign for common sense conservative values that need representation in Little Rock and Washington.
“As I said when David chose to run for the Arkansas House of Representatives, ‘we are part of a team which must work together to elect representatives who are working for us, not against us,’” Griffin said. “I am glad to have David on our team and look forward to campaigning with him for the May 18 Republican Primary and on through the general election.”
Meeks released the following statement:
Why I Am Endorsing Tim Griffin for Congress
When I withdrew from the 2nd Congressional District race to seek the Arkansas House District 46 seat, it was my intention to promote both candidates and then on May 19th help unite the grassroots conservatives around the winner of the primary.
However, there are several things that have happened over the past couple of months that have led me to come out and endorse Tim Griffin for Congress.
First- As a Veteran myself, I believe we need more veterans in Congress. Tim is the only veteran in the race and I believe best understands the issues veterans face.
Second- Tim has run a positive campaign that has been focused on the issues that are important to the people of the 2nd District. He is not only standing up and saying No to Pelosi’s reckless agenda, but also providing free market solutions to help get our country back on the right track.
Third- Because neither Republican candidate in the 2nd District race has held office, there is no voting record to look at. Tim has led the way in showing the people of the 2nd District that he is willing to hold himself accountable to the people by signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and then came out with his Arkansas Values in Action reforms.
Fourth- From Erick Erikson of Red State to former Congressmen Ed Bethune and Jay Dickey, and current State Legislators Jane English and Jonathan Dismang, Tim has earned the endorsements from some of the top conservatives in the country and the state.
Lastly and most importantly- In the two straw polls that were recently taken in the 2nd District, Tim won both. This shows me he has the grassroots Tea Party support that is needed to win in November.
This primary is important. We need a well-organized, well-funded conservative in order to win in November against the Obama/Pelosi machine. I believe that Tim has shown he is the best candidate to do just that. More importantly, he has shown he has Arkansas conservative values and will represent the people of the 2nd District, not Washington.
Today I am asking every conservative in the 2nd District to get behind Tim Griffin for Congress and not only vote for him, but help him win the primary on May 18th.
Here to Serve,
David Meeks
About Tim Griffin Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Says 12-point straw poll ‘a victory for conservative Arkansans'
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after winning Thursday’s Secure Arkansas Tea Party straw poll, 56% to 44%:
“Yesterday’s straw poll win, coupled with our campaign’s fundraising total, shows we have the momentum, organization and resources to win the nomination next month and the election in November. But, more importantly, the result is a victory for conservative Arkansans who want a Congress that will work for them, not against them. I am thankful to have earned the support of the conservative activists who rallied to tell Speaker Pelosi and President Obama they are tired of the runaway spending, increasing debt and growing government that is negatively affecting the families of the Second District.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Stands with fellow servicemen, says ‘we can’t wait until 2012’
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin, announced a new radio advertisement - the campaign’s second - entitled “Our Duty,” to run on Central Arkansas radio stations beginning today.
Title: “Our Duty” RADIO (1:00)
GRIFFIN: They’re stationed in 150 countries all around the world: American soldiers, sailors and airmen on duty today…defending our freedom. They stand guard because they believe this is the greatest country in the world. I’m Tim Griffin and I think they’re right. That’s why I’ve spent 13 years in the Army Reserve…and that’s why I’m running for Congress.
ANNCR: Arkansas Conservative Tim Griffin.
GRIFFIN: Our country is headed in the wrong direction…and we are all being called to put it back on track. Left-wing politicians like Nancy Pelosi are piling up a national debt that will bury our children. I need your help to stop them. It’s our duty.
ANNCR: Arkansas Conservative Tim Griffin.
GRIFFIN: We can’t wait until 2012 to put the brakes on President Obama’s agenda. We have to do it now. This year. In this election for Congress.
GRIFFIN: I’m Tim Griffin. I approved this message, and I’m asking for your support in the Republican Primary on May 18.
ANNCR: Paid for by Griffin for Congress.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
LITTLE ROCK - Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced his campaign raised $183,765.41 for the first quarter of 2010.
Griffin’s first quarter fundraising pushes the total raised since the start of his campaign to $575,527.99.
“Our fundraising success is thanks to hundreds of Arkansans who want their elected officials - and the Congress - to work for them, not against them,” Griffin said. “I am humbled by the generosity of Arkansans who support our campaign to elect a common sense conservative in the Second District and a new conservative majority to replace Nancy Pelosi as speaker.
“Our campaign is growing daily, and we continue to build momentum,” Griffin added. “I will continue to discuss the issues important to the people of Central Arkansas: private sector job creation, controlling runaway spending and the debt, and making government a smaller part of our lives."
To date, Griffin’s campaign has received 1,340 contributions. Of that total, 953 (71.1%) have come from individuals in Arkansas.
He enters the run up to the May 18 Republican Primary with $404,363.31 cash on hand.
About Tim Griffin Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Join Tim and conservatives from all over Arkansas this afternoon at the State Capitol to rally against the the exploding debt, runaway spending and increased size of government that we must fund through higher taxes.
Let's send the message to Speaker Pelosi and President Obama that we are Taxed Enough Already!
We look forward to seeing you from 5-7 p.m., as we join together to demand a Congress who will work for us, not against us.
There will also be a Straw Poll held where you can show your support for Tim as the next congressman from the Second District! We need to show Speaker Pelosi that Central Arkansas is ready to do its part to elect a new conservative majority.
Your support of Tim is critical to make sure the Speaker gets our message!
To vote in the straw poll, you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Arkansas Driver's License. If you are planning to come, will you let us know by contacting our office at (501) 353-0899 or emailing us at info@timgriffinforcongress.com?
See you this afternoon!
Stand With Tim Tomorrow!
April 14th, 2010
Dear Friends,
Tomorrow afternoon is Tax Day, and conservatives from all over Arkansas will gather at the State Capitol to rally against the runaway spending and rampant growth of government that we must fund through higher taxes.
We're coming together to tell Speaker Pelosi and President Obama that we are Taxed Enough Already!
Please join us tomorrow from 5-7 p.m., and stand with conservatives across our state and nation who are tired of being ignored and want a Congress who will work for us, not against us.
I'm also asking for your support in the Straw Poll being held that day. Your vote is important to show that we're ready to do our part to elect a conservative to Congress and retire Speaker Pelosi.
To vote in the straw poll, you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Arkansas Driver's License. If you are planning to come, will you let us know by contacting our office at (501) 353-0899 or emailing us at info@timgriffinforcongress.com?
100,000-member Vets for Freedom says Griffin ‘demonstrates the best of America’s newest warrior class’
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced he has earned the endorsement of the largest Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans organization in America, Vets for Freedom.
“I am truly honored to be endorsed by those with whom I have served,” Griffin said. “Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are the latest in a proud tradition of servicemen and women who have given their best to our nation. As your next Congressman, I will lead the fight to ensure veterans are paid the due they have earned, and our brothers and sisters still deployed are given the resources to win.
According to Vets for Freedom, “Tim will make an immediate impact on Capitol Hill, by adding a much-needed veterans perspective to crucial national security issues.”
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Monday night, KTHV profiled Tim during its 6 p.m. newscast. In case you missed it, here is the story that was broadcast:
Join Me at the Tea Party Straw Poll!
April 12th, 2010
Dear Friends,
I am inviting you to join me and fellow Arkansas conservatives at the Tax Day Tea Party at the Arkansas State Capitol on Thursday, April 15 to help send a message to Speaker Pelosi and President Obama: We're Taxed Enough Already!
On that day, there will be a straw poll for the Second District race. Voting will take place between 5 - 7 p.m. I am asking for your support in the straw poll so we can let everyone know that we here in the Second District are ready to do our part to elect a new conservative majority to Congress.
To vote in the straw poll, you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Arkansas Driver's License. If you are planning to come, will you let us know by contacting our office at (501) 353-0899 or emailing us at info@timgriffinforcongress.com?
We need a Congress that works for us, not against us, and we need a Congressman who will lead the fight for common sense conservative values - the values I learned growing up in Arkansas.
I look forward to seeing you on Thursday!
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin
39 Days: Please Volunteer Now!
April 9th, 2010
Dear Friends,
We are just 39 days away from the May 18 Republican primary! Thanks to your grassroots support, we are in a great position to win the nomination and take on Speaker Pelosi's pick to keep the Second District in her column.
We need your help this weekend and every weekend to continue our momentum towards winning next month and again in November. Will you sign up for our Griffin Grassroots Team today? We are recruiting volunteers to go door to door (no door knocking required) and deliver yard signs to every neighborhood, city and county of the Second District.
It is important that we nominate the conservative candidate with the finances, organization and grassroots support to face the negative attack machine Speaker Pelosi's allies will bring to Arkansas. Your volunteer support is critical to ensure we send a common sense conservative to Congress.
P.S. The stakes have never been higher, and with your help we have a chance to begin a new conservative majority and take the Speaker’s gavel from Nancy Pelosi. Please sign up to volunteer today! Your support is critical to our victory in November.
Griffin Announces ‘Arkansas Values in Action’ Reforms
Details how he will bring ‘real transparency and accountability’ to Second District seat
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the details of his “Arkansas Values in Action” reforms to bring more accountability and transparency to Central Arkansas’s seat in Congress.
“Politics and business as usual are unacceptable to the people of the Second District,” Griffin said. “In 2010 we have the opportunity to elect a Congress that will work for us, not against us. As your next congressman I will lead the fight to take back the Hill and offer real transparency and accountability for the Second District.”
Griffin offered comments on the following points of his reforms:
No to the Congressional Pension: “It is a privilege to serve the people of Arkansas in Congress; it is not about earning perks. I will not accept a congressional pension when elected. American taxpayers already pay too much to fund government; there is no need for them to pay for my life after I return home from serving as a citizen legislator. Currently, a Member of Congress is fully vested in the pension plan after five years; I will work to pass legislation that brings the congressional pension plan in line with other federal employees.”
Yes to Suspending Congressional Pay: “Congress ought to pass appropriations (spending) bills on time, every year. When it doesn’t, Member's pay should be suspended until the bills are passed. Congress' now-routine failure to pass spending bills on time leads to massive omnibus spending bills that get scant debate on the floor due in large part to their size, making them an easy target for wasteful earmarks. Congress needs to follow its own rules!”
No to Automatic Congressional Pay Raise: “The automatic ‘cost of living’ adjustment for Members of Congress is an insult to the struggling families and record long-term jobless in our country. I will not accept the automatic pay raise. I will offer legislation to do away with it and require any increase in compensation to be voted on publicly.”
Yes to the 72-hour Rule: “Transparency is what Arkansans are demanding from their elected officials and non-emergency legislation should be posted online for public review at least 72 hours prior to a vote. As your congressman, I will support an amendment to the House rules to require a 72-hour online review window for legislation and conference reports.”
Yes to Self-Imposed Term Limits: “Our Republic was created with ‘citizen legislators’ in mind, not career ones. I will support a Constitutional amendment to limit the terms one can serve in Congress. Furthermore, I pledge to limit myself to 6 terms (or 12 years) in the House, the duration supported by many in the Tea Party movement.”
No to Earmarks: “The earmark process has led to the corruption of our system. As your next congressman, I will oppose earmarks. Proposed spending projects should undergo a thorough and transparent authorization and appropriations process to determine their worthiness.”
Yes to Frequent Town Halls: “I will hold frequent town hall meetings in every county of the Second District to ensure accountability and transparency. I will be accessible to constituents and make an appointment to visit with them where they live instead of asking them to make an appointment with my office.”
Yes to Arkansas, Not Party: “I will vote for the common sense conservative values that we hold dear in Arkansas – values which are being ignored in Washington. As your next congressman, the voice of Arkansans will be my priority.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement in reaction to the Department of Labor’s report that the nation’s unemployment rate stayed at 9.7 percent and that the long-term unemployed – without work for 27 weeks or more – represent a record 44.1% of the total jobless:
“Where are the jobs? In the year since the ‘stimulus’ became law, we have lost three million jobs, the jobless rate remains near ten percent and unemployment in Arkansas is up nearly a full point since last year. Speaker Pelosi and President Obama have clearly not delivered on the promises made when they forced their trillion-dollar boondoggle on to the American people.
“Government is squeezing employers with tax increases and higher costs, killing sustainable private sector job creation. We must elect a new conservative majority to Congress in order to replace today’s job-killing agenda. As your congressman, I will lead the fight for a pro-growth agenda that honors and encourages the hard work and entrepreneurship of our people – because they are the true key to our recovery.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Says visit from national conservative leader a testament to local grassroots support
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following state welcoming House Republican Whip Eric Cantor to Little Rock in support of Griffin’s campaign to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder:
“I am proud to welcome Rep. Cantor to the Second District and am honored to have his support. Rep. Cantor believes in our campaign because he’s witnessed the tremendous amount of grassroots support our campaign has received from conservative Arkansans who want to take their government back and have a Congress that works for them, not against them.
“Rep. Cantor helped lead the fight to stop Speaker Pelosi’s health care bill. Following its passage, it is clear that Arkansans can no longer afford to have her in charge. The Second District is key to building a new conservative majority in Congress so that leaders like Rep. Cantor can be a check against the policies of the current administration. I look forward to the opportunity of working with Rep. Cantor as your next congressman.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Says removing Speaker Pelosi from power ‘starts here in Arkansas’
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin, announced a new radio advertisement, entitled “Second Mortgage,” to run on Central Arkansas radio stations beginning today.
Title: “Second Mortgage” RADIO (1:00)
GRIFFIN: One hundred fifteen thousand four hundred forty nine dollars. That’s the size of every taxpayer’s share of the national debt. It’s like a second mortgage…and it’ll be worse for our kids. I’m Tim Griffin and I’m running for Congress to stop the problem.
ANNCR: Arkansas conservative Tim Griffin.
GRIFFIN: Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama have taken our country too far, too fast and in entirely the wrong direction. Our nation simply cannot wait until the next presidential election to make a change. We have to get rid of Nancy Pelosi now….and that starts here in Arkansas.
ANNCR: Arkansas conservative Tim Griffin.
GRIFFIN: The government needs to do less, spend less, and borrow less. That means having a congressman who knows how to say “no.” And that’s exactly the kind of Congressman I will be.
ANNCR: This is your chance to push back, Arkansas. Help Tim Griffin get rid of Nancy Pelosi. Log on to TimGriffinForCongress.com.
GRIFFIN: I’m Tim Griffin and I approved this message.
ANNCR: Paid for by Griffin for Congress
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Six-Term White County JP says Griffin needed to ‘represent Arkansas’s conservative values’
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of six-term White County Justice of the Peace Ron Gibbs (R – Searcy) in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“After what happened last week in Washington, it is clear to me that we need Tim Griffin to represent Arkansas’s conservative values in Congress. I know he will be a conservative leader who will stand for the people of Searcy, White County and Arkansas. I will work to elect Tim Griffin to be my congressman and I ask all conservatives in White County to join me,” Gibbs said.
"Ron is a true servant to the people of White County and I am honored to earn his endorsement,” Griffin said. “It is important that conservatives in Arkansas work together to take our government back by electing congressmen who will work for us, not against us.
“I look forward to working with Ron on common sense ways to promote private sector jobs and energy exploration in White County,” Griffin said.
Gibbs, a local property manager, is a former six-term District 13 JP, having served from 1991-2002. In 2010, he became the only candidate to file for the District 13 seat and will begin his seventh term on the Quorum Court in 2011.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Over 100 people, many supporting Tim by wearing his sticker, gathered at the Republican Pary of Arkansas Headquarters for the kickoff to the 2010 election year.
Part of the kick-off involved some painting and planting to give the headquarters a "fresh-face". Tim and his daughter got involved in the work party by planting some flowers.
We're always looking to add members to the Griffin Grassroots Team. If you want to do your part to help elect a new conservative majority, make sure to Get Involved today!
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after reports surfaced of a threatening letter sent to Rep. Vic Snyder, targeting him for his vote on the recently-passed healthcare legislation:
“Sending an anonymous letter threatening Rep. Snyder over his vote is an act of cowardice. I condemn the threat of violence against Rep. Snyder and threats against other elected officials.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Tim had a great meeting today with the Morrilton Kiwanis Club at Bonanza.
He spoke on private sector job creation, the threat of the national debt and American exceptionalism to members who all took several of our push cards home with them.
Tim has promised to not cede any county, city or neighborhood in this campaign to build a new conservative majority in Congress.
Will you stand with him today? Make sure to Get Involved!
Maumelle Conservative Coalition
March 24th, 2010
A great crowd arrived to listen to Tim at the Maumelle Conservative Coalition last night.
The group is continuing to grow, and they are motivated to help elect a new conservative majority to Congress next year.
Several supporters were in attendance, including Maj. Gen. William Page (USA, Ret.), the chairman of the Veterans for Griffin coalition, and longtime Republican activist Phyllis Kincannon.
We also took several requests for campaign yard signs, and handed out a few as well.
If you want to show your support for Tim at your home or business, make sure to Get Involved and make your yard sign request today!
Little Rock Luncheon
March 24th, 2010
Maumelle Meet & Greet Lunch
March 23rd, 2010
Cory and Jill Cox will be hosting a meet & greet lunch for Tim this Saturday in Maumelle.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Tim Griffin Fish Fry
March 23rd, 2010
We look forward to seeing you on April 2nd for a Fish Fry with Tim Griffin hosted by Paul Herrod.
See you then!
Help Me Repeal It!
March 22nd, 2010
Dear Friend,
Late last night, Speaker Pelosi and the Congress ignored the will of the American people by passing an over-reaching, trillion dollar health care bill that will result in more debt, more spending and more government involvement in our lives. Even more disturbing, many in Congress didn’t read the bill and have no idea what they voted for. Also, the truth is they have no idea how much it will ultimately cost. Will you help me with a contribution of $10, $25, $50, or $100? There are only ten days before a critical fundraising deadline, and your generous contribution is needed! You can click here to donate in just seconds.
What we really need are private sector solutions to reforming health care, not more government bureaucrats and fewer individual choices.
As your congressman, I will respect your common sense conservative values. In January I signed a pledge to repeal the health care bill if it passed, replacing it with real reforms that will lead to lower costs without growing the reach of government into our lives. When I get to the House, I will help lead the charge to take the Hill back and undo Speaker Pelosi’s big government takeover of our health care system. But I can’t do it alone. I need your help.
What can you do? Help me get elected and build a new conservative majority. In order to do that, we need to continue building a strong campaign. To do that, we need your financial help. Please click here to make an online donation now.
Just last week The Washington Post said that our race was one of the ten best chances across the country to take seats away from Speaker Pelosi. Arkansas’s Second District is the front line in the fight for a new conservative majority in Washington. Will you do your part to win our fight? Please make your contribution of $10, $25, $50, or $100 today and let Speaker Pelosi know her time is running out.
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin
P.S. Your generous gift of $10, $25, $50, or $100 is critical in our efforts take the majority away from Nancy Pelosi, and put it in the hands of conservative leaders who will stand for us.
Griffin Stands By Early Pledge to Repeal Health Care Bill
Higher taxes, unsustainable spending and hit to Arkansas budget among reasons to repeal
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin, the first candidate in the district to sign the Club for Growth “Repeal It! Pledge,” today called for the repeal of the newly passed health care bill:
“We need health care reform, but this isn’t it. In January I signed the pledge to repeal any health care bill passed by Speaker Pelosi’s House and enacted into law. After the passage of this flawed bill, with a dozen tax increases on the middle class, over a trillion dollars in new spending, and a $240 million hit to Arkansas’s budget, I fully intend to honor that pledge.
“Yesterday, there was one Arkansan who voted for this bill. Today, the people of the Second District must take the opportunity to replace him with a representative who will stand for their conservative values and work for them, not against them. I strongly urge the other candidates in this race from Speaker Pelosi’s party to put partisanship aside, stand with the voters and pledge to repeal this bill.”
Griffin signed the pledge on January 20. It reads:
“I hereby pledge to the people of my district upon my election to the U.S. House of Representatives, to sponsor and support legislation to repeal any federal health care takeover passed in 2010, and replace it with real reforms that lower health care costs without growing government.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Says vote for Obamacare equals more debt, higher taxes and lower quality of care
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the motion to concur in Senate amendments to H.R. 3590, the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," and passed H.R. 4872, the "Reconciliation Act of 2010":
"Today's vote for the Obama-Pelosi health care bill is a vote for more government control, higher taxes and more government debt that Americans will have to work harder and harder to pay, all at a time when our economy is at its most fragile. Speaker Pelosi and the bill’s proponents have demonstrated that they will tax and spend whatever it takes to achieve their political agenda. This bill is not about better health care; it is about government control. Now, more than ever, we need to elect a new conservative majority. The fight is not over. As your congressman, I will help lead the conservative effort to repeal more government control and higher taxes while working toward real market-based reform that lowers costs and maintains our quality of care. I urge the candidates in this race from Speaker Pelosi's party to join me in this pledge."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
A great weekend for the Griffin Grassroots Team as team members fanned out across the Second District. Some went door-to-door, while others delivered yard signs to supporters who requested them by phone and online.
Here are a few pictures from all the homes we reached today:
Lack of veterans protection another reason bill must be defeated
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today criticized Speaker Nancy Pelosi for not protecting military health care plans as the House proceeds to pass the Senate health care bill without an up-or-down-vote.
“Speaker Pelosi and the leadership of the House of Representatives owe an explanation to the 9.2 million military personnel, families and retirees covered by TRICARE who are being ignored in the Speaker’s rush to ‘deem and pass’ the Senate health bill and make it the law of the land.”
Earlier this week, House Armed Service Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-MO) acknowledged that the Senate bill did not contain a protection for TRICARE recipients, meaning service members and their families might have to purchase some other health coverage or pay a penalty under the legislation’s “shared responsibility requirement.”
Skelton went on to say that “unfortunately, the parliamentary rules of the reconciliation process did not allow for the inclusion of language that specifically protects these programs."
“Every veteran and every veteran’s family should be angry with Speaker Pelosi’s decision,” Griffin said. “It is unconscionable that she would force a health care bill through that might require military veterans and families, who have sacrificed so much, to buy what they’ve already earned.
“This is another example of Congress not respecting the American people. We must do all we can to fulfill the debt we owe to the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform, and their families. As your next congressman, I will fight for my fellow veterans to ensure our nation pays its debt to those who sacrifice to protect it.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Thank you for your continued encouragement and support. Our campaign continues to build incredible momentum. In fact, just this week columnist Pat Lynch—no fan of conservatives—wrote that, “Republican Tim Griffin is running the best organized and most professional campaign in recent memory. He gets out to garden clubs, sewing circles and veterans groups all over Central Arkansas. ... He exudes confidence, and this kind of momentum will be hard to stop.”
Our campaign is going very well, but I need your continued help. This fundraising quarter ends on March 31, and it is critical that we show financial strength. Will you please contribute at www.TimGriffinforCongress.com?
As I write, President Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi are in the process of passing health care legislation centered around more government spending and more government control. The solution to what ails our health care system is market-based reforms, not more government.
We need a change of policy and leadership in Congress, and we need it now. I’m strongly committed to getting our nation back on the right track, but I need your help. I hope I can count on you for continued financial support. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin
P.S. If you can help in any way by the March 31 deadline, I would greatly appreciate it. If not, I totally understand and appreciate all you have done for me. Thank you very much for your support. I know that without you, our campaign is nothing.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after the defeat, 222-203, of a conservative-backed House resolution that would have required an up-or-down roll call vote on the Senate healthcare bill:
“Today’s vote against this common sense resolution was a vote for Speaker Nancy Pelosi. I am disappointed the House chose to disrespect the taxpayers of Arkansas by rejecting an up-or-down vote on a healthcare bill which will negatively affect Arkansas’s budget and that a majority of our state rejects.
“It is clear Arkansans must elect a new conservative majority to Congress in 2010. More importantly, we need to elect conservative leaders who will represent our values, not Speaker Pelosi’s, and work for the people of Arkansas, not against them. As your congressman, I will lead the effort to earn back the respect of taxpayers, which our current Congress has lost.”
About Tim Griffin Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Perry County JP says Griffin will stand for ‘conservative Arkansas values’
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of nine-term Perry County District 4 Justice of the Peace B.H. “Bill” Gipson (R – Bigelow) in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“Perry County is a conservative county, and we need a conservative leader representing us in Congress,” Gipson said. “Tim Griffin is that leader. He is a fellow veteran who believes in America, and he will stand for the conservative Arkansas values we hold dear. I wholeheartedly endorse him to be my Congressman.”
“I am honored to have such a long-time public servant like Bill Gipson endorse our grassroots campaign,” Griffin said. “Bill knows that Perry County is a key to building a new conservative majority in Congress, and I look forward to working with him on how we can both serve the people of Perry County and respect their values.”
Gipson was first elected to the Perry County Quorum Court in 1992 and has represented two different JP districts. He is currently the Chairman of the Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission, having been appointed by former Gov. Mike Huckabee, and serves on the Executive Board of the Association of Arkansas Counties.
A Korean War veteran, Gipson was drafted into the United States Marine Corps in 1952, rising to the rank of Corporal. A past president of the Association of Arkansas Quorum Courts, he is a charter member of the Wye Mountain Water Board and served 10 years on the East End School Board.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Says Wills' 'already' taking cues from Pelosi, going negative early
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after negative comments from Arkansas House Speaker Robbie Wills about Griffin were published in The Arkansas Leader:
"It is unfortunate that Speaker Wills is already taking his cues from Speaker Pelosi and has gone negative early in this race. As a resident of Little Rock during Speaker Wills’ career in the legislature, I have for years witnessed first-hand his enthusiasm for tax increases, higher spending and bigger government. I look forward to discussing his record as the campaign unfolds."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
JP says Faulkner County tired of having conservative values ‘neglected’
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of Faulkner County District 3 Justice of the Peace Steve Goode (R – Vilonia) in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“The people of Faulkner County and the Second District are tired of having their conservative values neglected in Washington. We are in need of conservative leadership, and Tim Griffin is that leader,” Goode said. “As a co-owner in a small business, I know how important it is to have government out of our way so that we can create jobs. Tim knows this. He is pro-business and pro-growth, and that is why he has my endorsement.
“Tim is running a professional, issue-based campaign built on the grassroots and financial support he has earned by campaigning in all eight counties of the district. We must not squander this opportunity to put a conservative in our congressional seat. I will be working to elect Tim as my congressman, and I urge my fellow Faulkner County conservatives to do the same,” Goode added.
"Steve is a leader on the Faulkner County Quorum Court and deeply involved with his community - especially the Vilonia School District,” Griffin said. “He respects his constituents, which is more than I can say for the current Congress. Faulkner County is a conservative county, and voters there have the opportunity to do their part to elect a new conservative majority. I am proud to have Steve on our team as we continue working to earn the support of Faulkner County.”
Goode is a partner and co-owner of Big Star Food & Drug with locations in Perryville, Mayflower and Morrilton. He was first elected to the Quorum Court in November 2008.
He also serves as a deacon at First Baptist Church of Vilonia.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Urges Arkansas House Members to oppose Pelosi's plan
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement opposing the so-called “Slaughter Solution” – a proposal being considered by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to allow the Senate healthcare bill to pass the House without a recorded vote:
“The consideration of this ‘solution’ is just the latest example of the lack of respect Speaker Pelosi has for the American people and why many in the Second District feel Congress no longer works for them, but against them.
"The healthcare plan will negatively affect Arkansas's budget, raise taxes, require citizens to purchase insurance, allow taxpayer dollars to be spent on abortions and increase government's involvement in our lives. Anyone who thinks this plan is what America needs should be willing to stand before the people, be counted and take the heat.
“I call on Arkansas’s House delegation to oppose the ‘Slaughter Solution.’”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Maumelle City Clerk says Griffin is the “conservative choice” for Congress
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of Maumelle City Clerk Joshua Clausen in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“We have the opportunity to elect a conservative to Congress in 2010, and Tim Griffin is the conservative choice for the Second District,” Clausen said. “We have common sense conservative values in Maumelle, and we need a Congressman who will vote that way.
“I know Tim will be a conservative leader who will make sure our views are respected in Washington. I want him to be my Congressman. I urge my fellow conservatives in Maumelle to join me in working to elect Tim Griffin!” Clausen added.
"I am proud to have Joshua as part of my team and am thankful for his endorsement,” Griffin said. “Our campaign has promised not to cede any county, town or neighborhood in order to build a new conservative majority. I will work to earn the support of Maumelle conservatives.”
Clausen was first elected to the Maumelle City Council in 2004 while still a student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He was appointed City Clerk in 2005 and was successfully reelected to the post in 2006.
Clausen is also a part-owner, with his father, of PayDays payroll processing in Maumelle.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
"Republican Tim Griffin is running the best organized and most professional campaign in recent memory. He gets out to garden clubs, sewing circles and veterans groups all over Central Arkansas. ... He exudes confidence, and this kind of momentum will be hard to stop."
Saline County JP says Griffin “will respect” Arkansas’s conservative values
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of three-term Saline County District 4 Justice of the Peace Barbara Howell (R – Lake Norrell) in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“Tim Griffin will respect the conservative values of Arkansas taxpayers and represent those values in Congress. Saline County voters have the opportunity to help build a new conservative majority in the House of Representatives. We can do our part by electing a conservative leader like Tim Griffin in 2010,” Howell said.
"I am very grateful to have Barbara’s endorsement,” Griffin said. “She is an important voice in Saline County and represents her district well. Like county government, Congress needs to work for us, not against us. I look forward to working with Barbara on ways we can eliminate the burdens placed upon people by government and encourage entrepreneurship, sustainable private sector job growth and economic recovery.”
Howell, a 15-year resident of Lake Norrell, was elected to the Saline County Quorum Court in 2004. She is a 10-year member – and former president – of the Lake Norrell Area Association. She also serves as fundraising chair of the Lake Norrell Volunteer Fire Department.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after winning the Arkansas Federation of College Republicans Second Congressional District strawpoll with 97% of the vote:
"I am proud to have earned the support of the state's College Republicans. They too are concerned about the future of our country, and especially higher taxes and our national debt. The new conservative majority begins with our youth, and I am thankful for their support. They will continue to be a significant part of our grassroots campaign."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
Note: The Fix blog at WashingtonPost.com rated the Top 20 most vulnerable House races for the incumbent party to retain. On February 12, The Fix rated the race for the Second District as the 9th most vulnerable. On January 15, The Fix it as the 10th most vulnerable.
FIVE DAYS IN MAY
By Chris Cillizza | March 12, 2010; 11:00 AM ET
"Below you'll find our rankings of the 20 House races most likely to switch parties in the November election. As always, the number one ranked race is considered the most vulnerable to a party turnover.
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6. Arkansas' 2nd district (D): Former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin (R) is running strong -- he was in the race prior to Rep. Vic Snyder's (D) retirement -- and Democrats are headed for a crowded primary fight. No matter who emerges, the demographics of this district are tough for the party; President Obama won 44 percent in the Little Rock-area seat in 2008. (Previous ranking: 9)"
Pulaski County JP says he wants “Griffin to be my Congressman”
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of Pulaski County District 13 Justice of the Peace Phil Stowers (R – Maumelle) in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“Tim Griffin will stand for the common sense conservative values of the Second District – values which have been ignored by Speaker Pelosi’s House,” Stowers said. "Tim will be a conservative reformer who will not only vote right, but also lead.“
“Tim is a pro-jobs, pro-growth conservative who will fight to make it easier for Second District businesses to expand and add jobs, not harder through the threat of higher taxes and increased government regulation,” Stowers added. “Tim is also a fellow military veteran and it is for these reasons I want Tim Griffin to be my Congressman.”
"I am thankful to receive Phil’s endorsement,” Griffin said. “He is a conservative leader of the Quorum Court who knows how important it is for government to stay within its means. I look forward to working with him to better represent the conservative values of our constituents.”
Stowers is an account manager for United Healthcare in Little Rock, an veteran of the United States Air Force and former Maumelle City Councilman.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.
For more information, visit www.TimGriffinforCongress.com, stop by our Little Rock campaign headquarters at 300 River Market Avenue, Suite 5, or call (501) 353-0899. Griffin supporters can also follow the campaign on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/GriffinCongress and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TimGriffinforCongress.
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In The News: Tim Griffin: A Common Sense Conservative for Arkansas - CivicForumPAC
'As a conservative reformer, I believe we must do more–much more–to demonstrate respect for taxpayers and their hard earned money.'
Respect. When you think about it, isn’t that exactly what people are looking for right now? Isn’t that why incumbents are in such bad shape this election cycle?
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin and his wife Elizabeth today welcomed the birth of their son, John Timothy Griffin, Jr.
He was born this afternoon at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, weighing 9 lbs., 1 oz.
“We are very thankful for this blessing from God. My wife and son are doing well,” Griffin said.
This is the second child for the Griffin family, and first son. The Griffins also have a two-year-old daughter.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after the decision of House Republicans to adopt a unilateral moratorium on all earmarks:
"I applaud conservative House Republicans for unilaterally banning earmarks. Legitimate and worthy spending should be handled through the appropriations process, not earmarks. However, the earmark process is a symptom of a bigger problem in Washington. As a conservative reformer, I believe we must do more--much more--to demonstrate respect for taxpayers and their hard earned money. First, we must convince our Democrat colleagues to do the same. Second, we must make the earmark ban permanent. And third, we must stop the broader problem of runaway spending, which is adding to our nation's debt and threatening the futures of our children and grandchildren."
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
State Representative says Second District “ready for a conservative voice”
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of District 49 State Representative Jonathan Dismang (R-Beebe) in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“It is going to take someone that is able to successfully communicate the issues to win in November,” Dismang said. “Tim has run a clean and credible race - all while effectively hammering home the positions that matter most to the people of the Second District. I do know that if he takes the same tenacity to Washington that he has exhibited during his campaign thus far, the liberal bureaucrats in our nation’s capital better be ready to have their hands full.
“The people of central Arkansas are ready for a conservative voice to represent them in Congress, and I can’t imagine a voice being more effective, louder, or clearer than Tim Griffin’s,” Dismang added.
"Rep. Dismang is a leader in the Arkansas House of Representatives who, as a member of the House Revenue & Taxation Committee, understands the importance of tax policy and how lower taxes are the fuel for the private sector to create jobs and grow our economy,” Griffin said.
“In his role as an accountant, Rep. Dismang has had the opportunity to assist hundreds of small businesses owners in White County,” Griffin continued. “I welcome his endorsement and look forward to working with him on ways to make it easier on small businesses in Arkansas, not harder.”
Dismang was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in November 2008. He is the House Chairman of the Arkansas Legislative Council-PEER Committee which reviews the financial operations and fiscal performances of state agencies, departments, and institutions. He also sits on the House Revenue & Taxation Committee as well as the House State Agencies & Governmental Affairs Committee.
He is the Chief Financial Officer of Whitwell & Ryles Real Estate Investments, LLC. An honor graduate from Harding University with degrees in accounting and economics, Dismang is chairman of the Arkansas chapter of the National Association of Royalty Owners.
Dismang was also named as one of the Top Six Freshmen to Watch in the Arkansas General Assembly by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
State Representative says 2010 is an 'opportunity' for conservatives
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of District 42 State Representative Jane English (R-North Little Rock) in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
“The Second District is a conservative district and we are in need of a common sense conservative leader to represent us in Congress,” English said. “Tim Griffin is the conservative leader we need, and I wholeheartedly endorse him to be my next Congressman.
“This year, we have the opportunity to nominate a conservative candidate with the grassroots support, organization and financial backing needed to win the Second District,” English added. “We must not squander this opportunity to build a new conservative majority. I will work to help Tim win the nomination and, eventually, the election – and I urge my fellow conservatives to do the same.”
“Tim’s 13 years of military service is also an important reason why he has earned my support,” English said. “Congress needs more military veterans in its ranks and, with such a large population of active duty military, veterans and military families in the Second District, we need someone who has worn the nation’s uniform to represent it.”
“I am honored to have the support of Rep. English – a strong supporter of common sense conservative values,” Griffin said. “She stands for lower taxes and sustainable private sector job creation – the keys to growing our economy.
“The wife of a career soldier, Rep. English is also a strong supporter of our military and veterans communities,” Griffin added. “As a Reservist, I salute her volunteer work with the Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) program, as well as the Community Councils of Camp Robinson/Camp Pike and Little Rock Air Force Base.”
First elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in November 2008, State Rep. Jane English has spent more than two decades working on economic development and workforce training, with a single goal in mind—creating better job opportunities for Arkansans.
English and her husband, Don, a career Infantry Soldier, have lived in north Pulaski County for 25 years. They attend the Little Rock Air Force Base Chapel and are deeply involved in volunteer efforts in support of the troops and their families. They have two grown children and five grandchildren, all of whom live in central Arkansas.
A member of the Arkansas Veterans Coalition and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, English also volunteers as employer outreach coordinator for ESGR, a program providing assistance to members of the National Guard and Reserves and their families.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
State Representative touts Griffin as the “conservative leader” to represent Second District
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of District 32 State Representative Allen Kerr (R-Little Rock) in his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder.
"The Second District is in need of conservative leadership to be a check against the agenda of Speaker Nancy Pelosi," Kerr said. "Tim Griffin is that leader. Like me, he is pro-jobs and pro-growth. He understands that the private sector, not the government, is the only source of sustainable jobs.
"We cannot afford to send another vote for Speaker Pelosi's agenda to Washington. We must nominate a strong, well-organized and well-financed conservative to stand against her. Tim Griffin is that conservative, and I look forward to him representing me in Congress."
"I am grateful for Rep. Kerr's endorsement," Griffin said. "He is a leader in the Arkansas House, stands on the side of taxpayers and stands against government waste and abuse.
"I salute him for exposing the double-dipping scandal where government officials earned regular pay and retirement pay at the same time. Rep. Kerr is a champion of the Arkansas taxpayer, and I am proud to have his support," Griffin added.
Kerr is the owner of the Allen Kerr Insurance agency, serving over 4000 customers and protecting over $500 million in assets. For twelve consecutive years his agency has won the President's Council award, the highest honor for Farmers Insurance Group.
A former member and budget chair of the Pulaski County Quorum Court, Kerr was the driving force to restore financial stability to the county after uncovering massive fraud. He was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in November 2008 where he proposed legislation to increase the daily reimbursement amount counties receive from the state for holding inmates in their facilities.
In 2009, Kerr uncovered the practice of some county elected officials to “retire” from their office after winning their unopposed primaries for re-election, then applying for retirement benefits. Once their retirement benefits kicked in, they “rehired” themselves to their elected position and drew both retirement and regular pay.
Kerr’s leadership on exposing this practice led to the Attorney General declaring it illegal on June 2, 2009.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
P.S. The stakes have never been higher in Arkansas or Washington, and with your help we have a chance to begin a new conservative majority and take the Speaker’s gavel from Nancy Pelosi. Please show your support today with a “Griffin For Congress” yard sign! Your support today is critical to our victory in November.
Judge Lanny Fite says Griffin “right person” for Saline County, Second District
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of six-term Saline County Judge Lanny Fite in his bid to replace Rep. Vic Snyder in 2010.
“As a former small businessman, and now as county judge, I know the private sector is the true path toward creating sustainable jobs and growing our economy,” Fite said. “Tim Griffin will be a champion of the private sector and that is why I believe he is the right person to represent my family, Saline County and the Second District.”
“Tim is a fellow veteran, and I know he will carry the voice of Saline County and Second District veterans with him to Congress,” Fite added.
“Judge Fite has earned the bipartisan support of the Quorum Court and the respect of his constituents, which is why he is serving his sixth term in office,” Griffin said. “I am honored to have his support and his endorsement of our grassroots campaign to represent the common sense conservative values of the Second District.
“In 2010, the Second District has the opportunity to help build a new conservative majority, and the road toward that majority runs through Hot Springs Village, Benton, Bryant and all of Saline County. I am proud to have the support of a fellow conservative like Judge Fite who wants to elect a congressman that will work for us, not against us," Griffin added.
A 1968 Benton High School graduate, Fite served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. For 17 years, he was owner of Arkansas Asphalt. He sits on the board of the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District and Metroplan, of which he also is past board president. He is a past member of the University of Arkansas Strategic Planning Committee, a past board member and secretary-treasurer of Longhills Inc., past president of the Benton Lions Club and past board member of the Central Arkansas Economic Alliance.
Fite is a member of Holland Chapel Baptist Church where he serves as a deacon. He was named Benton Citizen of the Year in 2003 and the 2002 winner of the Jack Evans Regional Leadership Award.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
The Griffin Grassroots Teams went neighbor to neighbor in all eight counties of the Second District today, helping spread Tim's common sense conservative message.
If you are interested in joining the Griffin Grassroots Team, click the Get Involved link above and do you part to help us build a new conservative majority in Congress!
Campaign Launches ‘Veterans For Griffin’ Coalition
Names retired Major General and prominent Maumelle citizen to lead critical group
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the launch of the “Veterans for Griffin” coalition and named a decorated veteran and prominent member of the Maumelle community as its chairman.
Major General William C. Page, Jr. (U.S. Army, Ret.) will chair the veterans group, which will communicate with, organize and mobilize fellow veterans and their families to build grassroots support for Tim Griffin as the Second Congressional District’s next congressman.
“The voice of veterans, sadly, has been on the decline in Washington for several years; with only 22% of our Congress having any military experience,” Page said. “With a large population of military veterans, as well as a large military presence, the Second District needs a congressman who understands military life, who has been deployed to a war zone and has the experience that only a person in uniform can have. I am proud to offer my support to the only veteran running to represent the Second District: Tim Griffin.
“While Tim’s military experience is an important factor for me, his common sense conservatism, belief in American exceptionalism and understanding that the private sector is the key to creating jobs are the reasons why I am endorsing him to be my congressman,” General Page said.
“I am honored to have Maj. Gen. Page’s support, and I am humbled to have him lead this critical grassroots coalition,” Griffin said. “It is important that veterans, as well as families of veterans, continue to have a prominent voice in Washington.
“Currently, there are one million backlogged claims at the Veterans Administration. As an American, Reservist and Iraq War veteran, I find this unacceptable. There is a sacred tradition in the military: leave no one behind. We must do all we can to fulfill the debt we owe to the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform, as well as their families,” Griffin added.
An Army aviator, artillery and armor officer, Page was commissioned in 1960 upon graduation from the U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer Candidate School in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Nebraska in 1971. He also attended the Field Artillery Officer Advanced Course, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College.
Page flew in 21 different military aircraft during his Army career, totaling over 4,300 hours of military flight time with over 850 combat flying hours coming from two tours in Vietnam.
After command assignments in Vietnam, Korea and stateside, Page was promoted to the rank of Major General in 1989. His final active duty military assignment came in 1992 as Deputy Commanding General, III Corps in Fort Hood, Tex. - the world’s largest mechanized fighting force and military installation.
His awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, four Legion of Merits, the Distinguished Flying Cross, three Bronze Stars, 11 Combat Air Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Korean Presidential Commendation Medal, and the Master Army Aviator Badge.
Since retiring from active military duty in 1993, Maj. Gen. Page has resided in Maumelle. He was a private governmental and financial consultant before retiring again in 2000. Page is the former Financial Chairman and Project Engineer for the Maumelle Veteran’s Memorial committee, having spearheaded the building of the Memorial in 2006. For his efforts, the Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Page as its 2006 Citizen of the Year.
Page currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Pulaski Technical College and is active in the Maumelle Conservative Coalition.
For those interested in joining the “Veterans for Griffin” coalition, please visit the Griffin campaign website at www.TimGriffinForCongress.com and click on the “Get Involved” link, or call (501) 353-0899.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
While there, several people signed up to receive a campaign yard sign for their home or business. You can join them and get your Griffin yard sign by clicking on the Get Involved link and signing up today!
Pulaski County Republican Women's Lunch
March 2nd, 2010
Tim was at a packed house at the Pulaski County Republican Women's Lunch today in Little Rock.
While there, we spoke with several grassroots supporters. If you are interested in joining Tim's team, please Get Involved today.
Griffin Grassroots Call To Action
March 2nd, 2010
Dear Friend,
Yesterday was an exciting day for the campaign as I became the first Arkansan to file for office in 2010. As I told the press yesterday, “I wanted to get it done and get back to campaigning,” because I know that the road to a new conservative majority runs through Arkansas’s Second District, and we cannot waste the opportunity we have as conservatives in 2010.
I need your help. We are launching an eight-county, neighbor to neighbor blitz beginning on Friday to tell Arkansans about our campaign to represent the common sense conservative values that are lacking in Washington.
We need your help to distribute literature door to door. Please sign up and join our grassroots team today by visiting the Get Involved page of our website.
Since the start of our campaign, I have said that we will not cede any county, city or neighborhood in order to elect a Congressman that will work for us, not against us.
This will be the fourth-straight weekend our grassroots teams will have gone neighbor to neighbor in the Second District, and we are very excited about more and more grassroots volunteers joining our campaign every week.
Will you consider joining our grassroots team and help us go neighbor to neighbor this weekend? Or, if you are unable to do so this weekend, would you consider standing with our campaign in some other way?
Here are five ways you can join our team and help elect a new conservative majority in 2010:
Become a member of our grassroots team by visiting our Get Involved page.
Forward this email to 10 friends and ask them to join our grassroots team.
Now that our campaign has filed for the ballot, we cannot afford to let up. While we don’t yet know who will we will face from the other side, we can rest assured they will vote for Nancy Pelosi as Speaker and support her agenda, which includes increased taxes, a healthcare plan which does not reduce costs and a misplaced reliance on government to create jobs instead of the private sector.
In order to do our part in building a new conservative majority, our campaign must continue to build on our grassroots momentum. Please consider joining our team today and help us take the gavel away from Speaker Pelosi.
Sincerely,
Tim Griffin
P.S. It is critical we continue to build grassroots momentum this weekend. Please click here to join our team today.
KTHV Interviews Tim on Filing Day
March 2nd, 2010
FOX16 Interviews Tim on Filing Day
March 2nd, 2010
Filing Day in Arkansas: Tim is First to File!
March 1st, 2010
Great day at the State Capitol today where Tim was the first Arkansan to file his candidate papers for 2010!
Says road to ‘new conservative majority’ runs through Second District
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today filed papers with the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office, officially entering the race to replace Rep. Vic Snyder in 2010 as a Republican.
“The road to a new conservative majority in Congress runs through Arkansas’s Second District,” Griffin said. “We need representation that reflects the common sense conservative views and values of Arkansas voters. We need a Congress that will work for us, not against us.
“Simply put, we cannot afford to elect someone who will be a guaranteed vote for Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her agenda, which includes increased taxes, a healthcare plan which does not reduce costs and a misplaced reliance on government to create jobs instead of the private sector,” Griffin added.
Several political news outlets have rated the Second District as leaning towards a Republican takeover in 2010, including Congressional Quarterly and The Cook Political Report.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin will be a guest on The Dave Elswick Show Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. on KARN News Radio in Central Arkansas.
He will be discussing the status of his campaign, including Monday’s filing of his official candidate paperwork.
In addition, Griffin will take calls from listeners on the important issues facing Second District voters in 2010.
WHO: Second District Congressional candidate Tim Griffin
CALL IN NUMBERS: 501-433-0092 in Central Arkansas; 800-264-0092 toll free statewide
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
We are looking to continue our grassroots momentum and build towards a new conservative majority in 2010.
Will you join our team and go neighbor to neighbor on behalf of Tim?
Make sure to visit our Get Involved section and sign up today!
Griffin to Speak at Second Amendment Rally
February 26th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Kenneth Ryan James, (501) 766-2079 press@timgriffinforcongress.com
Recognizes individual right to bear arms
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced he will address the Arkansas Second Amendment Rally, to be held Saturday at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock.
Griffin is scheduled to speak beginning at 1:30 p.m.
“I am looking forward to meeting with fellow Second Amendment supporters and discussing our constitutionally-guaranteed rights,” Griffin said. “I have been and will continue to be a defender of the individual right to bear arms, as guaranteed by our Constitution.”
Griffin has been a member of the National Rifle Association for over ten years and is a Life Member.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
CONTACT: Kenneth Ryan James, (501) 766-2079 press@timgriffinforcongress.com
Former U.S. Senate Candidate calls Griffin ‘the right choice’ for the Second District
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of former Republican U.S. Senate candidate and Arkansas T.E.A. Party founder Tom Cox in his bid to replace Rep. Vic Snyder in 2010.
“Tim Griffin is the right choice for the people of the Second District,” Cox said. “Like me, he is a business owner, and he understands that the private sector – not the government – is the key to sustainable job creation and economic growth.
“Tim and I agree that the government is making things harder for small business, not easier,” Cox continued. “Small business owners need tax relief – not the threat of tax increases – as they decide whether or not to expand and create new jobs. Tim knows this, and that is why I am endorsing him to become my congressman. And Tim is a veteran, something we need more of in Congress.”
“I am honored to have Tom Cox’ support and endorsement of our grassroots campaign to represent the common sense conservative values of the Second District,” Griffin said. “Tom saw a Washington which has lost its way. He saw his friends’ businesses decline and unemployment lines grow longer. He saw a Congress that no longer works for us, but against us.
“Because he could no longer stand on the sidelines, he founded the Arkansas T.E.A. Party and later chose to run for office. I thank him for his work to get more conservatives involved in the political process. I look forward to working with Tom and other conservatives who no longer wish to remain on the sidelines and who want to build our grassroots momentum towards victory in 2010.”
Cox is the CEO and owner of North Little Rock-based Waco Manufacturing, Inc. – makers of award-winning “Aloha” Pontoon Boats. He attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he majored in Business Management. He is the former president of the Harbor South Property Owners Association on Lake Ouachita and has served on the Boat Shows and Transportation Committee for the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
It was a packed room at Harding University for the White County Republican Party's annual Lincoln Day Dinner.
The guest speaker was former Second District Rep. Ed Bethune, who has previously endorsed Tim's grassroots, neighbor to neighbor campaign to replace Rep. Vic Snyder.
Former Congressman says Griffin ‘will work to reverse the headwind’ blowing against Arkansans
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of former Fourth Congressional District Representative Jay Dickey in his bid to replace Rep. Vic Snyder in 2010.
“Tim Griffin is the right person to represent Arkansas’s common sense conservative values,” Dickey said. “He will make an outstanding Congressman who will work to reverse the headwind blowing out of Washington and affecting us all.”
“I am honored to have the support and endorsement of Congressman Dickey,” Griffin said. “He is an Arkansas conservative and someone who realized the importance of staying in touch with his constituents. I am looking forward to working with Rep. Dickey as we continue to build grassroots momentum in the Second District.”
Rep. Dickey of Pine Bluff served in Congress from 1993 to 2001 and is the only Republican ever elected to serve the 4th District. He served on the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittees on Agriculture, National Security, Energy and Water, Transportation and Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education.
“Tim and I agree that the national debt is one of the greatest threats facing our country and that we must reign in federal spending to deal with it,” Dickey added. “We also agree that our nation needs to elect more veterans like Tim to Congress.
“Tim understands that the private sector – not government – is the only way to create the sustainable jobs which will lead to our economic recovery, and that is another reason why I wholeheartedly endorse him to represent the Second District in Congress,” Dickey added.
A 1961 graduate of the University of Arkansas, Dickey received his J.D. in 1963. He returned to Pine Bluff to practice law with his father, Jay W. Dickey, Sr., becoming the third generation lawyer of his family's firm. He then served as city attorney in Pine Bluff from 1968-1970. He was a lecturer at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 1979 and was a special justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court in 1988. He presently is retired from JD Consulting Co., a firm which represented clients’ interest in children’s health care, navigation and water, tax matters, homeland security, and roads.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
We had few ladies sign on to the Griffin Grassroots Team. If you are interested in becoming a grassroots volunteer for Tim, make sure to visit out Get Involved page on the website.
Grassroots for Griffin: Thank You for Making Saturday's Door to Door Walk in All 8 Counties Possible!
February 15th, 2010
Dear Friends and Supporters,
Saturday was a milestone in our campaign. We began our door to door grassroots campaign with volunteers reaching out to their fellow Arkansans in all 8 counties! I walked door to door with my daughter Mary Katherine here in Pulaski County.
I am writing to personally recognize and thank everyone who took the time to help our campaign. Thank you! It is so very important as we build the organization and momentum necessary for victory.
We have only just begun and need volunteers to help in so many ways. Please consider signing up to volunteer today by visiting our website.
On February 13, grassroots volunteers joined with Tim to go door-to-door in neighborhoods across all eight counties of the Second Congressional District.
Thank you to everyone who stood with Tim on Saturday!
If you are interested in joining the team and going door-to-door for Tim, make sure to click on the Get Involved link above and sign up online.
Here are some pictures from our Eight County Blitz:
In The News: Griffin Candidacy Earns More National Attention
February 12th, 2010
Note: The Fix blog at WashingtonPost.com rated the Top 20 most vulnerable House races for the incumbent party to retain. On January 15, 2010, The Fix rated the race for the Second District as the 10th most vulnerable.
In the News:
'House retirements pile up'
By Chris Cillizza | February 12, 2010; 10:40 AM ET
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Here's what we know right now: Democrats currently have less open seats but far more vulnerability; eight of the 20 seats on this month's Line are districts where a Democratic incumbent is retiring while just two are Republican open seats.
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9. Arkansas' 2nd district (D): After years of skating by without a tough race, Rep. Vic Snyder (D) finally drew a real opponent in former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin (R) and promptly retired. Griffin starts with a financial edge over any Democrat and will benefit from the fact that Obama lost the district by ten points in 2008. (Previous ranking: 10)
Credits Arkansas grassroots support for helping achieve national recognition
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after reaching top-level ‘Young Gun’ status as part of the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Young Guns program:
"Every day, Arkansans are joining our grassroots, neighbor to neighbor campaign because they want to elect a Congressman who works for them, not against them. It is because of our supporters' personal commitment and financial generosity that our campaign has received this national recognition – and I thank them for it.
"In 2010, we have the opportunity to reverse the headwind blowing against us from Washington. That is why our campaign will continue to build our grassroots team in every county and every neighborhood of the Second District – so we can restore common sense Arkansas values to Congress."
About the NRCC Young Guns Program
Founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Congressmen Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Young Guns Program began as a Member driven organization of House Republicans dedicated to electing open seat and challenger candidates nationwide. For more information, please visit http://nrcc.org/races/youngguns.aspx.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
In Case You Missed It: NRCC Press Release: 'Tim Griffin Advances to Top Level of Young Guns Program'
February 10th, 2010
Note: Griffin achieved "Young Guns - On The Radar" status by the NRCC on October 26, 2009. He then earned "Contender" status on January 6, 2010.
In Case You Missed It: NRCC Press Release
For Immediate Release:
February 10, 2010
Contact: Press Office (202) 479-7070
Tim Griffin Advances to Top Level of Young Guns Program
Arkansas Republican Reaches ‘Young Gun’ Status with Clear Path to Victory
Washington- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced today that Republican Tim Griffin (AR-02) has reached ‘Young Gun’ status, the top level of its three-level Young Guns program. By advancing to the program’s top tier, Griffin has proven his ability to build a winning campaign and achieve substantial fundraising goals.
Founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Reps. Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Young Guns program is a member-driven organization dedicated to electing open-seat and challenger candidates nationwide.
As a fifth generation Arkansan, Tim Griffin understands what Arkansans expect and deserve of their representatives in Congress. Griffin has served in the United States Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and currently holds the rank of major. Tim Griffin served as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and is a community leader in Little Rock. Tim Griffin’s dedication and extensive service to his country and to Arkansas make him an excellent candidate for Congress.
“Tim Griffin has proven that he is ready put this seat back in the Republican column,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). “Tim’s campaign is a symbol of the growing momentum behind conservative Republican candidacies both in Arkansas and across the country. As President Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi continue to push their big-government, big-spending policies onto the backs of hard-working families, Republicans like Tim Griffin will continue to present a clear alternative to a Democrat majority that continues to spend too much, borrow too much and tax too much at the expense of the American people.”
Now that Griffin has completed the benchmarks to place him on the road to victory, he is ready to provide a positive vision for Arkansas and defeat whichever Pelosi ally emerges from the Democrat primary.
Washington Headwind: House Leaders Worried About the Message, Not the Taxes
"Arkansans are fed up with the headwind coming out of Washington. They want a Congressman who will work for them, not against them"
- Tim Griffin
HOUSE LEADERS SUPPORT TAX INCREASES, WORRY MORE ABOUT MESSAGING INSTEAD OF SMALL BUSINESSES
House Progressive Leader More Concerned With Message Than Keeping Tax Cuts. "'If we’re going to rescind these [tax cuts], which is still going to be a battle, we have to have our message out there on why we are doing it,' said Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) .... 'On taxes and some other things we’ve been on the defensive the whole time.'" (Jay Heflin, "House Democrats support letting tax cut expire, but see it as tough sell," The Hill, 2/8/10)
House No. 2 Says Obama Tax Increases Will Come To Fruition. "House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) on Wednesday said tax cuts ... would be allowed to expire at year’s end. The plan aligns with President Barack Obama’s pledge to raise taxes ..." (Jay Heflin, "House Democrats support letting tax cut expire, but see it as tough sell," The Hill, 2/8/10)
Tim Griffin released the following statement in response: "A tax increase on Americans will only add to the headwind already blowing out of Washington and affecting us all. Small businesses owners need tax relief as they decide whether or not to expand and create jobs. We need a Congress which will do no harm and work for us, not against us."
Yard Signs! Get Your Yard Signs Here!
February 3rd, 2010
We've just received our first boxes of campaign yard signs at headquarters this afternoon and we couldn't wait to see how they looked outside in the River Market.
If you would like to join our team and put a sign in your yard, visit our "Get Involved" page and sign up today!
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER SAYS MORE GOVERNMENT SPENDING - NOT SAVING - IS IN 'BEST INTERESTS' OF COUNTRY!
House #3 Democrat: We Need To 'Spend Our Way' Out Of Recession. "'We've got to make some decisions here as to what's in the best interests of our country ... We're not going to save our way out of this recession ... We've got to spend our way out of this recession ...' Obama's budget, which was unveiled Monday morning, calls for $3.8 trillion in spending for 2010, but is projected to cause a $1.27 [trillion] deficit." (Michael O'Brien, "Clyburn: 'We've got to spend our way out of this recession'," The Hill, 2/1/10)
Tim Griffin released the following statement in response: "This is another example of how out of touch Washington leaders are with the people of the Second District and how they are creating an additional headwind for us in tough economic times. Our policy should not be more spending and deficits. Instead we should focus on policies which create sustainable jobs; give people the opportunity to save their hard earned wages; allow workers to produce goods; and give businesses the chance to invest and create even more opportunities for the future."
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after the announcement by David Meeks that he will not seek the Republican nomination for the Second Congressional District and instead enter the race for Arkansas House District 46:
“I salute David Meeks for his positive campaign and desire to elect a representative with common sense conservative values to Congress. I am pleased that David will continue to speak out on issues important to Arkansans as he runs for the state House of Representatives. I wish him the best and look forward to supporting him in his run for District 46.
As conservatives in Arkansas, we are part of a team which must work together to elect representatives who are working for us, not against us. David Meeks will be someone who will work for the people of District 46, and I look forward to working with him on real solutions for sustainable job growth, controlling government spending and reducing the role of government in our lives.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
IN A TOUGH ECONOMY AND TIME OF WAR, THE PRESIDENT WANTS TO BRING TERRORISTS TO AMERICA AND SPEND $237 MILLION TO DO IT
President Obama Is Requesting Hundreds Of Millions To Prepare An Illinois Corrections Center To House Detainees That Should Be Kept Off American Soil. "The President is requesting approximately $237 million for the federal government to purchase, modify, and operate the Thomson Correctional Center in Illinois, where the administration is planning on transferring the detainees currently at Guantanamo Bay. This is part of the Justice Department budget." (Jake Tapper, "President Obama's $3.8 Trillion Budget," ABCNews.com, 2/15/10)
Tim Griffin released the following statement in response:
"Here's another example of Washington wasting your money. In tough economic times, we should be focused on cutting spending and allowing the private sector to create sustainable jobs. In a time of war, we should be focused on keeping America safe and not bringing terrorists inside our borders."
$261,457 raised in fourth quarter, $316,535 cash on hand
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the filing of his end-of-year report with the Federal Election Commission and that he raised $261,457.58 for the fourth quarter of 2009.
“Our fundraising represents the strength of our grassroots, neighbor to neighbor campaign to return common sense conservative values to Congress,” Griffin said. “I am humbled by the hundreds of individual Arkansans who are backing my first run for office in hopes of electing a Congressman who will work for us, not against us.
“Our campaign will continue to build momentum and discuss the issues important to the Second District, including private sector job creation, reigning in the national debt, and reducing the role of government in our lives,” Griffin added.
Since Griffin entered the Second District race in late September he has raised a total of $391,762.58.
Griffin ended 2009 with $316,535.42 cash on hand.
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
Cut Spending and Grow Private Sector to Address the Deficit, Debt
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address:
“I welcome the President’s call to freeze spending and focus on jobs in the coming year. But, after a year of stimulus spending and a misplaced reliance on the federal government to create jobs, both unemployment and the national debt have increased. As Congress gets into the details of the President’s new stimulus plan, it must cut spending while keeping in mind four simple words: ‘We can’t afford it.’
The national debt is the greatest threat we face as a country. To face down this threat, we must embrace pro-growth policies which make creating jobs easier, not harder, and allow the private sector to create the sustainable jobs that only it can.”
About Tim Griffin
Tim Griffin is the principal in the Griffin Law Firm, PLLC and in Griffin Public Affairs, LLC, both based in Little Rock. He is a graduate of Hendrix College in Conway and Tulane Law School in New Orleans and attended graduate school at Oxford University. He has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years, was deployed to Iraq and holds the rank of Major. He also served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas; and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House. He is a 5th generation Arkansan and lives in Little Rock with his wife Elizabeth and their daughter.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin’s campaign today announced the winners of its giveaway as part of the Arkansas Big Buck Classic.
Larry Crabtree of Heber Springs and Matthew Burdess of North Little Rock are each winners of an $125 gift certificate to Fort Thompson Sporting Goods of Sherwood.
“I congratulate the both of them and thank them – along with the hundreds of others – who visited our booth in Barton Coliseum as part of the Big Buck Classic,” Griffin said.
Former Second District Congressman calls Griffin ‘the right person’ to represent district
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the endorsement of former 2nd Congressional District Representative Ed Bethune in his bid to replace Rep. Vic Snyder in 2010.
“Tim Griffin will make an outstanding Congressman,” Bethune said. “He is the right person to represent the common sense conservative values of the Second District; and, we need more veterans serving in Congress.”
“Tim and I agree that the private sector is the only way to create sustainable
I am so excited at the outpouring of support the campaign has received since winning the primary. From volunteers coming by our office everyday to the notes and phone calls from supporters asking how they can get involved, our campaign continues to gain momentum.
Tim will be on the air on KARN Newsradio (102.9 FM) today at 3 p.m., during the Dave Elswick Show.
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You don't have to wait until May 18 to cast your vote for Tim Griffin! You can do it beginning at 8 a.m. on May 3 as part of Early Voting in Arkansas.
Thank you! Thank you so much for your support! We are approaching the May 18 primary and must not rest until that first hurdle is cleared!
Join Tim and conservatives from all over Arkansas this afternoon at the State Capitol to rally against the the exploding debt, runaway spending and increased size of government that we must fund through higher taxes.
Tomorrow afternoon is Tax Day, and conservatives from all over Arkansas will gather at the State Capitol to rally against the runaway spending and rampant growth of government that we must fund through higher taxes.
I am inviting you to join me and fellow Arkansas conservatives at the Tax Day Tea Party at the Arkansas State Capitol on Thursday, April 15 to help send a message to Speaker Pelosi and President Obama: We're Taxed Enough Already!
We've created another opportunity for you to get involved as a grassroots supporter of Tim's campaign to build a new conservative majority.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after winning the Arkansas Federation of College Republicans Second Congressional District strawpoll with 97% of the vote:
Last week I made my campaign to restore common sense Arkansas conservative values to Congress official. 
I need your help. We are launching an eight-county, neighbor to neighbor blitz beginning on Friday to tell Arkansans about our campaign to represent the common sense conservative values that are lacking in Washington. 
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today filed papers with the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office, officially entering the race to replace Rep. Vic Snyder in 2010 as a Republican.
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced he will address the Arkansas Second Amendment Rally, to be held Saturday at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock.
Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after reaching top-level ‘Young Gun’ status as part of the National Republican Congressional Committee’s Young Guns program:
LITTLE ROCK – Second District Congressional candidate, U.S. Army Reservist and former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin today announced the filing of his end-of-year report with the Federal Election Commission and that he raised $261,457.58 for the fourth quarter of 2009.
