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Dear Friends and Supporters,
Over the last seven days, many hard-working Republican committee members and volunteers across the 6th District have been actively circulating petitions to help me take that very important first step of getting on the ballot. With 1,000 signatures needed, I sure could use your help.
If you are a Republican, live in the 6th Congressional District and would like to get involved with the campaign by collecting signatures of your Republican neighbors, please contact our petition drive coordinator, Greg Francis, at 610-458-0242, or email us at info@jimgerlachforcongress.com. There are two weeks remaining to circulate petitions.
If you can’t circulate petitions, but would like to sign one to help me get on the ballot, feel free to contact our office, or swing by a Petition Signing Party this Saturday, February 27th from 8:30-11:30am at the Stadium Grille in Chester Springs (570 Simpson Drive).
In addition, this Sunday (February 28th) I will be in Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties with a notary on hand to collect petitions that have already been circulated so they can be notarized. If you’d like to swing by with your petitions, or just talk about the upcoming election while I’m there, I'll be at the following locations at the designated times:
PETITION DROP-OFF LOCATIONS (with Notary Present)
All Dates Below are on Sunday, February 28th:
Chester County
Eagle Tavern
123 Pottstown Pike (Route 100)
Upper Uwchlan Twp.
9am – 11 am
Montgomery County
Lower Merion GOP HQ
3 ½ W Lancaster Avenue
Ardmore
12pm – 2pm
Berks County
Wyomissing Family Restaurant
1245 Penn Ave
Wyomissing
3pm – 5pm
Thank you so much for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you this weekend.
Sincerely,
Jim Gerlach
Posted by Jim Gerlach
February 22, 2010 4:30 pm
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On Eve of Endorsement Convention, Gerlach Sweeps Chester County GOP Straw Votes, Lands Endorsement of Chester County Republican Chairman
In the final straw poll before Saturday's Republican Committee of Chester County endorsement convention, Jim earned 14 votes out of 16 cast in the Exton area of Chester County (Areas 10 & 26). That means Jim has now won each of the straw poll votes held and is on very strong footing to receive the endorsement of the county Republican Party.
In addition, Chester County Republican Chairman Skip Brion formally endorsed Congressman Jim Gerlach's re-election bid yesterday, saying "Congressman Gerlach is without a doubt the best candidate to win the Republican Primary this May and he is our best candidate who can keep the 6th Congressional District in Republican hands in November." Read more here. Jim also has the endorsement of Montgomery County GOP Chair Bob Kerns, and every member of the Pennsylvania Republican congressional delegation.
In the four county district, Chester County makes up over 45% of all votes in a Republican primary.
Montgomery County Area 2 Unanimously Endorses Gerlach
Last night, the Republican leaders in Area 2 of Montgomery County (Pottstown) unanimously endorsed Jim's re-election bid. He is grateful for their support. In 2008, Jim ran nearly 10 points ahead of John McCain in Pottstown.
New Poll Shows Gerlach Leading Republican Primary by 65 Points
A new poll released by the Gerlach campaign this week showed Jim with a very strong lead heading into the May primary. The survey of 300 likely Republican primary voters showed Jim leading, 71-6%. You can read the polling memo here.
Get Involved! Help Circulate Petitions for Jim
We need your help to get Jim on the ballot this spring, a major first step all candidates must undertake. If you live in the 6th Congressional district and are a registered Republican, please contact our office at 610-458-0242 to help out.
Posted by Campaign Staff
February 19, 2010 3:05 pm
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Last Wednesday, Congressman Gerlach won his third straight straw poll in Chester County, carrying 76% of all committee votes cast. There is one straw poll remaining which takes place this week, before the formal endorsement meeting. Overall, Jim leads his next closest competitor by more than 60 votes, and is well positioned to again earn the endorsement of the Republican Committee of Chester County. Last month, Jim also won the endorsement of Montgomery County Republican Chairman Bob Kerns.
Every Member of PA's Congressional Delegation Backs Gerlach
In a letter released today, all seven Republican members of Pennsylvania's congressional delegation urged Republican leaders in the 6th district to support Congressman Jim Gerlach for re-election. It stated, "We have seen Jim's work ethic and commitment to taxpayers up close. And we know he will continue to be a terrific Congressman who keeps a watchful eye on government spending, oppose efforts to grow government beyond its means and fight job-threatening policies like cap-and-trade." Read the full letter here.
Gerlach Opposes Raising National Debt by $1.9 Trillion; Talks Energy & Jobs with Times Herald
Congressman Gerlach last week voted against raising the national debt ceiling by another 15% - or $1.9 trillion. It is the largest one-time debt increase in American history. You can read more here. Additionally, Jim sat down with the Norristown Times Herald to talk jobs and energy. You can read about that interview here.
Four National Publications Say Gerlach Makes Seat Winnable for GOP
Since January 8th, four different national publications have indicated that Jim's decision to seek re-election gives the Republican Party the best opportunity to keep this seat in Republican hands. You can read more about it here.
Posted by Campaign Staff
February 08, 2010 4:30 pm
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The January 25th edition of the Rothenberg Political Report shows PA-6 has been
moved into much safer ground and is now viewed as "Lean Republican." Before Jim's announcement to seek re-election earlier this month, Rothenberg viewed this seat as a "Pure Toss-Up" that could be taken over by the Democrats.The Cook Political Report moved the PA-6 race from "Toss-Up" to "Lean
Republican" in their weekly rankings of House races across the country, after Jim announced his decision to run for re-election.In the January 25th edition of National Journal's House Race Rankings, PA-6 moved from one of their Top 10 seats most
likely to change parties, falling way down to the #24 spot, stating Gerlach's "re-entry into his House contest has allow the GOP to breathe easier in holding this seat."This comes on top of comments from longtime national political expert Larry Sabato of the University of Virginia who
manages the "Crystal Ball," telling the Philadelphia Inquirer on January 10th that 
Jim's decision to run for re-election"has saved that seat for Republicans. I think they would have lost it otherwise."Still, in this seat that went heavily for Democrat Governor Ed Rendell and for President Obama by 17 points, this race can never be taken for granted. Jim will continue to show this heavily independent-minded electorate in PA-6 that he is the best candidate for taxpayers in Berks, Chester, Lehigh and Montgomery counties.
Posted by Campaign Staff
January 27, 2010 10:59 am
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Larry Sabato, a political observer who tracks congressional races nationally, said in the Philadelphia Inquirer today that Jim's decision to run for re-election"has saved that seat for Republicans. I think they would have lost it otherwise."
Additionally, Congressional Quarterly moved their rating for PA's 6th District from "Toss-Up" to "Lean Republican."
Posted by Campaign Staff
January 10, 2010 10:45 am
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