Busy 2 Weeks!

Cindy and I got out to the Delaware State Fair a few nights last week and it was great! We met some really hard working Delawareans everywhere we went. I also learned that cows are alot larger up close than they are when you pass by them in a field.

We had a great time working the GOP Booth and getting out to talk to people. Everyone we met is concerned with where our state is headed and how much taxes are going to be raised when the General Assembly goes back in session. Funny thing, people have come to expect their taxes to be raised on a regular basis over the past few years. That is not the way our Government was intended to run. We were never intended to fear our lawmakers and unfortunately, that is exactly what we do. We fear what they are going to take and we fear how it will impact our family budgets. We desperately need change!!!

I found myself walking side by side with Representative Walls whom currently holds the 33rd Seat. We had a great talk and I want to repeat, I have great respect for Representative Walls. He and I agree on many things and I told him I want to run my campaign in such a way that win or lose, he and I can sit down to coffee on November 3rd. I don't see myself running AGAINST Representative Walls personally, I am running to take the free spending Democratic majority out of power in Dover! Unfortunately, I need Representative Walls' seat to accomplish that task.

When we were not at the fair, we did some door knocking and put up some signs. If I haven't gotten to you with a sign yet, don't fret, I've got you on my list and I'll get there soon. Working full time and campaigning is much more difficult than I had anticipated but truthfully, it's a good experience and I wouldn't change a thing! I've met great people, shared some great conversations, and had a great time doing it. Praise God for Cindy who works twice as hard as me! She is the epitomy of the saying, "behind every good man there's a great woman".

August 3rd was the Milford Police Annual Night Out. I hope many of you got out to see the great men and women I work with and many of the services the department offers. Although I was working, it appeared a good time was had by all!

Don't forget August 16th, 5-7 at the Milford Georgia House. Tickets are selling fast and you need to get yours soon! Call Cora at (302) 430-7405. If you call me at (302) 632-9881 or e-mail me at steverustde33rep@gmail.com, I will do my best to get tickets in your hands. Hope to see you out for a great time!!!

Georgia House Gathering August 16th

Please come out with your family to the Georgia House Restaurant on August 16th from 5:00 PM unttil 8 PM at the Beautiful Milford location. Meet Steve Rust and friends and enjoy great food and a great time. Tickets are on sale now at $16.99 each. We are encouraging everyone to purchase tickets in advance as there are a limited number available. For tickets contact me at steverustde33rep@gmail.com or (302) 632-9881. You can also get tickets from Cindy at wb2789@aol.com 0r (302) 222-3787 and Cora Downes at (302) 430-7405. Spread the word as this promises to be a great time for everyone. Remember, this is a family friendly event so bring the kids too!

HOW?

I've been asked on the campaign trail HOW I would bring jobs to our area as your Representative. It makes sense to me that looking at a common object such as a vehicle, lets say a Ford F150. While Ford Motor Company places their logo on the vehicle as the manufacturer, there are many, many companies which make the nuts, bolts, washers, handles, knobs, and parts which are installed during the construction. Why not get on the phone with some of these businesses and simply ask, "what would it take to bring you to Delaware?". If we're truly committed, I believe we could reach some common ground with these companies and create incentives to bring them to Delaware, our area specifically. Small Business drives the National economy!!!

Recently at a Police Trade show in New Jersey I was involved in a conversation with a representative of a company that makes computer vehicle mounts. In our conversation we discussed the application of computers on police motorcycles and he related that the mounts are available, but there is an issue with getting an appropriate box constructed to hold the equipment and the computer. I told him of a friend who has a welding and fabrication business and that he would likely be interested in producing a box for their company. The representative was elated, saying that he could move 1,000 or so a year of things work out. These boxes retail for over $1500 each in the Police equipment market. I've got to think that constructing them to specs for production would net my friend $400-500 per box. Lets do the math, 500 multiplied by 1000=$500,000.00. Name a business that wouldn't like to add $500,000 to their income in 2010. How many good paying jobs can this create? How many other ways could this impact our local economy? And this was just a chance conversation!

What if all members of the House and Senate dedicated themselves to bringing 5 or 10 new businesses or employers to Delaware every year? Even if a few did it, in a short time we would have new employment and new business opportunities popping up everywhere. What a boost to our local economy that would create! We just have to be willing to do what it takes to bring them here and then overcome the urge to TAX and REGULATE them into oblivion after they get established and create jobs here.

It ain't Rocket Science!!!! It's exactly what my campaign motto says, "Public Service NOT Politics!"

By the way, my friend has agreed to build a prototype box and talk with the representative I met. With a little luck and a few prayers, this could turn into a great business opportunity and a great employment opportunity. If my friend has made any headway by November, I'll pass out his business address to some "Old School Politicians" leaving Dover. I've got good reason to believe that a number of them will be looking for work sometime around November 2nd!



Steve

The Crazy Days of Summer!

I stood sweat drenched in my drive way today and thought, gee, 5 months ago I was shoveling mountains of snow thinking how nice summer would be. Today I'm thinking that snow wasn't so bad!!!

Hope everyone is having a great summer. We went to Yoders last Friday for the Great Conservative Cookout. Governor George Allen, a Reagan Conservative, gave a great keynote speech and we got the opportunity to meet lots of great conservative folks.

Hope to see you at the Delaware State Fair this week. Look for the Steve Rust for Delaware 33rd Campaign staff and friends at the GOP booth Monday evening from 5:00 until 8:00. Come by, I'd love to meet you and get aquainted.

We have signs and T-Shirts which are going fast. If you'd like a yard sign, please fire me an e-mail. Those of you whom we met on the trail, we have your name down and will be delivering signs as soon as possible. If you have a location for a 4'x8' Sign, we will begin putting them up after the fair. Let me know of the location and we'll do our best to get a sign put up.

Thanks to everyone who has been gracious to us and helped out with the many, many jobs involved in campaigning. We have truly met some great Delawareans who share the same concerns that we do. Please give me a shout and pick up a T shirt to wear to the Fair or a Yard Sign. I really need everyone to pitch in and help me get the word out. Call 10 of your republican friends and make sure they VOTE in the Primary on September 14th. Then call 25 of your Republican Friends and make sure they VOTE for me on November 2nd. Together we'll do our part to return RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP to Dover!! Who knows, it might just catch on in the D.C. area as well!

God Bless

Steve

The Week in Review

WOW! Last week was a blur, but what an exciting run of events. We did some door knocking, attended Rep. Outten's (R-Harrington) announcement, held the Steve Rust for DE 33rd Kick-Off, and attended the Great Conservative Cookout at Yoders. More on the Yoders event in a future post. For now, here are some photos from my Kick-Off event at the beautiful Sunnybrae Mansion in Milford.

Here I am with Rep. Bobby Outten-R of Harrington.

Lynn McColley, pictured on the right, is the owner of Sunnybrae. He and his wife have done a fantastic job of remodeling the Mansion.

Skip Pikus, my long-time friend, said many kind words about my candidacy and encouraged people to get involved with the campaign.

Michelle Rollins made a surprise stop!

My lovely wife and our youngest daughter were there for encouragement and support!

Thanks to all of my family and friends who put my kick-off together. We enjoyed meeting people and answering questions, and I was told by one party insider, my campaign has gained credibility as my message gets out.

Please come see the Steve Rust for DE 33rd Campaign Staff at the Delaware State Fair on July 26th from 5:00-8:00 PM. If you don't catch me at the booth, look for me on the fair grounds.

One last thing, The "WHISPER" Campaign has started and you may have heard:

1. I am withdrawing to run for Kent County Sheriff

2. I am under investigation for Pornography on the State Computer (my work computer)

Let me assure you that neither is true, I am in the race for the Delaware 33rd, and I have never been, nor am I currently being investigated for any issue involving mis-use of the State Computer. ( Fear of losing an election is an amazing motivator!)

Get the word out that the Political Dirty Tricks of the past don't work anymore. We want something different in Dover in November, we want Steve Rust!

Yoders Great Conservative Cookout

I want to cordially invite everyone to the Great Conservative Cookout at Yoders in Houston Friday night. Come out to see some great speakers, great entertainment, and great food.

This is a family friendly event so bring the kids too!!!!

I'd like to hear from you!

Just a quick invitation to anyone who visits my Blog to leave a comment. I'd really like to hear from you regarding the issues and concerns you have. With that said, next week I'm holding a formal announcement at the beautiful Sunny Brae Mansion on NE Tenth Street, July 15, 6:00 PM until about 8:30. Please call me at (302) 632-9881 or e-mail me at steverustde33rep@gmail.com for more information.

On the 16th we'll be at Yoder's Farm in Houston joining the Delaware Conservative Coalition for a good time. Come out to hear former Virginia Governor George Allen and Radio Talk Show Host Bill Colley (a nice guy!) along with a bunch of candidates and other friends. Cindy and I would love to see you there.