Tim Gartin for Iowa Senate campaign yard signs greet me almost everywhere I go in Ames, Iowa. What a happy sight to see these reminders of the quality candidate voters have in Senate District 23.
This election is has not been good enough to simply “like” someone on a facebook page or give a vote because of an association with a political party. Yes, I like Mr. Gartin because he plans to work on tax and regulatory reforms that will “promote the business climate” and Gartin promises to bring common sense solutions to Iowa’s fiscal problems. This election I have spent time learning more about Tim Gartin and his opponent, Herman C. Quirmbach.
Some good information about Tim in following Letter to the Editor from The Tribune:
Can’t think of a better citizen rep
Published: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 9:38 AM CDT
It is my urgent hope you’ll vote for Timothy Gartin for Iowa Senate on Nov. 2. He is running against incumbent Herman Quirmbach.
Tim has my vote because he is virtuous. Virtues may be categorized as intellectual, moral and theological. I’ll leave God to judge Tim’s habit of the theological virtues (faith, hope and love); I’ll tackle the first two. Intellectually, Tim displays a nuanced facility with politics, economics, and history.
I know that he works to sharpen his intellect through study and informal conversation and debate. I believe this intellectual habit has truth as its goal. Morally, Tim has demonstrated a stubborn habit of doing the right thing. In my business dealings with Tim, he has always, without exception, done the right thing in often difficult situations. I’ve seen him make decisions that cost him money, customers or both. I believe Tim has spent a lifetime setting his moral compass.
Second, Tim has my vote because he is a tireless worker. Through the years, I’ve admired Tim’s ability to do his job efficiently and effectively. When needed, Tim works long hours. Of course, Tim couldn’t do that without the partnership with his wife Tara. With Tara, Tim gets things done. I believe this work ethic will serve us well in the Iowa Senate.
Finally, Tim has my vote because he is running for the right reason. He believes our state is headed in the wrong direction and that something has to be done. He is running because he believes he can make a difference; he believes he can serve. I can’t think of a better citizen representative than Tim Gartin.
Please join me in supporting Timothy Gartin for Iowa Senate in his campaign against incumbent Herman Quirmbach.
Joel Rogers
Now what I found when checking out the current Senator Herman Quirmbach. According to the website Project Vote Smart this is what voters have to contrast with candidate Tim Gartin:
Quirmbach has the following scores from Interest Group Ratings:
Abortion: Support of Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa – 100% (2004)
Family & Children Issues: Iowa Family Policy Center 0%
Business and Consumers: Iowa Association of Business and Industry (2007) 14% and National Federation of Independent Business’s- 38%.
Civil Liberties: Iowa Civil Liberties Union (2007) – 82%
Gun Rights: Grade letter “F” (2006) National Rifle Association
Labor: Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL – CIO 100%
It was also noted by Project Vote Smart:
Senator Herman C. Quirmbach refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders. This candidate has demonstrated 0% courage during the test.
Voters in Senate District 23 have a choice in 2010. Some will continue to vote for the very, very, very Liberal, Herman C. Quirmbach. They will like his beliefs, values, and votes on abortion, civil liberties, gun rights, and support of big business.
I am one voter who is extremely pleased to have the opportunity to vote for Tim Gartin. From everything that I have read or the times I have heard Gartin speak in person, I know that Joel Rogers is right. I can’t think of a better citizen representative than Tim Gartin.
Vote Tim Gartin!