Richard Behney files for the US Senate race in Indiana

Indiana's Own Tea Party Conservative Signed Candidacy Declaration Paperwork On 02/18/02 For 2010 Senate Race As Bayh Drops Out February 17, 2010 Indianapolis, IN - With the 4,500 required signatures already submitted, Indiana Tea Party founder Richard Behney filed his candidacy for the US Senate race in Indiana on Thursday February 18 at 2 p.m. in the office of the Indiana Secretary of State. Behney was available for questions from the media immediately following.

As a proponent of smaller government, no bailouts, lower taxes, terms limits for politicians, reduced government spending & debt levels and a return of elected officials working FOR the people that elected them, Behney has captured the essence of a smoldering emotional fire that has prompted millions of Americans to stand up against the encroachment of big government.

Behney announced his grassroots campaign in September of 2009. “Many of the folks at the Tea Parties kept tapping me on the shoulder asking when I was going to run for office.” Behney explained. “The race that was mentioned most often was to compete against Evan Bayh for the Senate seat from Indiana.” Behney says that the GOP is seriously underestimating the grassroots power in the 2010 midterm elections, as evidenced by what he sees as the mandate from the inside the beltway GOP for former Senator Dan Coats to move back to Indiana.

“This past year we saw thousands gather on the State House lawn in Indianapolis, as well as across the state in Tea Parties, rallies and town hall meetings,” Behney adds. “These folks are from all walks of life, and from across party lines. What they lack in big finances, they make up for with passion, time and energy. We will win because of our volunteers and their efforts. We are fired up and ready to win.” Behney, 46, of Fishers, owns AttaBoy Plumbing Company in Indianapolis. Troy Hill Richard Behney for US Senate Media and Communications Coordinator Web: richardbehney.com

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