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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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To my friends and supporters,
Success is measured in different ways; our campaign was a collaborative effort that was a huge success. We had leaders from every walk of life participating in our campaign because it was centered on opportunity, inspiration, and prosperity. A campaign that was founded and strengthened on honesty and integrity.
I am deeply grateful and honored for the support and friendship that you have given to my family and me. I look forward as we build on those relationships for the future.
The road in life has many curves, but it takes vision, leadership and perseverance to continue in order to reach your destination.
"This is not an end, but a beginning"
With respect and appreciation,
Paul
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| Buzz Aldrin, Lunar Module Pilot of the first mission to land on the moon. |
Paul Rancatore Endorsed by Heroic Astronaut Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 Astronaut, is an American hero and an inspiration to reach for the stars and be the best that we can be.
Dr. Aldrin is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and has remained at the forefront of efforts to ensure a continued leading role for America in manned space exploration. Buzz Aldrin's endorsement of Paul Rancatore for Congress is exciting and recognition that Paul Rancatore shares Buzz's vision and can-do attitude.
Buzz Aldrin helped lead America and its space program to new heights, so it is an honor that Buzz Aldrin sees in Paul Rancatore a fellow leader to achieve the brighter future that the residents of our district deserve.
(click here to read full article)
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Paul Rancatore Wins Two in a Row!
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Two weeks ago Paul Rancatore won 58% to 42% in a straw vote, a resounding victory over his competitor in the upcoming Primary Election. The annual Osceola Hob Nob, a major political get-together and forum for candidates, held a vote among the people attending the event. When the votes were counted, Lt. Col. Rancatore came out ahead with a 16% lead.
“When Paul Rancatore's win at the Osceola Hob Nob was announced, there was an enthusiastic roar from the crowd,” said Sheri Morton, one of the participants. “My family and friends strongly support Paul Rancatore. People really like him and his stand on the issues, as well as his energy. We want him fighting for us in Washington.”
Just this past week, Paul won again! The St. Cloud/Greater Osceola Chamber of Commerce held a straw vote at their regional Politics in the Barn event. Between the two Democratic candidates, Paul Rancatore won 78 to 21. That's a spread of 57%, over triple the lead we held just one week before. Many thanks to our volunteers for a great job!
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Two More Endorsements for Paul Rancatore
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We received two more endorsements last week, from prominent local organizations! These endorsements come from hard-working citizens of District 15, who have chosen to support Paul Rancatore. We are grateful for their support, and for yours. Together we will be successful!
From the Brevard Federation of Teachers:
"It is with great pleasure that the Brevard Federation of Teachers has chosen to endorse Democrat Paul Rancatore for Congress. Brevard's teachers wear many hats, they are parents, spouses, leaders, veterans, guardsmen, community volunteers and, of course, teachers." (click here to read more)
From the Transport Workers Union:
"The Transport Workers Union supports and endorses Democrat Paul Rancatore in the upcoming District 15 Congressional Election. The Transport Workers Union demands a multi-dimensional candidate, and Paul Rancatore is that candidate. Paul has taken advantage of his time and opportunities to prepare himself for the office of Congressman." (click here to read more)
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From Congressman Ed Markey
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"For over five years Paul Rancatore has worked tirelessly with me to develop groundbreaking legislation to strengthen our homeland security. Paul was instrumental in helping me develop legislation to require the screening of all cargo carried on passenger planes. His experience, honesty, integrity and perseverance allowed him to work in a bi-partisan fashion to create important legislation, including the bill to implement the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission, which the President signed into law in 2007.
"Paul is an experienced, dedicated strategic leader, who knows how to get results in Washington DC and is well qualified to be a future leader in the United States Congress."
-- Congressman Ed Markey
Representative, Massachusetts District 7
http://markey.house.gov/
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From USAF Maj. General Armor
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"Paul is a dynamic, cutting edge thinker and leader. His original solutions for National Security Space challenges were right on target and will have a lasting impact for our Country. In order to address Congressional concerns about Space systems acquisitions and policy, Paul used his remarkable vision and organizational skill to help create two new General Officer positions for additional oversight and leadership on future Space projects.
"In a climate of budget cuts, Paul researched ways to efficiently fund essential National Security Space requirements. His stellar performance and demonstrated leadership have convinced me that Paul will provide the Congress with an extraordinary leader who will protect and enhance our Space industrial base, the keystone to US global leadership."
-- James B. Armor, Jr., Major General, USAF (Ret.)
Former Director, National Security Space Office
Pentagon, Washington DC
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - Endorsement From Transport Workers UnionThe Transport Workers Union supports and endorses Democrat Paul Rancatore in the upcoming District 15 Congressional Election. The Transport Workers Union demands a multi-dimensional candidate, and Paul Rancatore is that candidate. Paul has taken advantage of his time and opportunities to prepare himself for the office of Congressman. read more ... |
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - Paul Rancatore Receives Brevard Federation of Teachers EndorsementIt is with great pleasure that the Brevard Federation of Teachers has chosen to endorse Democrat Paul Rancatore for Congress. Brevard's teachers wear many hats, they are parents, spouses, leaders, veterans, guardsmen, community volunteers and, of course, teachers. read more ... |
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Friday, August 15, 2008 - Teamsters Endorses Paul Rancatore“Teamsters Local #769 is pleased to endorse Paul Rancatore in the upcoming District 15 Congressional race. Teamsters Local 769 has a diverse membership and as such requires a Congressman of considerable depth. Paul Rancatore is a man of experience, a man of action not words.” read more ... |
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Monday, August 11, 2008 - Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations EndorsementThe Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) and our 23,000 professional pilots are proud to endorse Paul Rancatore for Congress. For commercial aviation, in general and airline pilots in particular, this election must be about performance and not promises. Our industry has reached a critical state the effects of which will be felt throughout the population. read more ... |
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Monday, August 11, 2008 - Association of Flight Attendants Endorses Paul RancatoreThe Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) is pleased to announce their endorsement of Paul Rancatore for Florida's 15th Congressional District. AFA recognizes the importance of the 2008 election to their members, their industry and the American people. AFA's Director of Government Affairs, Shane Larson, points to Rancatore's track record, when after 9/11, Rancatore served on both the Federal Aviation Administration's Rapid Response Team on aircraft security and the Aviation Security Advisory Committee. read more ... |
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Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - News Flash! Orlando Sentinel Endorses Paul RancatoreThis morning's edition of the Orlando Sentinel has endorsed Paul Rancatore for US Congress, Florida District 15. The Sentinel, with readership of over 640,000, is the largest newspaper in the district. The editorial calls Paul "... an expert on NASA who's eager to increase access to health care and is the better of two Democrats running." read more ... |
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Sunday, August 03, 2008 - Newsletter Text - HealthcareOur country has the best physicians and nurses in the world. We are the incubator for the best medical technology serving as the gold standard for the rest of world. So, why is it that our country doesn’t rank in the top ten for lowest infant mortality rates? Why are we not in the top ten for life expectancy rates? The key problem is NOT a lack of qualified caregivers or technology, it is cost – we pay twice as much as other nations to receive lower quality care. read more ... |
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Thursday, July 24, 2008 - Newsletter Text - From Education to AchievementWe hear a lot of rhetoric today regarding the measure of representatives of Congress. While constituents deserve to have representatives who put their interests first, the general belief is that Congress has fallen prey to listening more to those with money, and those that contribute heavily to Congressional campaigns. read more ... |
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Monday, July 07, 2008 - Newsletter Text - The Road to ChangeIt’s impossible to give directions if you don’t know both the starting point and where you are going. Therefore, I will start this, my first newsletter, with how I see the state of our district and our country. Over the next few issues I will share with you my roadmap for achieving our goals. read more ... |
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Monday, June 23, 2008 - Why the Moon is So ImportantThe Florida Today newspaper published a guest editorial written by Paul Rancatore, supporting the Shuttle and Constellation programs. The focus of the article is the effect of NASA's plans on local jobs, the economy, and national technical expertise. read more ... |
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Thursday, May 22, 2008 - Labor Council Endorses Paul RancatoreThe Space Coast AFL-CIO Labor Council announced their endorsement of Paul Rancatore for United States Representative. read more ... |
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Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - Why I Reentered the RacePaul briefly discusses his family illness and why he is able to reenter the race for U.S. House of Representatives. read more ... |
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Saturday, May 03, 2008 - Rancatore (re)enters Congressional race to replace Weldon(TCPalm.com) VERO BEACH — Although he withdrew from the Congressional District 15 race in October, Vero Beach resident Paul Rancatore on Friday paid to set up a Democratic Party primary read more ... |
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Thursday, May 03, 2007 - Pilot Starts Democratic Campaign Sortie Against Florida Rep. WeldonNew York Times - Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Paul Rancatore’s decision to seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Rep. Dave Weldon next year in Florida’s 15th District — a candidacy Rancatore announced Thursday — was hardly spur of the moment. It came after years of discussion with federal, state and local party leaders about the possibility of Rancatore entering politics, and after recent meetings with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. read more ... |
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Thursday, May 03, 2007 - GOP Rep. Dave Weldon Will Face Dem From Air Force ReservesTPM ElectionCentral May 3, 2007 - Looks like GOP Rep. Dave Weldon -- the Congressman from Florida's 15th who was a big backer of government intervention in the Terri Schiavo case -- has officially got a Dem challenger on his hands. read more ... |
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Friday, April 20, 2007 - Learning To FlyRep. Dave Weldon (R-Fla.) hasn’t faced a serious challenge in the last five election cycles, but Democrats believe they’ve successfully recruited a top challenger against him for 2008. read more ... |
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Paul Rancatore is a member of the United States Air Force Reserves. Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of the Air Force or the Department of Defense.
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