Ridin' Free through the high plains of Western Colorado!

From Eric Dondero:

His friends call him "Cowboy Bob."

From an old Army buddy:

I have known Bob McConnell since we were infantry company commanders in Viet Nam in 1971-72. He has always been concerned about America and the highest values it can stand for. I have no doubt that he will work hard for the good for our people and country. Bob shows a rock solid independence in his thinking. He has led men in combat... I know Bob will be above the fickle movement of polls, sound bites, and politics -- Tony Witter, Colonel, US Army, (Retired)

His wife Phyllis describes the fundamental tennants of his Western Conservative philosophy:

I fell in love with Bob's spirit, those cowboy virtues and values of independence, hard (hard!) work, and love of the land. When we go into the wilderness or the mountains on horses I totally trust his competence, in any circumstance. He's a man of integrity and conscience who's not afraid of spirited debate.

Why is he running? Just another regular American turned Tea Party Patriot sick and tired of Big Government.

From Bob:

My decision to run for political office for the first time in my life was born in the Tea Party movement. I share your anger at what is happening to our country, and your determination to take our country back.

I am committed to finding Practical Solutions to Real Problems through traditional Republican values; limited Federal government, eliminating the income tax and replacing it with a Fair Tax on consumption, free markets, protecting individual and growing States’ rights, and defending our country against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

He is running against fiscal liberal Democrat incumbent John Salazar (brother of the well-known former Governor). Salazar voted Yes on Obama takeover of the Nation's Health Care system, Yes on Obama's stimulus, and Yes on raising the debt ceiling.

On Health Care just passed? From the Durango Herald, March 22:

Steamboat Springs Republican Bob McConnell, who also has entered the race, called the bill a “major federal intrusion in our lives."

"I just think that we're moving in a tragic direction," said McConnell, an emergency medical technician.

He also mentioned the lack of tort reform as a shortcoming.

“The first thing I'll do in Congress is try to get it repealed," he said in a phone interview.

Protecting the American Homeland Highest Priority!

On National Security he's a Pro-Defenser self-described "Ronald Reagan Conservative." (Vietnam War photo of Bob left holding an ice cold Schlitz).

Bob on Islamo-Fascism:

I believe protecting our homeland is the most important responsibility we, the people entrust to the federal government. Do you feel safe knowing that Janet Napolitano is in charge?

Militant Islam is on the rise all over the world. The rallying cry of the World Islamic Front is to murder any American, anywhere on earth.

We, the people gave Congress the power to declare war. The people must demand that Congress get about the business of protecting us.

More from Conservative Outlook:

Bob feels our nation’s #1 priority should be National Defense and feels strongly the TSA should be concentrating on “searching for dangerous people” rather than “searching for weapons.” Because he has a military background, Bob knows well that hands as well as guns, knives, etc. can be weapons. He’s been endorsed by the Combat Veterans for Congress PAC.

Bob's been tearing it up all across western Colorado, gaining media attention, praise from other elected officials, endorsements, and a mass of supporters. However, oddly enough, it's his chosen campaign song that has garnered him the greatest attention.

Click here for what is guaranteed to be the most uplifting, inspiring, country rockin' campaign theme song ever written... Turn it up!!

(Artist - Michael Martin Murphey website)

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