Gettemy goes on TV in 2nd District GOP race

CEDAR RAPIDS – Second District Republican hopeful Rob Gettemy has released two new television advertisements, entitled “Jobs” and “Values” that will begin airing across the district May 12.

Gettemy is in a four-way primary for the GOP nomination to challenge incumbent Democrat Rep. Dave Loebsack of Mount Vernon.

The primary election is June 8. Absentee voting is underway.

 “Throughout my travels across the district, there are two concerns that voters constantly bring up to me,” Gettemy stated. “First, there is real and persistent concern that the Obama administration and Congressman Loebsack just don't get how to rebuild our American economy. They think government jobs are the answer, and have been pouring trillions of dollars we don't have into a failed experiment.”

“Second, the ‘Obama/Loebsack Experiment' is also undercutting the very principles and values that made America and Iowa great places to live and work,” Gettemy added. “Iowa has given me great opportunities, and I've succeeded in an environment that rewarded hard work and personal responsibility. I teach students how to create jobs and build our economy. And I know the answer to rebuilding America isn't more government spending, or more government jobs.”

“Jobs” and “Values” speak to these concerns and echo what Gettemy has been speaking to on the campaign trail.

“Voters in the 2nd District are educated and engaged, and they are looking for a new leadership in Congress,” Gettemy noted. “They are tired of out-of-control government spending, endless bailouts, and a Congress that is making this country weaker, not stronger. Iowans want to see jobs that will support our families, and they have concluded that President Obama and Congressman Loebsack do not share their vision.”