ACKERSON OUTPACES INCUMBENT

May 6, 2008 - Zionsville, IN - Claiming a victory in today’s primary, Nels Ackerson visited polling sites in all 12 counties of the 4th Congressional District. On a day that saw record voter turnout, Ackerson won nearly twice as many votes as that of his fall opponent, incumbent Steve Buyer.

“Mr. Buyer must be held accountable to the people of the 4th District.”, says Ackerson, “It’s time for him to defend a 16-year record in Washington as one of the most ineffective and partisan members of Congress.” Ackerson continued, “My opponent has put party politics over the people in his district and they deserve an explanation. I invite him to meet me in a series of debates over the coming months.”

Ackerson challenged the incumbent to identify any bill that he has authored during his eight terms which addresses the current problems facing our country. Mr. Ackerson says, “With a faltering economy, soaring gas prices, and the ever increasing costs of health care, voters should ask, ‘In 16 years what has my Congressman done for me and my family?’”

The Ackerson campaign is appealing to voters of all parties with a message of bipartisanship and a call to return to principled leadership.

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For interviews or questions contact Jim Hurst. 317-733-8468 or jim.hurst@nels4congress.com