http://www.nels4congress.com Nels Ackerson for United States Congress Mon, 12 May 2008 14:47:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 5-07-2008 Brian Peloza Assistant Managing Editor Nels Ackerson may be raising some eyebrows inside the Democratic Party. In the most recent Federal Election Commission reports, Ackerson, a Democratic challenger for the U.S. Congressional District 4 seat, has raised more money than eight-term incumbent Republican Steve Buyer. Ackerson had receipts of $308,603 through April 16; while ... http://www.nels4congress.com/2008/05/12/election-2008-democratic-challengers-for-congress-making-early-waves/ According to the Daily Journal in Johnson County: Two Democrats were the top vote-getters in Johnson County. In first place, Nels Ackerson, who is trying to unseat U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer in the 4th Congressional District. Ackerson, an attorney, got 12,900 votes from his uncontested spot on the Democrat ballot. In second ... http://www.nels4congress.com/2008/05/08/update-ackerson-top-vote-getter-in-johnson-county/ Twelve hours to visit twelve counties. That was the plan for Primary Day and I'm happy to say that thanks to a dedicated staff we were successful. My wife, Sharon, traveled with me, making the day even more enjoyable. We started the day talking with voters in Lawrence County before ... http://www.nels4congress.com/2008/05/08/12-hours-12-counties/ 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 ... http://www.nels4congress.com/2008/05/06/for-immediate-release-ackerson-outpaces-incumbent/ WBAA News Ackerson tours CAT plant; talks about economy LAFAYETTE, IN (2008-04-29) A candidate for Congress is touring the Lafayette area, ... http://www.nels4congress.com/2008/04/30/ackerson-tours-cat-plant-in-lafayette-in/ We both are impressed with Nels' grasp of the problems facing the country and of his willingness to seek solutions working with both sides of the aisle. Emma & Walt (Tippecanoe County residents) http://www.nels4congress.com/2008/04/14/dalsimer-endorsement/ Judge Patricia Wald (ret.) endorses Nels Ackerson for United States Congress. "I write enthusiastically to support the candidacy of Nels Ackerson for Representative in the U.S. Congress from the 4th District of Indiana. I have known Nels for over 30 years and have the utmost respect and admiration for his ... http://www.nels4congress.com/2008/04/04/former-assistant-attorney-general-endorses-nels-ackerson/ Friday, March 14, 2008Out on the campaign trail By Rick Holtz Managing Editor Friday, March 14, 2008 Nels Ackerson has made it a habit to visit Montgomery County as often as possible as he travels Indiana's Fourth Congressional District. Ackerson, a democrat who seeks to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer, was the guest of ... http://www.nels4congress.com/2008/03/14/montgomery-county-visit/ The Roosevelt Kennedy Club of Clinton County added their name to Nels' growing list endorsements. Roosevelt /Kennedy Club Endorses Nels Ackerson During the February 21st meeting of the Roosevelt/Kennedy club, Nels Ackerson was unanimously endorsed as "our" candidate for Indiana's 4th Congressional District. http://www.nels4congress.com/2008/03/12/clinton-county-democrats-endorse-nels-for-congress/ Last Sunday my granddaughter Campbell took her first halting steps. Warily, she looked across the distance of about four feet to outstretched arms and took a step. She then took another and another, until after five uncertain, tottering steps she had reached her father, then to her mother, her ... http://www.nels4congress.com/2008/03/10/first-steps/