Jackson County Democratic Committee

For Immediate Release:                         February 8, 2010

Contact:                                                  Ryan Hobart    (573) 636-5241 Ext. 125

Congressman Blunt’s Record of Wasteful Spending Draws Another Primary Opponent in Bob Praprotnik

Praprotnik joins Chuck Purgason and Mark Memoly in Republican Primary for U.S. Senate Seat

Jefferson City, MO - Bob Praprotnik is offering Republicans who are increasingly frustrated with Congressman Roy Blunt’s record of out of control spending that turned a $128 billion surplus into a $1.2 trillion deficit another choice for the U.S. Senate.  Praprotnik had this to say about his opponents like Congressman Blunt “All our elected officials need to be held responsible for the recessions/depressions the created… they created the economic crises because of their policies. They should also be voted out of office.”

Praprotnik’s candidacy highlights a fractured Republican base that is furious with Congressman Blunt for reckless spending during his time in Congress. Blunt recently took an “aggressive grilling” from West County Republicans in St. Louis because of spending during his 13 years in Congress and his support for the Wall Street Bank Bailout and Medicare Part D.  Video of the event can be found here: http://bit.ly/2kCS9c.

And earlier this winter, another of Congressman Blunt’s primary challengers, State Senator Chuck Purgason, told the Kansas City Star: “When Representative Blunt was in the leadership the deficit grew almost $1.5 trillion. Republicans have proved they can’t balance the budget either.” [Chuck Purgason, KC Star 12/27/09]

“Congressman Roy Blunt has a clear record of wasteful government spending, which is why he’s taking heat from Democrats and Republicans alike,” said Ryan Hobart, Communications Director for the Missouri Democratic Party. “It’s no surprise Bob Praprotnik is running, because Missourians are tired of Congressman Blunt’s DC doublespeak on fiscal responsibility, considering he was part of the Washington leadership team that turned a $128 billion surplus into a $1.2 trillion deficit.”

Congressman Blunt is running against State Senator Chuck Purgason, Kansas City auto consultant Mark Memoly, and Bob Praprotnik in the August 2010 primary for the Republican nomination for US Senate.

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