Judge Lowery for US Senate

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Introducing Judge Don Lowery Video

Common Sense, Common Values

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK6-L-cZSD0

Partial List of  Endorsements of  Don Lowery for U.  S. Senate for Illinois:

Illinois Conservatives; Independence Caucus; Illinois Conservative Action Network (ICAN); Kane County Associated Precinct Committeepersons (KCAP)

Illinois State Rifle Association has designated Don Lowery as their preferred candidate for U. S. Senate for Illinois. 

 Numerous Illinois Tea Party Groups  (Designated Highly Recommended Candidate for U.  S. Senate for Illinois by the Illinois Tea Party); Numerous Illinois 912 Groups; Numerous Illinois Mayors; Numerous Illinois State, County, and Local public officials 

 Numerous Republican County Chairpersons including  the following counties:  Franklin, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Randolph, Richland, Saline, Union, Williamson.    This partial  list is being updated regularly. 

The Many Ways Judge Don Lowery Stands Above the Other Candidates for U. S. Senate for Illinois

• Judge Lowery has demonstrated he is a strong defender of Americans’ personal liberties guaranteed by the U. S. Constitution.   Don Lowery served 26 years as a Circuit Court Judge in the First Judicial Circuit of Illinois defending the individual liberties of Americans afforded by the U. S. Constitution.  Prior to serving as a Judge, he was a States Attorney and a public defender.   He believes lawmakers should adhere to the principles of the U. S. Constitution in the legislative process.
• Judge Lowery is ProLife and  believes life should be protected.  Don Lowery believes life is a gift that should be protected, and respect for life should apply at both ends of  life’s spectrum.   Components of  Judge  Lowery’s ProLife philosophy are his opposition to partial-birth abortion, euthanasia, and embryonic stem cell research.  He opposes using Americans’ tax dollars to fund abortions.    As Judge Lowery  believes America’s people are America’s greatest asset, he unequivocally subscribes to the principles that our rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” must be protected.   Judge Lowery has pledged he will not accept campaign donations from ProChoice Groups.
• Judge Lowery has demonstrated his commitment to America’s national security.   Don Lowery has served in the United States Military.  As a member of the U. S. Army, he was serving a tour of duty in Korea during the 1967 Pueblo Crisis.  He then volunteered for a tour of duty inViet Nam.  While in Viet Nam, he was promoted to the rank of Captain and was awarded the Bronze Star, Air Medal, and Army Commendation Medal.  He has seen first hand the effects of a weak national security policy and will work as your U. S. Senator to keep America strong and safe.  He will also work to increase support for America’s military.
• Judge Lowery believes in securing America’s borders.  Don Lowery believes all of America’s borders should be secured through manpower, technology, and comprehensive inspections.  He also believes illegal immigration should be stopped as it is a drain on the national economy and a threat to America’s national security.
• JudgeLowery has demonstrated his commitment to protecting Americans’ rights under the Second Amendment.    Don Lowery is a longtime Life/Endowment member of the National Rifle Association.   He is also a member of the Illinois State Rifle Association.   Illinois State Rifle Association FedPac has designated Don Lowery as their preferred candidate for U. S. Senate for Illinois.   As a sportsman, Don Lowery believes restrictions in gun ownership should be applicable to criminals, not to law abiding citizens. 
• Judge Lowery believes in lowering the tax burdens on Americans.   Don Lowery believes all laws that contain expenditures of public money should have an automatic sunset provision that will mandate review of these expenditures on a periodic basis.  This could be one component of solutions toward ending wasteful spending by government and saving taxpayers’ money.  He supports a complete audit of the Federal Reserve.    
• Judge Lowery believes it is time to safeguard the integrity of the legislative process.  Don Lowery believes we as a nation should adopt a single-subject law in the legislative process that only allows matters relating to the primary subject of the legislation to be attached to the bill.  This will eliminate costly earmarks and coercion to vote for legislation that contains unrelated, unpopular matters.  This will also help stop purchasing legislators’ votes on issues they do not generally favor unless tax dollars are promised them for their vote.
• Judge Lowery believes in a comprehensive national energy policy.    America needs to explore and develop all areas of domestic energy including solar, wind, nuclear, and bio-energy including fossil fuels and agricultural products.  Therefore, Judge Lowery opposes the current “Cap and Trade”  legislation because of its negative effect on the economy through job loss, increased energy costs for households and industry, higher transportation and higher food costs, premature technology,  and the lack of cooperation of other nations. 
• Judge Lowery believes we have to protect Social Security, Medicare, and all pension programs.  Don Lowery believes the raiding of the Social Security Trust Fund is akin to embezzlement by Congress from the American people.  We must remove the ability of Congress to breach the Social Security Trust Fund.  Money paid into Social Security retirement benefits must only be used for those benefits.  He supports passing a law that protects all pension plans from being plundered by any government or business entity.  Individuals paying into any pension fund or Social Security fund should be guaranteed those funds will be available when they reach retirement age.  As Medicare is tied closely to Social Security, Medicare funding should be fueled out of a Medicare trust fund without the ability of Congress to raid that fund for such things as earmarks for other bills.  Current reductions in Medicare benefits are unacceptable, especially coupled with no cost of  living increase in Social Security benefits.  Responsible fiscal management in the operation of government must be restored.  
• Judge Lowery believes America is great because of its economic foundation.  Don Lowery believes the strength of our economy is based on the free market system, and government should only be minimally involved.  He supports reducing the national debt and balancing the budget.  He adamantly opposes raising the debt ceiling!
• Judge Lowery believes term limits are necessary.  Don Lowery believes the roots of the problems in Washington, D. C. today are a result of politicians saying or doing anything to get re-elected.  It is time to stop this “madness!”  It is time to return to the concept our forefathers envisioned which is “citizen legislators.”   Therefore, Judge Lowery pledges he will not serve more than two terms as a U. S. Senator.     
• Judge Lowery believes in downsizing the federal government.   Don Lowery believes the federal government has become too large and too demanding on the American people.  Don Lowery believes we should get government out of our wallets, out of our doctors’ offices, out of our homes, and off our backs! 

Judge Don Lowery is a traditional conservative candidate, both fiscally and socially!  For all the above reasons, Judge Lowery, first on the Republican Primary ballot, is the best choice for U. S. Senator for Illinois.  Judge Don Lowery will be a U. S. Senator you can talk to! 

Right for Illinois!        Right for America!

We have created this website to communicate with our constituents in the great State of Illinois.  This will be a long and tough battle ahead but we feel that Illinois is ready for “Common Sense” and now is the time.  We are looking for Volunteers and fellow Illinoisans to join our Advisory Committee.  We want to hear from you and find out what matters most to the citizens of Illinois.  Illinois is a large state and we need a leader that can represent Illinois as a whole.  Judge Don Lowery has the experience and the leadership that we need in the United States Senate.

Judge Don Lowery’s name was drawn in the lottery by the State Board of Elections to be the first name on the ballot as candidate for the United States Senate on the Republican ticket in the February 2, 2010 primary. Judge Lowery says the people will only have to look at the first spot to find the best qualified candidate to cast their vote. Judge Lowery is truly appreciative of all the hard work and effort by so people statewide on his behalf to become the Republican nominee for U. S. Senate.

A vote for Judge Don Lowery is a vote to restore honesty and common sense to government. Judge Lowery’s strong commitment to the Constitution and to individual liberties is the cornerstone of his campaign.

JUDGE LOWERY FILES PETITIONS FOR U. S. SENATE
Judge Don Lowery, candidate for U. S. Senate for Illinois, filed his petitions for his candidacy early  this morning in Springfield.  Today is the first day candidates may file nominating petitions to be placed on the February 2, 2010, primary ballot.  Judge Lowery will be a candidate on the Republican ballot for the U. S. Senate position.

Judge Lowery wishes to thank everyone for their hard work and effort on his behalf in obtaining the necessary signatures for his nominating petitions.   After filing his nominating petitions  in Springfield, Judge Lowery resumed his campaign travels throughout the State of Illinois to attend numerous events and carry his message of restoring “Common Sense” and integrity to government.    He believes it is time to work together for practical solutions and believes open communication between elected officials and their constituents is key to resolving problems of today and of the future.

Judge Lowery discusses  various topics on his website, JudgeLowery4USsenate.com, in the Issues and Policy Forum sections.  If you wish to make comments or ask questions about Judge Lowery’s candidacy and platform or to become involved in his campaign, please send him an e-mail message at lowery4ussenate@yahoo.com or call him at 618: 771-6734. 

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