May 16, 2012

Written by Juliana Simone

Southbury – Litchfield businessman Mark Greenberg who is seeking the Republican Party Nomination this Friday, sent out an email to his supporters today that included an invitation to his hospitality suite at theConnecticutConvention Center inHartford where the State Convention is being held. This is the candidate’s second run for Congress. Greenberg ran in 2010 as a newcomer who successfully petitioned his way on to the ballot by gathering enough signatures to qualify to participate in the August primary. He won three towns:Danbury, Woodbury and Warren. Announcing early in the fall of 2011 he would make a second attempt to become the party nominee in 2012, Greenberg has worked hard with the district’s forty one towns who are more familiar with the conservative Republican this time around who also has tea party support.

The GOP Convention this Friday will choose their nominees for all five Congressional districts and for U.S. Senate. There are five candidates seeking the fifth district party endorsement: Mr. Greenberg, State Senator Andrew Roraback (R-30), formerFarmingtontown council chairman Mike Clark, former 2010 Lt. Governor Candidate Lisa Wilson-Foley and veteran and former CT National Guard liaison Justin Bernier who also sought the nomination in 2010. It’s a tight race with most of the candidates having received a variety of endorsements from Republican Town Committees and Chairmen, Legislators retired and sitting and organizations many which have been published here on American News Network over the months. Here are candidate Mark Greenberg’s as listed on his campaign website: (For a complete list of endorsement quotes go to link: http://www.markgreenbergforcongress.com/contact-mark/endorse-mark/

 State Senator Len Suzio (13th District – Meriden)

“I will be supporting Mark Greenberg for the Republican nomination as the candidate for the Fifth Congressional District. In a field of strong Republican candidates, Mark stands out for his consistent committment to common sense conservative values. He has the ability to to marshal the resources necessary to defeat a well-funded liberal Democrat. I am supporting Mark Greenberg becauseConnecticutand the 5th Congressional District need a strong and pragmatic conservative voice like Mark’s inWashington.”

Peter Schiff – 2010 U.S. Senate Candidate

“I first met Mark in 2010 when we were both seeking nominations in the Republican Party. From the moment I heard him speak at an RTC meeting, I knew I was in the presence of a true statesman. Mark is running for all the right reasons. He understands the severity of the problems, and is committed to the free market based solutions necessary to solve them. He will fight to slash government spending, repeal regulations, and lower taxes. I wholeheartedly endorse his candidacy for the U.S. Congress. He is hands down the best person for the job.”

Marty Flynn – Brookfield RTC Chairman

“I’m supporting Mark Greenberg for Congress because he understands the proper role of government and the need for personal responsibility. Mark is running for the right reason – he wants to ensure opportunities will exist for future generations.”

Adam Grippo – Cheshire RTC Chairman/State Central Committee

“Our candidate must be a person of character, have a belief in small government, and most importantly have the courage to go toWashingtonto defend Life,Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. I have decided to endorse Mark Greenberg for Congress. This is a personal decision that in no way binds theCheshiredelegation. However, I truly believe that Mark Greenberg is the best person to represent the 5th Congressional District.”

Candace Jones-Pacholski – Harwinton RTC Chairman

“I wholeheartedly endorse Mark Greenberg for Congress. He is the true conservative that we need inWashington. Mark is not afraid of the political establishment. A strong believer in our Constitution, Mark is a true family man, and is exactly the type of person we should be sending toWashington.”

Edgar Auchincloss – Litchfield RTC Chairman

“Mark is a successful businessman who knows how to solve problems. He is not a professional politician. Mark understands the future implications of excessive public debt and he is both thoughtful and articulate.”

Dennis Bloom – Newtown RTC Chairman

“Mark Greenberg has the business savy that our country desperately needs right now. It’s about jobs, jobs, jobs!”

Rosalie Loughran – Watertown RTC Chairman

“I am supporting Mark Greenberg for Congress not only because Mark is a conservative, but also because Mark was very supportive and helpful of our efforts during the 2011 local elections inWatertown.”

Greg Dandio – Wolcott RTC Chairman

“As the Chairman of the Wolcott Republican Town Committee, it is an easy decision for me to offer my personal endorsement to Mark Greenberg for Congress. Mark is a true conservative who will take on the political establishment. Mark has been very consistent in his core conservative beliefs and does not waiver on his positions given the political climate. Mark is prepared and able to defeat Chris Donovan in November, and I enthusiastically endorse his candidacy.”

Bob Paine – Avon RTC

Pamela Kurtz – Brookfield RTC

Robin Emond – Cheshire RTC

Stanley Emond – Cheshire RTC

John O’Reilly – Cheshire RTC/Cheshire High School Young Republicans

Tom Pinkham – Cheshire RTC Vice-Chairman

First Selectman Mike Criss – Harwinton RTC

“I’m supporting Mark Greenberg because he is a true grassroots candidate. Mark is not a career politician; he will get out there and work hard for the people. I’m excited to support Mark Greenberg for Congress because I know he will represent the interests of the people.”

Theodore Root – Harwinton RTC

Selectman Jon Truskauskas – Harwinton RTC

John Bongiorno – Litchfield RTC

David W. Wilson – Litchfield RTC

Anna Neumon – Meriden RTC

Barbara Bloom – Newtown RTC

Mitch Bolinsky – Newtown RTC Vice-Chairman

Ron Pizzarelli – Roxbury RTC/State Central Committee

Deborah Stevenson – Roxbury RTC

Camille Bertrand – Southbury RTC

Griffin Namin – Southbury/Middlebury Young Republicans

Cathe Sherman – Wolcott RTC Vice-Chairman

Additional Endorsements:

Harwinton RTC

Southbury RTC

Woodbury RTC

Tim McCall –BethlehemRTC

Karen Miller –BethlehemRTC

Peter Miller –BethlehemRTC

Susan Vaill –BethlehemRTC Chairman

Dr. Robin Appleby -BrookfieldRTC

Ernie Nepomuceno –BrookfieldRTC

Phil Kurtz –BrookfieldRTC

Steve O’Reilly –BrookfieldRTC

Fred Stoll –BrookfieldRTC

Guy Darter –CheshireRTC

Colleen Jalowiec –CheshireRTC

Thomas Ruocco –Cheshire2nd District Councilman /CheshireRTC

David Veleber –CheshireRTC

T.J. Root – Harwinton RTC

Bonnie Schaff – Harwinton RTC

Gary Schaff – Harwinton RTC

Don Truskauskas – Harwinton RTC

Kathy Horsky –MeridenRTC

Pablo Soto –MeridenRTC

Peter Walsh –New BritainRTC

Henry Zembko –New BritainRTC

Michael Barnes –New MilfordRTC

Frank Short –New MilfordRTC

Bill Heering –PlymouthRTC

John Bucciarelli – Southbury RTC

Claire Dwyer – Former Southbury RTC Chairman

Jeff Krizan – Former Southbury RTC Chairman

Mark Lancor – Southbury RTC

John Turk – Southbury RTC

Bill Davis – Former Southbury First Selectman

Jeff Santopietro –WaterburyRTC/State Central Committee

Tom Winn –WatertownRTC

Ray Primini –WatertownRTC

Carl Braun – Woodbury RTC

Ed DeCortin – Woodbury RTC

Connie Jones – Woodbury RTC

Ron Judson – Woodbury RTC Chairman

Nancy Mackey – Woodbury RTC