This section will grow considerably as we point out Mr. Costello's non-accomplishments. Maybe during good times, we can afford one or two followers, but times are not good. We need to replace the do-nothing incumbent with the leadership and pro-American values of David Sadler.

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OUR OPPONENT

Our target for November is an entrenched big government incumbent with a record that leaves one yearning for constructive action. While Mr. Costello has been in the U.S. House,

• our coal mines have gone silent;

• our steel mills have gone out of business and into chapter 11;

• our rural hospitals are closing while communities go without local heath care (UMWA hospital in West Frankfort and the Franklin County Hospital in Benton (260 jobs) being the latest victims);

• Maytag has shipped more of its manufacturing to Mexico;

• our textile industry has nearly disappeared with Du Quoin's Bridal Originals (80+ jobs) being the latest victim of 'Free Trade';

• the US has become more dependent upon foreign energy supplies;

• the Bill of Rights, including second amendment rights, have been weakened;

• the national trade deficit has continued to gush red ink;

• war has come to the American mainland while our border with Mexico remains wide open

What does it take to make the national Republican party and our neighboring Republican Congressman support our campaign? Is Mr. Shimkus so vulnerable that forming an alliance with our opponent is the only way to ensure victory over Congressman David Phelps?