Losses:
We lost the opportunity to
have Juan Manigault's Godly leadership in South Bend in the Mayor's office.
We also lost the
opportunity to have the benefit of Jim Frick, Gary King, and Wayne Curry serve
on the South Bend Common Council.
We also lost the
opportunity to have Matt Dodd's Godly leadership on the Mishawaka Council.
Accomplishments:
- Bipartisan
CCV PAC-supported candidates were the highest vote getters in South Bend! Specifically
our supported candidates were number one, number two, and number 5, 6, 7,
& 8th in highest number of voter totals across the City. In all,
6 of the top 8 vote getters are our friends! Imagine how that could
impact upcoming issue votes and elections! If you only read the headlines,
you will not know the facts . . .
Candidate
Office
Vote Total
Won/Lost
John Voorde (D) City Clerk
14,709 W
Karen White (D) City
Council 12,477
w
Steve Luecke
(D) Mayor
12,231
w
Buddy Kirsits (D)
City Council
11,907
w
Tim Rouse (D)
City Council
11,276 w
Jim Frick (R)
City Council
7,667 L
Juan Manigault
(R) Mayor
7,369
L
Wayne Curry (R) City
Council 5,915
L
- CCV
PAC-endorsed candidates below will hold 15 of twenty two elected offices
in South Bend & Mishawaka. Although 5 offices were uncontested, twice
as many more (or 10 more) candidates won or held the elected office
they had previously been elected to.
-Because both Councils voted
unanimously in the past for the Adult Business Ordinance
-and because the Mishawaka Council
has supported strong enforcement in Mishawaka
-and because the South Bend Council
has lovingly opposed the Homosexual Agenda
These are strategic profamily public
policy partners.
SOUTH BEND
Candidate
Office Vote Total
Vote %
John Voorde (D) City
Clerk 14,709
100
Karen White (D) City
Council 12,477
23
Tim Rouse (D)
City Council
11,276 21
Derek Dieter
(D) City Council 1 2,132
77
Henry Davis (D)
City Council 2 2,250
100
David Varner
(R) City Council 5 2,860
63
CCV also has positive
experiences working with Tom & Jill LaFountain on the "Inferno"
problem in the past and expect to work closely with Tom in
office on key profamily issues. Although we have
little knowledge of Oliver Davis we also look forward to working with him as
well.
MISHAWAKA
Candidate
Office Vote Total
Vote %
Jeff Rea (R)
Mayor
5,200
53
Debbie Ladyga-Block (D) City
Clerk 6,962
100
John Roggeman
(D) City Council
5,926 23
Gregg Hixenbaugh (D)
City Council 5,657
22
John Gleissner
D) City Council
5,626 22
Woody Emmons
(D) City Council 1 1,094
100
Dave Wood (R)
City Council 2 1,282
66
Marsha McClure
(R) City Council 4 1,133
60
Michael Compton (D)
City Council 5
1,047 100
- CCV
PAC-endorsed candidates who lost, campaigned well and have earned respect
in the public policy process. Each can add strength to our public
efforts on key issues . . .
Jim Frick earned the endorsement of CCV PAC, the South Bend Tribune, and was the highest vote getter not to be
elected. Jim is a force to be reckoned with and his voice of
support on profamily matters will aid our cause greatly in the future as it has
in the past.
Juan Manigault earned the endorsement and support of the CCV PAC, ran one of the most effective campaigns in South Bend history,
survived a relentless negative television attack campaign crafted
by and paid for by resources apparently gathered from across the state.
Initial indications are that Democrats from across the state
rallied and the Luecke campaign expended over $100,000 in Television ad
production and commercials. Joe Kernan's
campaign manager was brought in to sure up the effort to help Luecke
survive for the last couple months of the race. Ultimately Juan and his
team and all of our efforts did not
overcome the Democratic Machine at work in South Bend. Juan is on his way
up and is one of our closest friends. His voice was extremely helpful in our efforts to lovingly oppose the homosexual agenda. And he has served twice as
the Master of Ceremonies at CCV's Annual Awards &
Benefit Dinner. Who knows where his road will lead in the next few years . . .
to another run for Mayor? for State elected Office? or even Washington D.C.?
Wayne Curry earned the endorsement of CCV PAC is a friend on all the issues and earned almost 6,000 votes as a first time candidate. His voice and support as a CCV PAC friend is of great
value.
Gary King earned the endorsement of CCV PAC and the respect of all as a first time candidate who got more than 1,000 votes
and nearly 30 % of the vote against long time Councilwoman Ann
Puzello. Gary's energetic campaign was acknowledged by the South Bend Tribune and was refreshing to all who
worked with him.
Matt Dodd is another individual who earned
the endorsement of CCV PAC and will be a friend in the future on all the
profamily issues. As in Wayne Curry's case in South Bend we offered 4 endorsements for 3 position At-Large in Mishawaka. And Jason
"Maz" Mazurkiewicz who was endorsed by CCV
PAC and the South Bend Tribune -- who lost
his bid for re-election by just 5 votes has certainly gained the attention of
many as a young public servant.
In addition to these capable
individuals are the party officials, staff members, volunteers, and donors who
supported these candidates and who are in many cases, key friends of our
profamily cause.
The facts are the
facts. In some key races we experienced some difficult losses. Even
painful losses. But the rest of the facts are equally true. We have also
achieved more than most who oppose us thought possible. Our
standards and expectations are high. Our accomplishments are many. Our
friendships are strong. Our movement is unified and our resolve is unyielding!
Please remember all those above who won or lost, in prayer. May God convict the hearts of those
that oppose us and number the footsteps of those who are with us as we serve
Him . . .
In Him,
--Patrick
Patrick Mangan
Treasurer
CCV of Indiana PAC
www.CCVIPAC.com
