Endorsements
ENDORSEMENTS
Dan Venturi - Lake County Republican Party Chairman : Lake County Republican Party Chairman Dan Venturi said he's pleased Dawson will be in the congressional primary. Venturi said he's met Dawson and found he has a grasp on fiscal concerns. (Source: The Daily Herald – July 31 2009)Ken Koehler - McHenry County Board Chairman: “John fully understands the major issues of the day on jobs and the economy, and the two great concerns of transportation and groundwater issues facing McHenry County. He will make a worthy ally to 16th District Congressman Don Manzullo in addressing not only the challenges facing the nation but their adjoining congressional districts as well.”
Tom Roeser – President, Otto Engineering, Inc.: “John Dawson is my candidate of choice in this election. John has what it takes to beat Melissa Bean in this election and will represent us well in these trying times.”
Gerald Forsythe - Chairman and CEO, Indeck Power Equipment Company: “I expect great accomplishments from John Dawson as Congressman for our 8th District. He has my total support.”
Brant Lieske – Owner, Edwards Engineering, Inc.: “This election is about jobs and the economy. John Dawson understands the problems and has the necessary experience to provide solutions. He gets my vote.”
Dan Venturi - Lake County Republican Party Chairman : Lake County Republican Party Chairman Dan Venturi said he's pleased Dawson will be in the congressional primary. Venturi said he's met Dawson and found he has a grasp on fiscal concerns. (Source: The Daily Herald – July 31 2009)
David Nelson - Supervisor, Cuba Township and former Mayor of Barrington: "John demonstrates a far better understanding of the economic issues that are needed to fix the economy than his opponents. He has a plan to use his knowledge, experience, and background to support small businesses, create more jobs, and bring new industry to the 8th."
Randy Hertel - R-H Insuance Group: "Our children grew up together. Melissa and John are the type of friends you can always count on and the type of people we will all be proud of in Washington."
Dr. David P. Van Dam - Founder, Van Dan Dermatology
Norval Stephens
Owen Heath