Bost Campaign Ad Touts Fight for Farmers

Bost Campaign Launches Second Television Ad

Murphysboro, IL – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost released the second television advertisement in his re-election campaign for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, titled “Belleville Boot.” The ad, narrated by Belleville Boot Company President Mark Ferguson, highlights Bost’s successful efforts to stop a federal rule change that would have made it more difficult for the company to compete with big corporations for supplying boots to our men and women in uniform.

“When Washington politicians tried to change the rules and put big businesses ahead of a Southern Illinois job creator, I went down to the House floor and helped stop them,” said Bost. “Because we were successful, Belleville Boot Company will remain one of the largest providers of military boots in the nation.  That’s the type of positive result that hardworking Southern Illinois families deserve.”

To view “Belleville Boot,” please click here.

Transcript, 30 seconds:

FERGUSON:  “Belleville is a family owned small business. We’re the oldest and leading manufacturer of boots for the US military. The large billion dollar companies were trying to bully the small businesses and eliminate our ability to win contracts. Mike Bost went right to work for us.  As a marine he’s pretty ferocious. He attacked the problem right away and he got it resolved. We’re going to be able to win more contracts now and we’re going to employee more people in this area. When you need a fighter, you need someone like Mike Bost in your corner.”

BOST:  “I’m Mike Bost and I approve this message.”

Bost Campaign Launches First Television Ad

Murphysboro, IL – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost released the first television advertisement in his re-election campaign for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, titled “Stand Up.”  The ad will begin running with 500 points this week in the Metro East media market.

“I was proud to feature my grandchildren in our first ad because I believe this campaign is about the future,” said Bost.  “We must cut wasteful spending, reduce the debt, and lower the tax burden for working families if we’re going to strengthen the world our kids and grandkids will inherit. I look forward to continuing to stand up for Southern Illinois’ future and ensure our young people inherit a better world than the generation before them.”

To view “Stand Up,” please click here.

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Bost Raises $333K in 90 Days, Tops $1 Million in Bank

Murphysboro, IL—Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Bost announced his campaign raised over $330,000 in the second quarter and has over $1,041,000 cash-on-hand.

“The strength of our fundraising operation proves our message of more jobs and less government is resonating,” Bost said.  “I am humbled by the outpouring of support I’ve received from hundreds of friends and neighbors across Southern Illinois.  It’s exciting to see the momentum  we’re generating as the campaign season heats up.”

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Bost Campaign Launches Job Creator Coalition

Murphysboro, IL – Congressman Mike Bost announced his Job Creator Coalition at a breakfast on Monday, May 16^th, in O’Fallon.  This coalition, a group of business owners formed in support of the campaign, comprises 30 small business owners across the 12^th district. You can see this list of names here.

“As a former small business owner myself, I know that these companies are the lifeblood of the Southern Illinois’ economy,” said Bost.  “I am proud to have these hardworking men and women, regardless of whether President Obama believes they built their companies or not.  I am fighting for a pro-jobs agenda in Congress of lower taxes and less regulation because that’s the only way for America to meet its full potential in a competitive global marketplace.”

Mike Bost has earned the support of national pro-business groups such as the US Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), because of his pro-jobs record. He is running to limit government regulation and fight for lower taxes so working families in Illinois can thrive.

First elected in 2014, Mike Bost represents Illinois’ 12^th Congressional District in the United States Congress. A retired U.S. Marine and former firefighter, Mike and his wife Tracy own a business in their hometown of Murphysboro, IL.

For more information or to schedule an interview, call Evan Handy at 405-570-8665 or email him at evan@bostforcongress.com.

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Mike Bost Launches Women for Bost Coalition

Murphysboro, IL— U.S. Rep. Mike Bost announced that later today he will be hosting a grassroots rally to unveil his 119-member Women for Bost coalition.  The rally will be held at Bost’s Fairview Heights campaign headquarters, and credentialed media is invited to attend.

“As a husband, father, and grandfather empowering women in our communities is an important issue that is very near to me,” said Bost. “March is Women’s History Month, and I couldn’t think of a better time to roll out this coalition of dedicated and principled women from across the 12th District.  I am honored to have their support and look forward to seeing this coalition grow even bigger in the months ahead.”

“Tracy and I have been blessed with the friendship of so many women who are leaders in business, in family, and in community. As their representative, I have worked hard to ensure that these grassroots ambassadors have every opportunity to achieve their dreams. If we can achieve that goal today, it could mean the world for our daughters and granddaughters.”

For a full list of the Women for Bost Coalition, please visit our website.

First elected in 2014, Mike Bost represents Illinois’ 12^th Congressional District in the United States Congress. A retired U.S. Marine and former firefighter, Mike and his wife Tracy owned a business in their hometown of Murphysboro, IL for nearly 26-years.

For media inquiries, contact Evan Handy at 405-570-8665 or evan@bostforcongress.com.

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