Larry Bucshon Reaches ‘Contender’ Status
Indiana Republican Takes Critical Second Step in ‘Young Guns’ Program
 
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced today that Republican Larry Bucshon (IN-08) has reached ‘Contender’ status as part of its Young Guns program. ‘Contender’ status is the second step in the three-level program, with Bucshon now facing a new set of benchmarks to reach ‘Young Gun’ status in his bid to win the open seat being vacated by loyal lapdog Democrat Brad Ellsworth.
 
Founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Reps. Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Young Guns program is a member-driven organization dedicated to electing open-seat and challenger candidates nationwide. By achieving ‘Contender’ status, Bucshon has already proven his ability to build a successful campaign structure and achieve vital fundraising goals.
“Larry Bucshon has already proven that he will be a formidable candidate by meeting the Young Guns program’s rigorous goals and is well on his way to building a winning campaign that will put this seat in the Republican column,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). “Larry is part of a strong and growing pool of candidates who are frustrated with the Democrat majority’s big-government ways and aren’t willing to stand by any longer. His campaign has put Congressional Democrats on notice that Americans are ready to turn the page on the failed experiment known as the Obama-Pelosi agenda.”
For over two decades Dr. Bucshon has worked to protect the lives of his patients and lead a successful medical practice. His entrance into public service is indicative of his life’s work: a desire to diagnose problems and provide practical solutions. Since 2003, Larry has served as President of Ohio Valley HeartCare (OVHC), the tri-state region’s most comprehensive cardiology and cardiovascular surgery practice. In addition to his role as President of OVHC, Bucshon serves as Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Medical Director of the open heart recovery intensive care unit at St. Mary’s Hospital.

While already having achieved certain benchmarks to place him on the road to victory, Larry Bucshon now faces a new set of rigorous goals that will elevate him to the top level of the Young Guns program and help him build a competitive, effective and winning campaign.

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