Citing his concern that Congress has refused to make the tough decisions to protect this country and return it to prosperity Jack Lugar formally announced his candidacy for Congress in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District. Lugar announced his decision at an event surrounded by family, friends, and his wife of nearly 20 years in the home of local Camel, IN residents earlier this week. Lugar believes that home gatherings, where he can hear and address the concerns of Indiana residents in a more intimate forum, provide him with a greater understanding of the changes Indiana voters are demanding.

“I want to return our country to prosperity, to rebuild the infrastructure, allow more incentives for jobs to be created in America, repeal ObamaCare, improve our health care system, and reduce the burden on the working family,” said Lugar. “I was approached to run for Congress and knew that I could no longer sit back and wait for our current leadership to do their job. Instead, it was time for me to step up and do my part to resolve the economic crisis in this country right now.”

“For years I have seen a decline in our leadership, and an inability to really understand the concerns of those in the 5th District. I believe that strength in character, determination, principled leadership, and integrity are core values that our representatives should have. I am convinced that a good leader lives his everyday life the same way that he would govern, and I aspire to that every day. I promise that when I’m elected to Congress, I will allow my Hoosier values to continue to guide me while maintaining an active life in Indiana.”

“I will not let Washington change me, as others have. Many seem to leave their values and common sense at the front doors of Congress,” said Lugar. “At home, I was taught that when families run low on money, they stop spending. They don’t go out to eat, go out to the movies, or spend money on the latest gadgets. Families tighten their belts, pinch pennies, and find ways to increase income. I believe that is exactly what the government should do. A smaller government and focused use of resources is a better government.”

“We have seen elected officials change their positions on key issues as it suits their own interests. Whether it is saying they are strong on defense on the one hand, and then taking donations from questionable foreign sources – or claiming to be fiscally conservative and then voting to bail out Wall Street instead of families, it is all unacceptable,” said Lugar. “Being a man of my word is of the utmost importance to me.”


About Jack Lugar
Jack Lugar, a native Hoosier and active member of the community, was raised in Indianapolis in a hard working, middle class family where he was taught the importance of financial responsibility, integrity, hard work ethic, standing up for his principles, and accountability. Like many local residents, Jack is concerned about the current direction of our nation and would like to see our country return to prosperity right now. He believes that our leaders have failed to listen to the American public and have changed their positions on key issues as it suits their own interests. He is running for Congress because he feels the district’s current representation in the House of Representatives is out of touch with local voters’ good Hoosier common sense and concerns.