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Dear Contributor,

Recent polls show that 75% of the American population believe that the country is on the wrong track.  Our country is facing numerous crises with real strategic implications for the future.  The middle class is being squeezed and is in decline.  Our military and reserves are overextended and underfunded.  Pensions and social security are under assault.  Jobs are being outsourced—Americans are underemployed, unemployed, or forced into early retirement.  Healthcare has become unaffordable for many; the beneficiaries of our policies have become the HMO’s and the Drug Companies, not the people.  Diplomacy has been abandoned, we have few allies left, and our only energy policy seems to be how big a profit Big Oil can make each quarter.

During the last 11 months, I have visited dozens of Fairs/Parades/Events and listened to thousands of people here in the Tenth District—people who were rich and poor, Democrat, Independent, and Republican, of all races, creeds,and professions.  Most agree that it is time we take back this seat, change the direction of this country, and find solutions that work for the people, not the powerful special interests.

"The 10th district is in my blood"—I am a son of the 10th district with solid roots in Cleveland, Burke, and Catawba Counties.  My philosophy is conservative on spending, and socially moderate.  I have the knowledge, skills, and experience to bring new ideas and solutions to Washington that will serve the farms, factories, and people of our Tenth District.  I am a creative thinker and problem solver.  I have worked in Engineering and Marketing and as an Owner and Operator of my own company.  I served three years of active duty as a US Military Officer.  I have traveled extensively throughout the world.  I read extensively in Foreign Affairs, Science, and Technology.  Adding to that is my long-term personal involvement in City, County, and Regional issues related to water, transportation, and economic development and planning.

For me to have any chance to change what is coming out of Washington, and thus help improve our lives here in North Carolina, I need your help.  I am told that campaign contributions are the whole story in getting elected.  For every voter I meet personally, there are 10 others who will be influenced by TV, Radio, Print, Display Ads or Direct Mail.  That is not the "how it should be," but that is the way it is.  So, if we are to have a chance to work together to for a better tomorrow, I need you to own a piece of my campaign.  By making a contribution, you can help get my message out and start to take back our country.

Thank you for your support and your willingness to be a part of the solution.

                                                                                                                                                                    Sincerely,
                                                                                                                                                                    Steve Ivester