a note from Lee Hamilton to tim
Tim asked Lee, "Why should we be optimistic about representative democracy?" Here's his answer:
We can trust and retain our optimism in representative democracy because it has been successful by so many measures since the experiment our founders embarked upon. While the difficult questions we face will change over time, our ability to address them remains in the framework that still stands. This means that representative democracy is a never-ending work in progress and the issue of whether it can endure will always be in doubt. But instead of wondering whether something else would be better for us, as Americans, we need to focus on how we can make it work. What matters is that whatever the challenges we face, we accept them and use the system and its endless possibilities to address them. Our strength comes when we recognize that we’re all in this republic together, and work cooperatively for a country in which all persons have an opportunity to enjoy the promise of America and to live a life of honor and excellence. This means we shouldn’t spend time bragging about doing it right one time, we need to just get things done.
Baron Hill
Former Representative Baron Hill endorses Dr. Tim Peck
Baron Hill held the IN-9 Congressional seat from 1999-2005, 2007-2011 and was known for his common sense blue-dog Democrat style working across the aisle with Republicans to balance the budget and advance the rights of all Americans.
Treva Hodges, 2x Mayor of Charlestown and Moderate Democrat
"Tim Peck offers residents of the 9th district an opportunity to trust our government again. For too long, everyday Hoosiers have paid the price for partisan bickering as our Congressional leadership has ignored our basic needs. Every household in our district deserves the freedom to chase their dreams. We need Tim's grounded approach to leadership and his commitments to policies and programs that enhance our quality of life and improve our economic situations. I proudly endorse Tim Peck for Congress."
Ninth District Democratic Party Committee representing the 18 counties of IN-09
“Dr. Peck represents sensible, solutions-oriented politics,” said Ninth District Democratic Party Chair Adam Dickey. “At a time when Republicans in this district like Jamey Noel and Erin Houchin are either being indicted for stealing from taxpayers or voting to shut down the government, Tim is working to actually improve the lives of our citizens. He’s focusing on the fact that the issues we face aren’t Democrat, Republican or Libertarian in nature—they are American issues we must face and fix together.”
Tim Peck for Congress: Representing All of Us In Indiana-9
John Yarmuth, Retired KY-3 Congressman and Chair of House Budget Committee
Connie Sipes, former Indiana Senator, representing the 46th District (New Albany) from 1997 to 2011 and current Floyd County Democratic Women's Club co-chair
Connie Sipes, former Indiana Senator, representing the 46th District (New Albany) from 1997 to 2011 and current Floyd County Democratic Women's Club co-chair
“Dr. Tim Peck will bring a unique set of skills and experiences to the U.S. Congress. His background in both medicine and technology will serve the country and Indiana’s 9th district extremely well. Even more importantly, he’s running because he wants to improve people’s lives, not because he wants attention. He will be a worthy successor to the likes of Baron Hill and Lee Hamilton.”
Connie Sipes, former Indiana Senator, representing the 46th District (New Albany) from 1997 to 2011 and current Floyd County Democratic Women's Club co-chair
Connie Sipes, former Indiana Senator, representing the 46th District (New Albany) from 1997 to 2011 and current Floyd County Democratic Women's Club co-chair
Connie Sipes, former Indiana Senator, representing the 46th District (New Albany) from 1997 to 2011 and current Floyd County Democratic Women's Club co-chair
I have been fortunate enough to meet Dr. Peck several times in the recent past. I am extremely pleased with Tim's knowledge of the important issues that face the citizens of the 9th district and think he will be a great representative for us! His strong work ethic and love for his country will serve us all well in Washington D.C.
