Barrow Votes to Raise Taxes $57 Billion on Small Business Owners

May 16, 2008 – 1:05 pm
Savannah, GA - As our economy continues to struggle, the last thing small business owners need are an increase in their taxes. Democratic Congressman John Barrow voted in favor of raising taxes on individuals, small businesses, sole proprietorships, and partnerships. This tax increase amounts to an astounding $57 billion tax hike! "6 out of every 10 jobs in our country are tied to small business and this tax hike voted on by John Barrow will have a devastating affect on 12th District citizens who own and operate a small business and are the job creators in our communities." said Republican candidate for Congress Ray McKinney. "At a time when employers are struggling with soaring costs of energy, health care, and other business expenses, we do not need to be increasing their tax bill too." The amendment (Roll Call 330) was voted on during consideration of HR 2642, a new ...

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McKinney First 12th Dist. Candidate To Sign Earmark Reform Pledge

May 12, 2008 – 6:01 am
May 8, 2008 . Savannah - Candidate for Congress Ray McKinney (R-Savannah) signed a pledge Thursday supporting common-sense reform of how Congress spends taxpayer dollars. "Earmarks and out of control government spending restrict America's ability to address genuine national priorities and interfere with fair, competitive markets” said McKinney. “I am the only Republican candidate in this race to sign the Citizens Against Government Waste pledge on earmark reform. When the Republican Party embraces the birthright of reform, which is our heritage as a party, we succeed and win elections." Here are some highlights of the promises made in the pledge McKinney signed: Fully disclose all earmarked funding or targeted tax benefit requests on his Congressional website. Not request any earmarked funding that would come from a federal program that is not currently authorized by Congress. Not request any earmarked funding or targeted tax benefit provision that does not serve a federal interest and/or have a federal ...

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Stone Told Radio Talk Show Host He Lives In 12th

May 8, 2008 – 5:09 pm
  May 8, 2008 (Savannah) -- Thursday morning, a Savannah area radio talk show host told his audience that John Stone (R-Augusta) had previously claimed to live in the 12th Congressional District, even though he was a resident of the 10th at the time. Stone is running to represent the 12th District in Congress.   Congressional candidate Ray McKinney’s campaign manager, Clint Murphy, was a guest on WTKS Radio’s Bill Edwards’ show when Edwards revealed that he had asked Stone earlier this year on the air whether he lived in the 12th. Stone at that time said he did. This revelation follows a Wednesday press release by Stone’s campaign manager attacking McKinney’s character because he had pointed out the facts that Stone does not live in the 12th nor is he registered to vote there.   ...

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Effingham Herald: McKinney Says Stone doesn’t live in district

May 7, 2008 – 2:07 pm
SAVANNAH — Public records show that Republican Candidate John Stone does not live in nor is he registered to vote in the congressional district he wants to represent. According to the Richmond County Voter Registration Office, Stone registered to vote in the 10th District on March 11, several months after he began his campaign for Congress. (Full Story)

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McKinney’s GOP Opponent Lives Outside 12th District

May 7, 2008 – 12:01 pm
  May 8, 2008 (Savannah) – Thursday morning, a Savannah area radio talk show host told his audience that John Stone (R-Augusta) had previously claimed to live in the 12th Congressional District, even though he was a resident of the 10th at the time. Stone is running to represent the 12th District in Congress. Congressional candidate Ray McKinney’s campaign manager, Clint Murphy, was a guest on WTKS Radio’s Bill Edwards’ show when Edwards revealed that he had asked Stone earlier this year on the air whether he lived in the 12th. Stone at that time said he did. This revelation follows a Wednesday press release by Stone’s campaign manager attacking McKinney’s character because he had pointed out the facts that Stone does not live in the 12th nor is he registered to vote there. “It’s now evident that Mr. Stone has been deliberately trying to hide the fact that he lives in the 10th ...

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Clint Murphy to Manage Ray McKinney’s Campaign for Congress

May 2, 2008 – 3:37 pm
May 2, 2008 Savannah - Congressional Candidate Ray McKinney (R-Savannah) this week hired longtime Savannah-area Republican and community activist Clint Murphy to manage his campaign for Congress. "As I share my message of low taxes, reducing gas prices, and a smarter government I'm excited to have someone of Clint's experience and background join my campaign team,” said McKinney. “Having grown up in Savannah, gone to college in Statesboro, and especially having run a campaign for Congress in this district, Clint will be an invaluable part of my efforts to win the Republican nomination and represent the voters of the 12th District in Congress." Murphy, who also serves as the campaign’s chief spokesperson, said he’s honored that Ray asked him to be a part of his campaign team. “Like many voters, I am tired of high gas prices, ...

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Ray McKinney Qualifies As GOP Candidate For Congress

April 30, 2008 – 1:54 pm
April 30, 2008 State Capitol Building, Atlanta – Portraying himself as an “ordinary guy” running to restore true representation to Georgia’s 12th District, Savannah engineering consultant Ray McKinney officially qualified Wednesday as a Republican candidate for Congress. “Some so-called political experts have dubbed me the underdog in this race, but that’s okay,” said McKinney, “After all, East Georgians like to root for the underdog,” McKinney, says he believes he’s the best candidate to beat the Democratic nominee in November, either incumbent John Barrow or State Senator Regina Thomas. “One of my Republican opponents moved from Washington, D.C. to run and the other is a controversial former radio talk show host.” said McKinney. “My advantage is that a lot of voters want a congressman who will take on the old ‘politics -as-usual’ crowd, which is what I want to do.” McKinney pointed out that he’s already proved that hard work, commitment and innovative ideas can ...

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CQ Politics: GOP Hopes for Comeback in Georgia

April 1, 2008 – 2:15 pm
Meanwhile, longshot McKinney is trying raise his public profile. In February, he starting "walking the district" - a time‑honored campaign tradition. His 450-mile journey took him throughout the 22 counties in the 12th District and gave the Savannah native what he says is the insight into the key of the election: the district's independent voters. (Full Story) 

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Savannah Morning News: McKinney and Stone running unconventional congressional campaigns

March 20, 2008 – 1:18 pm
They've thrown away the rule book. In their own ways, the Republican candidates in the 12th Congressional District are waging unconventional campaigns. Others may decide to run as late as May 2, but so far, Ray McKinney of Savannah and John Stone of Augusta comprise the GOP field. (Full Story)

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The True Citizen (Waynesboro): ‘Big Walk’

March 20, 2008 – 9:49 am
Congressional hopeful Ray McKinney, a Republican, decided he'd take a different approach when announcing he'd be seeking the 12th District seat come November - he was going to walk for it. McKinney set out on foot in February, planning to cover the entire district (450 miles) in his "Big Walk" campaign. He arrived in Waynesboro last Thursday, where the 45-year-old, fourth from left, was greeted by a small crowd of supporters. (Full Story)

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