Russ Diamond
Russ Diamond
Russell H. "Russ" Diamondis an entrepreneur, political activist, and politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. He attempted to secure ballot access as an Independent candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania in 2006. He ran for Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor as a Republican in 2010. In 2014, he was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, for the 102nd District...
clear signal
It's a clear signal that Pennsylvanians have awoke from their long slumber.
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Instead of just giving us a tax break and putting the money back into the General Fund, we've got to go knock on their door, tell them what our cause is. And the truth is, we don't send them to Harrisburg to be sugar daddies.
challenger election general incumbent primary
I'll only be disappointed if an incumbent doesn't have a primary challenger or a general election challenger.
couple might narrow
In Westmoreland and Fayette counties, we'll have a lot of candidates. In a couple of races, we might have to choose. We're going to narrow that down.
against believe candidate chance deserves eventually introduce present races reduced strong themselves voters
There are some races where we will introduce more than one candidate. In these races, we believe each candidate deserves a chance to present themselves to the voters in their district. Each race against an incumbent, however, will eventually need to be reduced to one strong candidate before the primary.
candidates county electoral fair government local offer offices people school serious served voters
We have people who have served in local and county offices and school boards. They are serious candidates and will offer voters an alternative. We are going to take back our government fair and square. Through the electoral process.
bring heroes proud tired
Pennsylvania is tired of villains. We need heroes. I'm proud to bring you some of those heroes today.
dedicated dignity hallowed integrity people return saving tired truly
Pennsylvania is tired of villains. We need heroes. These people are truly my heroes. They are dedicated to saving my Commonwealth. We need to return honor, dignity and integrity to these hallowed halls.
fully understand voters
I think that the voters fully understand what's going on here.
changed fast realize run
Lawmakers should run, they should run fast and not look back. They should realize that things have changed in Pennsylvania.
beauty freedom
Part of the beauty of freedom is that freedom is chaotic.
watch
We have to watch out for anointed successors. That's what got us here in the first place.
middle potential
We're in the middle of vetting potential candidates.
believe came good hear people
I can do more good doing what I?m doing right now. Besides, I?m having too much fun. This is great. I can?t believe all these people came out to hear me speak.