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Karen Diebel named among Top 10 Social Conservative Candidates Tuesday, April 06, 2010 Originally Posted On: April 01, 2010

U.S. Congressional candidate Karen Diebel 's devout catholic faith and pro-life stance make her one of the favorite candidates of Christian / Catholic voters. Diebel credits her faith for helping her through the tragic death of her husband, a physician who was killed by a secondary collision as he treated car accident victims on the side of a highway.

In honor and memory of Dr. Diebel's heroic act, Karen Co-founded the N. Donald Diebel, Jr. M.D. Good Samaritan Fund in 2004, a foundation…
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Karen Diebel Achieves NRCC on the Radar Status Thursday, April 08, 2010 Karen Diebel Achieves NRCC on the Radar Status

Originally Posted On: April 01, 2010

Washington- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has officially announced Karen Diebel (FL-24) as an ‘On the Radar’ candidate, an important first step in its Young Guns program. Founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Reps. Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Young Guns program is a member-driven organization dedicated to electing open-seat and challenger candidates nationwide. Diebel is running in Florida’s Twenty-Fourth Congressional District…
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Congressman Dick Schulze Joins Diebel Campaign as Honorary Finance Chairman Thursday, April 08, 2010 Congressman Dick Schulze Joins Diebel Campaign as Honorary Finance Chairman
Originally Posted On: April 05, 2010

(WINTER PARK, FL) The Honorable Richard Schulze, former congressman and a member of Ronald Reagan’s “13” Advisory Committee has joined the Karen Diebel for Congress Campaign Finance Team as Honorary Chairman.

During his congressional service Schulze spent 16 years on the House Ways and Means Committee and became the ranking member of the Oversight Committee. He was a leader in advocating fair trade. His tax plan, introduced in the early 1990’s has been called one of the best. READ MORE
Founder of RNC Regents, Pioneer of Cable TV Joins Diebel Finance Committe Thursday, April 08, 2010 Originally Posted On: April 08, 2010

(WINTER PARK, FL) Rick Michaels, who began his career at the birth of Cable TV, and has gone on to become a major force in the world of communication has joined the Karen Diebel for Congress Finance Team. Michaels also founded and served as Co-Chairman of the Republican National Committee Regents.

Diebel is running in the Republican Primary in central Florida’s 24th District.

“Most thought Cable TV would never work. Now it has changed the way the world gets its information...
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Townhall.com: Diebel More Conservative, Miller More Moderate Friday, April 23, 2010 The lines have already been drawn in the Florida sand: Diebel seems to be billing herself as the more conservative candidate with Miller taking a more moderate approach. Karen Diebel was highlighted by the NRCC’s Young Guns program, meaning that she is seen as viable in the November election.   READ MORE
A Catholic Mom Who Will Take Her Faith To Congress Friday, April 23, 2010 Karen Diebel is a pro-life, pro-family Catholic hoping to win the GOP nomination to run for Congress in Orlando, Florida’s 24th District. Diebel represents a very different kind of Catholic politician from Speaker Nancy Pelosi who led the charge for pro-abortion funding as part of the health care reform. READ MORE
Diebel Wins Straw Poll! Wednesday, May 12, 2010
The Orange County Young Republicans held a 5/11 straw poll in the US Congress District 24 and District 8 races.

By a strong vote of 32-14-6, Diebel earned the most votes in the District 24 primary race.

A link to the OCYR press release is forthcoming.
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Conservative Congressman Brian Bilbray Endorses Diebel Monday, May 17, 2010
(WINTER PARK, FL) Calling her “the best chance Florida has to elect a true conservative to Congress” California Congressman Brian Bilbray has endorsed Karen Diebel for Congress in Florida’s 24th District.

Bilbray has been lauded for his tough stance on illegal immigration and fight to cut both the size and scope
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Winter Springs Commissioner Joanne Krebs endorses Karen Diebel Monday, June 07, 2010 Former Vice-Mayor and current Winter Springs Commissioner Joanne Krebs endorses Karen Diebel for Congress in Florida’s 24th District. 

Krebs cited Diebel’s understanding of the drain that federal government mandates place on local governing boards. 

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HUCKABEE ENDORSES DIEBEL Wednesday, June 09, 2010 Huck PAC and I are pleased to endorse Karen Diebel. As a mother of three young boys, Karen knows first hand what it means to uphold America’s traditional family values. Karen will be an active advocate, not just a silent vote, for our pro-life values and marriage between one man and one woman.
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Mat Staver & Art Ally Endorse Diebel Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Two more Pro-Life Leaders and voters in Congressional District 24 have thrown their support behind Karen Diebel.

Mat Staver is a founding member and the Chairman of Liberty Counsel, a non-profit litigation, education, and policy organization dedicated to advancing religious freedom, the sanctity of life and the family.
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Karen Diebel Earns NRCC "Contender" Status Thursday, July 15, 2010
Congressional Candidate Karen Diebel (FL-24) announced that she has added another $310,000 to her warchest to defeat liberal Suzanne Kosmas.

The announcement comes on the heels of the NRCC's announcement that Diebel earned "Contender" status in the NRCC's Young Guns program, established to identify the most viable campaigns.

Diebel remains the most Conservative and most viable Republican.
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Seminole Commissioner Van Der Weide Endorses Diebel Wednesday, July 28, 2010 (WINTER PARK, FL) Seminole County Commissioner Dick Van Der Weide endorses Karen Diebel in Florida’s 24th District Congressional Republican Primary.

Van Der Weide has a long history of public service. Appointed by President Bush to the Selective Service Board, he has also served as a Gubernatorial appointee to the State of Florida Child Advisory Council and Past Vice-President of the Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee.
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Re: Attacks by Pro-Amnesty, Liberal Craig Miller Monday, August 02, 2010
Miller Begins Misleading Mail Campaign Against Diebel

Attempts to Cover-up Liberal, Pro-Amnesty Record
 
 
In a desperate attempt to repair the damage to his campaign by the startling admission that he knowingly hired many illegal aliens to work in his company's restaurants, Craig Miller launched a mudslinging attack against the Karen Diebel campaign.
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Irish-American Republicans Endorse Diebel Tuesday, August 03, 2010

The Irish-American Republicans, a 130-year-old coalition of Irish-Americans in the Republican Party, today announced their endorsement of Karen Diebel for Congress in Florida's 24th Congressional District.

"It is important that we replace a liberal like Suzanne Kosmas with a strong voice that will fight for smaller government and conservative principles,” the group's Regional Chairman Jim Bomford said in a news release. “Karen Diebel is one of the Fighting Irish and I know she'll stand up to Pelosi's liberal agenda."

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Fact Check: Sentinel Says Miller Mailer Full of Half-Truths Monday, August 16, 2010
Orlando Sentinel says Miller Mailer: "True, but..."

Dishonest Miller Mailer Full of Half-Truths, Lacks Important Context

Recently, Craig Miller sent out a mail piece distorting Karen Diebel's fiscally conservative record of cutting taxes, reducing spending, and shrinking the size of government. He then sent out a press release misrepresenting the Sentinel's analysis of his claims.
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RedState Debunks Miller Attacks Against Diebel Monday, August 16, 2010
"The People Attacking Karen Diebel for These Votes are Either Ignorant or Deeply Opposed to Fiscally Responsible Government"

Excerpts from Erick Erickson's Article Below...

I haven’t really jumped into FL-24 race other than to raise some concerns I had with Karen Diebel that everyone assures me are actually not big issues.

But one thing that has jumped out at me is some of the attacks on Diebel about her voting for tax increases on the Winter Park City Council in Florida.

 

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Politico Article Inspires ALIPAC Endorsement for Karen Diebel Monday, August 16, 2010
Americans for Legal Immigration PAC is endorsing Karen Diebel for Congress in Florida's GOP Primary in the 24th district in reaction to an article that recently appeared in Politico claiming Diebel's opponent Craig Miller had joined ALIPAC's Facebook page to appear tough on illegal immigration after originally supporting Amnesty for illegal aliens.
While ALIPAC encourages candidate, lawmakers, and concerned citizens who want to stop Comprehensive Reform Amnesty for illegal aliens to join the group's prolific Facebook page and email lists, Craig Miller's prior support for Amnesty
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HUCKABEE TO RALLY FOR DIEBEL Saturday, August 21, 2010 Please Join the Karen Diebel Campaign as Governor Huckabee Attends our Get Out The Vote Rally!

In case you missed it, Governor Huckabee also recorded an ad for our campaign. Listen to the ad here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mG0q51q9_A&feature=search.

Sunday, August 22,2010
Life Orlando
200 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL
2:00pm - 3:00pm


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