Hartzler stops in Nevada on whirlwind campaign tour

Nevada, Mo. -- It's time for change in the 4th Congressional District, according to Vicky Hartzler, and she wants to be the agent of that change. She's running for the seat Ike Skelton has held for 30 years.

"Our current Congress-man is voting 96 percent with Nancy Pelosi," Hartzler said. "Ike was one of four deciding votes on Cap and Trade, which will increase costs on everyone. This district deserves better leadership than its getting now. It's time for him to go."

Hartzler stopped in at the Moore-Few Care Center Community Room Friday afternoon to meet and speak with a group of supporters, one of several meetings set up around the area. Hartzler said she had a Web site and a presence on social networking sites, which helped organize and publicize events, thanks to the efforts of her assistant, Samantha Hill.

"I've got a Web site, www.vickyhartzler.com, and I'm on Facebook and Twitter thanks to Samantha Hill, my political director," Hartzler said. "This is a big district and you can't get known without getting your information out there and going out and about meeting people."

Hartzler has been getting out there. Friday she was scheduled to meet people in 12 locations from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Hartzler said that the 4th Congressional District was mainly conservative and Skelton doesn't represent that majority.

"Ours is one of the most conservative districts held by a Democrat in the country," Hartzler said. "Ike doesn't represent conservative values and it's important to get someone who does. It's not just important to us, it's important for the country."

Hartzler said conservative values and common sense are what the district needs, values that conservatives deliver.

"Our time-tested answers are what's needed in this district," Hartzler said. "This district has the work ethic, small town fiscal responsibility, faith and family values. We need more of that."

Hartzler, a former teacher, was asked about home-schooling.

"I support public schools," Hartzler said. "But we need to do what's best for the kids. I leave it up for the parents to decide on that."

Hartzler is a Republican, former state representative from the 124th District, former teacher, and part owner of Hartzler Equipment Company and Hartzler Farms.