Here's a campaign update from the Charlie Summers for Congress campaign:

Dear Friend,

I am so proud and thankful of every person that has stepped up to the plate to help with Charlie's campaign. It is because of you that news about Charlie, his experiences in Maine and his outstanding record of twenty years as a public servant to the people of Maine is being told throughout the district.

Yesterday, I was pleased to read the op-ed that I submitted to the Portland Press Herald - Small Businesses Need One Big Thing

Small business is a piece of our economy that Charlie knows well and convincingly believes is key to our future.
In his capacity as former regional director of the Small Business Administration, Charlie learned the best way to spark sustained economic growth is to boost small businesses, which created the majority of net new U.S. jobs over the last decade.

Charlie believes Congress can stimulate significant growth among American small businesses -- without any cost to taxpayers -- by authorizing Small Business Health Plans, a measure that has been on the table for several years.

I invite you to read the article at www.summersforcongress.org

I am also pleased about the number of current and former Republican Legislators as well as former party leaders that have joined the Summers for Congress team. Charlie and I understand the importance of the endorsement by these leaders of our party and leaders in Maine.

Sen. Paula Benoit Sen. Dana Dow
Sen. Earle McCormick Sen. Peter Mills
Sen. Kevin Raye Sen. Karl Turner
Sen. Christine Savage and more...

Rep. Sue Austin Rep. Bill Browne
Rep. Jim Campbell Rep. Ken Fletcher
Rep. Patrick Flood Rep. Windol Weaver
Rep. Scott Lansley Rep. Don Marean
Rep. John McDonough Rep. Jonathan McKane
Rep. Gary Moore Rep. Gary Plummer
Rep. Kerri Prescott Rep. Chris Rector
Rep. Wes Richardson Rep. John Robinson
Rep. Meredith Burgess Rep. Richard Sykes

Beginning last night and through Sunday, every town and county throughout Maine will be gathering to caucus and express their Presidential preference. I hope you will make time in your schedule to visit your caucus and become a delegate to the convention in May - it will be an exciting and rewarding time for everyone involved. To view the schedule, please visit www.mainegop.com There is also a party on Saturday night at The Portland Club, beginning at 7pm. With food, music and caucus results coming in all night, it will be a night of enjoyment!

I look forward to seeing you at your caucus and on the campaign trail!

Ruth Summers

P.S. - If you or someone you know can help us with a financial contribution - in any amount - it will make a big difference to our effort! You can contribute online at www.summersforcongress.org or mail a contribution to Summers for Congress, 107 Exchange Street, Portland, ME 04101

More info at Charlie's website - www.summersforcongress.org