James Campaign Announces "1975 Pacer of the Past Stabenow vs. 2019 Dodge Ram of the Future John James"

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John James announced the "1975 Pacer of the Past Stabenow vs. 2019 Dodge Ram of the Future John James" campaign to thousands of Michigan Republicans at the Lansing Center next to the Lansing River. Sen. Debbie Stabenow was first elected to public office in 1975, the same year the first section of the Lansing River Trail was built.

"For 43 years, Debbie Stabenow has been a career politician who hasn't delivered for Michigan and it's time she was held accountable. Stabenow has been paid nearly $4 million in salary by taxpayers over her career. Stabenow hasn't done enough for families, factory workers, farmers, veterans, or anyone in Michigan. I'm running for the Senate because I've lived the American dream and I want to protect that dream for future generations," said James.

At this event, James talked about the need to get more skilled workforce training to prepare working people for good paying jobs, obtain infrastructure reform including roads and bridges to improve safety and help Michigan compete economically, and secure help for the 670,000 veterans who do have access to quality health care and benefits they earned through service. James also discussed the need to help children in failing schools, stand up for Michigan workers, and advocate for the neglected inner cities to initiate the rebuilding of vital infrastructure and increased public safety.

In 1975, American Motors introduced America to the Pacer to much fanfare and admiration from the automotive press. The vehicle was introduced to the American people as something different than the status quo. Despite the fanfare from the press and initial hype, the Pacer quickly fell out of favor, and production ceased just five years later, in 1980.

The 2019 Dodge Ram represents the future combat veteran and job creator John James. Like the truck, John James represents hard work and determination. Earlier this year, it was announced that the Dodge Ram would be produced in Michigan returning from Mexico.

John James defeated businessman and self-funder Sandy Pensler in the August 7th primary with 55% of the vote. James raised nearly $5 million in the primary from over 35,000 grassroots donors who along with the over half a million people who voted for James in the primary, make up his grassroots army, the largest in the country this cycle.

After graduating from West Point in 2004, James became a Ranger-qualified aviation officer. He went on to serve with distinction in Operation Iraqi Freedom, logging over 750 combat flight hours while leading two platoons.

After eight years of service to the nation, James returned to Michigan to work in the family business: James Group International. Currently its President, he has led the company from $35 million to $137 million in revenue while creating 100 additional jobs.

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