I have been placed in the unpleasant position of being listed as a candidate on two opposing slates for the 15 open positions of Republican precinct committeemen in the Golden Eagle Precinct.

Given that the purpose of a slate of candidates is to show mutual support for each other on the list, it would appear to any reasonable person that I am unable to make up my mind as to whom I support and with whom I wish to be elected. I therefore would like to set the public record straight.

I was placed on one list without my knowledge or consent. That is wrong. That is dishonest. A simple phone call to me prior to printing that list would have prevented this foolishness.

The list of candidates I actually support for election and which I chose to join is the one containing my friend Richard Rutkowski. Any other list containing my name as a supporter is done so without my knowledge or consent and is deceitful.

I therefore respectfully request any registered Republican voting in the primary election in the Golden Eagle Precinct to vote the right conservative way. Use the list that includes Richard Rutkowski as a guide. If elected, we will all work for the election of conservative Republican candidates in the general election.