Charlotte GOP Social

Tom and his family (pictured above with sons Sean and Tommy) attended the Charlotte County Republican Club’s Annual Social at Gilcrest Park in Punta Gorda.

March 31st, 2008

Martin Meet & Greet

Tom met with supporters in Martin County last Sunday, answering questions on a broad range of subjects including the war in Iraq and protecting Martin County’s sensitive environment.

Tom With Organizer And Supporter Bob Jones

Tom Answers Questions At Meet & Greet

March 19th, 2008

Irish-American Republicans Give Rooney St. Patrick’s Day Endorsement

(Stuart, FL) “This St. Patrick’s Day, we are proud to endorse a distinguished Irish-American, Tom Rooney to be the next Republican Congressman from Florida’s 16th District.” said Jim Bomford, Chairman of the Florida Irish-American Republicans. “As a former U.S. Army Captain and criminal prosecutor, we have no doubt that Tom has what it takes to be a strong advocate for law enforcement and our nation’s security.”

The Irish-American Republicans are a national organization established in 1994 to support the Republican Party and its principles among the 45 million strong Irish-American community. The IAR supports and promotes Irish Americans within the Republican Party, and GOP officials and candidates who work for issues of concern to Irish America, and the cause of peace and justice in Ireland.

“I’m proud to receive this endorsement,” said Rooney. “I can only wish every Floridian the luck of the Irish on this special day.”

Tom Rooney is a direct descendent of the Rooney family of Newry in County Down, Ireland. His grandfather Art Rooney, the son of Irish immigrants, rose to prominence as the founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, becoming one of our countries most respected Irish-Americans. After college Tom worked for Irish Member of Parliament Seamus Mallon and Irish-American U.S. Senator Connie Mack.

March 18th, 2008

Rooney Wins Vets for Freedom Endorsement

Group applauds Rooney, scolds Mahoney in race for District 16

(Stuart, FL) GOP candidate Tom Rooney received the support of Vets for Freedom, an organization established by combat veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“Tom understands that the fight we are currently undertaking in Iraq is essential to our success in the global fight against Islamic extremism.” said Vets for Freedom Executive Director, Pete Hegseth. “The current Representative of Florida’s 16th District not only voted on multiple occasions to set a timetable for retreat from Iraq, but after visiting Iraq continued to deny the progress that the new strategy has made possible. Clearly he does not recognize the threats that our country faces – Tom Rooney is the answer to this inherent weakness in Congress, and I am proud to offer the support of Vets for Freedom.”

Continuing a long family tradition of military service, Tom Rooney proudly served his country as a Captain in the U.S. Army as a JAG Officer, and taught Military Law at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

March 5th, 2008