Bartholomew County Democrats

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Congressman Brad Ellsworth

Featured Speaker at the 2010

Bartholomew County Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner

COLUMBUS — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Brad Ellsworth launched a string of attacks at his opponent, Republican Dan Coats, during a speech in Columbus on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

Ellsworth, a U.S. Representative from Evansville, said his campaign has the truth on its side in its race against Coats, a former U.S. Senator.

“Truth and honesty matter in what we say,” Ellsworth said. “I’m proud of what I’ve done. I’ll stand by every vote I’ve made, every single one. Now, can my opponent say that?”

 

This year’s event was held at Columbus City Hall with 110 in attendance.

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This year’s winner of the John R. Rumple Bartholomew County Democrat of the Year Award is Jason Vest. Jason is currently the Secretary of the Bartholomew County Democrat Central Committee. He has been a candidate, volunteer, donor, supporter and chair of many campaigns over the years. A native of Owen County, Indiana, Jason moved to Columbus in 1991, and never left.

 

Bartholomew County Democratic Chairman Gary Bell presented this year’s award noting Jason’s tireless work for the local Party.

Jason accepted the award dedicating it to the memory of Sheriff J. Walter Johns. Jason called Walter his first boss, mentor and friend. “Walter never met a person he didn’t like, and taught me how to treat people.” Jason also thank the committee on which he currently serves, and Columbus’ Deputy Mayor Judy Jackson for, “more help and support than anyone could expect.” Jason is the COO of STAT Ambulance.