Release Date: July 15, 2010
Dixon Receives Broad Support in Large Fundraising Haul – Cites Campaign’s Focus on Job Creation, Smaller Government
Springfield, Mo – Bob Dixon (R-Springfield) reported today that his campaign took in $117,121 in contributions during the second quarter of 2010 in his race to take the senate seat currently held by Sen. Norma Champion. Dixon says that the support is coming from a broad coalition of people that are disenchanted with government today. He says that he is receiving support from a number of conservatives, independents, democrats, and republicans across the city of Springfield.
“This continues to be a humbling experience to say the least,” said Dixon. “To have the support of so many people from so many different backgrounds is really rare in today’s political climate. I can’t express how thankful I am for the outpouring of support we have received.”
Dixon believes that the reason for his success thus far is that people are concerned about how government approaches our economic crisis and the need for more jobs. He said a lot of Springfield residents seem to be disenchanted with the way politicians in Washington and Jefferson City have handled themselves and are looking for a different approach to the problems we face. Dixon has a long conservative record during his time in public service but has never been afraid to listen to differing ideas.
“My door is always open. I am comfortable enough in my belief that less government is better government in order to have open and honest discussions with people of different political beliefs,” said Dixon. “Government should always be about bringing people together to face the challenges of the day. Many politicians look at that as a bad thing – I don’t.”
Many believe that this philosophy lead to his campaign reporting $129,844 cash on hand for the general election that will be held on November 2nd. Dixon faces no primary challenger on August 3rd but will face election in November. Dixon’s democrat challenger for that election reported having only $7,515 available as of June 30th.
Dixon currently serves as state representative for the 140th district representing eastern Springfield and eastern Greene County. Dixon has received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Missouri State University and a master’s degree in education from Drury University. He has been active in numerous community organizations during his life in Springfield. Bob and his wife Amanda have three girls, Grace, Rose, and Olivia Dixon.
