Missouri Farm Bureau
“Senator Talent has an outstanding record of supporting agriculture in Missouri and the nation.”
-Charles Kruse, Dexter, Mo. farmer, Missouri Farm Bureau President.
African Americans
“I’ve been a Democrat all of my life, but then I started to realize I needed to not vote for a Party but vote for a person who was making a difference, who was doing the job. Jim Talent is making a difference for the people – all the people.”
-Carolyn Douglas, African-Americans for Talent
Missouri Corn Growers
“On behalf of the board of directors and 1,800 members of the Missouri Corn Growers Association, we would like to offer our endorsement of you for U.S. Senate. You are a champion of the agricultural industry, a champion for ethanol and a champion for Missouri corn farmers.”
-Gary Marshall, Missouri Corn Growers Association CEO
National Right to Life
“National Right to Life is pleased to endorse you for re-election to the United States Senate. We thank you for your 100 percent pro-life voting record during your current term in the Senate. You provided key support to a number of major pro-life bills that were successfully enacted into law, including Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act (signed into law in 2003) and the Unborn Victims of Violence Act (signed into law in 2004).
-David N. O’Steen, Executive Director, National Right to Life
Missouri Soybean Growers
“Jim Talent has been a friend to Missouri soybean farmers for a long time. He has helped spread awareness of the soybean industry and supported our efforts to increase soy consumption around the globe. His unprecedented Renewable Fuels Standard will increase demand for Missouri soybeans for years to come.”
-Dale R. Ludwig, Missouri Soybean Association Executive Director/CEO
Missouri Pork Association
“MPA doesn’t routinely endorse candidates. However, the decision to endorse Jim Talent was an easy one to make. Fact is, the MPA Board of Directors was unanimous in their decision to do so. Senator Talent has proven his ability to work across party lines and to get things done. Put simply, Jim Talent is right for Missouri.”
-Kathy Chinn, chairman of the Missouri Pork Association.
Missouri Dairy Association
“Jim Talent has been a champion for Missouri agriculture. Not only has Senator Talent worked hard in his position on the Senate Agricultural Committee to change Washington in a way that would help Missouri farmers, but he sincerely seeks to understand the issues that face dairy farmers so he can advocate for them in the Senate.”
-Larry Purdom, the Missouri Dairy Association
Missouri Cattlemen’s Association
“It is obvious that Senator Talent cares about the Missouri cattle industry. When you look at his record, you’ll see that we have a Senator in Washington who is fighting for legislation that benefits not just cattlemen, but every farmer in Missouri.
-David Moore, President of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association