Hartmann now has more county party endorsements than any candidate in the
race, having also earned the endorsement of Clermont , Hamilton, and Miami
Counties.
"Few people know Ohio Republican politics as well as Shane ," Montgomery
continued.

We must tell the stories of our lives and the struggles we face to our
straight friends, co-workers and family members. We are broadening
the American conversation about equality. Barney
Frank (D-MA)

"Joe has an impressive record as an effective fundraiser, proven manager
and smart political leader.

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- Hartmann is the most conservative candidate in the field. Prior to joining the Montgomery
campaign, he had served as the Executive Director of the Virginia Republican
Party where he helped rebuild that party after internal difficulties and
helped lead President Bush and the Republican ticket there to a big victory in
last year's election. Even in college, he was politically
active -- Shane was State Chairman of the Ohio College Republicans.

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- Hartmann has built a strong campaign team including two full-time
campaign coordinators, a full-time fundraiser, a seasoned campaign
advisory committee, one of the best Republican polling firms in the
nation, the top political direct mail firm in Ohio, and a national
campaign strategist with experience in more than 500 campaigns in 14
states. Bush to serve as the Chairman
of the President's re-election campaign in Hamilton County.." --
Wade Henderson, Executive Director, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights

"Ensuring that every American is treated fairly and equally has no
partisan boundaries , and I'm pleased that Joe is committed to working with
Republicans as the new head of HRC.

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Conservative Republican Greg Hartmann Wins Yet Another County Party Endorsement

We know that we have broad support across the country and we need to ask
our friends and families to be involved at the ballot box or talking
directly to elected officials.

With more Americans of both parties on our side, we will be an
unstoppable force.

"I am very happy that Joe will be the next President of HRC.

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Joe has my
personal and organizational support as we work together to develop a smart and
ambitious bipartisan strategy to realize full equality for all Americans in
the years ahead. I have very little doubt that Joe will
aggressively maintain this tradition and I look forward to working with him.

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He's pro-
life, pro-Second Amendment , anti-tax, and pro-traditional marriage.GregHartmann. We'll ask every GLBT American to enlist
three new allies -- a straight co-worker, a friend and a family member
-- in our work for full equality. Rob Simmons (R-CT)

"Joe is the perfect choice to lead HRC and will be a valuable addition to
the Leadership Conference on Civil Right's executive committee.

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Summit County - One of the Most Influential Counties in Ohio -- Now Supports
Hartmann

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio, Republican Secretary of State
candidate Greg Hartmann received yet another important show of support when he
was unanimously endorsed by the Summit County Republican Party.
"Shane is a long-time friend and associate of mine -- in fact he hails
from my home area, Wood County," Montgomery said. He graduated
from Boston University in 1987 with a bachelor of science in communications.

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As Hamilton County Clerk of Court, Hartmann manages more employees and a
larger budget than the Secretary of State's office. He was formerly a
criminal prosecutor and small business manager before being elected to his
current position." The party's chairman, Alex Arshinkoff is also respected
around the nation for his ability to win elections."
Over the many years following his early start in the Republican Party,
Ostrowski advanced into positions of increasing responsibility. "Joe has an unrivaled track record at the nation's foremost
progressive electoral powerhouse.

As a gay American, I am very honored to serve HRC and the GLBT community
and to join the leadership of a movement that is working toward an
America that keeps its promise to all its citizens.

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"I'm honored to have the endorsement of the Summit County Republican
Party, and so pleased that these active and committed members of our party
have shown such strong support for my candidacy," Hartmann said after last
night's vote. Republican National Committee Chairman Ken
Mehlman has said "The number one county in Ohio in increasing votes for Bush
was Summit County .

For more information about his campaign, go to http://www. Shane
Ostrowski, 33, has a wealth of experience in organizing Republican campaign
efforts in all of Ohio's 88 counties.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT JOE." -- Senator Lincoln Chafee (R-RI)

"In every region of this nation, activists, candidates and committed
individuals have been inspired by and benefited from Joe's political expertise
and tireless drive to create a more progressive America.

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This continuing groundswell of support places Hartmann well in the
lead in May's Primary Election to succeed current Secretary of State Ken
Blackwell.

Joe Solmonese Named Human Rights Campaign President

"

Solmonese made the following statement today:

"We need to make sure every GLBT American has a safe place to come out
and join us in the fight for equality." -- Elizabeth
Birch , former Executive Director, HRC

"Since I've been in Congress, HRC has always displayed a longstanding
commitment to bipartisanship.

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He
also was selected by President George W .
The Summit County GOP, based in Akron, has a national reputation for
leading candidates to victory. "I'm proud to join other Ohio Republicans who are supporting
him in his bid for this important office. Leader With Unmatched Record to Embark on Heartland Tour
During First Week on Job

WASHINGTON, Joe Solmonese, chief executive officer
of EMILY 's List, the nation's largest political action committee, was named
President of the Human Rights Campaign today by the organization's Board of
Directors and Foundation Board. I'll be meeting with GLBT
families, religious leaders, corporate leaders, communities of color,
and employee groups and GLBT community leaders across the country, and
talking about the path to our equality .C.
It effectively lobbies Congress, provides campaign support and educates the
public to ensure that GLBT Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at
work and in the community.

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com."
Ostrowski joins a team of high-profile Ohio political veterans who are
already working hard behind the scenes to prepare Montgomery's campaign for
2006.. He is the exact type of experienced and visionary leader HRC
needs to move us closer to making HRC's mission a reality.

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Hartmann's speech to the committee covered many of the recent successes of
his campaign, including:

- Recent campaign finance reports show that Hartmann has raised more
money than any candidate -- Democrat or Republican -- running for
Secretary of State."
Hartmann and his wife Tracy are raising their four children in Cincinnati. Shane Ostrowski Joins An Already-Strong Campaign Team

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Ohio Auditor of State Betty
Montgomery has hired one of the best political organizers in Ohio to be the
Campaign Manager for her upcoming campaign for Ohio Governor.
Solmonese today announced that, upon taking the helm at HRC on April 11,
2005, he will tour the country, meeting with the American people, GLBT
community members and leaders at town hall meetings and other events in the
workplace, communities of color and in communities of faith."

Solmonese joined EMILY's List in 1993 as deputy political director and
advanced to chief of staff in 1998.

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Betty Montgomery Hires Top Ohio Political Expert to Manage her Campaign for Governor

As a key political strategist, Solmonese oversaw one of the nation's most
successful efforts to elect progressive candidates by appealing to heartland
and mainstream voters. His work included broad outreach across the nation,
speaking with large and small groups about the important issues facing the
American people.
He has been at EMILY's List for the last twelve years serving in several
key capacities from deputy political director, to chief of staff and the CEO
position he's occupied for the past two-and-a-half years.
"A great leader surfaced early and we are thrilled with the result," said
Vic Basile, co-chair of the HRC Foundation Board and co-chair of the Search
Committee. We are confident that he will appeal to
Americans across the political and ideological spectrum.

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Our equality under the law is
evolving as the defining social and political issue of our time.
At EMILY's List, Solmonese implemented strategies that helped transform
the pro -choice movement with a defining issue that made a difference at the
ballot box, in Congress and in the halls of legislatures around the country.
A native of Massachusetts, Solmonese is 40 and lives in Washington, D. By his
talent, commitment and experience, he is ideally suited to help lead the fight
for the central American value of equal rights under the law. HRC has long
played a vital role in the civil rights coalition and we look forward to the
vision, energy and drive that Joe will bring to HRC and to our community." -- Ellen Malcolm, President,
EMILY's List

The Human Rights Campaign is the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender political organization with members throughout the country.

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We must ensure that every American family has equal
rights and responsibilities; that it's illegal for the boss to fire the
star employee simply because of who he or she is; that families have the
security of marriage and all the rights and responsibilities that it
affords and that every American living with and at risk for HIV takes
prevention seriously so that this generation does not experience the
devastation that the last generation did at the hands of this disease. He
increased the budget by $10 million in the last election cycle, enabling the
organization to implement a new program that elected women legislators in
Colorado, Vermont, North Carolina, Washington and Oregon .

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Summit County Republican leaders pointed to Hartmann's outstanding record
as a key reason for his endorsement. EMILY's List works to elect pro-choice
Democratic women to federal and state office."
-- Rep. From helping
Congressperson Tammy Baldwin achieve a historic victory in Wisconsin to
electing Democrats in the heartland and beyond -- Joe knows how to get blue
things done in red states by engaging and supporting people who want to make a
difference and win in historic elections .

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"He's been a leader in Ohio
GOP politics for more than a decade.
Solmonese led EMILY's List 's national staff of 85 political,
communications, fund-raising and grassroots professionals." -- Patrick Guerriero, President, Log Cabin Republicans

"Joe will bring so much passion, muscle , and strategic thinking to the
work of HRC.

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Indeed, President Bush has
called Arshinkoff "the ultimate king of grassroots politics. Increasing our presence
and visibility across America will be a top priority of my tenure.

That's why I intend to hit the road in my first week .

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" -- Rep.

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"His management skills and experience organizing statewide
political organizations is known nationally and I'm looking forward to working
with him for the next two years.

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Before serving
as the Ohio Republican Party Political Director, he was a Regional Field
Representative for the State Party, working with GOP officials in 47 Ohio
counties. He also taught campaign schools for the Republican National
Committee, instructing in several different states.

He is a masterful
political strategist with a long track record of success.

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Solmonese traveled nationwide
developing and executing political, messaging, fund-raising and grassroots
campaigns that have produced unprecedented success for candidates at both the
federal and state levels.

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HRC is not simply a GLBT organization; we're an organization of everyone
who supports GLBT equality.

Our movement will grow as our unity grows. As HRC's new President, Joe will be a strong and
passionate voice in our fight for equality for LGBT Americans.

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"Greg Hartmann is going to be a tremendous Secretary of State," Chairman
Arshinkoff said.
From 2001 -03, Ostrowski was the Political Director of the Ohio Republican
Party, where he managed all of the party's political operations and worked
closely with local Republican Party leaders. He also oversaw a
$40 million budget, strategically investing in key political efforts and
elections and raising funds for the organization's mission.
In addition, Solmonese serves as the organization's chief fund-raiser.
and has been an HRC Federal Club member for more than 12 years. EMILY's List's loss will be a
tremendous gain for HRC and the movement.

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