Candidate 2012

Craig & Karen Bachler Title: Candidates for Republican State Committee

A little about us:

Karen and Craig Bachler moved to Manatee County with their two young children Jefferson and Aundrea from Hampton, New Hampshire in 2002. Over the years, both have volunteered at the YMCA as youth sports coaches, appointed positions including Code Enforcement, ERA and several civic support roles.

Perhaps one thing the Bachlers are known for is bringing their children to political events. Our children probably know more about the electoral process than most adults. Too many parents do not educate their children about the process and when they turn 18, they do not get involved.

Both Karen and Craig are graduates of Southern New Hampshire University. Karen has an undergraduate and MBA in Accounting and Craig holds dual undergraduates in Technical Management / International Business with a graduate in Operational and Supply Chain Management.

Our experience:

Politics run deep in our blood. We are true conservatives believing in Faith, Family and Freedom. Much of this is evident in the candidates we have supported. Craig served as the Florida State Director for Rick Santorum for President.

Other campaigns that Karen and Craig have been involved with in different capacities include Rick Scotts 2010 victory, Pat Buchanan’s bid in 1992 and 1996 in New Hampshire, as well as several local and state races in Florida and outside the state.

Our history and experience as grassroots leaders has given us a statewide exposure that will benefit the local Republican Party. We have proven experience in bringing people together to work for a common cause.

Currently, Karen and Craig also serve as founders and board members of Spirit of America Solutions Super PAC. We help promote conservative messages across America and empowering our youth to get involved in the conservative process.

Why we are running:

The need to help organize and grow the Republican Party for our future and the future of our children is what inspired us to run. Our goals are to unite the party on a statewide level, represent all Republicans in Manatee County on the state level and to move our state party forward to become the leader in the nation.

Florida is known nationally as a swing state and key player. Together, we can turn Florida to a dedicated Red State and ensure that we do not have another 2008 election. To do this, we need your votes to support us, so that we can

defeat Obama in November. Please remember to vote for Karen and Craig Bachler, State Committeewoman and State Committeeman on the August primary.