Confident Rohrer Gives Eddystone Gathering Leadership Lesson

Rohrer, who has a distinguished career in the State House, is seeking the Republican nomination to take on Democrat incumbent Bob Casey Jr. in the U.S. Senate race.

Rohrer noted that while serving in the House he followed a checklist of simple principles, that caused him never to vote for a tax increase nor for tax funding for abortionist, and caused to oppose the improper use of eminent domain.

His principles also caused to refrain from endorsing fellowing Republican Tom Corbett in the 2010 gubernatorial race after losing to him in the primary. Corbett still holds a grudge.

He pledged to follow the same principles if sent to Washington.

His list:

• Is it moral?
• Is it constitutional?
• Does it strengthen individual freedom or does it strengthen government control over the individual?
• Does it preserve and strengthen the traditional family?
• Is it in the best interest of the general public — or does it help only special interests?
• Is it necessary?
• Is it inefficient or ineffective?
• Is there money to pay for it?

He’s added one for this bid — should it be done at the federal level?

Rohrer gave specific examples of recent laws passed that he would have opposed which included the Stop Online Piracy Act, The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2012, and the Patriot Act because of their threats to civil liberties.

Much of Roher’s talk was a history lesson including interesting snippets regarding how William Penn and his religious convictions influenced our nation’s Founding Fathers.

Roher was introduced by Dale Kerns Jr., who along with Tom Boggia, is running to be delegates to the Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District.

Sam, you have my vote.