Having served in Michigan's House for sixteen years I know the very real pressures of representing a district while upholding your convictions.  Too many politicians succumb to doing what is politically expedient to get along in Lansing.  Mike Nofs has been both a leader and a committed conservative representative of his district.  I'm certain he will continue this pattern in the State Senate.  At a time when Michigan needs a heavy dose of spending restraint and tax-cutting Mike Nofs can be just such a catalyst in this seat.  One doesn't need to guess at that because Mike has a record of six years in the House to prove it.

No candidate/office holder is perfect, but Mike Nofs will provide the representation and leadership that Michigan and the 19th District needs right now.  His public service record in the military, State Police duties, and the State House assures the electorate that he can be trusted with their tax dollars and freedoms.  I encourage the voters of the 19th District, Calhoun and Jackson Counties, to finally select the Senator they deserve.  That candidate is Mike Nofs.

For those who live outside of the 19th District I would ask you to join me in assisting the efforts of Mike Nofs to succeed in his bid for this seat.  The outcome will go way beyond one Senate seat in starting the movement toward a successful and vital Michigan for us all.  Let's all do our part to turn the tide from the "blown away" years of Granholm/Schaurer, to becoming all that this state should be; a place of opportunity and freedom.

With highest expectations,

Tim Walberg

Congressman (Ret.)