Former Rep. Eichhorn

Former Republican Representative George Eich-horn is officially kicking off his bid for the United States Senate today by releasing a list of top Repub-lican leaders from across Iowa who have endorsed his candidacy.

Eichhorn, an attorney and accomplished legislator who grew up in Davenport, owned a law firm in Des Moines and now lives in rural Hamilton County, said he was ready to take on the failings of Tom Harkin.

"I am running to change Washington, not become changed by Washington like Harkin," Eichhorn said. "In 2007 Tom Harkin was rated the 11th most liberal member of the United States Senate; I have a proven, consistent record of common sense conservatism."

Eichhorn's initial endorsement list of Republican leadership including State Rep. Royd Chambers of Sheldon, and State Republican Leader Sen. Ron Wieck among many other state party leaders.

"I am the only Republican running who has a record on the issues that matter most to Iowans and I am gratified by the overwhelming support I am receiving from the Republican leadership and primary voting Republicans throughout Iowa," he added.

Eichhorn has also launched a website to reach voters across Iowa. The site is located at: http://www.iowansforeichhorn.org/.

"I expect that when voters visit my website they will see a very different kind of Senator for Iowa than Tom Harkin. I will work with Senator Chuck Grassley, not oppose him on issue after issue," Eichhorn said.

Eichhorn has a biography, issues and other information on the site.

Eichhorn has been traveling the state meeting with Republican County Committees and organizations He expects to commence an announcement tour soon.