US Senate Candidate Jeff Beatty thanks volunteers for nomination drive

Boston - US Senate candidate Jeff Beatty, Republican, celebrated gaining access to the ballot by personally thanking supporters and volunteers who powered his signature drive.   For two months, hundreds of supporters canvassed the Commonwealth sharing Beatty's campaign vision and filling enough nomination sheets necessary to get Beatty on the ballot.  Beatty's successful nomination follows another significant milestone announced last month - 30 thousand donors who gave almost $1 million dollars to his campaign.

"I'm honored by how many people have decided to invest in our campaign, giving their time and effort to bring new leadership to the U.S. Senate," said Beatty at a supporter gathering held in Westborough over the weekend.  "This proves that people are excited about this race and, after 24 years of lackluster leadership, are ready to send a real fighter to Washington."

Beatty began this campaign a year ago by launching an exploratory committee in April 2007.  Since then he has traveled throughout Massachusetts listening to voters and sharing his vision to protect their families, protect their jobs and protect the Commonwealth and country.

"It is time to send someone with relevant experience to Washington to fight for these basic values," said Beatty, a former Delta Force Officer and founder of a homeland security and public safety company.  "I have owned a business, worked for years in public safety and security, and developed the background to solve the serious problems we face today. I'm running because we have waited too long for someone to step up and do the work.”

Beatty will spend the remaining spring and summer months introducing himself to voters and preparing for the hard contest coming in the fall.