Darlene Ruscitti
Darlene Ruscitti was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 8th Congressional District of Illinois. Ruscitti withdrew from the race on December 21, 2011. She cited a responsibility to the Illinois Republican Party over her personal political aspirations as the primary reason for her withdrawing.[1] Shortly after withdrawing the Illinois Republican Party announced she was appointed to co-chair its statewide Victory Program.[2]
Biography
Ruscitti earned her doctorate of education from Loyola University.[3]
Elections
2012
Ruscitti was running in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Illinois' 8th District. Ruscitti sought the nomination on the Republican ticket.[4] The signature filing deadline was December 27, 2011, and the primary took place on March 20, 2012. Incumbent Joe Walsh sought re-election on the Republican ticket.
On December 21, 2011 Ruscitti withdrew from the 2012 race. She cited a responsibility to the Illinois Republican Party over her personal political aspirations as the primary reason for her withdrawing.[1]
Campaign themes
On her campaign website Ruscitti has 6 leading issues that she is concerned about. They are:[5]
- The private sector: "...is better at creating jobs than government."
- Smaller government: "...means more economic growth"
- "We need to return to a culture of self-reliance."
- "Everyone should be equal before the law."
- "Everyone deserves the right to freedom in economic decisions."
- People we elect are responsible to us: "...the citizens and taxpayers; not union bosses, big corporations, or special interests"
Personal
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Ruscitti has been married for 35 years to her husband Bill, a police officer. They live in Bloomingdale, Illinois, and have two adult children.[6]
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Daily Herald, "BREAKING: Darlene Ruscitti bows out of 8th District GOP primary" accessed February 9, 2012
- ↑ Daily Herald, "Ruscitti bows out of 8th District GOP primary" accessed February 9, 2012
- ↑ 'Darlene Ruscitti for Congress, "About Darlene" accessed January 14, 2012
- ↑ Roll Call, "Darlene Ruscitti to Join Race for Open 8th District Seat in Illinois" accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Darlene Ruscitti for Congress, "Issues" accessed January 5, 2012
- ↑ Darlene J. Ruscitti for Congress, "About Darlene" accessed December 28, 2011
