McCain Campaign Press Release - Oregon Small Business Leaders Endorse John McCain's Jobs for America Economic Plan

LAS VEGAS, NV -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced its Oregon Small Business Leaders for McCain coalition chairs. On Monday several Portland area small business owners endorsed John McCain's economic plan, joining business leaders across the country who have praised John McCain's jobs-first plan to grow the economy as president.

"John McCain's plan to keep taxes low to assist small businesses is very important to me," said Fred Granum, owner of Co Operations of Portland. "Senator Obama's plan to increase payroll taxes and impose expensive mandates will only slow the growth of small businesses that are the economic engine of Oregon and all of America."

Linda Larsen, owner of Bulls Eye Coffee added, "John McCain has proposed to simplify the tax code to help small businesses grow while in comparison, Senator Obama has voted 94 times for higher taxes. Senator Obama's risky economic policies will only hurt small businesses in Oregon."

Today in Denver, Colorado John McCain announced his Jobs for America economic plan, kicking off five days of economic themed activity in critical battleground states. John McCain will continue to discuss his comprehensive blueprint that will create millions of good American jobs, ensure our nation's energy security, get the government's budget and spending practices in order, and bring relief to American consumers.

OREGON SMALL BUSINESS LEADERS FOR MCCAIN CHAIRS
Solomon Yue, Latex Importer Exporter, Portland

Greg Pelser, Hunter Davisson, Portland

Fred Granum, Co Operations, Portland

Glen Pelikan, Space Labs Medical, Portland

Dennis Morgan, Forest Products Research Laboratory, Portland

Greg Tenney, West Coast Frames, Portland

Linda Neace, Bulls Eye Coffee, Portland

Keith Kaiser, Sandeli Golf Course, Portland

Bert Ortiz, Tico Coffee, Portland

Ed Maletis, Columbia Distributors, Portland

Tom Maginnis, Chuckie Cheese, Portland

Bill Adams, WB Adams Insurance, Portland

James Parker, UBS Financial, Portland

David Whitney, York and Curtis, Portland

Mark Fitz, Fleet Fueling Enterprises, Portland

Jim Fitzhenry, Schmitt Industries, Portland

Dick Osborne, World Cup Coffee, Portland

Patrick Turnidge, Cturn Coorperation, Portland

Harold Reed, Western Development Company, Portland

Bob Peterson, Allied Power, Portland

Robert Gardier, Pioneer Capital Ventures, Portland

Dan Welch, World Cup Coffee, Portland

Lori Luchak, Miles Fiberglass and Composites, Portland

Alexander Fink, Fink's Luggage, Portland

J. Kushner, Seismic Technologies, Portland

Kerry Whiplatch, Farmers Insurance, Portland