The following was issued today to members of the press.

Randy Altschuler to Run for Congress

Successful businessman seeks rematch with Rep. Bishop in NY-1
Slams incumbent for failed economy, reckless spending and runaway debt

St. James, June 1, 2011 – St. James businessman Randy Altschuler, who narrowly lost the closest congressional race in the country last year, has decided to seek a rematch with incumbent Democrat Tim Bishop. Altschuler’s decision earned the support of Suffolk County Conservative Party Chairman Ed Walsh and Republican Party Chairman John LaValle.

“I am eager to contrast my record as a successful entrepreneur and small businessman who knows how to create jobs versus Congressman Bishop’s record as a tax, spend and borrow politician who has run our economy into the ground,” said Altschuler. “During Tim Bishop’s time in Congress, unemployment is up 57% and the nation’s debt has more than doubled to over $14 trillion. He is the definition of a failed Washington politician and I will hold him accountable.”

“The Suffolk County Conservative Party stands 100% behind Randy Altschuler,” said Walsh. “Next year’s election will be a referendum on Tim Bishop’s career in Congress as a big-spending liberal who has consistently failed to create jobs and has done nothing to get our economy moving in the right direction again.”

“Randy Altschuler ran an incredible race for Congress last year,” stated Chairman LaValle. “Against great odds and several primary opponents, Randy came within a handful of votes of knocking off an entrenched Democrat Congressman. While initially skeptical of his ability to succeed, I have come to appreciate Randy’s enthusiasm, intellect and dedication to this party’s principles and ideals. I look forward to working with Randy to return the First Congressional District to the hardworking taxpayers of Suffolk County.”