Well, it's official. Greg Goode formally announced his candidacy for Indiana's 8th congressional seat this morning to a packed room at the Centre in downtown Evansville.

Vanderburgh County Councilman Lloyd Winnecke introduced Goode as an "adopted son of our city" and praised his commitment to "common sense conservatism."

While noting displeasure in the direction of leadership of the US House of Representatives, Goode often emphasized his past congressional experience working on transportation and energy policy.

Goode spoke for about 15 minutes and closed with this...

President Reagan often referred to this country as a "Shining City on a Hill" on which all eyes from the nations of this planet - our friends and enemies - cast their gaze. We owe it to President Reagan, to the generations of Americans who precede us and the generations to come, to stand firm with faith, optimism, and courage.

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