The Future of Our Country

JACK TRUMAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

America must make a decision.

Do we continue the 40 year decline of the middle class and the growing gap between the rich and poor, or do we fight for a progressive agenda that create jobs, raises wages, protects the environment and provides healthcare for all?

Are we ready to take on the power of billionaires, or do we continue to slide down into oligarthy?

These are the most important questions of our time.

We need to answer them.

These answers will determine the future of our country.

JACK TRUMAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Terrorism and Gun Control

JACK TRUMAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

There's a lot going on in America right now. We're living in a nation of fear. We're a nation on edge. So much is going on right now with guns, terrorism and fear. And it's time for a change. It's time for us to love one another. It's time for us to listen to one another.

Usually when people think about terrorism, they think about international terrorism with foreign terrorists. But as a country, we have a much bigger problem with domestic terrorism. Looking at things like the Oklahoma City bombing, the school shootings that started with Columbine, the public places like movie theaters where mass shootings take place, and especially what's going on right now, there's constant domestic terrorism going on in America. This is where our focus as a country has to change.

Homeland Security has not done the job that was intended. Since 9/11, all of the hundreds of millions and billions of dollars spent for Homeland Security hasn't stopped people being found with weapons on planes or when they get off planes. Instead of blowing millions of dollars a year on Homeland Security, that money needs to be taken and spent on the next project: changing and protecting the 2nd Amendment.

The 2nd Amendment is where we need to do a lot of work. Americans have the right to bear arms. But when the old white guys over 250 years ago wrote our Constitution, they never wrote it with the vision of assault weapons in mind with the future. Back in those days, you had single shot guns that you had to put gunpowder in to protect yourself in duels, wars and such. This culture is going back to the Wild West days by allowing weapons in schools, government buildings and the public. Instead of this, we need to change and amend the 2nd amendment to ban all assault weapons, and still allow guns in the home for protection. By banning assault weapons, terrorism would reduce, Homeland Security wouldn't be needed the way it is now, and gun violence wouldn't be as rampant in our country.

Terrorism, Homeland Security and the 2nd Amendment.

They're all linked together.

It's time for a change.
It's time for a political revolution.

JACK TRUMAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Declare Your Independence

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

With it being the 4th of July holiday season, I think it's appropriate to talk a little about America: and our Independence and Freedom.

We live in the best country in the world. And it's a shame what this culture's becoming. Look around us. We live in a country of fear. We live in a country of corrupt government. We live in a country where there's no discipline; where people don't follow rules anymore. We live in a country where people are sick and tired of the direction we're heading and are hungry for change.

Are you ready for a political revolution?

It's time to make our country great again.

My name's Jack Truman. And I'm running for Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Webster County: Rural History, 14 Towns & Issues

JACK TRUMAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Let's talk a little bit about Webster County.

I think it's important to bring something back to my home state here in Missouri. Where I grew up. Was raised. Went to school. Own property. And call home.

There's a lot to share about Webster County in Missouri. This is one of 26 counties in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri that I'm running for U.S. Congress in 2016.

You can't get much more rural and down home than in Webster County. The total population here in Webster County is around 36,000 people So it's very rural. Very small town and down home living. Good values. Good morals. Very down home.

Webster County is a great reflection of my campaign for Congress. Being small, rural and to your roots gives you the greater chance to speak your voice, sing your song and let people know about you. Being the underdog forces you to be self made. To have the discipline to be independent to make your destiny.

Webster County is in the southwest central part of the state of Missouri.  In the heart of the Ozarks. Close to my hometown area. Demographically, it's considered a part of the metropolitan area of Springfield. However, it's a very rural area, made up of  10 small towns. From where I live in Lamar, east on Highway 160 to the Springfield area. Once you hit Springfield, you just head a little east on Interstate 44 or old Highway 60, and you're in the county. Very rural, and down home community.

A little bit about Webster county:

Webster County in Missouri started back in 1855.

There's a lot of history: Civil War, Native American and Railroad history in Webster County. A historical area in our country.

The largest town in Webster County is Marshfield. But there's a total of 10 small towns and communities that make up Webster County in Missouri:

Diggins
Elkland
Fordland
Marshfield
Niangua
Northview
Redtop
Rogersville
Sampson
Seymour

I live in Barton County. Barton County in Missouri is a little west of Webster County. Very rural area.

A lot of issues that need to be addressed relate more than ever to small town rural America. And Webster County is no exception.

Taking care of our Farmers. Veterans. Senior Citizens. Children. Education. Health. Equality. The Second Amendment. Drug reform. Prisons, jails and the Criminal Justice system. Small business. The Homeless. Making our country great again. Taking care of our own here domestically, and focusing on the little man and woman. The rural communities are our roots. Where everything got started. There's no discipline anyone. This culture doesn't follow rules. It's time to get back to some basic hometown values and traditions.

I've worked all kinds of jobs from coast to coast.

Got to know all kinds of cultures over my life. From New York to California. Dallas to Chicago. Florida to Utah. All my life. From my childhood to present day.

I have a lifetime of experiences: from education, business, military, public speaking, rural and metropolitan, to creative and innovative experience.

In a nutshell, I've lived a life less traveled. And want to share my lifetime of experiences to make our country a better place. For everyone.

It's time for a radical change. It's time for outsiders who represent the little man and woman to be a part of our government. It's time to shake things up in Washington. It's time for a political revolution.

My name is Jack Truman. And I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.
 

JACK TRUMAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Vernon County: Part of My Big Backyard

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Let's talk a little bit about Vernon County.

I think it's important to bring something back to my home state here in Missouri. Where I grew up. Was raised. Went to school. Own property. And call home.

There's a lot to share about Vernon County in Missouri. This is one of 26 counties in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri that I'm running for U.S. Congress in 2016.

You can't get much more rural and down home than in Vernon County. The total population here in Vernon County is just over 21,000 people So it's very rural. Very small town and down home living. Good values. Good morals. Very down home.

Vernon County is a great reflection of my campaign for Congress. Being small, rural and to your roots gives you the greater chance to speak your voice, sing your song and let people know about you. Being the underdog forces you to be self made. To have the discipline to be independent to make your destiny.

Vernon County is in the west central part of the state of Missouri.  In the heart of the Ozarks. Right next door to my hometown area. In fact, it's so close I consider it a part of my big backyard. And it's a very rural area, made up of  14 small towns. From where I live in Lamar, drive north on old Highway 71 a few miles. Once you hit Sheldon, you're in the county. Very rural, and down home community.

In fact, being so close to Vernon County, I do a lot there. Do shopping in Nevada. My Mother was born in Sheldon. I'm regularly in Vernon County. Being a local resident, as a candidate, I'm a good reflection of being for the rural communities, farmers and the little man and woman. This is home.

A little bit about Vernon county:

Vernon County in Missouri started back in 1855.

There's quite a bit of history between Vernon County and the Civil War.

The largest town in Vernon County is Nevada. But there's a total of 14 small towns and communities that make up Vernon County in Missouri:

Bronaugh
Deerfield
Harwood
Horton
Metz
Milo
Montevallo
Moundville
Nevada
Richards
Schell City
Sheldon
Stotesbury
Walker

I live in Barton County. Barton County in Missouri is just south over the county line next door to Vernon County. Very rural area.

A lot of issues that need to be addressed relate more than ever to small town rural America. And Vernon County is no exception.

Taking care of our Farmers. Veterans. Senior Citizens. Children. Education. Health. Equality. The Second Amendment. Drug reform. Prisons, jails and the Criminal Justice system. Small business. The Homeless. Making our country great again. Taking care of our own here domestically, and focusing on the little man and woman. The rural communities are our roots. Where everything got started. There's no discipline anyone. This culture doesn't follow rules. It's time to get back to some basic hometown values and traditions.

I've worked all kinds of jobs from coast to coast.

Got to know all kinds of cultures over my life. From New York to California. Dallas to Chicago. Florida to Utah. All my life. From my childhood to present day.

I have a lifetime of experiences: from education, business, military, public speaking, rural and metropolitan, to creative and innovative experience.

In a nutshell, I've lived a life less traveled. And want to share my lifetime of experiences to make our country a better place. For everyone.

It's time for a radical change. It's time for outsiders who represent the little man and woman to be a part of our government. It's time to shake things up in Washington. It's time for a political revolution.

My name is Jack Truman. And I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.
 

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

St. Clair County: Osceola, Vista, & Rural Areas - My Big Backyard

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Let's talk a little bit about St. Clair County.

I think it's important to bring something back to my home state here in Missouri. Where I grew up. Was raised. Went to school. Own property. And call home.

There's a lot to share about St. Clair County in Missouri. This is one of 26 counties in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri that I'm running for U.S. Congress in 2016.

You can't get much more rural and down home than in St. Clair County. The total population here in St. Clair County is just over 9,000 people So it's very rural. Tied with Hickory county as being the least populated county in the District. Very small town and down home living. Good values. Good morals. Very down home.

St. Clair County is a great reflection of my campaign for Congress. Being small, rural and to your roots gives you the greater chance to speak your voice, sing your song and let people know about you. Being the underdog forces you to be self made. To have the discipline to be independent to make your destiny.

St. Clair County is in the western part of the state of Missouri.  In the heart of the Ozarks. Not too far from my to my hometown area. In fact, it's so close I consider it a part of my big backyard. And it's a very rural area, made up of  7 small towns and villages. From where I live in Lamar, drive about 20 miles on back roads to El Dorado Springs, then head east about 10 to 15 miles to the county. Very rural, and down home community.

In fact, I'm a property owner in St. Clair County. And visit it quite frequently. Being a property owner in 2 of the smallest populated counties in the District, as a candidate, I'm a good reflection of being for the rural communities, farmers and the little man and woman. This is home.

A little bit about St. Clair county:

St. Clair County in Missouri started back in 1841.

The largest town in St. Clair County is Osceola. But there's a total of 7 small towns and villages that make up St. Clair County in Missouri:

Appleton City
Lowry City
Osceola
Collins
Gerster
Roscoe
Vista

There's also several townships and unincorporated communities in St. Clair County. Very rural area.

I live in Barton County. Barton County in Missouri is just a little west of St. Clair County. Very rural area.

A lot of issues that need to be addressed relate more than ever to small town rural America. And St. Clair County is no exception.

Taking care of our Farmers. Veterans. Senior Citizens. Children. Education. Health. Equality. The Second Amendment. Drug reform. Prisons, jails and the Criminal Justice system. Small business. The Homeless. Making our country great again. Taking care of our own here domestically, and focusing on the little man and woman. The rural communities are our roots. Where everything got started. There's no discipline anyone. This culture doesn't follow rules. It's time to get back to some basic hometown values and traditions.

I've worked all kinds of jobs from coast to coast.

Got to know all kinds of cultures over my life. From New York to California. Dallas to Chicago. Florida to Utah. All my life. From my childhood to present day.

I have a lifetime of experiences: from education, business, military, public speaking, rural and metropolitan, to creative and innovative experience.

In a nutshell, I've lived a life less traveled. And want to share my lifetime of experiences to make our country a better place. For everyone.

It's time for a radical change. It's time for outsiders who represent the little man and woman to be a part of our government. It's time to shake things up in Washington. It's time for a political revolution.

My name is Jack Truman. And I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Saline County: 14 Towns, Rural Areas, Some History & the Issues

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Let's talk a little bit about Saline County.

I think it's important to bring something back to my home state here in Missouri. Where I grew up. Was raised. Went to school. Own property. And call home.

There's a lot to share about Saline County in Missouri. This is one of 26 counties in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri that I'm running for U.S. Congress in 2016.

You can't get much more rural and down home than in Saline County. The total population here in Saline County is around 23,000 people So it's very rural. Very small town and down home living. Good values. Good morals. Very down home.

Saline County is a great reflection of my campaign for Congress. Being small, rural and to your roots gives you the greater chance to speak your voice, sing your song and let people know about you. Being the underdog forces you to be self made. To have the discipline to be independent to make your destiny.

Saline County is in the central part of the state of Missouri. Between Kansas City and Columbia. Not too far from my to my hometown area. And it's a very rural area, made up of  14 small towns and communities. From where I live in Lamar, drive north to Kansas City, then east on Interstate 70 to the county. Very rural, and down home community.

A little bit about Saline county:

Saline County in Missouri started back in 1820.

There's a lot of history to Saline county. It was originally known in the 1800's as 'Little Dixie'. Missouri Native American cultures were the original occupants, until settlers encroached and forced them out to live on Indian reservations in Kansas and Oklahoma. Slavery made up a big part of the early population, and plantations focused on hemp and tobacco crops. A lot of interesting history.

Education plays a big part of Saline county. There's several public schools, private schools and a college: Missouri Valley College.

The largest town in Saline County is Marshall. But there's a total of 14 small towns that make up Saline County in Missouri:

Arrow Rock
Blackburn
Emma
Gilliam
Grand Pass
Malta Bend
Marshall
Miami
Mount Leonard
Napton
Nelson
Pennytown
Slater
Sweet Springs

I live in Barton County. Barton County in Missouri is south of Saline County. Very rural area.

A lot of issues that need to be addressed relate more than ever to small town rural America. And Saline County is no exception.

Taking care of our Farmers. Veterans. Senior Citizens. Children. Education. Health. Equality. The Second Amendment. Drug reform. Prisons, jails and the Criminal Justice system. Small business. The Homeless. Making our country great again. Taking care of our own here domestically, and focusing on the little man and woman. The rural communities are our roots. Where everything got started. There's no discipline anyone. This culture doesn't follow rules. It's time to get back to some basic hometown values and traditions.

I've worked all kinds of jobs from coast to coast.

Got to know all kinds of cultures over my life. From New York to California. Dallas to Chicago. Florida to Utah. All my life. From my childhood to present day.

I have a lifetime of experiences: from education, business, military, public speaking, rural and metropolitan, to creative and innovative experience.

In a nutshell, I've lived a life less traveled. And want to share my lifetime of experiences to make our country a better place. For everyone.

It's time for a radical change. It's time for outsiders who represent the little man and woman to be a part of our government. It's time to shake things up in Washington. It's time for a political revolution.

My name is Jack Truman. And I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Ray County: Rural Kansas City Areas & the Issues

JACK TRUMAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Let's talk a little bit about Ray County.

I think it's important to bring something back to my home state here in Missouri. Where I grew up. Was raised. Went to school. Own property. And call home.

There's a lot to share about Ray County in Missouri. This is one of 26 counties in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri that I'm running for U.S. Congress in 2016.

You can't get much more rural and down home than in Ray County. The total population here in Ray County is around 23,000 people. Geographically, it's considered part of the metro Kansas City area. But it's east of Kansas City, and made up of small town communities. So it's very rural. Very small town and down home living. Good values. Good morals. Very down home.

Ray County is a great reflection of my campaign for Congress. Being small, rural and to your roots gives you the greater chance to speak your voice, sing your song and let people know about you. Being the underdog forces you to be self made. To have the discipline to be independent to make your destiny.

Ray County is in the northwestern part of the state of Missouri. Not too far from my to my hometown area. And it's a very rural area, made up of  10 small towns, and several villages, unincorporated communities and townships. From where I live in Lamar, drive east on back roads to Route 13, then drive north to the area. Very rural, and down home community.

A little bit about Ray county:

Ray County in Missouri started back in 1820.

The largest town in Ray County is Richmond. But there's a total of 10 small towns that make up Ray County in Missouri:

Camden
Crystal Lakes
Excelsior Springs
Fleming
Hardin
Henrietta
Lawson
Orrick
Richmond
Woods Heights

There's also many villages, unincorporated communities and townships that make up Ray County as well.

I live in Barton County. Barton County in Missouri is south of Ray County. Very rural area.

A lot of issues that need to be addressed relate more than ever to small town rural America. And Ray County is no exception.

Taking care of our Farmers. Veterans. Senior Citizens. Children. Education. Health. Equality. The Second Amendment. Drug reform. Prisons, jails and the Criminal Justice system. Small business. The Homeless. Making our country great again. Taking care of our own here domestically, and focusing on the little man and woman. The rural communities are our roots. Where everything got started. There's no discipline anyone. This culture doesn't follow rules. It's time to get back to some basic hometown values and traditions.

I've worked all kinds of jobs from coast to coast.

Got to know all kinds of cultures over my life. From New York to California. Dallas to Chicago. Florida to Utah. All my life. From my childhood to present day.

I have a lifetime of experiences: from education, business, military, public speaking, rural and metropolitan, to creative and innovative experience.

In a nutshell, I've lived a life less traveled. And want to share my lifetime of experiences to make our country a better place. For everyone.

It's time for a radical change. It's time for outsiders who represent the little man and woman to be a part of our government. It's time to shake things up in Washington. It's time for a political revolution.

My name is Jack Truman. And I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.

JACK TRUMAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Pulaski County: Ft. Leonard Wood, 11 Towns and the Military

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Let's talk a little bit about Pulaski County.

I think it's important to bring something back to my home state here in Missouri. Where I grew up. Was raised. Went to school. Own property. And call home.

There's a lot to share about Pulaki County in Missouri. This is one of 26 counties in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri that I'm running for U.S. Congress in 2016.

You can't get much more rural and down home than in Pulaski County. The total population here in Pulaski County is around 52,000 people. So it's very rural. Very small town and down home living. Good values. Good morals. Very down home.

Pulaski County is a great reflection of my campaign for Congress. Being small, rural and to your roots gives you the greater chance to speak your voice, sing your song and let people know about you. Being the underdog forces you to be self made. To have the discipline to be independent to make your destiny.

Pulaski County is in the Southcentral part of the state of Missouri. Not too far from my to my hometown area. And it's a very rural area, made up of  9 small towns and villages, 6 unincorporated communities and 22 townships. From where I live in Lamar, drive south on old highway 71 to Interstate 44, head east and drive towards. Very rural, and down home community.

A little bit about Pulaski county:

Pulaski County in Missouri started back in 1833.

It's the site of Ft. Leonard Wood, a large military base. In fact, the military community makes up a big portion of Pulaski County. Being an Army veteran, the military is a very personal issue to me. We have to have a strong military, and protect our veterans. So it's nice that a military base is in my District.

There's a lot of history behind Pulaski County. The county's earliest settlers were Native American tribes of Quapaw, Missouria and Osage. White settlers came to the area from Kentucky, Tennessee and the Carolinas in the 1800's.

There's a public airport in Pulaski County. The Waynesville Regional Airport is in Ft. Leonard Wood, but it's a public airport, even though it's on a military base.


The largest community in Pulaski County is Ft. Leonard Wood. But there's a total of 11 towns and communities that make up Polk County in Missouri:

Big Piney
Crocker
Devils Elbow
Dixon
Gascozark
Hooker
Lacquey
Richland
St. Robert
Swedeborg
Waynesville

I live in Barton County. Barton County in Missouri is a little west of Pulaski County. Very rural area.

A lot of issues that need to be addressed relate more than ever to small town rural America. And Pulaski County is no exception.

Taking care of our Farmers. Veterans. Senior Citizens. Children. Education. Health. Equality. The Second Amendment. Drug reform. Prisons, jails and the Criminal Justice system. Small business. The Homeless. Making our country great again. Taking care of our own here domestically, and focusing on the little man and woman. The rural communities are our roots. Where everything got started. There's no discipline anyone. This culture doesn't follow rules. It's time to get back to some basic hometown values and traditions.

I've worked all kinds of jobs from coast to coast.

Got to know all kinds of cultures over my life. From New York to California. Dallas to Chicago. Florida to Utah. All my life. From my childhood to present day.

I have a lifetime of experiences: from education, business, military, public speaking, rural and metropolitan, to creative and innovative experience.

In a nutshell, I've lived a life less traveled. And want to share my lifetime of experiences to make our country a better place. For everyone.

It's time for a radical change. It's time for outsiders who represent the little man and woman to be a part of our government. It's time to shake things up in Washington. It's time for a political revolution.

My name is Jack Truman. And I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Polk County: Small Towns, Southwest Baptist & Hometown Memories

JACK TRUMAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Let's talk a little bit about Polk County.

I think it's important to bring something back to my home state here in Missouri. Where I grew up. Was raised. Went to school. Own property. And call home.

There's a lot to share about Polk County in Missouri. This is one of 26 counties in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri that I'm running for U.S. Congress in 2016.

You can't get much more rural and down home than in Polk County. The total population here in Polk County is around 30,000 people. So it's very rural. Very small town and down home living. Good values. Good morals. Very down home.

Polk County is a great reflection of my campaign for Congress. Being small, rural and to your roots gives you the greater chance to speak your voice, sing your song and let people know about you. Being the underdog forces you to be self made. To have the discipline to be independent to make your destiny.

Polk County is in the Southwestern part of the state of Missouri. Very close to my hometown area. And it's a very rural area, made up of  9 small towns and villages, 6 unincorporated communities and 22 townships. From where I live in Lamar, drive east on back roads about 30 miles to Highway 13, then drive a little south to the county. Very rural, and down home community.

I have great memories of Polk County. In fact, with it being so close to Lamar, I consider Polk County a part of my big backyard.

A little bit about Polk county:

Polk County in Missouri started back in 1835.

It's home of Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar. During my college days at Missouri Southern in Joplin, I was very active in college Debate and Speech Forensics. And SBU has a legendary college forensics department. I made great friends from SBU during my college years on the debate circuit. Great memories. Good people. Lots of good, down home lifestyles. In the heart of America.

The largest town in Polk County is Bolivar. But there's a total of 9 towns and communities, 6 'unincorporated communities' and 22 townships that make up Polk County in Missouri:

Towns:
Bolivar
Fair Play
Humansville
Pleasant Hope

Villages:
Aldrich
Flemington
Goodnight
Halfway
Morrisville

Unincorporated Communities:
Brighten
Dunnegan
Eudora
Goodson
Polk
Tin Town

There's also 22 townships that make up Polk County too.

I live in Barton County. Barton County in Missouri is a little west of Polk County. Very rural area.

A lot of issues that need to be addressed relate more than ever to small town rural America. And Polk County is no exception.

Taking care of our Farmers. Veterans. Senior Citizens. Children. Education. Health. Equality. The Second Amendment. Drug reform. Prisons, jails and the Criminal Justice system. Small business. The Homeless. Making our country great again. Taking care of our own here domestically, and focusing on the little man and woman. The rural communities are our roots. Where everything got started. There's no discipline anyone. This culture doesn't follow rules. It's time to get back to some basic hometown values and traditions.

I've worked all kinds of jobs from coast to coast.

Got to know all kinds of cultures over my life. From New York to California. Dallas to Chicago. Florida to Utah. All my life. From my childhood to present day.

I have a lifetime of experiences: from education, business, military, public speaking, rural and metropolitan, to creative and innovative experience.

In a nutshell, I've lived a life less traveled. And want to share my lifetime of experiences to make our country a better place. For everyone.

It's time for a radical change. It's time for outsiders who represent the little man and woman to be a part of our government. It's time to shake things up in Washington. It's time for a political revolution.

My name is Jack Truman. And I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.

JACK TRUMAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Pettis County: Sedalia, 8 Towns, Education and Issues

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Let's talk a little bit about Pettis County.

I think it's important to bring something back to my home state here in Missouri. Where I grew up. Was raised. Went to school. Own property. And call home.

There's a lot to share about Pettis County in Missouri. This is one of 26 counties in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri that I'm running for U.S. Congress in 2016.

You can't get much more rural and down home than in Pettis County. The total population here in Pettis County is around 42,000 people. So it's very rural. Very small town and down home living. Good values. Good morals. Very down home.

Pettis County is a great reflection of my campaign for Congress. Being small, rural and to your roots gives you the greater chance to speak your voice, sing your song and let people know about you. Being the underdog forces you to be self made. To have the discipline to be independent to make your destiny.

Pettis County is in the western part of the state of Missouri. It's considered the Sedalia area. And it's a very rural area, made up of  8 small towns and communities. From where I live in Lamar, drive northeast on back roads about 100 miles or so to the county. Very rural, and down home community.

A little bit about Pettis county:

Pettis County in Missouri started back in 1833.

It's home of the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Every summer, that's a major event for the state. I've been to several state fairs over the years in Sedalia, and it always makes for a good time. Lots of good, down home lifestyles. In the heart of America.

Education plays a big part of Pettis county. There's a lot of public and private schools in the community.

The largest town in Pettis County is Sedalia. But there's a total of 8 towns and communities that make up Pettis County in Missouri:

Green Ridge
Houstonia
Hughesville
Ionia
La Monte
Sedalia
Smithton
Windsor

I live in Barton County. Barton County in Missouri is southwest of Pettis County. Very rural area.

A lot of issues that need to be addressed relate more than ever to small town rural America. And Pettis County is no exception.

Taking care of our Farmers. Veterans. Senior Citizens. Children. Education. Health. Equality. The Second Amendment. Drug reform. Prisons, jails and the Criminal Justice system. Small business. The Homeless. Making our country great again. Taking care of our own here domestically, and focusing on the little man and woman. The rural communities are our roots. Where everything got started. There's no discipline anyone. This culture doesn't follow rules. It's time to get back to some basic hometown values and traditions.

I've worked all kinds of jobs from coast to coast.

Got to know all kinds of cultures over my life. From New York to California. Dallas to Chicago. Florida to Utah. All my life. From my childhood to present day.

I have a lifetime of experiences: from education, business, military, public speaking, rural and metropolitan, to creative and innovative experience.

In a nutshell, I've lived a life less traveled. And want to share my lifetime of experiences to make our country a better place. For everyone.

It's time for a radical change. It's time for outsiders who represent the little man and woman to be a part of our government. It's time to shake things up in Washington. It's time for a political revolution.

My name is Jack Truman. And I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Morgan County: Versailles, 9 Towns & Some History

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Let's talk a little bit about Morgan County.

I think it's important to bring something back to my home state here in Missouri. Where I grew up. Was raised. Went to school. Own property. And call home.

There's a lot to share about Morgan County in Missouri. This is one of 26 counties in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri that I'm running for U.S. Congress in 2016.

You can't get much more rural and down home than in Morgan County. The total population here in Morgan County is around 20,000 people. So it's very rural. Very small town and down home living. Good values. Good morals. Very down home.

Morgan County is a great reflection of my campaign for Congress. Being small, rural and to your roots gives you the greater chance to speak your voice, sing your song and let people know about you. Being the underdog forces you to be self made. To have the discipline to be independent to make your destiny.

Morgan County is in the center part of the state of Missouri. It also includes some parts of Lake of the the Ozarks. So a big part of the heart of the Ozarks. And it's a very rural area, made up of  9 small towns and communities, and 6 townships. From where I live in Lamar, drive northeast on back roads about 100 miles or so to the county. Very rural, and down home community.

A little bit about Morgan county:

Morgan County in Missouri started back in 1845.

The county was named after named after General Daniel Morgan from the Revolutionary War. Also, PT Barnum and Jesse James visited the area quite frequently. So there's some interesting history.

The largest town in Morgan County is Versailles. But there's a total of 9 towns and communities, along with 6 'townships' that make up Morgan County in Missouri:

Barnett
Florence
Gravois Mills
Laurie
Rocky Mount
Stover
Sunrise Beach
Syracuse
Versailles

live in Barton County. Barton County in Missouri is southwest of Morgan County. Very rural area.

A lot of issues that need to be addressed relate more than ever to small town rural America. And Morgan County is no exception.

Taking care of our Farmers. Veterans. Senior Citizens. Children. Education. Health. Equality. The Second Amendment. Drug reform. Prisons, jails and the Criminal Justice system. Small business. The Homeless. Making our country great again. Taking care of our own here domestically, and focusing on the little man and woman. The rural communities are our roots. Where everything got started. There's no discipline anyone. This culture doesn't follow rules. It's time to get back to some basic hometown values and traditions.

I've worked all kinds of jobs from coast to coast.

Got to know all kinds of cultures over my life. From New York to California. Dallas to Chicago. Florida to Utah. All my life. From my childhood to present day.

I have a lifetime of experiences: from education, business, military, public speaking, rural and metropolitan, to creative and innovative experience.

In a nutshell, I've lived a life less traveled. And want to share my lifetime of experiences to make our country a better place. For everyone.

It's time for a radical change. It's time for outsiders who represent the little man and woman to be a part of our government. It's time to shake things up in Washington. It's time for a political revolution.

My name is Jack Truman. And I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Moniteau County: 10 Towns, Rural America & the Issues

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Let's talk a little bit about Moniteau County.

I think it's important to bring something back to my home state here in Missouri. Where I grew up. Was raised. Went to school. Own property. And call home.

There's a lot to share about Moniteau County in Missouri. This is one of 26 counties in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri that I'm running for U.S. Congress in 2016.

You can't get much more rural and down home than in Moniteau County. The total population here in Moniteau County is around 15,000 people. So it's very rural. Very small town and down home living. Good values. Good morals. Very down home.

Moniteau County is a great reflection of my campaign for Congress. Being small, rural and to your roots gives you the greater chance to speak your voice, sing your song and let people know about you. Being the underdog forces you to be self made. To have the discipline to be independent to make your destiny.

Moniteau County is in the center part of the state of Missouri. It's considered part of the metro area of Jefferson City, the state capital of Missouri. But it's a very rural area, made up of 10 small towns around Jefferson City. From where I live in Lamar, drive northeast on back roads about 100 miles or so to the county. Very rural, and down home community.

A little bit about Moniteau county:

Moniteau County in Missouri started back in 1845.

The largest town in Moniteau County is California. But there's a total of 10 towns and communities that make up Moniteau County in Missouri:

California
Clarksburg
Enon
Fortuna
High Point
Jamestown
Latham
Lupus
McGirk
Tipton

I live in Barton County. Barton County in Missouri is southwest of Moniteau County. Very rural area.

A lot of issues that need to be addressed relate more than ever to small town rural America. And Moniteau County is no exception.

Taking care of our Farmers. Veterans. Senior Citizens. Children. Education. Health. Equality. The Second Amendment. Drug reform. Prisons, jails and the Criminal Justice system. Small business. The Homeless. Making our country great again. Taking care of our own here domestically, and focusing on the little man and woman. The rural communities are our roots. Where everything got started. There's no discipline anyone. This culture doesn't follow rules. It's time to get back to some basic hometown values and traditions.

I've worked all kinds of jobs from coast to coast.

Got to know all kinds of cultures over my life. From New York to California. Dallas to Chicago. Florida to Utah. All my life. From my childhood to present day.

I have a lifetime of experiences: from education, business, military, public speaking, rural and metropolitan, to creative and innovative experience.

In a nutshell, I've lived a life less traveled. And want to share my lifetime of experiences to make our country a better place. For everyone.

It's time for a radical change. It's time for outsiders who represent the little man and woman to be a part of our government. It's time to shake things up in Washington. It's time for a political revolution.

My name is Jack Truman. And I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Lafayette County: Odessa, Lexington, History & the Issues

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Let's talk a little bit about Lafayette County.

I think it's important to bring something back to my home state here in Missouri. Where I grew up. Was raised. Went to school. Own property. And call home.

There's a lot to share about Lafayette County in Missouri. This is one of 26 counties in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri that I'm running for U.S. Congress in 2016.

You can't get much more rural and down home than in Lafayette County. The total population here in Lafayette County is around 33,000 people. So it's very rural. Very small town and down home living. Good values. Good morals. Very down home.

Lafayette County is a great reflection of my campaign for Congress. Being small, rural and to your roots gives you the greater chance to speak your voice, sing your song and let people know about you. Being the underdog forces you to be self made. To have the discipline to be independent to make your destiny.

Lafayette County is in the western part of the state of Missouri. It's a little east of the Kansas City area. From where I live in Lamar, drive north to Kansas City, then east to the county. Very rural, and down home community.

A little bit about Lafayette county:

Lafayette County in Missouri started back in 1820.

It started out with migrants from Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia who brought slaves and began making crops, primarily hemp and tobacco. This part of Missouri became known as 'Little Dixie'. In fact, during this time, slaves made up almost 30 percent of the population.

Education plays a big part of Lafayette county. There's several public schools, private schools and colleges.

The largest town in Lafayette County is Odessa. Lexington is a close second. But there's a total of 17 towns and communities that make up Lafayette County in Missouri:

Alma
Aullville
Bates City
Blackburn
Concordia
Corder
Dover
Emma
Higginsville
Lake Lafayette
Lexington
Mayview
Napoleon
Oak Grove
Odessa
Waverly
Wellington

I live in Barton County. Barton County in Missouri is south of Lafayette County. Very rural area.

A lot of issues that need to be addressed relate more than ever to small town rural America. And Lafayette County is no exception.

Taking care of our Farmers. Veterans. Senior Citizens. Children. Education. Health. Equality. The Second Amendment. Drug reform. Prisons, jails and the Criminal Justice system. Small business. The Homeless. Making our country great again. Taking care of our own here domestically, and focusing on the little man and woman. The rural communities are our roots. Where everything got started. There's no discipline anyone. This culture doesn't follow rules. It's time to get back to some basic hometown values and traditions.

I've worked all kinds of jobs from coast to coast.

Got to know all kinds of cultures over my life. From New York to California. Dallas to Chicago. Florida to Utah. All my life. From my childhood to present day.

I have a lifetime of experiences: from education, business, military, public speaking, rural and metropolitan, to creative and innovative experience.

In a nutshell, I've lived a life less traveled. And want to share my lifetime of experiences to make our country a better place. For everyone.

It's time for a radical change. It's time for outsiders who represent the little man and woman to be a part of our government. It's time to shake things up in Washington. It's time for a political revolution.

My name is Jack Truman. And I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.

JACK TRUMAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Missouri 4th District

Laclede County: Lebanon, 14 Towns & Rural Areas

JACK TRUMAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Let's talk a little bit about Laclede County.

I think it's important to bring something back to my home state here in Missouri. Where I grew up. Was raised. Went to school. Own property. And call home.

There's a lot to share about Laclede County in Missouri. This is one of 26 counties in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri that I'm running for U.S. Congress in 2016.

You can't get much more rural and down home than in Laclede County. The total population here in Laclede County is around 35,000 people. So it's very rural. Very small town and down home living. Good values. Good morals. Very down home.

Laclede County is a great reflection of my campaign for Congress. Being small, rural and to your roots gives you the greater chance to speak your voice, sing your song and let people know about you. Being the underdog forces you to be self made. To have the discipline to be independent to make your destiny.

Laclede County is in the South Central part of the state of Missouri. It's about 40 to 50 miles or so east from my my hometown area. From where I live in Lamar, drive east on Interstate 44 or old Route 66 to get to the towns in the district. In high school, when I won District in the Optimist Club speech contest, the next level was in Lebanon. I remember going there like it was yesterday. Very rural, and down home community.

A little bit about Laclede county:

Laclede County in Missouri started back in 1849.

The largest town in Laclede County is Lebanon. But there's a total of 14 towns and communities that make up Laclede County in Missouri:

Bennett Springs
Competition
Conway
Eldrige
Evergreen
Falcon
Hazelgreen
Lebanon
Lynchburg
Morgan
Phillipsburg
Richland
Sleeper
Stoutland

I live in Barton County. Barton County in Missouri is a little west of Laclede County. Very rural area.

A lot of issues that need to be addressed relate more than ever to small town rural America. And Laclede County is no exception.

Taking care of our Farmers. Veterans. Senior Citizens. Children. Education. Health. Equality. The Second Amendment. Drug reform. Prisons, jails and the Criminal Justice system. Small business. The Homeless. Making our country great again. Taking care of our own here domestically, and focusing on the little man and woman. The rural communities are our roots. Where everything got started. There's no discipline anyone. This culture doesn't follow rules. It's time to get back to some basic hometown values and traditions.

I've worked all kinds of jobs from coast to coast.

Got to know all kinds of cultures over my life. From New York to California. Dallas to Chicago. Florida to Utah. All my life. From my childhood to present day.

I have a lifetime of experiences: from education, business, military, public speaking, rural and metropolitan, to creative and innovative experience.

In a nutshell, I've lived a life less traveled. And want to share my lifetime of experiences to make our country a better place. For everyone.

It's time for a radical change. It's time for outsiders who represent the little man and woman to be a part of our government. It's time to shake things up in Washington. It's time for a political revolution.

My name is Jack Truman. And I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

ORLANDO SHOOTING: Congress Clueless About Gay Blood Ban

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Johnson County: Warrensburg, Military, Education & the Issues

JACK TRUMAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Let's talk a little bit about Johnson County.

I think it's important to bring something back to my home state here in Missouri. Where I grew up. Was raised. Went to school. Own property. And call home.

There's a lot to share about Johnson County in Missouri. This is one of 26 counties in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri that I'm running for U.S. Congress in 2016.

You can't get much more rural and down home than in Johnson County. The total population here in Johnson County is around 52,000 people. So it's very rural. Very small town and down home living. Good values. Good morals. Very down home.

Johnson County is a great reflection of my campaign for Congress. Being small, rural and to your roots gives you the greater chance to speak your voice, sing your song and let people know about you. Being the underdog forces you to be self made. To have the discipline to be independent to make your destiny.

Johnson County is in the western part of the state of Missouri. It's about 30 miles or so east from Kansas City. And about 100 miles north of my hometown area. From where I live in Lamar, drive east over to Collins, then drive north on back roads to get to the towns in the district. Very rural, and down home community. And it's a college town. In fact, my Mother got her Master's degree in Criminal Justice in Warrensburg at CMSU. And I did a lot of part time work there when she got her Master's. We'd commute quite a bit from Lamar. So Warrensburg and Johnson County are very personal to me.

A little bit about Johnson county:

Johnson County in Missouri started back in 1834.

Education plays a big part of Johnson County. There's a lot of schools. Public schools, private schools and colleges. CMSU makes up a big part of Warrensburg. Warrensburg is pretty much a college town. Education is king in Johnson County.

The largest town in Johnson County is Warrensburg. But there's a total of 10 towns and communities that make up Johnson County in Missouri:

Centerview
Chilhowie
Holden
Kingsville
Knob Noster
La Tour
Leeton
Post Oak
Warrensburg
Whiteman Air Force Base


In fact, Whiteman Air Force Base is a big military factor for the state of Missouri. So military is a big part of Johnson County as well.

Military and Education. 2 big factors in Johnson County in Missouri.

I live in Barton County. Barton County in Missouri is south of Johnson County. Very rural area.

A lot of issues that need to be addressed relate more than ever to small town rural America. And Johnson County is no exception.

Taking care of our Farmers. Veterans. Senior Citizens. Children. Education. Health. Equality. The Second Amendment. Drug reform. Prisons, jails and the Criminal Justice system. Making our country great again. Taking care of our own here domestically, and focusing on the little man and woman. The rural communities are our roots. Where everything got started. There's no discipline anyone. This culture doesn't follow rules. It's time to get back to some basic hometown values and traditions.

I've worked all kinds of jobs from coast to coast.

Got to know all kinds of cultures over my life. From New York to California. Dallas to Chicago. Florida to Utah. All my life. From my childhood to present day.

I have a lifetime of experiences: from education, business, military, public speaking, rural and metropolitan, to creative and innovative experience.

In a nutshell, I've lived a life less traveled. And want to share my lifetime of experiences to make our country a better place. For everyone.

It's time for a radical change. It's time for outsiders who represent the little man and woman to be a part of our government. It's time to shake things up in Washington. It's time for a political revolution.

My name is Jack Truman. And I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.

JACK TRUMAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Parts of Jackson County: Kansas City & 20 Towns

JACK TRUMAN FOR CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Let's talk a little bit about Jackson County.

I think it's important to bring something back to my home state here in Missouri. Where I grew up. Was raised. Went to school. Own property. And call home.

There's a lot to share about Jackson County in Missouri. This is one of 26 counties in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri that I'm running for U.S. Congress in 2016.

You can't get much more metropolitan, mixed with rural and down home living in Jackson County. The total population here in Jackson County is around 680,000 people. In the state of Missouri, it's the second most populated county. And the largest populated county in my 4th Congressional District. So it's very metropolitan. But also rural. Some small towns and down home living, along with a big city mix. Good values. Good morals. Very down home.

Jackson County is in the western part of the state of Missouri. Not too far down the road from my hometown. Lots of memories from my life in Jackson county. It's about 80 miles or so north from home. I consider Jackson County part of my big backyard. From where I live in Lamar, drive north on old Highway 71 or what they now call Interstate 49.

I have a lot of history in Jackson County. In the early 1980's, after my military service, I moved up to Kansas City in Jackson County and spent several years there in Independence and Kansas City. Began my theater and entertainment career there. Started working jobs there. Became a Royals and Chiefs fan. Great memories from the '80's and '90's.

A little bit of history about Jackson county:

Jackson County in Missouri started back in 1826.

The county was named after President Andrew Jackson.

Jackson County has a lot of history to it. In its early years, Jackson County was home to the Osage Native American Indian tribe, and also the first European explorers. France sold it to the U.S. as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Several of the great Westward trails made their way through Jackson County. And Jackson County was a big factor in the Civil War. In the 1830's, Jackson County became a prominent part of the Latter Day Saint movement. A lot of history from the 1800's.

The 20th century played a lot of history too. Railroads, stockyards, jazz and blues music, Hallmark Cards, Walt Disney. The City Market, Westport, 18th and Vine district and the Kansas City Power and Light District.

And then there's always Harry S. Truman.

Religion plays a big factor in Jackson county. The primary religions are Protestant, Roman Catholic, Southern Baptists, and non-denominational Christians.

There are a lot of highways and towns in Jackson County. Kansas City is the biggest city, but there's a total of 20 towns:

Blue Springs
Blue Summit
Buckner
Grain Valley
Grandview
Greenwood
Independence
Kansas City
Lake Lotawana
Lake Tapawingo
Lee's Summit
Levasy
Lone Jack
Martin City
Oak Grove
Raytown
River Bend
Sibley
Sugar Creek
Unity Village

These are all the towns that make up Jackson county. But only parts of Jackson County are considered Missouri's 4th Congressional District.

I live in Barton County. Barton County in Missouri is a little south of Jackson County. Very rural area.

A lot of issues that need to be addressed relate more than ever to small town rural and metropolitan America. And Jackson County is no exception.

Taking care of our Farmers. Veterans. Senior Citizens. Children. Education. Health. Equality. The Second Amendment. Drug reform. The homeless. Prisons, jails and the Criminal Justice system. Small business. Making our country great again. Taking care of our own here domestically, and focusing on the little man and woman. The rural communities are our roots. Where everything got started. There's no discipline anyone. This culture doesn't follow rules. It's time to get back to some basic hometown values and traditions.

I've worked all kinds of jobs from coast to coast.

Got to know all kinds of cultures over my life. From New York to California. Dallas to Chicago. Florida to Utah. All my life. From my childhood to present day.

I have a lifetime of experiences: from education, business, military, public speaking, rural and metropolitan, to creative and innovative experience.

In a nutshell, I've lived a life less traveled. And want to share my lifetime of experiences to make our country a better place. For everyone.

It's time for a radical change. It's time for outsiders who represent the little man and woman to be a part of our government. It's time to shake things up in Washington. It's time for a political revolution.

My name is Jack Truman. And I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.

Hickory County: 7 Small Towns and the Issues

JACK TRUMAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Let's talk a little bit about Hickory County.

I think it's important to bring something back to my home state here in Missouri. Where I grew up. Was raised. Went to school. Own property. And call home.

There's a lot to share about Hickory County in Missouri. This is one of 26 counties in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri that I'm running for U.S. Congress in 2016.

You can't get much more rural and down home than in Hickory County. The total population here in Hickory County is around 9,000 people. So it's very rural. Very small town and down home living. Good values. Good morals. Very down home.

Hickory County is a great reflection of my campaign for Congress. Being small, rural and to your roots gives you the greater chance to speak your voice, sing your song and let people know about you. Being the underdog forces you to be self made. To have the discipline to be independent to make your destiny.

Hickory County is in the Southwestern part of the state of Missouri. The heart of the Ozarks. It's about 20 miles or so northeast from home. I consider Hickory County part of my big backyard. From where I live in Lamar, drive either north to Highway 54, or east to Highway 65 on the back roads. Very rural, and down home community.

A little bit about Hickory county:

Hickory County in Missouri started back in 1845.

The county was named after President Andrew Jackson, who was nicknamed 'Old Hickory'.

The largest town in Hickory County is Hermitage. But there's a total of 7 small towns and communities that make up Hickory County in Missouri:

Cross Timbers
Hermitage
Pittsburg
Preston
Quincy
Weaubleau
Wheatland

I live in Barton County. Barton County in Missouri is a little south and west of Hickory County. Very rural area.

A lot of issues that need to be addressed relate more than ever to small town rural America. And Hickory County is no exception.

Taking care of our Farmers. Veterans. Senior Citizens. Children. Education. Health. Equality. The Second Amendment. Drug reform. The homeless. Prisons, jails and the Criminal Justice system. Making our country great again. Taking care of our own here domestically, and focusing on the little man and woman. The rural communities are our roots. Where everything got started. There's no discipline anyone. This culture doesn't follow rules. It's time to get back to some basic hometown values and traditions.

I've worked all kinds of jobs from coast to coast.

Got to know all kinds of cultures over my life. From New York to California. Dallas to Chicago. Florida to Utah. All my life. From my childhood to present day.

I have a lifetime of experiences: from education, business, military, public speaking, rural and metropolitan, to creative and innovative experience.

In a nutshell, I've lived a life less traveled. And want to share my lifetime of experiences to make our country a better place. For everyone.

It's time for a radical change. It's time for outsiders who represent the little man and woman to be a part of our government. It's time to shake things up in Washington. It's time for a political revolution.

My name is Jack Truman. And I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.

Henry County: Clinton, 11 Towns & the Issues

JACK TRUMAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Missouri 4th Congressional District

Let's talk a little bit about Henry County.

I think it's important to bring something back to my home state here in Missouri. Where I grew up. Was raised. Went to school. Own property. And call home.

There's a lot to share about Henry County in Missouri. This is one of 26 counties in the 4th Congressional District of Missouri that I'm running for U.S. Congress in 2016.

You can't get much more rural and down home than in Henry County. The total population here in Henry County is around 22,000 people. So it's very rural. Very small town and down home living. Good values. Good morals. Very down home.

Henry County is a great reflection of my campaign for Congress. Being small, rural and to your roots gives you the greater chance to speak your voice, sing your song and let people know about you. Being the underdog forces you to be self made. To have the discipline to be independent to make your destiny.

Henry County is in the western part of the state of Missouri. It's about 50 miles or so north from home. I consider Henry County part of my big backyard. From where I live in Lamar, drive north on old Highway 71 to the Clinton exit, then drive on back roads to get to the towns in the district. Highway 7 and 13 take you through most of the county. Very rural, and down home community.

A little bit about Henry county:

Henry County in Missouri started back in 1834.

The county was named after Patrick Henry, who fought in the Revolutionary War.

The largest town in Henry County is Clinton. But there's 11 different towns and communities that make up Henry County in Missouri:

Blairstown
Brownington
Calhoun
Clinton
Deepwater
Hartwell
La Due
Montrose
Tightwad
Urich
Windsor

I live in Barton County. Barton County in Missouri is a little south of Henry County. Very rural area.

A lot of issues that need to be addressed relate more than ever to small town rural America. And Henry County is no exception.

Taking care of our Farmers. Veterans. Senior Citizens. Children. Education. Health. Equality. The Second Amendment. Drug reform. Prisons, jails and the Criminal Justice system. Making our country great again. Taking care of our own here domestically, and focusing on the little man and woman. The rural communities are our roots. Where everything got started. There's no discipline anyone. This culture doesn't follow rules. It's time to get back to some basic hometown values and traditions.

I've worked all kinds of jobs from coast to coast.

Got to know all kinds of cultures over my life. From New York to California. Dallas to Chicago. Florida to Utah. All my life. From my childhood to present day.

I have a lifetime of experiences: from education, business, military, public speaking, rural and metropolitan, to creative and innovative experience.

In a nutshell, I've lived a life less traveled. And want to share my lifetime of experiences to make our country a better place. For everyone.

It's time for a radical change. It's time for outsiders who represent the little man and woman to be a part of our government. It's time to shake things up in Washington. It's time for a political revolution.

My name is Jack Truman. And I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.