STONINGTON, CT (July 21, 2010) – Former Congressman Rob Simmons has announced today that he will be running a television advertisement asking voters to look at the issues when making their decision in the August 10, 2010 primary.  The ad also reminds voters about his placement on the Republican Primary ballot.

Simmons, who curtailed his campaign for the U.S. Senate in May, said that the ads he will be running are in the nature of a public service announcement. 

“For the past two months, I have been travelling the state supporting my fellow Republican candidates,” Simmons said.  “Everywhere I go people ask me if I am still running for the U.S. Senate.  My response has been “I’m still on the ballot.”

The ads are designed to present the voting public with the information they need to make an informed choice.

“This year’s election finds our country at a crossroads and will affect our children and future generations,” Simmons said. “Reckless bailouts and tax increases have crippled the economy and cost us jobs. This failure of our current leadership will have a long-lasting effect if we don’t make them pay for these mistakes. I also feel it is important for people to know that I am still on the ballot and to provide my fellow Republicans with a choice.”