Tony Zirkle

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Tony Zirkle is a an attorney, Navy veteran, and frequent candidate in Indiana. He has ran on strong opposition to pornography and prostitution. In the 2006 Republican primary he attained 30% against Chris Chocola who later lost to Joe Donnelly in the general election.

[edit] Biography

Zirkle is a Seventh-day Adventist. He studied law at Indiana University (Bloomington).[1]

[edit] 2008 candidacy and controversy

In the 2008 election he garnered national attention by appearing at a Neo-Nazi celebration of Adolf Hitler's birthday.[2][3] He defended this by stating that he will speak to any group that asks and that the event was an opportunity to preach the gospel. He has previously made statements skeptical or critical of Racial integration. These elements led several local Republicans to call him "repugnant" or "backwards."[4] He has allegedly received death threats over the controversy.[5] He later finished third in the 2008 primary with Luke Puckett being the winner.[6]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Adventist Political Hopeful Speaks to Neo-Nazi Group | Spectrum
  2. ^ Jewish Telegraphic Agency
  3. ^ WorldNetDaily
  4. ^ By DUSTIN GROVE, WSBT-TV and NANCY J. SULOK, Tribune Staff Writer
  5. ^ Tony Zirkle's website
  6. ^ Washington Post
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