Full Name:
Russell 'Rusty' P. Bliss, Jr.
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Brandy; 4 Children: Noah, Summer, Sydney (deceased), Owen
Birth Date:
03/16/1968
Birth Place:
Willoughby, OH
Home City:
Willoughby, OH
Religion:
Catholic
No education information on file.
Candidate, United States President, 2012
Candidate, United States Senate, 2012
No caucus information on file.
Check Airman, Mountain Air Cargo/Federal Express Feeder Aircraft Operations, 2000-present
Airline Captain, Mountain Air Cargo/Federal Express Feeder Aircraft Operations, 2000-present
Coach, High School Football
Coit Tool Incorporated, Machine/Computer Numerical Control Operator, 1994-2000
Aircraft Ramp Supervisor, Corporate Wings, Incorporated, 1992-1994
Traffic Reporter, Baron Aviation, 1988-1992
Pilot, Baron Aviation, 1988-1992
Member, Tailhook Association, 2010-present
Member, National Rifle Association, 2010
Campaign Support, Wargotz for United States Senate, 2010
Campaign Support, McCain/Palin, 2008
Member, Heritage Foundation, 2007
Campaign Staff, Mike DeWine for United States Senate, 2006
Member, National Space Society, 2006
Member, Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, 2005
Campaign Support, Bush/Cheney, 2004
Campaign Support, McCain, 2000
Member, Ohio Republican Party, 2000
Member, Republican National Committee, 2000
Member, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, 1987
Current Car:
2004 Ford Taurus. ALWAYS a FORD. Ford showed it's true red, white and blue by not taking government handouts in order to succeed.
Favorite Movie:
The Right Stuff. We need more of what made America great!
Favorite President and Why:
President Ronald Reagan. He made America strong again.
Personal Hero and Why:
My parents, for teaching me right from wrong. My sister Annie who showed me that if you fight hard enough you'll overcome anything as she fought of cancer (lymphoma) three times.
Priority Issues:
1. Working to restore the dollar by eliminating the Federal Reserve and putting control of U.S. currency in the hands of Congress, not private individuals.
2. Work to remove & revoke the power of un-Constitutionally appointed czars. They are a blatant circumvention of the Constitution and must be removed from any power.
3. Work to eliminate the EPA. Again, with the Dept. of Energy already in place, there's no need for the over-reaching government regulations put out by the EPA that also circumvent the Congress.
4. Restore jobs and American pride by bolstering the U.S. space program and aerospace industry (our greatest export).
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I want our children and generations to come to have the same opportunities in life that I had growing up. From a responsible, accountable government to national defense to energy independence, my message is about preserving opportunity for America's hard working men and women.
If we truly desire change in Washington, change starts with 'The People'. Until we embrace liberty, economic prosperity and individual responsibility our government will not change for us.
Ohioans and all Americans do not deserve to have their futures hang in the balance of a politician?s ladder climbing career. That's not a good way to rally 'The People' around the GOP.
I stand ready to fight and advocate for the success of our diverse nation and preserve opportunity for ourselves and our children.