August 31, 2010  “Dear Mr. Capone, I am proud to announce you have earned the endorsement of Associated Builders and Contractors of Ohio for the November 2, 2010 General Election…Upon a thorough evaluation, ABC is honored to endorse your candidacy for this election season.  On behalf of ABC member companies and their employees, I would like to thank you for your support of merit shop contractors and the principles of open competition, free enterprise, lower taxes, workers’ rights, and responsible government regulation.  ABC of Ohio represents three local Associated Builders and Contractor chapters throughout the state and consists of 800 merit shop contractors.  Merit shop contractors employ more than 85% of the entire construction workforce in the state of Ohio.”