• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
  • Forum
  • Design Studio
  • Upholstery Jobs
  • Newsletter
  • Sponsors

The Hog Ring

Auto Upholstery Community

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

From SMS Auto Fabrics to Congress?

November 17, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi 3 Comments

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - SMS Auto Fabrics

Here’s something interesting that you don’t hear about every day — Ben Pollock, who grew up working in his family’s company SMS Auto Fabrics, is running for U.S. Congress.

The 28-year-old Republican candidate from Oregon previously worked as an intern and then aide for Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa. He also worked for Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich’s campaigns in the last presidential election. He holds a masters degree in public policy from American University in Washington, DC.

According to his campaign website, Pollock is running as a “citizen legislator,” pledging to not serve more than two terms in Congress so as to ensure the public that he will not be “cozying up to interest groups.”

Of course, as an auto upholstery news website, The Hog Ring is not endorsing Pollock. We just think it’s really exciting to see someone from within our industry challenging the powers that be in such a big way. To read more about Pollock’s platform, visit his campaign website.

And if you speak to SMS Auto Fabrics, congratulate them on raising such a smart kid!

Filed Under: Archive, Interesting Read Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Ben Pollock, Car Interior, Politics, SMS Auto Fabrics

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jim says

    November 18, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    Well, this article could certainly spur a lot of conversation. First, we’ve had lots of conversations about SMS and the trouble they’ve had over the years. People do think they have improved, although I can’t verify that from personal experience.

    I do not have any intention to attack this young man personally, but to say that anyone trying enter politics is “smart” is making some assumptions that I don’t think the majority of Americans would agree with right now, especially if that person learned about politics from Steve King.

    Reply
  2. Geoff says

    November 19, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    I so want to get my politics on here, but will refrain. There is one point, though…two terms in the House is 4 years, barely enough time to get going on committees and such. Especially with needing to get a reelection campaign moving. While I wish him the best of luck, a self-imposed two term limit is ill advised.

    Reply
  3. Jim says

    November 20, 2013 at 1:08 am

    OK, Geoff. We can duke it out in private. Although we don’t have PM via The Hog Ring, I know your email address. 😉

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

THR Sponsors

NC Sewing Machines
Miami Corporation RIght Rail - Ad 2
Top Down Group
Apex Leather
  • Albright's Supply
  • Keyston Bros
  • Moore & Giles Ad 1
  • GAHH Automotive
  • Hyde Leather
  • Premium Auto Fabrics
  • MasterTech Expo Ad 2
  • Douglass Interior Products

THR Favorites

The Hog Ring - What Trim Shops Looked Like in the 1800s

What Trim Shops Looked Like in the 1800s

What did auto trim shops look like 150 years … [more] about What Trim Shops Looked Like in the 1800s

The Hog Ring - 5 Gorgeously Trimmed Motorcycle Helmets

5 Gorgeously Trimmed Motorcycle Helmets

You won't find a lot of auto upholstery shops … [more] about 5 Gorgeously Trimmed Motorcycle Helmets

The Hog Ring - Restored Impala Brings Trim Shop Full Circle

Restored Impala Brings Trim Shop Full Circle

Every auto upholstery shop has a project car. … [more] about Restored Impala Brings Trim Shop Full Circle

The Hog Ring - Sid Chavers Honors Shops with Stitch of Excellence Award

Sid Chavers Honors Trimmers with an Award

Sid Chavers is a legend in the craft of auto … [more] about Sid Chavers Honors Trimmers with an Award

The Hog Ring - Meet Cameron Hayward of North Coast Custom Trim

Meet Cameron Hayward of North Coast Custom Trim

Cameron Hayward honed his skills in … [more] about Meet Cameron Hayward of North Coast Custom Trim

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Juki Sewing Machine

How Does a Sewing Machine Work?

You know how to work a sewing machine, but do … [more] about How Does a Sewing Machine Work?

Categories

Footer

Recent Articles

  • Classic Upholstery Won Big at the Rick Ross Car Show
  • Moore & Giles Sponsors The Hog Ring!
  • Trimmer Vincent Robert Mikla Dies at 70
  • Nominate a Trimmer to SEMA’s Hall of Fame
  • Listen to Velocity Restorations on NC Shop Talk!

Recent Comments

  • Joe payton on Moore & Giles Sponsors The Hog Ring!
  • Tempat Cetak Official on 6 Ways to Transform Plastic into Chrome
  • Tif on The BMW i3 Urban Suite Has a Lounge Seat
  • Christie Howell on Transition from Furniture to Auto Upholstery
  • Emma on Want to Learn Upholstery? Enroll at McPherson College

Advertise With Us!

We're always looking for companies to collaborate with. Watch this short video about the benefits of sponsorship and then email us to say hi.
anal porno bangbros rus porno yaşlı porno konulu porno olgun porno porno izle sarışın porno bakire sex 69 porno

Copyright © 2023 · Magazine Pro On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in