Missouri House Members Support Fred Thompson Presidential Bid
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 12, 2007
Contact: Rep. Carl Bearden
Phone: 636-928-2217
Email: carl.bearden@carlbearden.org
MISSOURI HOUSE MEMBERS SUPPORT THOMPSON PRESIDENTIAL BID
56 Republican House Members Sign Bearden’s “Draft Thompson for President” Petition
Today State Representative Carl Bearden (R-St. Charles), Speaker Pro Tem of the Missouri House of Representatives, announced that 56 of his fellow Missouri House Republicans have declared support for Fred Thompson’s potential presidential candidacy by signing the Missouri “Draft Thompson for President” petition. A full 63% of the House Republican Caucus signed on.
“The signatures of these Representatives and other Missourians from across the state represent the broad support and surging momentum in our state for Fred,” Speaker Pro Tem Bearden said. “What we are seeing is the beginning of a grassroots campaign that can carry Fred Thompson to the Republican nomination and all the way to the White House.”
Rep. Bearden indicated that Thompson supporters were swayed by the former U.S. Senator’s consistent conservative record, his plainspoken values, and his charisma that resonates with citizens from all walks of life.
“I support the draft petition because Fred Thompson possesses all the qualities that make a great President,” Rep. Walt Bivins (R-St. Louis) said.
Rep. Ed Emery (R-Lamar) said, “Fred Thompson is the kind of conservative Republican that will win big in rural Missouri.”
“Fred Thompson’s campaign would bring the excitement and energy needed for Republicans to keep the White House in 2008,” Rep. David Day (R-Dixon) added.
Speaker Pro Tem Bearden said that in addition to his fellow House members, Missourians from across the state have bombarded him with emails urging and supporting a Thompson run. He also noted that Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder declared his strong support for Thompson this week.
Missourians interested in signing the petition should email “draft.thompson@carlbearden.org” and include their first and last name, as well as their hometown. Signatures will be delivered to Senator Thompson and will also be added to the national Draft Thompson effort.
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