McCain Campaign Press Release - McCain 2008 Announces Georgia Leadership Campaign Led by Governor Perdue and Senators Chambliss and Isakson

TALLAHASSEE, FL - U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced its McCain 2008 Georgia Statewide Leadership at a press conference in the North Wing of the State Capitol. Governor Sonny Perdue, U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, McCain 2008 Southeast Co-Chair and Georgia Chairman Alec Poitevint and Georgia GOP Chair Sue Everhart attended.

"John McCain has always put country first in his work in the U.S. Senate and he has served his country well," said Senator Johnny Isakson. "John McCain will work tirelessly to provide Georgians relief from the high taxes and high energy prices they struggle with everyday. And there is no one who is more committed to keeping America safe from terror than John McCain."

"Georgia voters are looking for a president who has the toughness and judgment to lead our country through tough times," said McCain 2008 Southeast Co-Chair and Georgia Chairman Alec Poitevint. "Throughout his life John McCain has put his nation's interests ahead of his own, which stands in stark contrast with his opponent."

Press conferences announcing Georgia statewide leadership were also held in Macon, Savannah and Columbus.

MCCAIN 2008 GEORGIA STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP

Honorary Chairs:

Governor Sonny Perdue

Senator Saxby Chambliss

Senator Johnny Isakson

Chairman:

Alec Poitevint

Honorary Vice Chairs:

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle

Speaker Glenn Richardson

Speaker Pro-Tem Mark Burkhalter

Senate President Pro-Tem Eric Johnson

Former Senator Mack Mattingly

Former Senator David Gambrell

Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine

Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox

Public Service Commissioner Bobby Baker

Public Service Commissioner Chuck Eaton

Public Service Commissioner Doug Everett

Public Service Commissioner Angela Speir

Public Service Commissioner Stan Wise

Congressman Paul Broun

Congressman Nathan Deal

Congressman Phil Gingrey

Congressman Jack Kingston

Congressman John Linder

Congressman Tom Price

Congressman Lynn Westmoreland

Vice Chairman:

State Senator Jeff Mullis

State Advisory Committee:

Tony Campbell Marty Klein

Steve Croy Joel McElhannon

Edens Davis Nolan Murrah

Shawn Davis Scott Rials

Derrick Dickey John Sours

Leigh Ann Gillis Jay Walker

State Steering Committee:

Gloria Alday Dave McCleary

Johnny Blankenship Mansell McCord .

Linton Broome Joe Montero, Jr

Esther Clark Rufus Montgomery

Don Cole Toria Morgan

Dennis Coxwell Wayne Mosley

Rob Doll John Padgett

Randy Evans Rick Richardson

Sue Everhart Larry Reynolds

Cameron Fash Millie Rogers

Art Gunter Dawn Strickland

Bert Guy Sandra Thompson

Kevin Harris BJ Van Gundy

Linda Herren John Watson

Anne Lewis Lane Watts

Bob Mayzes John White

John McCane

Volunteer Coordinators:

Dan Regenstein

Vincent Russo

Martin Sullivan, Jr.