PRESS
RELEASE
from
Newt 2012
January 18, 2012
Medal of Honor Recipient Major General
James E. Livingston, USMC (Ret) Endorses Newt Gingrich
Charleston, SC -
Medal of Honor recipient Major General James E. Livingston, USMC (Ret)
today endorsed Newt Gingrich’s candidacy for president of the United
States.
A
South Carolina Lowcountry resident, decorated war hero, and prominent
member of America’s veterans community, General Livingston today
withdrew his support of Texas Governor Rick Perry’s candidacy and
announced he intends to promptly begin campaigning for Speaker Newt
Gingrich. “I appreciate Governor Perry’s efforts, and adore him and his
wife Anita. But I have come to the conclusion that Republicans need to
get behind a conservative candidate who is developing the momentum
needed to win in South Carolina and beyond,” General Livingston
explained.
Commenting
on his decision to support Newt Gingrich, General Livingston
stated:
“The 2012 election represents one of the most important events in the
history of this country. I believe Newt Gingrich is the firewall
Republicans can rely on to block a liberal agenda that will destroy
America’s position of strength in the world. It is imperative for
Republicans in South Carolina and beyond to rally behind a conservative
candidate who is capable of winning both the SCGOP and the national
Republican primaries. Newt Gingrich has proven he is the strongest
candidate among the conservative Republicans running for president. I
look forward to helping Newt achieve a victory for all Americans who
want to put our country back on the right track.”
Responding
to this unexpected news, Newt Gingrich expressed his gratitude for
General Livingston’s support. “I have known General Livingston for many
years. He has been a friend and a trusted adviser. I am both honored to
have him join our team and grateful for his support and confidence in
my candidacy,” the Speaker remarked. “We look forward to working with
patriots like General Livingston, and to offering Republican voters the
strongest possible alternative to the Obama agenda.”
Aside
from his work on numerous projects which benefit American combat
veterans, General Livingston is a co-founder of The Charleston Meeting,
an influential center-right political forum hosted in Charleston, S.C.
He is also a frequent speaker at TEA Party events hosted in the
Palmetto State.
General
Livingston will introduce Gingrich at a special veterans town hall
event hosted at Patriots Point in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. beginning at 8:00
p.m. on Friday, January 20.
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Contact:
R.C. Hammond
Press Secretary