South Carolina State House Speaker Endorses
Newt Gingrich
Columbia, SC –
South Carolina State House Speaker Bobby Harrell today announced his
support for and endorsement of Speaker Newt Gingrich in the South
Carolina Republican Primary.
"Cathy and I make these
decisions together. We believe Newt Gingrich is the right choice
for
South Carolina, and for the United States. His commitment to the
conservative principles of lower taxes, smaller government, and
economic development are key to restoring America to greatness. Speaker
Gingrich is the only candidate with proven leadership experience, which
is what we need to effect real change in Washington."
Speaker Harrell was elected
to the South Carolina State House of Representatives in 1992, and was
elected to serve as Speaker of the House in 2005. He owns an insurance
business in Charleston, South Carolina, where he lives with his wife,
Cathy, and two children.
Speaker Gingrich was humbled
to receive the endorsement of such an experienced and committed
conservative from the state of South Carolina. "Speaker Harrell has
provided exemplary leadership in South Carolina, and we are honored by
his and Cathy's endorsement. We look forward to working together to
improve the infrastructure of South Carolina and putting South
Carolinians back to work."
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