PRESS RELEASE from Newt 2012
February 24, 2012
Newt 2012 Announces “All-Star” Leadership
for Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK – The Newt
2012 campaign released its
“All-Star” Oklahoma leadership today with the announcement that former
Congressman J.C. Watts will act as Chairman of the statewide campaign
and former Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman Chad Alexander will be
the State Director.
J.C. Watts and Chad Alexander have been an instrumental force in
building the grassroots of the Republican Party in Oklahoma and have a
history of winning campaigns in the state when Alexander served as
political director and campaign manager to former Congressman J.C.
Watts, Jr.
“When
the stakes are high you want the ball in the hands of a veteran
quarterback and a strong offensive line,” quipped Speaker
Gingrich. “I
am confident that we will be well served and superbly represented with
JC Watts and Chad Alexander working on my behalf.”
“I
am honored to accept the position of State Director for Newt Gingrich’s
campaign for president,” said Alexander. “As the manager of Congressman
Watts’ campaigns, I had the opportunity to closely watch Speaker
Gingrich lead the House of Representatives to historic accomplishments,
including four balanced budgets and comprehensive welfare reform. There
is no question that Speaker Gingrich is the best Republican to beat
President Obama in November, and return our country to prosperity. I'm
looking forward to being a part of the team that helps him do just
that.”
Since
leaving his post as Chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party in 2002,
Alexander has worked as a political consultant, advising numerous state
legislators and statewide officials in Oklahoma during their
campaigns.
Former Congressman J.C. Watts is currently the chairman of the J.C.
Watts Companies, a multi-industry holding company headquartered in
Washington, DC with operations both domestic and internationally.
He
is also working tirelessly as a surrogate in many other states for Newt
2012.
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R.C. Hammond
Press Secretary