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March 10, 2012
Bassmaster Founder Ray
Scott Endorses Newt Gingrich for President
Montgomery, AL - Today Bass Angler Sportsman Society
Founder Ray Scott endorsed Republican presidential candidate Newt
Gingrich for president.
Ray Scott is the founder of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (BASS),
which he created in 1968 and which became the world's largest fishing
organization with over half a million members. As the godfather of
modern bass fishing, he created the first national bass tournament
trail (the Bassmaster Tournament Trail), Bassmaster Magazine, The
Bassmasters television show and the BASS Federation. He is also
recognized for his important contributions to conservation, the
environment and boating safety. Scott is also the founder of the
Whitetail Institute of North America.
"I am proud to support Newt Gingrich for President," said Scott. "I
share Speaker Gingrich's commitment to conservative ideas and
principles and to getting Alabama and our great country back on the
right track."
Newt 2012 Alabama State Chair Senator Jabo Waggoner
today said, "Speaker Gingrich and I are proud to welcome Ray Scott to
the campaign team. With his help, we look forward to a great success in
Alabama on Tuesday."
Scott joins another Alabamian, former Miss America Heather Whitestone
McCallum, in support of Gingrich's campaign.
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R.C. Hammond
Press Secretary