Thursday, September 9, 2010

TANCREDO ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF ENDORSEMENTS

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO – The Tancredo for Governor Campaign releases the first wave of endorsements from prominent Republicans. Former GOP Congressman Bob Beauprez (R-CO) and current Republican Congressman Steve King of Iowa top the list of over 20 elected and formerly elected Republicans supporting Tancredo’s campaign for governor today.

Tancredo said of the endorsements, “I am honored and humbled by the outpouring of support of these outstanding Republican leaders.” According to Bay Buchanan, campaign manager, “There has been a wave of Republican endorsements and Tea Party grass roots support toward Tom Tancredo in the last week. Colorado’s race for Governor is now a two man race and Tom has the momentum to beat the Democrat.”

ENDORSERS OF TOM TANCREDO FOR GOVERNOR

Former Congressman, Bob Beauprez (R-CO)

Congressman, Steve King (R-IA)

Republican State Senator, Ted Harvey

Republican State Senator, Greg Brophy

Republican State Senator & Former Minority Leader, Josh Penry

Former Republican State Senator, Hugh Fowler

Former Republican State Senator, Cliff Dodge

Former Republican State Senator, Steve Durham

Former Republican State Senator, Maynard Yost

Republican State Representative, Spencer Swalm

Republican State Representative, Steve King

Republican State Representative, Marsha Looper

Republican State Representative, Cheri Gerou

Former Republican State Representative, John McElderry

Former Republican State Representative, Rob Witwer

Former Republican State Representative, Matt Knoedler

Former Republican State Representative, Pam Rhodes

Former Republican State Representative, Frank DeFilippo

Arapahoe County Clerk, Nancy Doty

Mesa County Commissioner, Janet Rowland

Erie Mayor, Joe Wilson

Glendale Mayor Pro Tempore, Mike Dunaflon

El Paso County Republican Activist, Gary Bohall

Republican Activist, Steve Schuck

Heritage Foundation Member, Michael Jude