Vast majority of state Senate GOP rallies to Deal
Tony Potts
07-30-2010
Deal for Governor today announces the endorsement of the vast
majority of state Senate Republicans. In all, 24 of the body`s
34 Republicans have publicly signed as Deal backers. `Nathan Deal
is the principled conservative leader who can work with the
Legislature to make the tough decisions that face our state in
the coming years,` said President Pro Tem Tommie Williams
(R-Lyons).
Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) praised Deal`s
commitment to budget responsibility. `In the Senate, we`ve fought
for zero-based budgeting and lower taxes for Georgia`s families
and job creators,` Rogers said. `Nathan`s Real Prosperity plan
will deliver both. Nathan`s plan makes our state more competitive,
implements our vision for smaller government and will create new
jobs for Georgians.`
`I`m honored by the support of our state`s conservative elected
leaders. It`s humbling that officials who have worked with both
candidates and know us both personally agree that I`m the best
candidate to lead this state over the next four years,` Deal said.
`These public servants represent the voice of Georgia`s people. A
good working relationship between the governor and the people`s
elected representatives benefits all Georgians.`
In addition, three Republican Senate nominees, virtually assured
of election, have endorsed Deal.
State Senators Endorsing Nathan Deal:
- Senator Don Balfour, Snellville
- Senator John Bulloch, Ochlocknee
- Senator Jim Butterworth, Cornelia
- Senator Buddy Carter, Pooler
- Senator Ronnie Chance, Tyrone
- Senator John Crosby, Tifton
- Senator Greg Goggans, Douglas
- Senator Johnny Grant, Milledgeville
- Senator Bill Hamrick, Carrollton
- Senator Seth Harp, Midland
- Senator Bill Heath, Bremen
- Senator Bill Jackson, Appling
- Senator Butch Miller, Flowery Branch
- Senator Jeff Mullis, Chickamauga
- Senator Jack Murphy, Cumming
- Senator Chip Pearson, Dawsonville
- Senator Chip Rogers, Woodstock
- Senator Mitch Seabaugh, Sharpsburg
- Senator Don Thomas, Dalton
- Senator Ross Tolleson, Perry
- Senator Renee Unterman, Buford
- Senator Dan Weber, Dunwoody
- Senator John Wiles, Kennesaw
- Senator Tommie Williams, Lyons
Republican Senate nominees who have endorsed:
- Charlie Bethel, Dalton
- Barry Loudermilk, Cassville
- Lindsey Tippins, Marietta
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