Thompson plans stops in Conway, MB, Surfside Presidential hopeful Fred Thompson, the former Tennessee senator staking his bid for the White House on a strong showing in South Carolina's Jan. 21 Republican primary, has three stops planned in Horry County on his statewide bus tour.
At 2:15 p.m. today, Thompson will park at the corner of Third Avenue and Elm Street in Conway and walk the downtown, said spokesman Joshua Gross.
At 4:30 p.m., Thompson will be in North Myrtle Beach at the Fuddrucker's restaurant, 10435 N Kings Highway.
After Thursday night's Republican debate, Thompson will make one more local stop before getting out on the road. At 10 a.m. Friday, he'll be at Surfside Jenny's, 1013 Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach.
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"I am grateful to Congressmen Putnam and Miller for their support of the campaign and for their leadership on issues critical to the future of our country," said Senator Thompson. "We share a belief in common sense conservative values, and I am looking forward to working with these gentlemen to continue to spread our message throughout Florida."
"Senator Thompson's dedication to freedom, free markets and the rule of law will help our country face important challenges and opportunities head on," said Putnam.
"Through his principled leadership, he will insist on transparency and full disclosure in government spending and will promote the common sense, pro-growth policies that have helped Florida maintain a low unemployment rate and a high quality of life."
Congressman Adam Putnam represents Florida's 12th Congressional District.
He is chairman of the Republican Conference, third in line in the Republican leadership of the United States House of Representatives. A fifth generation Floridian, Putnam graduated from the University of Florida and was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1996-2000. He was elected to Congress in 2000, and reelected subsequently. Congressman Putnam and his wife reside in Bartow, Florida, with their four children.
Congressman Jeff Miller represents Florida's 1st Congressional District. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. A Florida native, Miller graduated from the University of Florida and served in the Florida House of Representatives. He was elected to Congress in 2001, and reelected subsequently. Congressman Miller and his wife reside in Chumuckla, Florida.
In addition to Congressmen Putnam and Miller, endorsements of Senator Fred Thompson's presidential campaign announced today in Tallahassee include:
State Senator Paula Dockery (R-Lakeland)
Speaker Pro-Tempore Marty Bowen (R-Haines City)
State Representative Larry Cretul (R-Ocala)
State Representative Clay Ford (R-Gulf Breeze)
State Representative Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach)
State Representative Denise Grimsley (R-Lake Placid)
State Representative Doug Holder (R-Sarasota)
State Representative Carlos Lopez-Cantera (R-Miami)
State Representative Seth McKeel (R-Lakeland)
State Representative Mitch Needleman (R-Melbourne)
State Representative Bryan Nelson (R-Apopka)
State Representative Stephen Precourt (R-Orlando)
State Representative Garrett Richter (R-Naples)
State Representative Dennis Ross (R-Lakeland)
Endorsements of Senator Fred Thompson by local elected officials previously announced include:
Mayor Lynda Bell, Homestead
City Councilman, Daniel Burgess, Zephyrhills
County Commission Chairman George A. Bush, Clay
County Commission Chairman Ronnie Duncan, Pinellas County
Vice Mayor Gene Gallo, Bradenton
Mayor Protem Steve Van Gorden, Dade City
County Commissioner Joe Martinez, Miami-Dade
City Councilman Patrick Roff, Bradenton
County Commissioner Natacha Seijas, Miami-Dade
City Councilman Bemis Smith, Bradenton
City Commissioner John Sorey, Naples
County Commission Chairman Jeff Stabins, Hernando
Property Appraiser Mike Wells, Pasco County