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 CONTACT: Jeff Sadosky
 
November 15, 2007

McLean, VA - Today the Fred Thompson campaign announced the members of his Minnesota Steering Committee.  Minnesota House Republican Leader Marty Seifert will serve as Honorary Chairman and lead the Thompson campaign operation in Minnesota.

House Republican Leader Marty Seifert has served in the Minnesota State Legislature for over a decade, representing the people of District 21A in southwestern Minnesota. During his tenure as a State Representative, Seifert has utilized his conservative philosophy and rural values to pass legislation that has an impact on the average working citizen in Minnesota. He's gained a reputation as a champion for tax relief and more efficient state government. Like Senator Thompson, Seifert believes in a strong economy led by free market solutions that do not pervade individual freedoms. As Caucus leader Marty has worked tirelessly to help recruit and elect Republican candidates at all level of government.  A former social studies teacher Seifert is currently an admissions counselor at his alma mater Southwest Minnesota State University

"I'm honored to be a part of the team that helps lead Fred Thompson to victory in Minnesota," said Republican Leader Seifert. "Thompson is the only true conservative in the race, and his message of smaller government, lower taxes will resonate with conservatives in our state."

"We are pleased to have Marty Seifert and these Republican leaders joining our Minnesota campaign organization," said Randy Enwright, National Political Director.  "This strong operation in this key February 5 state will be a great asset in helping spread Fred Thompson's consistent conservative message."

The Thompson Minnesota Steering Committee also includes:

Rep. Tom Hackbarth, Minnesota state legislator since 1994

Margaret Cavanaugh, Co-chair of the Third Congressional District Republicans and former Chair of the Third District Republican Coalition for Life

Rory Koch, Chair of the Fourth Congressional District Republicans, former Vice-Chair of the St. Paul Republican City Committee, and former three-term State Vice-Chair of the Minnesota Young Republicans.

Lori Windels, Vice-chair of the St. Paul Republican City Committee, First Vice Chair of the Fourth Congressional District, Secretary of the House District 65B Republicans and State Treasurer of the Minnesota Federation of Republican Women.

Daniel Riojas,  Political Director for Barb White for Congress Committee and former delegate to the State Convention

Mark Swanson, Chair of the Sixth Congressional District Republicans

Bridget Sutton, Veteran Republican activist and local School Board Member.

Mike Barrett - State Vice-Chair of the Republican Party of Minnesota Executive Committee

Lewie Reiman, Secretary of the First District Republicans

Kurt Daudt - Isanti County Commissioner and Eighth Congressional District Executive Committee Member for the Republican Party of Minnesota

George Cable - Representative for the Eighth Congressional District on the Republican Party State Executive Committee and former Deputy Chairman of the Minnesota Republican Party