State Senator Mike Fair (Rep-Greenville) announced he is forming the South Carolina chapter of Americans of Faith to serve as an issues advisory committee to McCain's campaign. Fair, who supported George W. Bush in 2000, is currently an advisor to the McCain campaign.

"I have chosen highly respected pro-family leaders and South Carolinians of faith to serve as the nucleus of the steering committee," said Fair.

In addition to his legislative duties, Senator Fair is leading the effort to build a statewide base of support for John McCain among South Carolinian Christian conservatives.

"John McCain's character, courage, consistent conservative record, and life experiences uniquely qualify him to lead America at this critical moment in history," Fair stated. "He is the only viable candidate who has been consistently right on abortion, the defense of traditional marriage, and the effort to appoint federal judges who will interpret the law and not attempt to legislate from the bench."

During the course of the campaign, Fair and the members of the steering committee will be organizing support for the pro-family agenda and advising Senator McCain on issues important to the families of South Carolina and America.

Senator John McCain said he is fortunate to have the input and guidance of key social conservatives in South Carolina. "Each of these well respected individuals has devoted his life to improving the lives of others," said Senator John McCain. "I look forward to working with them as we continue to expand our strong grassroots organization in South Carolina."

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Rev. Jerry DuBose - Pastor, Holy Apostles Episcopal Church Barnwell

Rev. Jerry Berry - Pastor, Grace Covenant West Columbia

Carl Falk - Chairman, Palmetto Family Council; Founder and Chairman, Falk-Griffin Foundation

J.D. Martin - Former Chairman, SC Policy Council

Dr. Bob Wilson - Chairman, Board of Trustees at Greenville Technical College; Trustee, Bob Jones University Board of Trustees