Charlie Ross Running for Congress

The following e-mail just came, verbatim, from Charlie Ross for Congress. (Read the lengthy JFP Interview with Charlie Ross here: “Red and Ready to Rumble.”)

Dear Friends:

Sharon and I hope that each of you had a happy and blessed Thanksgiving and enjoy the upcoming holiday season with your family.

Several weeks ago when Congressman Chip Pickering announced he would not seek re-election in 2008, I reached out to friends and supporters to get your thoughts on my running for his seat.  Sharon and I received responses from many of you and they were overwhelmingly in support of my seeking the Third Congressional District seat.

After prayerful consideration, we have decided that I am going to run for Congress.  We believe that I will be able to use the experience from my military career, law practice and service in the state legislature to serve the people of Mississippi.

Continued...

Posted by ladd at 12:47 PM on 12/05/07. Discuss (4)

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David Blount, D

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Alyce Griffin Clarke, D
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