[UPDATE] Press Release: Paul Blackwell to Run for Congress in GA-9

Today we are sending out Paul's first press release. Please feel free to disseminate this far and wide :)

"In the last five years, the politicians in Washington seem to have forgotten about the real people out here in America. Real people working real jobs to support their families. Real people whose voices and concerns aren't heard in Washington," said Blackwell. "Gas prices are soaring again. Wages are stagnant. People are hurting. Republicans haven't stepped up to do anything about it."

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Update [2006-4-19 17:29:29 by propagandism]: It appears DemocraticLuntz (and others) are correct and that after the redistricting, the correct district is 9. Updating tags and titles. Taking foot out of mouth.

The full press release below...

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, April 19th, 2006

Contact: Paul Blackwell
Phone: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Campaign Chair: Benjamin Blackwell
Phone: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.paulblackwellforcongress.com

BLACKWELL TO RUN FOR CONGRESS

Chickamauga, GA - Paul Blackwell announced on Monday his candidacy for Georgia Ninth Congressional District seat currently held by Republican Nathan Deal.

The twenty-six year old Chickamauga resident is a Wal-Mart automotive service technician and graduate of Ridgeland High School in Rossville. This will be his first foray into the political arena.

"In the last five years, the politicians in Washington seem to have forgotten about the real people out here in America. Real people working real jobs to support their families. Real people whose voices and concerns aren't heard in Washington," said Blackwell. "Gas prices are soaring again. Wages are stagnant. People are hurting. Republicans haven't stepped up to do anything about it."

"Republicans control the White House and Congress. They have the opportunity and the responsibility to help the American people. But they're so busy preaching to people about values, that they're ignoring practicing any real values themselves. Like helping your neighbors and those less fortunate than you. They're ignoring the people they work for. Republicans are completely out of touch with what the American people need."

When asked what qualifications he has to run for public office, Blackwell says, "I'm an American. I'm just a regular guy. A real person."

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