Announcement: Russell Edwards for Congress in GA-10

Now it is all formal and stuff

Woven brightly, 
Daniel J. Matthews, Jr.

Subject: Announcement: Russell Edwards for Congress in GA-10
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:47:49 -0700








































News release from Russell Edwards for Congress with direct quotes from Russell Edwards and sourced quote from Debbee Keller, spokesperson for Congressman Paul Broun Jr. (GA-10).





To:        Dan Matthews
From:     Russell Edwards for Congress
Contact: Russell Edwards, 706-372-6740  

e-mail media@russelledwardsforcongress.com

For Immediate Release: Monday April 12, 2010


Russell Edwards Announced Run for Congress on Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

http://RussellEdwardsForCongress.com


ATHENS, GEORGIA -- About 150 people gathered in front of City Hall last week in support of Russell Edwards as he formally announced his candidacy for United States Congress. During his speech, Edwards emphasized the need for a non-partisan focus on jobs and education.

In his remarks, Edwards said he decided to run for Congress based on his conviction that voters in Georgia's 10th District want a determined, reasonable representative working for their best interest in Washington, D.C.

The district's congressional seat is currently held by Congressman Paul Broun Jr., a former Democrat turned Republican, who gained celebrity status in partisan political circles over the last two years for several controversial statements he made about President Barack Obama.

"Instead of political grandstanding that stands in the way of progress, it's time for leadership that says 'yes' to good policies," Edwards, a Democrat, emphasized to the crowd. "Instead of politic rhetoric that divide us, it's time to say 'yes' to leadership that unites us."


Congressman Broun's spokesperson, Debbee Keller, issued a response immediately after Edward's early evening announcement.

"He [Broun] welcomes a discussion with whoever emerges from the Democrat primary and wants to defend Obamacare, the so-called stimulus, and the Pelosi-driven agenda in Congress," said Keller in the statement published last Thursday (April 8th) by the Athens Banner-Herald.

Edwards' response is a clear contrast to Broun's unproductive style, "Paul Broun Jr. knows President Obama and leaders on both sides of the aisle can defend themselves. I am ready to help defend the interest of families, teachers and small business owners here in Northeast Georgia."


Born and raised in Georgia, Edwards is a former school teacher, business manager and graduates this spring from University of Georgia School of Law.


"Right here, right now, I will make a campaign promise that I will not break. I will fight hard to win this district," Edwards said in last week's announcement speech. "I will travel more highways and back-roads, engage more constituents, and include more people to fight alongside me in this campaign than anyone else."

In addition to his heavy campaign schedule, Edwards is finalizing his plans for work in the private sector after he finishes law school at the end of the month.

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Location: Athens, GA, USA

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