McCain Campaign Press Release - McCain 2008 Announces Washington's Grassroots Leadership Team

BELLEVUE, WA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced Washington's Grassroots Leadership Team. This team of local Washington leaders will help organize and manage the campaign's grassroots efforts, including the "get out the vote" turnout operation, in each county and city across the state of Washington.

Each of Washington's 39 counties will have a designated chairman at the local level to serve as the point of contact for local volunteers and supporters, and to help communicate John McCain's message of country first, national security, stronger economy and government reform.

"John McCain's maverick record and ability to work across party lines to reach common ground appeals to the independence inherent in the voters of Washington," said Ralph Munro, former Washington Secretary of State. "McCain's pledge to put country above politics is not an empty sound bite from a rehearsed speech but rather a guiding principle that has shaped his entire life. From his time in the Hanoi Hilton to his successful record in Congress, John McCain has shown the leadership and character that will deliver results for Washingtonians."

Ralph Munro continued, "Our leadership team brings countless years of experience in Washington. Our grassroots team will effectively carry our message of lower taxes, energy independence and a safe America to every voter in our 39 counties. John McCain will provide the leadership much needed to ensure a more successful tomorrow."

WASHINGTON GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP TEAM

Honorary State Chairman

Rob McKenna, Attorney General

Honorary Co-Chairs


Slade Gordon, former United States Senator

Ralph Munro, former Washington Secretary of State

Della Newman, former Ambassador

Washington County Chairs

Adams
Kathy Bowen

Asotin
Susan Fagan

Benton
Tony Benegas

Chelan
Fredi Simpson

Clallam
Jim McEntire

Clark
Margie Ferrris

Anne Donnelly

Columbia
Ann Heath

Cowlitz
Hal Palmer

Dennis Webber

Douglas
Jon Wyss

Ferry
Bob Moran

Garfield
Ann Heath

Grant
D. Angus Lee

Grays Harbor
Gary Randall

Island
Linda Sturza

Sam Cunningham

Jefferson
Anne Burkhart

King
David Doud

Chris Morgan

Phil Bevis

Walt Schrader

Kitsap
Judy Eagleson-Mentor

Ed Wolfe

Kittitas
Matt Manweller

Klickitat
Laura Cheney

Lewis
Robert Wheeler

Cy Myers

Lincoln
Fred Fleming

John Nelson

Mason
Marilyn Laubach

Okanogan
Melanie Wyss

Pacific
Nan Malin

Pend Oreille
Bob Moran

Pierce
Jane Milhans

Deryl McCarty

San Juan
Minnie Knych

Skagit
Mark Hulst

Anne Marie Humphreys

Skamania
Tommy Campbell

Snohomish
Jason Bontrager

Spokane
George Herion

Stevens
Grant Peterson

Thurston
John Darby

Wahkiakum
Claudia Rua

Walla Walla
Cory Hewitt

Whatcom
Larry Helm

Whitman
Susan Fagan

Ann Heath

Yakima
Al Schweppe