Rubio Campaign Press Release - Wow: Marco Rubio's Georgia Team Is Seriously Impressive

February 12, 2016

Twenty-six new conservative leaders, including Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, have joined Marco's Georgia Leadership Team.

The latest addition came today, with former Georgia Republican Party Chairman Alec Poitevint joining the team. He had this to say:

Having endured almost eight years of President Obama, Americans are frustrated with the direction of our country. I am one of them. The only way to turn it around and advance our conservative cause is to win in November. I believe the only candidate who can do that is Marco Rubio. His conservative values are second to none.

Team Marco also added a ton of new members earlier this week.

Marco Rubio adds to Georgia leadership team https://t.co/UojjsT1eXs #gapol

— Jim Galloway (@politicalinsidr) February 8, 2016

Georgia votes on March 1 in the so-called SEC Primary.

Rep. Austin Scott, who chairs Marco's Georgia effort, says it's a clear sign of enthusiasm:

The momentum behind Marco's campaign is undeniable, and we are excited to add an impressive list of Georgia leaders to the team today.

Republicans across the country are rallying behind Marco because he has an optimistic vision for our nation and a detailed plan to usher in a New American Century. Georgians will play a very important role in ensuring we nominate the candidate best suited to defeat Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders in November, and I look forward to working with this outstanding team to energize voters as we approach the March 1 primary.

State Senator Dean Burke, of Bainbridge, praised Marco's record:

A lot of politicians in Washington have talked about the harmful impact Obamacare is having on families across the country but few have actually done anything about it.

Early on, Marco warned of a taxpayer bailout of the insurance industry, and he succeeded in stopping it, already saving taxpayers $2.5 billion. That's the kind of leader we need in the White House, someone who can not only identify problems but can implement solutions.

Team Marco in Georgia held a press conference to highlight the big additions:

Georgia's Marco endorsers rally at the Cap to highlight growing momentum. (I did the signs.) #Rubio2016 pic.twitter.com/SnuTwLGuVg

— Brian C. Robinson (@LordTinsdale) February 8, 2016

Check out the full Georgia Leadership Team:

Marco's Georgia State Chairman:

U.S. Representative Austin Scott

New Members of Marco's Georgia Leadership Team:

U.S. Representative Lynn Westmoreland

Mike Beaudreau — Former Gwinnett County Commissioner

Brian Brodrick — Watkinsville City Councilman

State Senator Dean Burke — Bainbridge

State Representative Sharon Cooper — Marietta

State Representative John Corbett — Lake Park

State Representative Robert Dickey — Musella

Mayor Bill Dunaway — Former Mayor of Marietta

Mayor Steve Edwards — Mayor of Sugar Hill

State Representative Barry Fleming — Harlem

Councilman Dick Goodman — Suwannee City Council

Bob Irvin — Atlanta, Former State House Republican Leader

Matthew Krull — Douglas County Solicitor General

State Representative Chuck Martin — Alpharetta

Councilwoman Linnea Miller — Suwannee City Councilwoman

State Representative Randy Nix — LaGrange

Councilman Derek Norton — Smyrna City Councilman

State Representative Jesse Petrea — Savannah

Alec Poitevint — Former Republican Party of Georgia Chairman

State Representative Tom Rice — Norcross

State Representative Jason Shaw — Lakeland

Jerry Shearin — Former Paulding County Chairman

State Representative Ron Stephens -Savannah

Will Wade — Dawson County School Board Chairman

State Senator Tommie Williams — Lyons

Stone Workman — Monticello Mayor Pro Tempore

Previously Announced Members of Marco's Georgia Leadership Team:

State Representative Buzz Brockway — Lawrenceville

Jace Brooks — Gwinnett County Commissioner

State Representative Michael Caldwell — Woodstock

Chuck Clay — Former Georgia GOP Chairman, State Senator and Cobb County Commissioner

Zakery Daniel — Hampton City Councilman

Dick Donovan — Paulding County District Attorney

State Representative Mike Dudgeon — Cumming

State Representative Geoff Duncan — Cumming

State Representative Chuck Efstration — Dacula

State Representative Gerald Greene — Cuthbert

Brandon Hembree — Sugar Hill City Councilman

State Senator Judson Hill — Marietta

State Senator Rick Jeffares — Locust Grove

State Representative Trey Kelly — Cedartown

Ryan Leonard — Douglas County Assistant District Attorney

State Senator PK Martin — Lawrenceville

Rey Martinez — Loganville City Councilman

State Representative Howard Maxwell — Dallas

Mayor Teresa Philyaw — Mayor of Hiram

State Representative Matt Ramsey — Peachtree City, State House Majority Whip

State Representative Bert Reeves — Marietta

Vic Reynolds — Cobb County District Attorney

Gabriel Sterling — Sandy Springs City Councilman

Shannon Wallace — Cherokee County District Attorney

Cris Eaton-Welsh — Kennesaw City Councilwoman

State Representative Bill Werkheiser — Glennville