posted May 5, 2009
Today, the Zach Wamp for Governor campaign unveiled "10 of the top reasons why Zach Wamp will be the next governor of Tennessee."
Among the top reasons Wamp campaign chairman Bob Davis and campaign strategist John Crisp cite are "Wamp's clear priorities and plans to move Tennessee forward - Wamp's recognized leadership and success in creating more higher-paying jobs in the Tennessee Valley Technology Corridor, his well-known abilities as a effective executive, leader, motivator and communicator - and Wamp's clear advantage in starting from and building upon the largest proven base of support in the Republican primary."
"John and I have been around the track many times and we have had the opportunity to work for some of our party's most respected candidates and public servants over the past 30 years," said Mr. Davis, a former chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party and longtime top aide to former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson. "And I must tell you, Zach Wamp has the energy, intellect and passion to be among the very best I have ever had the pleasure to work with or be around. Zach has a clear vision on how he wants to create jobs and move our state forward, and I am convinced he will be the next governor of Tennessee."
The video testimonials are on YouTube and on the Wamp campaign website at www.zachwamp.com/10reasons.
Among those featured in the short video testimonials are Knoxville business leader and former TVA chairman Bill Baxter; State Rep. Gerald McCormick; Clinton, Tn., city manager Steve Jones; Chattanooga business leader and CPA Tom Decosimo; well-known East Tennessee real estate developer John "Thunder" Thornton; Mr. Wamp's mother, Beth Wamp; as well as Dr. Fred Steelman, who was the Wamps' longtime pastor at the Red Bank Baptist Church; and many others.
"What is clear from those who know him best is that Zach Wamp brings together the very best qualities from some of the most effective Republican statesmen in the history of our state," said John Crisp, a veteran campaign consultant and longtime top aide to now U.S. senator and former Gov. Lamar Alexander.
"Zach combines the clear vision and laser-like focus of a Lamar Alexander, the energy and drive of a Bob Corker, the command of complex issues like a Bill Frist or a Bill Brock, the common sense and straight talk of a Fred Thompson, and the ability to relate to and communicate with folks from all walks of life like a Winfield Dunn or a Howard Baker. That makes Zach a uniquely talented candidate and a major political force, and I believe his momentum will simply be unstoppable as voters in Middle and West Tennessee get to know him as well as folks already do in East Tennessee."
Well-known as a dynamic and visionary leader during his more than 14 years of serving Tennessee's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, Zach Wamp is now offering his energy, enthusiasm and executive leadership to all Tennesseans.
Top 10 Reasons Why Zach Wamp
Will be the Next Governor of Tennessee:
1) Zach has a Clear Vision for Our State:
From better schools and universities to healthier children and families - from more high-wage jobs to a modern infrastructure with better roads, bridges and broadband - from strong and conservative state fiscal management to just saying "no" to a state income tax - Zach Wamp has a clear vision of what we need to do to create an even better and brighter Tennessee and to move our state up in the national rankings.
2) Zach has a Bold Plan for the Future:
Zach Wamp is the only candidate in the race with the proven experience, energy and passion to get this state excited again around a bold plan to create the high-paying jobs of the future. His creation and bipartisan leadership of the nationally-recognized and highly-successful Tennessee Valley Technology Corridor has already helped create thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars of new investment in our state. Recent next-generation manufacturing successes in his district from Volkswagen in Chattanooga to Wacker Chemie in Cleveland/Bradley County, even in the midst of a national recession, did not just happen by accident. They took clear vision, regional partnerships and hard work. Now Zach will expand his leadership to the rest of the state to create the kinds of jobs and opportunities we need to grow our state economy, put folks back to work, keep our taxes low and raise family incomes for all Tennesseans.
3) Zach will Protect Tennessee's Way of Life:
From protecting and preserving Tennessee's natural beauty - to standing firm on important constitutional issues dealing with life, marriage, taxes and the Second Amendment, Zach Wamp has always been and will continue to be a strong and steady advocate for the things we need to do to protect Tennessee's way of life for future generations.
4) Zach will Bring Us Together:
Zach Wamp has often said the "power to convene is even greater than the power to legislate," and Zach has convened people from all walks of life, year after year, group after group, around good causes and important projects. Now Zach's campaign for Governor will be the biggest and best grassroots campaign ever assembled in Tennessee Republican history with lots of opportunities for input, leadership and participation. With an unprecedented focus and use of the web, email, and internet tools like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and many more, Zach will create a grassroots movement unlike any other in the history of our state.
5) Zach will Get Tennesseans Talking and Motivated:
Zach Wamp is widely-recognized as one of Tennessee's best and brightest communicators. He knows how to turn complicated information into clear and simple statements and direction. An open and accessible leader, speaker and motivator, Zach has the media-savvy needed to keep Tennesseans informed, fired up, and ready to take action. He is already stirring big crowds and big enthusiasm at public appearances in every corner of the state.
6) Zach will Unleash his Secret Weapon - his Family:
Zach is blessed to have the love and support of a beautiful, talented and articulate family. Zach's wife Kim, and their son Weston and daughter Coty (both students at the University of Tennessee), are hitting the campaign trail, and they multiply the reach and enthusiasm needed to attract more Tennesseans of all ages to the Wamp team.
7) Zach starts with the Strongest Republican Base:
During his 15 years in the Congress, Zach Wamp has already been elected by, represented and served 17 East Tennessee counties that represent about 17 percent of the likely GOP Primary vote - a huge head-start in a crowded Primary field. Plus, through his public service and as the founder and leader of the regional Tennessee Valley Technology Corridor, Zach is also very well-known, liked and respected throughout Tennessee�s Second Congressional, which represents another 15 percent of the likely GOP vote, and in the First Congressional District, which represents another 14 percent of the likely GOP primary vote. Starting with this strong and proven East Tennessee base of support and the highest statewide Name ID among the GOP candidates, Zach is now aggressively expanding his reach and populist campaign throughout Middle and West Tennessee.
8) Zach will have the Money it Takes to Win:
Although he may not spend the most by any candidate in the Primary, Zach Wamp will have the funding it will take to win this campaign. The Wamp campaign has put together a winning campaign plan for the Republican Primary - and is already ahead of schedule in raising the money needed to fully fund it. Bill Baxter, Knoxville business leader, former TVA chairman and former commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic Development is serving as State Finance Chairman - and Zach and Bill are building the statewide finance organization needed to raise the money it will take to win.
9) Zach is a Winner with a Strong and Experienced Campaign Team:
Zach knows how to win campaigns. He has won 7. Now he has assembled a strong campaign team of seasoned leaders and professionals that bring him additional reach and experience from Mountain City to Memphis in his winning campaign for Governor. Bob Davis, former chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party and longtime top aide to former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson, serves as Campaign Chairman, and Bob is helping Zach organize the statewide political organization and first-class team of campaign vendors and professionals needed to win in 2010!
10) Zach is a Leader of Unlimited Energy, Passion, Faith and Determination:
No one studies more, works harder and focuses his energies to achieve a positive outcome and objective than Zach Wamp. He is a man of great integrity, faith and force who throughout his public service and his many years as a small businessman has focused on having maximum impact for those he serves and represents. Now he is offering that same level of conviction and commitment to every community across our great state.
That is why...
Zach Wamp will be the next governor of Tennessee.
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