Thursday, September 20, 2007

WV now officially has a Fred'08 Director



From Fred's campaign HQ...


McLean, VA - The Fred Thompson campaign announced today that Gary Abernathy would lead the campaign's efforts in West Virginia as its State Director.

Gary Abernathy, a consultant at Abernathy Strategies, is the former Executive Director of the West Virginia Republican Party.

Abernathy is a veteran of campaigns on the local, state, and federal levels. Prior to becoming Executive Director, Abernathy served as Communications Director for the Ohio Republican Party and Deputy District Director for Ohio Congressman Frank Cremeans.

As a political professional, he has directed the growth of party organizations, helped elect numerous candidates, and has worked with companies and industry groups around the country on successful grassroots campaigns. Abernathy, a journalist from 1984 until 1996, served as newspaper editor, columnist, reporter, and has been the recipient of a number of distinguished awards.

"Gary Abernathy brings a wealth of grassroots and communications experience to our organization in West Virginia," said Thompson's National Political Director Randy Enwright.

"His political and communications experience, along with his knowledge of issues specific to West Virginia, will be a great asset to our campaign."

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