REPRESENTATIVE PICKERING SUPPORTS SENATOR MCCAIN
Pickering To Serve As State Chair, Southern Co-Chair & Member Of House Whip Team
ARLINGTON, VA – U.S. Senator John McCain’s presidential exploratory committee today announced that Congressman Chip Pickering (MS-03) will serve as Mississippi Chairman, Southern Co-Chairman, and member of the U.S. House Whip Team for the Arizona Senator.
Rep. Pickering joins Rep. Fred Upton (MI-06), Rep. Spencer Bachus (AL-06), Rep. John Shadegg (AZ-03), Rep. John Shimkus (IL-19), Rep. Mark Kirk (IL-10), and Rep. Dan Lungren (CA-03) as a member of Senator McCain’s whip team in the U.S. House.
Congressman Pickering served as co-chairman of Mississippi for Bush-Cheney ’00 and ’04.
“Senator John McCain has proven experience in national security, and has reliable leadership in promoting our conservative values and fighting for fiscal responsibility,” said Congressman Pickering. “I am honored to support Senator McCain and I look forward to communicating his conservative message with my fellow Mississippians and throughout the South.”
Senator McCain is pleased to have the support of Rep. Chip Pickering. “The people of Mississippi are fortunate to have such a dedicated public servant fighting for them in Washington, D.C.,” said Senator McCain. “Chip is a tireless advocate for meaningful reforms. I look forward to working with him as we share our Republican principles and conservative values around the country. He will be a valuable member of my team.”
