JOHN MCCAIN 2008 ANNOUNCES CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP TEAM
ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced its California Leadership Team. Bill Jones, former California Secretary of State, will serve as Chair of the McCain 2008 California campaign. Jones will lead the growing grassroots organization in support of John McCain's candidacy in California.
"John McCain stands head and shoulders above the Republican field of candidates," said Bill Jones. "He possesses the same qualities of courage, integrity, and inspirational leadership that Californians found in Ronald Reagan. John McCain continues to show why he is the most electable candidate and exactly the kind of candidate California Republicans can rally around. He is the most knowledgeable of all the presidential candidates on California's issues, and I am proud to lead his efforts in the Golden State."
John McCain thanked his California Chair stating, "Bill Jones is a respected and experienced political leader, and my campaign will benefit from his support as we work towards winning the support of the people of California."
CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP TEAM
State Chair
The Honorable Bill Jones - Former California Secretary of State
Honorary Vice Chairs
Mayor Alan Autry, Fresno
Sheriff Lee Baca, Los Angeles County
The Honorable James Brulte - Former California State Senate Republican Leader
The Honorable James Cunneen, Former State Assemblyman, District 24
Dr. Tirso del Junco, Former California Republican Party Chairman
Supervisor Deidre Kelsey, Merced County
The Honorable Steve Kuykendall, Former U.S. Representative (CA-36)
U.S. Representative Dan Lungren (CA-3)
The Honorable James Nielson, Former State Senator, District 2
The Honorable Doug Ose, Former U.S. Representative (CA-3)
District Attorney Rod Pacheco, Riverside
Sheriff Mark Pazin, Merced County
