The Stampede Has Begun

An impressive list of Republican legislators have already chosen their candidate for Governor, FRED SMITH. These are people who worked with Fred Smith closely and know him well. They are exicted about the down to earth man who is the clear frontrunner for the Republican nomination for Governor.



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Part of the reason that Fred is so well respected? His 2006 reelection where Fred carried 65 percent of the vote in a traditionally Democrat District in a really bad year for most Republicans. Polls found Smith's support included 42 percent of registered Democrats and 27 percent of black voters. These results were acknowledgment that Fred is a special person who connects with people because he cares.