Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to Appear on Behalf of Robert LamuttMARIETTA - State Senator and candidate for U.S. Congress (GA 6) Robert Lamutt announced today that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will attend a fundraising reception on his behalf. The reception will be held on Wednesday, February 18 at 5:30 pm at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in the Habersham Ballroom.
"I am delighted to be appearing on behalf of Robert Lamutt. He will make a fine Congressman and will well represent the people of the 6th District." said Gingrich, who represented Georgia’s 6th District from 1978 to 1999 and served as House Speaker from 1994 to 1999.
Lamutt, who is running in a heavily contested republican primary, commented on Speaker Gingrich’s upcoming appearance: “I am excited that Newt has decided to support my candidacy for U.S. Congress. He has been a great friend and an excellent legislative role model. This is a tremendous boost to my campaign.”
Speaker Gingrich is expected to give his formal endorsement at the reception. It will be the most significant endorsement obtained by any candidate running in the 6th District Republican Primary, which will take place on July 20th. It also provides another example of Senator Lamutt’s strong showing of support from within the district.
Sen. Robert Lamutt has represented the people of the 21st District of the Georgia Senate since 1996 and is currently a candidate for the U.S. Congress in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District. He has been a long-time proponent of limited government, lower taxes and localized education.
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