Birther Announces Intention To Seek The Office Of Tennessee Republican Party Chair

By Kleinheider Posted on May 16, 2009 at 12:57 pm

Shortly following the announcement that Robin Smith would resign as TNGOP party chair effective May 30, Rep. Eric Swafford sent the following letter to State Executive Committee members announcing his intention to seek the office of party chair.

Swafford recently made news by being one of the first Tennessee GOP lawmakers to sign on to a lawsuit questioning President Obama’s citizenship and eligibility to serve as President:

Dear State Executive Committee member:

Over the last several months, I have received inquiries from various friends and supporters as to whether or not I would consider running for Tennessee Republican Party Chair. I was humbled and honored that my fellow Tennessee Republicans had faith in me to perform the duties and obligations that being Chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party requires. After prayerful consideration, and many discussions with my family, I have decided to announce my candidacy for Chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party.

Last November, Tennessee Republicans made gains as never before. We took a message across the state that ‘It Matters Who Governs,’ and Tennesseans agreed. We set our sights on two things: a majority in the State House, and increasing our majority in the State Senate. With the Tennessee Republican Party and the Republican Caucuses working together more closely than ever before, we were able to accomplish these goals with the help of thousands of Tennessee Republicans statewide who believed in our mission.

After overcoming a difficult first election myself, I understand the challenges we faced last year, and will continue to face as we look to the future to make more gains in both chambers. I have been tested, and have proven I can win a difficult campaign. When I ran in 2004, nearly every odd was stacked against me. I had very little name recognition, but I won because of hard work and a promise to the people in my district that I would always represent their values in the Tennessee General Assembly. I have kept that promise.

I believe I now can bring those values and that same hard work to the position of Tennessee Republican Party Chairman. The majority of Tennesseans believe in our goals: promoting fiscal responsibility, prosperity, and core Tennessee values. I believe in spreading that message from Mountain City to Memphis, growing our party and our majority in the state legislature more than ever before.

I humbly ask for your support to serve as your Tennessee Republican Party Chairman. I appreciate your consideration, and I look forward to speaking with each and every one of you over the coming days and weeks. I am ready to roll up my sleeves and start working on these goals on Day One. Together, with your support, we can make this happen.

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