Wamp Thinks Corker A Contender In 2012

By Kleinheider Posted on May 18, 2009 at 1:55 pm

The congressman and gubernatorial candidate says that South Carolina’s decision to pick Sen. Corker as the keynote for their annual dinner speaks volumes about Corker potential as a presidential candidate:

Rep. Zach Wamp told members of the Chattanooga Pachyderm Club on Monday that Sen. Bob Corker is gaining clout around the country as a potential presidential candidate.

He noted that Sen. Corker was chosen to deliver Friday night’s Silver Elephant Banquet speech at the convention of the South Carolina Republican Party.

Rep. Wamp said, “They could have had Palin, but they chose Corker. That is a big, big deal. It is a landmark beginning into the national political environment for our senator.”

He said the choice of Sen. Corker for the speech “was a high compliment and shows the stature that many around the country now regard him.”

As GOP 12 notes, Palin actually was chosen first.

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