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By Chris Farris | May 21, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
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Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia and the Georgia Federation of Young Republicans announce the results of the Presidential Primary Straw Poll at the Georgia GOP State Convention

DULUTH, GA, May 19th, 2007 – The Georgia Federation of Young Republican Clubs (GFYRC) and the Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia (RLC-GA) announced the results of the straw poll held at the Georgia GOP State Convention. Former Senator Fred Thompson of Tennessee won with 44% of the vote. Coming in second with 18% of the vote was native son Newt Gingrich. Rudy Giulani lead the announced candidates with 64 votes or 16%.

“Between Fred and Newt, the unannounced candidates took a majority of the vote. This is clear indication that none of the major candidates resonate with the base of the party” RLC Chairman Chris Farris said, adding “The GOP needs a candidate with credibility in promoting the GOP’s traditional message of limited government, federalism and personal responsibility”.

The final results were:

.5% Sam Brownback 2% John McCain
.5% John Cox 1.8% Ron Paul
No votes for Jim Gilmore 9% Mitt Romney
18% Newt Gingrich 1% Tom Tancredo
15% Rudy Giulani 44% Fred Thompson
4% Mike Huckabee 1.4% Tommy Thompson
2% Duncan Hunter .5% Voted for None of the above

“Ballot integrity was preserved by requiring voters to surrender their credentials to be marked, ensuring that no one voted twice,” said Cameron Fash, Co-Chairman of the GFYRC.

The Georgia Federation of Young Republicans and the Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia conducted the straw poll. 431 delegates, alternates and guests cast their votes at those organizations tables at the convention. The Georgia GOP did not conduct an official straw poll.

ABOUT THE REPUBLICAN LIBERTY CAUCUS OF GEORGIA – Founded in 1990 the Republican Liberty Caucus works to advance the principles of limited government, free markets and individual liberty within the Republican Party. The Republican Liberty Caucus of Georgia endorsed 29 pro-liberty Republicans in 2006, 25 of which now serve in office.

ABOUT THE GEORGIA FEDERATION OF YOUNG REPUBLICAN CLUBS – The GFYRC is an officially recognized allied organization of the Georgia Republican Party. Made up of 11 federated chapters across Georgia, the GFYRC seeks to increase party participation by individuals aged 18-40 inclusively.

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