JOHN MCCAIN ANNOUNCES UPDATED WISCONSIN STEERING COMMITTEE

U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that Congressman Tom Petri has joined the Wisconsin steering committee.

"John McCain served as a foot soldier in the Reagan Revolution," said Representative John Nygren. "I am confident that, as president, John McCain will restore fiscal restraint and trust to Washington. John McCain has proven time and time again that he has the courage to work to solve the tough problems our nation faces, and I am proud to endorse him for president."

John McCain thanked the steering committee, saying, "It is an honor to have the support of many elected Republicans in Wisconsin and around the country. I look forward to working with the Wisconsin steering committee and campaigning in the state on Friday."

WISCONSIN STEERING COMMITTEE
Former Governor Scott McCallum
Former Governor Tommy Thompson
Former U.S. Senator Bob Kasten
Congressman Tom Petri
Congressman Paul Ryan
Former Congressman Mark Neumann
Former Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly John Gard
State Representative Joan Ballweg
State Representative Garey Bies
State Representative Mark Gottlieb
State Representative Scott Gunderson
State Representative Mark Honadel
State Representative Sue Jeskewitz
State Representa tive Dean Kaufert
State Representative Samantha Kerkman
State Representative Steve Kestell
State Representative Frank Lasee
State Representative Tom Lothian
State Representative Phil Montgomery
State Representative Jeffrey Mursau
State Representative John Nygren
State Representative Jim Ott
State Representative Carol Owens
State Representative Kevin Petersen
State Representative Jeff Stone
State Representative Pat Strachota
State Representative Gary Tauchen
State Representative Karl Van Roy
State Representative Robin Vos
State Representative Steve Wieckert

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