LABRADOR RECEIVES KEMPTHORNE ENDORSEMENT

FORMER US SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, GOVERNOR, US SENATOR AND BOISE MAYOR SAYS:

“Labrador will reflect the concerns and values of Idaho’s citizens”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 25, Boise.                   The Labrador for Idaho campaign is pleased to announce the endorsement of Raul Labrador by former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Dirk A. Kempthorne.  Secretary Kempthorne was Idaho’s 30th Governor and a United States Senator.  He was first elected to public office in 1985 as Mayor of Boise.

Following is the text of the endorsement from Sec. Kempthorne:

"The people of Idaho have been well-served by their Republican team of elected officials in the Congress and our State Capitol.  Raul Labrador will be a fine addition to that successful team when he is elected as the next Representative from Idaho’s first Congressional district.  Raul Labrador’s experience in the Idaho State Legislature proves he will effectively reflect the concerns and the values of Idaho citizens as he tackles the monumental problems facing the next Congress.  I urge my fellow Idahoans to vote for Raul Labrador and the entire Idaho Republican team."

On receiving the endorsement Raul Labrador said:

“I am very grateful to Secretary Dirk Kempthorne for this endorsement.  His long and valued service to the people of Idaho and America is a great example for all men and women in public life.  Secretary Kempthorne was esteemed by his colleagues and always represented Idahoans respectfully and with strength.  I hope to serve the people of Idaho in the same manner.”

###