Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham is touting over 100 endorsements from elected officials in 26 parishes in his run to unseat Governor Edwards in fall. The list features five district attorneys, two state reps, and a number of mayors, sheriffs, and others.
Monroe Representative Jay Morris says he’s proud to endorse his northeast Louisiana neighbor.
“Ralph Abraham is just a remarkable human being, and he represents the conservative values that we hold dear in north Louisiana.”
Covington Representative Paul Hollis is the other legislator on the list. He says he’s especially impressed by Abraham’s background as both a doctor, and a pilot.
“He’s a modern day Renaissance man, there’s not anything that the man can’t do. He’s accomplished so much in his lifetime, he’s a quintessential Louisianian.”
Abraham is one of two Republicans, the other being Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone, hoping to eliminate the Gulf Coast’s only Democratic governor. Hollis says Abraham has the best shot of any candidate to knock out the incumbent.
“He’s got the ability to put this state on a more prosperous path. He knows the challenges we face, he wants to grow business, cut taxes, and increase personal freedom.”
Abraham Campaign spokesperson David Weinman says the endorsements show the breadth of the Congressman’s support as “the only candidate who can defeat John Bel Edwards.”
