For Immediate Release
May 11, 2010
Contact: Rob Teilhet
770-514-0103

Rob Teilhet Earns Support from Columbus Area Leaders

Smyrna, GA – Leaders from around the Columbus area came out today in strong support of Representative Rob Teilhet who is running for Attorney General. The endorsements include:

•  State Representative Carolyn Hugley (HD 133, Columbus)

•  State Representative Debbie Buckner (HD 130, Junction City)

•  State Representative Mike Cheokas (HD 140, Americus)

These powerful leaders join endorser Muscogee County Marshall Greg Countryman , who announced his support last week. The Teilhet campaign is also supported by former Columbus area State Representative Tom Buck and the Reverend Dr. D.H. McCall of the Columbus Metropolitan Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance.

“I am honored to receive the support and the endorsements from these strong leaders,” said Rep. Rob Teilhet. “I've known them for a long time, and they know me, my record and what I stand for. I look forward to working with them on the campaign trail and as Georgia's next Attorney General to create a stronger, better Georgia.”

Today's endorsement adds to the campaign's growing list which includes endorsements from the IBEW Local 613 , former legislator and U.S. Senate candidate Jim Martin , DeKalb Solicitor General Robert James , Civil Rights Leaders Representative Tyrone Brooks and Elder Bill Harris , both the current and immediate past Chairmen of the Legislative Black Caucus, Senator Emanuel Jones and Representative Al Williams , eight Democratic State Senators , and over forty current and former Democratic members of the House of Representatives .

Teilhet's campaign for Attorney General focuses on protecting Georgia's children, crime prevention, ethics in government, and consumer protection.  Teilhet is widely known as a champion in the General Assembly for protecting Georgians from rip-offs and con artists.  He has been a reliable supporter of law enforcement and crime victims as a member of the House Judiciary Committee.  Teilhet has also consistently fought for stronger ethics laws.

Rob Teilhet (pronounced tuh-lay) has represented Smyrna and Marietta in the Georgia House of Representatives since his election in 2002 at the age of 28.  He is the Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus and serves on the Judiciary, Education, and Industrial Relations Committees.  He is a partner in the Marietta law firm of Rogers, Strimban & Teilhet.  More information about his campaign and other endorsements can be found at his website, www.robforgeorgia.com .

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Teilhet for a Safer Georgia • PO Box 25 Marietta , GA 30061 • Phone: 770-514–0103