Former Rep. Owen Pickett Endorses Glenn Nye

By: Lowell
Published On: 3/4/2008 4:07:46 PM

Great news for Glenn Nye as his campaign starts to pick up steam. Watch out Thelma, somebody may very well be gaining on you!

CONGRESSMAN OWEN PICKETT ENDORSES GLENN NYE FOR CONGRESS

"Glenn Nye has the independence, leadership and experience to bring needed change to Washington," Pickett says.

Virginia Beach, VA - Former Congressman Owen Pickett today endorsed Glenn Nye for Congress in Virginia's Second Congressional District. Congressman Pickett represented the Second District in the United States House of Representatives from 1987-2001, serving on the House Armed Services Committee.

"I am pleased to endorse Glenn Nye for Congress in the Second Congressional District of Virginia," Pickett said. "He has shown a tremendous commitment to service and dedication to his country that our friends and neighbors will respond to in November. Glenn Nye has the independence, leadership and experience to bring needed change to Washington."

"I am honored to have the support of Congressman Owen Pickett," said Nye. "His leadership in Congress has drawn tremendous respect from citizens of all party affiliations across the second district, and I am grateful for his faith in me. I look forward to working closely with Congressman Pickett in this campaign."

Congressman Pickett's endorsement comes at a time when Glenn Nye's campaign has been gathering attention and momentum. He was interviewed on WVEC-TV's On the Record with Joel Rubin and has been featured prominently in recent newspaper articles.



Comments



Although it has been awhile since Pickett served (VA Breeze - 3/4/2008 11:51:42 PM)
He continues to be active in the Va beach/Norfolk area, serving on education boards, helping with the technology center in Va beach, so this is another step to a win in November!