Phil Kellam Not Running in 2008

Philip Jefferson Kellam

July 6, 2007

I hope all of you enjoyed the Fourth of July Holiday this past week. I well remember it last year traveling throughout the second district in my campaign for congress. What a day it was.

By November 7, 2006, I spent many more long days on the campaign trail and accomplished most all of the goals of my campaign. However, even in defeat, the residual results have been good. Through the campaign we moved the discussion of public policy issues much closer to center where problem solving is achieved. The candidates for the next General Assembly prove it. And since last November, the desire to replace the incumbent member of congress from the second district with a centrist problem solver has grown even more. I am confident that the Democratic Party can and will nominate the right candidate to replace the incumbent in 2008.

Over the past eight months I have reflected on the 2006 campaign. While I am grateful for the experience and confident I could gain electoral success with your help in 2008, I have made my decision not to be a candidate for congress again. It was an honor to work on such important matters with so many dedicated people. The support of lifelong friends, high officials and people of good will is something I will always remember.

But I canGÇÖt ignore the other memory I have of July 4, 2006. After our last campaign stop, I remember rushing to make the 9:30 pm show of Superman, the movie, with my eight year old son. Even though we both had just experienced a wonderful day, I couldnGÇÖt help but feel he deserved better from me. Those I love have waited and sacrificed so much for me over the years. Now God has given me an opportunity to adjust my priorities and I have.

My best wishes to you and thank you for your confidence in me-

Sincerely,

Phil

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