Georgia Republican Party Chairman Sue Everhart Announces 2012 Super Tuesday Republican Presidential Debate

GAGOP Chairman Everhart Announces 2012 Super Tuesday Republican Presidential Debate. ATLANTA – Tonight, Chairman Sue P. Everhart is pleased to announce that the Georgia Republican Party will be partnering with CNN to host the 2012 Super Tuesday Republican Presidential Debate. Taking place in Metro Atlanta, Georgia within days prior to the March 6th Primary, each of the ten candidates to appear on Georgia’s Republican Presidential Preference Primary ballot will be invited to share the stage. In the coming days, additional details will be released as they are finalized.

“I am excited that the Georgia Republican Party will be partnering with CNN to host a Presidential debate here in Georgia before the March 6 Presidential Preference Primary,” remarked Secretary of State Brian Kemp. “When I set the Primary date last month, I chose March 6th because I felt Georgia would be very relevant on this date, and we will be.”

“Hosting the 2012 Super Tuesday Republican Presidential Debate will ensure that the national spotlight shines on Georgia, one of the reddest states in our great nation,” continued Chairman Everhart. “With 76 Delegates to the Republican National Convention and millions of principled, conservative voters, the State of Georgia is rightfully a can’t-miss stop for each and every Republican candidate vying for our Party’s nomination.

“The road to the White House in 2012 runs straight through Georgia, and I look forward to welcoming the Republican Presidential Candidates to the Peach State for our Super Tuesday Presidential Debate.”

Background: In accordance with the duties of his office, Secretary of State Brian Kemp set Georgia’s Presidential Preference Primary on March 6th, 2012. Also known as “Super Tuesday,” this is the date on the Presidential Preference Primary Calendar in which more primary delegates can be won than any other day throughout the entire process. The State of Georgia is allotted 16 electoral votes based on population, and also possesses 76 Delegates & Alternates to the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Chris Kelleher. November 14, 2011. (404) 257-5559.

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