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Tim Foster Endorses Josh Penry
August 1, 2006
TIM FOSTER ENDORSES JOSH PENRY FOR STATE SENATE -Penry also nabs endorsement from statewide association of doctors- Grand Junction -- State Representative Josh Penry announced today that Tim Foster, former Majority Leader of the Colorado House of Representatives and long time leader in Western Slope politics, has endorsed his candidacy for Colorado Senate. Foster represented House District 54 in the Colorado General Assembly immediately prior to Matt Smith. Penry succeeded Smith in representing District 54. The Penry campaign will air a radio spot featuring Foster's endorsement between now and Election Day next Tuesday. In the radio advertisement, Foster says, "Josh Penry is a leader. He's principled. He's effective. Josh Penry will prove to be one of the finest Senators to serve us all on the Western Slope." Said Penry, "Tim is one of the most respected and accomplished leaders in Western Colorado. His endorsement only adds to the already significant momentum we're feeling as this campaign reaches decision day." Foster is the latest in a long line of current and former elected officials from the Western Slope to endorse Josh Penry. Among the others supporting Penry are Lt. Governor Jane Norton, Janet Rowland, Craig Meis, Pete Hautzinger and Garfield County Commissioner John Martin. Today, Penry also received the endorsement of the Colorado Medical Association, the state's association of doctors. Both Penry and his opponent, Matt Smith, conducted extensive interviews with local doctors and the Medical Society's leadership last month. Concluded Penry, "Western Colorado deserves a Senator who will lead on every issue, including striving to get a handle on the growing costs of healthcare. Making healthcare more affordable and accessible is a priority of mine, and I'm honored to have the support of Colorado's doctors." ***
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