"I am proud to serve with Senat or Thad Cochran as co-chair of the Thompson campaign in Mississippi," said Congressman Wicker. He retired from the Reserve in 2004 with the rank of lieutenant colonel. A graduate of the University of Mississippi, Congressman Wicker served in the U.S.
In 2007 he was named the ranking minority member on the Military Construction/Veterans Affairs Subcommittee. He currently serves as a Deputy Republican Whip and serves on the Appropriations Committee as well as the Defense Subcommittee. Prior to his election to Congress he served two terms in the Mississippi State Senate from 1987-1994. "I worked closely with him in the United States Senate and know he has the conservative values, integrity, experience, and judgment to unite our country, lead our nation, fight the Global War on Terrorism, and keep us safe."Ĭongressman Roger Wicker has served Mississippi's First Congressional District since 1995. "I am honored to co-chair Senator Thompson's campaign organization in my home state," said Senator Cochran. In his Senate career he has served as Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference and currently serves as the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee and the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee. Cochran was elected to the Senate in 1978, becoming the first Republican in over 100 years to win a statewide election in Mississippi. In 1972 he was elected to the United States Congress where he served three terms and represented the southern states on the House Republican Policy Committee.
Senator Thad Cochran first began his political career as the Executive Director of Mississippi Citizens for Nixon-Agnew in 1968.
Senator Thad Cochran and Congressman Roger Wicker will both serve as Mississippi Co-Chairs for the Thompson campaign. McLean, VA - Today, at a press conference in Jackson, Mississippi, the Fred Thompson campaign announced its Mississippi Leadership Team. Veteran Republican Leaders to Chair Strong State Organization
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