JACKSON, MISS– Two former Mississippi Congressmen – Webb Franklin and Mike Parker –announced they have joined Governor John Kasich’s presidential campaign as members of the Kasich for America Leadership Team. Both Franklin and Parker served with Kasich in Congress.
Said Kasich, “I’m grateful to have the support of Webb Franklin and Mike Parker. As former colleagues of mine and respected public servants, they both understand what it takes to reach across the aisle and unify people around commonsense solutions. I am thankful for their help as we spread that message far and wide across Mississippi.”
Missisippi Public Officials Who Endorse John Kasich
Former US Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott
Former Congressman Webb Franklin
Former Congressman Mike Parker
Congressman Gregg Harper
Former State Senate President Pro Tem Giles Ward
State Senator Josh Harkins
State Senator Billy Hudson
State Senator Brice Wiggins
State Rep. Toby Barker
Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes
Ridgeland Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Gautier
Workers Comp Commission Chairman Liles Williams
Tishomingo County Prosecuting Attorney Lee Thorne
Lincoln County Chancery Clerk Tillmon Bishop
Former Fordice Chief of Staff Mark Garriga
Former Fordice Chief of Staff Andy Taggart
