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02.07.2008 11:08 pm

Former vet leaders endorse Jackson for lieutenant governor

By Jo Mannies

Former state Rep. Jack Jackson’s self-described “mission to become Missouri’s next Lieutenant Governor” has gotten the support of two former national leaders of the American Legion and the VFW.

The endorsements were announced Thursday, on the eve of the state GOP’s annual Lincoln Days, held this year in Springfield, Mo.

They are:. Jim Mueller, who led the VFW as National Commander in Chief in 2005 and 2006, and Joe Frank, the former National Commander of the American Legion and current Chairman of the Missouri Veterans Commission.

Jackson, a Republican from Wildwood, is a retired Marine colonel, with tenures in Vietnam and Desert Storm, and was a longtime test pilot for Boeing.

In the state House, he headed  the Legislature’s Veterans Committee. His listed accomplishments include “passage of the “Guard at home” bill and the Missouri Military Family Relief Fund.

Jackson said in a statement about the endorsements, “I’m really honored by the confidence these two heroes have shown in me. I am more committed than ever to make veterans and senior citizens issues two of the major cornerstones of my term as Lieutenant Governor….”

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This is great news going into Lincoln Days for Jackson. Hopefully he can continue the momentum over the weekend and gain more endorsements from legislators and leaders from around the state.

Go Jack Go!

— John
11:51 pm February 7th, 2008

The office of Lt. Gov. is just made for Colonel Jack. Hopefully the state party will realize this is the guy they need to back in the primary and against a well funded democract in the general election. Jackson has paid his dues and is by far the best candidate voters could hope for.

— GopGal
12:21 am February 8th, 2008

Jack Jackson was part of the problem when he served in the legislature. He blindly followed Matt Blunt’s agenda and veterans are still paying for it.

— Soft Center
10:00 am February 8th, 2008

I would not say that Jackson followed Matt Blunt blindly

— Joe
11:13 am February 8th, 2008

I’ve had the priveledge to know Jack for several years. He has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to lead and successfully complete any endeavor/challange assigned! With the VFW and American Legion leadership signing on to his campaign, I would like to join by adding my endorsement of the next Lt Gov of Missouri.

Bruce Buwalda
Past Post Cdr
Past Dist Cmd
Twice Past MOC SS
Airport Township GOP Committeeman-St Louis County

— CTOC
11:40 am February 8th, 2008

I’m still trying to figure out what the Lt Gov. exactly does……………….

— Black Democrat
12:07 pm February 8th, 2008

Soft Center - You, like several other posters on here, seem to feel that anybody who agrees with Blunt or Bush, and votes accordingly, is “blindly following the agenda.” But when the liberals voted lockstep with Governor Carnahan, that was “progressive leadership.”

Black Democrat - I agree. Reminds me of a line Bill Webster used in his unsuccessful campaign: “For the last four years, the Lt. Governor’s office could have been filled by a potted plant.” Seems like you could say that about anybody who has held that office. Kinda makes me want to run …

— Nick Kasoff
1:51 pm February 8th, 2008

I watched a Romney political ad with the Colonel standing next to Blunt and Jetton.
Reminded me of a scene from the movie “Animal House” when flatulence Bulushi and his sidekick nerd whooped the Colonel’s horse with a golf ball.

Nick, the way you feel about taxes, maybe Ron Paul will select you as his running mate.

— Garrison
9:18 pm February 8th, 2008