For IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 26, 2009

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Scott Ward, President of the Republican State Leadership Committee, the nation’s largest caucus of Republican state leaders, released the following statement concerning Colorado Attorney General John Suthers’ announcement that he is seeking re-election, foregoing a run for Governor or U.S. Senate:

“John Suthers is a strong, solid leader for the people of Colorado and an excellent Attorney General. His keen intellect has made him one of the most effective Attorneys General in the country. There is no doubt that he would be a tremendous Governor or U.S. Senator, but we are pleased that he has announced his intentions to seek re-election in 2010.”

The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) is the only national organization whose mission is electing Republicans to the office of Attorney General, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State and State Legislator. The RSLC is the largest caucus of Republican state leaders in the country – making a national impact one state at a time.

The RSLC has over 70,000 donors from all 50 states supporting the RSLC’s goals to pursue a pro-growth agenda including reforming the tax code, healthcare and legal systems; promoting a better educational system; encouraging sound energy initiatives; and advocating public safety through tough, crime-fighting policies. During the 2008 election the RSLC helped maintain the number of Republican Attorneys General and Lieutenant Governors across the U.S. In addition, the RSLC was able to deliver new Republican majorities in the Montana, Oklahoma and Tennessee state senates, as well as an unprecedented majority in the Tennessee House of Representatives.