Republicans Rallying for DeMint Presidential Run

June 8, 2011 - PRLog -- GREENVILLE, SC -- June 8, 2011 -– Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) will be joining Republican and Tea Party activists as they call on Sen. Jim DeMint to run for President. Believing that DeMint is the best candidate to beat Barack Obama, conservatives across the country are urging him to enter the 2012 race. Conservatives4DeMint is holding a “Draft Jim DeMint” rally on Saturday, June 18, at 11am at Falls Park in the Carolina First Amphitheater in Greenville. Congressman Duncan and popular radio host Dr. Tony Beam are scheduled to speak at the event. The public is invited to attend.  

Congressman Trey Gowdy (R-SC) issued a statement to be read at the rally which states in part: “Senator DeMint has publicly stated he is praying over and discussing with his family the prospects of mounting a run for President. My thoughts and prayers are with the Senator and his family as he makes this difficult decision.”  

With no clear front-runner in the GOP field, many conservatives believe it’s time for Sen. DeMint to throw his hat in the ring. “The future of our country is at stake,” stated Angela Toft, National Director of Conservatives4DeMint. “We’re hopeful that Sen. DeMint will answer the nation’s call.”  
 
The group’s South Carolina Political Director, Javan Browder, added, “We’re holding the rally because this election is too critical to sit on the sidelines and allow others to choose our nominee."

Conservatives4DeMint is spearheading a national grassroots movement to draft Jim DeMint for President. The group is currently active in 37 states.