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THE SHREVEPORT TIMES ENDORSED MIKE STRAIN
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071016/OPINION03
/710160329/1058/OPINION03
<http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071016/OPINION0
3/710160329/1058/OPINION03> 
October 16, 2007

"MIKE STRAIN: After nearly 30 years of one man at the top of this powerful
and far-reaching state bureaucracy, it's time for a change. State Rep. Mike
Strain, R-Covington, a veterinarian and dairy farmer who consistently has
championed agricultural issues, is the best choice for a new
commissioner...(excerpt)"


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THE GAMBIT WEEKLY ENDORSED MIKE STRAIN  
http://www.bestofneworleans.com/dispatch/2007-10-16/cover_story2.php
<http://www.bestofneworleans.com/dispatch/2007-10-16/cover_story2.php> 
October 15, 2007

Down-Ballot Contests
By Jeremy Alford

"Strain, a cattle farmer and Northshore veterinarian, already appears to
have won the hearts and minds of the GOP faithful. He enjoys the backing of
Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany and U.S. Sen. David Vitter of
Metairie, among others. Whereas Odom articulates no specific campaign
strategy, Strain touts a five-tier proposal for reform. He wants to reduce
farmers' transportation and fuel costs through tax credits, invest more
money in new farming methods and 'be a fiscal hawk when it comes to the use
of tax dollars...(excerpt)" 

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LOUISIANA FARM AND RANCH

This farmers thoughts on the upcoming election
By Buck Leonards

"I also had the privilege to meet the other key challenger, Dr. Mike Strain.
He is also very likable and comes off as a man of integrity and conviction.
He owns a very successful veterinary business, is involved with his family's
sixth generation cattle operation, and is currently serving in his second
term as a state legislator. He has also been an active Farm Bureau member
for 20 years, serving on both state and local positions. We all know how
much of an important role the Farm Bureau organization has played in
Louisiana's agricultural and forestry's political and economic well being.
He definitely has a good history of a combination of ag- business experience
and public service...(excerpt)"

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WAFB POLL:   COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY

MIKE STRAIN  27%
BOB ODOM  27%
DON JOHNSON  6%
WAYNE CARTER  5%
NONE  4%
DON'T KNOW, WON'T SAY  32%
Margin of Error:  +/- 4.5%


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ENDORSEMENTS FOR MIKE STRAIN

The Gambit Weekly
The Shreveport Times
The Monroe News Star
The Alexandria Town Talk
The New Orleans Times Picayune
The Baton Rouge Business Report

The Alliance For Good Government
The Associated Builders & Contractors

U.S. Senator David Vitter
U.S. Congressman Jim McCrery
U.S. Congressman Charles Boustany
 
Orleans Republican Parish Executive Committee
Jefferson Republican Parish Executive Committee
St. Tammany Republican Parish Executive Committee
Louisiana Young Republican Federation


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ELECTION DAY 

Please remember that Election Day is this Saturday, October 20th. 
Voting Hours begin from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. 
All you need is a photo ID - no special reason or form. 
Click here <http://69.2.40.209/>  to find out where you vote.

Thank you,

Brandon Vidrine
Campaign Manager
Mike Strain 2007