Rep. Chuck Fleischmann Supporting Mike Huckabee for President

Chattanooga (WDEF) – Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee announces his leadership team in four southern states.

And his State Chair for Tennessee will be Congressman Chuck Fleischmann from Chattanooga.

Fleischmann says “Governor Huckabee has been a steadfast fiscal and social conservative and has the proven executive leadership our country is looking for. The people of Tennessee share his values. I am honored to be on his team and look forward to helping him to victory in Tennessee.”

Former Governor Sonny Perdue will be Huckabee’s state chair in Georgia.

Former western North Carolina Congressman Charles Taylor will hold the chair in his state.

Huckabee is counting on a big showing in these states.

"The early SEC primary elections are a key plank to our campaign strategy, and I look forward to campaigning in Arkansas, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and other critically important southern states."