Chris Collins A Rising GOP Star
by Matt at Sep 4th, 2008
WBEN has audio of Chris Collins’ speech to the Republican National Convention last night, and had this to say about it:
Erie County Executive Chris Collins was in the spotlight at the Republican National Convention Wednesday evening.
He voiced his support for Gov. Sarah Palin as the vice-presidential nominee, saying there is an individual on a major ticket with experience in local government. Collins said Palin “brings a body of knowledge and experience too few in Washington have.”
Collins explained his use of Six Sigma makes government more accountable and responsive to residents’ needs, and also noted the response to the threat of Hurricane Gustav was an example of meeting residents’ needs.
Collins was among many urging folks to give to organizations best assisting in hurricane relief efforts.
WBEN also noted that Collins is seen as a rising star in the Republican Party:
Even before Chris Collins made a speech at the RNC, he was already making friends in the Republican party across the state and across the country. New York GOP Delegate Russ Gugiono tells WBEN’s Steve Cichon that some in Downstaters were so impressed with Collins, that some are even considering the County Executive a possible Gubenatorial candidate ion 2010. You can hear Steve’s report by clicking here.
