"I have

been honored to serve with Steve in the House for the better part of a

decade," said Westmoreland as he introduced Stancil. "He brought

tremendous insight to the budget process and true conservative leadership

principles to the table in every debate."

Stancil said

he was "truly honored to have the endorsement of local Republican

House members Westmoreland, Rep. John Yates, and Rep. John Lunsford."

He began his

message by thanking the group for its support in the Aug. 20 primary and

asking everyone to "go to the polls one more time," referring

to the Sept. 10 runoff.

"There

is clear evidence that Democrat Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor does not want to

face me in November," he said. "In an unprecedented move, he

attacked me with a negative campaign ad six days before the Republican

primary.

"I am

the candidate the Democrats fear the most," he added. "I hope

you will send me to face Taylor in the fall and make their worst nightmare

come true."