Cox Offers "Republican Vision For Black America" At "Sisters On Target" Event

CAMPAIGN 2008: MEDIA ADVISORY

Cox Speech is Response to Talk Show Host Smiley's Criticism of GOP

DES MOINES GALA HONORS AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN

WHAT
Republican presidential candidate John Cox will be speaking at this Saturday's sold-out "Sisters on Target" event, "Crossing the Divide: Achieving Political Justice by Removing the Blinders of Deception," honoring the achievements of African American women.

Cox's appearance is notable in light of talk show host Tavis Smiley's recent rant against the top-tier Republican presidential candidates. Romney, Guiliani, and McCain were no-shows at Smiley's recent Maryland University Republican presidential debate in front of an all-African American audience. Smiley criticized the candidates for ignoring the issues of Black America. Cox was not invited to participate in that debate and will address the issues of Black America from a needed Republican standpoint. At this point, Cox is the only Republican presidential candidate planning to be in attendance at the "Sisters on Target" Event.

WHEN
Saturday,
October 13, 2007
5:30 p.m. - ?

WHERE
Downtown Holiday Inn
Top of the Tower
Des Moines, IA

BACKGROUND
Sisters on Target serves as an African American women's non-partisan
alliance that advocates for restoration of dignity and the consistent well-being of families, neighborhoods and communities.

John H. Cox, 51, is the first announced Republican candidate for president in 2008. In addition to running successful companies in real estate, law, and venture capital, John Cox helped turn around major potato chip manufacturer, Jays Foods, saving hundreds of jobs and turning millions of dollars in loss into profit. He is a former president of the Cook County Republican Party and lives in Chicago, Illinois with his wife and four daughters.

CONTACT
Laura Grock
Media Relations
Phone: 312- 943-1100 X13
Email: lgrock@janispr.com

Dan Herren, National Communications Director,
Phone: 864-230-5334;
E-mail: danherren@hotmail.com