Evans drops out. Endorses Jeff Smith.

From Mike Evans:

Dear Friends, Family, and other supporters:

This has been an amazing journey over the past eight months that I have been in the race to replace Congressman Dick Gephardt to represent Missouri's Third District. I have gained so much from meeting the many different people of this region, and it is something that I will always remember. It is with a heavy heart that I announce first to you, my friends and family, that I have decided to end my campaign for Congress.

The message of equality for all Americans has been well recieved across the district and I feel good about what we have accomplished in this campaign. I urge you to continue the fight for equal healthcare for all Americans, equal tax laws for all income levels, and equal rights for anyone who is in love and would like to enter into marriage! I urge you to help bring an end to George Bush's Presidency and put a man who cares about America in the White House. I will be fighting in the coming months to help put Missouri in the Kerry column.

I appreciate the support that you have given to me and this campaign. We, in the Third District, face a tough choice. We must now choose a candidate who will continue to fight for us the way Richard Gephardt has over the past two decades. I strongly believe that Jeff Smith is the candidate who best represents our district and our beliefs. If you have not taken time to learn about Jeff Smith I challenge you to learn more about him at his website www.jeffsmith2004.com. Jeff is a strong advocate for many of the same issues that I hold dear to me. Education, healthcare and equal rights are all issues where I stand in line with Jeff Smith. I know that Jeff will make a fine Congressman - and someone who we can be proud to represent us.

Thank you again, this has been an amazing campaign.

Sincerely,

Mike Evans

Mike Evans
Candidate for Congress
Missouri's Third Congressional District