Lindy Blanchard's husband Joe Blanchard, a former U.S. ambassador and Alabama gubernatorial candidate appointed by President Trump, has announced news regarding his political future.

Joe Blanchard said in a message to Republicans in the state last week that he intends to seek the post of national committeeman of the Alabama Republican Party.

“As Lindy and I have traveled throughout our great state and country, working to promote the traditional conservative values ​​that guided our Founding Fathers, we have spent time with many of you and have discussed the future of the Republican Party. It was an honor to hear everyone's thoughts,” said Blanchard.

“While we are blessed to have strong leadership at the state level, we have the opportunity to increase our efforts and engagement at the national level so we can affect real change and have a significant impact.” have.”

“After much thought and prayer, I have decided to seek the position of national committee member of the Alabama Republican Party,” Blanchard continued. “I have the skills and experience, and I am ready to do everything in my power to help the Republican National Committee take back the White House and the Senate.”

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“I will not take this decision lightly and will work diligently to earn everyone's trust and support.”

In his announcement, Blanchard promised:

• Work tirelessly to uphold Alabama values ​​and maintain a strong and enforceable national party platform.
• Collaborate with other conservative RNC members to come up with fresh new ideas that improve the direction of the committee.
• Provide a voice and sensitivity for Alabama on committees and submit regular reports on national-level activities.
• Supports ALGOP Chairman John Wall's efforts to raise Alabama's profile nationally and elect conservative Republican candidates in the state and nationally.
• We continue to provide significant financial support to both ALGOP and the RNC, and we encourage others to do the same.
• Establishing Alabama as a model for states across the nation

Austin Shipley is a staff writer at Yellowhammer News.