One of the biggest surprises to come out of the National Tea Party convention in Nashville two weekends ago, was the pre-announcement of a congressional candidacy of Fox News contributor Angela McGlowan.

From the Wall Street Journal:

Judging from the loud cheers she generated, one of the highlights of last weekend's Tea Party Convention in Nashville was the appearance of Angela McGlowan, a Fox News contributor and former GOP congressional staffer. She electrified the crowd when she hinted she would be announcing her candidacy for Congress from neighboring Mississippi in a few days. If elected, Ms. McGlowan would become only the third African American elected as a Republican to the U.S. House in the past 75 years. "Conservatives advocate policies that recognize the innate value of all humans, as opposed to liberal policies that demean the poor and disadvantaged by encouraging victimhood," she told the enthusiastic crowd.

If she prevails in the somewhat crowded GOP primary, McGlowan will face entrenched Democrat Rep. Travis Childers. Ironically, Childers had been rumored to be a potential party-switcher to the GOP.

In a fiery speech on the steps of Hernando County courthouse, as part of a 5-city tour announcing her campaign, McGlowan told the approximately 75 supporters gathered:

"I'm a conservative, pro-life, pro-gun, pro-small business Mississippi Republican who has taken a high profile stand for working families and against the liberal policies of President Barack Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that promote big government spending, record national debt and excessive levels of taxation."

(Source: Desoto Times Feb. 12)

Although State Sen. Alan Nunnelee is the frontrunner and supported by many in the GOP establishment, McGlowan might be emerging as the favorite among Sarah Palin-ites. She was featured recently on the Sarah Palin Blog: "Fox News analyst Angela McGlowan launches House bid."

If elected McGlowan would be the first ever woman to represent Mississippi in the US Congress.

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