Lancaster, Virginia--At a campaign rally in Lancaster, Virginia , on Thursday night, Al Pollard called on local Democrats to do all they could to support U.S. Congressional candidate, Philip Forgit, in his bid for the Virginia First District Special Election on December 11.

“As a decorated veteran and as a deacon in his church, Philip has the unique background and perspective to represent the Northern Neck and our values in Congress,” said Pollard during his introduction. Forgit thanked the crowd for their support and recounted how his main opponent had stumbled under hard questions in their only debate, recorded that morning on WVEC TV's On the Record. “I have what it takes to stand up and fight for what Virginia needs,” said Forgit.

Photos of the endorsement event are avaialble from www.flickr.com/photos/20954069@N05

Philip Forgit is a Veteran of the Iraq War and a Bronze Star recipient.

He served with a Naval Special Warfare Unit as an advisor to the Iraqi Army in 2005-2006.

A Naval Reservist, Philip was mobilized from his former job as a 4th grade teacher at Rawls Byrd Elementary. Philip is a nationally recognized teacher, winning the 2005 National Education Association (NEA) Award for Teaching Excellence.

Will Jenkins Communications Director Philip Forgit for Congress 2007 Virginia Special Election www.philipforgit.com