Kemp to campaign for McCain Thursday in ABQ

Former Republican vice presidential nominee Jack Kemp will attend a shooting contest in Albuquerque on Thursday to kick off John McCain’s New Mexico sportsmen coalition.

The event will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Calibers Shooting Range, 5600 Holly Ave. NE.

The event, an invitation from the campaign of the current Republican presidential candidate states, will feature a shooting contest. The winner will receive a “special prize” from the campaign, according to the invitation.

To RSVP, contact Kelly Rzendzian at (505) 715-4311 or krzendzian@mccain08hq.com.

Kemp, a former congressman from New York and professional football player, was the Republican Party’s vice-presidential nominee in 1996 and a 1988 Republican presidential candidate.