John Ashcroft to be keynote speaker at Lincoln Day dinner

Former U.S. attorney general John Ashcroft will be the keynote speaker at the Republican Party’s 47th annual Lincoln Day dinner May 7 at the Arena Building in Cape Girardeau.

Ashcroft, also a former Missouri governor and U.S. senator, reorganized the Justice Department to combat terrorism after the terrorist attacks Sept. 11, 2001.

Conservative commentator and author David Limbaugh will emcee the event, hosted by the Cape Girardeau County Republican Women’s Club.

The celebration will include two special guests: former state representative George Engelbach and editor, writer and conservative online radio show host Adrienne Ross. Ross, a member of the Southeast Missourian editorial board, also is a public speaker.

Doors will open at 4 p.m. Attendees will be able to visit with congressional, state and local candidates from 4 to 5:30 p.m. During the same time, the Cape Girardeau County Central Committee will host a silent auction.

All statewide and federal candidates will address the audience, Lincoln Day chairwoman Lori Trump said.

Dinner will be catered by Tractors Classic American Grill.

Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at Horizon Screening Printing and Elite Travel in Cape Girardeau and at the Cash-Book Journal in Jackson.

Individuals who wish to reserve tickets at the door may email their requests to Lori.trump@att.net.

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