Republican former Florida governor Jeb Bush endorses Bill McCollum

November 4, 2:40 PMOrlando Republican ExaminerBlas Padrino

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Former florida Governor Jeb Bush

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Yesterday, State Senator Paula Dockery announced that she will file papers to make official her candidacy for the Republican Party’s nomination in the 2010 race for the governor’s mansion. After several months without a primary opponent in the race, current Attorney General Bill McCollum had an instant answer in the form of a heavyweight endorsement.
Former governor Jeb Bush, still the most popular politician in Florida, issued the following statement:

“I am proud to support my friend Bill McCollum as Florida’s next Governor. At this critical time in our state’s history, we need a chief executive who will meet our challenges head on and stay true to the core conservative principles of limited government, fiscal discipline and the protection of liberty tempered by personal responsibility.
“Bill McCollum is a tested and accomplished leader who will tackle the tough decisions with the commitment and focus expected from the CEO of government in the nation’s fourth largest state. Florida needs Bill McCollum, and I will work hard to ensure he is elected our next Governor.”

Given the broad support garnered by Attorney General McCollum from both Republican Party establishment figures and elected officials, Ms. Dockery’s campaign faces probably insurmountable odds.

For additional information:
Dockery plans to run for governor
Jeb Bush's endorsement
Bill McCollum's website