Gibbons, D, endorses Gus, R
June 5, 2008 at 4:03 pm by Wayne GarciaFormer Tampa U.S. Rep. Sam Gibbons, a Democrat known as a loner and principled lawmaker who once ran the powerful Ways and Means Committee, has crossed the aisle to endorse the son of his friend and former colleague, Mike Bilirakis. From the Gus Bilirakis website:
In an open letter to the constituents of the 9th Congressional District, Gibbons cited Bilirakis’s successful work during his first term in Congress as the reason for this endorsement.
“His good work and his demonstrated abilities make him as one who should be reelected,” said Gibbons. “I feel that my 34 years in Congress representing a good part of Congressman Bilirakis’ current district, qualifies me to make this endorsement. I am pleased to support the reelection of Congressman Bilirakis.”
“Sam served the Tampa Bay area for more than three decades with great honor and distinction,” said Bilirakis. “I accept his endorsement and look forward to working with him during the campaign in an effort to continue improving benefits for our service members and veterans, fighting against higher taxes and wasteful spending, and improving our nation’s economic security.”
I would chide “way to screw over the home team, Sam” but I have too much respect for the former WWII paratrooper. But you hardcore partisans out there, have at it.
