Press Release from the Overby campaign:
Overby receives endorsement from Jany in Florida’s CD13 election
Pinellas County, FL: October 8, 2014 –
“I am so pleased to continue to receive the support and encouragement of my friends in the Pinellas area. While I have decided to withdraw from candidacy for District 13, I know that it is of the utmost importance that our community has a viable alternative to the Republican platform. I would ask voters to carefully consider voting for a candidate who has espoused ideas like mine with regard to education, opportunity, women’s rights, marriage equality, current tax policies and energy practices. All of these are so important to our District. We cannot afford to continue with a status-quo Congress that fails to make decisions and is mired in argument and discord. It is time for collaboration and progress and this is why I would like to lend my support to Lucas Overby.
It is an honor to live and work in this wonderful community. I came to this country as an immigrant, proudly served in the military and in law enforcement for over 33 years and fully understand the work, the hardships and the struggles that the American family has endured and continues to endure. This election continues to be an important one. Having career politicians, lobbyists and special interests running the country is out of the question. I would respectfully request that you use your vote wisely and look toward what is best for your family as well as Florida and Pinellas County.” ~EDUARDO JANY, FORMER CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS (FL-CD 13)
“I’m both honored and humbled to accept Eduardo Jany’s endorsement. It stands as proof that we share the same vision; reaching across party lines in support of the working families of our district. Serving our constituents will remain my highest priority, and I look forward to working with those who share this goal.” ~Lucas Overby, Libertarian candidate for Florida’s 13th Congressional District
For further information, media inquiries, or interview requests, please contact Michael Jenkins, Media Coordinator at Lucas Overby for Congress, at (910) 551 9067 or [email protected].
Jany was the Democratic nominee (though he would have been on the ballot as an independent) who dropped out of the race, leaving Overby as the sole challenger against Republican incumbent David Jolly.
I would like to know how someone who received a government paycheck for 33 years could truly understand the hardships that Americans endure. Has this individual ever looked in the mirror and thought it was because of the same government that they worked for that was causing such hardships?
I also don’t understand the statement of “working across party lines” by Mr. Overby. I thought since he was a prominent Libertarian that he would actually advocate for Libertarian ideals, rather than “collaboration and progress” (Hope and Change anyone??????????)