Just got this in my mail box. Apparently he needs enough people to sign up and donate in order to get the support he will need from the Democratic Campaign Committee and the Florida Democratic party. This is Florida’s 3rd congressional district. Incumbent is Teapartier Ted Yoho, one of the most extreme representatives in the nation. Ken McGurn is a local businessman, Vietnam vet, and a University of Florida alumnus.
Democrat Ed Emery had been working to challenge Yoho, but health concerns forced him to drop out of the race earlier this month. McGurn is the only democratic challenger. Tom Wells is running as an independent.
Here is McGurn’s letter:
Dear Friends, YES, it is true. I am running for Congress against Mr. Yoho.
It was a tough decision. I know the 'win at all cost' element will make it a difficult time for both Linda and me (and our friends). But we felt that you needed a choice. A real choice.
We both believe that my years of business experience, military background, my travels in the middle east, and education qualify me to do a much better job in Washington than our current representative. Most of you know that Linda and I have volunteered our time and given our money in support of many great causes. I served our country with the military for almost 9 years. I served our country in Viet Nam. I am now ready to serve our country in Washington.
I do not go there to fight but to unite. ISIS and terrorists are our enemies not each other. We cannot continue to 'just say no'. We need to sit down together and work out our problems so that we can unite against our real enemy. That is my goal. I hope you will support me to achieve that goal.
Folks say we need to shake up the system. What better way to shake up the system than to unseat a sitting congressman! What fun! What a challenge!
Our district was redrawn this year making a win possible. With your support, we can win! For those who have already emailed me and offered Neighborhood Meet and Greets, sign locations, checks, and your moral support, I am truly grateful. It would also be helpful if you could forward this to your friends, Republicans, Democrats and Independents. We need to be one nation again, united against our true enemies. And certainly not bickering children!
We have our first financial report due June 30, just two days away! It would be very helpful if you could donate now so that we can show support on our first report. The fastest way to make a contribution of any size (no amount is too small) is via the website (which is still under construction - hey we just got started). But the 'Contribute' button is live and working at <www.KenMcgurnForCongress.com>
www.KenMcgurnForCongress.com.
Checks are more than welcome. They can be made payable to 'Ken McGurn for Congress' and mailed to 201 SE 2nd Ave, Suite 208, Gainesville, FL 32601 or one of our dedicated volunteers will be more than happy to pick up your check (unless you live in California). It would also be helpful if you could forward this to your friends, ALL your friends, including Republicans, Democrats and Independents. We need to be one nation again, united against our true enemies.
Linda and I do not do things half-heartedly. We are in to win. Please join us!
Thank you for your support.
Ken
Local newspaper report on the race