Another Vet Group Endorses in CD 22; VFW PAC Lines Up for Klein

Submitted by Anonymous on October 1, 2010 - 4:28pm

The battle for veterans' votes in Florida's 22nd Congressional District intensified today, as Rep. Ron Klein claimed the endorsement of the VFW PAC.

On Thursday, Klein, D-Boca Raton, landed the support of Veterans and Military Families for Progress.

The VFW PAC said it backed Klein "based on (his) strong support for veterans, national security and defense, and military personnel issues.

Both endorsements were dismissed by Klein's Republican opponent, retired Army Lt. Col. Allen West.

"VFW PAC is mainly endorsing incumbents," said West spokesman Josh Grodin. "The VFW is Allen's bread and butter, and it's unfortunate that its PAC has chosen an incumbent-only approach."

West has received the endorsements of Vets for Freedom, National Vietnam and Gulf War Coalition, Iraq Vets for Congress and Combat Vets for Congress.

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