Curtis Clawson Insists Byron Donalds' Backing is 'Game Changer'

Businessman and former college basketball star Curt Clawson is running for the Republican nomination in the race for an open congressional seat which had been held by former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla. Clawson promised earlier this week to deliver a game changer at a media event held on Wednesday which would unite the team of conservatives who are looking for an outsider to represent us in Congress.

Clawson announced the endorsement of businessman and conservative activist Byron Donalds who ran in the Republican primary in 2012 but lost out to Radel. Donalds, who had opened the door to running again in 2014, placed fifth in a six-candidate field taking 14 percent of the primary vote back in the 2012 primary.

It is rare that a person with a background as a CEO of a multibillion-dollar company offers himself as a candidate for Congress, said Donalds. Curt Clawson has tremendous experience in the business world and fundamentally understands that we need people from outside the political process to step up to the plate and change business as usual in Washington, D.C.

Clawson continued to insist that getting Donalds endorsement was a game changer on Wednesday.

This is a game changer that the career politicians werent expecting, Clawson said. I voted for Byron Donalds in 2012 because he has leadership qualities that are unique in Southwest Florida and frankly across the country. I am grateful for his support and look forward to working with him to inspire constitutional conservatives who are looking for an outsider with business experience and conservative principles.