Exclusive: Rick Scott is FreedomWorks' Cup of Tea for Governor

FreedomWorks, the Washington, D.C.-based tea group headed by former U.S. Rep. Dick Armey, will endorse Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott on Tuesday.

Issuing just its second gubernatorial endorsement (after Nikki Haley in South Carolina), FreedomWorks PAC called Scott "the clear choice" in his race against Democrat Alex Sink.

Although FreedomWorks PAC does not endorse many candidates running for governor, we believe that Scott will best serve the interests of hard-working Florida taxpayers by advocating the principles of lower taxes, less government and more individual freedom," said Matt Kibbe, president of the organization.

Robin Stublen, a tea party leader in Punta Gorda, called FreedomWorks "a very class organization, and I'm pleased they are supporting Rick Scott."