Newt Gingrich Backs Bill McCollum for Governor

Attorney General Bill McCollums gubernatorial bid got the backing of his old boss on Monday when former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich announced his endorsement of McCollum over Rick Scott for the Republican nomination. Gingrich and McCollum served in the U.S. House together for almost two decades.

I am pleased to have Speaker Gingrichs support in my campaign for the Republican nomination for governor, said McCollum. I was proud to join Speaker Gingrich in passing his Contract for America and I look forward to building on our success in reforming government when I am elected governor.

At a time when the size and scope of government is increasing at an alarming rate, our nation is looking for leaders who will fight for the principles of limited government, fiscal restraint, and economic and personal freedom, said Gingrich. Floridians have such a leader in Bill McCollum. Bill is a longtime friend, a tireless public servant, a lifelong conservative, and he will make a great governor. His plan to create 500,000 jobs and revive Floridas economy is exactly what Florida needs.

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