NFIB Backs Steve Southerland Over Gwen Graham

The National Federation of Independent Business (NIFB) endorsed U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Fla., at a campaign event in Panama City on Thursday. Southerland faces a serious challenge from Gwen Graham who Democrats see as their best chance to defeat a Republican congressman in Florida.

Southerland is the clear pro-small-business candidate in this critical race for District 2,?" said Bill Herrle, the Florida NFIBs executive director. ?"During his time in Congress, Southerland has fought aggressively to protect small businesses from the strangling effects of overregulation and the heavy hand of the federal government. He also understands firsthand the challenges facing our state'?s job creators, making him the ideal candidate to represent them in Washington. Our members know that Congressman Southerland is one of them, and believe he will continue to be a dependable voice for Florida?s small-business owners in Washington, D.C."