Rick Perry Picks Up Endorsement of Florida GOP Leader

Longtime Florida Republican activist Paul Senft endorsed Gov. Rick Perry of Texas for the GOP presidential nomination on Monday. Senft has been active with the Republican National (RNC) Executive Committee, serving as a national committeeman for Florida since 2004. Senft has also been active in his home base of Haines City, having led the Polk County Republican Executive Committee.

Im proud to endorse Governor Perry for president he has been leading Texas to more job creation, while President Obama has failed to lead on anything, said Senft in a statement released on Monday by the Perry team. Governor Perry's proven record of job creation is the best of any candidate in the field, and as a man of faith he is the strong, principled leader this party and our nation need. He will be an excellent commander in chief and respect the 10th Amendment to make Washington less intrusive in state government and less consequential in our daily lives so that our country can thrive and prosper as we rebuild our global pride and respect.

Paul Senft has been a powerful force in advancing the values and priorities of the Republican Party in Florida, and I am honored to have his endorsement, said Perry. I look forward to his partnership in this campaign as I travel the nation sharing my vision to restore our economy and get America working again.