Rick Scott Picks Jennifer Carroll as Running Mate

Rick Scott, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, named Rep. Jennifer Carroll, R-Jacksonville, as his running mate on Thursday, announcing in Jacksonville that he wanted the former Navy officer as his lieutenant governor.

I am very pleased to announce that Jennifer Carroll is joining me on this campaign to change Florida for the better, said Scott. She is the embodiment of the American Dream. She came to America as a young girl, decided to serve her country with the United States Navy, pursued a higher education, started a small business, and then was elected the first African-American female Republican in the Florida State Legislature. Her conservative principles are in line with mine and ensures this fall will present a clear choice between conservatives with business experience and a plan to create 700,000 jobs, and liberal Obamacrats who want to bring the failed Obama agenda to Florida.

I want to thank Rick Scott for the opportunity to join him in this race as his pick for lieutenant governor, said Carroll. Floridians are ready to elect a conservative outsider with private-sector experience and a plan to create 700,000 jobs. Rick and I share core conservative principles like lower taxes, less regulation, and smaller government. I look forward to campaigning with Rick against Alex Sink, Rod Smith and their liberal agenda.