We Recommend: Vern Buchanan

"Buchanan's staff provided solid service to constituents, and he impressed many community groups and constituents with his attention to local needs, willingness to listed and efforts to engage in dialogue"

"We recommend Vern Buchanan in the Republican primary for U.S. House of Representatives, District 13"

We Recommend: Vern Buchanan

"Vern Buchanan’s focus is on the economy and jobs as well as debt and fiscal responsibility, also the top priorities of most Americans"

"He has been a consistent champion of small business"

"Buchanan is also focused on two large district constituencies, veterans and seniors"

"Buchanan has been very active listening to the concerns of District 13 residents in the many town hall meetings he holds. That accessibility is commendable"

"Buchanan also strives to offer stellar constituency services"

"He has served District 13 very well"

We Recommend: Vern Buchanan

"His pragmatic approach to addressing issues important to District 13 makes him the obvious choice in the Republican primary"

"Buchanan has proven to be a good listener, too, at a time when voter frustration can make doing so very difficult. His frequent town hall meetings and constituent service efforts help him stay in tune with local priorities"

"The Sun recommends Vern Buchanan is the Republican primary election for the District 13 seat in the U.S. House of Representatives"

We Recommend: Vern Buchanan

"Buchanan remains committed to requiring a balanced budget and beating back job-killing regulations"

"We recommend Vern Buchanan"

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce:

"It is the Chamber's goal to help elect a pro-business Congress and work diligently in the interests of businesses large and small to advance legislation that encourages economic growth, job creation, and a less intrusive federal government. Your support of pro-business issues earned this endorsement."

National Federation Of Independent Business:

"Your election is not only critical to the small-business owners in your district, but also to protecting free enterprise across America."

The HuB: A Sarasota Think-Tank For Economic Diversity

"Our endorsement is based on his understanding and support for entrepreneurship in our local economy and his pragmatic approach to making decisions. He has also done a great job leveraging social media and the Internet to engage the community on issues."

The National Rifle Association. "A" Rating

"Solidly pro-gun candidate. A  candidate who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment issues." 

Suncoast Professional Firefighters & Paramedics:

"As you know, we take the candidate selection process very seriously and make every effort to find the candidate that we feel will best represent our organizations interests as a whole. After much discussion amongst our Executive Board and our Firefighters and Paramedics for Public Safety members, we would like to offer you our endorsement to the office of U.S. Congressional District 13."

Tea Party Manatee:

"We support your efforts to help the private sector economy, reduce government spending, opposing illegal immigration and reduce taxes."

Gulf Coast Builders Exchange