Bestselling investigative author throws support behind conservative challenger
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Peter Schweizer, the bestselling author and government accountability watchdog known for his hard-hitting investigations into political corruption, has officially endorsed Tallahassee resident and Iraq war veteran Luke Murphy in the Republican primary race for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District.
Schweizer, president of the Government Accountability Institute and author of New York Times bestselling books including The Invisible Coup, Blood Money and Clinton Cash, announced his support for Murphy on social media the Tuesday after Memorial Day.
“I normally spend my time exposing the things that are wrong with our politicians, and rarely publicly support ones I think will do the job well,” Schweizer wrote in a post on his personal Facebook and Twitter pages. “But Luke Murphy’s story of service and sacrifice is so compelling, and his desire to continue to fight for his country, along with his combinations of smarts and strength have caused me to make an exception. I proudly endorse Luke’s run for Congress, and encourage all of you to do the same.”
Murphy, who faces a crowded primary field including Florida GOP chairman Evan Power, Nick Lewis, Keith Gross, Austin Rogers, Audie Rowell and Jim Norton , welcomed the endorsement as a significant boost to his campaign’s credibility on government accountability issues.
“Peter Schweizer has spent decades exposing the corrupt dealings that too many politicians on both sides of the aisle would rather keep hidden,” Murphy said. “His endorsement means the world to me and to the voters of the 2nd District who are hungry for real representation, not business as usual.”
Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, which covers the Panhandle and Big Bend region including Tallahassee, is considered a safe seat for Republicans, and has been held by Neal Dunn since 2017. Murphy’s campaign has centered on defending the constitutional rights of all Americans, supporting term limits to bring accountability back to Washington, and standing up for the veterans who sacrificed to protect our nation. Murphy describis his beliefs as “a commonsense, America First approach that delivers real results for first responders, veterans, farmers, and hardworking middle-class families.”
Schweizer’s endorsement adds national conservative credibility to Murphy’s bid and is expected to help with fundraising ahead of the August 18th primary.
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