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Florida Times-Union Endorses John Thrasher
Aug 10, 2010

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Tuesday, August 10, 2010                                     Sarah Bascom (850) 294-6636
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Florida Times-Union Endorses John Thrasher

Second Major Paper Announces its Endorsement of John Thrasher for Senate District 8

Jacksonville, Fla. – The Florida Times-Union today announced its endorsement of John Thrasher, Republican Candidate for Florida Senate District 8.  Thrasher is seeking re-election to Senate District 8, which consists of parts of Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns and Volusia Counties.

“When John Thrasher recently ran for the Florida Senate, he promised to hit the ground running.  He wasn’t kidding,” wrote the Florida Times-Union’s editorial board.  “Not only did he surge into leadership positions, but he took over as state head of the Republican Party at the same time.”

The editorial board also commented on Thrasher’s opponent, Charles Perniciaro, stating that, “in contrast, a political newcomer must enter a new arena and start learning, building relationships and get up to speed on the issues.”

“Thrasher is the best choice to represent Northeast Florida in the Senate and do great things for the state as a whole,” the editorial board concluded.

“I am pleased to receive the endorsement of the Florida Times-Union today,” said Thrasher.  “Their support of my experienced leadership and my ability to hit the ground running on Day One sets me apart from my opponent.  And if elected, I look forward to the opportunity to continue to work closely with Senate and House leadership on important reforms for our district and state.”

Thrasher currently represents Florida Senate District 8, which includes parts of Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns and Volusia Counties.  He also serves as the interim chairman of the Republican Party of Florida.  From 1998 to 2000, Thrasher served as the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, championing historic legislation, such as “Three Strikes, You’re Out,” “10-20-Life,” “A+ Education Plan” and the largest tax cut in Florida history.  Thrasher was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1992 and was subsequently re-elected.  Additionally, Thrasher served as a soldier in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1970 before he was honorably discharged and awarded multiple decorations.  Thrasher graduated from Florida State University with a Juris Doctorate in 1972.  Thrasher is married to Jean Thrasher and has three children and eight grandchildren.

For more information on the John Thrasher for Senate Campaign, please visit www.electthrasher.com or contact the campaign headquarters at (904) 899-0031.

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