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==2020 U.S. House election in Florida's 7th district== | ==2020 U.S. House election in Florida's 7th district== | ||
In late May 2021, Duke announced his candidacy to run against establishment Democrat Rep. Murphy.<ref name=dukeannouncesrun/> He emerged in the campaign on conservative positions, stating: | In late May 2021, Duke announced his candidacy to run against establishment Democrat Rep. Murphy.<ref name=dukeannouncesrun/> He emerged in the campaign on conservative positions, stating: | ||
| − | {{Now, I’m a husband and father of five, and I’ve seen too many professional politicians compromising our country’s future and security. I’m ready to face these challenges to cut taxes, secure our border, defend life, and ensure the safety of our families at home and abroad.}} | + | {{cquote|Now, I’m a husband and father of five, and I’ve seen too many professional politicians compromising our country’s future and security. I’m ready to face these challenges to cut taxes, secure our border, defend life, and ensure the safety of our families at home and abroad.}} |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 01:13, December 3, 2021
Brady Duke is a Navy SEAL and Christian minister who is currently running for the United States House of Representatives from Florida's 7th congressional district against liberal Democrat Stephanie Murphy. In announcing his bid for Congress, Duke stated:[1]
| “ | I’ve served our nation in combat. I looked into the face of evil. I am not going to back down from any fight in Washington. As a father of five, I fought to protect American families overseas, and I'm ready to do it again in Congress. | ” |
—Duke, May 25, 2021 | ||
Background
A native of central Florida, Duke completed BUD/S training in 2007 to become a Navy SEAL.[1] According to a press release, he served as a sniper and breacher in the Middle East.
2020 U.S. House election in Florida's 7th district
In late May 2021, Duke announced his candidacy to run against establishment Democrat Rep. Murphy.[1] He emerged in the campaign on conservative positions, stating:
| “ | Now, I’m a husband and father of five, and I’ve seen too many professional politicians compromising our country’s future and security. I’m ready to face these challenges to cut taxes, secure our border, defend life, and ensure the safety of our families at home and abroad. | ” |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bliss, Jacob (May 25, 2021). Republican Challenger Announces Run Against Vulnerable Democrat Stephanie Murphy. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 2, 2021.