I received this email from Paul Crespo, maybe you did also:

Friends,

Due to a groundswell of encouragement I have received from colleagues, friends, and family, I'm seriously considering running as a Republican for U.S. Congress in Florida District 25 , the seat recently vacated by my friend, Representative Mario Diaz-Balart. This won't be an easy decision, nor will it be an easy race, but I believe that these trying times require sacrifice, experience and leadership.

Our country is at an historic crossroads and politics as usual just don't cut it anymore. We need new and effective leadership in Washington. We need to dramatically change the direction of our country. We need to solve our nation's problems not just debate them. And we need all this in 2010!

Those who know me from my years in the media, or worked with me on either of the two GW Bush presidential campaigns here in South Florida, know I'm a genuine Reagan conservative. Unlike most of the professional, career politicians in this race though, I've spent much of my life serving my country as an officer in the U.S. Marines, and promoting freedom as an activist, analyst and commentator outside the political bubbles of Miami or Tallahassee. I'm a problem solver with valuable real-world experience, something we all know is sorely needed in our nation's capital.

I believe I could best represent this district and make a real difference in Washington at this critical juncture in our nation's history. For me this is a mission, not a career.

I hope I can count on your support. Please visit the "Recruit Paul Crespo for Congress" Facebook group that was created for me, join if you can, and invite your friends to join as well.

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