FL-23: Thorpe Endorsed by National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors

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NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, 09/17/2008 - Thorpe For Congress campaign announces the 2008 National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors Endorsement of Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. for U.S. Congressional District 23 in Florida.

The Board of Directors of the political arm of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors has voted to endorse Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. for the office of United States Representative of Florida's 23rd Congressional District. The election will be held on November 4, 2008.

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors is a Washington, DC based trade association that represents the wholesale distribution industry. Dr. Thorpe states, "I am honored by the support and endorsement of this organization because they embody the principles of sound business practice while simultaneously promoting the attainment of the American Dream." Thorpe was selected for endorsement because he is firmly committed to providing pro-business representation in Congress.

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. pledges to implement a sustainable pro-business, pro-entrepreneur atmosphere throughout Florida's 23 U.S. Congressional District (CD 23). Recent U.S. Census data reports indicate that people who live in CD 23 are presently twice as likely to be unemployed as compared to national statistics; thus, the creation of jobs is greatly needed throughout CD 23. Dr. Thorpe has established a Financial Literacy curriculum for our youth and cemented wide-ranging business and entrepreneurial relationships for the purpose of creating "A New Day, A New Way!" for the people of U.S. Congressional District 23 in Florida. You can learn more about the Thorpe For Congress platform by visiting the campaign website.

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors encompasses over 100 national line-of-trade associations, representing virtually all products that move to market via wholesaler-distributors; Approximately 30 regional, state, and local wholesale distribution associations; Approximately 40,000 wholesale distribution companies; and 85,000 wholesale distribution company personnel.