Endorsements by the People | Thomas C. Castellano For Congress

Endorsements "By The People"

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"Thomas Castellano is a Tampa native and Tampa Latin who is an honest, hardworking, small business owner of an air conditioning company in West Tampa. He's been married to the same woman for 41 years, is involved in his local chamber, charities, service and social clubs. He doesn't have all the answers and admits it but will use his common sense and love of his community to guide him. Castellano fits the picture of the founding fathers' citizen representative, volunteering to serve a few years in the people's house.

La Gaceta proudly endorses Thomas Castellano in the Republican Primary."
-La Gaceta Newspaper
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"Tampa native Tommy Castellano is running a shoe-string campaign but makes the most persuasive case of the four. He clearly knows and cares about the community. Castellano grew up in West Tampa and runs Castellano Air Conditioning and Heating. He understands how federal mandates drive up costs for small business owners and their customers. He has a common-sense approach to issues and would cut Congressional salaries 5 percent every year the budget is not balanced. He supports continued offshore drilling but would maintain a sensible buffer off Florida to protect its beaches and tourist-based economy. He thinks the nation should make greater use of clean-burning natural gas and that solar, wind and other green energy sources should be pursued, not only to benefit the environment but to create more jobs."
- Tampa Tribune
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"The four Republicans seeking the nomination to challenge Democratic incumbent Rep. Kathy Castor hardly differ on major policy issues. That leaves two defining questions for voters: Which Republican knows the district best and is capable of mounting the toughest challenge to a popular incumbent in November?

Thomas C. Castellano, a 60-year-old Tampa native and small business owner, has the same concerns over federal spending, jobs and illegal immigration as his opponents. But he also has walked the talk when it comes to serving his country, managing a payroll and understanding the varied interests of this working-class district, which incudes Tampa, south St. Petersburg and a piece of northern Manatee County.

All of the candidates say the federal government needs to cut deficit spending. They would reduce government regulation to spur investment by the private sector. But Castellano speaks passionately and through firsthand experience about the need to grow small business, reduce the size of federal government and restore a sense of leadership to the country.

Tony Buntyn, a 49-year-old computer security engineer and colonel in the Air Force Reserves, resists confronting the serious issues. Mike Prendergast, 53, who left Tampa as a teenager for a long, commendable military career, confidently delivers sound bites about opposing health care reform and cracking down on illegal immigration. But he moved back to the district only two years ago — and it shows. Eddie Adams Jr., a 56-year-old residential designer, is inch-deep on the issues and looks to be courting the conservative fringe.

Castellano, a Navy veteran, has a record of community service and a down-to-earth approach his challengers cannot match. In the Republican primary for U.S. House District 11, the Times recommends Thomas C. Castellano."
-St. Petersburg Times
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"It is both an honor and privilege for the ACCA-FL Board of Directors to officially endorse Mr. Tommy Castellano in his bid for the House of Representatives - District 11. In addition to running for Congress, Tommy is also our ACCA-FL Immediate Past Chairman. With his strong sense of commitment to both his community and industry, Tommy is sure to be a leader who will bring honest change to Florida. I encourage you to visit www.castellanoforcongress.com to learn more about the candidate, as well as to hear of ways YOU can help this important election campaign."
- Phil London, ACCA-FL Chairman

"If you have not met Tommy yet you need to get this event and meet him! It is refreshing to meet a man of this caliber. A true honest and dependable statesman. What you see is what you get with Tommy not broken promises!"
- Jeffrey L Smith, Independent Financial Advisor

"Tom Castellano is an honest and successful business man and family man. He’s someone that understands how big government affects the lives of everyday people in the Tampa Bay Area, and he will bring “common sense” to Congress"
- David Caldevilla

"I, Frank Harber, endorse Tommy Castellano, because he is honost, hardworking, has owned his own business for many years, is a good family man and I honostly believe he will help his constituents as a member of Congress. I also believe he is intelligent and will make good choices in Congress. He will do his part to make this a better country and a better world and he will not forget who he represents in Congress."
- Frank Harber

"I’ve know Tommy Castellano for over 25 years. He is a dedicated hard working family man, who has always put the interest of others a head of his own. As a young man he enlisted in the Navy to defend his country in Vietnam, as a family man he raised his wife’s teenage sisters after the death of their mother and as our Congressman he will help lead us to a prosperous recovery. I am proud to have Tommy Castellano as a close friend and we will all be proud to call him our Congressman."
-Rick Caldevilla, President of Caldeco Mechanical Services, Inc.

"Tommy like most of us would rather be working his business and playing with his grandchildren. But Tommy has a calling. Tommy wants to save our country and leave a legacy of freedom to our future generations. I have spoken to all 4 Republican candidates and Tommy is THE ONE I know will not be bribed or pressured to lay down his principals. Tommy is an honorable man and just, decent, working family man. I am proud to know him as a person. Tommy helps the poor and has been a mentor to many. Tommy is a good, principled man who wiil fight for the American people. Madam Pelosi will not walk on Tommy. He will not let her or anyone walk on the heart of our country.......The Constitution. Vote for Tommy C for REAL CHANGE AND HOPE"
-Bill and Karen Bracken, Tampa, FL

"I, Andrew L. Massaro, endorse Tommy Castellano for US House of Representatives District 11 in the Republican primary on Aug. 24, 2010."
-Andrew Massaro

"The first time we heard of Tommy Castellano was at our 912 group meeting. There were 3 gentlemen there and they all were going to speak about themselves and why they were running for Congress. Two of them spoke and then another got up saying his name was Frank & he was Tommy Castellano's best friend from GA. He said Tommy had to be at a function tonight & he came to Tampa to help him with a few things and that is why he was there to tell us about Tommy; he did and that is why we are supporting Tommy. We knew if a best friend stepped in to speak for him, he was the man we needed to send to Washington. Of course after meeting him & Carol, we immediatley loved them. That is why we are in his volunteer group and we are constantly doing everything we can to get him there."
-Bill and Gail Frysinger

"Tommy Castellano is "Everyman." That is, he is one of us, the people. He has run a business for many years. He knows the joys of hiring and the woes of firing. He has helped others start in business. If we let the small businessmen and women do their jobs without government interference, much needed new jobs will be the result. Some of Tommy's goals are to get back to the basics of our Constitution, reduce federal spending, balance the budget, keep America safe, and to demand accountability from Congress. Tommy never met a stranger. I don't care who you are, Tommy will take the time to talk to you and get to know you. He is our "Bulldog." We need him in the House of Representatives, District 11. Vote for Tommy Castellano, you won't be sorry!"
-Betty Tisdale

"I'm proud to offer my endorsement to Thomas C. Castellano. Tommy is a principled small business owner, deeply rooted in our community. ‘Putting Accountability Back Into Government’ is exactly the grassroots approach needed to empower citizens, instead of government and special interest groups. He can be trusted to take on economic, social and environmental issues with integrity and a strong sense of responsibility. Tommy will be a true representative of the people, not a politician."
-Vienna Santisteban Fuente

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On August 24, 2010
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