Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) just received major endorsements from Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper in his run for U.S. Senate.
The endorsements come as the Collins Campaign travels across Georgia to appeal to voters.
What do these endorsements mean for the Collins Campaign? Sen. Scott’s endorsement of Rep. Collins represents a national interest in the outcome of this senatorial election. Republicans from across the country are invested in seeing Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) unseated.
On the other hand, Commissioner Harper’s endorsement of Rep. Collins represents a growing state interest in the outcome of this election. Commissioner Harper represents Georgia Republicans, but he also represents the agricultural sector and their investment in this election.
What key figures had to say:
- Sen. Rick Scott in his endorsement: “Senator Rick Scott here from Florida. I’m here to support Mike. I like Mike Collins, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. I’m a business guy. He’s a business guy. He passed the Laken Riley Act. That’s a big deal. He works across the aisle. That’s a big deal. He gets things done. He’s a business guy. He’s result-oriented. I like Mike.”
- Commissioner Tyler J Harper in his endorsement: “Hey everybody, this is Tyler Harper. I’m here with Congressman Mike Collins and just wanted to take an opportunity to tell y’all how much it’s been a great opportunity to work with him as Commissioner of Agriculture. Working to promote, protect, and advance policies that support our state’s No. 1 industry, which is agriculture. It’s over a hundred billion-dollar industry supporting the farm families that fuel that industry, but also consumers, ensuring that our food supply is safe and secure. Congressman Collins, thank you for that, and I know you’ll continue to support our No. 1 industry moving forward.”
Further Context: Rep. Collins thanked both figures for their support and pledged to continue working alongside them as a U.S. Senator.
He first committed to continue working for Georgia’s growers and producers and then expressed his optimism about working with figures like Sen. Scott in the future.
