American Conservative Union Endorses Frontrunner Amanda Makki

The American Conservative Union (ACU) has endorsed Amanda Makki’s campaign in Florida’s 13th Congressional race. This endorsement speaks volumes to Amanda Makki’s tremendous grassroots momentum and financial power to unseat Charlie Crist. The American Conservative Union is the nation's oldest conservative grassroots organization and hosts The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) each year.

“Amanda Makki’s powerful story of escaping religious persecution and immigrating to the United States is what the American Dream is all about,” said Chairman Matt Schlapp. “Amanda’s remarkable drive and passion for working toward conservative policy solutions reflect the values and principles of the people of Florida’s 13th Congressional District. She is determined to fight against socialism, cut regulations that stifle economic growth, and expand job opportunities for all.

ACU is proud to endorse Amanda Makki for Congress and urges everyone in Florida’s 13th Congressional District to vote for her in this election.” - Matt Schlapp, Chairman American Conservative Union

“I am humbled to receive such a prestigious endorsement. Our campaign just hit the accelerator with the stamp of approval from one of the foundational organizations in the conservative movement,” said Makki. “This endorsement ensures Pinellas voters that a vote for Amanda Makki is a vote to ensure a conservative counterpunch to the radical Left in Washington. Our campaign is more motivated than ever to retire Charlie Crist!”

Amanda has outraised all her primary opponents with over $1 million and is currently leading in the polls by 8 points. She is one of only 23 candidates nationwide to have earned NRCC Young Guns “Contender Status”, and her grassroots movement has amassed a vast list of conservative endorsements, including:

• House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy
• Republican Whip Steve Scalise
• Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s and E-PAC
• Senator Joni Ernst, the first female combat veteran ever elected to the United States Senate
• Congressmen Michael Waltz (Lt. Colonel)
• Congressman Neal Dunn (Major)
• Combat veteran Robert O’Neill of the elite Navy SEAL Team 6, who shot Osama bin Laden
• Florida State Representative Jamie Grant
• Seminole City Councilor Thom Barnhorn
• Treasure Island Commissioner Tyler Payne
• Belleair Beach Mayor Joseph Manzo
• Belleair Bluffs Mayor Chris Arbutine 
• Treasure Island Mayor Larry Lunn

Please contribute now to Amanda Makki’s campaign to help flip this seat back to Republican control and to help her be one of the 17 candidates that will help take the gavel out of Nancy Pelosi’s hands and return the House back to Republican control this fall!