One of the most interesting things about campaigning all over the State are the people you meet on a regular basis. I have met poor people, rich people, hispanic people, african american people, white people, retired people, talented people, business people, polite people, rude people, young people, dedicated people, open minded people, died in the wool republican people, blind faith democrat people, independently minded people, religious people, apathetic people, and yes passionate people.

When you speak to over ten thousand people yourself, you hear it all. I have greatly appreciated the many ideas I have been given by those who are concerned about the future of this country. Your contributions can be seen in my platform. I will never claim to have all the answers. I am not perfect, but I will always strive to provide solutions as your next U.S. Senator from the great State of Florida.

Today I wanted the opportunity to share with you an email we received from a gracious man who has been on our newsletter list. Below you will see a copy of his letter to our campaign that is unedited and untouched. After reading this email many will wonder why my campaign is publishing it’s content. The answer to your questions are very simple. This concern that Mr. Liverette brings up in his commentary for this race, is an argument I have heard just about everyday since I started this race. Here is his letter.

Bernie,

Thank you for running for U.S. Senate

However, it would be better not to split votes.  Marco Rubio has a better chance of winning and I’m sure you know that.  Drop out and help Rubio take the Senate away from Charlie.  Your candidacy will help Crist win.  We cannot have that.  I am not affiliated with the Rubio campaign.  I’m just a concerned citizen who can see the hand-writing on the wall.

Jerry Liverette
Dunnellon, FL

What is my response to this letter and to many of you who share Mr. Liverette’s opinion?

Marco Rubio is not a Conservative. Nor is he a person willing to “take on the liberal Obama agenda”, as he so often says. But this is not my opinion. This “accusation” is based on facts and Mr. Rubio’s own record. If all of you are still reading I would like to give you some facts to back up this strong statement. Below are some glaring differences between myself and Mr. Rubio.

1. I believe in the God given Right to Life! I believe that life begins at conception. For this reason I support the Personhood Amendment, (which ascribes life at the point of conception), Mr. Rubio refuses to support the Personhood Amendment. For proof go to http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2009/09/personhood_amendment_could_out.php
2. I will fight and oppose Obama’s and Pelosi’s Cap & Trade at any cost. While speaker of the Florida House Mr. Rubio Co-sponsored a Cap & Trade bill for Florida.  For proof go to http://www.miamiherald.com/2009/12/11/1376504/marco-rubio-accused-of-switching.html
3. I believe like Glenn Beck that a return to God and the Constitution are the remedies for the serious problems this country faces. That is why I signed Glenn Beck’s 912 Pledge. Mr. Rubio has not signed the 912 pledge and many Conservatives are wondering why. For proof go to http://912candidates.org/fl/

My friends I could go on and on. These are just three areas where someone claiming to be a Conservative has NO EXCUSE! I am running because I believe we are past the issue of winning and losing, but instead should be asking what is RIGHT and WRONG. Don’t get me wrong I am in this to WIN! I have traveled to ninety-four cities so far and I have personally spoken to over ten thousand people. But I will not quit and support a man whose only interest seems to be winning at any cost, even at the cost of our Constitution. I will not support one Liberal of a lesser caliber to win over a Liberal of greater caliber, and speaking of caliber I am the only U.S. Senate Candidate that offers more than lip service to the 2nd Amendment. I am a proud Concealed Weapons Permit holder and also a member of Florida Open Carry.

So what does all this boil down to? Will votes given to me cause Crist to win? No, they will not! This is a five way race and of those five I am the only qualified candidate who will truly represent the Conservative Floridian, the average Floridian, You!

God Bless all of you and may He guide you in the choices you make!

Bernie DeCastro, U.S. Senate Candidate 2010

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