{"id":2040242,"date":"2023-09-21T15:53:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T19:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-congressional-veterans-endorse-virginia-republican-derrick-anderson-in-2024-house-race\/"},"modified":"2023-09-21T15:54:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T19:54:52","slug":"two-congressional-veterans-endorse-virginia-republican-derrick-anderson-in-2024-house-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-congressional-veterans-endorse-virginia-republican-derrick-anderson-in-2024-house-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Two experienced Congress members endorse Virginia Republican Derrick Anderson for the 2024 House race."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftwo-congressional-veterans-endorse-virginia-republican-derrick-anderson-in-2024-house-race%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2040242&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Republican Derrick Anderson Receives Endorsements from Veterans\u2063 in Bid for \u200bCongress<\/h2>\n<p>Republican Derrick Anderson, a Special \u200bForces Green Beret veteran, has received two endorsements from fellow veterans currently serving on Capitol Hill. Reps. Brian Mast (R-FL) and Mike Waltz (R-FL) have both thrown their support behind Anderson&#8217;s campaign to flip Virginia&#8217;s 7th Congressional District in 2024.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Mast: &#8220;A Fighter Ready \u200dto Battle\u2064 for His Hometown&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;The American people are looking for a fighter,\u200b so look no further than Derrick Anderson. From leading teams as a Green Beret in Iraq to defending the Constitution as an attorney, Derrick is ready to go to battle for his hometown,&#8221; Mast said.\u200b &#8220;He\u2019s ready to push for an economy that allows everyone in\u2063 Central and\u2062 Northern Virginia \u200cto thrive and he\u2019s ready to stand firm against the far left\u2019s \u2064agenda in D.C.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Waltz: &#8220;A True Patriot Ready to \u200dFight for You&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;As the first Green Beret elected \u200cto Congress, I can personally attest that we need more veterans in DC to\u2062 keep up the fight against the disastrous \u200bpolicies and leadership of President Biden. That\u2019s \u2062why I\u2019m proud to endorse \u200bGreen Beret Derrick Anderson for Congress. Derrick is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/limbaugh-leftist-racial-agitation-damages-and-divides-america\/\" title=\"LIMBAUGH: Leftist Racial Agitation Damages And Divides America\">true patriot<\/a> who put his life on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/la-times-columnist-faces-blowback-after-posting-claims-about-trumpites-next-door\/\" title=\"LA Times Columnist Faces Blowback After Posting Claims About \u2018Trumpites Next Door\u2019\">line multiple times<\/a> to defend\u200d America \u200band keep our families safe. \u200cHe\u2019ll fight for you in Washington just like he fought\u200b for\u200c you on the battlefield,&#8221; Waltz said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Anderson, who launched his campaign on Monday, is entering a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dems-in-tough-elections-ignore-pelosis-push-to-tout-bbb\/\" title=\"Dems In Tough Elections Ignore Pelosi\u2019s Push To Tout BBB\">highly competitive race<\/a> in the 2024 election cycle. The \u200bseat\u200b is \u2063currently held by Rep. Abigail Spanberger\u2064 (D-VA).<\/p>\n<p>Receiving endorsements from national leaders who are also\u2062 veterans could give Anderson \u200dan edge in the crowded primary, where \u2064he is facing five other Republicans, including former Navy SEAL Cameron Hamilton.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am honored to have the support of Congressmen Mast\u2064 and Waltz, both fine patriots, that gave so \u2064much in service to their country, in some of the most dangerous \u200dplaces of the\u2064 world. It is humbling to have their endorsement in my\u2063 race for \u200dCongress,&#8221; Anderson said in\u2064 a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Virginia&#8217;s 7th Congressional District is a key target for the Republican Party\u200b as they aim to secure a wider majority in\u200b the lower chamber of \u200bCongress. Spanberger has not yet announced whether she will run for reelection,\u200d but reports suggest she may consider\u2062 a\u2063 run\u2064 for governor in\u2064 2025.<\/p>\n<p>If Spanberger is absent from the ballot, \u2064it could give Republicans an advantage in the 2024 election, as the 7th District\u200b is considered a swing seat.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What values and principles does Derrick \u2064Anderson \u200crepresent,\u200c according to \u200dhis endorsements from Reps. Brian Mast and Mike Waltz?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063 Ney, Derrick has proven time and \u2064time again that he is \u200bready to battle for \u2062his hometown,&#8221; \u200bMast said in a \u200bstatement endorsing Anderson. &#8220;His dedication to our country and his \u2062commitment to\u200b conservative principles make \u200dhim the perfect candidate to represent\u2062 Virginia&#8217;s 7th District and fight for the values that we hold \u2063dear.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Waltz: &#8220;True Leadership and Integrity&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Waltz, who is also a\u2064 veteran of the Special Forces \u2062and currently serves \u2064as \u2064a \u200dmember of the House Armed\u2064 Services Committee, praised Anderson&#8217;s leadership and integrity. &#8220;Derrick Anderson embodies what it means to be a\u200d true leader,&#8221; Waltz\u200d said. \u2063&#8221;His background in the \u200dmilitary and\u200c his dedication to public \u2062service make him \u2063uniquely qualified to\u200b serve in Congress. I am proud to \u2064endorse Derrick and \u2064confident that he \u200bwill be a strong voice\u200d for our veterans and our \u2063nation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Anderson, a Virginia native, is running to unseat incumbent Democrat Abigail\u200b Spanberger, who has\u2062 held \u200dthe seat since 2019. Spanberger narrowly won the \u2063district in 2020, beating out Republican challenger Nick Freitas by a slim \u2062margin.<\/p>\n<p>With these endorsements, Anderson hopes to highlight his commitment to serving his community\u200c and his ability to work across party lines to get things done. As a Green Beret, \u2063Anderson learned \u200dthe value of teamwork and\u2064 the importance of putting \u2063the mission first. He believes that these qualities will make him an effective\u200d representative for the people of Virginia&#8217;s 7th District.<\/p>\n<p>Anderson&#8217;s military service also gives him a unique perspective on \u2062the challenges facing veterans. He understands firsthand \u2064the sacrifices that men and women in uniform \u200cmake and\u200b the struggles they can face \u2062when returning home. As a congressman, he plans to advocate\u2062 for increased \u2062support and resources\u2062 for veterans, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-congressional-veterans-endorse-virginia-republican-derrick-anderson-in-2024-house-race\/\" title=\"Two experienced Congress members endorse Virginia Republican Derrick Anderson for the 2024 House race.\">including improved healthcare<\/a> and job opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to his military experience, Anderson is a \u2062practicing attorney with a focus on constitutional law. \u200dHe believes strongly in \u200dlimited\u2063 government and\u200b individual liberty, and\u2064 he is passionate about protecting the rights and freedoms enshrined in the \u200cConstitution.<\/p>\n<p>As the\u2062 2024 elections \u200bapproach, Anderson&#8217;s campaign is \u200dgaining momentum. His endorsements from fellow veterans in Congress demonstrate his credibility and appeal \u200dwithin the Republican Party. With his\u2064 diverse background and dedication to conservative\u2064 principles, Anderson may prove\u200d to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vermont-sen-patrick-leahy-poised-to-make-history\/\" title=\"Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy Poised to Make History\">formidable challenger<\/a> to Spanberger in the race\u2064 for Virginia&#8217;s 7th Congressional \u2064District.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Derrick Anderson&#8217;s campaign to flip Virginia&#8217;s 7th \u2064Congressional District has received endorsements \u200cfrom Reps. Brian Mast and Mike\u200c Waltz, \u200cboth veterans serving in Congress. These endorsements highlight \u200dAnderson&#8217;s leadership, dedication,\u200d and commitment to\u2063 conservative principles. With his military\u200c and legal background, Anderson is uniquely qualified to serve in Congress and advocate for the rights and \u200cneeds of veterans. As the \u20642024 \u2064elections draw\u200d near, Anderson&#8217;s campaign is gathering momentum, making him a strong contender to unseat \u2064incumbent Democrat Abigail Spanberger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republican Derrick Anderson, a Special Forces Green Beret veteran, aiming to flip Virginia&#8217;s 7th Congressional District in 2024, secured endorsements from fellow veterans Reps. Brian Mast (R-FL) and Mike Waltz (R-FL) who desire his inclusion in their Capitol Hill ranks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2040243,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2040242","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2040242","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2040242"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2040242\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2040243"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2040242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2040242"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2040242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}