Campaign Evaluation: Brian Gibens (U.S. House, FL-19) - campaign ended

[Bryan]

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Candidate Name: Brian Gibens
Office Sought: U.S. House
Website: http://www.gibens4congress.com
Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/brian.gibens
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Giben...92315924227085


Candidate Profile: On the Issues
Civil Liberties: [Rating TBD]
Constitutional Issues: [Rating TBD]
Economic Issues: [Rating TBD]
Foreign Policy: [Rating TBD]
Social Issues: [Rating TBD]
Overall Issues Rating: [Rating TBD]

Race Profile: Competition & Demographics
State: Florida
District: 19th Congressional District
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Other Primary Candidates:
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Relevant poll numbers: None.
Overall Race Profile Rating: [Rating TBD]

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[compromise]

Incumbent is Trey Radel.

Trying to get him out is like trying to get Raul Labrador out, he's one of the good guys. I think it's very unproductive to go after our allies in Congress when the money and time would be better spent taking on the establishment and the Democrats.

[South Park Fan]

Incumbent is Trey Radel.

Trying to get him out is like trying to get Raul Labrador out, he's one of the good guys. I think it's very unproductive to go after our allies in Congress when the money and time would be better spent taking on the establishment and the Democrats.

It will be hard for him to get renominated after his cocaine scandal. Better to get behind a candidate that hasn't suffered a blow.

EDIT: Although after looking at the quality of this guy's website, it looks like Gibens would be an even bigger longshot than Radel. Best to just support the incumbent unless Connie Mack jumps in the race.