Tampa - Former State Senator John Grant endorsed Bob McCann for State Representative, District 67 today.

"Bob McCann's is exactly the kind of man we need representing us," said Senator John Grant. "Bob's medical and legal background gives him a skill set that is rare in government. His leadership ability and independent thinking will serve the constituents of District 67 and all of Florida well," continued Grant.

"I am honored to have Senator Grant on my team," said Bob McCann. "He and I share the same vision for a strong economy, efficient government, affordable health care (especially protecting Florida's seniors and children) and quality education."

John Grant was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1980 and then to the Florida Senate in 1986. Grant served on the faculties of The University of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida teaching law, government and politics.

Senator John Grant joins a growing list of Bob McCann supporters including Hillsborough County Commissioner Mark Sharpe and Representatives Ed Homan and Ronald "Doc" Renuart.

Bob McCann lives in Bradenton with his wife Rosemarie. Bob McCann is a native of Chicago and served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 through 1979. After completing his naval service, he attended college on the G.I. Bill and went on to graduate from medical school at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri in 1988.

In addition to being a practicing emergency room physician, Bob serves as an adjunct professor of family medicine at LECOM-Bradenton (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) and is a practicing attorney working in the area of medical laws.

State House District 67 covers southern Hillsborough County as well as eastern Manatee and Sarasota Counties and will be open in 2010. Bob McCann is a registered Republican. The primary election is scheduled for August 24, 2010 and the general election will be held on November 2, 2010.

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