Summary
Republican Joe Strada, a wealthy entrepreneur with a HVAC, electrical, and plumbing company employing 4,000 people, is running for Florida’s 11th congressional district. He claims his success represents the American Dream and emphasizes the value of trade careers over traditional higher education. Strada argues for more government support for trade schools and criticizes Washington, D.C. for creating barriers for small businesses. He faces Democrat James Pericola in the general election.
Our Reading
As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Strada talks about his past as a handyman, now a wealthy businessman.
He promotes trade schools and criticizes student debt and government rules.
He claims to want to help others succeed, just as he did.
His son’s death in 2018 is mentioned, but not explained.
Author: Evan Null
