Jake Rush
| Jacob A. "Jake" Rush | |
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Republican nominee for U.S. House, Florida, District 3 |
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| Opponent(s) | Theodore Scott "Ted" Yoho |
| Incumbent | Theodore Scott "Ted" Yoho |
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| Citizenship | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Rush |
| Children | 1 |
| Parents | Robert A. and Kristy Rush |
| Residence | Gainesville, Florida |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Jacob A. Rush, also known as Jake Rush, is an American attorney known for challenging incumbent Theodore Scott "Ted" Yoho for the United States House of Representatives seat for Florida's 3rd congressional district in 2014.
Rush announced his candidacy on March 24, 2014, with a two-day series of announcements in different Florida towns.
Stephen Colbert, a comedian, satirically described Rush as a "staunch conservative, a free-market capitalist, small government, walk softly and carry a big stick kind of guy." Colbert also stated that Rush "is running on a platform of traditional marriage, strict constitutionalism, strong national defense, and repealing Obamacare", which Rush agreed was true.
Rush had three main points he listed running on, being:
Rush characterized himself as a "straight shooter" and a conservative Republican.
John Konkus, of the GOP consulting firm Jamestown Associates, served as Rush's media adviser. Alex Patton of Ozean Media served as campaign adviser.
Rush was endorsed by the Conservative Party of Florida, a reversal of their endorsement of incumbent Ted Yoho in the last election cycle.
Previously, Rush worked as a Sheriff's deputy at the Alachua County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Steve Oelrich. While in that position, part of Rush's roles were to investigate D.U.I.s. Rush returned to the force after law school, still at the A.S.O., as a volunteer reserve deputy.
As of mid 2014, Rush works for his fathers firm, the Law Office of Robert A. Rush, otherwise known as Rush & Glassman. His emphasis of law is defending stand-your-ground laws, civil litigation, constitutional law and automobile accidents.
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