OCALA, SEPT. 5, 2008 – “It is a pleasure to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Wholesaler-Distributor Political Action Committee (WDPAC) – the political arm of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) -- has voted to endorse your candidacy,” wrote Dirk Van Dongen, the President of NAW and Treasurer of WDPAC. The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors represents 40,000 wholesale distributor companies throughout the nation.

“Reinvigorating our economy is one of the nation’s top priorities, and I am committed to pursuing the policies that promote growth and new opportunities,” said Stearns. “I deeply appreciate the WDPAC’s recognition of my efforts to establish a stronger business climate in our nation.”