Former Naval officer to challenge Matt Gaetz in upcoming GOP primary
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, who angered many of his Republican House colleagues with his challenges that led to former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s ouster, has drawn a former U.S. Navy pilot as an opponent in August’s GOP primary.
Former Capt. Aaron Dimmock, who now is a business consultant, filed paperwork last week to challenge Gaetz in the heavily Republican district that encompasses the western Florida Panhandle. It is home to Pensacola Naval Air Station and more than 93,000 veterans live in the area.
Dimmock’s campaign treasurer previously worked for American Patriots PAC, the committee McCarthy used to support his preferred candidates in the 2022 election. Dimmock’s campaign does not have a website, it has not issued a statement and did not respond to emails Tuesday seeking comment. Public records show he recently lived in Missouri.
According to Dimmock’s LinkedIn page, he teaches business executives how to lead with candor, which he describes as “the ability to give feedback in a way that shows people you care about them personally and are willing to challenge them directly.”
Related articles
Company wins court ruling to continue development of Michigan factory serving EV industry
GREEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A judge has ordered a Michigan community to stop blocking efforts to br2024-05-22Hamas leader arrives in Cairo to hold talks on Gaza truce
(Xinhua) 08:52, February 21, 2024GAZA, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Tuesday ar2024-05-22UN chief to convene with key donors to ensure continued support for Palestine refugees relief work
(Xinhua) 13:38, January 30, 2024UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Gut2024-05-227 killed, 18 injured in Ukrainian rocket attack on Russia's Belgorod
(Xinhua) 09:12, February 16, 2024MOSCOW, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- Seven people were killed and 18 others2024-05-22Bella Hadid goes braless in a thigh
She is one of America's most recognisable fashion models.And Bella Hadid continued to show why she i2024-05-22Michigan voters go to polls for 2024 U.S. presidential primary
(Xinhua) 10:04, February 28, 2024WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Voters went to the polls across Mic2024-05-22
atest comment