Former Hillsborough County Commissioner and professional wrestler Brian Blair ended speculation this afternoon that he would attempt to revisit his 2008 race against Kevin Beckner by announcing that he will not be a candidate next year, and instead is endorsing Margaret Iucalano in the GOP district six race in 2012.
In a press release, Blair says that he has given "serious thought" to running again for the district wide seat he lost in a bitterly contested race in '08. But at the end of the day, he's opting to support Iuculano, who made news recently with a vitriolic fundraising letter where she accused Beckner of trying to bring a "San Francisco liberal" style of government to Hillsborough County.
Blair said that "Margaret has a compelling personal story and her family values, coupled with hands on business experience, make her the type of leader I believe would best serve the important interests of our citizens on the Board of County Commissioners.”
