Jefferson City, Missouri -The campaign of Republican gubernatorial candidate John Brunner today announced Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has endorsed John Brunner for Governor of Missouri.

Issuing the endorsement and encouraging Missourians to support John Brunner, Sen. Paul said:

John is a true patriot, who will fight for you when he gets elected as governor. We are a nation in dire need of a new direction. As governor, John Brunner will be a principled, constitutional conservative who will fight to make that happen. As a veteran, a successful businessman, and a true friend, I know John will make a tremendously positive difference in the state of Missouri. Today I’m asking every Missourian to vote for John Brunner, and I’m asking you to support his campaign with your most generous possible contribution. I’m standing with John Brunner, and I hope you will, too.

"I am honored to have the endorsement of an American patriot like Sen. Rand Paul," John Brunner said. "We share a common vision rooted in the principles of liberty. Just as Sen. Paul continues the fight against big government and the status quo in the US Senate, Missouri's next governor must be prepared on day one to lead from the front to defend our Constitution and embrace our entire Bill of Rights. My oath of office as a US Marine has no expiration date - I am ready to lead. I believe we can take our country back, one state at a time, and it begins right here in Missouri."