Joe Strada skipped college and went from working in a bowling alley to building one of Florida’s biggest HVAC, electric and plumbing companies. Now the centimillionaire Republican wants to take “Strada speed” to Congress.
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A uniquely American story. Love it! 🇺🇸
Just what we need, ANOTHER millionaire Republican in DC….
Also, U forgot to mention Rick Scott made his fortune by committing the largest medicaid fraud in US History, paid a tiny fine, kept over $150M, used $40M to campaign for Governor, then won.
I think he kept $400M
I’m not impressed
I’m sure he’ll definitely concern himself with the common person. Strong work yet again FL.
Oh no an entrepreneur very scary
I want to meet him i live in Sweden how can i fly and book me to him