Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam is in the running to be Florida’s next governor.

The Republican candidate picked up a big endorsement past week from House Speaker Richard Corcoran.

In an interview with Political Connection’s Al Ruechel, Putman talks about a number of topics, including why he’s running for governor.

“I believe Floridians want a governor who knows Florida, who knows Florida best,” Putnam said. “Every corner of our state, not just parts with their own interstate exits and will always put Florida first. That’s what this campaign is all about. It’s a Florida first agenda.”

Putnam also discussed education issues in the state.

“I believe we need to restore vocational and technical and career training to our middle schools and our high schools and support our state colleges who have been given the short shrift for the last several years,” he said.

To hear some of Putnam’s responses, watch the video above.

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