B.J. Lawson, a medical doctor and Republican challenging incumbent Rep. David Price in the 4th District, has been endorsed by two GOP doctors in Congress.
Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and Rep. Ron Paul of Texas said Lawson, if elected, could help them roll back health care reform.
"As physicians, we have sworn to uphold the Hippocratic Oath — putting patients first, and above all else, doing no harm," Coburn said, according to a statement released by the Lawson campaign. "As public servants, we swear to uphold the United States Constitution and protect the freedoms of the American people. Dr. Lawson will stand with me in the United States Congress in support of these sacred principles."
"B.J. will be a stalwart defender of the Constitution and individual liberties," said Paul, who ran for president as a representative of the GOP's Libertarian wing. "In 2008, I supported his campaign because he was talking about the Constitution, limited government and reducing our global police force, I encourage everyone to stand with me in supporting him again in 2010. We need more people of Dr. Lawson's caliber in Washington.”
