Rick Harrison

Anyone that has seen "Pawn Stars" knows that my family’s third-generation business, World Famous Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, has a knack for telling what’s real and what’s fake. And we know a good investment when we see one.

In 2016, there is no shortage of politicians that will say or do anything to get elected. But Marco Rubio is the real deal, and I am proud to endorse him to be president of the United States. Marco stands head and shoulders above the rest. He will not only undo the damage caused by President Obama, but he has laid out detailed, positive plans to cut taxes, fix our outdated education system and keep our country safe. And perhaps most importantly, he is far and away our best chance to beat Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders this November and turn our country around.

It is often said that small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and for good reason. Here in Nevada, over 414,000 workers are employed by small businesses. I want a president who will not just protect small businesses from Washington politicians, but who will help create the conditions for more job creation and higher wages.

That’s why I’m so excited about Marco’s plan for a New American Century. Today, small businesses can face taxes of over 40 percent. Marco’s plan will cut taxes to 25 percent and ensure that big corporations aren’t favored over businesses on Main Street. It will allow businesses to write off every dollar that they invest. The result will be millions of new jobs, higher economic growth and less power in Washington.

And then there’s Obamacare. This horrible law is causing health care costs for millions of consumers and businesses to skyrocket. I’ve seen it firsthand at our business. Our costs have gone up, but coverage has gotten worse for my employees. While every Republican says they want to repeal Obamacare, Marco is the only candidate that has done anything about it. He led the fight to stop an Obamacare bailout of insurance companies – and won. He has also laid out a plan for replacing Obamacare that will give small businesses flexibility instead of new government mandates.

President Obama’s regulations are hurting small businesses that don’t have the resources to comply with them like big corporations do. One estimate found that federal regulations cost over $2 trillion per year. That is unacceptable, and Marco has a plan to hold bureaucrats accountable for the out-of-control red tape that seems to never end.

Marco’s education plan begins with recognizing that four-year college doesn’t always make sense for every high school graduate, and importantly, that we must promote vocational training. Marco is an outspoken opponent of Common Core and believes that families and local communities should control education policy, not Washington bureaucrats.

So what makes Marco unique? The answer is simple: he knows the issues, he has a plan to fix our country, and above all, he is the only candidate that can – and will – beat Democrats in November and get our country back on track. As a business owner, conservative, and an American worried about the direction of our country, I proudly endorse Marco Rubio.

Rick Harrison is co-owner of Las Vegas' World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop.