Politics
Surnow has described himself as a supporter of the Republican Party, donating money to the campaign of Rick Santorum, Rudy Giuliani's presidential campaign and expressing particular admiration for former President Ronald Reagan. He is also a close friend of conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh. Surnow is a self-described "isolationist" and has stated that he has "no faith in nation building." He is the owner of an American flag that flew over Baghdad during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, which was sent to him as a gift from one of the regiments stationed there.
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