Florida Democrats Unite Behind Jeb [FL's Dem Leaders Dumping McLawyer]

www.jeb.org ^ | Sept. 26, 2002 | www.jeb.org

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Bov = Gov (OK, I am VERY tired!)

[sarasmom]

He is very popular.

People tend to like a man who does what he says he will do. I am truly torked the debate tomorrow will be one I must miss because CBS thinks it is AOK to not show it it Florida.

Some of us decided a while back that net access was more important than cable access!

Yes I admit, I am a "poor" Republican who must budget and make hard choices on where I spend my hard earned dollars.LOL!

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

This has been a real problem for the Dem Party - the southern Dems who keep voting GOP. I think some Dem Party press releases have said one of the party's biggest goals is to "take back the South." But these southern Dems seem happy to keep on voting: GOP.

I just wanted to see that again. (^:

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BTTT to your post #58. :)

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Re your post #63 - Yeah, you know, all this bickering in DC between the political parties is something I just don't see playing out with real voters. Real voters are just too busy in their lives, and don't have as much time to waste, like a lot politicians seem to have. :)

[windchime]

"To tell you the truth, seeing all these Dem leaders endorse Gov Bush is the first time in a very long time I have felt anything positive toward the Dem Party."

I think your statement expresses the feelings of a lot of people, me included. Many of these individuals are putting their state and its citizens before their party loyalty for the second time. This is an act not usually associated with the democrats.

It gives me a renewed sense of hope and makes me want to spell Rat with a small r. Thanks for the post!

[caltrop]

For what it's worth, I'm sure JEB agrees with you and thinks he's run a brilliant campaign. It's part of the reason I suspect he'll keep screwing up. Remember summer, if he'd stayed out of the Democratic primary he'd be running against Reno.

[PhiKapMom]

Thanks for this fantastic news! Made my evening!

[f.Christian]

bttt

[cksharks]

summer I just left the Alachua county elelction kickoff. The Guest of honor was none other than Lt Gov Brogan. What an entresting man. I was very surprised at the turn out of blacks. Also the Young Fl Republicans from the University of Fl. Very good was had by all. The good feelings were all around.

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For what it's worth, I'm sure JEB agrees with you and thinks he's run a brilliant campaign. It's part of the reason I suspect he'll keep screwing up. Remember summer, if he'd stayed out of the Democratic primary he'd be running against Reno.

I think Reno would have been his opponent too - had not the McLawyer Dems running those local election offices in Reno's biggest counties of support not thrown it to McLAwyer by failing to open the polling places.

On that point, we can agree.

As for Gov Bush's thoughts on his campaign, I have not asked him, FYI. But, I have enjoyed watching all his tv spots so far, and I expect more great spots to be forthcoming.

Also, whenever he can be, Gov Bush is out there on the campaign trail drawing big crowds, caltrop. BTW, I thought it somewhat ridiculous of McLawyer to demand a nonostop tour of FL with Gov Bush, since unlike McLAwyer, Gov Bush HAS A CURRENT JOB to do.

And, Gov Bush agreed to three debates. Wonder why CBS won't broadcast those debates throughout the state....could it be they saw the lackluster McLAwyer in the Dem Primary snooze fest aka debate? I still say Gov Bush will win it big, once the novelty of the candidate McLawyer wears off. And, I think Bob Kunst, the Dem the Dem Party loves to hate, may blow it for the Dems if the race turns out to be tight. the 1% Bob Kunst is getting may be all it takes to swing it for Gov Bush. Who knows. We'll see... .:)

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I just left the Alachua county elelction kickoff. The Guest of honor was none other than Lt Gov Brogan. What an entresting man. I was very surprised at the turn out of blacks. Also the Young Fl Republicans from the University of Fl. Very good was had by all. The good feelings were all around.

That's great news. Thanks for posting it, cksharks. BTW, for those lurkers who know nothing about Lt Gov Brogan, he is a former teacher, principal and superintendent, and knows a lot more about education than McLawyer's pick for a Lt Gov.

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Re your post #66 - It gives me a renewed sense of hope and makes me want to spell Rat with a small r. Thanks for the post!

Thanks for YOUR post. You summed up my feelings to a tee. I feel a renewed sense of hope when I see Dem leaders showing some common sense FOR A CHANGE. :)

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Re your post #68 - You're welcome! :)

[cksharks]

They just elected two Republicans to the city council in GAINSVILLE! That is like Dobson becoming mayor of Oakland.

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JD86, See above post from cksharks and tell your pals in Gainesville. :)

[Truth Addict]

Thanks for the ping!

It's reassuring to know that there are at least some Dems (even powerful and influential ones) who are willing to set aside party loyalty in order to support the man who is best for the state. I guess not all Dems are Rats!

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caltrop, In all seriousness - this is why Gov Bush deserves to win, in addition to his success in reforming education:

FL RANKS 3rd NATIONALLY IN FAVORABLE BUSINESS CLIMATE - Sept 2002

[windchime]

Sarasmom, a list of stations carrying the debate live are found on the link I'll provide below. If the stations aren't available to you or if you just want to join us here, we'll have a live thread on the debate (particulars on the thread link)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/756209/posts

Go Jeb!

[summer]

It's reassuring to know that there are at least some Dems (even powerful and influential ones) who are willing to set aside party loyalty in order to support the man who is best for the state....

BTTT. :)