Charlie Crist just picked up an interesting endorsement in his bid for U.S. Senate: state Senate Minority Leader Al Lawson
of Tallahassee. Lawson, who just narrowly lost a primary race against
Congressman Allen Boyd, would be the most high-profile Democrat to
endorse Crist's independent bid over Democratic Congressman Kendrick Meek.
Other Democrats include two lawmakers from South Florida, Ari Porth and Maria Sachs, as well as St. Petersburg Rep. Darryl Rouson.
From a Crist campaign statement: "Florida desperately needs an
independent Senator in Washington who will fight for good jobs and
economic opportunity, a quality education for every child, and Social
Security for all of our seniors regardless of what the political party
bosses want," said Senator Lawson. "Charlie Crist will be exactly that
Senator, and I am proud to endorse his candidacy."
“I am honored by the support of Senate Democratic Leader Al
Lawson,” said Governor Crist. “Senator Lawson has been a champion for
working families for his entire career, whether it be fighting for jobs,
the environment, or good schools. I look forward to working with him
when I’m elected to the United States Senate."
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