With Florida Democrats still lacking a credible candidate for the chief financial officer election, state Sen. Al Lawson is being urged to drop his bid for Congress and switch to that race.Lawson confirmed that Party Chairwoman Karen Thurman previously asked him to consider the CFO spot. Since then, many lobbyists and state insurance industry leaders have joined the unofficial “Draft Lawson” campaign.
Although a recent poll shows Lawson slightly ahead of his Blue Dog Congressional opponent, Allen Boyd, the race is sure to be expensive and bruising for a party trying to fundraise during a recession.
State Senate President Jeff Atwater is the frontrunner for the GOP’s CFO nomination. He’s already raised more than $1M for the race.
Lawson said, while he's flattered by the statewide interest he's still focused on running for Congress.
hey boy, hey little negro, here's a great opportunity for y.
ReplyDeleteDon't run for congress where you can do some real damage in the country and help out the folks in your district (incl. FAMU).
Just sit over here boy and run for CFO where you're already $1Million behind the GOP candidate in a Republican state with a fired up Republican/Libertarian base.
Lawson, don't fall for the okey-doke. They want you out of state senate and out of the way for congress. Easiest call all day.
This means WE;ve gotta ge his ase roaring NOW. or he'll have to take the bait. It may be a great pre-gubernatorial post though.
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