SaysWho? Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Val Demings to run for Senate against Rubio - POLITICO WWW.POLITICO.COM The Orlando Democrat was on Joe Biden’s shortlist as a possible running mate in 2020. Quote A top adviser to Demings compared her personal biography to Rubio this way: “She’s the daughter of a maid and a janitor who became the first Black woman police chief in Orlando. He’s the son of a maid and a bartender who’s a career politician.” The adviser said that Demings, who has grown increasingly critical of GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis, ultimately became more frustrated with Senate Republicans under Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and their “obstruction.” “If I had to point to one thing, I think it's the Covid bill and the way Republicans voted against it for no good reason,” the adviser said. “That really helped push her over the edge. She also had this huge fight with [Ohio Republican Rep.] Jim Jordan and it brought that into focus. This fight is in Washington and it’s the right fight for her to continue.” The adviser left some wiggle room for Demings to change course, saying there was a “98.6 percent chance” that she would ultimately challenge Rubio. By running for Senate, Demings leaves the gubernatorial field to Rep. Charlie Crist and state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who is expected to announce a bid soon. Quote “Val is an impressive and formidable candidate whose potential entrance would make the race against Rubio highly competitive,” said a national Democrat with knowledge of the party’s strategy on Senate races. Demings’ plans could put her on a crash course with three other Orlando-area Democrats: Rep. Stephanie Murphy, former Rep. Alan Grayson and former prosecutor Aramis Ayala. Others who are thinking of running or declared are Aramis Ayala (former state attorney with network of liberal donors), Alan Grayson (progressive firebrand but was accused of domestic violence), Allen Ellison (progressive black Democrat who lost his congressional race in 2018 and 2020 but has amassed a Twitter following of 100k since announcing his run against Rubio), Stephanie Murphy (Vietnamese congresswoman who fled Vietnam and is a moderate who keeps winning her competitive central Florida district after flipping it by beating a 12-term incumbent in 2016). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhyteboar Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Imagine voting for Marco Rubio. He's like if Pinocchio asked the genie to turn him into a Men's Warehouse suit. Tree roots are more charismatic than him. He makes The Big Bang Theory look cool and cutting edge. Look at this fucking guy. Even Mormons think he is boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 31 minutes ago, thewhyteboar said: Imagine voting for Marco Rubio. He's like if Pinocchio asked the genie to turn him into a Men's Warehouse suit. Tree roots are more charismatic than him. He makes The Big Bang Theory look cool and cutting edge. Look at this fucking guy. Even Mormons think he is boring. I’ve tried twice to stop him. Hopefully I succeed next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 It's early but oof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 We’re doomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uaarkson Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Dear Atlantic Ocean/Gulf of Mexico: you can finish off Florida any time now thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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