Rich tapped to head Senate Dems in 2010
by Dara Kam | March 4th, 2009
Nan Rich was designated the leader of the Senate Democratic caucus this morning, becoming the first woman to be tapped to the post by her peers. She’ll succeed Democratic Leader Al Lawson in 2010.
Rich, who lives in Weston, is known as a tenacious fighter for the poor, seniors and children, and especially for sick individuals who can’t afford to pay for health care.
Several Senate colleagues referred to Rich as “intense.”
Lawson reflected about what it was like to be caught in the middle of Rich and Sen. Arthenia Joyner, also known for her bulldog-like persistence on certain issues.
“A piece of fresh meat between bloodhounds,” Lawson, D-Tallahassee, joked.
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