Deutch enters race for Wexler seat; consultants include Wexler’s top aide
by George Bennett | October 15th, 2009
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Deutch is expected to get Wexler’s backing in what could be a crowded Democratic race for the Palm Beach-Broward District 19 seat. Deutch said his consulting team includes Wexler’s chief of staff and political consultant, Eric Johnson. Another Wexler aide, Josh Rogin, was on hand for Deutch’s announcement.
Deutch said he might need to raise $2 million for the special election, which is expected in early 2010.
Former Broward Mayor Ben Graber has already announced his intent to run, as has Democrat Jose Ruiz. Also eyeing the race are West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel, Broward Mayor Stacy Ritter, state Sen. Jeremy Ring of Coral Springs and former state Rep. Irving Slosberg of Boca Raton.
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October 15th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Now we will see all the moving around. This is going to be fun.
October 16th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Can’t all these people get real jobs, run real businesses and lead productive lives? Must they all devote themselves to garnering power, making themselves feel important, and attending breakfasts with so-called constituents who, due to either age or some other condition, have nothing else to do?
The goal should be the reduction of gov’t, regaining individual liberty, and not the substitution of players and maintenance of the status quo.