Rader sticking to state Senate race
by Michael C. Bender | December 5th, 2009State Rep. Kevin Rader, D-Delray Beach, released this statement today:
“In response to The Palm Beach Post article today regarding my political plans, I want to set the record straight.
“I have been and will continue to be 100 percent committed to running for the State Senate in District 27. I love the people I have met during this campaign and I believe I will be the best at representing this diverse and dynamic district.
“While it is true that I have had a number of discussions with Democratic Party leaders related to simplifying and accommodating democratic primaries in the various races, it appears that these conversations have taken on a life of their own.
“Let me be clear: I am convinced more than ever that I will best serve the people of Florida as the Senator from the 27th District. I am in it to win it.”
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December 5th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
So it appears Rader is not only a flip flopper but a liar as well.
His conversations didn’t “…take on a life of their own…” He was calling anyone who would listen saying he was pulling out of this race.
Rader just wants a senate seat - any senate seat. He doesn’t care about the people or the district.
Go back to your south county house district where you belong Rader. You aren’t fit for the Senate and District 27 deserves better than this.
December 5th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Guess the big democrat honchos didn’t get their way. The crap machine needs some new oil.
December 5th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Burker and his trial lawyer cronies tried to push the story and muscle out Rader because they know they have no chance at beating Kevin.
Go Rader, keep this Senate seat in Palm Beach County.
December 5th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
We currently have a great Senator in Dave Aronberg. I want great representation and it appears to me that indecisive Rader isn’t capable of filling Aronberg’s shoes. How can anyone trust what he says?
December 5th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
I see you have Burt Aaronson in your pocket. That makes me know how to for against you.
December 5th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
So many choices, so much confusion. Maybe Deutch will lose and everyone will stay where they are.
December 5th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
I hope Tara Laxer, chief of staff runs for the Senate Seat. She more qualified than any other candidate between Rader and that crazy one. If they really want change..they should start with their party first!
December 5th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
The only way Deutch will loose is if he backs Sachs or RAder. He is best if he stays out of the race for his seat. I do like Tara though I heard her speak and she knows what she is talking about policy.
She better run! South County needs some saving.
December 6th, 2009 at 7:10 am
Aronberg was ok as a Senator,
Who is Rader?
Chief of Staff to Deutch must be good but is she player with Aaronson & Wexler too?
If so she too may have a problem.
December 6th, 2009 at 7:12 am
Anyone having to do with Wexler or the Aaroson group you know you have trouble.
1) Wexler just sells books
2) Wexler abandoned those he represented, didn’t count their votes, does not live here and just screams to hear his own voice.
3) Aarronson like Bobby is a criminal
December 7th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Does he even live in 27? Sounds to me like Rader is just looking for any Senate seat, and sure 30 is easier in the General, but I guess he thinks 27 is easier in the Primary because he is an East Coast candidate.
Of course his opportunism will risk the dems chances of holding 14 senate seats, you know the number needed to keep a possible Gov. Sink an actual force.
Pete Burkert can appeal to West Coast center right voters, just like Sen. Aronberg. Rader is NOT going to pull the same votes Aronberg pulled on the west coast, it just wont happen.
Rader needs to keep his political opportunistic self in the seat he is in, who knows maybe with a 2nd term in the State House he might ACTUALLY DO Something?!