Senate Dem leader endorses indie Crist in U.S. Senate race
by Dara Kam | September 2nd, 2010
Snubbing U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, Senate Democratic Leader Al Lawson endorsed independent Gov. Charlie Crist in his bid for U.S. Senate.
Lawson, who is black, is backing Crist, whom Democrat Meek, a black former state lawmaker who served with Lawson in the Florida House, is targeting as his primary opponent in their race against former House Speaker Marco Rubio, the GOP nominee.
Lawson’s endorsement Thursday also comes after state Democrats rallied throughout the state touting party unity after Meek’s whopping victory over Democratic rival Jeff Greene, a Palm Beach County billionaire, in last week’s primary election.
“Florida desperately needs an independent Senator in Washington who will fight for good jobs and economic opportunity, a quality education for every child, and Social Security for all of our seniors regardless of what the political party bosses want,” Lawson said in a press release issued by Crist’s campaign. “Charlie Crist will be exactly that Senator, and I am proud to endorse his candidacy.”
Lawson lost his own stab at going to Washington in the primary election last week in an attempt to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Allen Boyd.
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September 2nd, 2010 at 3:14 pm
That is why your ass lost..so happy you do while you allowed to fund antichoice billboards…you have never been a leader just a loser..see you!
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Yes…and your verbal attack today on Jennifer was unnecessarily harsh and condescending. What has happened to you?
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Not a big fan, but at least he has the bal_s to do what he thinks is right.
A vote for Meek is a vote for Rubio.
GET SMART !!!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:53 pm
They’re just making it that much easier for Marco The Man.
Silly little liberals
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:11 pm
If he thinks Choo Choo Charlie is an Independent-there is a bridge in Brooklyn that’s up for sale. Charlie
is looking like a Democrat everyday. Did
Mr. Lawson meet Charlie’s Magic 8 Ball?
May be Choo Choo can show him-it has magical spells-just what Charlie needs
don’t you think? I wonder who really needs to be dealing in reality? HELP US!
THERE IS NO ONE IN SOUTH FLORIDA WORTH
VOTING FOR…WE ARE DOOMED!
September 2nd, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Give em hell Charlie!
Maria Sachs is my hero!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Sachs is known in her district as the dumbest legislator. She has been a republican for years and is terrified of Skidmore.
Sachs can’t keep staff either all 20 plus are waiting for her to run with opposition to work for the opposition.
Yes Irv is going to serve….after she falls
September 2nd, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Al,
You’ve got some explaining to do.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Lilly, I’m sorry you didn’t get the job you asked for. Send your resume to Irv, maybe he can hire you.
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:12 pm
Can irv afford to buy off people with his BAGELS THIS TIME? Can he pay enough people off THIS TIME??
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Good for Al and Maria! This Dem is voting for Charlie.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Educator: You are the best.
Give em hell Cahrlie!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Anyone who is willing to stand up for what they know is right for the people of this state, regardless of what their party is dictating, will always get my vote!! Charlie and Maria are both my heroes!!
September 3rd, 2010 at 2:35 pm
There are no party bosses. What there are, are deals cut for future district boundaries. Sad, but par for the course.