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| U.S. Senator Bill Nelson for U.S. Senate Address: Website: http://nelsonforsenate.com |
| Congresswoman Corrine Brown for U.S. Representative D-3 Address: |
Val Demings for U.S. Representative D-8 Address: Website: Former Orlando Police Chief Val Demings earned an endorsement from EMILY’s List in Florida’s 8th Congressional District. That’s not a big surprise, because the political action committee promotes pro-choice Democratic women, and Demings is facing incumbent freshman Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Webster, who whittled away at abortion rights during his 28 years in the Florida Legislature. Webster is strictly opposed to abortion, even for victims of rape or incest and when the mother’s health is at risk. In Tallahassee, he pushed through bills requiring parental consent and parental notification for abortions, and imposing penalties for doctors who perform so-called partial-birth abortions. He also sponsored a bill that would force women seeking an abortion to first undergo an ultrasound. “Since taking office, Daniel Webster has consistently pushed a turn-back-the-clock agenda on women’s rights. Val Demings, a tough progressive candidate, is just the woman to stand up for Florida’s women and families and represent their interests in Congress. She has been a dedicated public servant, a pioneer for women in law enforcement and was a trailblazer in overseeing crime reduction during her tenure as police chief,” EMILY’s List president Stephanie Schriock said in a written statement. | |
| Former Congressman Alan Grayson for U.S. Representative One thing that I’ve heard a lot from people during the last two years is that I’ve been saying what you’ve been thinking. Well, since the election last night (which I lost), you’ve been saying what I’ve been thinking. So I’m going to turn over the rest of this e-mail to some of my Facebook friends, who wrote to me today: “This is what happens when someone goes up against big corporations like insurance companies. They make sure that you don’t get reelected. Wake up, America!” - Cathy “Don’t give up! Continue to fight! People see your passion, and believe in what you stand for.” – Rita “You must come back! We need people with honesty, integrity and dignity! Thank you so much for all of your work, and especially your compassion!” – Susan “Thanks for speaking for me so many times in the past, but I know we’ll need your voice more than ever now!” – Ellen “I will miss someone like you in the House. You speak for everyday people!” – Aljorie “You speak the truth and you are our hero. You are such an awesome leader. We are here to support you, harder and stronger next time.” – Pamela “Yours is a rare voice of courage, decency and humor in a dismal swamp of corruption. I trust that you will be back in a role where you can do even more good. You have our great respect.” – Jon “The future is awaiting you. One door closes, one opens up!” – Carla “Please take some time for yourself and your family right now. Then regroup, re-energize and re-run!” – Christine “Please keep the faith that we have faith in you. I have been delighted by your no-nonsense speaking of the truth.” – Angela “All of us in America welcome your voice. You speak for folks like me, just an old granny with my grandkids trying to make a living and doing the best we can. Don’t stray far . . . America will be calling you back.” – Judi “You are not done. You will continue to change and inspire the world.” – Tina. “What do you want to do next? We are behind you 100% of the way!! Thanks for what you have done for us, and please know we progressives support your future endeavors. We need you.” – Renee “You have a bright future as one of the most articulate and passionate voices on the side of what’s right. Keep up the good work. You have my admiration and gratitude.” – Eddie “How can we help you come back in 2012?” – Keith. To every one of you who helped, who spoke, who listened, and who cared, THANK YOU. As Ted Kennedy said in 1980, after he lost the Presidential Primary, "the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die." We’re all in this together. Courage, Alan Grayson Website: www.graysonforcongress.com |
| Eunice Garbutt for FL State Senate Address: Website: www.eunicegarbutt.com |
| Lee Douglas for FL State House I would like to take a moment to thank you for embarking on this trip to build a better Florida. The results on election day may not have come out the way we were hoping. We saw a historic event took place where people were dissatisfied with the speed of our recovery. Two years ago we faced what was the worst economic disaster in our countries history. This disaster was caused by eight years of misguided leadership and a war that was more about revenge then cause. During the past two years our volunteers made phone calls, knocked on doors, but mostly talked to the citizens. While election night was an event that was beyond our nightmares, we now have our mission in front of us. We must hold our government officials accountable. We must build our base, educate the voters, and give people a reason to vote. To borrow a name of a popular Florida Progressive radio show, there are no days off. It is time for us to turn and face a new direction. We have just put 2010 into the history books. This event is similar to what Bill Clinton faced in his first mid term election. After that election he became one of our greatest Presidents in history. With your help we will rebuild. I look forward to standing hand and hand with you as we work to make history again in 2012. Website: www.vote4leedouglas.com |
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