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| Florida State Rep. Eyes Grayson's Seat |
| 2010-02-20 |
| Ever since Alan Grayson took to the House floor last fall and declared that the Republican health care plan was to have people "die quickly," he's been a darling of liberals who regularly doles out red meat as a guest on MSNBC. It's good making connections, congressman. Might wanna drop off a resume next time ya visit. Use Olbermann as a reference... The problem for Democrats, however, is that Grayson represents a Congressional district in Florida that has traditionally voted Republican, and his new found fame as a liberal bomb thrower puts him at odds with people back home. Cook Political Report now rates the race as a "toss-up." Earlier this afternoon, I had a chance to speak with Kurt Kelly, a state representative from Ocala, Florida who is one of the Republicans hoping to take advantage of Grayson's full-throated embrace of the left. The owner of an employment background search firm who entered politics when former Gov. Jeb Bush appointed him to the county school board in 2001, Kelly was elected to the state House in a 2007 special election. "If we can't take this seat, we can't take back the House," Kelly said of the bellwether tendencies of the district. (Bush carried it twice and Obama took it in 2008). Kelly blasted Grayson as an "extreme leftist" who lacked dignity and decorum. "He makes Obama and Pelosi look conservative," Kelly said of Grayson. He added that Grayson had devolved into a "potty mouthed shock jock" who had "brought embarrassment to the district. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #2 --A little about Grayson and his handler, Bill Hillsman (mostly from Wiki) if I may, a few details: Grayson, Fla-CD8, Bronx born, HARVARD lawyer (JFK sch of Govt). In the 2000's, a plaintiff attorney specializing in 'whistleblower' fraud cases aimed at Iraq War contractors (making $Millions). After losing '06 Fla-CD Dem primary, hired Bill Hillsman (Chicago born) political consultant and ad exec. (philosophy- outrageous/cheap ad/'bang-for-your buck/get noticed). Over the years, Hillsman represented Wellstone, Ventura, and Nader, etc. In 2002, Hillsman was named a "Resident Fellow in Harvard's JFK Sch of Govt" In 2004, Hillsman briefly represented Illinois Republican Senate nominee Jack Ryan (who was supposed to be Barack Obama's opponent), before Ryan left the race because of a Sex Scandal. In 2008, Grayson successfully defeated a 4 time republican incumbent for the Fla CD8 seat. Hopefully, Mr.Grayson will hold that seat no longer come November.. |
| Posted by: Tom-Pa 2010-02-20 11:48 |
| #1 Grayson is a great source for commercials against him. Dont need to say much, just show him flapping his yap. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2010-02-20 08:52 |