FL Dems: The Party Of Fail

Making fun of the Florida Dems is just too easy.

6/15/2013: Florida Democratic Party Denies Nan Rich 5 Minute Speaking Slot At Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.

"…Rich is being denied a speaking slot at the June 15 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, an annual Florida Democratic Party gathering and fundraiser at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood…'I think it's inappropriate, given the amount of attention the governor's race will draw,' Rich said. 'I've been a candidate for a year. I've traveled the state and built a significant infrastructure and grassroots support. And I'm just asking for five minutes.'" (Marc Caputo, "In Possible 2014 Primary, Nan Rich Says She's Ttrue Democrat' Against Charlie Crist," Miami Herald, 6/1/13)

8/16/2013: Florida Democratic Party’s Handpicked CFO Candidate Drops Out Of Race After 3 Days.

"The Move Spells A Setback For The Florida Democratic Party, Which From The Outset Put Chairwoman Allison Tant Out Front On Braswell's Candidacy." (Matt Dixon, "CFO Candidate's Quick Exit Underscores State Democrats' Trouble Finding Statewide Candidates," The Florida Times-Union, 8/19/13)

9/8/2013: Florida Democratic Party “Openly Warring” With Own Party Members.

"Florida's Democratic Chairwoman is openly warring with state Rep. Darryl Rouson, D-St. Petersburg, over his leadership of state House campaigns. She's still stinging from endorsing a CFO candidate who quit about 30 seconds after announcing because of bankruptcy revelations. And last week her staff giddily announced their latest exciting speaker for the upcoming state party conference: an obscure state senator from Ohio. This does not appear to be a well oiled political machine." (Adam Smith, "Winner And Loser Of The Week In Fla Politics," The Tampa Bay Times, 9/8/13)

3/11/2014: Florida Democratic Party’s CD-13 Candidate Alex Sink Lost After Uncontested Primary And Being The Favorite.

"With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Jolly beat Sink, 48.5 percent to 46.6 percent, according to The Associated Press.…Sink, a well-known figure in Florida politics, began the race as the favorite. She collected piles of cash from donors spread across the country, and she glided to her party's nomination unopposed in the primary." (Alex Isenstadt, "David Jolly Defeats Alex Sink In Florida 13th," Politico, 3/11/14)

5/13/2014: Florida Democratic Party’s Supported Candidate Drops Out Of CD-13 Race After Padding His Education On His Resume.

"Ed Jany, the Marine and former cop, national and state Democratic leaders hailed as an ideal candidate to take on newly elected U.S. Rep. David Jolly, R-Indian Shores, in Pinellas County's Congressional District 13, is dropping out of the race.The sudden and surprise announcement comes days after a Tampa Bay Times report about him seemingly padding his educational background and resume." (Adam Smith, "Ed Jany Drops Out Of Race Against David Jolly," Tampa Bay Times, 5/13/14)