FL-AGCOM: Lone statewide Florida Democrat could feel the heat if Bernie Sanders is the nominee

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Imagine for a moment that you’re Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, the only Democrat to win a Florida statewide election since Alex Sink in 2006.

As the most visible member of her party in Florida, Fried has an enormous responsibility in the months before this year’s election. Down-ballot Democratic candidates across the state will want her support, but it won’t stop there.

Florida’s 29 electoral votes could be critical to the outcome of the presidential election. Fried’s position demands that she champion the Democratic nominee.

But what if that person is Bernie Sanders?

Sanders is leading most of the statewide polls. FiveThirtyEight.com gives him a 48% chance of winning the nomination, although it’s interesting that “No One” comes in second at 42%.

No other active candidate, according to that projection, has more than a 9% chance. Michael Bloomberg has a 3% chance. Yikes!

Yes, things can change. Many voters remain undecided, and Bloomberg’s checks haven’t bounced yet.

Also, Fried has been careful not to endorse anyone in the race so far.





https://floridapolitics.com/archives/320587-joe-henderson-nikki-fried-could-feel-the-heat-if-bernie-sanders-is-the-nominee

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