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GulfCoast66

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5. Florida is not Mississippi. Even the panhandle has blue areas

Wed Aug 29, 2018, 08:54 PM

Aug 2018

If DeSantos ran like Putnam would have he would be hard to beat. His comments yesterday indicated he has no intention of moderating his rhetoric while Gillum is sounding calm and reasonable.

It will be tough and close, but I am feeling way more optimistic than I was 48 hours ago.

Plus, Gwen’s immediate and enthusiastic endorsement is a great start and a lesson to all Democratic candidates. She can help him a lot.

Oh, and Bernie needs to stay away. His supporters are already on board. His support may have put Gillum over the top in the primary but will not help in the general unless it is targeted emails to his supporters encouraging them to vote. That would help. Let Andrew call the shots.

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FL-GOV: What is Gillum's path to victory? [View all] RandySF Aug 2018 OP

He has to get out the African American vote janterry Aug 2018 #1

The Hispanic vote in FL is much larger SkyDancer Aug 2018 #2

Many Latinos in Florida are conservative. While Gillum does need to win a majority... Garrett78 Aug 2018 #8

On CNN just now SkyDancer Aug 2018 #9

Actually, Puerto Rico is socially conservative ehrnst Aug 2018 #42

He did get out the African American vote- ehrnst Aug 2018 #6

Ex-Actly, ehrnst! Just what I was thinking! Cha Aug 2018 #27

It's going to be tough, but I think it can be done Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2018 #3

Gillum/Graham ticket? RandySF Aug 2018 #4

Any Florida Democrat who doesn't vote for our nominee mcar Aug 2018 #24

Florida is not Mississippi. Even the panhandle has blue areas GulfCoast66 Aug 2018 #5

How about a Gillum/Graham ticket? RandySF Aug 2018 #16

That would be our best hope GulfCoast66 Aug 2018 #22

Gwen Graham's been the best! Cha Aug 2018 #28

Last week I suggested a Graham- Gillum ticket csziggy Aug 2018 #32

Clean up in Dade Broward and duval MaryMagdaline Aug 2018 #7

He should be able to run ahead in the I-4. Blue_true Aug 2018 #12

He grew up in Gainesville so that helps MaryMagdaline Aug 2018 #18

Florida in mid-terms is typically red and more purple in presidential years. So... Garrett78 Aug 2018 #10

Yep. Middle class and higher vote at a high rate. GulfCoast66 Aug 2018 #23

It's certainly to our advantage (one would think) that FL, GA, KS and OK have all... Garrett78 Aug 2018 #37

Very good summary Awsi Dooger Aug 2018 #31

Good info. Garrett78 Aug 2018 #38

Old Dems showing up as usual, young Dems showing up for a change. gulliver Aug 2018 #11

He will have to win the youth vote and drive up minority turnout. OrlandoDem2 Aug 2018 #13

I agree with all your points. yardwork Aug 2018 #43

Florida rso Aug 2018 #14

Yes, but our turnout in presidential years is stronger relative to Republicans. Garrett78 Aug 2018 #15

Florida rso Aug 2018 #19

Yes. It helps immensely that Trump's preferred candidates keep winning. Garrett78 Aug 2018 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author rzemanfl Aug 2018 #21

Obama-Romney was extremely close in Florida oberliner Aug 2018 #40

Broward County. FM123 Aug 2018 #17

He needs to pull Hillary's numbers but turn around the Cuban-american vote Takket Aug 2018 #25

Guns and Glades GusBob Aug 2018 #26

Yes on both counts Algernon Moncrieff Aug 2018 #36

Yes I dunno, Randy. You're the one in the know. What do YOU think? hedda_foil Aug 2018 #29

I pnly have a general idea of Florida. That's why I asked. RandySF Aug 2018 #30

I think Gillum has some trends going in his favor DemocraticSocialist8 Aug 2018 #33

This is much greater opportunity than Georgia or Texas races Awsi Dooger Aug 2018 #34

Hard to say. Stacey Abrams is a much better campaigner. RandySF Aug 2018 #35

Than Gillum? oberliner Aug 2018 #41

I don't care about campaigner compared to ideology of the state Awsi Dooger Aug 2018 #46

It is pretty clear quaker bill Aug 2018 #39

It's possible that it might be a little different this year. yardwork Aug 2018 #44

you will get no argument from me quaker bill Aug 2018 #45

Same as Obama's in Florida JCMach1 Aug 2018 #47