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TheNutcracker

(2,104 posts) Tue Nov 11, 2014, 01:01 PM Nov 2014

Can we get Al Grayson to primary Bill Nelson for the U.S. Senate? [View all]

This needs to be looked into, after the leadership and running the Florida Democratic Party and all that has happened. He appoints the chair, continuing to ignore the party activists, and continues to twist a few of the voters arms in the party, that are still there.

Remember the last Chair Karen Thurman? She was caught lobbying on the side for Jeb Bush's friends! Demoralized all of us. Had the votes to remove her, and in came Nelson and had a meeting with a few of the elders, makes them feel important you know.

Bill Nelson is getting old, and the Florida dems have always been lukewarm to this DLC'er. Also, he is not an 'astronaut' as is always claimed. He flew on the shuttle, as you or I now could. That does not make us an 'astronaut'. Nor does a military career in flying.

He has done so much damage with our party, and he needs to go. We can do better!

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Can we get Al Grayson to primary Bill Nelson for the U.S. Senate? [View all] TheNutcracker Nov 2014 OP

Here is what happened with his last choice of the Florida Party Chair! TheNutcracker Nov 2014 #1

Thanks NutCracker for the Expose From The Past Demonstrating How the Party Trolls Are CorporatistNation Nov 2014 #24

Depends on the law Omaha Steve Nov 2014 #2

You can't be on the ballot in Florida for two races. nt FBaggins Nov 2014 #5

Alan Grayson would be a great choice, but Florida is a reactionary state. immoderate Nov 2014 #3

Well if he is interested he can try but he would have to give up his house seat. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #4

He might win a primary FBaggins Nov 2014 #7

That is my fear. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #8

It's a piece of mine FBaggins Nov 2014 #10

Well, we heard that Chain Gang lost, and Grayson won.... Fla_Democrat Nov 2014 #6

I'd rather he take on Rubio, who's either abandoning the seat or running again in 2016. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2014 #9

Now's there's a sane thought. And, it would depend on Grayson on whether he thinks it's worth Cha Nov 2014 #23

Frankly, I'd love to see him run for President corkhead Nov 2014 #11

There could very well be repercussions if he tried Lurks Often Nov 2014 #12

He'll have to beat Charlie Crist in the primary. Lochloosa Nov 2014 #13

We can't be sure which party Charlie will run under yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #15

Grayson would get the primary vote over Crist. Lesson just learned! TheNutcracker Nov 2014 #16

Replce him with the other Bill Nelson then: kentauros Nov 2014 #14

Bill Nelson must go!! Or stay out of party politics and concentrate on his paid job! TheNutcracker Nov 2014 #17

I'm guessing you didn't watch the video I posted. kentauros Nov 2014 #21

Please, not Grayson. There is no way he can win state wide. cali Nov 2014 #18

Glad you said it. NCTraveler Nov 2014 #28

Of course Florida can do better..., but a primary would most likely lead to a second Repug Senator JCMach1 Nov 2014 #19

How about replacing DWS as DNC Chair? I'd love it!!! jillan Nov 2014 #20

Whomever Is The Nominee, THIS Turd Is Who He Will Be Running Against! CorporatistNation Nov 2014 #22

Kickit! CorporatistNation Nov 2014 #25

Why would a state that re-elected scott vote for Grayson for Senator? still_one Nov 2014 #26

Lets see here. NCTraveler Nov 2014 #27