Has any Pub finally decided to run against Alan Grayson?

[napi21]

I posted a link o his first campaign ad a little while ago.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=8556265&mesg_id=8556265

I know there were several Pubs approached but turned down the offer. I guess Alan scare the a little. ;o) I was just curious if anyone finally accepted the offer. I THINK he stands a good shop at winning, but I'd still like to see his opposition.

[zipplewrath]

1. 7 folks

Including the guy that lost to Rick Keller last time.

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-05-27/news/os-scott-maxwell-friday-files-052810-20100527_1_dan-fanelli-patricia-sullivan-tea-party

[napi21]

2. I checked the sites of the 3 listed in that article. I wouldn't think

Fanelli would stand much of a chance, Webster didn't have a video so based entirely on his appearance and the fw statements there, I doubt he will be uch of a match for Grason either. Kelly comes across to me as a snake in the grass, and extremely arrogant! HOWEVER, if e connects with the residents of his district, I think he will give Alan the greatest competition. Too bad he didn't kow what STFUmeant & had to ask is daughter. THEN he complains that HIS KIDS knew what it eant but it's Alan's fault! Calld him a Potty Mouth!

[zipplewrath]

3. Websters well connected

He's got a political history in the area with decent name recognition. And the district was designed to some extent to be a GOP friendly one (although the demographics have been changing). Todd Long is another possibility, although I think he's gonna have a tough time, he's very right wing.

This district probably will be one of the ones "nationalized" to some extent. And the GOP, which was pissed at Rick Keller and generally pissed off in '08, may be more unified behind their candidate. Flip side is that it isn't the same "safe" district that it used to be, and has a growing hispanic population. A GOP governor candidate down here is pushing for a "Arizona" law on immigration and it may force some of these candidates to the right on that issue, which could hurt them in the general election.

And Grayson is rolling in cash.