Whoo Hoo! Pinellas Democrats now outnumber repubs!

[Sancho]

May 02, 2008

Democrats gain registration edge in Pinellas

For the first time in over 20 years, there are more registered Democrats in Pinellas County, the birthplace of the Florida GOP, than registered Republicans. Democrats had been gaining steadily in recent months, and are now on top 233,240 to 233,181.

"That’s awesome," said county Democratic chair Toni Molinaro. "In Pinellas County, we’re pretty tired of the same old, same old, it’s not getting us anywhere."

Though the GOP has been the stronger party in Pinellas for 50 years, the parties have changed leads several times. The last time Democrats were ahead was the general election in 1984. And the GOP still enjoys a cash and organization advantage.

"We expected it," said GOP chair Tony DiMatteo. "It's not indicative of how a party of a district will perform in November."

Posted by Will Van Sant at 10:00:05 AM on May 2, 2008
in Democrats , Pinellas | Permalink

http://blogs.tampabay.com/buzz/2008/05/democrats-gain.html


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[lpbk2713]

1. The tide is indeed turning.

The voters have finally seen the rethuglican party for the thieves and liars they truly are.