If Thurman steps down. Sen. Nelson just doesn't get it does he?
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/who-will-replace-karen-thurman-fla-democratic-chairBill Nelson's chief of staff, Pete Mitchell, has been working the phones to drum up support for Miami-Dade Chairman Richard Lydecker. Others in the mix include Palm Beach Democratic chairman Mark Siegel, state House minority leader Franklin Sands, Pasco Democratic chairman Alison Morano, Hillsborough state committeeman Alan Clendenin, and Hamilton County chairman Rhett Bullard.
There's some school of thought that in addition to fundraising ability, the party badly needs someone able to communicate well as the face of Democrats in Florida. Among those who fit that category (but would have to get themselves elected state committeeman or county chair)? Loranne Ausley, Dave Aronberg (He tells us he's not interested), Tallahassee commissioner Andrew Gillum, or former Miami-Dade Chairman and congressional candidate Joe Garcia.
nelson thought thurman possessed those qualities, so he obviously has no clue.
:shrug: