Rod Smith close to winning Florida Democratic Party Chair

[Freddie Stubbs]

Former Sen. Rod Smith, the recently defeated Democratic Lt. Gov candidate and a 2006 failed gubernatorial candidate, looks like he is pulling together enough supports to replace Karen Thurman, outgoing Florida Democratic Party chairwoman, who saw one of the worst-ever defeats of her party at the polls Nov. 2.

A number of current and former lawmakers say Thurman, whom we can't reach, favors Smith, whom we can't reach. And so do they.

Smith, an electrifying speaker and former prosecutor, is a good fit. He's well respected. He knows the legislative and electoral process. He understands the state, having run twice statewide. He's a strong fundraiser. He's well-liked by the gun lobby and agriculture community.

more: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2010/11/rod-smith-close-to-winning-florida-democratic-party-chair.html

[AlienGirl]

1. He's a good choice, IMO. And he'd never accidentally call Charlie Justice "Charlie Crist."