Deutsch fires up his campaign for U.S. Senate

[Freddie Stubbs]

By Anthony Man
and Mark Hollis Staff writers
Posted June 15 2004

Softening his persona as an aggressive street fighter, U.S. Rep. Peter Deutsch of Fort Lauderdale launched the retail phase of his campaign for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination Monday with talk of issues.

"Today is the start of what is really a five-month job interview. So please take note: I'm here on time -- crisp shirt and resume in hand -- humbly applying for the job of your next U.S. senator," Deutsch said in Fort Lauderdale.

He uttered the same line nine hours later in West Palm Beach.

With Monday's appearances in four cities and in another four planned for today, Deutsch is attempting to convince primary voters that he's better than either of the other two major Democratic candidates -- former state Education Commissioner Betty Castor and Miami-Dade Mayor Alex Penelas -- vying for the nomination to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Bob Graham. The primary is Aug. 31.

more: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/sfl-pdeutsch15jun15,0,1322615.story

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1. Softening his persona as an aggressive street fighter ...

Yeah, sure. He's got his pet 527 to do the street fighting for him.