The Buzz Florida Politics (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
When it comes to Florida Democrats dreaming of a U.S. Senate seat, it's Alex Sink's world. Most everybody else is just waiting for her utterance. In the same way Jeb Bush froze the field of Republican contenders awaiting his decision...
The State of Sunshine (Free subscription) | yesterday
... or experience: Governor Charlie Crist, Attorney General Bill McCollum, Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, former Chief Financial Officers Tom Gallagher. Next you’d consider a half-dozen or more Congressmen - Boyd , Buchanan , Castor , Crenshaw , Klein , Meek , Mica , Putnam , and Wexler . A few State Senators might be in the mix: Aronberg , Atwater , Gelber , and others - although...
Florida Sun Sentinel (Free subscription) | yesterday
... I even think about."On the Democratic side, everyone is waiting on state Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink. "She's not made a decision yet," said spokeswoman Kevin Cate. Like Crist, he said, Sink is focused on the state budget.State Sen. , D-, said he wouldn't "dither around" before deciding on a run. Other potential candidates are U.S. Reps. and Allan Boyd.Nicol C. Rae, professor...
The Buzz Florida Politics (Free subscription) | yesterday
... the kind of pain we're talking about." (Weren't Democrats recently clamoring along with CFO Alex Sink for a speedy special session') There are some problems with the Democrats' high hopes. The Obama administration has already acknowledged that the package could be delayed and the Washington politics that Tallahassee loves to hate will surely affect the process. Moreover, no one truly...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | yesterday
... short list who has run statewide.Another statewide officeholder, Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, is considered the most formidable Democrat. Other possible contenders are state Sen. Dan Gelber and U.S. Reps. Kendrick Meek, Ron Klein and Allen Boyd.REACTION RANGEThe reaction to Bush's announcement came swiftly, rousing Democrats enthralled by an open Senate seat and deflating Republicans...
Political Ticker (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
... 2007 as an adviser to its private equity business.According to published reports, Democrats view Alex Sink, the state's chief financial officer, as the candidate best positioned to run for the seat. Before Martinez's announcement, Sink suggested she was uninterested in the run, but it's likely she now may reconsider.Democrats are also considering Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz,...
Politico (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
This development would be good news for Florida Democrats, who would much rather see a crowded Republican primary fight for the nomination than run against a popular former two-term governor. Florida Democrats, meanwhile, are hoping that the state’s popular CFO Alex Sink decides to run and clears the Democratic field. Sink was planning on passing up a campaign until Sen. Mel Martinez...
Political Animal (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
... frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, at least for now, is Florida's chief financial officer, Alex Sink (D), the only Democrat on the state cabinet and the only woman to hold a statewide office. Also in the mix are Reps. Ron Klein, Allen Boyd, Robert Wexler, and Kendrick Meek, as well as state Sen. Dan Gelber.On the other side of the aisle, Rep. Connie Mack IV has expressed interest...
The State of Sunshine (Free subscription) | 06/01/2009
... Bill McCollum coasting to re-election, and no real reason to take on Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, the bulk of Republican funding can go to elect Jeb or defend seats in the Florida Legislature. With national donors carrying more of Jeb’s weight, Florida donors will be free to write checks to state and local candidates. Democrats There are two possible effects from the Democratic...
Florida Progressive Coalition Blog (Free subscription) | 04/01/2009
... Boiling Mad All Tayo Florida Young Democrats Deb on the Rocks Progressive Pensacola 716ink Draft Alex Sink
The State of Sunshine (Free subscription) | 05/01/2009
... side of the U.S. Senate campaign will be on the Democratic side. Will Chief Financial Officers Alex Sink give in to the pressure from Washington and run? I don’t think she takes on Jeb. Her re-election is virtually assured. That leaves a void I think will be filled by State Senator Dan Gelber , who was selected to the upper chamber last year. A new quirk in Florida law will allow...
