Mitch Perry
Upon looking at the list of Florida Democrats supporting Hillary Clinton for president released overnight by her campaign, the question is: What prominent Democrat isn’t on the list?
The list of 150 comprises what is being called the “Florida Leadership Council,” formed to help the former secretary of state win the March 15 Florida Democratic presidential primary. Leading the team is Florida’s highest-ranking Democrat, Sen. Bill Nelson, along with former Sen. Bob Graham, nearly every member of Congress (including Alan Grayson and Patrick Murphy), more than two-thirds of state HoU.S.e Democrats, and mayors such as Bob Buckhorn from Tampa, Rick Kriseman from St. Petersburg, Philip Levine from Miami Beach and Orlando’s Buddy Dyer.
According to the statement released by the campaign, the Florida Leadership Council will serve as the in-state leadership for the campaign, “amplifying the campaign’s national voice to Florida families aiding the campaign with rapid response, organization building, grass roots organizing events, recruiting volunteer leaders, and identifying leaders for Get Out the Vote activities.”
The statement includes testimonials from some of those Democrats supporting her.
“As a young mother who attended community college and worked hard to make ends meet, I know Hillary Clinton will fight to ensure that every mother has access to quality health care, that every student’s dream of an education come true, and that we are all treated equally with dignity and respect,” said state Rep. Janet Cruz of Tampa, incoming HoU.S.e Democratic Leader.
“I am pleased to lend my support to Hillary Clinton,” said HoU.S.e Democratic Leader Pro Tempore Mia Jones of Jacksonville. “For years, as a first lady, senator and Secretary of State, Hillary has championed the caU.S.e of both women’s and human rights issues. As president, Hillary will continue to move our country forward. It will be my pleasure to secure Florida for Clinton.”
The Republican Party of Florida is not impressed.
“Unfortunately for Hillary Clinton, a list of liberal endorsements won’t erase her unsuccessful record as Secretary of State, the negative headlines haunting her campaign, or the FBI investigation into her secret email server,” said RPOF Communications Director Wadi Gaiten.
Fun fact demonstrating Hillary Clinton’s popularity in Florida: When she ran against the less well-known Barack Obama in the Democratic primary in 2008 (that initially didn’t count becaU.S.e of sanctions put on the Florida Democratic Party by the Democratic National Committee for moving the election up too soon), Clinton handily defeated the future president, 50-33 percent.
Here’s the entire list:
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Graham
U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor
U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch
U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel
U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson
U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings
U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy
U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson
Former U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia
Former U.S. Rep. Ron Klein
State Sen. Oscar Braynon
State Senate Democratic Leader Arthenia Joyner
State Sen. Gwen Margolis
State Sen. Maria Sachs
State Sen. Chris Smith
State Sen. Eleanor Sobel
State Sen. Audrey Gibson
State Sen. Darren Soto
Democratic House Leader State Rep. Mia Jones
Incoming Democratic House Leader State Rep. Janet Cruz
State Rep. Lori Berman
State Rep. Randolph Bracy
State Rep. Gwendolyn Clark Reed
State Rep. John Cortes
State Rep. Joe Geller
State Rep. Katie Edwards
State Rep. Hazelle Rogers
State Rep. Jared Moskowitz
State Rep. Amanda Murphy
State Rep. Sharon Pritchett
State Rep. Darryl Rouson
State Rep. Ed Narain
State Rep. JJ Rodriguez
State Rep. Richard Stark
State Rep. Victor Torres
State Rep. Clovis Watson Jr
State Rep. and DNC Member Alan Williams
State Rep. Reggie Fullwood
State Rep. Dave Richardson
State Rep. Kristin Jacobs
State Rep. Barbara Watson
State Rep. Shevrin Jones
State Rep. Cynthia Stafford
State Rep. Bobby DuBose
State Rep. Bruce Antone
State Rep. Kionne McGhee
States Attorney Dave Aronberg
North Miami Mayor Dr. Smith Joseph
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
West Palm Beach Mayor Geraldine Muoio
Miami Beach Mayor Phillip Levine
Palmetto Bay Mayor Eugene Flinn
Hallendale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper
Pinecrest Mayor and DNC Member Cindy Lerner
Riviera Beach Mayor Thomas Masters
Weston Mayor and State IAM Director Frank Ortis
Wilton Manors Mayor Gary Resnick
Broward County Commissioner Dale V. C. Holness
County Councilwoman and DNC Member Joyce CU.S.ack
Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel
Broward County Commissioner Barbara Sharief
Miami Dade County Commissioner Jean Monestime
Palm Bay City Commissioner Michelle Paccione
Doral City Councilwoman Sandra Ruiz
City Commissioner Angel Gomez
Tampa City Councilman Harry Cohen
St Petersburg City Council Member Darden Rice
Doral City Councilwoman Sandra Ruiz
Hillsborough County Clerk of the Court Pat Frank
Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon
Broward County School Board Member Rosaline Osgood
Miami Dade School Board Member Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall
Former Florida State CFO Alex Sink
Former State Sen. Dan Gelber
Former State Sen. Nan Rich
Former House Speaker Jon Mills
Former State Rep. Michael E Langton
Former State Rep. Cynthia Chestnut
Former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown
Former Tampa Mayor Sandy Freedman
Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez
Florida Democratic Party State Chairwoman Allison Tant
Florida Democratic Party State Vice Chairman Alan Clendenin
Florida Democratic Party Treasurer Judy Mount
DNC Member Jon Ausman
DNC Member Mitchell Ceasar
DNC Member Bret Berlin
DNC Member Joe Falk
DNC Member Annette Taddeo
DNC Member Tony Hill
DNC Member Angel Gomez
Florida Education Association President Joanne McCall
Florida Education Association Vice President Damary Mercado
Florida Education Association Vice President Fedrick Ingram
Florida Education Association Director of Public Policy Jeff Wright
President, Florida NOW Terry Sanders
Former Chair of Save Dade Christian Ulvert
President, Haitian American Democratic Club of Miami Jacques Despinosse
Former Democratic Party State Chair Terry Brady
Richard Swann
Vivian Rodriguez
Barbara Effman
Obama/Biden Campaign State Director Ashley Walker
Sandy Ducane
Lynette Long
Herschel Gober
Mary Lou Keener
Hugh Westbrook
Carole Shields
Reginald McGill
Ana Cruz
Nadine Smith
Joy Friedman
Lynda Russell
Pete Mitchell
Burt Aronson
Chris Korge
Michele Austin Pamies
Mitchel Berger
Suzanna Valdez
Christine Jennings
Daisy Baez
Millie Herrera
Neil Heinrichsen
Ira Leesfield
Cynthia Leesfield
Abigail Pollock
Alex Heckler
Lisa King
Brian Goldmeier
John Morgan
Ginger Lew
Joanne Goodwin
Winnie Tang
Diane Krumel
Lynda Bird
Margo Dixon
Bunny Steinman
Joey McKinnon
Pat Jotkoff
Patricia Byrd
Wanda Francis
Corey Wilborn
Amber Holland
Freddy Balsera
JP Austin
Ralph Patino
LaVon Bracy
Ben Pollara
