Grayson gets new Republican opponent

[alp227]

Source: Orlando Sentinel

Another Republican has jumped into the race to challenge U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson -- and this time it’s Carol Platt, an executive with the Osceola County Association of Realtors with longstanding ties to the Bush political dynasty.

Platt worked on both George W. Bush’s run for president and Jeb Bush’s run for governor and she was appointed by Jeb Bush to serve on one of Central Florida’s local community college Board of Trustees. In joining the fight for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, Platt joins at least two other Republicans -- Jorge Bonilla Jr. and Peter Vivaldi -- looking to defeat one of the most outspoken Democrats in the U.S. House.

“If I am honored to earn enough Republicans’ support in the primary, the differences between Congressman Grayson and I will be plentiful in record, views, substance and style,” she said in a statement.

She’ll have a tough hill to climb, however. The 9th Congressional District, which includes Osceola County and parts of Orange and Polk, is heavily Democratic and Grayson is a prolific fundraiser.

Read more: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/mobile/os-grayson-platt-opponent-20130917,0,2152503.post

[hog]

1. Grammar

"the differences between Congressman Grayson and I will be plentiful." Yes, they will, Grayson will continue to speak proper English and you'll sound like the fool you are.

[Cryptoad]

5. God Loves The Internet Grammar Police! nt

[onehandle]

2. Republicans have so much money to hurt the middle class, that they can waste it...

...in a pointless exercise.

[Plucketeer]

3. Carol my dear.....

this CALIFORNIAN will send cash to the honorable congressman Grayson - as I'm sure MANY non-Floridians will - and you'll have run for naught. Enjoy your futility!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

4. I can see the ad now. Her picture - Dubya's picture - Her picture - Dubya's picture -Her picture....

[Cryptoad]

6. I dont like Grayson

but I will support him in the General!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

7. What pet cause did he not deliver for you?

[Cryptoad]

8. "pet cause"????? huh?

[Spitfire of ATJ]

9. Grayson is a strong Liberal on most everything....

But Liberals are sometimes "single issue voters" too. So I naturally assumed there was some cause you sunk your teeth into that he's against.

[Cryptoad]

10. No , I don't like his character

He will be anything he thinks you want him to be,,,, reminds me a lot like Romney.

But Like I said I will support him in the General

[7962]

11. I agree with you. I hated him using fake quotes in his campaign ads

It irritates the hell out of me when people do that. It just drops your credibility and makes you no better than the other guy.

[FoxNewsSucks]

12. Which specific "fake quotes" did you hate?

I think Grayson's one of the best fighters for people who work for a living we have. Maybe you two don't need to work, but millions do.

So please, which "fake quotes" did you hate?

[jenmito]

14. I know exactly what the poster is talking about-"Taliban Dan." Here's an article about it:

http://www.factcheck.org/2010/09/rep-grayson-lowers-the-bar/

Jon Stewart called him on it, too: http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-september-29-2010/indecision-2010---taliban-dan---boo-gate

[FoxNewsSucks]

17. I had forgotten about that

You're right. I was really disappointed that Grayson did that. It wasn't needed.

[7962]

19. Yep, thats it. Anderson Cooper did the same live, and he denied it was wrong

That was an embarrassing interview, IMO.

[jenmito]

21. Yup...

I lost all respect for him since then.

[7962]

20. So by pointing out something you forgot, you quickly assume both Cryptoad & I "don't have to work"?

Jeeze. Amazing how some here on DU can label you so fast just for bringing up something they dont like.
I work. 3 different jobs.

[FoxNewsSucks]

13. How could Alan Grayson remind anyone of Willard Rmoney????

Did he also take a $78,000 tax deduction for his pet horsey? Does he have his money hidden offshore? Is he a sadist? Does a billionaire consider Grayson his personal lackey?

I don't see the resemblance. Please explain.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

16. I believe he means that he panders.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

15. Have you met him?

[Cryptoad]

23. No. not in person nt

[Spitfire of ATJ]

24. I thought maybe you had attended a townhall or meet and greet....

You seem to be speaking from personal experience.

[Koko Ware]

26. Then try listening to him

Not his character. You'd walk away impressed.

You probably have never met Grayson himself.

[MADem]

30. Not in his district, not involved in his race, and I hope he wins (those are caveats I should get

out of the way straight out of the gate, because, well, ya know...)

I have to agree with your assessment. He reminds me a lot of Kucinich and Weiner--GREAT talkers. Fire up the crowd, good old barn-burning rhetoric, but.....where's the legislation? Where's the comity? Where's the teamwork and sponsorship? Where's the slogging work to get co-sponsors for desired legislation?

A one-man band.....

That said, I'd prefer OUR one-man band to theirs!

[tkmorris]

18. Very subtle. Nicely done.

[SmittynMo]

22. You mean Grayson played dirty politics once? And youre crucifying him?

Give me a break. Yeah, I admit that was not the right thing to do, but they all do it. I'm sure he learned his lesson as I have not heard anything similar since then. Is no one allowed a second chance anymore? Grayson is one of the most upfront politician I've seen in ages. I especially love his views in support of the middle class. He touches subjects no one else will, and tells it the way it really is. I'd vote for him as president in a heartbeat. And now he's running against a Bushy. She don't have a prayer.

[Koko Ware]

25. Grayson will beat the hell out of him like a red-headed stepchild.

Grayson has the balls to do the job, and has proven it.

That gnat should be squashed into nothingness.

[novapress]

27. i dont like him

[Bohemianwriter]

28. Well. Wish her luck boys and girls...

Wonder what platform Carol Platt will be running on.

By the way, the word "Platt" in Norwegian means something flatly boring....

Hence, the "good luck" to the neocon with Bush ties. She'll need it.

Mohahahahahahhhaaa.....

[Smarmie Doofus]

29. Even *I* send him money. She's toast. n/t