Florida Governor Democratic Primary. -Graham 27% Levine 18% Gillium 10%

[DemocratSinceBirth]

On the Democratic side, Graham has opened up a 9-point lead over top
challenger Philip Levine, whose previously growing base of support appears to
be stalled with the late entrance of Jeff Greene into the governor’s race.
Statewide, 27% of likely Democratic primary voters currently support Graham,
while 18% back Levine, 12% are for Greene, with Andrew Gillum (10%) and Chris
King (7%) farther back. However, one out of four Democrats (25%) is still
undecided.


https://www.realclearpolitics.com/docs/Mason_Dixon_Florida_July_2017.pdf

It should come as a surprise to nobody that I proudly stand with Gwen Graham but would be comfortable with any of the Democratic nominees. She is best positioned to take on Trump stooge Ron DeSantis. To win FL a Dem needs to roll up big numbers in South Florida, split Central Florida, and mitigate their losses in heavily red North Florida. Gwen Graham can do that.

As a former Floridian I would be interested in the thoughts of Florida DUers on this race. My best friend and former business partner is for Levine. I have nothing against Terry McAuliffe and would support him for any office if he was the Democratic nominee but Levine gives off a McAulliffe vibe, that of a time shares salesperson. I have nothing in particular against salespeople as I was a salesperson myself.

[peekaloo]

1. Watching Opie Putnam wither on the vine is curiously satisfying.

So far, I like what I see from all the Democrats, addressing everyday issues and maintaining civil tones among themselves.

Graham was my first choice, then I kind of wavered to Levine, but my primary vote is already determined.

p.s. those freaking over the top adverts for DeSantis make me laugh, especially the Jag Off-icer proclamation.

[RandySF]

2. God, I hate runoffs

[RockaFowler]

3. This is the first year I really like all of the candidates

I love the fact that all of the candidates are running positive ads. They are telling everyone what they will do to make Florida a better place.

Look at the 2 stooges on the Republican side. They keep trying to out-Trump each other.

I'm still torn between Gillium and Graham. I would love a Graham/Gillium ticket in November. That would be my ideal group!

[mcar]

9. Right there with you!

[asiliveandbreathe]

4. Desantis - dismissive of AOC - a young Hispanic woman....

He addressed her as "girl" - then says "she said it first" - neener neener...I thought FL was a diverse state..I could be wrong.....

Another a..hole...and then to diss Strzok.."his bias affected his action"..during hearing siding with Gym Jordan..hitched his wagon to an ethically challenged POS..ya' - this is what FL needs....

[Roland99]

5. It's Graham for me!

[Pacifist Patriot]

6. I'm for Graham with Gillum as my second choice.

Just got a mailer from one of the other Dem candidates (can you tell how effective it was that I can't even remember which one?) I thought was dreadful. His direct mail advisors should be sacked!

[PBC_Democrat]

7. I heard Jeff Greene speak last night

He did a quick 45 minute appearance at my community center.

Okay, but not overly impressive.

He and I disagree on gun control, but I'm going to have that issue with most any D candidate, he seemed to keep pivoting back to be able to spend as much money as needed to with the Governor's office and get a D state senate.

I would have liked to seen him take more questions.

I do like that fact that he is not accepting donations over $100 and is instead requesting people direct that money to State Senate D candidates.

[mcar]

8. I'm on Team Gillum but would happily support Graham

I've met them both and heard them speak. She would be a strong contender.

[GulfCoast66]

10. I'm with Gwen.

Love her ads. Boldly explains how 20 years of Republican rule has fucked up the state and how democrats can fix our problems.

[FloridaBlues]

11. Last weekend candidates Levine and Greene where here both sounded strong in stump speeches

I can see Levine up against the Republican Levine is a fighter and skilled as a politician. Not convinced Graham will do the same in the matchup to the republican candidate. I have met Graham several times and like her as well.
I just want the Dems to take over and will back who wins.
Graham hasn't done any tv ads just hope she starts soon. Levine and Green are all on with ads.

[SaschaHM]

12. DeSantis is such a sexist pig

I imagine he's going to have another "Girl or whatever" slip up when faced with a female challenger.

[oberliner]

13. This was a few days before Bernie Sanders endorsed Gillum

Went from 3rd place, down 17 points to winning the primary in the few weeks after the Sanders endorsement.