Fla. key battleground in struggle over US House. GRAYSON

[elleng]

'Grayson, who made himself a lightning rod with his combative defense of liberal policies, is being challenged in the 8th District by one of Florida's most experienced politicians. Webster served as House speaker and Senate majority leader during a 28-year legislative career.

The outcome, though, might be decided by Florida Tea Party candidate Peg Dunmire, an Orlando financial adviser. The Florida Tea Party is separate from the Republican-leaning tea party movement. Its leaders deny being in cahoots with Democrats, but Jewett said diverting a few percentage points from Republicans could make a difference in a close race.

Besides his big fundraising advantage, Grayson has the benefit of a 12,000 voter Democratic edge over the GOP in registration.

"Even though he's outrageous and over the top, the Democratic base loves him," Jewett said. "While there's an enthusiasm gap across the country for Democrats according to all polls, and probably in Florida, in his district that won't necessarily be the case."'

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/10/26/1891502_p2/fla-key-battleground-in-struggle.html

GOOD NEWS! TEA will do them in!

'diverting a few percentage points from Republicans could make a difference in a close race.

Besides his big fundraising advantage, Grayson has the benefit of a 12,000 voter Democratic edge over the GOP in registration.'

[OHdem10]

1. Who says he is outrageious and over the top. IMO, he beats

the wimpy appeasers and I respect him a lot more.

It is all in the eye of the beholder, I suppose.

[elleng]

2. Yes. They need labels to get attention, to 'sell' papers.

[ShamelessHussy]

3. I thought the DNC counted him out just last week?

Or was that just reTHUG propaganda?

Go AG! :bounce:

[elleng]

5. We don't really know difference between fact and rumor in this matter,

as its not unreasonable to think he'd be too expensive for DCCC in light of all the crap rethugs have dumped on him.

SO, we're doing our best!


SEND MONEY/SPEND TIME FOR ALAN GRAYSON!!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x9368072

[ShamelessHussy]

6. Why not?

What was the original source, an official DNC spokesperson or an anonymous source?

[elleng]

7. Anon or speculation, I believe.

[mzmolly]

4. He's not outrageous, he's a fighter.

60 percent of the Republican Party suggests Obama was born outside the U.S. and Grayson is "outrageous?"