Congressman Trey Radel (R-FL-19) charged with cocaine possession

[publicunofficial]

Way to make Connie Mack IV the SECOND worst Representative that district has had over the past few years.


Anyway, a decent Democrat could beat him; but it'd be a one-term hold and Radel will probably resign or retire rather than run for a second term.

[publicunofficial]

This is really hypocritical if he's one of the anti-drug republicans, but nonetheless,  he seems to have a personal problem anyway.

Way to make Connie Mack IV the SECOND worst Representative that district has had over the past few years.


Anyway, a decent Democrat could beat him; but it'd be a one-term hold and Radel will probably resign or retire rather than run for a second term.

I don't think so, Romney just got 60% in the district.

Scandals (Major ones, not some campaign finance thing) can overrule PVI. See Cao, Joseph and Turner, Bob.

[publicunofficial]

My earlier post fits better in this thread.

So, Lizbeth Benequesto 2014?

Lizbeth Benequesto would be a good get, but she might be more interested in being Scott's new Lt. Gov.

There's also some of the runners-up from the 2012 GOP primary, like former State Reps. Gary Aubuchon and Paige Kreegel.

[publicunofficial]

Radel will not resign, and will instead take an extended leave of absence

Radel will donate his salary during this absence to a yet unannounced charity.

[publicunofficial]

Surely SW Florida can do better than Connie Mack?

Maybe Rick Scott can see the writing on the wall and run here instead. This is his home district.