tjstarling
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« on: May 18, 2021, 07:15:54 AM » |
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What’s interesting is that both Demmings and Murphy are from the same region. I wonder if this opens the door for a prominent South Florida politician to win the primary by consolidating the region in a split field - no idea who that might be and don’t know if one is even contemplating running. One of the major reasons Gwen Graham lost that ‘18 primary was due to abysmal performance in South Florida. Regional dynamics and investment do matter in the state. I’ve lived in Seminole county (Murphy’s backyard) and Miami-Dade and these places really are very different on many social and political dimensions.
Demmings may have an advantage if she can consolidate the black vote. I personally prefer Murphy (who should have waited to run against Scott). You really need a strong Latino candidate against Rubio to cut into some of his base of support. But I’m flummoxed by both candidates urgency to run here considering 2022 is not likely to be friendly to the Dems.
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