Update: The original version of this post said Dennis Ross was a sitting state representative. He left office in 2008.
Hunger for some old-fashioned Democratic missed opportunities? Look to the 12th, where retiring Congressman Adam Putnam offered the left a chance for a pickup but where things just don't seem to be going right unless you are on the right. Polk County elections supervisor Lori Edwards, the likely Democratic nominee, has just over $103,000 cash on hand in a district that crosses multiple television markets. Former State Rep. Dennis Ross, now the most likely Republican candidate, has $440,000.
Meet Dennis Ross, future distinguished gentleman from Florida.
It looked at one point like he might have a tea party challenge by John Lindsay, but Lindsay's money has dried up, and he barely has $1,200 in the bank now. Meanwhile, Edwards must deal with a challenge by Douglas David Tutor, who has more than $25,000 to blow. Will that help upset Edwards? Of course not, but he could damage her a bit leading into the general. Normally, I don't mind the publicity generated by a primary, but Ross has enjoyed years of free media as a lawmaker and can now build up his positives through largely biographical marketing. Expect him to run away with this and keep the seat in Republican hands.
Ross isn't a sitting anything, except Insurance lawyer. He left office in 2008.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the correction. I will update
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