When the Democratic Progressive Caucus issued its endorsements this week, one prominent name was omitted: Janet Cruz.
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Call it payback for the term-limited Cruz’ reprehensible power play last February when she muscled progressive Bob Buesing out of the race to challenge Republican
State Sen. Dana Young.
State Sen. Dana Young.
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This most recent gut punch to the Cruz campaign culminates her fruitless quest to regain the trust of the Democratic Party’s progressive wing.
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Priot to Cruz’ heavy handedness, Bob Buesing had already raised an ample war chest and hit the campaign trail, salivating over a promising rematch. Progressives were ignited.
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Not any more. They have decided not to reward treachery.
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At the outset of the Young-Cruz race it was considered by the Florida Democratic Party as a flippable seat. That possibility is now considered a long shot by most independent observers.
By Jim Bleyer
You can't reject someone who doesn't apply for endorsement. Rep. Cruz didn't apply, therefore, the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida didn't reject her.
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