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
