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A response to “Is the Florida GOP cheering for Gillum?”

Early today Leslie Wimes, President and Founder of the Democratic African American Woman’s Caucus of Florida posted a blog on Sunshine State News about Establishment Democrat and candidate for Governor of Florida, Gwen Graham.  In this blog she points out that Gwen Graham has more colors than a chameleon.  As a member of the Democratic Establishment, Graham enjoys the luxury of her father’s name and fundraising rolodex, but not his politics.  Where Bob Graham was not afraid to stand up to the powers that be for what is good and true, his daughter in her time as a North Florida Congresswoman has cast many votes contradictory to the very soul of the Democratic Party.  Voting for the Keystone XL Pipeline and against protecting legal marijuana states from federal authorities are but a handful of her poor public policy decisions.  Now it would seem she is flip-flopping on popular issues like gun reform depending on who the audience is.

Yet, for all these indiscretions, which Ms. Wimes points out, I see other progressives writing blogs like, “Is the Florida GOP cheering for Gillum?” These serve no purpose but as a hit pieces towards Ms. Wimes.  Her decision to blog on Sunshine State News is her own.  And, many accuse her of being a GOP mouthpiece because she blogs on this popular conservative news site.  This could not be farther from the truth.  Leslie Wimes is a pro-black, anti-establishment Democrat who cares deeply for her community.  In every blog she has written, I see the underlying theme that the Democratic Party’s Establishment has failed the African American community time and time again.

In this, we stand in agreement.  The Democratic Party’s Establishment has failed African Americans, Latinos, and Millennials-especially women.  We see this in public policy put forward or rather never even proposed by the Establishment’s elected officers and candidates.  What we need is a Progressive revolution.

Andrew Gillum, a young black mayor from Tallahassee, whose progressive politics have been evident since he first took office in his twenties stands as Florida’s next best hope for change.  A mayor who took the NRA on in court and never blinked.  One who has never flip-flopped his positions, but rather remained true to his convictions.  This is the future of our Democratic Party and we progressives should remain united behind him.  We cannot let personal squabbles sabotage the candidacy of one of our best and brightest millennial leaders.

You may not like Leslie Wimes personally, but you have to respect her tenaciousness for her community and the progressive movement.  Many might not like that she and fellow DNC member Nikki Barnes were not fans of St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and did not support his re-election.  If you took a trip to Mid-Town, you might understand why.  Latinos and African Americans share a common future and a common past.  Until the Democratic Party’s elite address the concerns and issues facing our communities, you will find voices like Leslie, Nikki, and even myself railing against white supremacy and institutional racism within our ranks.  To call any of us GOP mouthpieces is not only asinine and short sighted, but just plain dumb.  Our revolution cannot continue if we allow Establishment Dems the opportunity to salt up the candidacy of our best hope to take back Florida from the Republicans.

By Christopher Cano, Past President of the Hillsborough County Democratic Hispanic Caucus

Christopher Cano, M.P.A

Executive Director

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CFL NORML

www.CFLNORML.org 

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Is Florida GOP Cheering For Andrew Gillum?

Will the Real Gwen Graham 

Please Stand Up?

By 

LESLIE WIMES

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Ms. Wimes work
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Maria Alexandra Ayala 
Wonders..."Why a DNC member (Nikki Barnes) and Leslie Wimes are running two of the more popular Andrew Gillum FB pages. as a supporter of Andrew i tend to worry when he has people like those two represent him in any way."

Florida's 2 Democratic Parties

Susan Smith vs Leslie Wimes

The difference between a great Democrat like Susan Smith and Leslie Wimes is that Susan Smith dedicates her time and her money to numerous Democratic and liberal causes she believes in. 

There is no doubt that all of Susan Smith’s actions are geared toward making the Florida Democratic Party successful in a way that aligns with her vision for the party.

 Ms. Wimes has no such record. There has not been a single instance where Ms. Wimes has supported a Democratic nominee or institution in Florida except against other Democrats. I am not saying her record on such matters is light. It is literally nonexistent. Florida Politics

Is Leslie Wimes A Plant For The Florida GOP?

Our post yesterday on Nikki Barnes (on left) has cause quite a stir. Our traffic has gone through the roof and we have been banned from her Facebook page,  so much for free speech. The other young lady in this image (On right) is Leslie Wimes, a registered Democrat who supports Rick Baker and writes for the right wing Sunshine State News, the news service that frequently praises Republican Gov. Rick Scott and routinely trashes Democrats and the mainstream media. Which begs the question why doesn't she just switch her party affiliation since she gets paid to be a mouthpiece for the GOP. here

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Here she is attacking  Peter Schorsch. Called him a serious stalker, and said this:

"Perhaps Rick Baker didn't invite big Pete to his watch party. not sure if there would have been enough food."
She needs to get her vanity under contrOl. 

For a great article on Sunshine State News by
Eye On Miami.

here
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Florida Dems ever wonder why you keep losing?

Florida Dem Nikki Barnes At GOP Rick Baker's Election Party In St. Pete

Democratic National Committee Member Nikki Barnes at the Florida Democratic Party hangs with Florida GOP Rick Baker.

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 "Why in God's name is an elected Democratic National Committee member from Florida celebrating election night with the Republican candidate for St. Pete Mayor?? Nikki Barnes needs to resign immediately, go far away from the FDP and take her buddy, Leslie Wimes, with her. This is beyond outrageous!" Bryan Farris

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