Gwen Graham has the thinnest resume of the three candidates: one term as a Congresswoman representing a battleground Big Bend district. Her definition of “reaching across the aisle” meant voting often with the Republicans such as favoring the Keystone
XL Pipeline.
XL Pipeline.
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Andrew Gillum’s name recognition will increase as he travels the state and articulates the progressive values of the Democratic party. With the FBI investigation behind him, he can energize Millennials, Latinos, African Americans, progressives of all backgrounds, and mainstream Democrats who are yearning for a charismatic candidate with ideas that don’t clone Republican policies and platform.
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It happened at a December community meeting in Tampa. Gillum’s remarks were met with enthusiastic applause; the energy didn’t end with the formal meeting as young adults surrounded him outside the meeting room for conversation and photo ops. The positive reaction to Gillum’s appearance by Millennials is key to Democratic aspirations statewide.
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