All we need is about 25 candidates to contest every legislative district in Florida this year.
That will go a long way toward flipping Florida this year with the 140 District Project.
What is the 140 District Project?
Remember the Dean Scream Howard Dean’s 50 State Strategy? Contest every state, no matter how red?
We’re recruiting and funding (to help with the $1,800 fee to run) candidates to contest every Republican incumbent in FL. We need about 25 candidates. Based on diary polls, over 160 Kossacks pledged to give at least $5, and some have pledged substantially more in the comments.
Here’s the rationale for running everywhere — even the reddest districts:
- Merely having Democratic candidates in a District increases Democratic turnout for President and Congress
- Having Democrats in “safe” R districts forces Republicans to spend there, taking away resources from other Districts.
- Having a candidate energizes Democrats in the district to participate and donate on state, congressional and Presidential levels.
- The recruited candidates will help contribute to future Democratic leadership, and maybe even a “star” will emerge.
If you or anyone you know is in a very red part of FL, you might live in one of these districts and are eligible to run for one of these seats. It’s a great resume item for someone, especially someone interested in a political or public sector career. The cities in the districts include. Pensacola, Panama City, Gainsville, St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, Palm Beach, the “Villages,” Sarasota, Naples, and Ft. Myers.
Here are some candidates who have already stepped up to the plate:
Angie Nixon: House District 14
Josh Lopez: House District 77
Yvonne Hayes: House District 20
You can contribute to them right now! Or you can pledge to contribute to others by (a) pledging in the comments so we can follow up with KosMail messaging; and (b) taking the poll below (but only if you didn’t take it in my two prior diaries). Speaking of which, here they are:
The 140 District Strategy to Beat Trump
Ready to drive Matt Gaetz crazy? Join the 140 District Project
and:
Want to deny Trump re-election? I know how . . . by JanelleAnthro
So pledge to contribute and Ted (Michael), Chidi, Jahani, Eleanor, Jason, Janet (and Jane) will surely be welcoming you into The Good Place. (Highly recommended TV Show about getting into heaven.)
Thanks to 90for90.org and the Drs. Fergie Reid Sr. and Jr. for their help and advice.