Again, it's okay for the Dems but not the Repubs.....
BOB BUTTERWORTH HEADED GORE"S FLORIDA STEERING COMMISION
Posted on 11/16/2000 19:07:06 PST
GORE 2000 ANNOUNCES FLORIDA STEERING COMMITTEE
NASHVILLE, TN - January 17 - Al Gore and Bob Butterworth, Attorney General and Chair of Gore 2000 in the Sunshine state, today announced the support of leaders from across Florida and the formation of Floridians for Gore. Gore and Butterworth named the following Members of Congress as Honorary Co-Chairs of the Florida committee: Jim Davis, Robert Wexler, Carrie Meek, Corrine Brown, Karen Thurman, Peter Deutsch, and Alcee Hastings. Alex Penelas, Mayor of Miami-Dade, leads a list distinguished list of campaign Co-Chairs.
Lois Frankel, State House Majority Leader, Marilyn P. Lenard, President of the Florida AFL-CIO, Buddy Dyer, State Senator, and other notable elected officials and leaders were named as Co-Chairs of Floridians for Gore. Mitchell Berger was named as Senior Advisor to the Florida campaign.
"Al Gore is the only choice to lead America," Bob Butterworth. "Because of his leadership, Florida, and America, have enjoyed unprecedented economic prosperity. Al Gore's vision to improve education, expand health coverage and preserve Social Security and Medicare will keep this country strong in the new millennium."
"Al Gore has always stood up for working families, and that's why we are standing up for Al Gore," said Carrie Meek, U.S. Representative. "The broad and diverse support for Al Gore from every corner of this state has been remarkable."
"The Vice President will provide proven leadership based on his experience to protect the lives of Florida's working families," said Bob Henriquez, State Representative from Tampa. "I believe Al Gore is the best hope for our country to continue and build upon this period of prosperity and optimism."
"Al Gore possesses the leadership and strength of character necessary to become the next President of the United States," said Alex Penelas, Mayor of Miami-Dade. "His concern for the needs of all Floridians, including appropriate health care, quality education, and urban revitalization, has clearly been evident over the past eight years."
"I am honored to accept the support of these outstanding Florida Democrats," said Al Gore. "Together with Bob, these distinguished leaders, and others across the state, we are going to fight and win the Florida primary," he added.
Karl Koch is to serve as the Chair of the Floridians for Gore Executive Committee. Dozens of Democrats have joined the campaign's Executive Committee (a list of names is scheduled for release in the coming week). Persons wanting to join or volunteer for the Floridians for Gore campaign should contact Jonathan Brill at (813) 222-8937.
FLORIDIANS FOR GORE STATE STRUCTURE
Florida Gore 2000 State Chair Bob Butterworth, Attorney General of Florida
Honorary Co-Chairs Jim Davis, Congressman Robert Wexler, Congressman Carrie Meek, Congresswoman Corrine Brown, Congresswoman Karen Thurman, Congresswoman Peter Deutsch, Congressman Alcee Hastings, Congressman
Senior Advisor to the Florida Campaign Mitchell Berger
Floridians For Gore Executive Committee Chair Karl Koch, Florida State Director, Clinton/Gore '96
Co-Chairs Alex Penelas, Mayor of Miami Dade County Clarence Anthony, Mayor of South Bay Scott Maddox, Mayor of Tallahassee Steve Feren, Mayor of Sunrise Tom Rossin, State Senator and President Designate Lois Frankel, State Representative and Speaker Designate Buddy Dyer. State Senator and Democratic Leader in the Florida Senate Les Miller, State Representative and Democratic Leader Howard Forman, State Senator Mandy Dawson, State Senator Ron Klein, State Senator Skip Campbell, State Senator Kendrick Meek, State Senator Bob Henriquez, State Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, State Representative Ed Healey, State Representative John Cosgrove, State Representative Ken Gottlieb, State Representative Annie Betancourt, State Representative Sally Heyman, State Representative Stacy Ritter, State Representative Suzanne Jacobs, State Representative Tim Ryan, State Representative Ron Greenstein, State Representative Addie Greene, State Representative Curt Levine, State Representative Anthony Suarez, State Representative Pat Tornillo, President of FEA United President FTP-NEA, Maureen Denning Leon Russell, President of the Florida NAACP Marilyn P. Lenard, President of the Florida AFL-CIO |
