Most of last night's political coverage was focused on the Democratic National Convention and the election results in Alaska (Sen. Stevens was easily renominated and Rep. Young appears to have just barely won - by about 150 votes). But they were voting in Florida too. So what happened? Well in the 8th district, home of Walt Disney World, incumbent Ric Keller (who was breaking a term-limits pledge) barely beat back a Republican challenger and will face a self-funding candidate who's spent over a million dollars on the race so far. Alan Grayson posted a big victory in the Democratic primary, winning by 20 points. Down in the 16th district (an area Binky probably knows a bit) the Republicans were picking a nominee to take on Tim Mahoney, the man who succeeded Mark Foley. The winner? Tom Rooney - yes, of Pittsburgh's Rooneys.
Posted by armand at August 27, 2008 10:43 AM | TrackBack | Posted to Florida | Politics