Gwen Graham Gets Some National Attention, Including Bringing in Joe Trippi

Gwen Graham, the daughter of Florida political legend Bob Graham who served as governor and U.S. senator, is getting some national attention as she seeks the Democratic nomination to topple Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland. As the subject of an interview in Roll Call, Gwen Graham weighs in on her father, a possible primary fight with former state Senate Democratic Leader Al Lawson, and the role of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

One thing to keep an eye on: The Roll Call article shows prominent Democratic strategist Joe Trippi has ties to Gwen Grahams campaign. Its an indicator that the stakes are high in this race. But Republicans could have an opportunity here. Gwen Graham is trying to present herself as a moderate but Trippi is best known for being the guru of stalwart liberal Howard Deans presidential campaign -- not exactly a natural fit for this North Florida district.