Alex Sink Announces Rod Smith as Her Lt. Gov. Candidate

Submitted by Kevin Derby on August 17, 2010 - 5:20pm

Its official.

State CFO Alex Sink, the likely Democratic gubernatorial nominee, announced on Tuesday afternoon that she has chosen former Sen. Rod Smith of Alachua County as her running mate for lieutenant governor. Smith, who served as a state attorney as well as in the Senate, is best known to Floridians for his unsuccessful bid at the Democratic gubernatorial nomination back in 2006.

"Rod Smith shares my commitment to growing Floridas economy, improving our public schools, and holding state government accountable, said Sink. As a former prosecutor, Rod knows how to root out corruption and he will be a strong partner to clean up the mess in Tallahassee.

"I am proud to stand with Alex Sink and know she has the right experience and detailed plans to grow Floridas economy, improve public education and finally hold those politicians in Tallahassee accountable, said Smith.

The Sink team will hold a formal event on Thursday in West Palm Beach to introduce the new candidate for lieutenant governor.

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