Ed Moore: Think Outside the Elected-Official Box on Jennifer Carroll Replacement

Ed Moore, Ph.D., president of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, says he liked our story speculating on Jennifer Carroll's replacement as lieutenant governor.

But he makes a valid observation. These are his emailed comments:

"Interesting story on potential replacements -- but lacking anybody except elected officials.

"Certainly there are quality Floridians out there who are not elected officials or are former elected officials.

"Key would be someone who brought a seriousness of purpose, believes in our state and who can sell Florida as we continue to compete on the international economic stage."