Emily's List Backs Alex Sink and Knifes Jessica Ehrlich in the Back

A day after former state CFO Alex Sink announced she was running for the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat left vacant by the death of Bill Young, liberal group Emilys List announced they were backing her, withdrawing their support from Jessica Ehrlich.

Alex Sink has an outstanding record of public service and business leadership, and shell be ready to use her experience to fight for Florida in Congress from the day she takes office, said Stephanie Schriock, the president of Emilys List, on Thursday. Schriock insisted that Sink, who lives outside the district in Hillsborough County, has ties to the Pinellas County district. Alex has a long history of doing business in Pinellas County and working to improve the community for women and working families, which is probably why voters are already so excited about her leadership. Alex won Pinellas County in her campaigns for both chief financial officer and governor. The Emilys List community now more than 2 million members strong is excited to have the opportunity to help Alex Sink become the first Democratic woman to represent Floridas 13th Congressional District.

No mention was made in Emily Lists release about their past support of Ehrlich.