John Thrasher Calls Out Kendrick Meek and Alan Grayson for Missing Iraq and Afghanistan Funding Vote

The U.S. House passed a measure on Tuesday, by a308-114 vote,continuing funding American military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Among the congressmen missing the vote were Floridas own U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, who is running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, and U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson.

Republican Party of Florida Chairman John Thrasher, a decorated veteran of Vietnam, took aim at both Meek and Grayson on Wednesday for missing the vote.

It is appalling that during a time when Kendrick Meek is asking Florida voters for a promotion, he chose to campaign in South Florida rather than voting for critical funding to support our troops and their mission in Iraq and Afghanistan, said the Jacksonville state senator.

Every day, soldiers from across the state of Florida fight to defend our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan, continued Thrasher. Kendrick Meek and Alan Grayson shouldnt let politics get in the way of providing essential support for these Floridians who are risking their lives on our behalf. The soldiers, sailors and Marines this bill will support cant miss missions or pick and choose which operations to complete, so why should their representatives in Congress pick and choose what bills to vote for and which votes they can just sit out.

Floridians are counting on our congressional delegation to be our voice in Washington, concluded Thrasher. If Kendrick Meek and Alan Grayson wont speak on our behalf, we need to find replacements who will and who understand the tremendous responsibility with which members of the Unites States Congress are entrusted.

Republicans have lined up by the host to take on Grayson in the GOP primary. No Republican is running in the race for the seat that Meek is vacating to run for the Senate.