Senior Group Backs Dan Gelber for AG

On Monday, Sen. Dan Gelber of Miami Beach, the Democratic attorney general candidate, won the backing of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans (FLARA) -- a group with more than 200,000 members across the Sunshine State.

As a top federal prosecutor, Dan took on the crooks who prey upon Florida seniors, and we know hell continue to take them on as attorney general, said Tony Fransetta, the president of FLARA. Dan has been a tireless advocate for retirees in the Florida Legislature, and we couldnt ask for a better candidate to be Floridas top cop.

Throughout my career as a federal prosecutor, chief investigator and state legislator, I have always taken great pride in standing up for our seniors, which is why I am especially proud to have the endorsement of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans, said Gelber. Preying upon seniors is one of the greatest indignities, and as attorney general, I will do everything in my power to protect the economic security of our retirees and take down criminals who target them.

Pam Bondi, Gelbers Republican opponent, reached out to seniors last week, highlighting her almost two decades of experience as a prosecutor and condemning gangs and scam artists that threaten older Floridians.