Tim Street Crushes John Tobia at Tea Party Straw Poll

Conservative business owner Tim Street, whose background includes service in the Marines and in federal law enforcement, claimed a win over the weekend as he continues his Republican primary bid against state Rep. John Tobia, R-Melbourne Beach. Street ran off in a straw poll sponsored at a Brevard Tea Party event, taking 80 percent of the votes.

"It is becoming abundantly clear that the folks here in District 53 are ready for a renewed approach, Street said after his win. They consider their votes to be precious and are not willing to throw them away any longer on the status quo. It's been an honor to provide an alternative to these voters who are frustrated with the current state of affairs. They made it very clear today that they desire a fresh approach toward advancing their legislative aspirations in Tallahassee, and I pledge to continue to press the fight forward every day."