Most politicians would love to be in Jeff Atwaters and Adam Putnams shoes this year. Both Cabinet officials are on the ballot this year and face third-string, at best, Democrat challengers, letting them use 2014 to work on building for the future.
Qualifying ended on Friday and Florida Democrats are putting all their eggs in Charlie Crists basket. But outside the gubernatorial race, Florida Democrats arent poised to stop Republican dominance in Florida.
Allison Tant promised to run competitive candidates in every state Cabinet race. After the dust cleared on Friday, Democrats have little to cheer about. Crist and Nan Rich are both credible candidates to challenge Rick Scott. George Sheldon and Perry Thurston both qualified to run against Pam Bondi, but the attorney general starts off with a clear edge.
