MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. - The Kendrick Meek campaign received the endorsements of three more newspapers from across Florida. Now, a total of eight Florida newspapers agree that in the Democratic primary, there is but one choice for voters: Kendrick Meek
Newspapers that recently endorsed Kendrick Meek include:
Miami Herald
The Miami Herald wrote, "[Kendrick] has been a diligent representative, using his position on the Ways and Means Committee to fund community projects. He has also been a leading voice for Haitian Americans and was one of the first elected U.S. officials to set foot in Haiti following this year's devastating earthquake." The Miami Herald concludes, "Our choice in this race is for Mr. Meek, largely on the basis of his experience as a former state police trooper, state legislator and member of Congress. In the race for the U.S. Senate, Democratic primary, the Miami Herald recommends Kendrick Meek."
Orlando Sentinel
The Orlando Sentinel wrote, "Mr. Meek has been a dedicated public servant. He's well informed on issues for Florida and the nation. He has long fought for causes he believes in, from protecting consumers to expanding health-care access to boosting education." The Orlando Sentinel continued, "Mr. Meek is the obvious choice for Democrats over his leading rival, billionaire real-estate investor Jeff Greene of Palm Beach...Mr. Greene apparently thinks his fortune - much of it came from accurately betting that the housing market would collapse - qualifies him to represent Florida in the U.S. Senate. But he has no record of serving the public in this state, and his knowledge of issues is tissue-thin."
Tampa Tribune
The Tampa Tribune endorsed Kendrick's candidacy based on his "Experience on state and federal level."
Newspapers that previously endorsed Kendrick Meek include:
St. Petersburg Times
The St. Petersburg Times wrote, "Meek has a clear, reliable record in Congress. Democrats should stick with the politician they know rather than bet blindly on a wealthy investor who bought his way into the race and has no public record." The Times commented on Kendrick's time in the House, writing Kendrick "was a reliable voice for change when Democrats were in the House minority. He has contributed to major legislation, such as adding language to a recent housing bill to help local law enforcement crack down on predatory lending." The Times makes their choice clear, "Based on his clear voting record and his well documented commitment to the state, the Times recommends Meek."
Pensacola News Journal
The Pensacola News Journal wrote, "[Kendrick] is a loyal Democrat with a solid voting record on a variety of progressive issues, from the environment to health care to financial regulation to ethics reform." The News Journal continues, "But Greene has no public track record - other than for making money on sophisticated investments. He also showed prescience in making investments that paid off when the housing and sub-prime mortgage markets crashed. Now his own ethics have been questioned, including a misleading attack ad against Meek, and delays in filing financial disclosures. Meanwhile, Northwest Florida voters' only real chance to see him has come on his television ads ... hardly a sign of his interest in our interests."
Naples Daily News
The Naples Daily News wrote in their recommendation, "Meek has been a reliable vote for Democrats on issues ranging from health care and the environment to cap and trade. He has held leadership positions on the Congressional Black Caucus and co-chaired the Democrats' "30 Something" Working Group, composed of legislators under the age of 40 and formed with the express aim of reaching out to younger voters. During his eight years in the Florida Legislature, he fought against Gov. Jeb Bush's One Florida plan to replace affirmative action and effectively championed the 2002 class-size amendment. Agree or disagree with those stands, in Meek, unlike multimillionaire newcomer Greene, voters know exactly what they're getting - a Democrat who shares their ideas and beliefs, and who has spent the past 15 years in public office, advancing the party's agenda at a state and national level."
Palm Beach Post
The Palm Beach Post wrote, "with Rep. Meek, voters have a track record to judge what they'd be getting. He voted in favor of the financial bailout, the stimulus, health care reform, cap and trade legislation and financial regulatory reform."
Sarasota Herald Tribune
The Sarasota Herald Tribune wrote, "In terms of money, Jeff Greene is the wealthiest Democrat running in his party's primary for Florida's open U.S. Senate seat. But in terms of political experience, Greene's bank account is basically at zero." The Herald Tribune goes on to say, "Meek's record shows a deeper grasp of the issues, a better understanding of Florida's social needs, and a clear ability to work within the system in a constructive way." The Herald Tribune concludes, "Greene has used his millions to blanket Florida with advertising, bash Meek and gain a lead in opinion polls. But Meek is the better candidate for a vital public office. We recommend Kendrick Meek in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate."
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Monday, August 9th 2010 at 12:22PM
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