FL-GOV: Andrew Gillum eyes possible running mates to join them in Florida governor's race

[RandySF]

Running as a progressive and as the state's first black gubernatorial nominee, Gillum, 39, currently serves as Tallahassee's mayor. He's received the support of national progressive like U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. He's trumpeting is support for raising the minimum hourly wage to $15, legalizing marijuana and universal health care. He is also a staunch advocate of impeaching Trump and abolishing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, even though as governor he does not have much of a say on those two things.

Top contenders for his lieutenant governor are:

Lauren Book

The Plantation Democrat was elected to the Florida Senate in 2016 and has been a fierce advocate of protecting victims of human trafficking and child abuse. At times, however, the daughter of prominent lobbyist Ron Book has angered progressives in her party for voting in favor Republican-leaning business interests. She was instrumental in bringing the Marjory Stoneman Douglas students to Tallahassee to speak to legislative leaders and was a key lawmaker who advocated for school safety measures in the aftermath of the Parkland school shooting that left 17 dead.

"If an offer was made to join Mayor Gillum in this momentous time, it would be an honor," Book said.

Kristin Jacobs

In 2014, the Coconut Creek Democrat was elected to serve in the Florida House after campaigning on a platform built on how to combat climate change. President Barack Obama also invited her to be a member of his State, Local, and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.

Melissa McKinlay

The Palm Beach County Mayor has been outspoken on the need to combat opioid abuse and has spent nearly 20 years working on behalf of women, children and families as a legislative aide to the Palm Beach County Legislative Affairs Office to members of Congress and the U.S. Senate.

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/politics/2018/08/31/ron-desantis-andrew-gillum-eye-possible-running-mates-join-them-florida-governors-race/1159703002/



ANDREW GILLUM




https://andrewgillum.com

[Funtatlaguy]

1. If Gwen Graham wants it, he should go with her.

[FloridaBlues]

2. Have to agree with you I would be surprised if he didn't offer to her

I guess we will see shortly.

[beachbum bob]

3. Gwen Graham, if Gilliam really wants to win the election

[Hortensis]

4. The Tallahassee Democrat speculates about Jack Seiler,

former Fort Lauderdale mayor: "Broward County is vital to all Democrats and Seiler, a former state legislator, would add state-level experience that Gillum lacks."

Gwen Graham is also discussed, pointing out though that she's from Tallahassee like Gillum.

Btw, Jonathan Capehart has a very good opinion piece in the WaPo today that describes Gillum's belief in the way Democrats can win and may suggest a direction for this choice. Also Joan Walsh's article in The Nation.

Why are y’all so surprised Andrew Gillum won?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2018/08/31/why-are-yall-so-surprised-andrew-gillum-won/?utm_term=.6a650dde738f

Andrew Gillum’s Win Is Great News for All Democrats—Despite What the Media May Tell You: Three weeks ago, the media declared the left vanquished. With the Florida results, they flipped the script—and got it wrong again.
https://www.thenation.com/article/andrew-gillums-win-is-great-news-for-all-democrats-despite-what-the-media-may-tell-you/

[monmouth4]

5. I agree that Graham would seal the deal. Everyone happy..n/t

[Scurrilous]

6. K&R

[Cha]

7. Tweet from Andrew on Julian Castro.. he is not

limiting himself to BS.. like the damn m$Media.

Link to tweet

He received the Support of ALL the African American Voters who Surged him to Victory and with the immeasurable support of Tom Steyer.

https://upload.democraticunderground.com/100211078711

Best of Luck choosing the very Lt Gov candidate, AG!