Biden wins endorsement of top Florida Democrat

[highplainsdem]

https://www.politico.com/states/florida/story/2019/11/26/biden-wins-endorsement-of-top-florida-democrat-1229814

TALLAHASSEE — Florida State Sen. Audrey Gibson, one of the more prominent Democrats in state government, said she is endorsing Vice President Joe Biden, a boost for the candidate in a state that could prove pivotal if the nominating battle lasts into March.

Gibson, an African American, is the Florida Senate’s top Democrat. The chamber is narrowly controlled by Republicans. While other Democratic legislators jumped in early to endorse Biden, Gibson initially stayed on the sidelines.

Gibson told POLITICO she was always leaning toward Biden, citing his eight years working along President Barack Obama, the nation’s first African American president. She praised Biden as someone who is “genuine” and “inclusive.”

During the last Democratic debate U.S. Sen. Cory Booker went after Biden, saying that his position on marijuana legalization showed that he was out of touch with the black community.

Gibson, however, did not agree with that.

“I understand he’s not an African American, everybody understands that part,” Gibson said. “That doesn’t mean he cannot be communicative and be focused on issues that impact certain African American communities."

"You don’t have to be an African American to have an understanding of what folks go through," she said.

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[Thekaspervote]

1. Great endorsement!! Thx for posting highplainsdem

[emmaverybo]

2. Thanks for posting this very good news, highplainsdem. A fine endorsement.

[Cha]

5. Nice going, State Senator Audrey Gibson, (FL-D)!!

During the last Democratic debate U.S. Sen. Cory Booker went after Biden, saying that his position on marijuana legalization showed that he was out of touch with the black community.

Gibson, however, did not agree with that.

“I understand he’s not an African American, everybody understands that part,” Gibson said. “That doesn’t mean he cannot be communicative and be focused on issues that impact certain African American communities."

"You don’t have to be an African American to have an understanding of what folks go through," she said.

[Gothmog]

3. This is another great endorsement

[Cha]

6. yeah, Iowa, Gov Vilsack! New Hampshire, Fire Firefighters! Nevada, Rep Dina Titus!

Florida, State Senator Audrey Gibson!

[Cha]

4. Audrey Gibson, an African American, is the Florida Senate's top Democrat

Mahalo, Dem!

During the last Democratic debate U.S. Sen. Cory Booker went after Biden, saying that his position on marijuana legalization showed that he was out of touch with the black community.

Gibson, however, did not agree with that.

“I understand he’s not an African American, everybody understands that part,” Gibson said. “That doesn’t mean he cannot be communicative and be focused on issues that impact certain African American communities."

"You don’t have to be an African American to have an understanding of what folks go through," she said.

Wow.. Booker's shot there didn't work with State Senator Audrey Gibson(FL-Dem)... anyway!

[Thekaspervote]

7. Thx for sharing.. Very insightful

[Cha]

8. Yes, State Senator Audrey Gibson is

Very Insightfull, Kasper! Mahalo

[Tarheel_Dem]

9. K&R

[oasis]

10. Gibson states a clear case for Biden. He's who we need in the WH.