Florida Primaries Creeping Up...

by David Reiter [courtesy of Blog for America]

The Florida Presidential Primaries are about a week away, and activists all over the state are campaigning for their candidates regardless of their ‘unofficial’ status. The 2008 election may be one of the most important elections in American history, as it will dictate whether or not we continue on the current path of self-destruction, or create a new path toward peace, economic prosperity, and environmental responsibility.

Some are excited about the Democratic candidates and their message of change, while others remain unimpressed with the lack of choices we are consistently given to choose from for President. Some are vehemently supportive of one candidate or another, while others reluctantly choose from another slate of lackluster candidates. Many people feel the candidates hardly represent the American people because they are too busy representing the corporate interests that fund their campaigns…so they choose the best of bad choices.

Next week, our Primary votes will go along way to influence Super Tuesday and the eventual Democratic Presidential nominee. Whether our delegates are seated or not, our voice will be heard…loudly. As voters watch who wins one state or another, many people make their choice based on who is most likely to win. Whether you have made up your mind, or are still debating whom you support, your vote will make a huge impact. This may be the most influential vote you have made on the national stage since the 2000 general election.

Over the next week, Florida DFA will highlight some of the differences between the leading candidates. We hope that this information will be helpful in helping some formulate their support for one candidate or another. The national organization of DFA has not endorsed any candidate, and neither will Florida DFA, but we do urge you to support and campaign for the Progressive candidates. They identified these Progressive candidates by who DFAers voted for in a national on-line poll and by their consistent stand on Progressive issues. DFA identifies Edwards, Obama, and Kucinich as the 3 candidates to support, however, we will include Clinton in the comparisons since she is among the front-runners.

In addition to on-line comparisons of candidates, we urge you to post information about campaign activities in your area, so that people that are not aware of ‘unofficial’ campaign activities can get involved and make a difference. If you are reading this and know of campaign activities going on in your area for the candidate you support, please send me an e-mail or post the information on the website.