FL GOP Picks Foley Replacement

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Florida Republicans, reportedly pessimistic of their prospects of retaining Rep. Mark Foley’s (R-FL) seat in November’s election, have nevertheless found their sacrificial lamb, state Rep. Joe Negron. Due to Florida’s quirky state law, ballots will still have Foley’s name — but votes for Foley will go to Negron, the party’s nominee.

And as The Palm Beach Post‘s coverage of his nomination shows, he’s fast out of the gate!

Just months after stepping away from the race for state attorney general because he didn’t have enough name recognition, state Rep. Joe Negron will try to get to Congress using someone else’s.

“In a normal campaign, it’s always nice if your name is on the ballot,” Negron said. “Since that is not going to happen in this case, that’s my number one issue.”

Any readers out there have any good ideas for possible campaign slogans? A Vote for Foley is a Vote for Negron?

Update: It appears that Negron has a submission of his own: “If you want to support the president… vote for Mark Foley.” Thanks to TPMm Reader BW.

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