Can you believe it? Gay Valimont, the Democratic nominee for Florida’s 1st Congressional District seat, has just announced that her campaign has raised a whopping $6.7 million (check out the original article for more info). And let me tell you, it’s a big deal! I mean, who wouldn’t want to donate to a campaign that’s all about flipping a deeply red seat blue? It’s like, the ultimate politics book come true!
But, of course, Valimont’s Republican opponent, Jimmy Patronis, is not going down without a fight. I mean, have you seen his advertisement against Valimont? It’s like, totally dishonest and dirty, if you ask me. And, let’s be real, who needs honesty in politics, anyway? (Just kidding, we totally need it!)
So, Valimont’s all about raising money and awareness for her campaign, and I’m like, totally here for it! I mean, who wouldn’t want to support a candidate who’s all about getting money out of politics? It’s like, the ultimate political reform goal! And, as Valimont said, “We have raised $6.7 million, and I used to hate it when I would go see a candidate speak, and they tell me how much money they raised… And absolutely, I believe that money should be out of politics, but Jimmy Patronis started this race with $10 million in his pocket, and we know that if he figures out that we’re about to destroy him, he’s going to spend that money.” (You can read more about Patronis’s campaign here.)
And, let’s talk about the issues, shall we? Like, have you heard about the insurance crisis in Florida? It’s like, totally messed up, if you ask me. And, Valimont’s all about holding Patronis accountable for it, which is, like, totally fair. I mean, who wouldn’t want to blame the guy who’s in charge of the state’s insurance industry? (You can read more about the insurance crisis here.)
But, wait, there’s more! Valimont’s also talking about gun control and women’s reproductive rights, which is, like, so important. I mean, who wouldn’t want to support a candidate who’s all about background checks and reproductive freedom? It’s like, the ultimate gun control and reproductive rights goal! And, as Valimont said, “What’s happening right now is hurting real people… We have to do something big, and we have to do it now.” (You can read more about Valimont’s stance on gun control and reproductive rights here.)
And, finally, let’s talk about the special election on April 1. It’s like, super important, you guys! I mean, who wouldn’t want to vote for a candidate who’s all about flipping a red seat blue? It’s like, the ultimate special election goal! So, go out and vote, and let’s make some political magic happen! (You can read more about the special election here.)